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METHOD STATEMENT
FOR INVERTER INSTALLATION
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Method Statement for Inverter Installation
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Rooftop Solar Project On-Grid
800,06 KWp PT. Shell
Manufacturing Indonesia
PT. Shell Manufacturing Indonesia
Method Statement for Inverter
Installation
20-006-BA-6180-0006
20SP-010-BA-6180-00006
01E
001
IFR – Issued For Review
6180-Method Statement
BS
Restricted
13-Juni-2022
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REVISION HISTORY

Date of Originator/ Reviewer/

Rev # Description Approver
Issue Preparer Checker
000 13-Juni-22 Issued for Review BS RS
01E
001 16-Juni-22 Issued for Review BS RS

this was 1st

revision sent to
COMPANY.

Digitally signed
by Rezki Al Khairi
Date: 2022.06.22
09:45:41 +07'00'

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 INDEX
1. GENERAL ..................................................................................................................... 4
1.1. Purpose ........................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2. Scope ............................................................................................................................................... 4
2. REFERENCE ............................................................................................................... 5
2.1. Applicable Specifications.............................................................................................................. 5
2.2. Applicable Documents ................................................................................................................. 5
3. EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................... 5
4. MANPOWER PLANNING .......................................................................................... 5
5. GENERAL PREPARATION FOR CONSTRUCTION ............................................. 6
6. WORK PROCEDURE INSTALLATION INVERTER .............................................. 7
6.1 Inverter Installation........................................................................................................ 7
6.2 Overview......................................................................................................................... 8
6.3 Check Before Installation .............................................................................................. 8
6.4 Marking The Position .................................................................................................... 9
6.5 Mounting Structure Requirement.................................................................................. 9
6.6 Angle Requirement ...................................................................................................... 10
6.7 Dimensions Requirement ............................................................................................ 10
6.8 Mounting Bracket .........................................................................................................11
6.9 Support Mounted ..........................................................................................................11
6.10 Installing Inverter ................................................................................................. 12
6.11 Connecting DC Input Power Cable ......................................................................... 15
6.12 Connecting Output AC Power Cables ................................................................. 17
7. HSSE & ERP REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................. 19
8. SITE DISTURBANCE................................................................................................ 20
Hazard Identification Risk Assessment ............................................................................ 21

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1. GENERAL

1.1. Purpose
The purpose of this method statement is to describe the method of work in the installation of
solar PV in PT Shell LOBP Marunda.

1.2. Scope
Scope of work:
- Installation Pv Module rooftop new filling, staging

general comment : Staging Building New Filling Building

follow comment on
others document

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2. REFERENCE
2.1. Applicable Specifications

 HSSE Standard Personal Protective Equipment

 Emergency Response Procedure

2.2. Applicable Documents

 Construction Drawings as per markup Drawings

3. EQUIPMENT
Equipment will be used for this activity as below:
No Description Spec / Type Unit Quantity
1 Allen Key Set 1
2 Hand tools Set 1
3 Press Schoen Set 1
4 Cable Cutter Set 1
5 Megger Insulation Tester Set 1
6 Clamp Meter Set 1

 All Equipment and Tools Inspection should be done before mobilization to site,
certificate and function shall have valid certificate.
4. MANPOWER PLANNING
Manpower Planning proposed by Cleantech Solar (PT. Sedayu) for Inverter Installation in Shell LOBP
Marunda

NO Description Scope Person

1 Site Manager Monitoring and Construction Supervision 1 person

2 Tecnician Conduct installation 2 person
3 Helper Assisting the technician in doing the 6 person
installation
4 HSSE Officer HSSE implementation/Supervision 1 person

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5. GENERAL PREPARATION FOR CONSTRUCTION
 Obtain relevant approved construction drawings from client / client’s representative.
 Arrange sequence of work as planned on drawing
 Prepare Equipment, tool and Material, all equipment and tools (including Radio
communication) are prepared and have passed all of inspection requirement and ready
to operate.
 Manpower mobilization worker (Base on qualification of worker) are mobilize base on
manpower loading which is has prepared refer to construction schedule. General
workers will be give training base on their activity (e.g Safety induction, etc ).
 Safety: every worker shall already trained for safety induction. All workers worn PPE
Complete before working and shall be conducted HITS before start working
 Personal Protective Equipment as Shell Requirement
1. Uniform with reflector / long sleeve with reflector
2. Safety helmet with chin strip
3. Safety Glass
4. Hand Glove
5. Safety Shoes
6. Face shield
7. Full body harness with suspension trauma strap
 Work permit, Method Statement, JHA, Hazzard Certificate, safety induction will be
conducted and prepared base on SHELL regulation and procedure. Any tools which use
the electricity include cable, connector etc, should be checked periodically as per safety
requirement to ensure no electric circuit short.
 Hard barricade will be installed around demolishing area. Hard barricade made from
scaffolding tube with clamp pipe and cap. Hard barricade also installed to avoid non
construction people entry to demolishing area.
 All electricity tools shall be inspected and have electrical safety tag/label with approval
from competence inspection person.
 Ensure that workers are in a good and health condition, before commencing work
activities, The member who will going to above elevation shall be blood pressure
checked prior commencing of works.
 Scaffolding shall be built by competent persons and to be inspected before utilized.
 To conduct safety toolbox meeting prior work, in particularly to remind the hot work,

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 working at high.
 Observe and Report to the competent person for any unsafe condition at around
the working areas.
 To follow the applicable Procedure and standard during work execution.

6. WORK PROCEDURE INSTALLATION INVERTER

6.1 Inverter Installation
Before installing, operating, and maintaining the equipment, read this document and observe all
the safety instructions and precautions on the equipment, inverter manual book and in this document.
The "NOTICE", "CAUTION", "WARNING", and "DANGER" statements in this document do not
cover all the safety instructions.
a. Do not work with power on during installation.
b. Do not install, use, or operate outdoor equipment and cables (including but not limited to
moving equipment, operating equipment and cables, inserting connectors to or removing
connectors from signal ports connected to outdoor facilities, working at heights, and
performing outdoor installation) in harsh weather conditions such as lightning, rain, snow, and
level 6 or stronger wind.
c. After installing the equipment, remove idle packing materials such as cartons, foam, plastics,
and cable ties from the equipment area.
which cause fire? if
there are risk and d. In the case of a fire, immediately leave the building or the equipment area, and turn on the fire
cause by this alarm bell or make an emergency call. Do not enter the building on fire in any case.
activity there shall e. Do not scrawl, damage, or block any warning label on the equipment.
mitigation highlight
f. Tighten the screws using tools when installing the equipment.
on JHA. e.g.
portable g. Understand the components and functioning of a grid-tied PV power system and relevant
extinguisher local standards.
h. Repaint any paint scratches caused during equipment transportation or installation in a timely
manner. Equipment with scratches cannot be exposed to an outdoor environment for a long
period of time.
i. Do not open the host panel of the equipment.
j. Installation method must follow the official signed inverter product manual supplied by
manufacturer

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 6.2 Overview

6.3 Check Before Installation

Checking Outer Packing Materials

 Before unpacking the solar inverter, check the outer packing materials for damage, such
as holes and cracks, and check the solar inverter model. If any damage is found or the
solar inverter model is not what you requested, do not unpack the package and contact
your supplier as soon as possible.
 Note:You are advised to remove the packing materials within 24 hours before installing
the solar inverter.
 Checking Accessories
 After unpacking the solar inverter, check that the components are intact and complete.
If any damage is found or any component is missing, contact your dealer.
 Note: For details about the number of accessories delivered with the solar inverter, see
the Packing List in the packing case.

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 6.4 Marking The Position

 The solar inverter can be installed indoors or outdoors.

 Do not install the solar inverter near flammable or explosive materials.
 Do not install the solar inverter where its enclosure and heat sink are easily accessible,
because the voltage is high and these parts are hot during operation.
 Install the solar inverter in a well-ventilated environment for heat dissipation
 When the solar inverter is installed under direct sunlight, the power may be derated due to
the temperature rise. You are advised to install the solar inverter in a sheltered place or
install an awning over it.

general comment :
seems that all of
this content coming
from IOM
manufacture
manual. please do
check and change
all of the points to
the direct method
that will use

6.5 Mounting Structure Requirement

The mounting structure where the solar inverter is installed must be fire resistant. Do not install the
solar inverter on flammable building materials.

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 6.6 Angle Requirement

The solar inverter can be support-mounted or wall-mounted. The installation angle requirements are
as follows:
 Install the solar inverter vertically or at a maximum back tilt of 75 degrees to facilitate heat
dissipation.
 Do not install the solar inverter at forward tilted, excessive back tilted, side tilted, horizontal, or
upside down positions.

6.7 Dimensions Requirement

Reserve enough space around the solar inverter for installation and heat dissipation.

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 6.8 Mounting Bracket

Before installing the mounting bracket, remove the security Torx wrench and keep it for later use.

The mounting bracket of the solar inverter has four groups of tapped holes, each group
containing four tapped holes. Mark any hole in each group based on site requirements and mark four
holes in total. The two round holes are recommended.

6.9 Support Mounted

M12x40 bolt assemblies are supplied with the mounting bracket. If the bolt lengthdoes not
meet the installation requirements, prepare M12 bolt assemblies by yourself and use them together
with the supplied M12 nuts.
Procedure
 Step 1
Determine the positions for drilling holes using the mounting bracket. Level the positions of
mounting holes using a bubble or digital level, and mark the positions with a marker.
 Step 2
Drill holes using a hammer drill. It is recommended that anti-rust measures be taken on the positions
for drilling holes.
 Step 3
Secure the mounting bracket.

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 6.10 Installing Inverter

 Move the solar inverter with care to prevent device damage and personal injury.
 It takes multiple persons or a pallet truck to move the solar inverter.
 Do not use the ports and wiring terminals at the bottom to support any weight of the solar inverter.
 When you need to temporally place the solar inverter on the ground, use foam, paper, or other
protection material to prevent damage to its cover.
 Use the handles to facilitate installation. Handles are optional and delivered separately.
 Ensure that the handles are securely installed. After the installation is complete, remove the handles
and keep them properly.
 To avoid damage to the equipment, do not lift or hoist a solar inverter with an improper hold as
shown in manual book inverter page 34-37.

 Be cautious to avoid injury when moving heavy objects.

 When moving the equipment by hand, wear protective gloves to prevent injuries.

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 Using Ladders shall follow HSSE standard
 Use wooden or fiberglass ladders when you need to perform live working at heights.
 When a step ladder is used, ensure that the pull ropes are secured and the ladder is held firm.
 Before using a ladder, check that it is intact and confirm its load bearing capacity. Do not overload
it.
 Ensure that the wider end of the ladder is at the bottom, or protective measures have been taken at
the bottom to prevent the ladder from sliding.
 Ensure that the ladder is securely positioned. The recommended angle for a ladder against the floor
is 75 degrees, as shown in the following figure. An angle rule can be used to measure the angle.
 Keep your body steady.
 Do not climb higher than the fourth rung of the ladder from the top.
 Ensure that your body's center of gravity does not shift outside the legs of the ladder.
 When climbing a ladder, take the following precautions to reduce risks and ensure safety:

I ladder is use only for climb/access

purpose. for working it shall use A
ladder

Procedure
 Step 1
Lift the solar inverter from the packing case and move it to the installation position.

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  Step 2
Lift the solar inverter and keep it upright.

 Step 3
Install the solar inverter on the mounting bracket and align the solar inverter enclosure with
the mounting bracket.

 Step 4
Secure the solar inverter and tighten security Torx screws.

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 6.11 Connecting DC Input Power Cable

 Please read the manual instalation carefully

 Before connecting the DC input power cable, ensure that the DC voltage is within the safe range
(lower than 60 V DC) and that the three DC switches on the solar inverter are set to OFF. Failing
to do so may result in electric shocks.
 If you turn a DC SWITCH to ON by mistake when connecting or disconnecting DC input power
cables, do not remove or insert DC input terminals. If you need to remove or insert a DC input
terminal, perform the operations provided in page 104 Power-Off for Troubleshooting.
 When the solar inverter operates in grid-tied mode, do not perform maintenance or operations on
the DC circuit, such as connecting or disconnecting a PV string or a PV module in the PV string.
Failing to do so may cause electric shocks or arcing, which may also cause fire.
 Ensure that the following conditions are met. Otherwise, the solar inverter may be damaged, or
even a fire could happen.
 The open-circuit voltage of each PV string must be 1100 V DC or lower under any circumstances.
 The polarities of electric connections are correct on the DC input side. The positive and negative
terminals of a PV module connect to corresponding positive and negative DC input terminals of
the solar inverter.
 Ensure that the PV module output is well insulated to ground.
 The PV strings connecting to the same MPPT circuit should contain the same number of identical
PV modules.
 The solar inverter does not support full parallel connection for PV strings (full parallel connection:
PV strings connect to one another in parallel outside the solar inverter and then connect to the
solar inverter separately).
 During the installation of PV strings and the solar inverter, the positive or negative terminals of PV
strings may be short-circuited to ground if the power cable is not properly installed or routed. In
this case, an AC or DC short circuit may occur and damage the solar inverter. The caused device
damage is not covered under any warranty.

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 Procedure
1. Prepare the DC input power cables.
2. Crimp positive and negative metal contacts.
3. Insert the contacts into the corresponding positive and negative connectors.
4. Tighten the lock nuts on the positive and negative connectors.
5. Use a multimeter to measure the voltage between the positive and negative terminals of the PV
string (measurement range no less than 1100 V). If the voltage is a negative value, the DC input
polarity is incorrect and needs correction. If the voltage is greater than 1100 V, too many PV
modules configured to the same string Remove some PV modules.
6. Insert the positive and negative connectors into the corresponding DC positive and negative
input terminals of the solar inverter.

The solar inverter has 20 DC input terminals. DC SWITCH 1 controls PV1–PV8 (MPPT1–
MPPT4), DC SWITCH 2 controls PV9–PV14 (MPPT5–MPPT7), and DC SWITCH 3 controls PV15–
PV20 (MPPT8–MPPT10).

When the DC input is not fully configured, the DC input terminals must meet the following
requirements:
 Evenly distribute the DC input power cables on the DC input terminals controlled by the three DC
switches. DC SWITCH 1 is preferred.
 Maximize the number of connected MPPT circuits.For example, if the number of input routes is
1–19, the DC input terminals are selected as follows.
 Please Check Manual book and Drawing Arrangement DC System.

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 Number
Number of
of PV Terminal Selection Terminal Selection
PV Strings
Strings
1 Any even-numbered route 2 PV2 and PV10
3 PV2, PV10, and PV18 4 PV2, PV6, PV10, and PV18
5 PV2, PV6, PV10, PV14, and PV18 6 PV2, PV4, PV6, PV10, PV14,
PV2, PV4, PV6, PV10, PV14, and PV18
PV2, PV4, PV6, PV8, PV10, PV14,
7 8
PV18 and PV20 PV18, and PV20
PV2, PV4, PV6, PV8, PV10, PV14, PV2, PV4, PV6, PV8, PV10, PV12,
9 10
PV16, PV18, and PV20 PV14, PV16, PV18, and PV20
PV1, PV2, PV4, PV6, PV8, PV10, PV1, PV2, PV4, PV6, PV8, PV10,
11 12
PV12, PV14, PV16, PV18, and PV12, PV14, PV16, and PV18–
PV1–PV4, PV6, PV8, PV10, PV1–PV4, PV6, PV8, PV10,
13 14
PV12, PV14, PV16, and PV18– PV12, PV14, and PV16–PV20
PV1–PV6, PV8, PV10, PV12, PV1–PV6, PV8, PV10, PV12, and
15 16
PV14, and PV16–PV20 PV14–PV20
PV1–PV8, PV10, PV12, and PV1–PV8, PV10, and PV12–
17 18
PV14–PV20 PV20
19 PV1–PV10 and PV12–PV20 N/A N/A

6.12 Connecting Output AC Power Cables

 A three-phase AC switch should be installed on the AC side of the solar inverter. To ensure that
this done during
the solar inverter can safely disconnect itself from the power grid when an exception occurs, select
installation? what
kind of overcurrent a proper overcurrent protection device in compliance with local power distribution regulations.
protection use  Connect the AC output power cable according to the requirements specified by local power grid
during
operators.Connect the power cable of the tracking system before the AC output power cable.
construction?
 Otherwise, reworking will be caused.
 Do not connect loads between the solar inverter and the AC switch.
 If a copper cable is used, use copper wiring terminals. follow our
 If a copper-clad aluminum cable is used, use copper wiring terminals. specification
 If an aluminum alloy cable is used, use copper-aluminum transition wiring terminals, or aluminum
wiring terminals along with copper-aluminum transition spacers.

7 Do not connect aluminum wiring terminals to the AC terminal block. Otherwise the
electrochemical corrosion will occur and affect the reliability of cable connections.

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  Comply with the IEC61238-1 requirements when using copper-aluminum transition wiring
terminals, or aluminum wiring terminals along with copper-aluminum transition spacers.
 If copper-aluminum transition spacers are used, pay attention to the front and rear sides.
 Ensure that the aluminum sides of spacers are in contact with aluminum wiring terminals.
 and copper sides of spacers are in contact with the AC terminal block.

Procedure
1. Prepare a cable.
2. Remove rubber rings according to the cable diameter range.
3. Secure the AC output power cable and PE cable.
4. Install the support bar.
5. Close the maintenance compartment door and tighten the two screws on the door.

6. Connect PE Cable (Ground Cable) to PE Point

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7. HSSE & ERP REQUIREMENTS
The oc currence of site accidents should be kept to a minimal. Health, Safety, Security and
Environment Plan will be provided at site to ensure smooth running of construction works in
safe manner, taking into consideration the following precautions:

1. Ensure that all safety precautions and recommendations outlined in the risk assessments
have been applied
2. Make sure all personnel including third parties are safety inducted prior to site entry
3. Make sure operators are qualified, hold license for machine operation and trained in the
maintenance of machinery
4. Provide First Aid Facility on working site in case of minor injury treatment
5. Arrange for all personnel the pertinent Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including
safety helmet, safety boots, ear/eye protector, dust mask, gloves and reflective vest.
6. Place warning signs, barricades, lighting or fences at relevant location such as excavation
location, crossing roads and crossing ditch, demolition areas
7. Arrange with the owners, subcontractor or third parties like U/G cables, pipe lines to make
secure to use.
8. Ensure safe access to the right way and maintain the permanent and temporary access
roads in a good condition during construction activities
9. Check, cover and secure all materials debris prior to its movements outside the site
10. Monitoring regularly by security team that no unauthorized person entry to construction
site.
11. Ambulance and first Aider shall be ready near the location.
12. All personnel have additional training regarding snake awareness and the first aid
13. Pest control will be screening area from bee, snake and controlled
14. Provide Competence certificate for working at height
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8. SITE DISTURBANCE
1. Ensure that the site kept in tidy condition at all the times and that all the waste generated by
the works is cleared from the site to disposal area.
2. Do not burn combustible material arising from clearance on site without the written
consent.
3. Switch off all vehicle engines when not in use to minimize combustion emissions
4. Collect and disposed used chemicals and engine oils in appropriate containers, prohibiting
its discharge to land or surface waters
5. Store all removable items which are to be preserved on site in a safe location and manner
appropriate to their nature
6. Install all required drainage measures to prevent erosion and washout caused by surface
water during times of inclement weather conditions.

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 Hazard Identification Risk Assessment

RISK PROFILE / PROFIL RISIKO

Section / Departement : Project Person in Charge : Project & HSE
Area : Project Team Review : Ronny Rajain S, Diandra
Assessment Date : 07/06/2022
Activities : Installation Inverter
Number of Personnel : 8 Manpowers

IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS & ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Legal Risk/Impact Currently owned

Activities, CONDITION Risk/Impact
Aspects Assessment controls (if any)
Processes, Reference to Laws
Sources of Danger/ Potential Tingkat
No. Functions, Projects, Risk or Impact L/K3 and Regulations and
Aspects Losses Dampak
assets, Products, Other Requirements
and Services
R NR N AN E Y/T L S RN L S RN

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make sure the panel
is off
measure the busbar
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ampere meter

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