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Installation of Busduct
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Contents
1. Introduction............................................................................................................................3
2. Scope........................................................................................................................................3
3. Standards................................................................................................................................3
4. References...............................................................................................................................3
6. Specification Clauses..............................................................................................................4
8. Construction Equipment.......................................................................................................4
9. Personnel.................................................................................................................................5
10. Materials..............................................................................................................................5
13. Responsibility....................................................................................................................18
21. Subcontractor....................................................................................................................19
24. Inspection...........................................................................................................................19
1. Introduction.
This is a guide for the safe and proper handling, installation, operation and maintenance of
busway and associated fittings. Since the construction sites are usually of poor conditions,
proper planning and coordination between different trades are important for a good busway7
installation. Furthermore, proper handling installation, operation and maintenance, coupled
with proper design and fabrication are important to the long term reliability and safe
operation of busway. Neglecting certain fundamental requirements could to personal injury,
failure of the busway and damage to other property. Some useful points are listed below for
consideration.
This document defines the methods to be adopted to ensure that the works conducted at site
are in compliance with the approved designs and material approvals. That the materials are
installed in accordance with the approved design and using recognized installation practices
that are safe and compliant with the Project Safety Plan and associated Safety Procedures.
That the inspection and testing of the works are in compliance with the Project Quality Plan,
its associated Quality Procedures and approved Inspection and Test Plan for the work.
The method statement describes the procedure for Material Delivery Inspection, Installation,
Inspection and Testing of the Busway.
2. Scope.
This document is concerned with on site inward inspection, installation and testing methods
to be adopted to ensure that all Busduct and fittings are supplied, installed, tested and
inspected for the works is in accordance with the Project requirements. It applies for the
laying of Busduct, testing & commissioning of the Busduct.
The work methods are summarized as follows:
2.1 Preparation of the works
2.2 Delivery and inspection of Busduct and fittings.
2.3 Setting out of the works.
2.4 Laying of Busduct as per approved shop drawing.
2.5 Termination of Busduct.
2.6 Testing & Commissioning of Busduct.
3. Standards
3.1 BS 159; BS EN60439
3.2 TCVN 4766:1989; TCVN 6610:2000; TCVN 5699:2002; TCVN 5064:1995;TCVN
5935:1995
4. References
This document has been prepared with reference to the following documents:
4.1 Project Safety Plan and associated procedures
4.2 Project Environmental Plan and associated procedures
4.3 Project Quality Plan and associated procedures
4.4 Specifications issued
6. Specification Clauses
Referring to the general specification of electrical system.
8. Construction Equipment
It is envisaged that no major plant or equipment will be required to be provided for the
activities involved in the supply and installation of the Busduct. The typical construction
equipment requirements is as listed below, and will be used for erection activities at site.
9. Personnel
Installation of the Busduct will be organized from a central location by the project
management team. It is envisaged that the installation of Busduct on site will be conducted
by the following:
One installation team shall be responsible for setting out the termination works and shall
have more installation groups based on the work load. Each installation team will comprise
of a supervisor for every installation groups. One installation group shall have two skilled
electricians/ fitters and two laborers.
Busduct installed team shall be responsible for setting out the Busduct, fitting and support
installation works and shall have more installation groups based on work load. Each
installation team will comprise of a supervisor for one to three installation groups. One
installation group shall have one electrician/ fitter and seven laborers.
The installation team and/or Busduct installer team will report to the site construction
management organization, in general, and the Site Electrical Engineer in particular.
The personnel on site will be fully competent to carry out the setting out and installation and
all related works associated with the project to the relevant standards.
The site personnel will have attended the required contractors induction safety and/ or
competency training and will abide by the health & safety plans, policy and procedures as
well as Environmental Plan.
Personnel will be deployed to the various sites on the basis of program requirement and site
access availability. It is intended that the works teams will be organized by geographical
areas.
Refer to the organization chart as per Project QA plan for further details.
10. Materials
The Busduct and fittings will be according to the site requirement and in accordance with the
approved design/ shop drawings. The Busduct materials will be inspected at the factory
before being delivered to the site.
The unloading of the Busduct materials will be carried out at site using a resident crane,
forklift provided, if available at site, a licensed operator under project safety rules and
regulation will operate it. If a crane or forklift is not available at site, the materials will be
manually unloaded at the job-site either using a chain block, forklift. For short lengths and
lighter fittings, it will be manually lifted
It should be noted that the materials used in this work are of valuable nature and that they
shall be stored in a secured location and access to these materials shall be strictly controlled.
All materials delivered to the site will first be inspected by the store in charge/ site in charge,
to check that it is in accordance with the site requirements, the approved design and approved
material submittals. The materials are free from any damage caused during delivery to site.
Delivery documents shall be checked for completeness. Defective or damaged material/s
shall either be returned to their supplier's facility or stored on site at a suitable quarantine
location. Allowance of reasonable period to remove this damage material/s from the site will
be given. The inward inspection of materials will be carried in accordance with the relevant
QA/ QC procedure.
The site engineer has the authority to perform any inspection for the stored materials from his
own point of view, to check the material quality or quantity whatever.
No materials will be permitted to enter the work locations without being inspected upon
arrival to the site.
11.2.5 Any material delivered to the site that do not conform to the above shall
either be returned to the point of supply or stored on site at a suitable
quarantine store. A NCR shall be raised for all such materials.
11.2.6 No materials will be permitted to enter the works locations without being
inspected on arrival to the site.
11.3 Installation Procedure: Pre-check.
11.3.1 Generally prior to commencement of the delivery of the Busduct materials,
the setting out of the installation shall be conducted to determine the location
of any equipment.
11.3.2 The setting out of the works shall be on the basis of an "Issued for
Construction" installation shop drawings. And the setting out shall be from a
common reference point to be provided at the site. The common reference
point shall also be included in the “issued for construction" installation
drawings, with all setting out dimensions relative to the common reference
point.
11.3.3 Any discrepancy between the common reference point on the "Issued for
Construction" installation drawings and the actual site provisions shall be
notified to the Project Manager and a NCR shall be raised.
11.3.4 Installation of Busduct and fittings is clear & as per approved drawings.
11.4 Installation Procedure:
11.4.1 It is highly recommended that Busduct erection shall only commence when
the builder works for busway room/duct has been completed. The room/duct
shall be in a dry and clean condition with lockable door and kerb.
11.4.2 Latest approved drawing shall be made available to site personnel or
supervisor.
11.4.3 Do not drag the busduct across the roads/ floors.
11.4.4 Handle the busduct with great care to avoid damage to internal components,
the enclosure and its finish. Never subject the busduct to twisting, denting,
impact or rough handling.
11.4.5 Follow manufacturer’s recommendation to provide busduct support to secure
an installation.
11.4.6 Align vertically and horizontally before the final tightening of all joint bolts.
11.4.7 Joint assembly must clean contact surface so that it is free from contaminant
before jointing.
11.4.8 If joints and joint assemblies are exposed to moisture, plaster, or any other
type of contaminant, they shall be properly covered during installation.
11.4.9 All plug-in openings that are not in use must be covered.
11.4.10 Busduct shall not run close to or underneath any water pipe work. Otherwise.
Weatherproof type busduct shall be adapted.
11.4.11 If there is possible leakage, sheet metel shield or appropriate protective cover
shall be provided to prevent contamination of busway.
11.4.12 List for proposed Busduct and fittings which shall be laid in each area shall
be prepared.
11.4.13 Required sizes of Busduct shall be shifted to work area site by means of
crane, forklift & trailer/ trucks
11.4.14 Lift Busduct to designated level by using crane. Refer to illustration below
for proper lifting of the drum.
11.4.15 After unloading of Busduct and fittings near working area, Insulation
Resistance Test shall be carried out for complete quantity to ensure there is
no damage occurred during transportations
11.4.16 Assigned personnel to guide the Busduct while it passes through every
succeeding floor to avoid jamming with the building's structure.
11.4.17 Horizontal Busduct and fitting Pull Set Up
11.4.18 Inspection and Testing of busduct and fitting terminations
11.4.19 Upon completion of the busduct installations, the same shall be offered up
for inspection and, if necessary, testing, in accordance with the project
requirement.
11.4.20 Notice of testing shall be advised to the ENG. for their discretionary
attendance and witnessing. Notice shall be advised at least 24 hours prior
to the proposed inspection and testing.
11.4.21 The installation shall be inspected as per the attached check list.
12. Description Method for Installation of Busduct
12.1 Sequence of works
Submission
Rejected
Decision
Electrical Engineer's Comment
Engineer's Verdict
Approved
Rejected
Material Inspection
Approved
Preparation Busduct
Approved
Requisition
Confirming Insert layout and Making Anchor/Expansion location IR/AFI 24 hours in Advance
Electrical Engineer's inspection
Rejected
Decision
Engineer's Verdict Electrical Engineer's Site Inspection
Approved
Installation of Busduct
Requisition
IR/AFI 24 hours in Advance
Identification
Electrical Engineer's inspection
Rejected
Decision
Engineer's Verdict Electrical Engineer's Site Inspection
Approved
12.2 Methodology
12.2.1 General:
a. Storage
- All unit numbers shall be checked against the packing this upon arrival of
the goods/consignment.
- Also to check for any damages on busduct units that may occur during
transportation.
- Store the busduct in a dry place to protect it from being soiled or
damaged. If necessary, cover the busduct with water proof sheets
- Do not lay the busduct directly on the ground. Always place pieces of
wood under the busduct and stack up firmly as shown below. Never put it
upright during storage or installation.
- Cover the ends of the busduct unit with a vinyl sheet sill immediate
installation to prevent it from being soiled.
b. Preparation:
- Check the busduct laying route thoroughly to see if there are any
obstacles, i.e. heat source, water leakage, etc.
- To standardized the installation of the busduct, the hanger pitch should be
set to support two sections to one unit.
- Site conditions are to be investigated before handing to determine the
most appropriate laying order. The installation starts from connecting of
busduct to transformer or switchboard. If the position of elbows T-branch
could not be determined precisely, then the selection on another
position/point would have to be determined for.
c. Laying :
- Fork lift or similar is used for transportation and lifting. The weight per
one meter of SCm Busduct System is given in the table on page 11.
However, special busduct sometimes may weigh more than those shown
in the table.
- To prevent the busduct from being damaged when hanging it with a rope,
insert thick pieced of tag or corrugated cardboard between them. For
copper busduct rated 2500A and above, a piece of strong wood is
recommended to be used to withstand the weight.
- Ensure that there are no damaged to the conductor contact surface and
insulating materials before jointing of the busduct. Also to ensure they are
not soiled with debris and other foreign matter, if there is any, clean them
thoroughly with dry cloth.
- Make loose joint of busducts over the whole run. After measuring the
dimensions, proceed with the normal jointing. SCM Busduct System
allows dimensional adjustment of approximately ±3.5mm, at each joint.
- If a megger value is found to be abnormal after jointing the whole route, it
means that much time is needed to detect faulty parts. It is therefore
recommended that the megger checking to be partially conducted even
during the joint work.
- If the work is temporary halt during construction, then the ends of the
connecting section should be protected against water and dust.
- Do not use the installed busduct as a scaffold or material yard.
12.2.2 Jointing Procedure :
General
- The following procedures are for the assembly for SCM Busduct System
jointing section. Check the directions of the load and supply side of the
busduct jointing part as shown in the diagram below.
Able
to
insert
from
either
direction
12.2.3 Jointing Method :
- Ensure the jointing direction of load and supply sides are confronting each
other before jointing. Place the inserting tool in order to make sure that
both holes of the busbar conductor are aligned with each orther.
- Make sure the contact surfaces of the bus-bar conductor are smooth and
lean to ensure a good electrical contact.
- Insert the joint bolt completely with the joint support and plate spring
Once through the busduct jointing, the hole will be closed with plate
spring and maintenance free nut.
- Make sure that the bolt has a complete and proper fastening in order to get
enough tightening. Revolve the outer nut clockwise until the neck part of
the bolt breaks.
- Fix the joint covers at the front and the back of the jointing part with bolt
and nut. The joint covers have four housing mounting holes than contain
twist-outs that would permit the expansion or contraction of the joint.
Maintenance free nuts.
- SCM Busduct System provides a reliable and complete fastening of joint
bolts, with a maintenance-free nut system. The maintenance-free nut
system, as shown in the below diagram, consists of an inner Thread and
Torque Limited Neck. When a MF Nut is fastened by the torque wrench
with the requirement torque of 1500kg/cm and simultaneously. Later, the
outer Nut head, which can be tightened with any long-handle wrench until
the neck is twisted off and reaches the locked nut prerequisite
Safety Point:
- Upon fastening and locking of joint bolts, Nut (I) will either be taken off
or dropped. This indicates a proper safety of af fastened locked Nut.
- Lock with twisted force will remain even through Neck (II) is broken in
the process
13. Responsibility
The Project Manager is the overall responsible person for the process implementation of the
works. The Construction Managers will be responsible for all construction activities at the
site and will directly supervise through erection supervisor/ skilled workmen the work at site.
The Construction Manager will also be responsible for arranging and controlling the
inspection and testing activities. Notwithstanding the above, it is the responsibility of each
individual employed in the project to take due care to ensure their own personal safety and
that of their work colleagues.
21. Subcontractor
VIETPHAT has been appointed as Electrical subcontractor for the LixilProject. It is
envisaged that the Busduct installation works will be undertaken by VIETPHAT direct
workforce.
24. Inspection
As per Attached ITP