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Method Statement for Trench Cable Tray

Installation for SS4 at Al Maha Camp.

Agreement No.: 4700018376

Joy Thomas Electromechanical & Engineering LLC.

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Table of Contents

1 PURPOSE
2 SCOPE
3 REFERENCES
4 RESOURCES
5 METHODOLOGY
6 SAFETY
7 RISK ASSESSMENT
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1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this method statement is to specify the detailed requirements and
procedures for Trench Cable Tray Installation for SS4 and to achieve a good quality
accordance with contract requirements.

2. SCOPE
This method statement specifies the sequence and methodology for Trench Cable Tray
Installation for SS4 at Al Maha camp, Habshan, Abu Dhabi.

3. REFERENCES
• AGES -GL-02-001 – Electrical Engineering Design Guide.
• DGS 1630 029 – Rev 2 – Power, Control and Earthing Cables.
• DGS 1630 035 – Rev 1 -Field Commissioning of Electrical installation and Equipment.
• AGES -SP- 02-020 – Lighting and Small Power Distribution Boards.

4. RESOURCES
4.1 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS
 Drilling machine
 Cutting disks
 Electrical hand tools
 Battery impact drill machine
 Hydraulic punching machine
 Tool case
 Electrical saw
 Set of socket wrench
 Hand grinder or Electric saw
 Hammer
 Set of Ratchet
 Electric drill
 Spanners different sizes
 Welding machine
 Plug, outlet etc.
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4.2 MATERIALS
Materials are to be selected as per approved material submittal.

4.3 SITE TEAM

The following list is provisional and may be adapted to suit site requirements and
needs:

• Project Manager
• Site Engineer Electrical
• Electrical Supervisors
• Safety Officer
• Electrical Foremen
• Electricians
• Helpers

5. METHODOLOGY
5.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
 All cable trays and supports shall be installed as shown on approved design
construction drawings and located to avoid interferences with other facilities.
Interferences shall be notified to DEC/JGC for solution and final disposition.
 All installation requirements and tolerances shall be in accordance with the technical
specification, the latest designed construction drawings and the applicable
documents.
 This Method Statement is intended as a practical guide for proper installation of cable
tray systems. However, the spread of fittings, types, finishes and installation
requirements is considerably large for inclusion in this Method Statement.
 Competent and qualified persons familiar with standard electrical construction
practices, electrical equipment, and safety of electrical wiring systems will perform
the work hereunder described.
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 In order to install the cable tray supports, required elevation from the floor to the
bottom of the cable tray will be found and a level line with a laser or a nylon string
established.

5.2 Handling and Storage

 Cable tray loading and unloading methods are by hand, forklift, boom truck and crane
(with the use sling). If hand loaded/unloaded, appropriate Personal Protective
Equipment should be worn.
 To prevent damage to cable tray, never drag during loading I unloading.

5.3 WORK PREPARATIONS

 The working area will be pre-inspected for the readiness for the start of the
installation works.
 Only approved materials to be used in the installation and only cable approved
cable pulling crew and competent supervisors allowed to execute the work.
 Prepare tools/equipment and materials for installation.
 Prior to installation of cables, examine the cable path to ensure all areas are free of
debris and sharp edges that may interfere and damage the cable during installation.
 Layout the locations of cable rollers to prevent the cable from sagging and
dragging in the cable tray/ladder during pull.
 Space the cable rollers adequately to prevent the cable being dragged over
ground or with other services.
 Prior to installation of wires and small power cables to conduits, verify the
completeness of conduit and bushing installation to prevent damaged materials.
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5.3 INSTALLATION OF CABLE TRAYS

5.3.1 CABLE TRAY SUPPORTS

 Install necessary supports for cable tray as per installation detail. All permanent
materials (including fabricated supports), consumables, construction area and
resources shall be prepared and checked prior to installation works and shall be
approved by the clients.
 Supports for cable tray shall provide enough strongly to overcome the loads
associated with future cable additions or any other additional loads applied to the
cable tray.
 All field cut on galvanized steel supports shall be touched up with approved paint
primer immediately or as manufacturer’s instruction. cable tray shall provide enough
strongly to overcome the loads associated with future cable additions or any other
additional loads applied to the cable tray.
 Supports shall be provided to prevent stress on cables where they enter another
raceway or enclosure from cable tray systems.
 Supports shall be provided to prevent stress on cables where they enter another
raceway or enclosure from cable tray systems.
 Location of supports for cable tray system shall be in accordance with the
recommendations.
 To make a hole on structural steel cable tray supports use a Drilling Machine or
Hydraulic Punching Machine by a skilled manpower.

5.3.2 Straight Section Installation

• After the supports are in place, the installation work of the cable tray shall begin at any
convenient place.
• To begin, place a straight section across two supports so that the ends of the section
are not directly on the support. The support span shall not be greater than the straight
section length or as recommended by the manufacturer, to ensure no more than one
splice is located between supports.
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• Place the next straight section across the next support, and attach it to the previous
section with a pair of splice plates and hardware. Splice plates shall be placed on the
outside of the cable tray, unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer, with the bolt
heads on the inside of the cable tray

5.3.3 Expansion Splice Plates

• It is important that thermal contraction and expansion be considered when installing
cable tray systems. The length of the straight 20m or in minimum three length (3 x 6m)
cable tray run and the temperature differential govern the number of expansion splice
plates required. The manufacturer’s data sheets shall be observed at all times. (See Cable
tray typical Drawing).
• The cable tray shall be anchored at the support nearest to its midpoint between the
expansion splice plates and secured by expansion guides at all other support locations.
The cable tray shall be permitted longitudinal movement in both directions from that
fixed point.
• For changes in vertical direction not requiring a radius, vertical adjustable splice plates
can be used. Supports shall be located within 600 mm each sides of vertical adjustable
splice plates
• Position splice halves so that offsets adjust for material thickness and fasten with nut
and bolt using hole.
• Attach to positioned cable tray sections which will set needed angle.
• Drill to complete hole.
• Insert and tighten all hardware.
• For run changes in horizontal direction not requiring a radius, horizontal adjustable
splice plates shall be used. Supports shall be located within 600 mm of each side of
horizontal adjustable splice plates.
• Connect inside connector (short piece) and position cab le tray sections to retangle.
• Position outside connector locating hinge at mid-point.
• Drill required holes and install and tighten all hardware.
• For metal cable tray, bonding jumpers are required for electrical continuity.
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5.3.4 Offset Reducing Splice Plates

• For immediate width changes, use offset reducing splice plates. Supports shall be
located within 600 mm of each side of offset reducing splice plates.
• Use an offset reducing splice plate with a standard splice plate to form an offset
reduction.
• Use a pair of offset reducing splice plates to form a straight reduction.

Vertical Support Plates

• Use vertical support splice plates for additional support of extended vertical runs.
End Plates
• For dead-end closure indicating termination of cable tray run use end plates.

5.4 Field Modifications Base on NEMA VE 2, 2013 Edition

Due to field requirements there would be need to modify cable tray, as such the
following activities might be required

5.4.1 Marking
Using a square that reaches across the width of the cab le tray, gauge off the edge of one
side rail and mark both flanges. Next, position the square down the side face of the tray
and mark the web of the rail. Marking can be done with a scribe, marking pen, or a
pencil. For the sake of appearance permanent markers shall be avoided.

5.4.2 Cutting
The cut can be made using a hand held hack saw, carbide tipped circular saw, hand-held
band saw or high speed grinder. It is important to achieve a square cut to ensure a good
splice connection. Cable tray manufacturer’s offer jigs and other devices to aid in field
cutting and these generally come supplied with the tray. They shall be used as
recommended by the manufacturer. After cutting, smooth the cut edges to remove any
burrs
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5.4.3 Drilling
Holes for splice plates shall be drilled in field-cut cable trays. The most common method
of locating the hole position is to use a splice plate as a template. Drill jigs shall be made
available. A short piece of side rail that is punched with the standard factory hole
pattern can be bolted to the splice plate to serve as a stop that rests against the end of
the field cut side rail. Clamp the splice plate to the rai l and drill through the splice plate
holes and the side rail. The correct drill size is dependent on the hardware supplied with
the cable tray. Match the holes that exist in the cable tray. After drilling, remove burrs.

5.4.4 Finish
Aluminum / Stainless cable tray after cutting and drilling, need to deburring or file.

6. SAFETY
 All site safety rules and regulations shall be complied with.
 Supervisors will deliver tool box talks relevant to this installation, to all
operatives involved in the installation, and recorded.
 All operatives will be equipped with minimum personal protective equipment:
coveralls and safety boots.
 Rigger or leather gloves to be used when manual handling.
 Personnel shall not stand below the equipment being lifted.
 All operatives must fully understand the method of installation of Fire Alarm
System.
 All workforce personnel shall be given safety training, correct manual handling.
 dangers/ symptoms of Heat Stress, care of hand tools etc. prior to
commencement of works.
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