METHODS STATEMENT

160KVA 11KV/0.4KV TRANSFORMER INSTALLATION

CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

3.0 PERSONS IN CHARGE

4.0 RESOURCES

5.0 MATERIAL FOR 160KVA 11KV/ 0.4KV TRANSFOMER INSTALLATION

6.0 DESCRIPTION OF WORK METHOD

7.0 ORGANIZATION OF MANPOWER

8.0 HEALTH AND SAFETY

9.0 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

SCOPE OF WORKS

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK

 This procedure will define the method used to ensure that 160KVA 11KV/0.4KV Transformer
installation are carried out, are acceptable and shall conform to the Contract Documents
and Specifications
2.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
 Construction Quality PlanDoc ref…………………
 Field Materials Control ProcedureDoc ref. ………………
 Field & Inspection Plan for civil work.Doc ref. ………………….
 Operational Procedure (Acceptance, Storage, Handling and Preservation of
Materials in the Job site.Doc ref. …………………
 Operational Procedure (Job Site Operations Management) Doc ref. …………………..
3.0 RESOURCES
EQUIPMENT FOR 160KVA 11KVA/.40KV TRANSFORMER INSTALLATION.

 In general the main equipment to be used for the repairs are listed below :-
 Test meter insulation
 Electrician’s tool box
 Fitter’s tool box
 Welding machine
 Fork lift / crane
 PPE all staff and labour

5.0 MATERIAL FOR TRANSFORMER INSTALLATION

 Cable SWA
 Cable Glands And Shroud
 Angle iron
 Electrical materials
 Gum Poles
6.0 DESCRIPTION OF WORK METHOD
Preparatory Works

 Obtain relevant approved construction drawing from client / client’s representation.

 Verification of equipment and layout from relevant construction drawing
 Check drawings that are from current status
 Agree on measurement and methods of works that is to be done with the client supervising
engineer.
 Confirmation of existing service
 Inform the Local Authority
 Testing to be done by Contractor prior to commencement of worked to locate any exciting
services in planned work area.
 The depth of the service must be known or determined to prevent damages on services

Description of sequence
160kVA, 11KV/0.4KV TRANSFORMER INSTALLATION

Storage and Off-loading

 Use Fork Lifts or Mobile Crane to off-load the transformers. Make sure that the capacity of the
fork lifts or mobile crane can carry the weight of the transformers.
 Off load the transformer on the designated off loading area. Proper care must be observed during
off loading to prevent unnecessary damage or dents on the transformers.
 Ensure that the transformers are properly protected and covered with tarpaulin.
Pre-Installation
 All materials and documentation relevant to this particular section of works shall be checked
by the Construction Department prior to the commencement of works ensuring that these are correct
and approved type.
 Before any permanent works will continue, pre-inspection on all materials, tools and access for
installation to be carried out.
Installation
 It has been presumed that all related civil works has been completed prior to transformer installation.
 Before the transformer will be delivered to site, ensure that the transformer railing is fixed as per
approved drawings and comply on municipality requirement.
 Move the transformers from the designated off-loading area or storage area using fork lift and set them in
Position near to the transformer room. Make sure that the orientation of the transformer with regards to the
Position of cable entries is correct.
 Push in the transformers inside the transformer room. Set the transformer on their final positions and
Make sure that they are properly secured and protected.
 Raise Request for Inspection for Transformer Installation.
 Dress and terminate the incoming and outgoing cables on the transformers. Ensure that the cables
Were supported properly. Cable glands, lugs and termination kits shall be approved type
 After termination works has been completed, clean the transformer cable box and ensure that it is
free from foreign materials and excess openings must be sealed off and ensure that all the connections
Are properly tight and torque.
Raise Request for Inspection for the cable terminations and dressing.
 Cover the cable boxes. Bolts and nuts must be tightened properly. Make sure that the transformer room
Is clean and free from foreign materials.

Team for Transformer Installation

 Field Engineer
 Supervisor
 No 2 Electrician
 No3 Assistan
 No2 Fitter
 No 4 General hand
8.0 HEALTH AND SAFETY
PONTENTIAL HAZARDS TO SAFETY AND HEALTH ASSOCIATED WITH TASK
 Plant and vehicle movements
 Electrocution.
 Injuries from falls and manual handling of equipment and materials
 Vibration injuries
 Noise induced hearing injuries
 Covid 19

PREVENTING MEASURES

 Wearing and use of PPE and staff awareness program and First Aid provision
 Standard construction site practice plus signage and fencing on hazardous areas.
 All staff will be made aware of covid 19 pandemic and primary awareness measures will
be provided on site.
 Good housekeeping procedures, awareness of others on site.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

All the workers shall be provided with safety equipments to all workers and ensure that the
same worker using them in a properly way.
Our staff has the responsibility to check workmen wearing proper PPE at site daily.
If same worker will be found not wearing proper PPE, the supervisor will stop him and provide
for those immediately.
The item issued to the worker must be periodically inspected and changed in case that they
found damaged or they do not meet the specified conditions.
Items of personal use shall be inspected regularly and maintained in serviceable and sanitary
condition and before reissuing to another person or returned to storage shall be cleaned,
disinfected, inspected and repaired. Employees shall wear clothing suitable for weather and
work conditions.

 Personal Protection Equipment

1. Earring protection, Ear Muff or Plugs.
2. Helmet, Hard-Hat.
3. Hand Gloves (Leather or PVC)
4. Dust Mask/ face mask respiratory protection.
5. Glasses splinter proof.
6. Safety Shoes.
 7. Summer / winter Clothing.
8. Equipment and Clothing for body protection

QUALITY CONTROL

 The site supervisor is to retain accountability for all tasks and processes
 Site Supervisor and Engineer to certify all suitably completed stages and processes
 Corrective action to be taken to ensure standard works are produced