Electrical Installation - SP-0000-60-0030-1

Pueblo Viejo Dominicana Corporation
PUEBLO VIEJO PROJECT

Project No. A2UL
Electrical Installation
Specification No. SP-0000-60-0030

Rev. 1
June 1, 2009
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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
This document has been revised as indicated below. Changes after revision A are identified by vertical bars at the
right side of the page, with additions identified with underline and deletions with strikethrough. Please replace all
pages of this specification and destroy the superseded copies.
Rev. Originator Rev Revision Description

No. (name) Date
A G. Lockwood/GL 23Oct07 Issued for Review/Approval
B G. Lockwood 22Feb08 Issued for Information – Document Was SP-60-030
0 G. Lockwood 02Jun08 Issued for Construction
1 Bash Jamal 01Jun09 Re-issued for Construction
 New Issue  Entire Specification Re-issued
APPROVALS SIGNATURES DATE
Client Approval:
Project Director:
Engineering Manager:
Area Manager:
Discipline Engineer:
Process Engineer:
Reviewer:
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Table of Contents
1. GENERAL .................................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Summary ...................................................................................................................................................3
1.2 References ................................................................................................................................................3
1.3 Submittals ..................................................................................................................................................4
1.4 Quality Assurance .....................................................................................................................................4
1.5 Inspection and Testing ..............................................................................................................................5
1.6 Safety.........................................................................................................................................................5
2. PRODUCTS...............................................................................................................................................6
2.1 General ......................................................................................................................................................6
2.2 Material ......................................................................................................................................................6
3. INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................................8
3.1 General ......................................................................................................................................................8
3.2 Equipment Installation ...............................................................................................................................9
3.3 Electrical Installation - Aboveground .......................................................................................................10
3.4 Electrical Installation - Below-grade ........................................................................................................17
4. AS BUILT DOCUMENTS........................................................................................................................19

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1. GENERAL
1.1 Summary
A. Scope of Specification
This specification prescribes the minimum requirements for installation of electrical equipment
and systems for the Barrick Pueblo Viejo Project in Dominican Republic. The drawings and
specification complement each other; however, in case of conflicts, the drawings shall govern,
as they are intended to identify all materials and equipment required to assemble the facilities.
Any deviations from the specification or drawings must be authorized in advance by the
Owner’s representative.
The installation shall include all grounding, lighting, power and control systems as indicated on
the contract drawings and specifications. In addition, the electrical installation portion for;
mechanical equipment packages, instrumentation and control systems and communication
systems as required are included as part of the installation contract. Refer to the installation
contract scope of work for particular details and specific installation requirements for the
project.
B. Work not included

1. Foundations
2. Anchor bolts (details by manufacturer)
3. Supply of electrical equipment and materials (tray, cables, cable duct, light fixtures,
receptacles, pushbutton stations and bulk materials)
C. Related Specifications
The following specifications relate to the design and construction of the equipment, and
describe the Owner’s representative’s intent as to quality standards and project suitability.
PVDC-DC-0000-06-0001 Design Criteria Geographic, Climatic, and Seismic
PVDC-DC-0000-60-0001 Design Criteria Electrical
ES-0000-16-0002 Instructions for use: "Supplier Drawing and Data Commitment form”
ES-0000-16-0003 Paint Specification
SP-0000-60-0031 Electrical Testing and Inspection
1.2 References
The publications listed below form part of this document. Each publication shall be the latest revision
and addendum in effect on the date this document is issued for design unless noted otherwise.
Except as modified by the requirements specified herein or the details of the drawings. Design
functions described by this document shall conform to the applicable provisions of these publications.
If more than one document describes the same obligation the document with the more stringent
requirement shall apply.
AFBMA Anti-Friction Bearing Manufactures Association Inc.

ANSI American National Standards Institute
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers

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ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

CEC Canadian Electrical Code ( 2006 Edition) *
FM Factory Mutual
ICEA Insulated Cable Engineers Association
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IES Illuminating Engineering Society
ISA Instrument Society of America
MPTA Mechanical Power Transmission Association
MSHA Mining Safety and Health Administration
NEC National Electrical Code (NFPA 70 latest edition)
NEMA National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association
NESC National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI C2 latest edition)
NETA National Electrical Test Association
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
NOSA National Occupational Safety Association
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
UL Underwriters Laboratory Inc.
* This applies to the CEC regulations – Overhead crane grounding
1.3 Submittals
Contractor must submit material samples and documentation to Owner’s representative’s

representative for review and approval prior to purchasing and installation.
1.4 Quality Assurance
A. Performance Guarantee
Installation of electrical facilities shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Owner’s

representative in accordance with the conditions specified in the installation contract.
B. Coordination with Other Trades

1. Coordination shall include the checking and review of other discipline drawings to ensure
that no conflicts exist in dimensions or location of equipment.
2. Coordination shall include the scheduling of the electrical installations, in relation to the
work of other trades, in order to complete the installation in an orderly fashion so as to
avoid re-work.

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1.5 Inspection and Testing
A. General
All inspection and testing must follow the procedures described in the specification Inspection
and Testing SP-0000-60-0031. Each test must be verified by the completion of the test protocols
attached to the specification. All completed test protocols must be issued to the Owner’s
representative.
1. The Owner’s representative reserves the right to inspect all materials during or before
installation.
2. The Owner’s representative reserves the right to witness the performance of the
inspection and testing procedures described in the Specification SP-0000-60-0031 and
verify the completion of the testing reports.
3. Each installation must be inspected by the Owner’s representative and approved before
the installation is accepted as complete.
4. In the event that test and inspection results of the materials and electrical installations do
not meet the requirements of this specification, the Contractor shall take the necessary
action to correct deficiencies without delay, at no additional cost to the Owner’s
representative.
B. Specific
The Contractor shall perform installation tests required by NEC codes and regulations, or
required to confirm the function of the installed materials, equipment, and auxiliary devices, and
shall make good any shortcoming.
1.6 Safety
The Contractor shall be responsible for performing all work activities in a safe, professional manner
and shall strictly adhere to all Dominican Republic safety requirements as well as Owner’s
representative specified safety regulations. As a minimum, Contractor shall be responsible for the
following:
A. Safety indoctrination of all personnel
B. Implementation of required safety procedures
C. Conducting regularly scheduled safety meetings
D. Inspection and maintenance of work area for safety hazards
E. Maintaining tools and machinery in safe operating condition

F. Provision of safety equipment for all personnel
G. Appropriate safety signs
H. Safe work permits as required by Owner’s representative.
In addition, the Contractor shall be responsible for all related safe working requirements as specified
in the installation contract and as required by the Owner’s representative during performance.

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2. PRODUCTS
2.1 General
A. Unless specified in the installation contract as furnished by others, the Contractor shall furnish
all supervision, labor, tools, equipment, machinery and other items necessary for a complete
and workable installation.
B. Items shall be new and shall be installed only if in first-class condition.
C. Any apparatus, appliance, material, or work not shown on drawings or indicated in the
specifications but necessary to make the work complete and ready for operation, shall be
furnished, delivered and installed by the Contractor.
D. Substitutions for materials as called for on the drawings will be permitted only by written
approval of the Owner’s representative.
2.2 Material
A. Electrical materials shall be standardized and UL approved.
B. Refer to drawings and relevant specifications for detailed requirements of conduit, tray and
cable to be used.
C. Receiving and Preparation of Equipment

1. Examine and inspect equipment upon receipt for shortages or damage. Conduct such
testing as might be required to establish the condition of the equipment.
2. Unless a deficiency report is received, equipment is assumed to be received in good
condition, complete with all parts and components.
3. Carefully close, repair and restore shipping crates and boxes so as to maintain the
equipment in clean and like-new condition, and avoid loss of parts during storage.
4. Carefully review the installation / operations manual and other instructions furnished by
suppliers regarding protection of their equipment during storage and before plant
operations. The instructions outlined under this section represent minimum
requirements. Contractor shall also perform any additional maintenance or protective
measures recommended by equipment suppliers.
D. Handling and Storage (Contractor Area)

1. After equipment has been received and moved into the Contractor’s storage area, each
panel and cabinet shall be individually unpacked and visually inspected and checked for
correct and complete installation of all parts, components, equipment and associated
devices in accordance with the manufacturer's drawings. The Fluor Construction
Procedure Manual shall be followed in the event equipment materials are found to be
damaged upon receipt. Protective packaging shall then be re-installed following
inspection and shall not be removed until the equipment is ready to be installed in its
permanent location.
2. Store and protect equipment and materials from the time it is taken from the warehouse
until final installation and acceptance. Any defect or damage must be promptly identified
to the Owner’s representative.

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3. The type of storage and protection shall be determined from the manufacturer's
instructions and specific instructions from the Owner’s representative.
4. Maintenance requirements at the storage areas shall include the following:
a. Access shall be controlled.
b. Condition of the storage area shall be monitored so that lack of protection, such as
loss of heat or weatherproof covering, is detected and corrected.
c. Fire protection shall be compatible with materials stored and type of storage.
d. Sources of contamination, such as rodents, flooding, and eating and drinking in
areas, shall be controlled.
5. Storage areas shall be organized to maintain proper segregation of material. Items shall
retain PO (Purchase Order) and equipment tag identification for retrievability and
inventory control. Bins and racks shall be provided to segregate material by usage and
classes. Floor storage shall be laid out in a given pattern to facilitate traceability of items;
and their current locations shall be part of the storage records.
E. Equipment Nameplates
All equipment must be identified with a phenolic nameplate. All major electrical equipment will
be purchased and supplied with a nameplate.
1. The contractor is responsible for supplying and installing nameplates on the following;
a. pushbutton pedestals (local control station)
b. field mounted duplex receptacles, welding outlets, field lighting transformer and
panels, junction boxes and lighting fixtures
c. furnished electrical equipment that does not have an attached nameplate
2. Each nameplate shall have a white background and engraved black lettering. The
nameplate shall contain the equipment service description on the top line and equipment
tag number on the bottom line. Service description shall be in Spanish language.
3. The nameplate shall be mounted at the top center of the unit or in a prominent location.
The nameplate ancillary equipment (field transformers, panels, pushbutton stations) shall
be engraved with 4 mm tall black lettering.
4. Nameplates shall be attached by stainless steel screws. Adhesive or tape is not
acceptable.
F. Protection of Installed Equipment
During the installation period, and until the work has been finally accepted, the Contractor shall
properly and adequately protect raceways and all items of equipment from the adverse effects
of water, dampness, dust, falling objects and injury due to the activities of the Contractor's
workmen and others. In the event that damage occurs to equipment due to negligence of the
Contractor, the Contractor shall, at own expense, replace, repair, or have repaired the
damaged item subject to the approval of the Owner’s representative.

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3. INSTALLATION
3.1 General
A. Electrical Installation Requirements

1. Contract drawings indicate the general layout of the complete electrical system and show
arrangements of feeders, circuits, outlets, switches, controls, panelboards, substations,
service equipment fixtures and other work.
2. Bring to the Owner’s representative's attention discrepancies between plans and As-
Constructed conditions. Contractor shall maintain As-built drawings of any change to be
submitted to Owner’s representative.
3. The Contractor shall verify the location and method for connecting to each item of
equipment. Bring discrepancies to the Owner’s representative's attention for resolution.
4. All equipment and wiring installation must comply with requirements stated in the NEC for
the specified electrical area classification.
5. Install equipment and material in accordance with contract requirements. No deviation
will be permitted except by written authorization of the Owner’s representative. Materials
or equipment improperly installed shall be removed and reinstalled to the satisfaction of
the Owner’s representative, at the Contractor's expense.
B. Electrical Work in Hazardous Areas
The Contractor shall be responsible for safe performance of the work without disruption to
existing operations when installation is required in hazardous areas or operating portions of
existing plant facilities. Any and all provisions shall be made by the Contractor as required and
specified by the Owner’s representative, including safe work permits and inspection of the area
for possible work hazards, conflicts and interferences.
C. Testing and Preparation for Energization

1. The Contractor shall perform inspection, testing, and calibration of electrical equipment
and systems in accordance with the referenced Specifications.
2. The Owner’s representative reserves the right to inspect and test any portion of the
equipment and materials at any time during the installation process.
3. Before connecting fixtures or equipment to the wiring system, the Contractor shall first
verify that all wiring and connections are free from short-circuits, open-circuits and
unintentional earths.
4. The Contractor shall test the entire system in the presence of the Owner’s representative
and verify that the entire electrical system is properly installed before energization of any
portion of the electrical system. All equipment required to test the electrical system or
system components shall be provided by and at the expense of the Contractor. All tests
shall be documented on approved forms and results presented to Owner’s
representative.
5. The Contractor shall secure the written approval of the Construction Superintendent
before energization of any portion of the electrical system.

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3.2 Equipment Installation
A. Transformers
1. Power transformers shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Take the following additional precautions:
a. Protect against moisture or foreign materials entering the transformer.
b. Maintain positive gas pressure during storage and during installation of liquid filled
transformers.
2. Inspect for the following:
a. Oil level
b. Oil leaks
c. No-load tap changer in correct position
d. External damage
3. The Contractor shall be responsible to check the transformer foundation location to
coordinate attachment of both primary and secondary bus duct or cables.
4. Complete the bus duct connections to transformer using a torque wrench as prescribed
by supplier.
B. Switchgear and Motor Control Centers (Not installed in prefabricated electrical rooms)
Install switchgear and motor control centers in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Take the following precautions:
1. Store indoors in a clean, dry place with a moderate temperature. Cover with plastic tarp.
Install and activate space heaters inside units. Space heaters shall be kept energized
until switchgear is in service.
2. Store switchgear breakers upright and supported so that studs will not be bent or breaker
parts damaged. Do not use moisture-absorbing covers. Use nonabsorbent paper or
plastic.
3. Torque all bus bolts to manufacturer's recommendations.
4. Check floor for levelness. Weld or bolt switchgear and motor control center structures to
floor channels. Particular attention shall be given to the installation of GIS (Gas Insulated
Switchgear) to ensure allowable 1 in 1000 floor alignment is met.
5. Inspect equipment and remove shipping members in bus area before testing.
6. Assemble all ship loose parts as prescribed by Suppliers' installation instructions. Use
torque wrenches on all bus connections to Supplier's specifications.
7. Complete assembly of switchgear shipping sections, paying particular attention to
interconnection wiring requirements.
8. Perform testing according to the project testing specification. Complete inspection and
testing of switchgear and motor control center components, instruments, meters and
relays.

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C. Battery and Uninterruptible Power Systems (Not installed in prefabricated electrical rooms)
1. Install batteries and battery chargers in accordance with the contract drawings and
manufacturer's instructions and charge batteries as specified by the manufacturer.
2. Energization, test and checkout of battery back-up or uninterruptible power supply
system shall be performed by, or in cooperation with, an authorized equipment
representative when start-up service is included with equipment PO. Otherwise, place
equipment in service only after completing the preparation requirements following
supplier recommendations.
D. Mechanical Equipment
Install the electrical portion of mechanical equipment items following the manufacturer's
instructions and recommendations. Review and inspect the electrical system installation to
verify compliance with the equipment specifications and related electrical requirements.
3.3 Electrical Installation - Aboveground
A. Conduit Systems
1. General Installation Criteria
a. Contractor shall install all conduit systems shown on the contract electrical
drawings. The conduit shall be cut square, with ends reamed and, where
applicable, with sharp, clean-cut threads. Conduit size shall be as indicated on the
drawings.
Field bend conduit shall have a minimum radius as indicated in applicable codes.
The radius of the bend shall be taken as the radius of curve at the inner edge of
the elbow.
b. The conduit shall maintain a uniform circular cross-section throughout the bend.
Contractor is responsible for determining above-grade conduit lengths. If conduits
change elevation when entering or leaving the main conduit rack, they shall not
interfere with piping or block space designated for future use. Contractor shall
provide pull points where shown or required to limit the number of bends in any
conduit run in accordance with NEC.
c. Swab clean conduit runs by pulling an appropriate size mandrel through the
conduit before installation of wire or cable.
d. Contractor is responsible for protecting all conduits during construction. Plug or
cap temporary openings in the conduit system to prevent entrance of moisture or
foreign matter. Contractor shall replace, at his own expense, conduits and ducts
containing foreign materials that cannot be removed.
e. Coat joints and couplings with conductive non lead-based thread compound before
installation.
f. All conduit and fittings shall have a minimum of 5 threads fully engaged at all
connections. Running threads or threadless conduit fittings are prohibited.
g. Install conduit that touches fireproofing or that passes through a firewall following
the contract drawings and specifications. Fit vertical conduit drops exceeding 6 m
with a drainage fitting at the low point. For drops into panels, terminal cabinet
wireways, buildings, switchgear or hubbed equipment, use a drainage-type seal
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h. The smallest size of rigid conduit shall be ¾”.

i. Overhead conduit drops to small equipment and instruments shall not enter directly
into the device. The conduit connection shall be liquid-tight flexible conduit. For
prevention of moisture draining into the device, use a T-condulet. Orient the
condulet vertically with the flex connection coming off the centre-hub and an
acceptable drainage fitting placed in the bottom hub. Flush plugs with drilled holes
will not be acceptable as drainage fittings. Conduits shall enter cable boxes and
other field electrical cabinets from bottom or side only.
j. When conduits of various sizes are banked together, the bends and offsets must
be bent in a concentric fashion, or manufactured fittings should be used to achieve
the same intent.
k. PVC (polyvinyl chloride) jacket conduit must receive special care when threading
for less than full-length installation. Follow manufacturer's instructions and touch
up with PVC spray as soon as conduit is assembled. Do not bend PVC jacketed
conduit except as a last resort; then use specified roll-type benders. Use
manufactured bends or condulets rather than field bending.
2. Conduit Supports, Identification, and Routing
a. Fasten and support horizontal runs of rigid metal conduits at intervals in
accordance with NEC.
b. In general, conduit supports shall consist of unistrut-type channels with suitable
clamps and bolts. Channels shall be securely welded to the structural steel.
c. Supporting conduits from piping is not permitted unless specifically shown on
drawings.
d. Conduit supports may be welded to structural steel members. All welds and hot-
dip galvanizing damaged during installation shall be restored with galvanizing
epoxy-zinc paint.
e. Identify conduits at each end of the conduit run and on both sides of a wall or soffit
penetration. The identification number shall match the conduit number shown on
the drawing.
f. Normally, install exposed conduit parallel with or at right angles to walls, columns,
and beams.
g. Conduit runs shall avoid obstructions and unnecessary bends. Where possible,
conduit runs shall be a minimum of 100 mm from fireproofed steel and insulated
hot fluid lines, or any hot object over 150°C.
h. Route conduits for maximum practical accessibility of junction boxes and conduit
fittings without the use of scaffolding.
i. Whenever possible, route conduits a minimum of 8m horizontally from high fire risk
equipment.
j. Conduit routed on columns or vessels may be supported by ladder supports.
Where it is necessary to route the conduit between the ladder and the column or
vessel, maintain a minimum of 150 mm for toe space.

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3. Conduit Seals
a. To prevent the passage of gases, vapors, or flames from one portion of the
electrical installation to another through the conduit, provide explosion-proof seal
fittings located in conformance with NEC in conduit systems in hazardous
locations. The sealing compound used in the fittings shall not be affected by the
surrounding atmospheres or liquids and shall not have a melting point below 93°C.
b. Fit conduits entering into areas from classified Division 1 or Division 2 areas with
explosion-proof sealing fittings.
c. In order to prevent moisture from entering equipment, install drain seals on vertical
conduits immediately before entering equipment enclosures. Use drains at all low
points in the conduit systems and as required to prevent accumulation of moisture
in the conduit and the equipment enclosures. Seal within 450 mm of outside wall
overhead conduits passing through building walls.
d. Conduit sealing fittings shall not be packed or poured by Contractor until all
systems have been inspected and tested.
4. Conduit Fittings
a. Install with gaskets those fittings that are not explosion-proof.
b. Fit with breathers and drains all cast-metal junction boxes, terminal cabinets, and
equipment enclosures with flanged and bolted covers exposed to weather.
c. Install conduit bushings where wiring leaves the conduit system. All tapped
conduit openings in cast boxes without hubs shall have insulating sleeves
designed to prevent insulation damage.
d. To facilitate removal without disturbing the conduit and supply conductors, install
conduit unions directly adjacent to equipment subject to replacement or removal for
repairs (such as motors and motor starters).
e. Conduit unions provided at explosion-proof enclosures shall also be explosion-
proof and shall be located between the conduit seal fitting and the enclosure.
f. Fit conduit terminations in sheet metal or cast boxes without hubs with Myers-type
hubs. Locknuts and bushings will not be acceptable.
g. Wireways and cabinets for equipment shall not contain free knockouts. Plug
unused cut holes with hubs and flush plugs.
h. Install plugs in unused openings of fittings, junction boxes, and panelboards.
5. Flexible Conduit Systems
a. Use flexible couplings or flexible conduit to connect to vibrating equipment to
permit equipment movement or, where required in a conduit system, to facilitate
replacement of devices.
b. All flexible conduit connections to equipment, controls and instruments in Class 1,
Division 2 classified areas, shall be Type UA liquid-tight conduit, UL approved.
Install liquid-tight flexible metal conduit with termination fittings approved for the
purpose.
c. For Class 1, Division 1 areas, all flexible connections shall be explosion-proof
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d. Flexible liquid-tight connections to equipment over 1 ¼” size must have a bonding

conductor installed with the wire or cable of code size, or a bonding jumper with
clamps to maintain continuity.
6. EMT (Electrical Metallic Tubing) Conduit Installation
a. EMT conduit may only be used within the offices. It shall not be used in the plant
and for raceway systems in floor or wall slabs.
b. Perform field bending with EMT shoes, not rigid benders.
c. The smallest size to be used will be ¾” EMT.
d. Do not install EMT conduit within 2.5 m of finished floor in locations where
mechanical damage could occur unless concealed in wall construction.
e. Use only compression-type fittings in EMT systems.
B. Cable Tray
1. Materials
a. Cable tray-type and material shall be as shown on drawings. When not otherwise
indicated, heavy duty class hot-dipped galvanized steel tray shall be used in non-
corrosive areas and fiberglass will be used for corrosive areas.
b. Cable tray covers, if specified, shall be of the same material as the cable tray and
shall be ventilated. Required hardware to install covers shall be provided.
c. All tray sections and fittings shall have ends pre-punched with holes to match
splice connectors. Each straight section shall be furnished with a pair of splice
plates and necessary hardware for connection to another section or fitting.
d. Rigid splice plates and expansion connectors shall be fabricated from the same
material as the tray and fittings to which they are to be applied.
e. Tray hardware such as bolts, nuts, washers and threaded rods shall be stainless
steel.
f. Inside of cable tray system shall have no sharp edges, burrs, or projections that
could damage cables while being installed.
g. Splice plates shall be sized so that they shall not affect the load capacity of the
tray.
2. Installation
a. Support cable trays according to the manufacturer's standards and NEC for the
desired loading. The supporting system will allow for tray expansion as well as tray
containment.
b. Fit cable tray with expansion coupling and guides on straight runs.
c. Test metallic cable tray splice plates and expansion couplings to maintain a
resistance not exceeding 1 ohm. All splice plates and couplings shall be approved
for earth continuity.
d. Bond and effectively earth cable trays to provide a continuous path for fault current.
Materials for grounding shall be compatible with those used for the tray fabrication.
e. Field modifications or bends must maintain earth continuity.
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g. Bond conduits, ducts, or wireways feeding or picking up cabling from a cable tray
to the tray in an approved manner to maintain continuity of equipment earth.
h. Check the tray load rating to verify capacity for total weight of cable to be installed
in tray.
C. Cable Installation Practices

1. Cable runs shall be segregated by voltage and duty into groups, adjacent groups shall
have a minimum spacing as specified in the Document: PVDC-DC-0000-60-0001,
Design Criteria Electrical.
2. Cables in trays shall be secured on horizontal runs at intervals not to exceed 1 meter and
on vertical runs every 0.5 meter. Cable tray bending radius shall not be less than the
minimum bending radius of cables in the tray, provided by the cable vendor.
3. Single conductor cables must be bundled with suitable clamps in triplex formation to
withstand the dynamic loads associated with short-circuit, to remain in their position, and
that neither cables nor clamps are damaged. Weatherproof clamps and tapes must be
used for open-air installation.
4. Do not bend single-conductor and multiconductor cable to radii smaller than that
specified by the manufacturer or by the NEC code. Use special pull boxes or oversized
conduits to meet this requirement.
5. Cable terminations shall be performed by certified craftsmen working in complete
conformance with the manufacturer's instructions.
6. Pulling lubricants shall be soapstone powder, powdered talc, or a commercial pulling
compound approved for the purpose. No soap suds, soap flakes, oil, or grease shall be
used, as these may be harmful to cable insulation. Contractor shall use nylon or hemp
rope for pulling cable to avoid scoring the conduit.
7. Neatly lace, bundle and identify control wiring by typewritten heat-shrinkable tubing labels
on each conductor termination.
8. Install cables in conduits or cable tray in accordance with conduit and cable schedule
and as shown on the drawings. Any deviations in routing or method of installation must
have Owner’s representative's written authorization.
9. Splicing cables in conduits is prohibited. Splicing kits in cable trays and trenches are
only permitted for extra long cable runs, after written approval of the Owner’s
representative. Every cable splice has to be indicated on the “As-built” cable layouts.
Where required, lighting circuits may be spliced in conduit fittings.
10. Control cable terminations which includes approved fittings, terminating at a device shall
be in accordance with the wiring diagrams. Control wiring termination shall be made
using insulated sleeves and crimp-type spade lugs for all devices equipped with screw
terminals.
11. Terminate medium-voltage and high-voltage feeder cables in accordance with the
contract drawings and cable manufacturer's recommendations. Terminations at cast or
sheet metal boxes will use bulkhead type fittings. All medium voltage cable termination
shall have stress relieving termination kits installed.
12. Neatly train cables without interlacing and allow sufficient length in all boxes and
equipment panels to permit making a neat arrangement. Secure cables in a manner to
avoid tension on conductors or terminals, and protect from mechanical injury and from
moisture at the exposed end. Sharp bends over conduit bushings are prohibited.

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13. Damaged cables shall be removed and replaced at Contractor's expense

14. Cables shall be identified at each termination, as they enter and exit from grade, at entry
and exit from cable ducts, and as they pass through walls and floors, by cable markers,
tied to the cables, bearing the cable number given in the cable schedule. The numbering
of the cables shall be related to the equipment number, as listed in the project equipment
List, of the equipment with which they are associated.
15. Wires / pairs shall be tagged at each connection side. Tags shall be readable from the
front of the equipment. Individual instrument pairs of multipair cables or twisted pairs
shall be tagged per pair, or per wire when no pair cables are used, with the instrument
number. Wires of electrical control cable shall be tagged with the terminal number to
which they are connected.
D. Grounding
1. The grounding plans and standard details indicate the minimum requirements for earth
systems.
2. Grounding conductors extended above grade and exposed to possible damage shall be
suitably protected by installation in conduit.
3. Do not loop grounding buses or conductors between equipment. Connect equipment to
be earthed directly to grounding electrodes, grounding connection buses, or the plant
main grounding loop.
4. Bond the following items to the grounding system:.
a. Motor (300HP and above), generator and transformer frames.
b. Noncurrent-carrying metallic parts of electrical equipment and installations, such as
switchgear cubicles, panelboards, pushbutton stations, motor control centers and
substation fences.
c. Structural columns of buildings, bus structures, towers and platforms.
d. Lightning arresters and lightning shield conductors.
e. Metallic messengers of self-supporting cables.
f. Tanks, vessels, stacks, exchangers and similar equipment not directly bolted to a
earthed supporting structure.
g. Operating pipes or rods of overhead airbreak switches.
h. Exposed conductive materials enclosing electrical conductors, such as metallic
conduit, electrical metallic tubing, metallic sheaths and shields, cable troughs, trays
and racks, wireways, busways and raceways.
i. Pipe support columns in process area.
5. Make grounding system connections for equipment earths, system earths and grounding
electrodes with cadweld connections that are accessible to facilitate inspection and test.
Grounding connections to steel structure shall be solderless compression connectors.
6. Maintain grounding for static and lightning protection independent of the electrical
equipment and system grounding. The lightning protection connection to earth should be
direct via a shortest route.
7. Extend ground loop tails above grade at convenient locations to connect buses for
connection of equipment grounding conductors.

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8. Drive grounding electrodes to their full length. To facilitate testing, connection clamps
shall be removable from the grounding electrode.
E. Lighting, switches, receptacles and welding outlets

1. Final adjustment and aiming of fixtures shall be by Contractor under the direction of
Owner’s representative.
2. Identification cards in panelboard doors shall be typewritten to identify all circuits.
3. Fixtures shall be clean at the time of acceptance of the work and every lamp shall be
operable.
4. All fixtures shall be installed following standard electrical details. Changes shall be
approved by Owner’s representative before installation.
5. Where fixture locations shown on drawings may result in shadows or obstructed lighting,
the fixture shall be relocated after review with Owner’s representative.
6. In horizontal conduit runs that support pendant-mounted lighting fixtures, conduit
supports shall be installed as close as practical to vertical drops.
7. Lighting switches, receptacles and welding outlets must be installed in accordance with
associated layout drawings, detail drawings.
8. All receptacles and socket outlets shall be identified by a label indicating the identification
number in accordance with the layout drawings and distribution board circuit schedule.
F. Installation Assemblies
1. Standard installation assembly details, as referred from the plan drawings, depict the
minimum requirements and typical configuration of equipment and electrical devices.
Installation shall meet or exceed these requirements, whereas configuration and
orientation may be adjusted to suit field conditions.
2. Deviations from the standard assemblies must be reviewed and approved by Owner’s
representative.
3. For clarification of the minimum requirements and to define standard technical practices,
refer to Standard Installation Notes, which may be supplementary to the assembly
details.
4. In addition, review the general notes on each drawing for clarification or modifications
that may be intended for the detail installation.
G. Special Systems and Miscellaneous

1. Install special electrical systems in accordance with each system specification, scope of
work, drawings, details, and manufacturer's instructions. Examples of systems with
unique technical installation requirements are the following:
a. Lightning protection
b. Cathodic protection (If applicable)
c. Communications
d. Alarm and monitoring system

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2. Install field junction boxes, cabinets, and control stations on steel columns and specially
made steel pedestals. Do not install on the railings and steel cladding.
3. Painting
Contractor shall do all touch-up painting on electrical equipment that may have been
damaged during installation. Contractor shall not do touch-up painting on motors.
Touch-up paint for motor control equipment, switchgear and power transformers shall be
supplied by the equipment Supplier. All other paint shall be furnished by Contractor and
shall be in accordance with the referenced Specifications.
4. Calibration and setting of protective devices, relays, and breakers shall be performed by
qualified technicians in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Refer to Relay
Coordination Setting Records and related data prepared for the project for proper setting
of all devices.
3.4 Electrical Installation - Below-grade
A. Preparation
1. Before laying out work, exercise proper precaution to verify each measurement.
2. Use extreme caution before excavation in areas with existing building and/or installed
equipment areas to locate the installed below-grade services.
B. Inspection
Visual check of electrical items shall be made before those items are permanently installed.
C. Installation
1. Trenching, backfilling, compacting and concrete work shall comply with the relevant civil
and structural installation specifications.
2. Dig trenches to the required depth without pockets or dips. Remove large stones from the
bottom of the trench and firmly tamp loose fill in the trench bottom before conduit is laid.
3. Conduit / Duct Banks
The following describes the requirements for the installation of electrical conduits and / or
ducts, enclosed in concrete, below-grade, for the purpose of pulling in cables and / or
individual conductors:
a. Precast concrete, or composite, manholes shall be used, located at intervals
prescribed by the applicable codes, and where required for direction changes,
intersections, and convenience. The manholes shall have cast-in-place inserts for
the mounting of accessories and provision for a lockable cover.
b. All concrete-enclosed conduit shall be rigid PVC, schedule 80, type DB, or an
approved substitute except as specified below.
c. Wherever duct banks cross under roadways or railbeds, use galvanized rigid steel or
FRE conduits in all cases, extending 1.5 m beyond the edge of the road bed.
Minimum depth to the top of the duct bank shall be 1.5 m below top of rail or 1 m
below roadway grade, and shall be reinforced with rebar.
d. Rigid galvanized steel conduit shall be installed where below-grade conduit turns up
to exit the duct bank. Refer to the appropriate electrical installation details.

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e. Use only approved water-tight couplings for joining different types of conduit / ducts,
such as RGS, rigid PVC, FRE, etc
f. Arrange conduit in tiers, as indicated on the duct bank cross sectional drawing.
Place the conduit in the desired formation so that the vertical and horizontal
separation will be no less than 190 mm between the centers of adjacent conduits.
g. To obtain this separation, use plastic separators or rebar installed at intervals of 1.5
m and then tie the individual conduit together with heavy twine or wraps to form a
rigid skeleton conduit structure. Run earth cable (# 2/0minimum) along the top of the
total length of ductbank. Connect the earth cable to the plant earth grid and earth
rods in the manholes as indicated on the drawings. Conduits that terminate in
manholes shall have bell ends flush with manhole wall.
h. Utilize an approved device, or method, for maintaining support and separation prior
to concrete placement
i. Install below-grade conduit with a minimum slope of 80 mm in 30 m. Slope the
conduit to a suitable sump area. Refer to the drawings for the desired slope and
sump area.
j. In laying the conduit, stagger the couplings in adjacent runs, both horizontally and
vertically, by at least 900 mm.
k. Conduits that terminate in manholes shall have bell-ends set flush with the inside
wall of the manhole
l. A ground conductor, minimum # 2/0 stranded bare copper, shall be run along the top
of the duct bank, and terminated at a ground rod in each manhole, and connected to
the plant ground grid.
m. Unless shown otherwise on the drawings, terminate all stub-ups 80 mm above
finished grade elevation surface of concrete. Cap stub-ups prior to pulling the cables
and identify stub-ups with permanent metal tags displaying the circuit number(s) and
destination.
n. Install a 2 mm diameter polyethylene pull cord equivalent to Jetline Products No. 332
in all spare conduits not containing wire and cable. Cap spare conduit.
o. Encase all conduits in red colored 20 MPa concrete with a minimum cover of 80mm
on top, bottom and sides of conduit.
p. Backfill shall be soft dirt or sand tamped into place. Fill the trench to the top and
restore surface to its original condition. Remove excess earth. Conduit duct banks
shall have a minimum earth cover of 450 mm.
q. Mark below-grade duct banks with a 150 mm wide yellow polyethylene tape buried
150 mm under the surface directly over the duct banks. Mark the tape thus: Caution
- Buried Electrical Cable.
r. For sealing conduits, use only non-thermoplastic compounds, such as J. M. Duxseal,
or an approved substitute. The compound shall have no effect on rubber or rubber-
like insulation, lead, aluminum, or ferrous alloys; it shall be insoluble in water and
withstand maximum temperature ranges of the locality. Note that this stipulation
does not pertain to explosion-proof seals which require a different compound.
s. Manholes shall be forced-air ventilated during installation of cable, accessories and
cable splices.
D. Direct Burial Cable

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1. Install armored cable on a 75 mm bed of screened sand with a minimum of 600 mm

below-grade or deeper than frozen soil layer, whichever the stringent shall be followed.
Install an additional 75 mm of sand and then a 38 mm concrete tile of suitable width or
bricks along the full length to protect the cables. Concrete tile required for MV & HV
cable installation only.
2. Backfill the trench with soft dirt or sand tamped into place.
3. Mark the trench with a yellow polyethylene tape buried 150mm below the surface
continuously along the trench. Mark the tape thus: Cuidado - Cable Eléctrico Enterrado,
4. Mark the route of direct buried cables with concrete, or concrete tile, posts with
permanent metal tags and warning signs, at each end of the route, at points of change of
direction, and at intervals not to exceed 60 m.
E. Conduit in Concrete Slabs

Use rigid galvanized steel conduit wherever installed in concrete floors, or foundations of plant,
administration and ancillary buildings.
F. Grounding
All below-grade grounding connections shall be cad-weld connections.
4. AS BUILT DOCUMENTS
Contractor shall maintain a continuous record of all field changes, and at the conclusion of the work, shall
incorporate all such changes on the “as built” drawings and other engineering data. Contractor shall submit
the required number of hard copies as well as electronic copies to Owner’s representative.
Contractor’s revisions shall show details of those locations where the Work performed by Contractor was at
variance with the details shown on the drawings (either released for construction by Owner’s representative
or furnished by Contractor and reviewed by Owner’s representative). Contractor’s submittal to Owner’s
representative of such “As Built” drawings shall be made on a continuous basis as the work proceeds, but
in all cases prior to the date of notice of Final Acceptance. As Built data shall be transmitted to Owner’s
representative as native format electronic files.
The following documents should be kept “As Built”
A. Hazardous Area Classification
B. Electrical Single Line Diagrams
C. Panelboard Schedules
D. Electrical Schematic and Wiring Diagrams
E. Protective Relay Coordination Diagrams and Setting Records
F. Installation Details
G. Field Inspection Records and Testing Reports
H. Other Records and Reports Required by Local Regulations
I. Other as-built documents required by local governing regulations and Owner’s representative Quality
Control Requirements
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PUEBLO VIEJO PROJECT

Specification No. SP-0000-60-0030

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Rev. Originator Rev Revision Description

 New Issue  Entire Specification Re-issued

APPROVALS SIGNATURES DATE

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B. Work not included

AFBMA Anti-Friction Bearing Manufactures Association Inc.

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ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

* This applies to the CEC regulations – Overhead crane grounding

Contractor must submit material samples and documentation to Owner’s representative’s

1.4 Quality Assurance

Installation of electrical facilities shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Owner’s

B. Coordination with Other Trades

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1.5 Inspection and Testing

E. Maintaining tools and machinery in safe operating condition

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B. Items shall be new and shall be installed only if in first-class condition.

A. Electrical materials shall be standardized and UL approved.

C. Receiving and Preparation of Equipment

D. Handling and Storage (Contractor Area)

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F. Protection of Installed Equipment

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A. Electrical Installation Requirements

B. Electrical Work in Hazardous Areas

C. Testing and Preparation for Energization

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3.2 Equipment Installation

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3.3 Electrical Installation - Aboveground

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h. The smallest size of rigid conduit shall be ¾”.

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d. Flexible liquid-tight connections to equipment over 1 ¼” size must have a bonding

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C. Cable Installation Practices

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13. Damaged cables shall be removed and replaced at Contractor's expense

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E. Lighting, switches, receptacles and welding outlets

G. Special Systems and Miscellaneous

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3.4 Electrical Installation - Below-grade

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D. Direct Burial Cable

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1. Install armored cable on a 75 mm bed of screened sand with a minimum of 600 mm

E. Conduit in Concrete Slabs

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