Compliance

R E S I D E N T I A L
GENERAL ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION
CONTENTS
SECTION-16010 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION – GENERAL
SECTION-16150 EARTHING AND BONDING
SECTION-16160 CABLES
SECTION-16170 CABLE TRUNKING AND CABLE TRAY
SECTION-16180 CONDUIT INSTALLATION
SECTION-16190 LIGHTING
SECTION-16200 WIRING ACCESSORIES
SECTION-16210 SUPPLEMENTARY STEEL, CHANNEL AND SUPPORTS
SECTION-16220 DRAWINGS AND DIAGRAMS
SECTION-16230 ATS
SECTION-16240 CAPACITOR BANK AND ACTIVE FILTER
SECTION-16250 EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS
SECTION-16270 POWER DISTRIBUTION PANELS
SECTION-16280 STANDBY GENERATOR
SECTION-16300 AUDIO INTERCOM SYSTEM
SECTION-16320 IDENTIFICATION – ELECTRICAL
SECTION-16330 CCTV
SECTION-16360 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
SECTION-16390 SMATV SYSTEM
SECTION-16400 TESTING & COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SECTION-16410 STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEM
Section 06010 – Electrical Installation

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CONTENTS
SECTION 16230
AUTO TRANSFER SWITCH (ATS)
INDEX
Page
1. General 3
2. Transfer Switch 3
3. Bypass-Isolation Switch 3
4. Microprocessor Control Module 4
5. Operation 4
6. Compliance with codes and Standards 5
7. Withstand current ratings 6
8. Tests and Certification 6
9. Configuration and Manufacturer 6
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AUTO TRANSFER SWITCH (ATS)
1.1 General
1.1.1 Furnish and install automatic transfer and bypass-isolation switch system with number of
poles, amperage, and voltage and withstand ratings as shown on the plans. The system Comply with ABB brand TruOne ATS in has
shall consist of two elements: an automatic transfer switch and a two way bypass-isolation inbuilt by pass facility.
switch.
1.1.2 The automatic transfer switch shall be provided with fully rated overlapping neutral
transfer contacts. The neutrals of the normal and emergency power sources shall be
connected together only during the transfer and retransfer operation and remain connected
together until power source contacts close on the source to which transfer or retransfer is Comply.
being made The overlapping neutral transfer contacts shall not overlap for a time duration
greater than 100 milliseconds. A non-over-lapping neutral transfer (fourth) pole shall not be
acceptable.
1.2 Transfer Switch
1.2.1 The transfer switch unit shall be electrically operated and mechanically held. The electrical
operator shall be a single solenoid mechanism, momentarily energized to minimize power
consumption and heat generation. The operating transfer time shall be one-sixth (1/6) of a
second or less. Comply.
The switch shall be positively locked and unaffected by voltage variations or momentary
outages so that contact pressure is maintained at a constant value and temperature rise at the
contacts is minimized for maximum reliability and operating life. The switch shall be
mechanically interlocked to ensure only one of two possible positions-normal or emergency.
1.2.2 All main contact shall be silver composition. Switches shall have segmented, blow-on
construction for high withstand current capability and be protected by separate arcing
contacts. Inspection of all contacts (movable and stationary), linkages and moving parts
shall be possible from the front of the switch without dis-assembly of operating linkages and
without disconnection of power conductors. A manual operating handle shall be provided for Comply.
maintenance purposes. The handle shall permit the operator to manually stop the contacts at
any point throughout the entire travel to properly inspect and service the contacts when
required.
1.3 Bypass-Isolation Switch Two way bypass provided as in built function

with new technology , Bypass required to
1.3.1 A two-way bypass-isolation switch shall provide manual bypass of the load to either provide way to supply load with power
source and permit isolation of the automatic transfer switch from all source and load during ATS maintenance (preventive or
power conductors. All main contacts shall be manually driven. corrective ) ABB developed TruOne to have
preventive maintenance as digital option in
the devise and to do corrective maintenance
1.3.2 Power interconnections shall be silver plated copper bus bar. The only field installed power without disturbing the power by removing
connections shall be at the service and load terminals of the bypass-isolation switch. All the ATS mechanism (includes all electronic
control inter-wiring shall be provided with disconnect plugs. components, controller, solenoid mechanism )
and the poles will keep suppling the power
1.3.3 Separate bypass and isolation handles shall be utilized to provide clear distinction between normally to the load ( poles and termination
the two functions. The bypass handle shall provide three operating modes: By-pass to should be segregated as form 2. if the fault
normal, Automatic and bypass to emergency. Bypass to the load carrying source shall be happened in the poles (over heat ,over load
affected without any interruption of power to the load (make-before-break contacts). The or short circuit then all ATS brands are same
operating speed of the bypass contacts shall be the same as that of the associated automatic since ATS and bypass have common
transfer switch and shall be independent of the speed at which the manual bypass handle is terminals and that fault will impact terminals.
operated. In the automatic mode, bypass contacts shall be all open so they will not be
subjected to fault currents.

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1.3.4 The isolation handle shall provide three operating modes: Closed, Test and Open. The test
mode shall permit testing of the entire emergency power system, including the automatic
transfer switch(es), without any interruption of power to the load. The open mode shall
completely isolate the automatic transfer switch from all source and load power conductors.
When in the Open mode, it shall be possible to completely withdraw the automatic transfer
switch for inspection or maintenance to conform to code requirements without removal of
power conductors or the use of any tools. Comply as per IEC 60947-6-1.
1.3.5 When the isolation switch is in the TEST or OPEN mode, the bypass switch shall
function as a manual transfer switch allowing transfer and retransfer of the load between the
two available sources without the feedback of load-regenerated voltage to the transfer
switch. This transfer/retransfer operation shall comply with Paragraph 42. of UL 1008.
1.4 Microprocessor Control Module
1.4.1 The control module shall direct the operation of the transfer switch. The module's sensing
and logic shall be controlled by a built-in microprocessor for maximum reliability, minimum
maintenance, and inherent digital communications capability. The control module shall be
connected to the transfer switch by an interconnecting wiring harness. The harness shall
include a keyed disconnect plug to enable the control module to be disconnected from the
transfer switch for route maintenance. Comply as per IEC 60947-6-1. Control
module is in built with ATS switch as per
1.4.2 The control module shall be completely enclosed with a protective cover and be ABB brand TruOne standard.
mounted separately from the transfer switch unit for safety and ease of maintenance. Sensing
and control logic shall be provided on plug-in printed circuit bards for maximum
reliability. Interfacing relays shall be industrial control grade plug-in type with dust
covers. All relays shall be identical to minimize the number of unique parts.
1.4.3 The control panel shall meet or exceed the voltage surge withstand capability in
accordance with IEE standard 4672-1974 (ANSI C37.90a-1974) and the impulse
withstand voltage test in accordance with the proposed NEMA standard ICS 1-109.
1.5 Operation
1.5.1 Three phase control shall be provided for three phase power sources. Three phase controls
shall include a selector switch to enable temporary operation on single phase power sources.
1.5.2 The voltage of each phase of the normal source shall be monitored, with pickup adjustable
from 85 to 100% and dropout adjustable from 75 to 98% of pickup setting, both in
increments of 1%, and shall be fully field adjustable without the use of any tools, meters or
power supplies. Repetitive accuracy of settings shall be ± 2% or better over an operating
temperature range of -20 oC to 70 oC. Factory set to pick up at 90% and drop out at 85%.
1.5.3 The control module shall include four time delays that are fully field-adjustable in
increments of atleast 13 steps over the entire range as follows: Comply.
1.5.3.1 Time delay to override momentary normal source outages to delay all transfer switch and
engine starting signals. Adjustable from 0 to 6 seconds. Factory set a 1 second, unless
indicated otherwise on the plans.
1.5.3.2 Transfer to emergency time delay. Adjustable from 0 to 5 minutes. Factory set at 0 minutes
unless indicated otherwise on the plans.
1.5.3.3 Retransfer to normal time delay. Time delay is automatically bypassed if emergency
source fails and normal source is acceptable. Adjustable from 0 to 30 minutes. Factory set at
30 minutes unless otherwise indicated on the plans. Provide a toggle switch to manually

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bypass time delay on retransfer.
1.5.3.4 Unloaded running time delay for emergency engine generator cooldown. Adjustable from
0 to 60 minutes. Factory set at 5 minutes, unless indicated otherwise on the plans.
1.5.4 A set of DPDT gold-flashed contacts rated 10 amps. 32VDC shall be provided for a low-
voltage engine start signal when the normal source fails. The start signal shall prevent dry
cranking of the generator by requiring the generator to reach proper output, and to run for
the duration of the cooldown setting regardless of whether the normal source restores before
the load is transferred. Also provide a commit/no commit to transfer selector switch to select
whether the load should be transferred to the emergency generator if the normal source
restores before the generator is ready to accept the load.
1.5.5 A momentary-type test switch shall be provided to simulate a normal source failure. Also,
terminals for a remote contact which opens to signal the ATS to transfer to emergency and Comply.
terminals for remote contacts which open to inhibit transfer to emergency and/or retransfer
to normal shall be provided.
1.5.6 A visual position indicator shall be provided to indicate bypass-isolation switch position.
Pilot lights shall indicate availability of power sources and automatic transfer switch
position. A prominent and detailed instruction plate shall be furnished.
1.5.7 One set of auxiliary contact shall be provided rated 10 amps, 480V AC, consisting of one
contact closed when the ATS is connected to normal and one contact closed when the ATS
is connected to emergency. Output terminals to signal the actual availability of the normal
and emergency sources as determined by the voltage sensing pickup and dropout
settings for each source, shall be provided.
1.5.8 Each switch shall be furnished with an operator's manual providing installation and
operating instructions.
1.6 Compliance with codes and Standards
1.6.1 The ATS/BPS shall conform to the current requirements of:

x UL 1008: Standard for automatic transfer switches
x NFPA 70: National electrical code, including use in emergency and standby
systems in accordance with Articles 517,700, 701 and 702
x NFPA 99: Essential electrical systems for health care facilities.
x NFPA 110: Standard for emergency and standby power systems.
x IEEE Standard 446: IEEE Recommended practice for emergency and standby power Comply as per IEC 60947-6-1.
systems (Orange Book)
x IEEE Standard 241: IEEE Recommended practice for electric power systems
in commercial buildings (Gray Book)
NEMA Standard
x ICS-2-447: AC Automatic Transfer Switches
x IEC: Standard for automatic transfer switches
1.6.2 The ATS shall be UL listed in accordance with UL 1008 as follows:

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1.6.2.1 Rated in amperes for total system transfer including control of motors, electric discharge
lamps, eclectic heating and tungsten filament lamp loads as referred to in paragraph 38.13 of
UL 1008.
1.6.2.2 Switches 400 amperes and below shall be suitable for 100 tungsten-filament lamp load.
1.6.2.3 Temperature rise tests after the overload and endurance tests to confirm the ability of the
transfer switches to carry their rated current within the allowable temperature limits. Comply as per IEC 60947-6-1.
1.6.2.4 No welding of contacts. Transfer switch must be electrically operable to alternate source
after the withstand current tests.
1.6.2.5 Dielectric tests at 1960 volts, rms, minimum after the withstand current test.
1.6.2.6 In addition to the above, ATS / BPS for use with fire pumps shall conform to the
requirements of NFPA 20, standard for Centrifugal fire pumps.
1.7 Withstand current ratings.
1.7.1 The ATS / BPS shall be rated to withstand the available rms symmetrical short-circuit current
at the ATS / BPS terminals with the type of over-current protection shown on the plans.
1.8 Tests and Certification.

Two way bypass provided as in built function
1.8.1 All production units shall be subjected to the following factory tests: with new technology , Bypass required to
provide way to supply load with power
1.8.1.1 The complete ATS / BPS shall be tested to ensure proper operation of the individual during ATS maintenance (preventive or
components and correct overall sequence of operation and to ensure that the operating corrective ) ABB developed TruOne to have
transfer time, voltage, frequency and time delay settings are in compliance with the preventive maintenance as digital option in
specification requirements. the devise and to do corrective maintenance
without disturbing the power by removing
1.8.1.2 The switch shall be subjected to a dielectric strength test per NEMA Standard ICS 1-109.21. the ATS mechanism (includes all electronic
components, controller, solenoid mechanism )
1.8.2 Upon request, the manufacturer shall provide a notarized letter certifying compliance with and the poles will keep suppling the power
all of the requirements of this specification including compliance with the above codes and normally to the load ( poles and termination
standards, and withstand current ratings. The certification shall identify, by serial number(s), should be segregated as form 2. if the fault
the equipment involved. No exceptions to the specifications, other than those stipulated at happened in the poles (over heat ,over load
the time of submittal, shall be included in the certification. or short circuit then all ATS brands are same
since ATS and bypass have common
1.9 Configuration and Manufacturer. terminals and that fault will impact terminals.
1.9.1 The ATS / BPS system shall be supplied completely assembled in a form enclosure BSEN
60439.
1.9.2 The ATS / BPS manufacturer shall maintain a local service center capable of emergency
services or r out i ne preventive maintenance and shall offer p r e ve n t a t i ve ma i n t e n a n c e
c o n t r a c t s . The manufacturer shall maintain records of each switch, by serial number, for a
minimum of 20 years.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION COVER SHEET REVISED SHEETS
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ECG ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS GROUP CAPACITOR BANK SPECIFICATION REV.
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ECG Form No. E409 Rev. 5/03

CONTENTS
SECTION-16240
CAPACITOR BANK
INDEX
Page
1. General 2
2. Products and system 3
3. Field and installation work 6
4. Harmonic filter 6
5. Harmonic analysis 7
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SECTION-16240 CAPACITOR BANKS
1. GENERAL
Contractor shall supply and install power factor correction units, free standing, floor
mounted in the
Main Electrical Room. The units are expected to:
1. Maintain the power factor of the installation to a value not lower than 0.9.
2. Give a minimum reactive correction of kVAr, as indicated on the drawings. Comply.
3. Monitor the power factor by means of a power factor meter.

The complete system shall be installed in compliance with the manufacturer
recommendations and shall be approved by the Engineer prior to the ordering of
materials.
A. Related Documents
1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Capacitor banks installation for automatic
power factor compensation for full compliance to LOCAL ELECTRICITY
AUTHORITY’s Regulations For Electrical Installations.
2. STANDARDS: The capacitor banks panel shall be manufactured in
accordance with LOCAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY regulations and
standards in addition to BS EN 60831, BS EN 60871, BS EN 60931, IEC
60831-1, IEC 60631-2, IEC 60439-1, ISO 9001.
3. EQUIPMENT DATA: submit for approval detailed description of capacitor
banks panel and major components supported by manufacturer’s catalogues,
indicating compliance with the Standards, equipment characteristics, details
of construction, operating data, dimensions and weights etc. Give details of
miscellaneous items including incoming and outgoing feeder terminal Comply.
arrangement, connections at busbars, isolating, earthing, interlocks, control
devices, digital indicating and metering instruments etc.
4. TEST AND CERTIFICATES: submit complete certified manufacturer’s
type and routine test records, in accordance with the Standards
5. SHOP AND CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS: submit drawings for

approval including, but not limited to, the following:
a) Plans and elevation with indication of built- on equipment, exact
dimensions and weights
b) Arrangement of boards inside rooms allocated, indicating spaces and
clearances
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c) Arrangement of equipment inside board

d) One- line diagram of power system showing current ratings of
switchgear and types and locations of protective gear (relays,
instruments, CT’s, VT’s etc.)
e) All protecting devices shall show: the Short circuit current value, the
voltage drop, the indirect protection function in case of a fault with
respect the earthing system.
f) Schematic and elementary diagrams of control circuits
g) Foundation details, grouting holes, installation details
Comply.
h) Arrangement of incoming and outgoing feeders, terminal fittings,
instruments, busbar connections etc.
6. TECHNICAL LITERATURE: submit the following for approval prior to
placing orders for equipment manufacture:
a) Selection of capacitor bank rating, indicating type, range, features
and characteristics, etc.
b) All documents required by LOCAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY
and/or Civil Defence in the format required by these parties.
c) Method of setting of protective devices as coordinated with upstream
and downstream systems based on specific coordination curves of
protective devices used and specific calculated prospective sort-
circuit currents at various points.
7. TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTS: provide tools and instruments required for
No special tools required for the
normal routine inspection and maintenance and testing of circuit breakers and maintenance of capacitor bank panels.
protective devices as appropriate for type of switchgear supplied.
2. PRODUCTS AND SYSTEMS

A. General Requirements
1. Capacitor banks for automatic compensation, rating and steps numbers as
shown on drawings. The capacitor bank shall be of the detuned overrated
type for polluted network where the ratio of apparent power of harmonics
producing loads to total apparent power is between 15 and 25%.
2. Capacitor banks shall include, but not limited to capacitors,
contactors, controllers and enclosures.
Comply.
B. Low Voltage Capacitors with reactor (harmonic filter)
1. The capacitor bank has the followings minimum features:
a) Capacitors shall be dry type, three phases, metallised film, self-

healing type, with polypropylene or similar dielectric. The
capacitors’ rated voltage shall be 440V, 3 phase, 50 Hz, with
metallic enclosure.

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b) The use of polychlorinated biphenols (PCB) and oil as the capacitor

impregnation are not acceptable.
c) The losses in wafts shall not exceed 0.5W/kVAR, discharge resistor
included.
d) The capacitor shall operate satisfactory at 110% of nominal
voltage and 130% of nominal current at rated voltage and
frequency.
e) The capacitor shall be designed to operate safely in the listed
below temperature limits:
f) Minimum: -25°C / Maximum: +55°C
g) Average over 24 hours: +45°C
h) Annual average: +35°C.
i) The insulation level should be 6kV withstand voltage (1mm at 50Hz)
and 25kV impulse test withstand voltage (1.2/50 microseconds).
j) Each element forming the three phases capacitor shall be fitted with:
k) One HRC cartridge fuse Comply.
l) One overpressure disconnect device

m) One integral discharge resistor, to ensure that the capacitor is
discharged to a voltage not exceeding SOV measured at the
capacitor terminals, one minute after disconnection from the power
supply.
n) The group of each element forming a three phases capacitor unit shall
be installed in a metallic enclosure.
o) The capacitor shall be indoor type
p) Each capacitor shall be provided with three terminal pads
q) Ingress of protection: IP42 to BS EN 60529.
r) Each element of the three phases capacitor shall be installed in
horizontal position in order to improve natural cooling.
s) Type tests carried out on similar three phase capacitor banks, by
independent and recognized laboratory shall be supplied.
C. Contactors
Are to comply with BS EN 947 and be 3-phase, 3- pole, magnetic type, 600V
rating, capable of interrupting at least ten times rated capacitive current under
normal service conditions and are to have replaceable main arcing contacts and
arc quenching devices. Contactors are to withstand, without welding or burning of
contacts, an inrush current of 20 times normal rating for 4 seconds upon closing Comply.
and are to be capable of closing on the heaviest short-circuit of the system and
withstand the short circuit for the period of time required by upstream short circuit
protective device to operate. Contactors shall have an utilization category AC-6B
where the test data are to be derived from the AC-3 or AC-4 test values in
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accordance with table VIIb of BS EN 60947-4-1.

D. Power Factor Controller
The power factor controller has the following minimum features:
1. Panel mounting
2. Phase to phase or phase to neutral connection
Comply.
3. Independent alarm contact
4. Four regulation program
5. Seven step combination Comply with 4 step combination.
6. A quality alphanumerical display that enables the:

a) Display of the power factor and the energized steps
b) Indication of alarm tripping
c) Visualization of setting and programming operations
d) Capacitance loss of each capacitor step
e) Current overload
f) Total voltage harmonic distortion
g) Overvoltage
h) An alarm shall be activated if the programmed thresholds are exceeded:
i) Closing of the alarm contact, message on display, indication by red LED Comply.
In situations of overvoltage, over temperature or capacitor overload, all
compensation steps are automatically disconnected in order to protect the
equipment
7. In addition to the above mentioned alarms, at least five (5) programmable
additional alarm situations can be detected and reported on the display, A
future connection to BMS could be provided
8. The controller shall be able to achieve the following:
a) Overcompensation prevention
b) Power factor correction with fixed step
c) Minimum power factor
E. Enclosures
Enclosures shall be rigidly framed and bolted, with electro-galvanized
sheet steel enclosures, minimum thickness 1.5 mm, phosphatized.
primed with rust inhibiting primer and finished with thermal Comply. RAL color will be either RAL 7032.
polymerized polyester epoxy powder coating, grey colour (RAL
7703 or ANSI 61) to approval. Panel is to be vermin, dust and
rodent proof, IP42 protection to BS EN 60529 for indoor
installations, with adequate lifting means and base- frames and
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capable of being moved into position and directly bolted to floor

without additional sills.
3. FIELD AND INSTALLATION WORK
A. Installation
1. EQUIPMENT BASES: ensure that concrete bases and foundations provided
for installation of equipment are constructed in accordance with approved
shop and equipment manufacturer’s drawings and that holes for fixing bolts
and provisions for passage of cables etc. are provided as required.
2. CABLE TRENCHES: ensure that trench construction and covers provided
for installation of power and control cables are in accordance with approved
shop and construction drawings.
3. BUILT-IN ITEMS: ensure that equipment supports, fixings and the like,
and sleeves for passage of feeders and cables which are to be built into
concrete foundations, bases, cable trenches or building structure are
provided as and when required and that they are properly installed
4. EQUIPMENT: install on concrete bases etc., and assemble completely
Installation by MEP contractor.
plumb and level, before ‘grouting in holding- down bolts.
5. SUPPORTS AND TERMINATIONS: install all incoming and
outgoing cable supports, cables ends and termination fittings required
for power and control cables
6. RELAYS: set in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and in
accordance with an approved scheme
7. MAKE GOOD: damaged painted surfaces, clean and apply rust inhibiting
prime coat and two finishing coats of approved enamel upon delivery of
equipment to site, or as required by the Engineer
B. Inspection And Tests On Site
1. EQUIPMENT: inspect- equipment upon delivery to site and report any damage
to the Engineer
2. SWITCHGEAR: inspect and check capacitor bank for completeness,
component ratings, types, sizes, and wiring connections. Check phasing
of busbars, contacts and clearances
3. TEST: after installation and before hand over, carry out all tests required by
the governing codes and any other tests the Engineer may require to check
compliance of installation with the Specification, including insulation
resistance tests and operational tests (compensation)
4. Harmonic Filters And Surge Arrestors

1. Surge Arrestors shall be provided for each Main LV MDB panels.

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2. The harmonic levels as specified for harmonics generating equipment like VFD’s,
UPS etc. shall be complied with. Total harmonic level in the system shall not
exceed 3% of the system voltage.
3. Harmonic in the system shall be analysed by Contractor after energizing and Not applicable as there is no LV MDB panels
switching on the loads. If active filters are required, Contractor shall submit in this project.
three proposals with prices which shall be considered as an additional cost
under PC sum.
4. Harmonic study shall be included as part of the contract.
5. Harmonic Analysis
A harmonic analysis shall be performed based on an approximation method for
evaluating total harmonic distortion (THD) voltage at the point of common coupling
(PCC), defined to be on the secondary side of the utility supply transformer. The Harmonic software study will be provided.
analysis shall take into account other devices connected on the same mains network. Supply of AHF by MEP contractor.
In installation where harmonic current may affect sensitive equipment, the AC
Drive manufacturer shall provide an automatic adaptable harmonics compensator to
cope with permanent modification of harmonic contents.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION COVER SHEET REVISED SHEETS
THIS PAGE IS A RECORD OF ALL SPECIFICATION REVISIONS. REVISED SHEETS ONLY ATTACHED
NORMALLY, EACH TIME THE SPECIFICATION IS CHANGED ONLY ENTIRE SPECIFICATION RE-ISSUED
THE NEW OR REVISED PAGES ARE ISSUED. ENTIRE SPECIFICATION REVISED
THE NATURE OF THE REVISION IS BRIEFLY NOTED UNDER

ISSUED FOR
REMARKS BUT THESE REMARKS ARE NOT A PART OF THE
SPECIFICATION. THE REVISED PAGES BECOME PART OF THE REVIEW/COMMENTS
ORIGINAL SPECIFICATION AND SHALL BE COMPLETED WITHIN TENDER/QUOTATION X
THEIR ENTIRELY. PURCHASE
CONSTRUCTION
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ECG ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS GROUP EMERGENCY AND EXIT SPECIFICATION REV.

LIGHTS
DUBAI, UAE 0
ECG Form No. E409 Rev. 5/03

CONTENTS
SECTION 16270
POWER DISTRIBUTION PANELS
Page
1. Low voltage distribution panels 2
2. Control & protection devices 10
3. Control circuit wiring and auxiliary 11
4. Execution 14
5. Molded case circuit breaker(MCCB’S) 15
6. Final distribution boards 17
7. Mechanical Equipment Starter & Control Panel 19
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SECTION-16270 POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
1. LOW VOLTAGE DISTRIBUTION PANELS
1. General Requirements for Electrical Installation

1.1 DESCRIPTION
The main LV panel shall be of wall mounted type construction system conforming to
fully type tested designs, incorporating MCCB’s bus bars, measuring equipment etc. all
as required and complying with the latest edition of IEC / BS EN 60439-1. The
switchboard shall be from a reputed manufacturer/fabricator with an established and
certified quality assurance system to ISO 9001. None certified manufacturers shall not
be accepted.
Not applicable. No LV panels in this
All circuit breakers and bus bar ratings shall be as per the load schedules and drawings. submission.
All circuit breakers and bus bars shall be rated for 50 C. All auxiliary power supplies
shall be provided as per the manufacturer’s requirement.
All factories built assemblies shall be capable of withstanding the electrical,
mechanical and thermal stresses of the prospective fault level experience. The
prospective fault levels of the various factory built assemblies shall be as indicated
in the Drawings.
Type set certificates shall be submitted for all major equipment at the time of technical
submission. All factory built assemblies, as a complete unit shall have a rating equal to or
greater than the integrated equipment rating as indicated in the Drawing.
Main distribution panels
Switchboard construction shall be designed to FORM 2, Type - 2 minimum 1.6mm
thick electro-galvanized steel coated standards for panels as shown on drawings in
Comply with thickness 1.5mm as per
accordance with IEC 60439-1 / BS EN 60439-1. Bus bars shall be protected and fully enclosure manufacturer standard.
segregated from the rest of the switchboard. Individual functional units, panel to be IP-
54.
SUB main distribution Panels
Sub- main distribution boar d shall be Wall mounting type constructed to BS EN
60439, Form 2, Type – 2, requirements. It shall be constructed of with high solid
enamel polyester electrostatic spray and oven baked. The color shall be RA 7032
(light grey) or equal. Doors locks shall be fitted. The degree of protection of the board
shall be IP 54.
1.2-a STANDARDS Comply.
The LV switchboards and distribution boards shall be constructed in accordance
with the latest revision of the following standards:
1. BS EN 60898: Circuit breakers for over current protection for household
and similar installations.
2. BS EN 60947, BS EN 60439: Low-voltage switchgear and control gear.

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3. BS EN 60947: Control switches (switching devices, Part I including Contactor

relays, for control and auxiliary circuits, for voltages up to and including 1000V
AC and 1200V DC). General requirements.
4. BS EN 60947: Air-break switches, air-break disconnectors, and fuse
combination units for voltages up to and including 1000V AC and 1200V DC.
5. BS 5424: Control gear for voltages up to and including 1000V AC and
1200V DC - Part 1 Contactors.
6. BS EN 60529: Degrees of protection of enclosures of switch, Part I Comply.
7. BS EN 61810: Electrical protective relays
8. BS EN 60439: Bus bars and bus bar connection
9. BS EN 3938: Current transformers
10. BS 7671, 7430: Wiring, Earthing
11. BS/IEC or other National standards not mentioned above but are
applicable to this installation shall also apply.
1.2-b Test and Certificates:
Submit complete certified manufacturer’s type and routine test records, in
accordance with the Standards. The Switchboard Assembly complying with the
requirements for Type Tested Assembly shall conform to same established
assembly type as that tested without any significant deviations likely to influence
the performance compared to the tested assembly e.g. Same short-circuit
protection devices, same bus bar profiles, same bus bar spacing and supports, same
compartment sizes, same ventilation, same switchboard pillar sections, same
enclosure steel gauge thickness etc. must be demonstrated for the proposed
assembly compared to the ASTA certified approved assembly.
Detailed ASTA Test Certification is required for the following:
Comply as per DEWA regulation and
1. Temperature Rise Limits requirements.
2. Dielectric Properties
3. Short Circuit Withstand Test
4. Effectiveness of Protective Circuits
5. Effective Connection between the exposed conductive parts of the
assembly and the protective circuits.
6. Short Circuit Withstand of Protective Circuits
7. Clearances and Creep age Distances
8. Mechanical Operation
9. Degree of Protection
1.3-a SUBMISSION
Single line diagram showing capacity protective devices rating, metering
Comply.
displays and identification nameplates.
A component list and catalogues.

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Detailed construction drawings of all factory built assemblies shall be submitted

for approval before construction commences.
These drawings shall show the proposed method of construction of the cubicles,
method of supporting equipment and bus bars, full details of bus bar layout, method
of support, electrical control wiring diagrams, equipment weight, colours, and
surface treatment. Comply.
These drawings shall also contain a full list of proposed materials. The
construction shall not commence until the drawings are approved for Construction.
Factory and site testing procedures and report formats shall also be included.
1.3-b Shop and Construction Drawings:

Submit drawings for approval including, but not limited to, the
following:
1. Plans and elevation with indication of built-on equipment, exact dimensions
and weights.
2. Arrangement of boards inside Electrical rooms allocated, indicating spaces
and clearances.
3. Arrangement of equipment inside board.
4. Single line diagram of power system showing current ratings of switchgear
and types and locations of protective gear (relays, instruments, CT’s, VT’s,
etc.)
5. All protecting device shall show: the Short circuit current value, the voltage Comply.
drop, the indirect protection function in case of a fault with respect the
earthing system.
6. Schematic and elementary diagrams of control circuits.
7. Foundation details, grouting holes, installation details.
8. Arrangement of incoming and outgoing feeders, terminal fittings,
instruments, busbar connections etc.
9. All documents required by Electricity Authority in the format required by
these parties.
1.4 PRODUCTS
The factory built assemblies shall be of the totally enclosed, modular cubicle Type,
which shall be extensible and suitable for floor mounting as indicated in the Drawings.
The factory built assemblies shall be compartmented and utilize sheet steel plates of
thickness as detailed below. The panels shall be dust and vermin proof and constructed
to a minimum degree of protection of IP ratings indicated below shall be applicable
unless otherwise indicated in the drawing. Comply with 1.5mm as per enclosure
manufacturer standard.
1. 1.6-2 mm thick electro- galvanized sheet steel
2. Form 2 for MDBs & SMDBs unless otherwise specified to BS EN 60439.
3. Minimum IP 54 unless otherwise specified.
4. IP 55 for location subject to rain wet conditions or located outside electrical switch
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5. Panels shall be dust inert and vermin resistant.
7. All joints shall be neatly formed and finished flush with the adjacent surfaces by
grinding and/or machining. No joints shall be located on a corner and all bare edges shall Comply.
be lipped.
Structural members and bracing, where necessary, shall be welded or bolted to the frame.
1.5 DOOR AND PANELS

Full access shall be provided to service and maintain all equipment inside each panel by
means of a suitable hinged door that shall open a minimum of 120%. All hinged doors
shall have an earth braid connected to the cubicle.
Doors and panels shall be constructed of 1.6- 2 mm electro-galvanized sheet steel,
pressed or rolled so that edges are given a neat round finish and shall reinforced with a
suitable frame welded to the inside folded edge of the door. An approved stiffener
shall be welded to the inside of each door and/or panel.
Doors shall hang on substantially concealed non-corrosive hinges and shall be fitted
with good quality door handles to Engineers approval, which shall be lockable and
Comply with 1.5mm thickness as per
operable by the same key. The door handles shall be fitted with toggles to operate rods
enclosure manufacturer standard.
to latch with suitable slots in both the top and bottom of the switchboards. Latching
rods shall be guided by brackets.
All front, side and top panels shall be constructed in a manner similar to that
specified for doors above. They shall be fitted to the frame from the outside with
captive, hand tightened screws, and all Panels shall be provided with 3-point locking
system.
All keys of electrical panels shall be secured to the panels by means of chains. Spare keys
(tagged)
Shall be handed over to the Client.
1.6 BASE PLATE AND INSULATING PANELS

The Panel shall be floor or wall mounted on 50mm x 100mm C-channel, they shall be
of high quality black bakelite, polished on the front. Installation by MEP contractor.
All edges must be cut straight and square and shall be chamfered on the front edge
with a 3mm chamfer.
1.7 FINISHING OF METAL WORK

Panel work of the switchboards shall be finished with electrostatic epoxy power
Comply.
coating of minimum 70 microns all treat with 180°C 12 minute oven backing. All
metalwork shall be rust inhibited and sprayed with two coats of primer. The painting
shall be of best quality oven-bake epoxy power coated, of Grey colour
1.8 BUS BARS AND CURRENT CARRYING PARTS

Bus bar system shall comply with the latest edition of BS EN 60439. All bus bars and
current carrying parts shall be manufactured to carry a current density of not more than Comply as per DEWA regulation and
1.55 A/mm² and shall be capable of carrying normal current continuously without the requirements.
temperature rise of any part exceeding 40° C. Their location shall be such as to ensure
adequate spacing between conductors and they shall be securely fastened and braced to
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under short circuit conditions. The bus bars shall not be damaged in any way under a
fault of short circuit experience with minimum 35 kA (rms) for 3 sec. Where two or
more conductors are used to form a phase, it shall be separated with an air gap sufficient
to allow for the ventilation of the individual conductors all round. Bus bar supports shall
be made of slotted first grade, “Bakelite” or glass fibre reinforced polymer able to
withstand minimum operating temperature of 130° C.
All connections in current carrying parts shall be made by means of bolts with lock
nuts. The use of tapped holes and studs or any other alternative method of connection
in current carrying parts shall not be employed without the express approval of the
Engineer prior to manufacture.
Bus bars shall be provided with approved shrinkable tube of adhesive stickers of
appropriate phase colour to indicate phases.
All connections, tapping and clamping shall be made in an approved manner to ensure
minimum contact resistance. All connections in the bus bars shall be firmly bolted and
clamped with even tension. Before assembly, all bus bar joint surfaces shall be filed or
finished to remove burrs, dents and oxides and silvered to Maintain good continuity at all Comply. Busbar size provided as per DEWA
joints. regulation and requirements.
All intermediate conducting material shall be used when there is a possibility of
electrolytic action when contacts of the copper bus bars with dissimilar metals are made.
An earth bar minimum size comply with BS7671 and BS7430 with minimum 50mm x
6mm to each vertical section of the cubicle units and shall run the full length at the
bottom of each switchboard. All metal parts of the switchboards and associated
equipment shall be bonded and connected to this earth bar. Minimum two connections
to main Earthing system shall be provided.
The neutral bus bar shall be the same size as that of the phase bars and shall be
provided with an adequate number of terminals including cable lugs, bolts, etc. to suit
the installation.
Bus bars shall be bare tinned type size 1.55A/mm² based on current density.
All screws, bolts, washers used for the bus bars shall be cadmium plated. All contact
parts of the bus bars and connections shall be sanded and coated with a thin coat of
chemical inert petroleum jelly. All bolts shall be tightened with an even tension.
Approved spring washers shall be used at all joints complete with cadmium plated high
tensile steel bolts.
All bus bars and switchgear terminals to which outgoing or incoming cables are
terminated shall be manufactured for a maximum temperature rise of 30°C above
ambient.
1.9 INSULATION
The clearances and insulation shall be such as to withstand the standard 3 kV for 1 min.
dielectric tests on the switchboard.
All insulation used shall be of the best quality and sufficiently strong, to withstand
all stresses which may be imposed on it in the ordinary erection and operation of Comply as per Dubai Euro FAT format.
the switchboards.
Where insulators are cemented or jointed to metal parts, such jointing shall be of such a
nature that no dangerous stresses are set up in the insulators by the unequal expansion or
contraction of the insulation and the metal through the range of temperatures stated in
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1.10 CABLE OR BUS DUCT ENTRIES

Provision shall be made within the factory built assemblies for the proper support and
bracing of outgoing and incoming cables or bus ducts.
Weather-proof cable glands and all necessary non-ferrous gland plates, etc. shall be
Comply by MEP contractor.
provided for all cables entering or leaving the switchboards. Cable terminating end
boxes shall be mounted from top of the switchgear in the cubicles. Cable supports shall
be provided for the termination boxes.
Detail of cable or bus duct in and out of the switchboard shall take into the IP rating
requirement as specified for the switchboard.
1.11 PHASING
Phase rotation shall be strictly maintained throughout the project, and shall Comply.
comply with the requirements of BS 258. Phase distinguishing colours shall be
RED, YELLOW and BLUE.
1.12 LABELS
All factory built assemblies and equipment shall be clearly labelled in accordance
with LOCAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY regulations and to indicate its functions
by means of engraved
‘Traffolyte’ labels. Plastic labels are not acceptable. Emergency Main Switch Board
shall be “red- on-white” others shall be “black-on-white”. Engraved lettering not less Comply with PVC engraved labels in english
than 20mm high or as otherwise required and approved. All labels shall be in Arabic and language.
English languages.
Labels shall be attached by means of chrome finished countersunk screws and nuts.
Prior to engraving the labels, a label schedule shall be submitted for approval. Cost for
two sets of labels shall be included in the Tender to cater for any amendment to the label
as directed by the Engineer.
1.13 SPECIFICATION FOR SPARES Not applicable. No LV panels in this project.

The Main LV Panel shall incorporate a rack for mounting spares as shown on the drawing.
1.14 BASE SUPPORTS

The base support shall be fabricated from 50mm x 100mm C-channel base sufficiently
stiffened to adequately support the Panel. The base shall be hot dip galvanized after
fabrication. The base may be made as part of the Panel.
1.15 VENTILATION
All switchboards shall be properly natural ventilated.
Vents shall be provided with the consideration of IP rating as specified. Detailed Comply.
calculation shall be submitted to verify the total heat from the switchgear and
switchboard and the amount of vents and ventilation fans size.
1.16 INDICATING INSTRUMENTS

Indicating instruments shall comply with BS 89. Meters for external panel mounting
shall be of the flush pattern type with square escutcheon plate’s finished matt black and
polycarbonate cases.

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The main low voltage switchboards shall be provided with High performance and high
accuracy power meter with LCD display capable of indicating real-time readings,
demand reading, energy readings, set up and resets menus, monitoring functions shall
be installed for the main switchboards.
The reading shall include but not limit to current (per phase, neutral and earth), voltage
(L-L, LN), real power, reactive power, apparent power, power factor, frequency, energy,
power quality readings such as voltage and current demand.
The meter power shall accept inputs from standard 5A current transformers and has full-
scale input of 10A. The voltage inputs shall be directly connected to 3 phase circuits of
600V and below without the need for Potential or current transformer. All reading shall
be scaled to their actual values without the need for a multiplier.
The power meter set up and resets shall be easily done via the meter display.
Ammeter and voltmeters shall be of moving iron coil spring controlled type with
96mm square dials, accuracy Class 1.5 with external zero adjustment screw that is
accessible from the front. Not applicable. No LV panels in this project.
Ammeters shall be selected such that full load current indications are not less than the
two thirds of linear scale of the meter and have a suppressed upper scale.
Ammeters shall be capable of taking overloads of 2 times continuously and voltmeter
1.2 times continuously.
Ammeters at the main incoming feeders shall in addition to the moving iron
mechanism be provided with thermal bimetal indicators with draw pointers to record
maximum demands. The mechanism shall not respond to short current peaks and
shall be manually resettable.
Frequency indicators shall be of the vibrating reed type. The meter shall be capable
of proper operation for voltage variation of ± 20% rated voltage.
Power factor meters shall be of the electrodynamics crossed coil mechanism suitable
for balance load, three-phase four-wire system. The accuracy class shall be 1.5 and
range 0.5 lag to 0.5 lead.
Instrument dials shall be white with black markings, and scales shall be of such
material that ageing, peeling or discoloration will not take place under tropical
conditions.
All instruments, when mounted on the switchboard, wired and ready for service, shall
be in good order and condition in every way. The measuring elements shall be
completely free from any discernible stickiness either at zero or upscale, and they shall
be capable of attaining the performance guaranteed by the manufacturers of the
respective instruments.
All terminals shall be completely insulated and potential circuits shall be suitable fused.
1.17 SELECTOR SWITCHES

The switches shall be of the panel mounting type with totally enclosed contacts and
stud connection. Ammeter selector switches shall have make before break contacts to
ensure that the current transformers are never open circuited. Comply as per SLD.
The ammeter selector switch shall be suitable for measuring the current in
each phase independently.
The voltmeter selector switcher shall be 7-way type. Voltmeter selector switches shall
have break before make contacts.

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1.18 CURRENT TRANSFORMERS

Current transformers necessary for the operation of instruments and meters shall comply
with BS
3938 and be of the ‘straight through’ epoxy-resin type. Measuring current transformer
shall be of accuracy class 1 and for metering of accuracy Class 0.2 for energy metering.
They shall be adequately rated in VA to carry the summation of all VA burdens of
connected loads, and shall be capable of carrying current of the corresponding circuit
breakers and fuses. The output secondary current shall be 5 amperes.
They shall be capable of operation, without damage, with open circuited secondary
and full load current flowing in the primary.
Current transformers shall be adequately supported and installed as to permit easy
access and to be readily replaceable, if necessary, without dismantling of adjacent
equipment.
All current transformers shall be provided with an identifying label giving type, ratio, Comply.
class, output and serial number.
Current transformers provided for protective gear purposes shall have overcurrent and
accuracy limit factors not less than those corresponding to the short circuit level of the
system. The output of each current transformer shall not be less than that specified and
the capacity of the current transformers provided shall be adequate for operation of the
associated protective devices and instruments. Where double ratio secondary windings
are specified, a label shall be provided at the secondary terminals of the current
transformer indicating clearly the connection required for either ratio. These
connections and the ratio in use shall be shown on the appropriate schematic and
connection diagrams. Protection current transformer shall be of an accuracy Class 5P
10 and the burden in no case shall be less than 15VA.
Magnetization curves shall be submitted at the time of shop drawing submission.
1.19 CONTACTORS
Contactors shall be of robust construction and shall comply with relevant parts of BS
EN 60439-1 and be rated for the following duties:
1. Contactors for voltages up to and including 1000 Volts A.C. and 1200 volts D.C.
2. Rated duty -Uninterrupted
3. Mechanical duty-Class I
4. Making and Breaking -AC4 Category
Contactors shall be selected to suit the load such that a minimum electrical life of
one million operations is ensured. The mechanical life shall be at least 5 million
operations. Not applicable. No control panels in this
project.
Contactors shall have at least 15 times making capacity and 10 times breaking
capacity for contactors less than 100 amps and 10 times and 8 times respectively
for contactors above 100
Amps. The selection of contactors shall be coordinated with the prospective fault levels
suitable at that point of installation.
Contactors shall generally be suitable for rail mounting and be of modular detail. The
coil shall be suitable for +10% and -15% of nominal main voltage. Provision shall be
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Contactors shall be provided in sheet steel enclosure of a tropical finish and vermin
proof. Adequate ventilation shall be accordance with BS, category IP 52 for indoor
service and IP 65 for outdoor service.
The contactor shall be located within the enclosure so that upon making or opening of the
contactor under normal or fault conditions, damage will not be caused to other equipment
and wiring within the enclosure.
An isolating switch shall be provided for each contactor circuit except that if there is
more than one contactor and they are grouped together, one incoming supply isolating Not applicable. No control panels in this
switch shall be provided to isolate all contactor circuits. Al mechanical interlocking project.
device between the isolating switch and panel cover shall be provided to prevent access
to live parts within the panel when the isolating switch is in the “ON” position.
Contactors equipped with both local and remote control shall have local/remote
changeover switches capable of being locked by padlock in the either position.
Contractor shall be provided with spare auxiliary (2 No. + 2 NC) in addition to
other required auxiliary contacts specified in the Tender.
2. Control and protection devices

2.1 CONTROL RELAYS
All control and indication relays shall be of the heavy-duty pattern, plugin type.
Relays shall be grouped conveniently in dust proof cases with removable covers given
access for adjustment, cleaning, etc., without dismantling the relay.
2.2 PROTECTION RELAYS

Protection relays shall be approved types complying with BS EN 61810 or equal and
shall have approved characteristics and be flush mounted in dust proof cases. Relay
cases shall generally be finished in black enamel.
Relays shall be of construction detail arranged so that adjustments, testing and
replacements can be effected with the minimum of time and labour. Relays of the hand
reset type shall be capable of being reset without opening the case.
Not applicable for this submission.
Relay contacts shall make firmly without bounce and the whole of the relay mechanisms
shall be as far as possible unaffected by vibration or external magnetic fields.
Relays, where appropriate shall be provided with flag indicators of approved type,
phase coloured where applicable. Flag indicators shall be of the hand-reset pattern and
shall be capable of being reset without opening the case. Where two or more phase
elements are included in one case separate indicator shall be provided for each element.
Relays with provision for manual operation from outside the case, other than resetting
will not be accepted, and time delay relays shall note be of the dashpot type.
Relays shall be provided with clearly inscribed labels describing their application
and rating in addition to the general-purpose labels.
Approved means shall be provided on the relay panels for the testing of protective
relays and associated circuits. Withdrawable type cases and plug-in type test
facilities being preferred.
Full discrimination relay curves indicate relay setting shall be co-ordinate. The
submission shall cover both O/C & E/F protection up to final circuit.

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2.3 OVERCURRENT PROTECTION

Overcurrent protection shall be of the current transformers operated direct acting type.
Where instantaneous trip is specified, the relay shall incorporate an electronic timer
with adjustable time delay setting.
Where IDMT characteristic is required, the time/current characteristic shall comply with
BS 142. IDMT type relay shall consist of an electromagnet with shading rings on the
pole pieces driving an induction disc. Current setting shall be of a plug and bridging
socket arrangement and time lag setting shall be by setting screw located above the time
scale. Not applicable for this submission.
Overload phase indicator shall be provided to show the phase overload condition.
The range of current setting adjustment for phase faults shall be 50% of 200% of rated full
load with tapping at 25% intervals and the time setting adjustment shall be 0 to 3 seconds
at 10 times the normal operating current. The current/time characteristics of the relays
shall be in accordance with the British Standard Curve and shall be provided during the
technical submission.
Both electromechanical and electronic type protective relays may be considered.
Submission of full technical detail and approval shall be obtained prior to installation.
2.4 EARTH LEAKAGE PROTECTION

The earth leakage relays shall be of the instantaneous type with adjustable current settings
from 5%
to 40% in 5% steps.
The operating coils and contacts shall be adequately rated to carry the necessary load.
Operating indicator and reset facilities shall be provided.
Comply.
The relays shall house in dust proof sheet metal casings, provided with viewing glass.
Both electromechanical and electronic type protective relays may be considered.
Submission of full technical detail and approval shall be obtained prior to installation.
3. CONTROL CIRCUIT WIRING AND AUXILIARY

3.1 CONTROL CIRCUIT WIRING
All wiring shall be arranged in a regular manner with bends set at 90º and securely held
in position with suitable clips and where convenient shall be installed in the uprights
and/or backstays, insulating bushes being used where necessary.
Control wiring of the switchboard shall be carried out in PVC insulated switchboard
cable of size not less than 1.5mm and those for current measurement shall be minimum
2.5mm². All meter wiring shall be of similar colours to those of the respective busbars, Comply.
etc., to which connections are made. The cable termination shall be made with cable
lugs.
No wires/cables shall be tee-off or jointed between terminal points. Wiring shall be
carried out in such a manner as to make circuits and connections easily traceable, Cable
marking ferrules or similar shall be used at each termination. Terminals shall be
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All terminals shall be fitted with brass washers and securely fixed with lock nuts.
Displacement Insulation push-in type termination for cable up to 2.5mm², tunnel type
terminals shall be provided for cables up to and below 6mm². Cables larger than 6mm² Comply.
shall be terminated with compression cable lugs or proprietary makes of termination
approved by the Engineer.
3.2 ANTI-CONDENSATION HEATERS
Anti-condensation heaters shall be fitted in MDB together with an ON/OFF isolating
switch and adjustable hygrostat suitable for electrical operation at 240 Volts A.C. 50 Hz
single phase of sufficient capacity to raise the internal ambient temperature by 5° C. The
electrical apparatus so protected shall be detailed so that the maximum permitted rise in Not applicable as per SLD.
temperature is not exceeded if the heaters are energized while the switchboard is in
operation.
As a general rule, the heaters shall be placed at the bottom of the panel.
3.3 TERMINAL BOARDS

All terminal boards shall be mounted in accessible positions and, when in enclosed
cubicles shall be inclined downwards towards the door. Spacing of adjacent terminal
boards shall not be less
than 100 mm and the bottom of each board shall not be less than 200 mm above the
incoming cable gland plate. Separate studs shall be provided on each terminal strip for
the cores of incoming and outgoing cables including all spare cores.
Brass bolts and studs shall be of not less than 6 mm diameter size but stainless steel and
bronze down to 4.5 mm diameter may be used provided that the current carrying
capacity is adequate. All studs shall be provided with nuts, washers and lock nuts or
lock washers. Where pinch type terminations shall be provided. They shall have
adequate current carrying capacity and shall be provided with locking devices, Insulated Comply.
barriers shall be fitted between adjacent terminals.
400/230 volt and higher voltage circuit terminals shall be segregated from other
terminals and shall be fitted with non-flammable transparent plastic covers to prevent
contact with any live parts.
They shall have warning labels with red lettering, mounted thereof in a conspicuous
position.
All connections shall be made at the front of the terminal boards and no live metal shall
be exposed at the back.
3.4 FUSES AND DISCONNECTING LINKS

All fuse link and disconnecting link assemblies associated with electrical installation,
instrument, protection and control circuits shall be of approved type and grouped as far as
possible according to their functions. They shall be clearly labelled, both on the panels
and the associated wiring diagrams.
Carriers and base for flush links shall be black. Disconnecting link carriers and Comply.
bases shall be white.
All fuse links shall be High Rupturing Capacity (HRC) cartridge type and all fuse
switches and distribution boards and the like shall be suitable for the accommodation
of these fuses.
Each cartridge shall incorporate a fuse element of appropriate current rating and
fusing factor in order that adequate protection and discrimination is provided to the
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The high rupturing capacity (HRC) cartridge fuses of rating shown shall conform to BS EN
88 Part
2 Class Q1 with minimum breaking capacity of 80 KA. When fuses are used for motor Comply.
protection, they shall have Class R rating. Fuse bases and carriers shall be made of
high-grade phenolic moulding.
3.5 PUSH BUTTON

All the push buttons shall be made of non-hygroscopic material, non-swelling and fitted
to avoid any possibility of sticking. Unless otherwise specified, they shall be of the non-
retaining type. All push buttons shall have minimum IP54 ingress protection rating. Comply.
The contacts of all push buttons shall be of adequate strength and have a positive
wiping action when in operation.
3.6 INDICATING LAMPS AND FITTINGS

Indicating lamps fitted to the fascias of switch and instrument cubicles or
panels shall be adequately ventilated.
Lamps shall be easily removed and replaced from the front of the panel by manual
means not requiring the use of extractors.
The bezel of metal holding the lamp glass shall be easily removable from the body of the
fitting so as to permit access to the lamp and lamp glass.
The lamps shall be clear and shall fit into an accepted standard form of lamp holder.
The rated lamp voltage shall be 4% in excess of the auxiliary supply voltage AC
240V and DC 30V.
The lamp glasses/lens shall be in the standard colours, red, yellow, blue and amber. The
Comply.
colour shall be in the glass/lens and not an applied coating and the different coloured
glasses/lens shall be interchangeable.
Neon indicating lamps shall not be used with coloured lens.
Unless otherwise indicated or agreed with the Engineer, all lamp colours shall
conform to the following practice:
1. Red - red phase;
2. Yellow - yellow phase;
3. Blue - blue phase;
4. White - supply available.
5. Red - fault
3.7 RADIO INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION

All Plant and apparatus, including such items as contactors, starters, relays and the like
where the normal operation is such that interruption of low frequency or direct current
occur, shall be fitted with means of suppressing all interference frequencies caused. Not applicable as per SLD.
The standard of interference suppression shall be in accordance with the current edition of
BS EN
55014 incorporating all amendments but extended to include the frequency ranges 300 to
360 MHz and 1.000 to 3,400 MHz.

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Details of the equipment and methods to be used in quantitative assessment of the

level of radio interference shall be as specified in BS ISO 727.
For guidance in the installation of electrical equipment to meet the foregoing standards,
reference shall be made to BS Code of Practice CP: 1006 “General Aspects of Radio
Interference Suppression: which deals with interference caused by electrical apparatus
and installations. Not applicable as per SLD.
3.8 SURGE PROTECTION DEVICES

Surge Protection devices shall be provided to afford surge diversion to earth at every main
incomer as shown on drawings.
4 EXECUTION
4.1 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING
All switchboards shall be tested and certified by the installation Engineer that it is safe
before supply is energized, and that all the equipment comply with the requirements of
the Specification.
Generally, such tests in the factory and repeated at site are as follows:
1. Insulation resistance tests;
2. Earth continuity tests;
3. Dielectric test -3 kV DC for 1 minute;
4. Check of clearance and creepage distances; Comply as per Dubai Euro FAT format.
5. Tests to prove correct operation of controls, interlocks, tripping and
closing circuits, indications, etc.
6. Phasing tests;
7. Operation of all protective gear circuits by primary injection and system fault
tests to check sensitivity and stability, factory report to be submitted
8. Test of accuracy of all measuring instruments;
9. Test operation of alarm devices;
10. Checking of all internal cabling and function operation;
11. Above tests are minimum requirement and shall include all other tests required by
the engineer to verify compliance with the Specification.
Triplicate sets of all principal test records and test certificates are to be supplied for all
the tests carried out in accordance with the Specification to the Engineer for approval
before dispatch from the switchboard factory.
All costs, materials, equipment, labour, etc. necessary for the execution of the
testing shall be included in this portion of work.
4.2 TRANSPORTATION
Switchboards are not allowed to be delivered to site until the electrical room or switch
room is in a clean and acceptable condition with lockable doors. Comply. Storage of panels by MEP
Switchboards transported to site shall be fully covered with weather-proof contractor.
covers and transportation eye bolts shall be provided for handling at site.
Switchboards which are poorly packed and result in signs of corrosion will be rejected.

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All necessary measures to cover and protect the switchboards at site shall be provided.
Such measures shall include a complete PVC blanket over the whole switchboard or
distribution board.
4.3 REJECTION OF SWITCHBOARD

If any of the above tests fail to comply with the requirements of this Specification in any
respect whatsoever at any stage of manufacture, test, and erection or on completion at
Comply as per Dubai Euro standard warranty
site, the Engineer may reject the item or defective component Thereof, whichever is
format. Please refer Section-11 for draft
considered necessary, and after adjustment or modification as directed by the Engineer, warranty.
the Contractor shall submit that item for further inspection and/or test. In the event of the
defective item being of such nature that the requirements of this Specification cannot be
fulfilled by adjustment or modification, such item is to be replaced by the Contractor at
his own expense, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer. Delivery of switchboard on
site without significant cable connection (Say 80%) shall not entitle progress payment
certified for material delivery on site.
4.4 PROVISION OF ELECTRICAL SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT TO MEET

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.
1. Danger signs
2. Rubber floor mat of 6m thickness and 1 meter width provided for the full
length of the switchboard
3. A dry chemical type fire extinguisher of 9 kg capacity with approved label By MEP contractor.
4. Framed single line diagram with minimum Al size endorsed by Contractor’s

qualified personnel
5. ‘First-Aid’ Demonstration sign
6. Sand for cable trenches after completion of all cable installation work, if applicable
5 MOULDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKER (MCCB’S)

Not applicable. No MCCBs are rated 400A or
5.1 MCCBs GENERALLY are to be thermal- magnetic type for ratings below larger.
400 A frame size, unless otherwise shown on the Drawings. MCCBs 400 A
and larger are to be electronic
Solid- state trip type. All circuit breakers are to be 3 poles. Where the
MCCBs indicated on drawings shall be with external toroid and adjustable
earth leakage relay (adjustable time delay and sensitivity). When used for
source change-Over MCCBS, moulded case switch disconnectors or air
switch disconnectors shall be 4 poles.
5.2 MCCB CONSTRUCTION: totally enclosed, moulded case, constructed
from high quality, high temperature resistant, tropicalized, moulded
insulating materials, for normal operation at 70°C within enclosures, to Comply.
approved standards, provided with quick-break, trip- free switching
mechanism manually operated by front toggle type handle and
automatically tripped under over-current and shod circuits conditions.
Multi-pole breakers are to have common integral trip bar for simultaneous
operation of all poles. Contacts are to be non- construction. Cables
terminals are to be solderless anti-turn box lug or clamp type with set
screws suitable for copper or aluminum cables.

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5.3 THERMAL MAGNETIC CIRCUIT BREAKERS: are to include, on each

pole, a bimetallic inverse time-delay over-current trip element for small
overloads and instantaneous magnetic over- current trip elements for
operation under short- circuit conditions, both thermal and magnetic
protection should be adjustable
Comply.
The service short-circuit breaking capacity of the moulded case circuit
breaker which is 100% of ultimate short current shall be according with
IEC 60947-2and shall be equal to the same value of short circuit level
(ISC) indication on the drawings, all MCCBs should have ICS=ICU
5.4 ELECTRONIC TRIP CIRCUIT BREAKERS: unless otherwise specified
on drawings, electronic trip circuit breakers are to have solid state trip units
with long time delay setting range at least between 0.4 and 1.0 times
maximum trip rating, adjustable short time delay (range 2 to 10 times
maximum trip rating) with adjustable clearing time and instantaneous
protection adjustable from 2 to 11 times continuous rating (fixed at 11
times continuous rating for circuit breakers 250A frame and lower). Solid Not applicable. All MCCBs are thermal
state trip units are to be insensitive to changes in ambient temperature magnetic type.
between -20°C and + 55°C. Earth fault protection (where indicated on
drawings and/or specifications) is to be built into trip unit, and is to be
adjustable between 0.2 and 0.6 normal phase current pickup. Maximum
adjustable time
delay of 0.4 seconds, and is to be suitable for connection to external current
sensor. Push- to- trip button is to be provided on cover for testing the trip
unit.
5.5 TRIPPED POSITION: when tripped automatically by over-current
condition, operating mechanism of circuit breaker is to assume an
intermediate position clearly indicated by the handle between on and off
positions.
5.6 CIRCUIT BREAKER RATINGS: are to be fully rated (100%) with

continuous duty at site conditions, and with frame size and interrupting
capacity to IEC 947-2, sequence II (rated service short- circuit) breaking
capacity, and maximum trip rating as shown on the Drawings. Interrupting
capacities at specified voltage and frequency are to meet BS EN 60947-2
Comply.
test sequence I, II and III for circuit breakers of utilization category A for
circuit breakers.
5.8 ACCESSORIES: circuit breaker design is to allow addition of electrical

operator, control and interlocking functions, undervoltage release, shunt-
trip coils, alarm and auxiliary switches, padlocking devices, key-lock devices
and the like. Such accessories are to be provided where shown on the
Drawings.

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6. Final DISTRIBUTION BOARDS
Distribution Boards for the project shall be manufactured / fabricated and

supplied by the same manufacturer.
6.1 GENERAL
All distribution boards other than weather-proof boards which shall have cast metal
enclosures shall be assembled in sheet steel enclosures arranged for surface / flush
mounting. Only type tested commercially manufactured and assembled boards will be
acceptable.
Distribution boards shall have a short circuit rating of 25 kA for 3 seconds unless a higher
rating Proposed FDBs are row type distribution
DB’s shall be provided with 10% spare ways on the outgoing section. boards. Hence not applicable. Comply as
per DEWA regulation and requirements.
6.2 ENCLOSURES FABRICATION
The enclosures shall be fabricated from sheet steel having adequate gauge to ensure a
rigid robust construction free from distortion, each enclosure shall be of adequate size
to accommodate all the components specified and shall conform to BS EN 60439: Part
12.
6.3 ENCLOSURE BREAKERS

Each enclosure shall be fully equipped to accommodate the rating and number of MCB’s
/ ELCBs indicated on the drawings. Where the Sub-Contractor offers enclosures
designed to accommodate a greater number of breakers than indicated on the drawings,
the Sub-Contractor shall supply the additional blanking plate for spare ways.
6.4 MCBS / ELCBS

The MCBs / ELCBs to be fitted into this distribution boards shall be of the same
manufacturer and shall be arranged in rows, mounted on rigid metal bases. MCB’s / Comply.
ELCB’s shall be separated and readily removable from the board without disturbing
adjacent breakers, bus bars or any other equipment.
6.5 DISTRIBUTION BOARD LOCATION

Distribution boards shall be installed at a height of 1800mm, measured from FFL to the Installation by MEP contractor.
centre line of equipment, but shall not exceed 2000mm to the top of the distribution
boards from the FFL.
6.6 MINIATURE CIRCUIT BREAKER (MCB’S) ARRANGEMENT

MCBs shall be arranged in ranks, which shall be easily removable to facilitate Comply.
wiring and connections.
MCBs to be thermal- Magnetic type
Adequate tinned copper bus bars shall be fitted to the ranks of MCBs and be
Comply as per DEWA regulation and
complete with a suitable brass cable terminal for termination of cables.
requirements.
Neutral bars & earth bars located in distribution boards shall have the same number of Comply.
connections as phase connections.
MCBs used in distribution boards shall comply fully with BS EN 60898 and shall unless
otherwise stated, be of the hermetically sealed, magnetic type and having minimum RMS Comply.
symmetrical interrupting capacity equal to 10 kA at 415 V A.C.
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6.7 DISTRIBUTION BOARD LABELS

Each distribution board shall be fitted with an engraved identification label on its front
cover. The label shall be suitable inscribed stating the distribution board’s reference
number / letter, rating in volts and amperes and the number of ways.
In addition to the above a typewritten reference card shall be fitted inside the distribution
board giving details of each circuit, MCB size, cable size and location. The reference
card shall be affixed to the inside of the distribution board’s doors in a transparent Comply with lables in english language.
envelope.
All identification labels on the front of switchboards / distribution boards shall be given in
both English and Arabic.
All live terminals of parts shall be shrouded with insulating material to ensure that it is
impossible for any metal to be touched while withdrawing / replacing MCB’s.
6.8 MINIATURE CIRCUIT BREAKER (MCB)

Miniature Circuit Breaker shall be an approved type and comply with BS EN 60898 with
magnetic or temperature compensated thermal overload trips with inverse time delay
magnetic short circuit trips. They shall be rated for an ambient temperature of 50° C on
the outside of the enclosure in which the breaker is mounted with a minimum breaking
capacity of not less than the distribution board, short circuit rating. The frame size of all
MCBs shall be identical so that they can be easily interchanged. The MCBs shall be
either of the plug-in or bolt-on type; screw-cap type of breaker shall not be employed. Comply.
Circuit breaker dollies shall be of the trip free pattern to prevent closing the breaker on a
faulty circuit and shall be engraved to indicate the ON / OFF positions. Standard rating
of MCBs shall be used. The protective curve of the MCB shall be in accordance with
item, which is supplied by the MCB manufacturer.
6.9 EARTH LEAKAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER (ELCB’S)

Current operated earth leakage circuit breaker (ELCBs) shall comply with BS EN
61008 The number of poles and the rated current shall be as detailed on the drawings
and the terminal sizes shall be suitable for the cables to be connected.
The sensitivity of the breakers shall be such that they are capable of detecting earth leakage
of 30mA, 100 mA or 300mA and the operating time will not exceed 20 milliseconds under
earth fault conditions. The breaking capacity shall not be less that the supplied board short
Comply.
circuit rating in which they are installed. Tripping time shall be unaffected by temperature
changes, and it shall not be possible to hold the trip mechanism closed under fault
conditions.
The wirings and coils shall be suitable tropicalized for operating in a relative humidity
of 90%. All contacts shall be of robust construction and be of non-welding, self-wiping
and self-aligning type designed for a minimum of 10.000 switching operations.
6.10 COMBINED EARTH LEAKAGE CIRCUIT BREAKERS (ELCB/MCB’S)

Where ELCB / MCB devices are specified, then they shall provide earth leakage,
overload and short-circuit protection within the same unit and shall comply with BS Not applicable for this project.
EN 61008 and BS EN
60898.

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The sensitivity of the breaker shall be 30mA, 100mA or 300mA as applicable.

Each breaker shall incorporate a test circuit with a test button to simulate fault conditions.
The combined units shall be compatible with other MCBs installed within distribution
boards.
7 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT CONTROL PANEL & STARTER
7.1 STARTERS
- All motors shall be fed separately from a Motor Control Centre. Starters shall be in
accordance with BSEN 60947 and BSEN 60947 – 4-1. They shall be protected by circuit
breakers and be generally complying with the following details :
a. 5.0 KW and below – DOL starting.

b. Above 5.0KW and up to 40KW – Star / delta starting.
c. Above 40 KW to be electronic soft starter
Each starter panel shall be provided with a main incoming MCCB capable of carrying the
full load current.
- Each starter shall comprise as a minimum :
a. On load triple pole MCCB with two normally open and one normally closed
auxiliary switches. The MCCB to be mechanically interlocked with the starter component
door and capable of breaking the motor starting current and of making onto a fault at the
motor terminals. Breakers shall be motor protection type. MCCB shall be provided for any
load of 5kW and above.
Provision to be made for padlocking the MCCB in the ‘OFF’ position.
b. Four pole contactors to be fitted with three normally open and three normally closed
auxiliary contracts. All the auxiliary contacts to be wired down to the starter terminal block.
c. One triple pole thermal over current relay incorporating over current, phase sequence and
single phase protection with adjustable trip settings. Not applicable. No control panels in this
submission.
External mechanical hand reset to be provided
d. One control circuit MCB or fuse and one copper link.
e. Each starter shall be fitted with one set of local start/stop buttons and a local / remote / auto
selector switch or hand / off / auto switch as required. Each starter control wiring terminal
block shall include control terminals for connection of remote push buttons, auto
circuits and local and remote emergency stop push buttons.
f. Where more than one motor with a duty / standby or duty / backup functions used, the
starter control wiring shall be arranged to automatically change duty upon the fault
tripping of the selected motor. A duty / standby or sequence selector switch shall be
provided.
g. Each starter shall be fitted with built-in transformer operated (LED) lamps indicating :
Motor running (green)
Motor stopped (red)
Overload tripped (amber)
h. Each starter panel shall be fitted with an ammeter, volt meter and hour meter and selector
switch for motors 5.0KW and above.

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i. Each starter to be equipped with labels in English and Arabic giving drive designation,
plant number and control operation.
j. Each starter control wiring shall included control terminal and control relays as necessary
achieve any interlocking specified elsewhere.
k. Adjustable time delay devices for Star Delta Starters.
l. Reduced voltage electronic soft starters in addition to various motor starting and stopping
options should include the following :
Stall protection and jam detection.
x Excessive starts per hour.
x Underload protection.
x Undervoltage, overvoltage, voltage unbalance and phase reversal
protection.
x Diagnostics features.
7.2 A TP electronic overload relay should be provided as detailed elsewhere in this

specification. In addition, a bypass facility shall be provided.
7.2.1 Starter units for manual operation shall have push buttons for starting and stopping, together
with auxiliary contacts for remote indicator lights where specified. Starter units arranged for
automatic operation shall have hand / off / Auto controls and remote push buttons.
7.2.2 All Star Delta starter shall be provided with electrical interlocks for star delta contactor
assembly to prevent short circuiting.
7.2.3 Enclosure
Panels shall be constructed of a minimum 1.6mm to 2.0mm thick electro galvanized steel
coated with high solid enamel polyester electrostatic spray and over backed and protected to IP-
55.
Front access shall be arranged for all panels with hinged lift off doors. Dust and damp proof
gasket around the edge and fitted with lockable cam type chromium plated handle
mechanically interlocked with the starting MCCB. Not applicable. No control panels in this
The enclosure for the motor starters are divided into two types as follows: submission.
1. Single starter panel.
2. Multi – starter panels.
7.2.4 Control Panel Internal Wiring
The panels shall be fully wired internally at the manufacturer works to terminal strips.
The control panel internal wiring shall accord with BS 7671. All internal wiring of the
control panel shall be utilizing 300 / 500V grade single core, circular LSF (HR) insulated and
sheathed cable of appropriate current carrying capacity. Minimum size cable that shall be used
is (1.5mm2).
The controlling circuits shall be wired using white sheathed cable for live feeds, with black
sheathed neutral conductors.
All cabling within the panel shall be run within appropriately sized slotted side, plastic
trunking, fitted with appropriate retaining clips and arranged to run continuously around inside
the panel. Cables to items of control gear shall then leave trunking slot adjacent to their
location, with any quantity of cables from trunking to control item being formed into a loom
using plastic straps.
A 50% space factor shall be allowed in all trunking and loom strap to cater for both the cooling
and spare capacity requirements.

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7.2.5 Fixings
No item of equipment secured within the control panel shall incur penetration of the main
cabinet for riveting, bolting, etc.
All fixings shall be achieved with adequately sized brass bolts and nuts (or threaded inserts).
Any fixing bolt visible from the front face of the panel shall be mushroom headed and
bright chromium plated with similar sized visible bolt heads generally used, with the possible
exception of main panel plates retaining bolts which may be larger.
7.2.6 Identification And Referencing
x Each isolator switch, indicator lamp and panel component shall have its function clearly
defined, all indication lamps to be LED.
x Adjacent to each external connection terminal block shall be a label defining
the item to be connected and each terminal individually referenced to the main wiring
diagram. Each circuit breaker and starter shall be labelled to define item protected and
rating or overload setting to be used.
x For ease of tracing cabling, at each termination position the cable shall be
identified with a numbered Helerman identification ring co-related to the wiring
diagram provided with the control panel.
x All labels shall be screw fixed engraved black traffolite having white infilling and
clearly legible letter,graded in size for emphasis and clear identification for control
grouping by larger lettering with smaller lettering for selected operations and
indications. 400 volt warning labels shall be provided as appropriate.
7.3 Control Panel Components
x For simple/minimal function control panels, indicator lamps shall be of the low
voltage 24 volt transformer (LED lamp) type and accord with the signaling colors
laid down in BS. 4099. Minimum lens diameter shall be 12.5mm and all lenses on a
panel shall be of a matching size and appearance and removable from the front for
lamp replacement. For general purpose medium to large scale control systems, the Not applicable. No control panels in this
indicator lights shall be of the light emitting diode systems. Circuitry shall be submission.
incorporated to achieve (with a suitable test push button) verification of all lamps
operability.
x Terminations shall be screw grip to receive spade type crimped/soldered lugs.
7.4 Selector Switches
a. They shall be of the rotary type, rated to suit item controlled and fitted with pointer
type switching knob. Terminations shall be screw grip to receive spade type
crimped/soldered lugs.
b. Where starter/contactor is particularly detailed to be mounted remote from the main
control panel then, in these instances, they shall be of the totally enclosed type,
incorporating motor supply isolator, hand-off- auto-selector switch, latching
emergency power 'off' button and incorporating auxiliary contacts for basic control
panel indications.
c. Starters and contactors shall, however, be located within the control panel and be
of the open type with readily replaceable operating contacts and coils.
They shall incorporate auxiliary contacts as required to achieve controls operation
and indications specified.
d. Unless particularly detailed, all motors shall be assumed as operating from a 400
volt 50 HZ 3-phase supply.
e. All starters shall incorporate under volt release, single phasing and appropriately
set thermal overload protection, together with appropriate auxiliary contact block for
required signaling, etc.
f. Where motors are duplicated for standby purposes, then they shall be arranged to
automatically change duty upon the fault tripping of the selected motor.

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7.5 Compensated Equipment
Any motorized valve or damper controlled via a compensated system, shall be arranged
such that a manual selector switch is provided to override compensated selection and enable
manual opening/closing or on/off control, as appropriate. Any compensator unit mounted
within the control cabinet shall remain in the manufacturer's purpose made enclosure
and be installed strictly in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
7.6 Time Switch Control
a. Each time switch shall be of the quartz movement type with minimum 24 hour
battery reserve or operated by a 240 volt synchronous motor and of the type
incorporating separate motor supply and control switch terminals and be with a
minimum of a 24 hour self-winding clockwork spring reserve.
b. Unless more sophisticated operation is specified elsewhere, then each time
clock shall be capable of two 'on' and two 'off' operations every twenty-four hour
period. Also, any control time switch incorporated within the panel, shall be
complete with an associated bypass selection facility to manually override 'on/off'.
7.7 Control Relays

Not applicable. No control panels in this
1. Shall be of the encapsulated plug-in type and incorporate visual indication that the submission.
operating coil is energized.
2. Bases for relays shall be mounted horizontally, to ensure relay is vertical above the
base when the control cabinet is in its intended location, with screw type terminals,
suitable for receipt of spade type crimped/soldered lugs.
7.8 Circuit Protection
1. Each item of controlled plant shall be separately protected. Circuit breakers shall be
arranged in a composite bank.
2.
All terminals and bus bars (which shall be solid copper) etc., shall be correctly
shrouded to prevent exposed live contact.
3. Circuit breakers provided shall incorporate space allowance for 25% increase in capacity,
by later modification, with space for at least three breakers of each size used in the initial
panel circuits.
Isolators shall be rated to make or break the electrical supply to the particular item whilst
such item is running on load.
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GENERAL ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION

SECTION-16010 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION – GENERAL

SECTION-16150 EARTHING AND BONDING

SECTION-16170 CABLE TRUNKING AND CABLE TRAY

SECTION-16180 CONDUIT INSTALLATION

SECTION-16200 WIRING ACCESSORIES

SECTION-16210 SUPPLEMENTARY STEEL, CHANNEL AND SUPPORTS

SECTION-16220 DRAWINGS AND DIAGRAMS

SECTION-16240 CAPACITOR BANK AND ACTIVE FILTER

SECTION-16250 EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS

SECTION-16270 POWER DISTRIBUTION PANELS

SECTION-16280 STANDBY GENERATOR

SECTION-16300 AUDIO INTERCOM SYSTEM

SECTION-16320 IDENTIFICATION – ELECTRICAL

SECTION-16360 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

SECTION-16390 SMATV SYSTEM

SECTION-16400 TESTING & COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SECTION-16410 STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEM

Section 06010 – Electrical Installation

AUTO TRANSFER SWITCH (ATS)

4. Microprocessor Control Module 4

6. Compliance with codes and Standards 5

7. Withstand current ratings 6

8. Tests and Certification 6

9. Configuration and Manufacturer 6

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AUTO TRANSFER SWITCH (ATS)

1.2 Transfer Switch

1.3 Bypass-Isolation Switch Two way bypass provided as in built function

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1.4 Microprocessor Control Module

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bypass time delay on retransfer.

1.6 Compliance with codes and Standards

1.6.1 The ATS/BPS shall conform to the current requirements of:

x NFPA 99: Essential electrical systems for health care facilities.

x NFPA 110: Standard for emergency and standby power systems.

x ICS-2-447: AC Automatic Transfer Switches

x IEC: Standard for automatic transfer switches

1.6.2 The ATS shall be UL listed in accordance with UL 1008 as follows:

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1.7 Withstand current ratings.

1.8 Tests and Certification.

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THE NATURE OF THE REVISION IS BRIEFLY NOTED UNDER

REV. DATE PREPARE REVIEWED APPROVED PAGES REMARKS

0 MARCH 2020 7 ISSUED FOR TENDER

ECG ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS GROUP CAPACITOR BANK SPECIFICATION REV.

ECG Form No. E409 Rev. 5/03

2. Products and system 3

3. Field and installation work 6

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SECTION-16240 CAPACITOR BANKS

3. Monitor the power factor by means of a power factor meter.

5. SHOP AND CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS: submit drawings for

c) Arrangement of equipment inside board

2. PRODUCTS AND SYSTEMS

a) Capacitors shall be dry type, three phases, metallised film, self-

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