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Distribution Transformers & RMU

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METHOD STATEMENT

FOR

DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS & RMU

CONTENTS

1) Introduction

2) Scope / Description of Work

3) Definition

4) Specification Clauses

5) Construction Equipment

6) Health & Safety (activity hazard analysis)

7) Materials

8) Procedures

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9) Quality assurance/quality control

10) Attachments

1) Introduction:

This method statement is to describe all materials and installation requirements for Distribution
transformers & RMU

2) Scope / Description of Work

DSI will take delivery, install, inspect and guarantee the complete installation of the Distribution
transformers & RMU accessories in compliance with all the relevant requirements of
governmental and local authorities as per approved shop drawings, Contract specifications and
requirements.
All workmanship and materials used in the installation shall be of the highest standard and
quality and where not fully covered by the contract specifications, shall conform to the best
modern practices. All material shall fully meet manufacturers' requirement

3) Definitions:

• RMU: Ring Main Unit


• LV: Low Voltage
• HV: High Voltage

4) Specification Clauses:

• Specifications: Section 16075, 16271, 16000 & 16010


• Data sheets: Section V21 & V23

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• IFC drawings.
• Approved Shop Drawings
• Approved Installation Drawing
• Insitu concrete Method Statement (MS – 1018- 1202B)
• Scaffolding Method Statement (MS – 1018- 125)
• Night work Method Statement (MS – 1018- 126)
• NCP - Project HSE Plan

• NCP – Project Quality Control Procedure


• NCP – Project Logistics Plan
5) Construction Equipments:

• Megger
• Multimeter
• Torque Wrench
• Knipex Cutter
• Hacksaw Blade
• Electrician Knife
• Measuring Tape
• Safety Gloves
• Goggles
• Cable Gland Termination Equipment
• Mobile Crane
• Cable Jointer Tools
6) Health & safety (Activity Hazard Analysis)

6.1) All individual operations will be set up and expedited to ensure they comply with
CCC’S Health, Safety and Environmental Plan and Procedures.
6.2) All Subcontractors personnel will follow a Safety Induction before joining their
respective work locations.
6.3) Electrical site engineer to ensure that correct and appropriate tools are used

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6.4) All tradesmen are to ensure that the area is left clean, tidy and free from rubbish

7) Materials

7.1) Transformer and RMU


7.2) Cable Glands
7.3) Cables
7.4) Identifications

8) Procedures

8.1) Storage of Materials:

8.1.1 All Transformer and RMU received at site shall be inspected and ensured that the
materials are as approved material submittal
8.1.2 Materials found not suitable for the project are removed from site immediately
8.1.3 Transformers and RMU's are stored with the factory packing on the flat surface
8.1.4 Material shall be stored in a dry place at all the time to avoid corrosion

8.2) Installation:

8.2.1 Installation of Transformers:

8.2.1.1 Ensure current/approved documents like shop drawing, transformer room


layout are available with the installation team
8.2.1.2 Check the name plates to ensure the right Transformer before installation
8.2.1.3 Shift the particular Transformer and associated accessories to the work
place with proper manpower and equipment
8.2.1.4 Transformer foundation shall be carried out as per approved shop drawings
if required
8.2.1.5 After the transformer foundation casting and the other civil works
completion marking shall be carried out over the foundation to fix the
anchors

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8.2.1.6 Drilling shall be carried out to fix the anchors over the marked area with
drilling machine
8.2.1.7 After Placing the transformer over foundation anchors bolts shall be fixed
over the drilled holes to secure the transformer rigidly with foundation

8.2.2 Transformer LV Side Cable installation and termination:

8.2.2.1 Gland Box located on the LV side of the transformer shall be opened to
terminate the laid LV cables as per approved shop drawing

8.2.2.2 Holes shall be punched on the LV cable entry point of gland box with help
of a punching machine to accommodate the cable entry into the LV side
of transformer
8.2.2.3 Cables shall be entered into termination area of the LV side of transformer
through punched cable gland box area
8.2.2.4 Cables shall be terminated to the transformer terminals located on the LV
side of the gland box, Cable glands for single core cables shall be
aluminum
8.2.2.5 After cable termination physical checks shall be carried out for any loose
terminations
8.2.2.6 All earth connections shall be carried out as per approved shop drawing
8.2.2.7 Provide Identification labels as per specification

8.2.3 Transformer HV Side Cable installation and termination:

8.2.3.1 Gland Box located on the HV side of the transformer shall be opened to
terminate the laid LV cables as per approved shop drawing
8.2.3.2 Pre-fixed HT glands coming along with the transformer shall be removed
to terminate the cables inside HV glands
8.2.3.3 HT Cable is prepared with heat shrink termination kit to terminate the
cable to the HT terminals of the transformer
8.2.3.4 After HT cable preparation the cable shall be terminated to the HT
terminals of the transformer
8.2.3.5 After Cable termination physical checks shall be carried out for any loose
terminations
8.2.3.6 All earth connections shall be carried out as per approved shop drawing
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8.2.3.7 Provide Identification labels as per specification

8.2.4 Installation of RMU:


8.2.4.1 Ensure Current/approved documents like shop drawing, transformer and
RMU room layout are available with the installation team.
8.2.4.2 After placing the RMU over the fixed channel the RMU shall be secured
with nuts and bolts.

N.B.: As per 8.2.1.4 & 8.2.1.5 of Installation of Transformers, Correct


foundation and installation of fixed channel shall be ensured to be
correct on slab

8.2.4.3 Outgoing and incoming gland boxes located on RMU body shall be
removed for cable entry and cable exit
8.2.4.4 Prefixed HT glands coming along with the RMU gland box shall be
removed to terminate incoming and outgoing HT cables of RMU
8.2.4.5 Before termination, HT incoming and outgoing cable is prepared with heat
shrink
8.2.4.6 After HT cable preparation the cable shall be terminated to the HT
terminals of the RMU
8.2.4.7 After Cable termination physical checks shall be carried out for any loose
terminations
8.2.4.8 All earth connections shall be carried out as per approved shop drawing
8.2.4.9 Provide Identification labels as per specifications

9) Quality assurance/Quality control:


9.1) Source Quality Control And Tests:
Provide routine tests in accordance with the relevant British Standard or other
approved equivalent standard.
9.2) Installation check list
9.3) Record drawing
9.4) Testing and commissioning will be according to Data Sheets & specifications

10) Attachments:

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Please refer to the attachments for below mentioned Risk Assessment references.

S/N Reference Description


1 RA-1018-110-01 Working At Height
2 RA-1018-110-02 Working From Fixed Scaffold
3 RA-1018-110-03 Working From Mobile Scaffold
4 RA-1018-110-07 MEP Services Installation

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