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Process Industry Practices

Electrical

PIP ELSPS01
Electrical Requirements for
Packaged Equipment
 PURPOSE AND USE OF PROCESS INDUSTRY PRACTICES

In an effort to minimize the cost of process industry facilities, this Practice has
been prepared from the technical requirements in the existing standards of major
industrial users, contractors, or standards organizations. By harmonizing these technical
requirements into a single set of Practices, administrative, application, and engineering
costs to both the purchaser and the manufacturer should be reduced. While this Practice
is expected to incorporate the majority of requirements of most users, individual
applications may involve requirements that will be appended to and take precedence
over this Practice. Determinations concerning fitness for purpose and particular matters
or application of the Practice to particular project or engineering situations should not
be made solely on information contained in these materials. The use of trade names
from time to time should not be viewed as an expression of preference but rather
recognized as normal usage in the trade. Other brands having the same specifications
are equally correct and may be substituted for those named. All Practices or guidelines
are intended to be consistent with applicable laws and regulations including OSHA
requirements. To the extent these Practices or guidelines should conflict with OSHA or
other applicable laws or regulations, such laws or regulations must be followed.
Consult an appropriate professional before applying or acting on any material
contained in or suggested by the Practice.

This Practice is subject to revision at any time.

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University of Texas at Austin, 3925 West Braker Lane (R4500), Austin,
Texas 78759. PIP member companies and subscribers may copy this Practice
for their internal use. Changes, overlays, addenda, or modifications of any
kind are not permitted within any PIP Practice without the express written
authorization of PIP.

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Process Industry Practices
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PIP ELSPS01
Electrical Requirements for
Packaged Equipment
Table of Contents
1. Introduction................................. 2 4.19 Shipping ......................................... 15
1.1 Purpose............................................ 2 4.20 Documentation............................... 16
1.2 Scope ............................................... 2 4.21 Conflict Resolution ......................... 17

2. References .................................. 2
2.1 Process Industry Practices .............. 2
2.2 Industry Codes and Standards ........ 3

3. Definitions ................................... 3
4. Requirements.............................. 3
4.1 General ............................................ 3
4.2 Motors .............................................. 5
4.3 Data Furnished by Supplier ............. 5
4.4 Individual Motor Controllers ............. 6
4.5 Grouped Motor Controllers .............. 8
4.6 Heating Elements and Contactors ... 8
4.7 Enclosures ....................................... 9
4.8 Control Relays ................................. 9
4.9 Control Stations and Indicating
Lights................................................ 9
4.10 Circuit Breaker Panelboards .......... 10
4.11 Transformers.................................. 10
4.12 Control Panels ............................... 10
4.13 General Wiring ............................... 11
4.14 Raceways....................................... 12
4.15 Grounding and Bonding ................. 13
4.16 Nameplates .................................... 14
4.17 ID Tag ............................................ 14
4.18 Inspection and Testing................... 15

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1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose
This Practice provides requirements for the design and fabrication of all electrical
devices and electrical systems furnished as components of a unitized skid-mounted
package of equipment.

1.2 Scope
This Practice describes the requirements for design, manufacture, inspection, testing,
and shipping of electrical systems for unitized unenclosed equipment packages,
including components such as electrical enclosures, motors, motor controllers,
heaters, relays, controls and control panels, control stations, pilot devices, indicating
lights, transformers, wires, and conduits.
This Practice does not include medium-voltage motor controllers, DC motors and
controllers, substations, and power control centers.

2. References
Applicable parts of the following Practices, industry codes and standards, and references shall
be considered an integral part of this Practice. The edition in effect on the date of contract
award shall be used, except as otherwise noted. Short titles are used herein where appropriate.

2.1 Process Industry Practices (PIP)

– PIP ELSPS01D - Purchaser’s PIP ELSPS01D Data Sheet for Electrical
Requirements for Packaged Equipment (completed for application)
– PIP ELSPS01V - Electrical Requirements for Packaged Equipment - Preferred
Vendors and Components (completed for application)
Unless otherwise specified on the PIP ELSPS01 Data Sheet, the following
referenced Practices apply.
– PIP PCSPS001 - Packaged Equipment Instrumentation Specification
– PIP PCSPS010 - Small, General Purpose Packaged Equipment
Instrumentation Specification
– PIP ELSMT01 - AC Squirrel Cage Induction Motors (600 Volts and Below)
Specification
– PIP ELSMT02 - General Purpose Application of API 541 3rd Edition
“Form-Wound Squirrel-Cage Induction Motors 250 Horsepower and Larger”
– PIP ELSMT03 - Special Purpose Application of API 541 3rd Edition
“Form-Wound Squirrel-Cage Induction Motors 250 Horsepower and Larger”

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2.2 Industry Codes and Standards

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

– NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code (NEC)
– NFPA 496 - Standard for Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for Electrical
Equipment
• National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
– NEMA ICS 2 - Starters, Contactors, and Overload Relays Rated Not More
Than 2000 Volts AC or 750 Volts DC

3. Definitions
owner: The party who owns the facility wherein the packaged equipment will be used.

packaged equipment: An item or items of equipment, including ancillary and auxiliary

devices, that normally requires engineering, assembly, piping, and wiring. Packaged
equipment can further be defined as having the following characteristics:

• Can be stand-alone but is typically designed and built to enable or support a primary
process
• Is generally shop-built, structurally integrated, and transportable as a unit
• Is capable of operation once integrated with the main process piping and utilities
• Has a degree of operational complexity that may require a basic regulatory control
system and an alarm/shutdown system that monitors and protects its own
performance and safety
• Employs a control system of sufficient complexity to require an engineered design

purchaser: The party who awards the contract to the supplier. The purchaser may be the
owner or the owner’s authorized agent.

NRTL: Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory

supplier: The party responsible for providing the completely assembled packaged equipment
unit

4. Requirements

4.1 General
4.1.1 Site conditions shall be as specified on the purchaser’s PIP ELSPS01D Data
Sheet.
4.1.2 All equipment and enclosures shall be approved for installation in the area
classification and in the environment specified on the purchaser’s
PIP ELSPS01D Data Sheet.
4.1.3 All electrical components shall be labeled as suitable for use in the area
classification specified on the purchaser’s PIP ELSPS01D Data Sheet.

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4.1.4 Component vendors shall be in accordance with the purchaser’s preferred

list, PIP ELSPS01V.
4.1.5 The supplier shall install and test all necessary interconnecting wiring
between packaged unit devices before shipment. If shipping breaks are
necessary, interconnecting wiring across such breaks shall be provided with
identically marked terminal strips on both ends, coiled back on one side,
clearly identified, and protected for shipment.
4.1.6 All equipment shall be rated for heavy-duty industrial service.
4.1.7 All electrical devices requiring external purchaser connections (except motor
power leads and heater leads) shall be wired by supplier to terminal or
junction boxes located near the periphery of the packaged equipment. All
terminal and junction boxes shall be readily accessible.
4.1.8 Terminal blocks shall be permanently identified for purchaser’s external
connections and shall be fully rated for the voltage and ampere service
involved.
4.1.9 The purchaser will furnish and install feeders directly to medium-voltage
motors on the packaged equipment skid. Medium-voltage attributes, such as
voltage, frequency, and fault current, are indicated on the purchaser’s
PIP ELSPS01D Data Sheet.
4.1.10 The 480-VAC power supply attributes are indicated on the purchaser’s PIP
ELSPS01D Data Sheet. One of the two options described below shall apply
as indicated on the purchaser’s PIP ELSPS01D Data Sheet:
a. The purchaser supplies all 460-VAC motor controllers and heater
contactors. The purchaser will furnish and install feeders directly to
480-VAC loads on the packaged equipment skid. The purchaser will
also supply a single 480-VAC feeder to a power junction box provided
by supplier and mounted near the periphery of the packaged equipment
skid, from which the supplier shall derive all other single- and three-
phase voltages required for other equipment on the skid.
b. The supplier supplies all 460-VAC motor controllers and heater
contactors. The purchaser supplies a single 480-VAC, three-phase
feeder to a power junction box provided by the supplier and mounted
near the periphery of the packaged equipment skid. The supplier
distributes 480-VAC power as necessary from this single power
junction box. The supplier derives all other single- and three-phase
voltages required for the equipment on the skid.
4.1.11 Either the supplier or the purchaser may supply control power for motor
controls and other electrical power devices. One of the two options described
below shall apply as indicated on the purchaser’s PIP ELSPS01D Data Sheet:
a. The supplier shall derive control power. If PLCs are used, the control
power for the PLCs shall be separately derived and shall not be
provided from a source that supplies single-phase motors or heaters.
b. The purchaser shall supply control power to a junction box located near
the periphery of the packaged equipment skid.

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4.1.12 All AC control systems shall be 120 VAC, 60 hertz, grounded on one leg and
fused on the ungrounded leg unless specified otherwise on the purchaser’s
PIP ELSPS01D Data Sheet.
4.1.13 The purchaser will provide area and task lighting.
4.1.14 All electrical equipment and installations shall be in accordance with
applicable sections of the NEC.
4.1.15 If specified on the purchaser’s PIP ELSPS01D Data Sheet, additional
disconnecting means shall be provided and mounted separately from the
control panel for each incoming supply service that does not directly supply a
motor. This disconnecting means shall be rated for the available fault current
and shall be in addition to disconnecting means provided for control panels.
4.1.16 All energy-isolating devices (disconnecting switches, circuit breakers, etc.)
shall be suitable for locking in the “open” or “off” position only.
4.1.17 If required by codes or indicated on the purchaser’s PIP ELSPS01D Data
Sheet, all electrical components used for the packaged equipment shall be
listed or labeled by an NRTL. The supplier shall submit any electrical
components that are not listed or labeled by an NRTL to the purchaser for
approval.
4.1.18 Grounded metal or insulating barriers shall be provided between wiring and
devices below 50 volts and any wiring or devices 50 volts and above. All
enclosures with multiple voltage sources shall be provided with a warning
nameplate indicating the voltage levels present.

4.2 Motors
4.2.1 Unless otherwise specified on the purchaser’s PIP ELSPS01D Data Sheet,
motors 3/4 HP or less shall be 115 VAC, single phase.
4.2.2 Unless otherwise specified on the purchaser’s PIP ELSPS01D Data Sheet,
motors from 1 HP to 200 HP shall be 460 VAC, three phase, and shall meet
applicable requirements of PIP ELSMT01.
4.2.3 Unless otherwise specified on the purchaser’s PIP ELSPS01D Data Sheet,
motors greater than 200 HP shall be medium voltage and shall meet the
requirements of PIP ELSMT02.

4.3 Data Furnished by Supplier

4.3.1 When the purchaser supplies motor controllers and heater contactors, the
supplier shall provide the information required by Sections 4.3.2 and 4.3.3
with approval drawings to facilitate purchaser’s purchase of the equipment.
4.3.2 The supplier shall furnish the following information for all motors:
a. HP or kW
b. Voltage
c. Single phase or three phase
d. Full-load amperes

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e. Service factor
f. Locked rotor amperes or code letter
g. Speed
h. Any other special information, such as operating considerations,
interlocking requirements, starting frequency, etc.
4.3.3 The supplier shall furnish the following information for loads other than
motors:
a. Load in kW
b. Voltage
c. Single phase or three phase
d. Any other special information, such as operating considerations,
interlocking requirements, etc.
4.3.4 Motor control wiring shall be in accordance with the purchaser’s
PIP ELSPS01D Data Sheet.
4.3.5 The purchaser and supplier shall coordinate motor control wiring
arrangements.
4.3.6 The supplier shall be responsible for documenting all agreements on
approval drawings.

4.4 Individual Motor Controllers

4.4.1 Combination Motor Starters
4.4.1.1 For three-phase, 460-VAC-rated motors, combination motor starters
shall be 600-VAC rated. Combination motor starters shall be
provided with a thermal-magnetic circuit breaker, magnetic-only
circuit breaker, or a current-limiting fused disconnect switch in
accordance with the purchaser’s PIP ELSPS01D Data Sheet.
4.4.1.2 For motors operating at 240 VAC and below, at 60 hertz, controllers
shall be 250-VAC rated.
4.4.1.3 Single-phase controllers may be either magnetic or manual,
depending on system requirements.
4.4.1.4 Controllers may be individually enclosed.
4.4.1.5 Three-phase controllers shall be equipped with “on” and “off” pilot
lights and a maintained “stop” button mounted on the enclosure
cover.
4.4.1.6 All skid-mounted motor controllers shall be grouped at one location,
within sight of the driven equipment.
4.4.2 Control Power Transformer
4.4.2.1 Each 3-phase combination starter shall include a 480-VAC to
120-VAC 2-wire control power transformer.

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4.4.2.2 As a minimum, the control power transformer continuous rating shall

be sized for the control power requirements.
4.4.2.3 All ungrounded primary and secondary leads shall be fused.
4.4.2.4 Primary fuses shall be current-limiting with a current-interrupting
rating not less than 100,000 amperes.
4.4.2.5 The control power transformer shall have one secondary terminal
grounded to the unit frame.
4.4.3 Control Circuit
4.4.3.1 Starters requiring control power at line voltage (such as Size 5 and
larger) shall be provided with a fuse block and a 600-volt, Class
“CC” current-limiting fuse in each control circuit conductor
connected to an ungrounded phase conductor.
4.4.3.2 Control power terminal blocks shall be located within the starter unit.
4.4.3.3 If specified on the purchaser’s PIP ELSPS01D Data Sheet, each
contactor coil shall be equipped with a surge suppression device
when applied with PLC control systems or distributed control
systems.
4.4.4 Contactors
4.4.4.1 Contactor parts shall be corrosion resistant.
4.4.4.2 Contactor shall be provided with self-cleaning contacts.
4.4.4.3 Contactor disassembly and assembly of moving and fixed contacts
and operating coil shall not require special tools.
4.4.4.4 Voltage and frequency of operating coils shall be easily identifiable
from the front of the contactor.
4.4.4.5 Contacts and coil shall be removable without removing contactor
from the starter.
4.4.5 Overload Relays
4.4.5.1 Unless specified otherwise on the purchaser’s PIP ELSPS01D Data
Sheet, overload relays shall be standard electro-mechanical three-
pole Class 20 with ambient temperature compensation.
4.4.5.2 If electronic solid-state overload relays are specified on the
purchaser’s PIP ELSPS01D Data Sheet, the relays shall be three-pole
current-sensing with single-phasing protection and shall be selectable
between Class 10, 15, 20, or 30.
4.4.5.3 The overload trip range shall allow setting at 125% of the motor
full-load current.
4.4.5.4 Visible indication of overload trip shall be provided without opening
the enclosure.
4.4.5.5 Overload relay shall be equipped with externally operable,
nonmetallic manual reset.

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4.4.5.6 If specified on the purchaser’s PIP ELSPS01D Data Sheet, automatic

reset overloads shall be provided.
4.4.5.7 If specified on the purchaser’s PIP ELSPS01D Data Sheet, an
additional amber flashing light shall be installed to provide overload
trip indication.
4.4.6 Motor Branch Circuit Protection Devices
4.4.6.1 Motor branch circuit protection devices shall be rated to withstand
the available fault current at the line-side terminals.
4.4.6.2 If listed combination motor controllers incorporating magnetic-only
circuit breakers (or MCPs) are used, the listed combination controller
shall be rated to withstand the available fault current at the line side
terminals of the controller.
4.4.6.3 The adjustment range for the motor protection devices shall be
suitable for the motor-locked rotor current.
4.4.6.4 Fuses shall be current-limiting type.

4.5 Grouped Motor Controllers

4.5.1 Grouped motor controllers shall be allowed only if specified on the
purchaser’s PIP ELSPS01D Data Sheet.
4.5.2 Grouped motor controllers shall be in accordance with Section 4.4, except
a combination motor controller shall not be required for each motor.
4.5.3 The branch circuit disconnecting means, overcurrent protection, and short
circuit protection device shall be provided by the supplier.
4.5.4 A common control power transformer may be used for a group of motors in
which starters are installed within a common enclosure and the starters have
interconnected control circuits.
4.5.5 Control power transformer shall have a minimum additional capacity of 25%
above the normal required operating size.

4.6 Heating Elements and Contactors

4.6.1 Heating elements up to and including 1000-watt rating shall be rated for
120-VAC, single-phase operation. All other heaters shall be suitable for use
with a 480-VAC, three-phase service.
4.6.2 Surface temperatures of heating equipment installed in classified areas shall
be in accordance with applicable sections of NEC.
4.6.3 Magnetic contactors provided to control heaters shall be provided with a
thermal-magnetic circuit breaker or a fused disconnect switch as specified in
the purchaser’s PIP ELSPS01D Data Sheet.
4.6.4 Heating contactors shall be sized in accordance with NEMA ICS 2 standard
requirements for switching non-motor loads.

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4.7 Enclosures
4.7.1 Unless otherwise specified on the purchaser’s PIP ELSPS01D Data Sheet,
the following enclosure types shall be used:
a. For equipment installed in dry indoor operating areas:
1. NEMA 12
2. NEMA 7 if explosion-proof enclosure is required by NEC
b. For equipment installed in wet operating areas or outdoors:
1. NEMA 4X
2. NEMA 7/4 if explosion-proof enclosure is required by NEC
4.7.2 Purging or pressurizing enclosures for classification reduction shall be in
accordance with NFPA 496.
4.7.3 Enclosures shall be constructed of material specified on the purchaser’s
PIP ELSPS01D Data Sheet.
4.7.4 Enclosures shall have the manufacturer’s standard finish.
4.7.5 All metal hardware furnished with enclosures shall be either hot-dipped
galvanized or type 304/316 stainless steel.

4.8 Control Relays

4.8.1 Control relays shall be industrial type.
4.8.2 Relay coils shall be 120 VAC, 60 hertz.
4.8.3 Contacts shall be rated 300 VAC, 10 amperes, minimum.
4.8.4 For low-energy applications, relays shall be approved by purchaser,
e.g., switching milliamp signals. (See PIP ELSPS01V.)
4.8.5 Distributed Control Systems interface relay coils shall be 24 VDC or in
accordance with the purchaser’s PIP ELSPS01D Data Sheet.

4.9 Control Stations and Indicating Lights

4.9.1 Control devices such as pushbuttons, selector switches, indicating lights, and
control stations shall be:
a. Heavy-duty, oil-tight construction for installation in dry, unclassified
operating areas
b. NEMA 4X construction for installation in wet operating or outdoor
unclassified areas
c. Control devices and control stations in classified locations shall be rated
for the area classification indicated on the purchaser’s PIP ELSPS01D
Data Sheet.
4.9.2 Starter control buttons shall not be mounted in motor controller covers.
4.9.3 Unless otherwise specified on the purchaser’s PIP ELSPS01D Data Sheet,
control stations shall be grouped.

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4.9.4 Control station(s) shall not be located within 5 ft (1.5 m) of associated motor
terminal box(es), unless impossible because of skid size.
4.9.5 Indicating lights shall be high-brightness light-emitting diode (LED) lamps.
4.9.6 Motor-indicating light colors shall be in accordance with the purchaser’s
PIP ELSPS01D Data Sheet.

4.10 Circuit Breaker Panelboards

4.10.1 Panelboard shall be single phase, 120/240 VAC, 60 hertz, three wire.
4.10.2 All circuit breakers shall be bolt-in type.
4.10.3 Circuit breakers shall be lockable in the “off” position only.
4.10.4 The service or load for each circuit breaker shall be clearly identified.
4.10.5 Panelboards located in classified areas shall be of the factory-sealed type,
unless specified otherwise on the purchaser’s PIP ELSPS01D Data Sheet.

4.11 Transformers
4.11.1 Transformer insulation shall be rated for 200ºC (392ºF) minimum.
4.11.2 Transformers shall be limited to 80ºC (144ºF) temperature rise at
40ºC (104ºF) ambient conditions.
4.11.3 Transformer enclosure surface temperature shall not exceed 70ºC (158ºF).
4.11.4 Transformers mounted outdoors shall be fully encapsulated.
4.11.5 If specified on the purchaser’s PIP ELSPS01D Data Sheet, these
transformers shall have enclosures of aluminum or stainless steel.

4.12 Control Panels

4.12.1 Local control panels containing instrumentation shall be in accordance with
PIP PCSPS001 and PIP PCSPS010.
4.12.2 Control panel(s) shall be mounted on the equipment skid unless otherwise
indicated on the purchaser’s PIP ELSPS01D Data Sheet.
4.12.3 Wiring for AC control circuits that begins and ends within the panel shall be
single conductor, stranded copper with 600-volt insulation.
4.12.4 Control panel wiring shall be installed in a neat and professional manner and
be tied and secured in wireways.
4.12.5 Wiring shall be collected and gathered wherever possible.
4.12.6 Control and power wiring shall not be mixed.
4.12.7 Interconnection between devices within an enclosure may be wired directly
from device to device independently of terminal blocks.
4.12.8 Control panels with voltages above 120 VAC shall be provided with external
disconnect interlocked with the door to prevent access unless disconnect is in
“off” position.

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4.12.9 Control panels with multiple external voltage sources shall be provided with
a warning nameplate indicating the voltage levels present and source of
power.
4.12.10 A light and a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) Class A (5 milliamp
nominal trip) receptacle shall be provided inside each freestanding control
panel. These devices shall be externally powered from a separate circuit.
4.12.11 Process fluids, gases, and lubrication oils shall not be allowed inside control
panels.
4.12.12 PLCs shall not be installed in enclosures that contain 480-VAC circuits.
4.12.13 PLCs shall be installed using separately derived power sources and the
manufacturer’s recommended grounding practices.
4.12.14 Space heaters shall be provided for all control panels.
4.12.14.1 Space heaters shall be 120 VAC low sheath temperature operating
at 160ºC (320ºF) or less.
4.12.14.2 Unless specified otherwise on the purchaser’s PIP ELSPS01D Data
Sheet, space heaters shall be controlled by an adjustable thermostat
and provided with an ammeter and a bypass pushbutton for testing
the heater.
4.12.14.3 Any space heater that can reach 70ºC (158ºF) or higher shall be
protected with an expanded metal cage.
4.12.14.4 Space heater shall be externally powered from a separate source.
4.12.14.5 Necessary information on source of space heater power shall be
indicated on a nameplate on the control panel.
4.12.15 Control panel enclosures shall be suitable for the area classification.

4.13 General Wiring

4.13.1 Power and instrumentation wiring shall be run in separate conduits or
raceways and terminated in separate enclosures.
4.13.2 Purchaser connections shall be clearly identified.
4.13.3 All power and control wiring, except control panel wiring, shall be stranded
copper, single conductor with flame-retardant, 90ºC (194ºF), and 600-volt
insulation.
4.13.4 Minimum wire size shall be No. 10 AWG for current transformer secondary
leads, No. 12 AWG for power, and No. 14 AWG for control.
4.13.5 Each raceway shall contain a bare or green grounding conductor sized in
accordance with the NEC.
4.13.6 Splicing of wiring shall not be permitted.
4.13.7 All control wiring entering enclosures shall be terminated on terminal blocks.
4.13.8 Terminal blocks shall be finger-safe and rated for 600-VAC .
4.13.9 A minimum of 20% spare terminals shall be provided.

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4.13.10 Terminal blocks shall be labeled in accordance with the elementary and
wiring diagrams.
4.13.11 All wiring shall be sized for the service intended, and each end of each
conductor shall be permanently tagged in accordance with the elementary
and wiring diagrams.
4.13.12 Heat-shrinkable-type wire marker shall be provided on all wires at both ends.
4.13.13 A maximum of two (2) conductors per terminal screw shall be permitted.
This shall apply to all internal panel wiring plus terminal allowance for all
external wiring normally required.
4.13.14 Adhesive-mounted wire support systems shall not be permitted.
4.13.15 Ratchet-type crimpers shall be used to positively crimp all connectors.
4.13.16 Two individual leads from each CT shall be wired to shorting-type terminal
blocks.
4.13.17 CT circuits shall be provided with compression-type, insulated sleeve
seamless ring tongue connectors.
4.13.18 Motor terminations at the motor controllers shall be terminated directly at the
contactor terminals.
4.13.19 Motor feeder terminations at the motor terminal box shall use compression-
type, insulated sleeve seamless ring tongue connectors both at motor terminal
leads and at motor feeder leads, bolted together with silicone-bronze
hardware, and insulated with insulating means approved by the purchaser.

4.14 Raceways
4.14.1 Instrumentation wiring methods shall be in accordance with PIP PCSPS001
or PIP PCSPS010 as required by the purchase order.
4.14.2 Unless otherwise specified on the purchaser’s PIP ELSPS01D Data Sheet, all
other wiring shall be in rigid metal conduit.
4.14.3 Unless otherwise specified on the purchaser’s PIP ELSPS01D Data Sheet,
conduit shall be rigid galvanized steel.
4.14.4 Conduit shall be 3/4-inch (20 mm) minimum size.
4.14.5 Conduit shall be installed either parallel or perpendicular to structural
members and grouped.
4.14.6 Conduit shall be supported at spacing not to exceed 10 ft (3.1 m).
4.14.7 All joints for conduit shall be made with standard conduit couplings, with the
ends of the conduit cut square, reamed, and having a minimum of five full
threads of engagement in the couplings.
4.14.8 Running threads shall not be permitted.
4.14.9 Internal and external locknuts shall be installed at all indoor conduit
terminations.
4.14.10 Watertight conduit hub connectors shall be employed for conduit
terminations located where outdoor enclosures are specified.

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4.14.11 Conduits terminating at enclosures shall be provided with grounding

bushings having insulated throats.
4.14.12 Conduit fittings shall be threaded rigid-body condulets, such as Crouse-
Hinds Form 7 or Appleton FM7, with cast covers and neoprene gaskets.
4.14.13 Liquid-tight, flexible metallic conduit shall be used at all apparatuses or
devices subject to vibration, movement for belt adjustments, operational
inspection, and maintenance.
4.14.13.1 Flexible conduit length shall be 36 inches (0.9 m) maximum per
conduit run.
4.14.13.2 Flexible conduit size shall be 3/4-inch (20 mm) minimum size.
4.14.13.3 Flexible conduit shall be provided with an internal grounding
jumper.
4.14.14 Conduit-sealing fittings shall be installed in accordance with the NEC on the
basis of area classification.
4.14.15 Sealing fittings shall be oversized type, Crouse-Hinds or Appleton type
EYSX for horizontal conduits, and Crouse-Hinds or Appleton type EYDX
for vertical conduits.
4.14.16 Conduit seals shall not be poured by the supplier.
4.14.17 A high-visibility, weatherproof, removable tag shall be attached to each seal
to indicate location of seals.
4.14.18 All conduit entry into enclosures shall be from the side or bottom.
4.14.19 Conduit clamps and other support hardware shall be electroplated zinc or
hot-dip galvanized, in accordance with the purchaser’s PIP ELSPS01D Data
Sheet.
4.14.20 Any damaged galvanized surfaces shall be protected with a zinc-rich primer.
4.14.21 Bolts, nuts, washers, and miscellaneous hardware shall be of the same
material and finish as their associated support material.
4.14.22 Conduit drains shall be provided at low points in conduit runs.

4.15 Grounding and Bonding

4.15.1 All metallic electrical equipment and enclosures shall be bonded to the
supporting metal frame in accordance with the NEC.
4.15.2 Two (2) stainless steel grounding pads welded to the skid structural steel or
frame at diagonally opposite ends shall be provided for connection to the
grounding grid.
4.15.3 The grounding pads shall have NEMA standard two-hole drilling with
9/16-inch (14.4 mm) diameter holes spaced 1-3/4 inches (44.5 mm) apart.
4.15.4 Power circuits shall include a green ground conductor with each circuit and
shall not depend upon the conduit system for the return path.

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4.15.5 If specified on the purchaser’s PIP ELSPS01D Data Sheet, external bonding
jumpers shall be provided between the conduit system and motors, control
panels, and other devices.
4.15.6 All live parts or equipment shall be enclosed by a grounded metal enclosure
or purchaser approved non-metallic enclosure.
4.15.7 All non-current-carrying parts of electrical equipment shall be bonded
together and made electrically continuous.
4.15.8 Grounding lugs shall be provided inside the terminal boxes to terminate the
ground conductor.

4.16 Nameplates
4.16.1 Unless otherwise specified on the purchaser’s PIP ELSPS01D Data Sheet,
nameplates shall be made of laminated plastic with black engraved lettering
on white background.
4.16.2 Nameplate lettering shall be a minimum of 1/4-inch (7 mm) high.
4.16.3 Nameplates shall be attached with stainless steel screws that do not
compromise enclosure integrity.
4.16.4 All electrical enclosures and equipment shall be identified with a nameplate.
4.16.5 All electrical devices shall be provided with nameplate showing the
equipment controlled and device function.
4.16.6 All electrical equipment 50 volts and above shall have a nameplate
identifying the power source.
4.16.7 Motors equipped with automatic reset overloads that can start automatically
if overload is reset shall be provided with a “Danger” sign (red or
predominantly red with letters in contrasting color) to indicate that the motor
can restart automatically after an overload.
4.16.8 Motors provided with space heater(s) shall be provided with a caution sign
indicating “Space heaters may be energized.” A nameplate defining the space
heater power source shall be provided on the motor in a conspicuous
location.

4.17 ID Tag
4.17.1 An ID tag made of laminated plastic with black engraving on a white
background shall be provided.
4.17.2 The ID tag shall list the equipment number, purchase order number, and
project number as specified on the header of the purchaser’s PIP ELSPS01D
Data Sheet.
4.17.3 All components shipped separately require stainless steel nameplates
stamped or engraved with tag number, shop order number, and purchase
order number.

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4.18 Inspection and Testing

4.18.1 The electrical tests shall be performed to ensure correct operation of the
packaged equipment.
4.18.2 All testing shall be performed in accordance with this Practice and specific
requirements of the purchase order.
4.18.3 Components shall be tested in accordance with applicable standards and to
the supplier’s instructions or recommendations.
4.18.4 Unless otherwise specified on the purchaser’s PIP ELSPS01D Data Sheet,
the purchaser or their representative reserves the right to witness all packaged
unit testing.
4.18.5 The purchaser shall be notified in writing 2 weeks before testing.
4.18.6 The testing to be performed shall consist of, but not be limited to, the
following:
a. All circuits and equipment shall be tested for grounds, short-circuits,
and proper functioning.
b. Insulation resistance and continuity tests shall be performed on all
feeders, motor leads, and control wiring. A test shall be performed
between conductors and ground.
c. Interlocking, control, and instrumentation wiring for each item or
system shall be tested to ascertain that the system will function as
indicated on the wiring or schematic diagrams, description of operation,
etc.
d. If necessary, manual operation of control devices, such as limit
switches, shall be used to simulate actual operating conditions in the
testing of the system.
4.18.7 For supplier-furnished motor starters, the ampere rating of all fuses including
control fuses, circuit breakers, and thermal overload elements for motors
shall be checked, adjusted, and corrected if necessary.
4.18.8 Motors shall be checked for proper operation. Any misalignment shall be
corrected before shipment.
4.18.9 Test results shall be documented and provided to the purchaser upon request.

4.19 Shipping
4.19.1 Unless otherwise required in the purchase order, preparation for shipment
shall be in accordance with supplier’s standards.
4.19.2 The supplier shall be solely responsible for the adequacy of the shipping
provisions.
4.19.3 Shipping provisions shall assure that equipment and materials arrive at their
destination in new condition if handled by commercial carrier systems.
4.19.4 Any component with moving parts that might be damaged in shipment shall
have all such moving parts securely blocked and braced.

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4.19.5 Any blocking, bracing, or other material that must be removed before
energization of the equipment shall be clearly identified by high-visibility
tags, signs, or markings.
4.19.6 Loose equipment shall be securely packaged for shipment and shall be
tagged for easy identification.
4.19.7 If equipment is shipped in more than one section, each section shall be
identified with a permanent, readily visible identification tag. All materials
and instructions required for reassembly of the sections in the field shall be
provided.
4.19.8 Instructions for storage of equipment shall be attached to the equipment.
4.19.9 If specified in the purchase order, provisions shall be made for the purchaser
to energize the space heaters without uncrating the equipment during storage
at the jobsite. Electrical connections to the space heaters shall be readily
accessible and clearly identified.

4.20 Documentation
4.20.1 Documentation Content
4.20.1.1 Unless otherwise specified on the purchaser’s PIP ELSPS01D Data
Sheet, documentation shall be furnished in approved electronic
format.
4.20.1.2 Drawings shall have a space on the right-hand bottom corner for
purchaser’s title block.
4.20.1.3 Schematic drawings shall include the following information as a
minimum:
a. Complete schematic diagram with item numbers corresponding
to bill of materials
b. Operation and contact arrangement of control relays
c. Cross reference to bill of materials and other drawings
4.20.1.4 All exceptions to this Practice shall be submitted at the time of bid.
Any exceptions submitted after the awarding of the contract may
be rejected at the purchaser’s discretion, requiring full compliance
with the specifications at no additional cost to the purchaser.

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4.20.2 Supplier Drawing and Data Requirements

Table 1. Documentation Requirements
A B C D
with for Final As Description
Bid Review Certified Built
X X X Detailed bill of material
X X X X Motor and other load information (See Sections 4.3.2
and 4.3.3.)
X X X X General layout of equipment, showing all dimensions,
weights, location and outline drawings showing the
final assembled configuration
X X Shipping description (number of sections, protection)
X X X Connection-wiring diagrams for all electrical
equipment
X X X Single-line, 3-line, and control schematic diagram
X Certified test reports
X (1) Installation, operation, and maintenance manual
X Final as-built drawings
X X Recommended priced spare parts list
A. These documents shall be provided with the proposal.
B. These documents shall be provided for the purchaser’s review and authorization to
proceed before fabrication.
C. These documents shall be provided as part of the final certified document submittal.
(1) Equipment shall be shipped with one set of installation, operation, and maintenance
manuals.
D. The final as-built documents shall be provided within 2 weeks following shipment.
Note: One (1) reproducible set of drawings plus the specified number of copies of all
documentation and operating manuals as shown on the purchaser’s PIP ELSPS01D Data
Sheet. Reproducibles shall be CAD convertible .DXF electronic format, unless the supplier
specifies otherwise in the proposal.

4.21 Conflict Resolution

Any conflicts between the reference documents shall be identified in writing to the
purchaser for resolution. In general, when resolving conflicts, the following order of
precedence shall apply:

• Purchase order
• One-line diagram(s) and associated drawings
• Data Sheet, PIP ELSPS01D
• This Practice, PIP ELSPS01
• Referenced documents

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