ELC-SU-12.

11 MEDIUM VOLTAGE 5 KV TO 38 KV METAL-CLAD SWITCHGEAR

This document can be downloaded from the following Technical Standards website: http://techstds.ric100.chevrontexaco.net Electronic files may be ordered by phone (510-242-7241), e-mail (TechStds@ChevronTexaco.com), or fax (510-242-2157).

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CONTENTS
1.0 Introduction ................................................................................................................4 1.1 ......Purpose ............................................................................................................4 1.2 ......Scope ...............................................................................................................4 2.0 References ..................................................................................................................4 2.1 ......ChevronTexaco ................................................................................................4 2.2 ......Industry Codes and Standards .........................................................................4 2.3 ......Conflict Resolution ...........................................................................................4 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 Definitions ...................................................................................................................5 Service Conditions .....................................................................................................5 Ratings ........................................................................................................................6 Basic Construction ....................................................................................................6 6.1 ......Switchgear Assembly .......................................................................................6 6.2 ......Power Cable Terminations ...............................................................................9 6.3 ......Bus Duct Terminations ...................................................................................10 7.0 8.0 9.0 Additional Requirements for Arc-Resistant Switchgear ......................................10 Power Circuit Breaker ..............................................................................................11 Buses ........................................................................................................................13 9.1 ......Power Bus ......................................................................................................13 9.2 ......Ground Bus and Connections ........................................................................15 9.3 ......Grounding to Confirm De-Energized Status ...................................................15 10.0 Control and Secondary Circuits and Devices .......................................................16 10.1 ....General ...........................................................................................................16 10.2 ....Remote Control Panel ....................................................................................16 10.3 ....Power and Control Devices and Wiring ..........................................................16 10.4 ....Voltage Transformers .....................................................................................18 10.5 ....Current Transformers .....................................................................................19 10.6 ....Control Power Transformers (CPTs) ..............................................................19 10.7 ....Instruments, Meters, Control Devices, and Indicating Lights .........................20 10.8 ....Protective Relaying ........................................................................................21 10.9 ....Space Heaters ................................................................................................22 10.10 ..Partial Discharge Monitors .............................................................................23 10.11 ..Surge Protection .............................................................................................23 10.12 ..Mimic Bus .......................................................................................................23 10.13 ..Control Power .................................................................................................24 10.14 ..Control Power Transfer ..................................................................................24 10.15 ..Test Cabinet ...................................................................................................25 10.16 ..Breaker Lifting Device ....................................................................................25 10.17 ..Electric Racking Mechanism ..........................................................................25 10.18 ..Jumper Cable .................................................................................................25 11.0 Finish .........................................................................................................................25

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Tests ..........................................................................................................................25 12.1 ....Design Tests ..................................................................................................25 12.2 ....Production Tests ............................................................................................26

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Nameplates ...............................................................................................................26 Documentation .........................................................................................................27 14.1 ....Documentation Content ..................................................................................27 14.2 ....Supplier Drawing and Data Requirements .....................................................28

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Shipping and Handling ............................................................................................29

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This specification defines requirements for purchase, including design, fabrication, inspection, testing, shipment, and documentation, for metal-clad switchgear for application in Company facilities. 1.2 Scope 1. This specification covers minimum requirements for metal-clad switchgear for installation in both indoor and outdoor unclassified areas containing insulated (covered) buses, draw-out power circuit breakers, control, instrumentation, and metering. 2. This Specification also covers remote monitoring and control requirements. Assemblies for medium voltage application for nominal 2.4 kV to 38 kV, 60 Hertz system are included. 2.0 REFERENCES Applicable requirements in the latest edition (or the edition indicated) of the following industry standards and references shall be considered an integral part of this Specification. Short titles will be used herein when appropriate. 2.1 ChevronTexaco ELC-SU-12.09 ELC-DS-12.11 Standard Drawing 2.2 Bus Duct Assemblies Data Sheet GF-P-99968

Industry Codes and Standards 2.2.1 American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) ANSI/IEEE C37.20.2 -1999, Metal-Clad Switchgear ANSI/IEEE 37.20.6 -1997, IEEE Standard for 4.76 kV to 38 kV Rated Grounding and Testing Devices Used in Enclosures ANSI/IEEE C37.20.7 -2001, IEEE Guide for Testing Medium-Voltage MetalEnclosed Switchgear for Internal Arcing Faults ANSI/IEEE C37.21, IEEE Standard for Control Switchboards ANSI/IEEE C57.13, IEEE Standard Requirements for Instrument Transformers 2.2.2 American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) ASTM D1535 -1997-, Specifying Color by the Munsell System

2.3

Conflict Resolution Any conflicts between the referenced documents shall be identified to the Buyer in writing for resolution. In general, when resolving conflicts, the following order of precedence shall apply: 1. Purchase Order 2. One-line diagram and associated documents 3. Data Sheet, ELC-DS-12.11

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1. Arc-resistant switchgear: Intended to provide protection to personnel from the hot gases and hot glowing particles generated due to an arc inside the switchgear. a. The term arc-resistant switchgear, in this Specification, is defined as a metal-clad switchgear assembly designed and tested to safely withstand impact due to internal arcs occurring within the assembly when the doors and covers are closed. b. The switchgear is classified as arc-resistant switchgear when arcing does not cause doors and covers to open, parts to be ejected, holes to develop in the switchgear assembly or gases to escape based on defined integrity and accessibility conditions given below: 1. Type 1: Switchgear with arc-resistant construction at the front only. 2. Type 2: Switchgear with arc-resistant construction at the front, back, and sides. 3. Type 1C: Switchgear with arc-resistant construction at the front and between compartments within the same cell or adjacent cells. 4. Type 2C: Switchgear with arc-resistant construction at the front, sides and back and between compartments within the same cell or adjacent cells. 2. AC: Alternating Current . 3. ATD: Automatic Trip Device. 4. AWG: American Wire Gauge. 5. Buyer: The party who awards the contract. The Buyer may be the owner or the owner's authorized agent. 6. CPT: Control Power Transformer. 7. CT: Current Transformer. 8. DC: Direct Current. 9. Metal-clad switchgear: This term in this Specification, is in accordance with switchgear features and requirements for metal-clad switchgear given in Section 3.1.5 of ANSI/IEEE C37.20.2-1999. 10. MOC: Mechanism Operated Contact. 11. VT: Voltage Transformer. 12. Supplier: The party awarded the contract 13. TCM: Trip Circuit Monitoring 14. TOC: Truck Operated Contact. 4.0 SERVICE CONDITIONS Equipment shall be designed to perform satisfactorily under the following ambient conditions unless otherwise specified on Data Sheet, ELC-DS-12.11. 1. Ambient conditions within the limits of -18F (-30C) and +104F (40C). 2. Altitude of installation does not exceed 3300 feet (1000 m).

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5. Traces of chemical contamination as specified on the Data Sheet, ELC-DS-12.11 6. Negligible solar radiation effect. 5.0 RATINGS 1. The ratings of the switchgear assemblies and the system parameters shall be as provided by the Data Sheet and as given in this Specification. 2. Surface temperature on any external part of the switchgear shall not exceed 122F (50C) at 104F (40C) ambient when carrying rated continuous current at rated voltage and rated frequency. 3. Instrument transformers for use in switchgear shall be suitable for use with an internal enclosure air temperature of 149F (65C). 4. Hottest spot temperature rise for the buses and connectors shall not exceed 149F (65C) and hottest total temperature shall not exceed 221F (105C) at 104F (40C) ambient when carrying rated continuous current at rated voltage and rated frequency. a. Heat generated by the power cables shall be included in the temperature rises. b. Any reduced ventilation or increased heat generation caused by arc resistant construction shall be included. 5. If fan cooling is required to achieve high continuous current ratings, fans shall be 100% rated and redundant. 6. Fans shall be replaceable without shutting down the switchgear. 7. The temperature of cable termination at the bus connection point to the switchgear shall not exceed 185F (85C) at the rated current-carrying capacity of the termination bus or circuit breaker, whichever current rating is less. 6.0 6.1 BASIC CONSTRUCTION Switchgear Assembly 1. The switchgear assembly shall include, but not be limited to, metal-clad free-standing vertical steel structures containing power buses, a ground bus, removable (drawout) vacuum circuit breakers, auxiliary control devices, instrumentation, metering, and protective equipment in accordance with the one-line diagram and Data Sheet. 2. All enclosures shall be fabricated from free-standing steel frames and steel panels with doors formed to provide a strong and rigid structure. a. Panels and doors shall be Manufacturer Sheet Gage (MSG) #12 minimum thickness. Enclosure shall be Category B with requirements as defined in Annex A of ANSI/IEEE C37.20.2, Table A.1. b. Category B enclosures are intended for use in installations that are not subject to deliberate unauthorized acts of the unsupervised general public and for providing a degree of protection to untrained personnel against incidental contact with enclosed equipment.

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3. All front, rear, instrument, and control compartment doors shall have either continuous steel hinges or a minimum of two separate hinges to prevent the doors from sagging and be provided with door stops. 4. All front doors shall be provided with hand-operated latches and shall have provisions for padlocking. All rear doors shall be hinged and bolted. 5. Incoming breakers and tie breakers shall be one-high configuration. a. Unless otherwise specified, double-ended switchgear shall have two identical tie breakers and tie breaker cells. b. The bus configuration shall be such that by removing the breakers it is possible to establish an electrically safe work condition and to work safely on either bus while the other bus is still energized. c. When "One CB Plus Dummy Element" is specified on the datasheet one tie breaker cell shall be occupied by a regular breaker, while the other shall be occupied by a "dummy" breaker comprising braced and insulated bus links between line and load side stabs on a standard truck. d. A mechanical interlock (e.g., Kirk key interlock) between the tie breaker and dummy tie shall be provided to prevent removal of the dummy tie until the tie breaker has been opened and withdrawn. 6. It is preferred that breakers roll into cubicles without ramps or auxiliary devices. a. Feeder breakers may be one-high or two-high configuration, unless specified otherwise on the Data Sheet. b. If auxiliary devices such as ramps or lift trucks are required for installation or removal of breakers, they shall be provided with the switchgear assemblies. 7. All ventilation and cooling openings shall be provided with vermin-proof, 1/8-inch (3 mm) opening mesh 304 stainless steel screens on the inside of the switchgear. 8. A view window with a clear, shatter-proof polycarbonate cover in compliance with ANSI/ IEEE C37.20.2-1999, Annex A, Section A.3.6, shall be provided. 9. A 60 watt 120, volt incandescent light with an On-Off switch on the door shall be provided inside each cubicle containing a circuit breaker to permit the following: a. Viewing the breaker position during closed door breaker racking b. Viewing the breaker mechanical open/closed status indicator 10. Switchgear shall be designed for expansion on both ends and the enclosures shall be of modular design so that additional units may be safely and readily installed. a. This includes, but is not limited to, such items as predrilled buses, terminal blocks for secondary wiring, and removable insulated enclosure end covers secured by captive hardware on the structure. b. At least two covers need to be removed to access the bus bar. 11. Spaces shall be provided for future circuit breakers as indicated on the drawings and data sheets. a. All spaces marked "future" shall be complete with stationary elements and doors and shall be outfitted and wired for future breakers.

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b. The equipment shall include one multi ratio CT per phase, control switches and wiring, interlocks and mechanisms, low voltage fuse blocks, main and auxiliary contacts and indicating lights, but not protective relays unless listed in the Data Sheet, ELC-DS-12.11. c. Other equipment such as extra CTs shall be included if listed in the Data Sheet, ELC-DS12.11. d. It shall be possible to add a circuit breaker to these cubicles without shutting down the bus feeding the cubicle. e. Power voltage stabs in future spaces shall be covered to prevent accidental contact with live parts if the door is opened. f. Cubicles marked "space only" shall not be provided with equipment for future circuit breakers.

g. These cubicles shall not be used for mounting control switches and other auxiliary equipment. h. Final Vendor Drawings shall indicate which of the "space only" cubicles may be used with appropriate modifications for future circuit breakers. 12. Energized bare parts mounted on doors shall be guarded. 13. Enclosures shall be for indoor or outdoor installation, as specified on Data Sheets, ELC-DS-12.11. a. Indoor switchgear structures shall be suitable for mounting on a floor or embedded rails with a flatness variation of up to 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) across or from front to back of a cell, and a variation from level of up to inch per 10 feet (0.21%). b. With variations up to those figures, there shall be no contact alignment, racking or door operating problems. c. Outdoor switchgear structures shall be either aisleless or aisle type as specified in the Data Sheet, ELC-DS-12.11. 1. The types are defined in ANSI/IEEE C37.20.2 Clause 7.18. 2. Aisle type construction shall include at least two doors, one at each end. 3. Each door opening shall be wide enough to allow moving a circuit breaker through it with at least 6 inches (15 cm) total clearance. 4. The doors shall have "Danger High Voltage" signs attached. 14. All external joints in outdoor enclosures shall be seal welded for their entire length or shall be bolted and neoprene gasketed to preclude the entry of rain, snow, or dust. a. Gaskets shall be held in metal retainers to prevent moving during assembly. b. The roof shall be sloped to permit drainage. 15. Removable panels shall be secured with suitable captive fasteners, machine screws or tapped holes in structural members. 16. Self tapping screws shall not be used. 17. At least one 120 volt receptacle shall be provided inside each outdoor enclosure. a. Where an outdoor assembly includes four or more vertical sections, at least two receptacles shall be provided, one at each end. b. The maximum distance between receptacles shall be 30 ft.

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c. Aisle type enclosures shall have fluorescent lighting sufficient to give a minimum of 30 foot candles illumination. d. Three way light switches shall be located at each door. e. Aisleless enclosures shall have a light in each section. 18. Outdoor enclosures shall have a fabricated, enclosed base of sufficient rigidity to permit transportation without damage. 19. Outdoor enclosures shall be sufficiently rigid so that when supported per the manufacturer's directions, distortion shall be minimized. All moveable elements may be easily inserted and removed without contact alignment problems, and doors shall open, close and latch correctly. 20. All outer doors shall have formed and gasketed weatherproof joints to prevent entry of dust, rain and snow and shall have door stops to hold the door in the open position. a. A stop release shall be provided no more than 6 feet (183 cm) from the floor. b. Latches shall engage the door frame at three points to latch the doors closed and shall have a rolling or a smooth sliding action when engaging the frame. c. Unless otherwise specified, outer doors shall have flush cylinder type locks on the outside for use with Company supplied cylinders, and shall have a quick release unlatching mechanism inside. 21. Outdoor enclosures shall be capable of passing the rain test listed in ANSI/IEEE C37.20.2 Clause 6.2.10 Paint shall be capable of passing the exposure tests listed in ANSI/IEEE C37.20.2 Clause 6.2.9. a. Type Test results shall be submitted when requested. b. Door hardware shall be selected to avoid galvanic effects. 6.2 Power Cable Terminations 1. Provision shall be provided for cable terminations for each breaker as defined on the one-line diagram. 2. The depth of all units shall be sufficient to allow top or bottom entrance and bending and termination of power cables. a. The cable entry shall be as specified on the Data Sheet, ELC-DS-12.11. b. The distance from the cable entry point to termination location shall be 36 inches (914 mm) or greater. c. Sufficient space shall be provided for all power cables to have a bending radius of at least 12 diameters, and there shall be adequate space for window type current transformers and cable termination devices. d. Information on incoming and outgoing power cables will be provided in the Data Sheets, ELC-DS-12.11. 3. Non-metallic supports for power cables and cable terminators shall be provided so that the weight of the cables is not imposed on the terminations. a. The supports shall be located 6 inches (152 mm) from the entry and 18 inches (457 mm) from the connection points. b. At no position shall any power cable span more than 18 inches (457 mm) without support inside the switchgear.

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4. Power cable termination pads shall be plated and suitable for four (4) two-hole connectors. All termination pads shall have NEMA Standard bolt pattern (9/16 inch holes spaced 1-3/4 inch center to center). 5. Connectors (lugs) for incoming and outgoing cables will be provided by Buyer unless otherwise indicated on the Data Sheet. 6.3 Bus Duct Terminations 1. Bus duct, when specified on the Data Sheet, shall meet the requirements of ChevronTexaco ELC-SU-5079. 2. Bus duct terminations shall be provided where shown on the one-line diagram 3. Flexible jumpers shall be provided by bus duct manufacturer. 4. The bus duct entry shall be as specified on the Data Sheet, ELC-DS-12.11. 7.0 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ARC-RESISTANT SWITCHGEAR 1. When indicated on the Data Sheet, the switchgear shall be arc-resistant design as described below. 2. Switchgear shall be designed and manufactured so that it will meet the testing requirements of ANSI/IEEE C37.20.7. 3. The manufacturer shall submit complete test results in accordance with ANSI/IEEE C37.20.7 on essentially identical equipment to what is being supplied, at the specified fault levels and durations. 4. Unless otherwise indicated on the Data Sheet, switchgear shall be arc-resistant construction Type 2 (switchgear with arc-resistant construction at front, rear, and sides). 5. Manufacturer shall submit to Buyer a written certificate of successful type testing, including all the parameters used in the testing. 6. Testing shall be based on prospective current of the highest rated circuit breaker without insertion of any current limiting device in the test circuit. a. The front and rear compartment doors shall withstand the effects of an internal arcing fault. b. The Voltage Transformer (VT) compartment door and the instrument and control compartment doors shall have steel hinged doors that comply with ANSI/IEEE C37.20.7 testing. c. It shall be possible to connect or disconnect VTs and CPTs without compromising the arc resistant integrity. 7. The design of openings must pass the requirements of ANSI/IEEE C37.20.7, with respect to the emission of arc/flash products. 8. Openings intended to close on initiation of fault to preserve arc-resistant construction shall be provided with necessary plates on top and sides to prevent dropping of any foreign material that will prevent openings from closing and thereby compromising the integrity of arc-resistant construction. 9. The covers over openings for future extensions of the assembly shall meet the requirements of ANSI/IEEE C37.20.7, arc-resistant construction Type 2 and not prevent additions to the switchgear assembly.

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10. Design and construction of the switchgear shall prevent effects of any fault in the high voltage compartment from entering the low voltage or instrument compartment. 11. Interlocks shall be provided to prevent opening of the breaker compartment door unless the circuit breaker is in the disconnected or test position and the safety shutters are closed. a. These interlocks shall also include color coded flags as an indication of shutter position visible on the door with appropriate nameplates. b. The flag color green indicates shutters "closed," and red indicates shutter "open." 12. Necessary means shall be provided to manually trip the breaker without requiring opening the door and compromising the integrity of arc-resistant construction. 13. Provisions for closed door manual racking of the circuit breaker while maintaining the integrity of arc-resistant construction shall be provided and shall consist of a hinged cover. This cover shall be interlocked to prevent opening unless the circuit breaker is in the open position and the access to the racking mechanism shall not compromise arc-resistant capability. 14. Rear door(s) shall also be interlocked to prevent opening the rear door(s) unless the breaker in the corresponding front compartment is in the disconnected position. 15. Means shall be provided to defeat the interlocks by a deliberate act that is not considered part of a normal operating procedure for maintenance purposes. a. The degree of difficulty for defeating the interlocks shall require a minimum of two separate and distinct operations requiring tools. b. The interlock shall reset by closing the door after the interlock has been circumvented. When Ground and Test Switches (Section 8.0 item 16) are provided, it shall be possible to defeat interlocks to test for the presence of voltage. 16. A single hand-operated latch with provision for padlocking shall be provided on each door such that arc-resistant integrity is maintained when the latch is in closed position. a. No additional tie down bolts or latches shall be required on the doors to maintain arc-resistant construction. b. Interlocks shall be provided to prevent racking the breaker from disconnected position unless the door latch is fully closed and latched. c. Label shall be provided near the hand-operated handle to indicate latched and open positions. 17. All openings on the doors of cubicles with circuit breakers shall be interlocked to prevent opening unless the circuit breaker is in the open position to preserve the arc-resistant integrity. 18. The Supplier shall advise any construction, installation or operating restrictions caused by the arc resistant implementation methods. 8.0 POWER CIRCUIT BREAKER 1. Circuit breakers shall be electrically operated, drawout type, vacuum interrupter-type design. a. Circuit breakers shall be rated for interrupting and close and latch current rating as indicated on the Data Sheet. b. Circuit breakers shall be interlocked so that a closed breaker cannot be inserted or removed.

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c. Stored energy closing springs shall be automatically discharged when the circuit breaker is moved from the connected position. d. There shall be mechanical indicators for the charged or discharged spring conditions, which shall be visible with the breaker in the connected position with the doors closed. 2. Each circuit breaker shall be equipped with "stored energy operation" type anti-pump operating mechanism. As well as the electric spring charging method, it shall be possible to manually charge the springs in both the test and connected positions, using tools supplied with the equipment. 3. Insulated non-hygroscopic shutters shall be provided to prevent access to the primary contacts when the circuit breaker is withdrawn or removed. a. The action of the shutters shall be aligned to the position of the circuit breaker removable element. b. The mechanism by which the shutters are operated shall be redundant and use techniques to avoid "wedging" shutters in place. c. Shutters shall be clearly marked with an inscription indicating "Connected to incoming or outgoing cable" or "Connected to bus side" as applicable. d. This inscription shall be minimum 1/2-inch (13 mm) high white lettering on a red background. 4. Means shall be provided to manually rack the circuit breaker into or out of the compartment with the compartment door closed and latched. a. A remote racking device to electrically rack the breaker shall be provided when indicated on the Data Sheet and shall have 25 feet (7.6 m) of cord. b. Means shall be provided to shut off the remote racking device when breaker is in the "connected" position. 5. Circuit breaker open and closed positions shall be indicated by means of color coded flags on the front of each circuit breaker. a. Unless otherwise specified, the flag color red shall indicate the "closed" position and the flag color green shall indicate the "open" position. b. These flags shall be observable with the compartment door closed. 6. Circuit breaker padlocking provisions shall be made for padlocking the removable element in the disconnected and test position only. 7. Circuit breakers of the same rating shall be interchangeable and interlocked with the breaker cubicle so that a breaker with a lower continuous or interrupting rating cannot be inserted into a higher rated compartment. 8. A TOC switch and a MOC switch, both with covers, shall be provided for each cubicle. a. Each cell switch shall have a minimum four (4) Normally Open (NO) contacts and four (4) Normally Closed (NC) contacts provided for Buyer's use. b. All cell switch contacts shall be wired out to terminal blocks in the instrument and control compartment so that they may be easily accessed for test purposes. 9. The TOC and MOC switches may be located in the circuit breaker cell. No other devices shall be located in the circuit breaker cell.

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10. Spring charge, closing and tripping power shall be as listed on the Data Sheet. Closing and opening devices shall operate correctly within the ranges specified in ANSI C37.06, Table 8. 11. For systems with AC control voltage only, the AC power shall be obtained from a Control Power Transformer (CPT) in the switchgear. The tripping power shall be a supplier-provided capacitive trip device with battery backup. 12. Close and trip circuits shall be individually fused in each cell. The fuses shall be Bussmann Type LPN-RK or a Ferraz Shawmut A2Y rated for the DC or AC duty, and shall be coordinated with the upstream protection so that selectivity and protection are achieved. 13. Unless indicated on the Data Sheet, breakers for motor and generator control shall be provided with two (2) trip coils. Each trip coil shall be connected for operation on a separate trip circuit and tested individually. 14. Provisions shall be made to manually trip the circuit breaker (on loss of trip circuit) without opening the door. 15. One set of accessories required for safe operation and maintenance, such as handling device, racking handle, test plugs, test cabinets with a set of secondary couplers, breaker maintenance closing device, manual charging device, or transport truck, shall be provided for each switchgear lineup unless otherwise indicated on the Data Sheet. Supplier shall provide a list of required accessories. 16. Ground and test device shall be provided when specified on the Data Sheet. a. They shall be built in accordance with ANSI/IEEE C37.20.6. b. Unless otherwise specified they shall be manually operated devices ("Simple Manual") and shall have accessible test ports. 17. Means shall be provided to limit over travel on the circuit breaker. 18. All feeder circuit breakers shall have electrically operated local control for "Close" and "Trip" when the breaker is in the test or operating position. Provisions shall be made so that these breakers automatically render any remote control circuit inoperable when the breaker is in the test position. 19. Circuit breakers specified for use as motor starters shall have: 1) local control for close and trip when the breaker is in the Test position; and 2) local control for Trip only (not Close) when the breaker is in the operating position. a. Provisions shall be made so that these breakers automatically render any remote control circuit inoperable when the breaker is in the test position. b. Terminals shall be provided for remote electrical controls. 20. On circuit breakers specified for use as motor starters, motor space heater control circuits shall be arranged so that the circuit shall be de-energized when the breaker is closed, and energized when the breaker is open (whether in the operating or test position). 21. A disconnect switch with a suitable nameplate shall be provided to permit de-energization of the motor space heater circuit manually. 9.0 9.1 BUSES Power Bus 1. All buses and primary connections shall be copper.

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2. Phase of polarity arrangements shall be 1, 2, 3, from front to back, top to bottom, or left to right as viewed from front. 3. All sections of the main bus shall have continuous ampacity not less than the main bus continuous ampere rating as indicated on the Data Sheet or one-line diagram. Bus supports shall provide sufficient bracing to withstand the fault levels specified in the Data Sheets. 4. Bus contact areas shall be tin-plated, minimum 0.0002 inch thick. Joints shall have the same plating, contact area and number of bolts as tested by the Supplier during type testing. 5. All bus insulators and bus bar inserts shall utilize wet-process glazed high-alumina porcelain for 15 kV Class or above, or cycloaliphatic epoxy or glass polyester material for 5 kV Class. 6. Bus insulation, except at the joints, shall be bonded to the bus bar and shall be either liquid dipped or fluidized bed epoxy. a. Insulating materials for buses and connections shall be flame-retardant, non-hygroscopic, and track-resistant throughout. b. Sleeve type or heat shrink tubing type insulating systems are not acceptable. 7. All bus bar joints shall be covered with formed insulating boots and reusable non-metallic hardware. a. Termination connections for Buyer's cable connections shall also have insulating boots provided with reusable non-metallic hardware. b. Taping of unusual bolted joints shall be permitted with customer approval. 8. Insulating materials for barriers, cable supports, and spacers shall be made of flame-retardant, track-resistant, non-hygroscopic materials that meet the same requirements of insulating materials covering buses as defined in Section 7.9 of ANSI/IEEE C37.20.2-1999. 9. Stand-off insulators and bus bar supports and inserts shall be made of wet-process glazed highalumina porcelain for 15 kV Class and above, or cycloaliphatic epoxy or glass polyester material for 5 kV Class. 10. Air gaps around the bus and inserts shall be sealed to minimize corona. 11. All connections to VT or CPT primary stationary stabs shall be made with an insulated rigid bus. 12. All bolted power bus connections shall be secured with corrosion-resistant, hardware, including bolts, locking washers, and nuts or jam nuts. a. Connections shall be made with a minimum of two (2) bolts. b. Bus connections with contact area of 9 square inches (5806 mm2) or 2000 amperes or higher shall have a minimum of four (4) bolts. c. The main bus at the end section cubicles shall be factory drilled prior to insulating, for future field expansion. 13. Supplier shall post a label inside each cubicle listing torque requirements for bolted connections. 14. Provisions shall be made for connection of all external power cabling. a. Lugs, clamps, or terminations shall be provided as specified on the Data Sheets. b. Unless specified in the Data Sheets, lugs will be owner supplied.

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c. When specified on the Data Sheet, vendor supplied lugs shall be suitable for use with copper or aluminum conductors as specified. d. Adequate structural supports for cables and cable terminators shall be provided in all equipment, providing at least the support listed in Section 6.2 item 3. e. When potheads are specified, the support materials for potheads shall be insulated from ground. 9.2 Ground Bus and Connections 1. A tin plated copper ground bus, minimum 2 inches (51 mm) by 1/4 inch (6.5 mm) copper, that extends throughout the length of the stationary structure shall be provided. a. The ground bus shall be designed to carry rated short time current of the highest rated device in the assembly for minimum 2 seconds. b. Ground bus shall electrically connect together the structures in a switchgear assembly in or on which primary equipment or devices are mounted. c. Provisions for connection of NEMA two-hole connectors at each end of the bus shall be provided (9/16-inch diameter holes spaced 1-3/4 inch center to center). d. Provision for one connector shall be made in all other cubicles. 2. Ground connections shall be provided for all removable elements to ensure that the frame and mechanism are grounded until the primary circuit is disconnected and the removable element is moved a safe distance. 3. Circuit connections to the ground bus shall be made so that it is not necessary to remove or discontinue the ground bus when any connections are made or removed from the ground bus. a. A separate connection point shall be provided for each ground wire connected to the ground bus. b. Ground bus integrity shall be maintained independent of circuit connections. c. Ground bus connections shall be solidly bolted. d. Use of self-tapping screws or bolts is not acceptable for ground bus connections. 9.3 Grounding to Confirm De-Energized Status 1. In each cubicle, the ground bus shall be extended toward the incoming power cable termination points to allow easy access for safety grounding connection of a portable grounding clamp device. 2. Each phase bus power cable termination shall be provided with an apparatus ground clamp cable connection for voltage testing and grounding. a. The ground clamp cable connection shall be a grounding ball stud, mounted as close as possible to the phase bus cable termination point. b. Each grounding ball stud shall be equipped with a ball stud cover made from Type II (ozone resistant) insulating material of the appropriate insulation Class, removable by use of a clampstick. 3. Where specified on the Data Sheet, specified power connection points shall be provided with inter-phase barriers, ground barriers, and phase to ground barriers. a. For bottom entry cables, the barriers shall extend a minimum of 12 inches (305 mm) below and 6 inches (152 mm) above the termination point.

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b. For top entry cables, the barriers shall extend a minimum of 6 inches below and 12 inches (305 mm) above the termination point. 10.0 10.1 CONTROL AND SECONDARY CIRCUITS AND DEVICES General 1. All voltage circuits used for control, relaying, or metering shall be protected within the switchgear as follows: a. All cubicles supplied from external power sources (AC or DC) shall have overload and short circuit protection, individual disconnecting means, and provisions for locking in the disconnected or off position. b. The following caution plate shall be provided on the door of each cubicle with external power:
OBSERVE CAUTION EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE

2. All circuits supplied from internal power sources (AC) shall have overload and short circuit protection within the same section as the supply source. 10.2 Remote Control Panel 1. When specified, a remote control panel shall be supplied and tested in compliance with ANSI/IEEE C37.21 and shall be configured as shown on the included layout sketch. a. The remote control panel shall contain control switches, metering and a mimic bus. b. Unless otherwise specified, protective relays shall be located on the main switchgear. 2. As a minimum the mimic bus shall show buswork, circuit breakers, supply sources, load descriptions, voltage transformers and current transformers. a. Breaker control switches shall be located beside the breaker symbol. b. Devices shall be labeled using engraved laminated plastic. c. The mimic buswork and components shall be attached with stainless steel screws. 3. All auxiliary components used in the control panel shall meet the same requirements as if they were in the main switchgear. 4. Terminal strips shall be mounted inside the control panel with terminal designations matching those of the corresponding terminal strips in the main switchgear. All connections shall be brought to the terminal strips. 10.3 Power and Control Devices and Wiring 1. All wiring shall be flame-resistant, 600 volts rated insulation, Type SIS or Type TBS flexible insulated stranded copper wire with insulation rated for 194F (90C) conductor temperature. a. Power wiring shall be minimum No. 12 AWG. Control wiring, for use between component devices or parts of switchgear assemblies, shall be No. 14 AWG minimum size. b. Wiring that crosses hinged doors or panels shall be the extra flexible type with 37 or more strands.

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c. Wire bundles shall be arranged in a spiral configuration so that the bundle twists rather than bends when door or panel is opened. d. Wire bundles shall be protected against mechanical damage or contact with sharp edges by plastic spiral wrap. e. Wiring shall be terminated with insulated locking fork type connectors. f. Ratchet type crimpers shall be used to positively crimp the connectors. 2. Current Transformer (CT) secondary circuits shall be minimum No. 10 AWG copper conductors with Type SIS. a. The individual leads from each CT shall be wired to front accessible, shorting terminal blocks. b. CT grounding shall also be connected on these blocks. c. CT circuits shall be provided with compression type, insulated sleeve, seamless ring tongue connectors. d. All secondary circuits of multi ratio CTs shall be brought to the accessible shorting terminal blocks, and each lead shall be labeled with the terminal designation. e. CT secondaries shall be grounded only at the terminal strip. 3. All grounded circuit conductors except CT wiring shall utilize white insulation wiring. 4. All grounding conductors shall be made with green insulated wires. 5. Control and secondary wiring shall be of one continuous length from terminal to terminal. a. Splicing shall not be permitted. b. All control wiring leaving a compartment shall leave from terminal blocks, not from devices in the compartment. 6. All trip and close circuit power wiring shall be minimum No. 12 AWG. If a common DC power is utilized for more than one breaker, the main DC bus shall be minimum No. 4 AWG. DC circuits shall be provided with compression type, insulated sleeve, seamless ring tongue connectors. 7. All terminal blocks shall be rated 600 volts minimum (e.g., G.E. EB-25 or Buyer-approved equal) and shall be suitable for insulated locking fork type or ring type connectors. a. A maximum of two wires may terminate at each terminal. b. Terminal blocks shall be arranged and positioned to afford easy access for carrying out external cable terminations, testing, inspection, and maintenance. c. Terminal strips containing circuits 50 volts and above shall be guarded. d. A minimum of 20% spare terminals shall be provided. 8. The ends of each wire shall be tagged with the origin and destination points. a. Each wire shall be permanently marked at both ends to agree with the wiring diagrams. b. All wires shall be properly identified with heat-shrink wire markers. c. Adhesive-back wire markers, labels, and wire holders are not acceptable. 9. Each relay, fuse block, circuit breaker, terminal block, control switch, auxiliary switch, instrument transformer, and other auxiliary devices shall be permanently labeled to correspond with the schematics and wiring diagrams.

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a. Terminal block numbers shall be prefixed with the cubicle numbers in which the terminal block numbers are located. b. Unused contacts of auxiliary switches, or other control or indicating devices shall be wired to accessible terminal blocks. c. The number of spare contacts wired to the terminal blocks for relays with multiple sets of contacts shall be as specified on the Data Sheets. 10. Each energy isolating device shall be clearly identified to indicate the source and its purpose. a. Fuse holders shall be modular type, dead front construction, rail or screw panel mounting. b. Fuse holders for 30 Amps or less shall provide IP-20 protection, open fuse indication light with an NC contact. c. Design shall be finger safe requiring that fingers cannot touch any live contacts whether the fuse is in, out, or somewhere in between (e.g., Bussmann Model OPM-1038C or approved equal). 11. Unless specified otherwise on the Data Sheet, current transformer secondary wiring insulation shall be gray colored. 12. Adhesive-backed wire supports are not acceptable. 13. All energy isolating devices shall have provisions for padlocking in OFF or disconnected position only. 14. Wiring that passes through shipping splits shall be the correct length to make the connection and shall be connected to one side of the split for shipment, with the other free end held together by plastic spiral wrap and coiled neatly inside the cubicle. a. Each loose end shall be terminated and tagged with the destination point. b. The destination terminal strips shall be labeled with the wire tag number and shall be located to minimize the wire length 10.4 Voltage Transformers 1. VTs shall be mounted in a separate compartment. a. The VTs shall be mounted on a tilt-out or draw-out type carriage with two handles. b. Means shall be provided to ground the unit and to isolate the primary stabs from the operator when the unit is withdrawn. c. Grounding and isolation shall be automatic with withdrawal. 2. Means shall be provided to limit access to the bus bar contacts upon withdrawal of the VT fuse tray. 3. VTs shall be provided in accordance with the one-line diagram. a. The VT BIL rating shall be coordinated with that of the switchgear BIL rating. b. All VT primaries shall be protected with current limiting fuses. c. Secondary circuits shall be protected by fuses or circuit breakers. d. Primary fusing shall be sized to withstand transformer energization, and to coordinate with secondary protection. 4. Provisions to padlock the VT in disconnected position shall be provided and shall be visible from outside the door.

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5. For arc-resistant switchgear, VT shall be operable with the door closed while maintaining the integrity of arc-resistant construction. 6. VTs that are connected line to ground on an otherwise ungrounded system shall be provided with appropriately rated secondary loading resistors to protect from ferroresonance. 7. Connections of primaries of VTs from the main bus shall be through insulated copper bus. 10.5 Current Transformers 1. CTs shall be window type and installed so as to be readily maintained or replaced. All CTs shall be designed to mechanically and thermally withstand for two seconds the short circuit stresses imposed by the rating of the associated circuit breaker. 2. CTs, with the exception of zero sequence CTs, shall have 5 ampere secondary winding rating, voltage rated insulation, and ANSI metering and relaying accuracy classification to meet the system parameters as shown on the Data Sheet. a. Unless otherwise specified, CT accuracy class ratings shall be in accordance with Table 4 of ANSI/IEEE C37.20.2-1999. b. Multi ratio CTs shall be at least accuracy class C50 on the lowest ratio tap. 3. CTs shall be of a design to avoid relay misoperation due to saturation at fault current indicated on the Data Sheet. 4. CT polarity marker shall be visible from the front of the switchgear with shutters open. 10.6 Control Power Transformers (CPTs) 1. Control Power Transformers (CPTs) shall be provided in accordance with the one-line diagram. CPT and primary fuses shall be mounted on a tilt-out or draw-out carriage. a. CPTs 15 kVA and above may be fixed-mounted with only the fuses moveable. b. The tilt out or draw out carriage shall be positively grounded at all times. c. Primary fuses shall be grounded in the withdrawn position. d. It shall not be possible to touch energized bus when the CPT or fuses are in the disconnected position. 2. All CPT primaries shall be protected with current limiting fuses. a. Secondary protection may be either fuses or circuit breakers. b. Secondary protection shall be mechanically interlocked with the primary fuse compartments to prevent opening of the primary device unless all loads have been removed by the secondary protection device. c. Primary fusing shall be sized to withstand transformer energization, and to coordinate with secondary protection. 3. Means shall be provided to limit access to the bus bar contacts upon withdrawal of the CPT fuse tray. 4. CPTs shall be provided in accordance with the one-line diagram. The CPT BIL rating shall be coordinated with that of the switchgear BIL rating. 5. Visible provisions to padlock the CPT in disconnected position shall be provided. 6. For arc-resistant switchgear, CPT shall be operable with the door closed while maintaining the integrity of arc-resistant construction.

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7. Unless otherwise specified, control power transformer output shall be 120/240 Volts single phase three wire with a solidly grounded neutral. The kVA rating of the transformer shall be sufficient to carry all switchgear loads plus any extra loads specified in Data Sheet, with a 50% additional margin for growth. 10.7 Instruments, Meters, Control Devices, and Indicating Lights 1. Each circuit breaker shall be provided with the following devices: a. Red indicating light - Breaker closed b. Green indicating light - Breaker open c. Amber indicating light - As described in Data Sheet d. White indicating light - Shall be used to indicate trip supply healthy e. Red flashing light - For trip coil monitor when specified in Section 10.8 item 15 below f. Control switch for breaker operation (open-closed) g. Local-Remote Control switch where specified on the Data Sheet h. Metering shall be provided as shown on one-line diagram 2. All meters shall be digital read out type except for the space heater ammeters, synchronous machine field current and voltage meters, synchronous machine power factor meters, synchroscopes, and frequency meters used with synchroscopes. a. Digital meters shall read true rms with at least the 13th harmonic being considered. b. Provisions to isolate potential and current inputs shall be provided to allow safe removal for calibration and repairs. 3. When specified on the Data Sheet, microprocessor-based monitoring devices shall be provided. 4. Space heater ammeters shall be miniature type, 2% accuracy class, for indicating and monitoring space heater circuits. 5. Control switches shall be rotary cam type with engraved dial plates, G.E. Type SB-1, Electroswitch Series 24 (formerly Type W2), or approved equal. a. Selector type control switches shall have oval handles. b. Circuit breaker control switches shall have "pistol grip" handles and shall not be mounted adjacent to any other switches,. c. Lockout relay (Device 86) shall be manually reset type with oval grip handles. d. Instrument switches shall have "knurled knob" handles. e. Control switches shall have oval handles. f. Instrument and control switches shall have a positive means of maintaining position and a readily removable protective cover over contacts and terminal blocks.

g. If an ON/OFF switch is used for the synchroscope, the operating handle shall be able to be removed from the OFF position. Each switch shall be located next to its associated meter. 6. Indicating lights shall be standard switchgear LED-type lamps with front replaceable lamps and colored caps. Dropping resistor, if required, shall be integral with the lights and not mounted external to the lights.

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7. Test jacks and test plugs shall be ABB Type FT-1, G.E. Type PK, or approved equal. a. Each jack shall be wired to provide three-phase bus potential and three-phase line current for field monitoring and shall be wired in the current circuits. b. The blades of all test switches shall be de-energized when open. 8. Devices mounted on front panels shall be located within the following distances above the floor:
Indicating and recording meters 42 inch (107 cm) minimum from the bottom of the meter case to 72 inches (183 cm) maximum to the top of the meter case. In "2 High" configurations, meters for the upper cubicle shall meet this requirement while those for the lower cubicle shall be at the highest practical point of the lower panel. 36 inches (91 cm) minimum to 72 inches (183 cm) maximum from the centerlines of the operating handle. 10 inches (25 cm) minimum from the bottom of the device panel or case, to 78 inches (198 cm) maximum to the top of the device panel or case.

Control switches All other devices

9. When specified, the Supplier shall provide a "Utility Metering Cubicle" as shown on the layout and Single Line Diagram. This lockable cubicle shall contain CTs, VTs and meters as supplied or specified by the Utility, and shall be wired by the Supplier. 10. Terminals of relays, meters, switches or other devices mounted on hinged panels or doors shall be insulated or protected to prevent accidental contact when the panel or door is opened. 11. Transducers for voltage, current, power, frequency or other functions shall be 0.5% accuracy class with an output as specified on the Data Sheets. a. Inputs shall be compatible with the instrument transformers supplied with the switchgear. b. The transducers shall be powered from the switchgear control power. 10.8 Protective Relaying 1. Protective relays shall be as specified on the Data Sheets and Single Line Diagram, and shall be front accessible door mounted type with resettable operation indicators or targets and removable dust tight viewing covers. 2. Protective relays shall be microprocessor type (preferred) or electromechanical switchgear type. 3. When specified, special purpose relays such as synchronous machine field protection and pullout relays shall be as supplied by the machine vendor. 4. Unless otherwise specified, microprocessor based relays shall have multiple output contacts with programmable functions. a. One contact set will be programmed to trip the breaker directly, one will operate a "relay fail" alarm on self check failure, while others will operate lockouts and alarm functions as specified. b. The relay fail contacts shall be wired to terminal strips for owner use.

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5. Relays shall incorporate trip circuit monitoring schemes where the presence of tripping power, and health of the trip circuit are monitored. a. An alarm relay shall be actuated when the circuit is not healthy. b. If individual relays do not accomplish this function, a separate monitor relay shall be included. c. As well as output contact annunciation for supervisory purposes, the monitoring scheme shall operate a light on each breaker cubicle door that indicates the trip circuit is healthy. 6. When specified, a redundant relaying scheme where similar functions are accomplished by different relays shall be supplied. 7. The backup relay(s) shall be a different type to the main relay but will perform similar functions. 8. Preference will be given to relays which can be programmed and interrogated digitally as well as through a front keypad. 9. Microprocessor based relays that protect and control more than one circuit breaker shall only be permitted with owner approval. 10. Relays shall be provided in a case with flexitest type switches or test blocks, and provisions to automatically short-circuit the CT input when the trip circuit is manually opened or when the relay is removed from the case. a. When specified on the Data Sheet, door-mounted flexitest switches shall be provided to inhibit trip operation of protective relays for maintenance and testing purposes. b. Each protective relay trip contact shall be connected through a separate switch in the flexitest switch assembly. 11. For lockout devices tripping more than one breaker, a dedicated flexitest switch for each lockout with a separate contact for each breaker shall be provided. 12. Relays that are sensitive to vibration such as electro-mechanical bus or generator differential and pilot wire relays shall be mounted on an internal hinged door. a. A viewing window in the compartment door shall be provided. b. Only wiring associated with the relays on the internal hinged panel shall be located behind that panel. c. The hinged panel shall be latched and braced to minimize vibration. 13. Lockout relays shall be provided as indicated on the one-line diagram. 14. Solid state microprocessor based relays that include metering systems shall be permitted with owner approval. 10.9 Space Heaters 1. Metal-clad switchgear assembly shall be equipped with space heaters to minimize condensation. 2. Space heaters shall be externally powered. 3. Each vertical unit shall be provided with space heaters, rated 240 volts and operated at 120 volts. a. The space heater wiring shall be provided with high temperature wiring within 6 inches (152 mm) of the heater terminals.

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b. Space heaters shall be mounted on a stand-off insulator and provided with an expanded metal cage for personnel protection. c. The following caution plate shall be provided on the door of each cubicle that contains space heaters:
OBSERVE CAUTION EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE

4. One ammeter, bypass switch, and over-current protection/disconnect for each space heater circuit shall be provided in each vertical section. 5. An adjustable thermostat shall be provided, unless specified otherwise on the Data Sheet. 6. The following devices shall be provided for all circuit breakers specified as motor starters: a. A circuit breaker in the control compartment for each motor space heater. Circuit breaker shall provide protection for each ungrounded conductor. b. One analog ammeter in each heater circuit to monitor circuit continuity c. One heater control relay to energize the heater when the breaker is open or in the disconnected position. The relay shall be controlled by the breaker MOC contact with a normally closed relay contact in the motor space heater circuit. d. One test switch to momentarily test the heater circuit with the motor running e. When specified on the Data Sheet, a heater circuit current monitoring relay shall be provided. 10.10 Partial Discharge Monitors When specified on the Data sheets, a Partial Discharge (PD) monitoring system shall be installed. The system shall be as specified on the Data Sheets and shall comprise the following: PD sensors for each phase, in the designated cubicles, A monitor that will take, process and store signals from the sensors, Interconnecting wiring. 10.11 Surge Protection When specified on the Data Sheets, surge protection shall be installed as shown in the layout drawings. 1. The protection shall comprise a station class surge arrester per phase, and a surge capacitor. 2. The voltage rating of the arrester and capacitor shall be selected by the manufacturer based on the system voltage and grounding method used. 3. The connection leads of the surge devices to each phase and ground shall be as short as possible, but no greater than 24 inches (60 cm) total length line side and ground side for each phase. 4. The leads shall be as straight as possible and at least 4/0 AWG size. 10.12 Mimic Bus 1. When specified on the Data Sheets, a mimic bus shall be included on the front doors of the switchgear.

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2. As a minimum it shall show buswork, circuit breakers, supply sources, load designations, voltage transformers and current transformers. 3. If breaker control switches are located on the doors, they shall be beside the breaker symbol. 4. Devices shall be labeled using engraved laminated plastic. 5. The mimic buswork and components shall be attached with stainless steel screws. 10.13 Control Power 1. When specified, a control battery and battery charger shall be provided with the switchgear equipment. a. The battery shall be flooded lead-calcium in appropriate racks. b. When specified, an alternative type battery shall be supplied. c. The battery voltage shall be as specified in the Data Sheets. d. The ampere-hour rating of the battery shall be sufficient to supply all the continuous DC requirements of the switchgear plus occasional loads for a 4 hour power outage, after which the battery must be able to trip all power circuit breakers, charge springs and close the incoming power breakers if DC supplied. 2. The battery charger shall be solid state, complete with ammeter, voltmeter and control devices. a. It shall have AC input failure alarm with two contact sets for use externally. b. The charger shall be DC voltage regulated with a two rate (float and equalize) feature. c. It shall be sized to maintain the battery at full capacity while providing continuous load requirements, and to restore a fully discharged battery to full charge within 8 hours. 3. The battery system shall include a ground detection and alarm scheme (two contacts, field reversible). 4. Battery protective devices shall be coordinated with those of individual breakers to obtain selectivity of clearing. 5. When supplied as part of the structure, the switchgear vendor shall supply ventilation and air conditioning to ensure that hydrogen concentration does not exceed 25% of LEL during charging, and ambient temperature around the batteries does not exceed 77F (25C). When supplied loose, the vendor shall specify climate control and ventilation requirements 6. When a reliable battery power supply is not available for tripping and protective relay power supply, a capacitor trip device shall be used for each circuit breaker. a. The device shall rectify power from the AC control circuit and maintain a charged capacitor. b. It shall contain sufficient energy for two breaker trips. c. The device shall have a Test Button, a discharge resistor and a light to permit checking the level of charge. d. When AC input power is removed, the device shall maintain relay and trip power for at least 24 hours. 10.14 Control Power Transfer 1. When control power is supplied from two sources, a control power transfer scheme shall be implemented.

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a. The control power transfer, and circuit breaker controls shall automatically transfer control volts from one source to another on loss of control volts on the original source. b. The scheme shall be as shown in Drawing GF-P99968 for AC control volts, with suitable adaptations for DC battery sources. 2. In a double ended substation, it shall also permit closed transition between main and tie breakers so that supply to the loads shall be maintained during transition between main power supplies. a. When specified on the Data Sheets, it may be arranged for all three power breakers to remain closed under normal operation. b. When the switchgear has two Tie Breakers in series, both will be opened and tripped by the scheme. When the switchgear has one tie breaker and a dummy tie breaker with bus links instead of interrupters, it shall be possible to operate the tie breaker in either tie cubicle. 10.15 Test Cabinet When specified, a test cabinet shall be supplied that shall permit complete electrical checks of circuit breakers at a location outside the switchgear lineup. 10.16 Breaker Lifting Device When specified for 2 high structures, a breaker lifting device shall be supplied. 10.17 Electric Racking Mechanism When racking a breaker into a cell requires more than 25 turns, one electric racking mechanism shall be supplied per lineup. 10.18 Jumper Cable When specified, one jumper cable with appropriate end fittings shall be supplied to permit reconnection of the control circuits for operational tests of the circuit breaker outside the cubicle. The cable shall be long enough to permit the circuit breaker to be completely removed from the cell. 11.0 FINISH 1. The switchgear enclosures shall be cleaned and treated for rust resistance. 2. The inside of the switchgear control compartment shall be painted as specified on the Data Sheet. 3. Unless otherwise specified, finish color for switchgear shall be ANSI No. 61, light gray per ASTM D1535-80 (Munsell notation 8.3.G6.10/0.54). 4. The Supplier shall furnish one quart of touch-up paint for each five (5) vertical sections and for each paint color used. 12.0 12.1 TESTS Design Tests 1. Copies of Certified Reports of all design tests described in ANSI/IEEE C37.20.2-1999, Section 6.2, shall be provided to Buyer.

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2. Copies of the Certified Test Report described in ANSI/IEEE C37.20.7, Section 6.2, shall be provided to Buyer when arc-resistant switchgear has been specified. 12.2 Production Tests 1. Provide Certified Reports of all production tests described in ANSI/IEEE C37.20.2-1999, Section 6.3. 2. The control wiring insulation test shall be performed by applying 1500 volts to ground, 60 Hertz for 1 minute. a. Switchgear mounted devices that have been individually tested may be disconnected with the permission of Buyer. b. All control and protective circuits of breakers shall be checked for functional operation, which shall verify the correctness of wiring. 3. All instrument transformer polarity shall be verified. 4. Control and Protection schemes shall be factory verified with all equipment in the operating position by simulating relay operation. Breaker close, open and sequencing shall be verified with the breakers in both test and connected position. 5. To meet conformance requirements, all assemblies must successfully pass all tests described above. 6. Buyer reserves the right to observe the manufacturing, fabrication, or any part of work which concerns the subject equipment, inspect materials documents and manufacturing operations, witness the final test, and evaluate results of nondestructive examinations, when specified on the Data Sheet. 7. Supplier shall afford Buyer or Buyer's assigned inspector free plant access, suitable facilities, and seven (7) working days notice of scheduled work on the order. 13.0 NAMEPLATES 1. Permanent engraved lamacoid nameplates shall be provided identifying each compartment front mounted instruments and devices, including transformers, circuit breaker, and auxiliary compartment. a. Equipment and terminal blocks within the compartments shall be suitably identified. b. Relays shall be designated as to use and the phase to which they are connected. c. Nameplates shall be mounted with self-tapping stainless screws. d. The following caution plate shall be provided on the door of each cubicle that contains devices such as VTs connected to the line side of the incoming main breaker:

OBSERVE CAUTION EQUIPMENT NOT DE-ENERGIZED BY MAIN BREAKER

2. Voltage Transformer compartments or drawers shall have a sign reading: "Opening this Door Disconnects Voltage Transformers". Control Power Transformer compartments shall have a sign reading: "Opening this Door Disconnects CPTs and may remove Control Power from Switchgear". 3. All devices inside the cubicles shall be identified with cloth markers or engraved lamacoid nameplates mounted with stainless steel screws.

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5. A stainless steel nameplate showing manufacturer's name, type and identification number, year of manufacture, continuous current rating, interrupting rating in amperes, and maximum voltage rating shall be provided on each circuit breaker and switchgear assembly. Line up nameplate shall also include bus bracing in kA (asymmetrical) along with the description of arc-resistant type construction, if applicable. 6. Nameplate shall be of following background color and engraving: a. Identification nameplates - White background with black engraving b. Caution nameplates - Yellow background with black engraving c. Warning nameplates - Red background with white engraving d. Grounding PTs and devices - Green background with white engraving 14.0 14.1 DOCUMENTATION Documentation Content 1. Drawings for each lineup of the switchgear shall have a unique number provided by Buyer. 2. Drawings shall have a space on the right hand bottom corner for Buyer's title block. 3. Engineering data shall be supplied according to the Supplier Drawing and Data Requirements in Section 14.2 of this document. a. Typical drawings are not acceptable unless they are revised to show only the relevant equipment. b. The format for digital exchange of data shall be agreed between the Buyer and Supplier. c. Data shall include that listed in Section 14.2 as a minimum. In particular data shall include: 1. Structural Drawings, completely dimensioned, showing: General Arrangement; Plan, front view and other elevation views when pertinent; Conduit and cable entrances for both top and bottom entrance; Bus bar locations and configurations; Incoming and outgoing cable terminator positions; Purchaser's wiring terminal block locations and all other terminal block locations; Anchor block locations; Grounding connections; Weight of equipment; Heat dissipation values; Floor mounting requirements. 2. Single Line and Three Line Drawings showing: ANSI numbers Owner designations where applicable Equipment ratings Instrument transformers Relays Meters and switches Drawout devices

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3. Elementary Diagrams comprising schematic wiring diagrams for each different circuit breaker control scheme showing all control devices and device contacts, each of which shall be labeled with its proper ANSI device function number; plus all device and terminal block terminal numbers. 4. Detailed Wiring Diagrams showing: Approximate physical location of all items in each cubicle All wiring within each cubicle; All interconnections between cubicles; Identification of all terminals, terminal blocks and wires. 5. Complete priced spare parts list including those parts which the Supplier recommends should be on hand during startup and the first year's operation. 6. Bill of Material listing the location, quantity, rating, type and manufacturer's catalog number of all equipment. 7. Installation, Maintenance and Operating Instructions covering all the equipment furnished, including protective relays, fuses, auxiliary relays, circuit breakers etc. This shall include characteristic curves of all devices. 8. Engineering Data including complete catalog data of all switches relays and circuit breakers plus application information. 14.2 Supplier Drawing and Data Requirements 1. Supplier shall provide one reproducible set of drawings plus the specified number of copies of all documentation and operating manuals as indicated on the Data Sheet. 2. Format for reproducible drawings shall be CAD convertible.DXF electronic format, unless otherwise specified on the Data Sheet.
For Review (Note B) X Final Certified (Note C) X

With Bid (Note A)

As Built (Note D) X

DESCRIPTION Bill of materials giving schematic identification, quantity, make, rating, model, and manufacturer of component Extended warranty information Proposed layout of equipment, showing estimated dimensions and weights

X X X X X

Equipment drawings, showing floor plans, front view elevations, relay and control device panel layouts, typical sectional views. Drawings shall show all locations of all equipment and devices. Installation drawings, showing dimensions and weights for all shipping sections and location and type of all interconnections between shipping splits

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Medium Voltage 5 KV to 38 KV Metal-Clad Switchgear

ELC-SU-12.11

With Bid (Note A)

For Review (Note B) X X

Final Certified (Note C) X X X X

As Built (Note D) X X

DESCRIPTION Connection wiring diagrams for all electrical equipment 3-line, and control schematic diagrams Certified Test Reports Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual

X X X

Final As-Built Drawings Complete parts list Recommended priced spare parts list

A. Bidder shall furnish these documents with proposal. B. Supplier shall furnish these documents for Buyer's review and authorization to proceed before fabrication. C. Supplier shall furnish these documents as part of the final Certified document submittal. D. As-built within 2 weeks following shipment.

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SHIPPING AND HANDLING 1. Preparation for shipment shall be in accordance with the Manufacturer's standards unless otherwise noted on the Request for Quotation and/or Purchase Order. 2. The Manufacturer shall be solely responsible for the adequacy of the preparation for shipment provisions employed to ensure that materials reach their destination in excellent working condition when handled by commercial carrier systems. 3. All temporary shipping braces shall be painted yellow and marked:
REMOVE BEFORE EQUIPMENT IS PLACED IN SERVICE

4. Instructions for storage of equipment shall be attached to the equipment. 5. When specified on the Data Sheet, removable elements or items shipped separately from the switchgear shall be clearly identified with proper description and location of installation. 6. Equipment shipped in more than one section shall have each section clearly identified with equipment description and section number. 7. Equipment shall be protected from weather elements and vibration during shipping and storage. 8. Supplier shall ship one set of installation, operation, and maintenance manuals with the equipment. 9. Removable elements or items that are shipped separately shall be shipped in weather-tight packaging, suitable for outdoor storage. 10. Each shipping section of stationary structures shall be furnished with removable lifting angles and/or plates suitable for crane hooks or slings. All lifting angles and/or plates shall be fabricated for use with slings at no less than 45 degrees.

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11. The lifting lugs shall be designed such that they are not loaded beyond thirty three percent (33%) of the basic allowable stress, as defined in AISC, of the weakest part at any time during a lifting operation. 12. Each indoor "shipping section" shall also be furnished with removable wooden shipping and rolling skids. Permanent bases on outdoor equipment can be used for rolling when timbers and rollers are applied without damaging the frame steel of the equipment.

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