CONTINENTE - Electrical Specs

DOCUMENT III-2
ELECTRICAL WORKS
PARTICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
SUPERMARKET
Waterfront Mall, Deira, Dubai
OWNER: CONSULTANTS:
Fairway Continente Hypermarket, LLC. Capital Engineering Consultancy, LLC.
2604, Saba 1, Jumeirah Lakes Towers GYM Building, Mezzanine Floor, Office No. M16
PO Box: 336336, Dubai, UAE Port Saeed St., PO Box: 92301,
Deira, Dubai, UAE
May 2016
CONTENTS PAGES
Section EL-01 General Electrical Requirements 1 -8

Section EL-02 Basic Electrical Materials and Methods 1-4
Section EL-03 Building Wire and Cable 1-5
Section EL-04 Raceway and Boxes 1-9
Section EL-05 Cable Trays 1-5
Section EL-06 Wiring Devices 1-5
Section EL-07 Wiring Connections 1-3
Section EL-08 Grounding and Bonding "Earthing System" 1-5
Section EL-09 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply 1-11
Section EL-10 Enclosed Switches 1-3
Section EL-11 Switch Boards 1-59
Section EL-12 Panel Boards 1-13
Section EL-13 Fuses 1-2
Section EL-14 Transfer Switches 1-9
Section EL-15 Interior Luminaries 1-6
Section EL-16 Packaged Engine Generator System 1-22
Section EL-17 Fire Detection System 1-14
Section EL-18 Data Systems 1-1
Section EL-19 Public Address System 1-1
Section EL-20 Electrical Tests 1-10
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SECTION EL-01
GENERAL ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
PART 1 SCOPE OF WORKS
1.1 GENERAL
A. The procurement, installation and other works described in this

specification and related contract documents are for manufacture,
testing, supply, delivery to site, execution, demonstrating,
commissioning and maintaining for required duration of all
equipment and installation.
B. Any works whether shown or not on the contract drawings and/or

described in this specification but which can reasonably be
inferred as necessary for the completion of installations and
proper operation of the works will also from part of the extent of
the contract.
1.2 WORKS INCLUDED
A. Complete installation of all cable routes including conduits etc.
B. Complete cabling of whole 415/240 V networks including cables,

ducting and any civil work required to finish the work.
C. Complete installation of all equipment and accessories connected

whether to normal or essential network etc.
D. Complete installation of all wiring equipments and accessories for

the following systems:
1- Fire alarm system

2- Data system
3- Telephone system
4- T.V system
5- C.C.T.V system ( Conduiting & Boxes only )
E. Complete installation of grounding system.
F. Complete installation of diesel generator systems with all related

accessories.
G. Installation of conduits and other cable routes as well as pull

connections boxes to enable cabling and connections of cables
and equipment.
H. Other works required as per contract documents like interior lights,

low voltage systems, panel boards etc.

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PART 3 AUTHORITIES AND REGULATIONS
3.1 GEENRAL
A. The Contractor shall comply with all statutory requirements and

regulations issued by DEWA\ DCD and all other authority within
whose area of jurisdiction the site is located.
PART 4 CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
4.1 GENERAL
A. Extremes of temperature and humidity are experienced in UAE.

Periods of high humidity are common and humidity of 100% has
been recorded at 30 oC. Violent sand and dust storms occur and
even on comparatively still days, fine dust is carried in the
atmosphere.
B. All electrical equipment accessories and fittings employed in the

works shall be fully suitable for use in the extreme climatic
conditions of UAE having the following salient features:
- Maximum sun radiation temperature in summer

84oC.
- Maximum ambient temperature in summer 52 oC.
- Average maximum ambient temperature in summer
45oC.
- Minimum ambient temperature in winter 6oC.

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PART 5 ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
5.1 GENERAL
A. All electrical equipment, accessories and fitting shall be designed
and manufactured to operate continuously in the electricity supply
system having the following characteristics.
Voltage 415 Volts + 6%

3 Phase, 5-Wire
Frequency 50 Hz + 4%
Neutral Solidly earthed
Fault level 31 MVA at 415 Volts
Fault duration 0.5 seconds

PART 6 CAPACITIES AND DERATINGS FACTORS
6.1 GENERAL
A. The capacities and ratings of the equipment, electrical

components and accessories shall be sufficient to give
satisfactory service in the environmental conditions stated in Part
5.
B. Sizes of electrical cables and wires, although indicated on

drawings, shall be determined by suitably derating the current
ratings of cables and wires in accordance with the rating factors
indicated in regulations. The attention of the Contractor is drawn
to the fact that the application of derating factors for the higher
ambient temperatures will not by itself render the equipment
suitable for the climatic conditions of the site. Full consideration
shall be given to the severe climatic conditions.
PART 7 FUSING AND PROTECTION
7.1 GENERAL
A. The ratings (in amperes) of circuit breakers of distribution boards

given on diagrams or drawings must be as per ratings permissible
for such circuit.
B. On completion of the installation it shall be the responsibility if the

Contractor to set the overload protection appropriate to the actual
load of each circuit.
C. The Contractor shall be held liable to make good any damage

resulting from overloading whether it will be discovered that
overloads were improperly or circuit breakers incorrectly rated.

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PART 8 DIMENSION OF EQUIPMENT
8.1 GENERAL
A. The Contractor shall ensure that all equipment included in his offer
can be accommodated in the position shown on the drawings
without structural alterations. The Engineer will not consider any
claims for additional payments resulting from modifications arising
from equipment of unsuitable dimensions being provided.
PART 9 STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS
9.1 GENERAL
A. All works contained herein shall be subject in every respect to the

approval of the Engineer.
B. All electrical installation and materials shall comply with

requirements given in this specification, if not otherwise specified
or required in following local specifications and regulations:
- IEEE, DEWA, DCD.
- and other Local Authorities Regulations
If materials and equipment are not specified in above mentioned

specifications they shall comply with the latest relevant recommendations
of the international Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and if this is not
available then with the latest relevant British Standard Specification (BSS)
or other approved national standards.
C. Standards for materials and the design of equipment are quoted

throughout this specification and the Contractor shall supply two
copies of the standards as required and instructed by the
Engineer as per of this contract package. If the Contractor offers
equipment which is not manufactured in compliance with these
standards the equipment offered shall be at least equal in
performance and quality to requirements of the relevant standard.
D. In the event the Contractor is offering materials or equipment

which offer from those described in this specification, the
Contractor shall include all the costs involved in checking the
design, and necessary redesign, drawings and the modifications
to other equipment of the affected system.

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E. The responsibility to prove that material or equipment offered is of
equal standard to that specified shall be on the contractor at the
time of Tender. When offering such material or equipment he shall
include with his tender the detailed information necessary to
demonstrate and prove equality. The presentation of such data
shall take the form of a comparison sheet giving on one column
the critical parameters required by the relevant standard and/or
equipment specified and an adjacent column giving the standards
of the equipment offered in the Tender.
F. Materials are related to a standard whenever applicable and it is

deemed that such reference, without further implication, includes
the whole of the current standard. With the approval of the
Engineer, alternative and equivalent national or international
standards may be used, but these must be declared and agreed
at the time of tendering.
PART 10 CONTRACTORS REPRESENTATIVE, STAFF AND WORKMEN
10.1 GENERAL
A. The Contractor shall keep permanently on the site a competent

and fully experienced Senior Electrical Engineer as his
representative, with minimum fifteen years experience, who has
executed as Superintendent of electrical installation works of the
type and scale similar or larger than this project.
B. The Contractor shall also employ one or more assistant electrical

engineers, together with fully experienced salaried foremen and
other skilled technical staff and labour as necessary for the
various sections of the works during the contract period and until
the works are completed to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
C. The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer the Schedule of

proposed Contractors Engineers and Senior Foremen employed
for this project stating the names, nationalities, ages, qualifications
and detailed experience before proceeding with the Works. The
Contractor shall from time to time supply any further personnel in
additional to those proposed and approved as may be necessary
to ensure the satisfactory progress of the Works.

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PART 11 INSTALLATION
A. The Contractor is responsible for the coordination installation of

the work on Site with other Trades. The contractor shall plan the
installation before the work is commenced and is to ensure correct
installation to the design intent during the course of construction.
Any work which has to be re-done due to negligence in this
respect will not constitute an extra to the Contract. Particular care
shall be taken to prevent obstruction of mechanical service
positions, ducts, pipes etc.
B. Exact location of all electrical equipment shall be determined on

the Contractors installation shop drawings.
C. Where work includes installation of large items of equipment such

as switchgear, diesel generator, or long lengths of cable, the
Contractor shall coordinate the work in good time when access is
required.
D. All trades concerned will be required to cooperate with Contractor

in planning these arrangements. The proposed arrangements
showing the outlines of all the electrical and mechanical
equipment in each group shall be marked on the wall or ceiling
and approval of the Engineer shall be obtained before any holes
or chases are cut.
E. Drawings of other Trades which are not forming part of this

Contract, if required for coordination purposes, will be issued to
the Contractor by the Engineer.
PART 12 TRAINING OF CLIENTS PERSONNEL
A. The Contractor shall be responsible for training a number of

persons who will be selected by the Engineer in the correct and
careful operation control and maintenance of all the electrical
services provided under the Contract before the works are handed
over the to the Client. The training shall be carried out by the
qualified commissioning staff of the Contractor for each particular
service and shall be continued throughout the period proceeding
the taking over unless the specifications call for more extended
period or as mutually agreed between the Client and the
Contractor.

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PART 13 INSPECTION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING
A. On completion of the electrical installation, the Contractor shall, in

the presence of the Engineers representative, test the installation
in accordance with DM/DCD DEWA and all other Authorities
Regulations.
B. The results of the tests shall be not less than the requirements
stipulate in DCD/ DEWA and all other Authorities Regulations.
On satisfactory completion of the above testing, the Contractor shall submit the
necessary Test Forms duly completed; along with amount sets of As Built
Drawings, to DCD/ DEWA and all other Authorities for their inspection and
testing. The test forms and drawings shall be submitted at least 45 days
before the date
required for power supply. All tools, instruments and labour required for the
above testing and inspection shall be provided by the Contractor.
No portion of the work shall be accepted and taken over before the connection of
power supply. After the power supply connection the Contractor shall
commission all his equipment to the satisfaction o the Engineer.
PART 14 SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND

BUILDERS WORK
A. All builders work including concrete foundations and supporting

structures necessary and required for the electrical services shall
be provided whether such works are mentioned or shown on the
drawings or not. All builders work shall be made to match the
design of the buildings.
B. Provide fully dimensioned builders work drawings, showing all

foundations, bases, and holes required and the overall sizes and
masses of the plant concerned.
C. All methods of anchoring and fastening to building structures shall

be detailed and submitted for approval.

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PART 15 GUARANTEE AND MAINTENANCE PERIOD
A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the warranty and

maintenance of the work, materials and equipment executed
under the Contract. The Guarantee and maintenance period shall
be as stated in the General Conditions of Contract Division 1 (if
not specified in Division 1 then the Guarantee Period is two
years).
B. Manufacturers shall provide their standard guarantees for

products furnished under this Contract. However, such guarantees
shall be in addition to and not in lieu of all other liabilities which
manufacturers and the Contractor may have by law or other
provisions of the Contract Documents.
C. All materials, items of equipment and workmanship furnished

under this Contract shall carry standard warranty against all
defects in materials and workmanship. Any fault due to defective
or improper material, equipment, workmanship or Contractors
design which may develop shall be made good, forthwith, by and
at the expense of the Contractor, including all other damage done
to areas, materials and other systems resulting from this failure.
SECTION EL-02
BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section includes grounding electrodes and conductors; equipment grounding

conductors; bonding methods and materials; conduit and equipment supports;
anchors and fasteners; nameplates and labels; wire markers; raceway markers;
underground warning tape; sealing and fireproofing of sleeves and openings between
conduits, cable trays, wireways, troughs, cable bus, and busduct.
B. Related Sections:
1. Section EL-08 - Site Grounding.
1.2 REFERENCES
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Electrical Specification - Basic Electrical Material and Method
A. NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association) - Standard of Installation.
B. NETA ATS (International Electrical Testing Association) - Acceptance Testing

Specifications for Electrical Power Distribution Equipment and Systems.
C. NFPA 99 (National Fire Protection Association) - Health Care Facilities.
D. DCD, IEEE, DEWA General Specification for Electrical Installation.
E. DCD/ DEWA and other Local Regulation for Electrical Installation.
F. Civil Defense Regulation.
G. Communication Authority Regulation.
1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. Grounding systems use the following elements as grounding electrodes cupper tape
and all other accessories as shown in article 1.1 A
B. Anchor and fasten electrical products to building elements and finishes as follows:
1. Steel Structural Elements: Provide beam clamps and spring steel clips.
2. Sheet Metal: Provide sheet metal screws.
C. Identify electrical components as follows:
1. Nameplate for each electrical distribution and control equipment enclosure.

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2. Label for identification of individual wall switches and receptacles, control device
stations, and switch fuses etc..
3. Wire marker for each conductor at panelboard, pull boxes, outlet and junction boxes,
and each load connection.
4. Raceway marker for each raceway longer than 2 m.
5. Underground warning tape along length of each underground raceway or cable.
1.4 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
A. Select materials, sizes, and types of anchors, fasteners, and supports to carry loads
of equipment and raceway, including weight of wire and cable in raceway.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures: Submittal procedures.
B. Product Data: Submit grounding electrodes and connections; for fastening

components; and nameplates, labels, and markers.
C. Samples: Submit one nameplates, 100 x 100 mm in size illustrating materials and
engraving quality.
D. Test Reports: Indicate overall resistance to ground and resistance of each electrode.
E. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Submit for active electrodes.
1.6 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
A. Section 01700 - Execution Requirements: Closeout procedures.
B. Project Record Documents: Record actual locations of components and grounding

electrodes
1.7 QUALIFICATIONS
A. Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing products specified in this

section with minimum five years experience.
1.8 FIELD MEASUREMENTS
A. Verify field measurements prior to fabrication.

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PART 2 EXECUTION
2.1 EXAMINATION
A. - Administrative Requirements: Coordination and project conditions.
B. Verify final backfill and compaction has been completed before driving rod
electrodes.
C. Verify abandoned wiring and equipment serve only abandoned facilities.
2.2 INSTALLATION
A. Grounding and Bonding Installation:
1. Install rod electrodes at locations as indicated on Drawings. Install additional rod

electrodes to achieve specified resistance to ground as per DEWA /DCD and
other Authorities requirement.
2. Install grounding well pipe with cover at each rod location as indicated on
Drawings. Install well pipe top flush with finished grade as per Engineer
requirement.
3. Install 75 mm2 bare copper wire in foundation footing as indicated on Drawings.
4. Install bonding meeting to meet DCD / DEWA and other local Authorities
requirements.
5. Bond together metal siding not attached to grounded structure; bond to ground.
6. Bond together reinforcing steel and metal accessories in pool and fount ain
structures.
7. Do not use spring steel clips and clamps.
8. Do not use powder-actuated anchors.
B. Supports:
1. Fabricate supports from structural steel or formed steel members. Rigidly weld
members or install hexagon head bolts to present neat appearance with
adequate strength and rigidity. Install spring lock washers under nuts.
2. Install surface mounted cabinets and panel boards with minimum of four
anchors.
3. In wet and damp locations install steel channel supports to stand cabinets and
panel boards 25 mm off wall.
4. Install sheet metal channel to bridge studs above and below cabinets and panel
boards recessed in hollow partitions.

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C. Identification Components:
1. Degrease and clean surfaces to receive nameplates and labels.
2. Install nameplate and label parallel to equipment lines.
3. Secure nameplate to equipment front using screws or adhesive.
4. Secure nameplate to inside surface of door on recessed panel board in finished

locations.
5. Conduit Marker Spacing: 6 m on center.
6. Identify underground conduits using one underground warning tape for each
trench at 75 mm below finished grade.
D. Raceway Painting: Identify conduit using field painting in accordance with Section
09900.
1 Paint colored band on each conduit longer than 2000 mm.
E. Paint bands 600 mm on center.
1 Color:
a- 415 Volt System: Blue.
b- 240 Volt System: Yellow. c-
Fire Alarm System: Red.
d- Telephone System: Green.
e- Or equal approved by the Engineer.
2.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. - Quality Requirements: Testing and inspection services 01700 - Execution

Requirements: Testing, adjusting, and balancing.
B. Inspect and test in accordance with NETA, B.S, DEWA/ DCD and other Local
Authorities.
C. Grounding and Bonding: Perform inspections and tests listed in NETA ATS, Section
7.13 and as DEWA/ DCD and other Authorities requirement.

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Electrical Specification - Building W ire and Cable
SECTION EL-03
BUILDING WIRE AND CABLE
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section includes building wire and cable; nonmetallic-sheathed cable; direct burial
cable; service entrance cable; armored cable; metal clad cable; and wiring connectors
and connections.
1.2 REFERENCES
B. NETA ATS (International Electrical Testing Association) - Acceptance Testing

Specifications for Electrical Power Distribution Equipment and Systems.
A. Product Requirements: Provide products as indicated on the Drawing.
B. Wiring Methods: As approved by the Engineer.
A. Conductor sizes are based on copper.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. - Submittal Procedures: Requirements for submittals. B.
Product Data: Submit for building wire and each cable assembly.
C. Samples:
1. Submit 2 each, 450 mm length of cable assembly from each size.
2. Select each length to include complete set of manufacturer markings.
3. Attach tag indicating cable size and application information.
D. Design Data: Indicate voltage drop and ampacity calculations for aluminum conductors
substituted for copper conductors.
E. Test Reports: Indicate procedures and values obtained.

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A. - Execution Requirements: Requirements for submittals To the Client and Mall

Management
B. Project Record Documents: Record actual locations of components and circuits.
1.7 QUALIFICATIONS

section with minimum five years documented experience.
A. Verify field measurements are as indicated on Drawings.
1.9 COORDINATION
A. - Administrative Requirements: Requirements for coordination.To The Client and Mall

Management.
B. Where wire and cable destination is indicated and routing is not shown, determine
routing and lengths required.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS - BUILDING WIRE AND CABLE
A. Manufacturers:
1. Riyadh Cable
2. Oman Cable
3. Pirelli, (UK)
4. Crompton, England
Or equal approved by the Engineer.
2.2 BUILDING WIRE AND CABLE
A. Wires shall be plain annealed copper conductor to BS 6360, insulated with P VC to BS

6746, 450/750 V grade conforming to BS 6004, multi-stranded copper conductor for
drawing inside conduits and trunking.
B. Wire shall be continuous from outlet to outlet and no splice shall be made. A separate
neutral wire shall be provided for each circuit. Wires shall be left sufficiently long permit
making final connections. The colour of insulation shall be as specified in IEE
regulations for different phases, neutral and earth wires.
2.3 PVC/PVC CABLES
A. PVC/PVC cables: PVC insulated PVC sheathed cables shall be 600/1000 V, single or
multi-core conforming to BS 6346 with high conductivity plain annealed stranded
copper conductors to BS 6360, PVC insulated with an extruded layer of PVC bedding
and a final outer extruded PVC sheath. The insulation and sheath shall be BS 6746
with insulation coloured to identify phases and neutral in accordance with BS 6746 C.

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2.4 PVC/SWA/PVC
A. PVC/SWA/PVC cables: PVC insulated single wire armoured and PVC sheathed cables
shall be 600/1000 V, multi-core conforming to BS 6346 with high conductivity plain
annealed stranded copper conductors to BS 6360, PVC insulated with an extruded
layer of PVC bedding having a single layer of galvanised steel wires armoured for
multi-core cables and aluminium wires or tape for single core cables and a final outer
extruded PVC sheath. The insulation and sheath shall be to BS 6746 with insulation
coloured to identify phases and neural in accordance with BS 6746 C.
2.5 XLPE/SWA/PVC AND XLPE/PVC
A. XLPE/SWA/PVC and XLPE/PVC cables: XLPE insulated single wire armoured and
PVC sheathed cables shall be single core or multi-core cables, 600/1000 V conforming
to BS 5467 with high conductivity plain annealed stranded copper conductors to BS
6360 to BS 6790 for aluminium conductors, insulated with cross linked polyet hylene
(XLPE) to BS 5468 applied.
2.6 FLEXIBLE SILICON RUBBER
A. Flexible silicon rubber shall be two or three core silicon rubber insulated, glass fibre
braided 300/500 volt conforming to BS 6500. Conductors shall be stranded tinned
annealed copper. Insulation shall be heat resistant 85 oC flexible Type 4 insulation
compound is used.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
B. Verify interior of building has been protected from weather.
C. Verify mechanical work likely to damage wire and cable has been completed.
D. Verify raceway installation is complete and supported.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Completely and thoroughly swab raceway before installing wire.
3.3 INSTALLATION
A. Route wire and cable to meet Project conditions.
B. Install wire and cable in accordance with NECA "Standard of Installation."
C. Neatly train and lace wiring inside boxes, equipment, and panel boards.
D. Identify and color code wire and cable under provisions of Section 16050. Identify
each conductor with its circuit number or other designation indicated.

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E. Special Techniques - Building Wire in Raceway:
1. Pull conductors into raceway at same time.

2. Install building wire as indicated on the drawings with pulling equipment.
F. Special Techniques - Cable:

1. Protect exposed cable from damage.
2. Support cables above accessible ceiling, using spring metal clips or metal
cable ties to support cables from structure. Do not rest cable on ceiling panels.
3. Use suitable cable fittings and connectors.
G. Special Techniques - Direct Burial Cable:
1. Trench and backfill for direct burial cable installation. Refer to Sections 02320
and 02324. Install warning tape along entire length of direct burial cable, within
75 mm grade.
2. Use suitable direct burial cable fittings and connectors.
H. Special Techniques - Wiring Connections:
1. Clean conductor surfaces before installing lugs and connectors.
2. Make splices, taps, and terminations to carry full ampacity of conductors with
no perceptible temperature rise.
3. Tape uninsulated conductors and connectors with electrical tape to 150 percent
of insulation rating of conductor.
4. Install split bolt connectors for copper conductor splices and taps, 10 mm 2 and
larger.
5. Install solderless pressure connectors with insulating covers for copper

conductor splices and taps, 6 mm2 and smaller.
6. Install insulated spring wire connectors with plastic caps for copper conductor
splices and taps, 4 mm2 and smaller.
7. Install solid conductor for feeders and branch circuits as indicated on the
drawings.
8. Install stranded conductors for branch circuits as indicated on the drawings.

However, when stranded conductors are used in lieu of solid, then install crimp
on fork terminals for device terminations. Do not place bare stranded
conductors directly under screws.

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3.4 WIRE COLOR : As per DCD/ DEWA regulation.
A. Ground Conductors : As per DEWA/ DCD and other Authorities regulation.
A. Section 04 - Quality Requirements: Testing and inspection services.
B. Inspect and test in accordance with NETA ATS, except Section 4.
C. Perform inspections and tests listed in NETA ATS, Section 7.3.1.
SECTION EL-04
RACEWAY AND BOXES
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section includes conduit and tubing, surface raceways, wireways, outlet boxes, pull
and junction boxes, and handholes.
1. - Cable Trays.
1.2 REFERENCES
A. ANSI C80.1 - Rigid Steel Conduit, Zinc Coated.
B. NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association) - "Standard of Installation"
C. NEMA FB 1 (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) - Fittings, Cast Metal

Boxes, and Conduit Bodies for Conduit and Cable Assemblies.
D. NEMA OS 1 (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) - Sheet-steel Outlet

Boxes, Device Boxes, Covers, and Box Supports.
E. NEMA OS 2 (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) - Nonmetallic Outlet

Boxes, Device Boxes, Covers and Box Supports.
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Electrical Specification -Raceway and Boxes
F. NEMA RN 1 (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) - Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Externally Coated Galvanized Rigid Steel Conduit and Intermediate Metal Conduit.
G. NEMA TC 3 (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) - PVC Fittings for Use with
Rigid PVC Conduit and Tubing.
H. EMA 250 (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) - Enclosures for Electrical

Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum).
A. Raceway and boxes located as indicated on Drawings, and at other locations required
for splices, taps, wire pulling, equipment connections, and compliance with regulatory
requirements. Raceway and boxes are shown in approximate locations unless
dimensioned. Provide raceway to complete wiring system.
B. Outdoor Locations, Above Grade: Provide rigid steel conduit, cast metal or
nonmetallic outlet, pull, and junction boxes.
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C. In Slab Above Grade: Provide rigid steel conduit. Provide nonmetallic boxes.
D. Wet and Damp Locations: Provide thick wall nonmetallic conduit and nonmetallic
tubing. Provide nonmetallic outlet, junction, and pull boxes. Provide flush mounting
outlet box in finished areas.
E. Concealed Dry Locations: Provide thick wall nonmetallic conduit and nonmetallic
tubing. Provide flush mounting outlet box in finished areas. Provide hinged enclosure
for large pull boxes.
A. Minimum Raceway Size: 19 mm unless otherwise specified.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. - Submittal Procedures: Submittal procedures. B. Product
Data: Submit for the following:
1. Flexible metal conduit.

2. Nonmetallic conduit.
3. Flexible nonmetallic conduit.
4. Raceway fittings.
5. Conduit bodies.
6. Surface raceway.
7. Wireway.
8. Pull and junction boxes.
9. Handholes.
C. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Submit application conditions and limitations of

use stipulated by Product testing agency specified under Regulatory Requirements.
Include instructions for storage, handling, protection, examination, preparation, and
installation of Product.
A. - Execution Requirements: Closeout procedures.
B. Project Record Documents:
1. Record actual routing of conduits larger than 50 mm.

2. Record actual locations and mounting heights of outlet, pull, and junction boxes.
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1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. - Product Requirements: Product storage and handling requirements.
B. Protect conduit from corrosion and entrance of debris by storing above grade. Provide
appropriate covering.
C. Protect PVC conduit from sunlight.
1.8 COORDINATION
B. Coordinate installation of outlet boxes for equipment.
C. Coordinate mounting heights, orientation and locations of outlets mounted above

counters, benches, and backsplashes.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 METAL CONDUIT (RIGID & FLEXIBLE CONDUIT)
A. Manufacturers:
1. Marushi, Japan
2. Barton, England
3. Mitsubishi, Japan
(any equivalents are not allowed)
2.2 RIGID METAL CONDUIT
A. Metallic conduits shall be steel heavy gauge to BS 4568 Part I, and CEE Publication
23, hot-dip galvanised inside and outside with screwed ends. Conduit fittings shall be
malleable iron, galvanised, with threaded spouts suitable for the number and
arrangement of conduits connecting to them.
B. Couplers, unions, saddles, hangers, straps, etc. shall be employed for connection and
fixing of conduit in a permanent and rigid manner and these shall be all galvani sed
steel, to BS 4568 Part 2.
C. Use of inspection type elbows, bends, tees and manufactured bends shall be avoided
wherever possible. Where impracticable to set conduit, normal factory made bends
may be used where approved by the Engineer.
D. Steel conduits shall be continuous from outlet to outlet to distribution boards, junction
or pull boxes and secured to all boxes so that each system is electrically continuous
from service to outlet. Conduits shall be screwed tightly into couplings and fittings and
connected to unspouted accessories such as distribution boards, switch and socket
boxes by couplers and male brass bushes to ensure earth continuity.
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E. Steel conduit ends shall be cut square and reamed to remove burrs and sharp edges.
No more screw threads shall be exposed than necessary and all exposed threads shall
be coated with Galvanite paint immediately after erection. Bends in conduits shall be
neatly made with proper bending machine and so formed that there is no cross
sectional distortion of conduits. Conduits shall be fixed surfaces by distance saddles
spaced at even intervals not exceeding the distance stated below:
Conduit Diameter Spacing of Supports
Meter
Upto 25 mm 0.60
32 and 38 mm 0.90
50 mm 1.00
F. All conduit expansion couplings used shall be fabricated from material equal or
equivalent to that of the conduit with which the coupling is to be used, having factory
installed packing ring and pressure ring to prevent entrance of moisture. All expansion
couplings shall be equipped with earthing ring or earthing conductor.
G. All conduit runs shall be fixed using spacer bar pattern saddles giving not less than 3
mm clearance between the conduit and the surface to which it is fixed. Saddles shall
have finish to match the conduit and saddle clips shall be secured to bar by means of
brass screws.
2.3 FLEXIBLE METAL CONDUIT
A. Flexible steel conduit shall consist of flexible corrosion resistant steel core with a
watertight, synthetic jacket extruded over the conduit and a continu ous copper earth
tape under the jacket.
2.4 PVC COATED METAL CONDUIT
A. Manufacturers:
1. Hubbell Wiring Devices, USA

3. Marushi, Japan
B. Product Description: NEMA RN 1; rigid steel conduit with external PVC coating, 0.1
mm.
C. Fittings and Conduit Bodies: NEMA FB 1; steel fittings with external PVC coating to
match conduit.
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2.5 PVC CONDUIT
A. Manufacturers
1. MK (UK)
2. CLIPSAL (AUS.)
3. EGA Tube, England
4. Marshall Tufflex, Germany
any equivalents are not allowed).
B. The sizes of conduits shall be in accordance with the number and sizes of wires to be
drawn inside then as indicted in IEE or latest ADDC Regulations but no conduit smaller
than 20 mm shall be used. A pull wire or tape shall be provided in all empty conduits
with no less than 200 mm of slack left at each end.
C. All plastic PVC conduits and associated fittings shall be Class A high impact quality
constructed of self extinguishing PVC material and shall comply with the requirements
of BS 4607 suitable for use in temperature upto 85oC.
D. Conduits shall not less than 20 mm diameter size, and shall be complete with all
necessary conduit fittings of the same manufacturer, class and colour as the conduit to
which they are fitted.
E. All conduit boxes from which fittings are suspended shall have external metal fixing
lugs riveted to the threaded inserts in the box.
F. All conduit box extension rings shall be manufactured from steel.
G. All conduit saddle fixings shall be spacer bar saddles giving not less than 3 mm
clearance between the conduit and the surface to which it is fixed, and shall be of the
same colour as the conduit which they secure. The saddle clip shall be secured to the
bar by pass screws. Self tapping screws will not be permitted.
H. All conduit expansion couplings used shall be of the, same manufacture as the
conduits to which they are fitted, and shall be of the same class and colour.
2.6 BOXES
A. Manufacturers:
1. Marushi, Japan
2. Hubbell Wiring Devices, USA
any equivalents are not allowed).
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2.7 OUTLET BOXES
A. Sheet Metal Outlet Boxes: NEMA OS 1, galvanized steel.
1. Luminaire and Equipment Supporting Boxes: Rated for weight of equipment

supported; furnish 13 mm male fixture studs where required.
2. Concrete Ceiling Boxes: Concrete type.
B. Nonmetallic Outlet Boxes: NEMA OS 2.
C. Cast Boxes: NEMA FB 1, Type FD, cast feralloy. Furnish gasketed cover by box
manufacturer.
D. Wall Plates for Finished Areas: As specified in Section 16140.
E. Wall Plates for Unfinished Areas: Furnish gasketed cover.
2.8 PULL AND JUNCTION BOXES
A. Sheet Metal Boxes: NEMA OS 1, galvanized steel.
B. Hinged Enclosures: As specified in Section 16131.
C. Surface Mounted Cast Metal Box: NEMA 250, Type 4 flat-flanged, surface mounted
junction box:
Material: Galvanized cast iron.
Cover: Furnish with ground flange, neoprene gasket, and stainless steel cover
screws.
D. In-Ground Cast Metal Box: NEMA 250, Type 6, outside flanged, recessed cover box
for flush mounting:
1. Material: Galvanized cast iron cast aluminum.
2. Cover: Smooth cover with neoprene gasket and stainless steel cover screws.
3. Cover Legend: "ELECTRIC".
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PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
B. Verify outlet locations and routing and termination locations of raceway prior to rough -
in.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. Install Work in accordance with DCD / DEWA local Authorities Standard and NECA.
B. Ground and bond raceway and boxes in accordance with Section 16050.
C. Fasten raceway and box supports to structure and finishes in accordance with Section
16050.
D. Identify raceway and boxes in accordance with Approved Drawing.
E. Arrange raceway and boxes to maintain headroom and present neat appearance.
3.3 INSTALLATION - RACEWAY
A. Raceway routing is shown in approximate locations unless dimensioned. Route to

complete wiring system.
B. Install nonmetallic conduit.
C. Arrange raceway supports to prevent misalignment during wiring installation.
D. Support raceway using coated steel or malleable iron straps, lay-in adjustable
hangers, clevis hangers, and split hangers.
E. Group related raceway; support using conduit rack. Construct rack using steel
channel , provide space on each for 25 percent additional raceways].
F. Do not support raceway with wire or perforated pipe straps. Remove wire used for
temporary supports
G. Do not attach raceway to ceiling support wires or other piping systems.
H. Construct wireway supports from steel channel.
I. Route exposed raceway parallel and perpendicular to walls.
J. Route raceway installed above accessible ceilings parallel and perpendicular to walls.
K. Route conduit in and under slab from point-to-point.
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L. Maintain clearance between raceway and piping for maintenance purposes.
M. Maintain 300 mm clearance between raceway and surfaces with temperatures

exceeding 40 degrees C.
N. Cut conduit square using saw or pipecutter; de-burr cut ends.
O. Bring conduit to shoulder of fittings; fasten securely.
P. Join nonmetallic conduit using cement as recommended by manufacturer. Wipe

nonmetallic conduit dry and clean before joining. Apply full even coat of cement to
entire area inserted in fitting. Allow joint to cure for minimum 20 minutes.
Q. Install no more than equivalent of three 90 degree bends between boxes. Install
conduit bodies to make sharp changes in direction, as around beams. Install factory
elbows for bends in metal conduit larger than 50 mm size.
R. Avoid moisture traps; install junction box with drain fitting at low points in conduit
system.
S. Install fittings to accommodate expansion and deflection where raceway crosses

expansion joints.
T. Install suitable pull string or cord in each empty raceway except sleeves and nipples.
U. Install suitable caps to protect installed conduit against entrance of dirt and moisture.
V. Surface Raceway: Install flat-head screws, clips, and straps to fasten raceway channel
to surfaces; mount plumb and level. Install insulating bushings and inserts at
connections to outlets and corner fittings.
W. Close ends and unused openings in wireway.
3.4 INSTALLATION - BOXES
A. Install wall mounted boxes at elevations to accommodate mounting heights specified

in section for outlet device or as Engineer approved.
B. Orient boxes to accommodate wiring devices oriented as specified in Section 16140.
C. Install pull boxes and junction boxes above accessible ceilings and in unfinished areas
only.
D. Inaccessible Ceiling Areas: Install outlet and junction boxes no more than 150 mm
from ceiling access panel or from removable recessed luminaire.
E. Locate flush mounting box in masonry wall to require cutting of masonry unit corner
only. Coordinate masonry cutting to achieve neat opening.
F. Do not install flush mounting box back-to-back in walls; install with minimum 150 mm
separation.
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G. Secure flush mounting box to interior wall and partition studs. Accurately position to
allow for surface finish thickness.
H. Install stamped steel bridges to fasten flush mounting outlet box between studs.
I. Install flush mounting box without damaging wall insulation or reducing its
effectiveness.
J. Install adjustable steel channel fasteners for hung ceiling outlet box.
K. Do not fasten boxes to ceiling support wires or other piping systems.
L. Support boxes independently of conduit.
M. Install gang box where more than one device is mounted together. Do not use
sectional box.
N. Install gang box with plaster ring for single device outlets.
3.5 INTERFACE WITH OTHER PRODUCTS
A. Install conduit to preserve fire resistance rating of partitions and other elements, using
materials and methods .
B. Route conduit through roof openings for piping and ductwork or through suitable roof
jack with pitch pocket. Coordinate location with roofing installation.
C. Locate outlet boxes to allow luminaires positioned as indicated on Drawings.
D. Align adjacent wall mounted outlet boxes for switches, thermostats, and similar
devices.
3.6 ADJUSTING
A. - Execution Requirements: Testing, adjusting, and balancing.
B. Adjust flush-mounting outlets to make front flush with finished wall material.
C. Install knockout closures in unused openings in boxes.
3.7 CLEANING
A. - Execution Requirements: Final cleaning.
B. Clean interior of boxes to remove dust, debris, and other material.
C. Clean exposed surfaces and restore finish.

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Electrical Specification -Cable Trays
SECTION EL-05
CABLE TRAYS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section includes cable tray.
1.2 REFERENCES
A. ASTM A123 - Specification for Zinc Hot-Galvanized Coatings on Products Fabricated

from Rolled, Pressed, and Forged Steel Shapes, Plates, Bars, and Strip.
B. ASTM A525 - General Requirements for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated Galvanized by the
Hot-Dip Process.
C. NEMA FG 1 (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) - Fiberglass Cable Tray

Systems.
D. NEMA VE 1 (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) - Metallic Cable Tray

Systems.
E. NEMA VE 2 (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) - Metallic Cable Tray

Installation Guidelines.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. - Submittal Procedures: Submittal procedures.
B. Shop Drawings: Indicate tray type, dimensions, support points, and finishes.
C. Product Data: Submit fittings and accessories.
D. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Submit application conditions and limitations of

use stipulated by Product testing agency specified under Regulatory Requirements.
Include instructions for storage, handling, protection, examination, preparation, and
installation of Product.
B. Project Record Documents: Record actual routing of cable tray and locations of
supports.
1.5 QUALIFICATIONS
A. Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing Products specified in this section

with minimum ten years documented experience.

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1.6 PRE-INSTALLATION MEETING
A. - Administrative Requirements: Pre-installation meeting.
B. Convene minimum one week prior to commencing Work of this section.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
A. NEMA VE 1 Class designation, indicated in the following specifications for metal cable
tray, is support span in meters plus working load designation.
Available Support Spans: 2440 mm.
Working Load Designation: 74.4 Kg/m.
B. Manufacturers
1. Davis, UK
2. Barton, UK
3. Wibe, Sweden
2.1 METAL LADDER-TYPE CABLE TRAY
A. Product Description: NEMA VE 1 ladder type tray.
B. Material: Steel.
C. Finish: ASTM A123, hot dipped galvanized after fabrication Painted with gray epoxy.
D. Inside Width: As indicated on Drawings.
E. Inside Depth: As indicated on Drawings.
F. Straight Section Rung Spacing: 305 mm on center.
G. Inside Radius of Fittings: 610 mm as indicated on Drawings.
H. Furnish manufacturer's standard clamps, hangers, brackets, splice plates, reducer

plates, blind ends, barrier strips, connectors, and grounding straps.
I. Covers: Flush raised cover.
2.2 METAL TROUGH-TYPE CABLE TRAY
A. Product Description: NEMA VE 1, ventilated trough type cable tray.
B. Material: Steel.

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C. Finish: ASTM A123, hot dipped galvanized after fabrication.
D. Inside Width: As indicated on Drawings.
E. Inside Depth: As indicated on Drawings.
F. Inside Radius of Fittings: As indicated on Drawings.
G. Furnish manufacturer's standard clamps, hangers, brackets, splice plates, reducer

plates, blind ends, barrier strips, connectors, and grounding straps.
H. Covers: Flush cover if required.
2.3 WARNING SIGNS
A. Engraved Nameplates: 13 mm black letters on yellow laminated plastic nameplate,

engraved with the following wording:
WARNING! DO NOT USE CABLE TRAY AS WALKWAY, LADDER, OR SUPPORT.

USE ONLY AS MECHANICAL SUPPORT FOR CABLES AND TUBING!
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Install metal cable tray in accordance with NEMA VE 2.
B. Install fiberglass cable tray in accordance with NEMA FG 1.
C. Support trays and fasten to structure and finishes in accordance with Section 16050.
Install supports at each connection point, at end of each run, and at other points to
maintain spacing between supports of 2000 mm maximum.
D. Install expansion connectors where recommended by manufacturer.
E. Install fire stopping in accordance with Section 07840, 16050 to sustain ratings when
passing cable tray through fire-rated elements.
F. Ground and bond metal cable tray in accordance with Section 16050.
1. Provide continuity between tray components.
G. Install warning signs at 1500 mm centers along cable tray, located to be visible.
H. Cable trays shall be earthed as per ADDC Regulations.

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SECTION EL-06
WIRING DEVICES
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section includes wall switches; wall dimmers; receptacles; multioutlet assembly; and
device plates and decorative box covers.
1. - Raceway and Boxes: Outlet boxes for wiring devices.
2. - Floor Boxes: Service fittings for receptacles installed on floor boxes.
3. - Floor Boxes: Poke-through receptacles.
1.2 REFERENCES
B. NEMA WD 1 (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) - General Requirements for

Wiring Devices.
C. NEMA WD 6 (National Electrical Manufacturers Association)-Wiring Device-Dimensional

Requirements.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
B. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's catalog information showing dimensions, colors,

and configurations.
C. Samples: Submit two samples of each wiring device and wall plate illustrating materials,
construction, color, and finish.
1.4 EXTRA MATERIALS
A. - Execution Requirements: Spare parts and maintenance products.
B. Furnish two of each style, size, and finish wall plate.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS
A. Manufacturers
1. M.K., England
2. Siemens, Germany
3. Legrand, France
(any equivalents are not allowed).
2.1 LIGHTING ACCESSORIES
A. Lighting Accessories
Provide complete lighting control system including direct switching control, control and
contactor control all as detailed and indicated on the drawings and specified hereinafter.
B. Direct Switching
1. Locally installed on/off switches controlling the lighting for a particular room by
means of direct connection/disconnection of lighting circuits.
2. Switches shall be 20A, 250V, AC inductive load rated to their full rated capacity
to BS 3676.
3. Switches shall be flush mounted in walls inside galvanised stamped steel boxes
at a height of 1200mm above finished floor level, unless otherwise indicated on
the Drawings. Switches shall be of white moulded cover plates as approved by
the Engineer. Terminals shall be of the screw type of solder-less pressure type
having suitable conductor release arrangement. Where two or more switches are
located in the same position and same phase, they shall be installed in one box
and covered by a multi-gang cover plate.
4. Switches installed in mechanical rooms, kitchens, parking and outdoor areas

shall be splash proof type with seal grid switch enclosures and fitted with neon
pilot lamp. The switches shall comply to the degree of protection IP 44.
5. Switch cover plate shall be provided with earthing terminal lugs.
C. Contactor Control
1. Provide contactor control for lighting of a particular area.
2. The manual mode of the contactor shall be controlled by local push button
stations at the floor lighting control panel.
3. The contactor shall as specified hereinafter.
4. Push button stations shall consist of momentary-contact type actuators with

contact blocks, engraved legend plates and a galvanised, pressed steel
enclosure with gasketed matching cover. Contacts shall be silver, double-
breaker type ands hall be rated 250 volt, 6 amp non-inductive and 3 amp
inductive (30 amp surge). Push button shall be of white moulded cover plates.

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2.2 SOCKET OUTLET
A. Socket shall be 250 V, three pin, 13A switched type to BS 1363. Safety shutters shall
cover pin holes to prevent accidental contact. Contact arrangement shall be such that
contact is made on two sides of the rectangular pins of plugs.
B. Sockets shall be fixed inside galvanised stamped steel boxes which shall be flush
mounted in walls, and it shall be single or duplex as indicated on the drawings.
C. Floor sockets shall be fixed in flush outlet boxes.
D. Sockets shall have white moulded cover plates.
E. Sockets connected on emergency systems shall be identified by engraved lettering on

the plates as directed by the Engineer.
2.3 WEATHERPROOF SOCKETS OUTLETS
A. All weatherproof (splash proof) socket outlets shall comply with BS 5420, IP 44.
B. Outlets shall single phase 250 volt, three pin, 13A one (1) pair of phase, neutral and
earth terminals each pair suitable for two (2) 2.5 m sq. hard wiring conductors.
2.4 JUNCTION BOXES
A. Junction boxes shall be fused type and complete with one (1) pair of phase, neutral and
earth terminals each pair suitable for two (2) 2.5 mm sq. hard wiring conductors.
B. All boxes shall incorporate an internal grip for securing the flexible cord or cable.
C. Junction boxes shall be a minimum of 35 mm deep, rustproofed by galvanising or equal

finish and complete with cable knockouts, coverplate and a brass earthing stud secured
to the back of the box.

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PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
B. Verify outlet boxes are installed at proper height.
C. Verify wall openings are neatly cut and completely covered by wall plates.
D. Verify branch circuit wiring installation is completed, tested, and ready for connection to
wiring devices.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Clean debris from outlet boxes.
3.3 INSTALLATION
A. Install in accordance with NECA "Standard of Installation."
B. Install devices plumb and level.
C. Install switches with OFF position up.
D. Install wall dimmers to achieve full rating specified and indicated after derating for
ganging as instructed by manufacturer.
E. Do not share neutral conductor on load side of dimmers.
F. Install receptacles with grounding pole on top bottom.
G. Connect wiring device grounding terminal to outlet box with bonding jumper and branch
circuit equipment grounding conductor.
H. Install decorative plates on switch, receptacle, and blank outlets in finished areas.
I. Connect wiring devices by wrapping solid conductor around screw terminal. Install
stranded conductor for branch circuits 10 AWG and smaller. When stranded conductors
are used in lieu of solid, use crimp on fork terminals for device terminations. Do not
place bare stranded conductors directly under device screws.
J. Use jumbo size plates for outlets installed in masonry walls.
K. Install galvanized steel plates on outlet boxes and junction boxes in unfinished areas,
above accessible ceilings, and on surface mounted outlets.

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3.4 INTERFACE WITH OTHERPRODUCTS
A. Coordinate locations of outlet boxes provided under Section 16130 to obtain

mounting heights as specified and as indicated on drawings.
B. Install wall switch: As approved by

Engineer.
C. Install convenience receptacle: As approved by
Engineer. D. Install convenience receptacle: As approved
by Engineer. E. Install dimmer: As approved by Engineer.
F. Coordinate installation of wiring devices with underfloor raceway service

fittings provided under Section 16134.
A. - Quality Requirements: Testing and inspection services 01700 -

Execution Requirements: Testing, adjusting, and balancing
B. Inspect each wiring device for defects.
C. Operate each wall switch with circuit energized and verify proper operation.
D. Verify each receptacle device is energized.
E. Test each receptacle device for proper polarity.
F. Test each GFCI receptacle device for proper operation.
3.6 ADJUSTING
B. Adjust devices and wall plates to be flush and level.
3.7 CLEANING
B. Clean exposed surfaces to remove splatters and restore finish.

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SECTION EL-07
WIRING CONNECTIONS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section includes electrical connections to equipment.
1. - Building Wire and Cable.

2. - Raceway and Boxes.
1.2 REFERENCES
A. NEMA WD 1 National Electrical Protection Association - General Purpose Wiring

Devices.
B. NEMA WD 6 National Electrical Protection Association - Wiring Devices - Dimensional

Requirements.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
B. Product Data: Submit wiring device manufacturers catalog information showing

dimensions, configurations, and construction.
C. Manufacturer's installation instructions.
A. - Execution Requirements: Submittal procedures.
B. Project Record Documents: Record actual locations, sizes, and configurations of

equipment connections.
1.5 COORDINATION
B. Obtain and review shop drawings, product data, manufacturers wiring diagrams, and
manufacturer's instructions for equipment furnished under other sections.
C. Determine connection locations and requirements.
D. Sequence rough-in of electrical connections to coordinate with installation of

equipment.
E. Sequence electrical connections to coordinate with start-up of equipment.

PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 CORD AND PLUGS
A. Manufacturers:
1. BICC Component, England

2. M.K Co., England
3. Legrand, France
B. Attachment Plug Construction: Conform to NEMA WD 1.
C. Configuration: NEMA WD 6; match receptacle configuration at outlet f urnished for

equipment.
D. Cord Construction: Type SJO multi conductor flexible cord with identified equipment
grounding conductor, suitable for use in damp locations.
E. Size: Suitable for connected load of equipment, length of cord, and rating of branch
circuit over current protection.

PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
B. Verify equipment is ready for electrical connection, for wiring, and to be energized.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. Make electrical connections.
B. Make conduit connections to equipment using flexible conduit. Use liquid tight flexible
conduit with watertight connectors in damp or wet locations.
C. Connect heat producing equipment using wire and cable with insulation suitable for
temperatures encountered.
D. Install receptacle outlet to accommodate connection with attachment plug.
E. Install cord and cap for field-supplied attachment plug.
F. Install suitable strain-relief clamps and fittings for cord connections at outlet boxes and
equipment connection boxes.
G. Install disconnect switches, controllers, control stations, and control devices to

complete equipment wiring requirements.
H. Install terminal block jumpers to complete equipment wiring requirements.
I. Install interconnecting conduit and wiring between devices and equipment to complete
equipment wiring requirements.
3.3 ADJUSTING
B. Cooperate with utilization equipment installers and field service personnel during
checkout and starting of equipment to allow testing and balancing and other startup
operations. Provide personnel to operate electrical system and checkout wiring
connection components and configurations.
3.4 EQUIPMENT CONNECTION SCHEDULE
As indicated on the drawing and as approved by the Engineer.

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Electrical Specification - Grounding And Bonding Earthing System
SECTION EL-08
G RO UNDI NG AND BO ND I NG E ART HI NG S

YS T E M
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTIONS INCLUDES
A. Grounding electrodes and conductors. (Earthing Electrodes).
B. Equipment grounding conductors.
C. Bonding connection.
1.2 REFERENCES
A. ANSI/NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code.
B. NFPA 99 - Health Care Facilities.
C. DCD/DEWA
Regulation. D. IEE
Requirements.
1.3 GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
A. Metal frame of the building.
B. Concrete-encased electrode.
C. Rod electrode.
1.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREEMNTS
A. Provide complete earth system in strict accordance with DCD/DEWA and IEE
requirements.
Generally, all non-current-carrying, metal components of the electrical installation and
of power-consuming equipment shall be connected to the earthing system.
B. The contractor shall not connect the system neutrals to earth at any point.
C. Grounding system resistance should be not more than 2 ohms.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit under provisions
B. Product Data: Provide data for grounding electrodes and connections.

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C. Test Reports: Indicate overall resistance to ground and resistance of each electrode.
D. Manufacturers Instructions: Include instructions for storage, handling, protection,

examination, preparation and installation of exothermic connectors.

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1.6 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS
A. Submit under provisions
B. Accurately record actual locations of grounding electrodes.
1.7 QUALIFICATIONS
NOT USED.
1.8 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
A. Conform to requirements of ANSI/NFPA 70.
B. DCD/ DEWA Regulation.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
A. Manufacturers
1. Furse, England
2. E.F. International, Switzerland
3. Wallis, England
(any equivalents are not allowed).
2.1 EARTHING ELECTRODE
A. Earth rods shall be steel/copper of not less than 16 mm diameter, three metres long,
driven full length into the earth. The copper clad earth rods shall be manufactured by
fusion weld process resulting in an electrolytic copper sheath nomogeneously welded
to an inner steel core. The thickness of the copper sheath shall be approximately 10%
of the overall rod diameter. Copper electroplated steel is not acceptable.
B. One end of the rod shall be pointed without application of heat and with driving head at
other end. The sectional rods shall be coupled with strong bronze couplers. The
coupler shall be threaded to fit the rod section. For driving the rod into the ground
threaded steel shall be used.
2.2 MATERIALS
A. The main earth bars shall be constructed of high conductivity copper, drilled, mounted
on insulators and fixed as detailed on the drawings.
B. Unless specified otherwise, the cross sectional area of protective conductors shall be
in accordance with the relevant IEC and BSI standards and DCD /DEWA regulations.

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2.3 MECHANICAL CONNECTORS
A. A brass clamp of suitable size shall be provided for clamping the earth copper tape to
earth rod. The rod shall be driven into the earth by means of a power hammer. The top
of the earth electrode shall be concrete housing with removable concrete cover for
periodical testing of the electrode.
B. Exothemic connections for connection of foundation steel bar and earthing wires (tape)
and between earthing wires.
2.4 WIRE
A. Material: Copper.
B. Size to meet IEE, DCD/DEWA and other Authorities requirements and as indicated
on the drawings.
2.5 EARTHING PIT
A. Size as shown on the drawings.
B. Material - concrete.
C. Cover concrete with legend ground embossed on cover.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verify that final backfill and compaction has been completed before driving rod
electrodes.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. Install rod electrodes at locations indicated. Install additional rod electrodes as

required to achieve specified resistance to ground.
B. Install rod electrodes at locations indicated. Install additional rod electrodes as

required to achieve specified resistance to ground.
C. Provide earthing pit with cover at rod locations where indicated. Install earthing top
flush with finished grade.
D. Install 75 mm2 bare copper wire or (tape) in foundation footing where indicated.
E. Provide bonding to meet DCD/ DEWA, other local Authorities & IEE
requirements.

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F. Bond together metal siding not attached to grounded structure, bond to ground.
G. Bond together reinforcing steel and metal accessories in pool and fountain structures.
H. All metallic equipment enclosures, steel conduit system, cable trays, trunkings, lighting
fixtures, earthing pins of socket, all non-current carrying metal parts of the electrical
systems and any other equipment or system components required by DCD/ DEWA,
IEE and other local Authorities regulations shall be earthed in an approved manner.
I. All earth connections shall terminate finally at the main low tension switchboard earth
bus extended from there to earth electrodes as specified hereinafter.
J. The earthing system of the building shall be an independent system connected to the
earth bus on the main switchboard. The neutral shall not be used for earthing and shall
be connected to the earth only at the main low tension switchboard.
K. The conduit system shall be considered as continuous for earthing purposes only if the
conduit is rigid heavy gauge steel with threaded connections and lock nuts at all boxes
and all connections of the conduit system shall be checked for good electrical
continuity. Where flexible connections are made to equipment, earthing jumpers shall
be provided.
L. In all other cases, a separate earth in additional to the circuit wiring shall be included.
The earth conductor shall installed in the same conduit with the phase and neutral
conductors and shall be sized in accordance with DCD/ DEWA regulations.
M. The earth wires shall be covered with PVC and distinguished by green colour.
N. All electrical equipment in mechanical rooms areas shall be earthed to earth tape fixed
to walls as shown on the Drawings. The earth tape shall be high conductivity copper
conductor neatly and firmly secured to the walls maintaining 12mm clearance
therefrom and sizes as shown on the Drawings.
O. The earth tape shall be connected to the switchboard earth bus.
P. Provide isolated earthing system for PC and telephone security networks.
Q. All distribution boards, switch fuses and isolators shall be provided with an earth bus or
earth terminal and these shall be connected to the earth bus in the main switchboard
by earth conductors included with the feeders.
R. On cable trays and in electrical riser shafts an earthing copper tape of 25 x 3 mm shall
be provided for earthing all distribution boards, isolators and equipment.

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3.3 CONNECTORS
A. Connection between earth bars and equipment frames and stranded cables shall be
made with appropriate compression lugs, bolts, nuts and lock washers. Contact
surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned and tinned.
B. Lugs, bolts, nuts, washers, screws, clamps, cleats and other items which come into
direct contact with copper earth bars, tapes, cables etc. shall be non -ferrous
and manufactured from brass, bronze or other suitable conducting material which will
not cause electrolytic corrosion. Connection between copper and galvanized
structures shall additionally be tinned.
C. Earthing tapes shall be of continuous unbroken lengths. If jointing becomes absolutely

necessary, then, after obtaining approval of the Engineer the tapes shall be joined by
fusion welding Thermoweld or similar process.
D. The earth bus in the main switchboard shall be connected to the panel room earth bus.
The panel room earth bus shall be connected to the earthing points.
E. The maximum earth resistance as measured at the earth bus shall be in accordance
with ADDC regulations. If this resistance cannot be obtained with two earth rods,
additional earth rods or sectional earth rods shall be used to obtain the required
resistance. Parallel connected earth rods shall be spaced at a distance of not less
than the rod lengths and connected by 25 x 3 mm copper tape. If approved by the
Engineer, earth plates or other earthing means may be used instead of the additional
earth rods.
F. Measurement of earth resistance shall not be made within 48 hours after rainfall. The
panel room earth bus may be connection to the metallic water service of the building
provided this is approved by DCD/DEWA, the Ministry of Electricity and Water.
G. The connection between earth conductors and earth rods shall be made by means of
high strength corrosion resistant copper alloy connector clamps.
H. The tops of the electrodes shall be protected from any damage and shall be easily
accessible being enclosed in pits equipped with covers. The presence of the
electrode shall be indicated in English and Arabic.
A. Inspect grounding and bonding system conductors and connections for tightness
and proper installation.
B. Use suitable test instrument to measure to ground of system.
SECTION EL-09
STATIC UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS)
GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY

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Electrical Specification Static Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
A. This Section includes three-phase, on-line, static-type, UPS installations, complete
with transient voltage surge suppression, input harmonics reduction, rectifier-
charger, battery, battery disconnect device, inverter, static bypass transfer switch,
internal ATS between normal and emergency supply, maintenance
bypass/isolation switch, output isolation transformer, remote UPS monitoring
provisions, battery monitoring, remote battery monitoring.
1.02 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: Include data on features, components, ratings, and performance for
each uninterruptible power supply component indicated.
B. Shop Drawings: Detail assemblies of equipment indicating dimensions, weights,

components, and location and identification of each field connection. Show
access, workspace, and clearance requirements; details of control panels; and
battery arrangement.
Wiring Diagrams: Detail internal and interconnecting wiring; and power, signal, and
control wiring. Differentiate between field-installed and factory-installed wiring
and components.
C. Manufacturer Certificates: Signed by manufacturers/local agent certifying that they

comply with requirements.
D. Field Test Reports: Indicate test results compared with specified performance
requirements and provide justification and resolution of differences if values do not
agree.
E. Maintenance Data: For UPS units to include in maintenance manuals specified in

Division:
1. Include the following:
Lists of spare parts and replacement components recommended being stored at
Project site for ready access.
Detailed operating instructions covering operation under both normal and
abnormal conditions.
F. Warranties: Special warranties specified in this Section.

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1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Installer Qualifications: An experienced installer who is an authorized

representative of UPS manufacturer for both installation and maintenance of units
required for this Project.
B. Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm who maintains a service center capable of

providing training, parts, and emergency maintenance and repairs for equipment at
Project site with eight hours' maximum response time.
C. Source Limitations: Obtain the UPS and associated components specified in this
Section from a single manufacturer with responsibility for entire UPS installation.
D. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in

NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having
jurisdiction, and marked for intended location and application.
1. UPS Units: Listed and labeled under UL 1778.
2. Mark UPS components as suitable for installation in computer rooms
according to NFPA 75.
3. UPS Battery : Conforms to IEC 896-2, DIN 43534, UL 94 HB
4. ISO 9001 Certification.
A. Deliver equipment in fully enclosed vehicles after specified environmental

conditions have been permanently established in spaces where equipment is to be
placed.
B. Store equipment in spaces with environments controlled within manufacturers'

ambient temperature and humidity tolerances for no operating equipment.
1.05 WARRANTY
A. Warranties, General: Special warranties specified in this Article shall not deprive
Owner of other rights Owner may have under other provisions of the Contract
Documents and shall be in addition to, and run concurrent with, other warranties
made by Contractor under requirements of the Contract Documents.
B. Special Battery Warranties: Written warranty, signed by manufacturer/local agent

and Installer agreeing to replace UPS system storage batteries that fail in materials
or workmanship within 2 years warranty period.
Certificate from Manufacturer for Design life of Batteries for 10 years to be
submitted.
C. Special UPS Warranties: Written warranties, signed by manufacturer/local agent

and Installer agreeing to replace components that fail in materials or workmanship
within 2-years warranty period.

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1.06 EXTRA MATERIALS
A. Furnish extra materials described below that match products installed and that are
packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing
contents. Deliver extra materials to Owner.
1. Fuses: One for every 10 of each type and rating, but not less than 1 of each.
2. Cabinet Ventilation Filters: One complete set.
3. One spare circuit board for each critical circuit.
B. Other recommended spare list by manufacturer during warranty period to be

submitted.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURERS
A. The manufacturers, subject to compliance with requirements, the manufacture shall

be strictly one of the following:
1. LIBERT-UK
2. MERLIN GRINE-FRANCE
3. CHLORIDE - FRANCE
4. GUTTOR- SWITZERLAND
5. EATON POWER WARE USA
6. EQUAL APPROVED FROM FRANCE/UK/USA
2.02 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
A. Automatic operation includes the following:

1. Normal Conditions: Supply the load with ac power flowing from the normal ac
power input terminals, through the rectifier-charger and inverter, with the
battery connected in parallel with the rectifier-charger output.
2. Abnormal Supply Conditions: If normal ac supply deviates from specified and
adjustable voltage, voltage waveform, or frequency limits, the battery
supplies energy to maintain constant, regulated inverter ac power output to
the load without switching or disturbance.
3. If normal power fails, supply from generator will feed the battery through
internal ATS built in within the system. The inverter continues supply-
regulated ac power to the load without switching or disturbance.
4. When power is restored at the normal supply terminals of the system, controls
automatically synchronize the inverter with the external source before
transferring the load. The rectifier-charger then supplies power to the load
through the inverter and simultaneously recharges the battery.

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5. If battery becomes discharged and normal supply is available, the rectifier-
charger charges the battery. On reaching full charge, the rectifier-charger
automatically shifts to a float-charge mode.
6. If any element of the UPS system fails and power is available at the normal
supply terminals of the system, the static bypass transfer switch switches the
load to the normal ac supply circuit without disturbance or interruption of
supply.
7. If a fault occurs in the system supplied by the UPS and current flows in
excess of the overload rating of the UPS system, the static bypass transfer
switch operates to bypass the fault current to the normal ac supply circuit for
fault clearing.
8. When the fault has cleared, the static bypass transfer switch returns the load
to the UPS system.
9. If battery is disconnected, the UPS continues to supply power to the load with
no degradation of its regulation of voltage and frequency of the output bus.
B. Manual operation includes the following:

1. Turning the inverter off causes the load to be transferred by the static bypass
transfer switch directly to the normal ac supply circuit without disturbance or
interruption.
2. Turning the inverter on causes the static bypass transfer switch to transfer
the load to the inverter.
C. Maintenance Bypass/Isolation Switch Operation:
Switch is interlocked so it cannot be operated unless static bypass transfer switch

is in the bypass mode. Device provides manual selection between the following
three conditions without interrupting supply to the load during switching:
1. Full Isolation: Load is supplied, bypassing the UPS. Normal UPS ac input
circuit, static bypass transfer switch, and UPS load terminals are completely
disconnected from external circuits.
2. Maintenance Bypass: Load is supplied, bypassing the UPS. UPS ac supply
terminals are energized to permit operational checking, but system load
terminals are isolated from the load.
3. Normal: Normal UPS ac supply terminals are energized and the load is
supplied through either the static bypass transfer switch and UPS rectifier-
charger and inverter, or the battery and the inverter.
2.03 SERVICE CONDITIONS
A. Environmental Conditions: UPS shall be capable of operating continuously in the

following environmental conditions without mechanical or electrical damage or
degradation of operating capability, except battery performance.
1. Ambient Temperature for Electronic Components: 32 to 104 deg F (0 to 40
deg C).
2. Ambient Temperature for Battery: 41 to 95 deg F (5 to 35 deg C).
3. Relative Humidity: 0 to 95 percent, non-condensing.

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2.04 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. UPS shall perform as specified in this Article while supplying rated full-load current,
composed of any combination of linear and nonlinear load, up to 100 percent
nonlinear load with a load crest factor of 3.0, under the following conditions or
combinations of the following conditions:
1. Inverter is switched to battery source.
2. Steady-state ac input voltage deviates up to plus or minus 10 percent from
nominal voltage.
3. Steady-state input frequency deviates up to plus or minus 5 percent from
nominal frequency.
4. THD of input voltage is 15 percent or more with a minimum crest factor of
3.0, and the largest single harmonic component is a minimum of 5 percent of
the fundamental value.
5. Choice of alternative performance figure in subparagraph below affects ability
of UPS.
B. Minimum Duration of Supply: If battery is sole energy source supplying UPS-rated

full-output load current at 80 percent power factor, duration of supply is 60 minutes.
C. Input Voltage Tolerance: System steady-state and transient output performance

remains within specified tolerances when steady-state ac input voltage varies 15
percent from nominal voltage.
D. Overall UPS Efficiency: Equal to or greater than 95 percent at 100 percent load.
E. Maximum AC Output-Voltage Regulation for Loads up to 50 Percent Unbalanced:

Plus or minus 2 percent over the full range of battery voltage.
F. Limitation of harmonic distortion of input current to the UPS shall be as follows:

1. Description: Either a tuned harmonic filter or an arrangement of rectifier-
charger circuits shall limit THD to 5 percent, maximum, at full-rated UPS load
current, for power sources with X/R ratio between 2 and 30.
Description: THD is limited to a maximum of 5 percent, at full-rated UPS load
current with almost unity power factor,.
G. Maximum Harmonic Content of Output-Voltage Waveform: 5 percent RMS total and

3 percent RMS for any single harmonic, for 100 percent rated nonlinear load
current with a load crest factor of 3.0.
H. Maximum Harmonic Content of Output-Voltage Waveform: 5 percent RMS total and

3 percent RMS for any single harmonic for rated full load with THD up to 50
percent, with a load crest factor of 3.0.

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I. Minimum Overload Capacity of UPS at Rated Voltage: 125 percent of full-load
rating for 10 minutes, and 150 percent for 10 seconds in all operating modes.
J. Maximum Output-Voltage Transient Excursions from Rated Value: For the following
instantaneous load changes, stated as percentages of rated full UPS load, voltage
shall remain within stated percentages of rated value and recover to, and remain
within, plus or minus 2 percent of that value within 100 ms:
1. 50 Percent: Plus or minus 8 percent.
100 Percent: Plus or minus 10 percent.
Loss of AC Input Power: Plus or minus 5 percent.
Restoration of AC Input Power: Plus or minus 5 percent.
K. Input Power Factor: A minimum of 0.9 lagging when supply voltage and current are
at nominal rated values and UPS is supplying rated full-load current.
L. EMI Emissions: Comply with FCC Rules and Regulations, 47 CFR 15 for Class A
equipment.
2.05 SYSTEM COMPONENTS, GENERAL
A. Electronic Equipment: Solid-state devices using hermetically sealed,

semiconductor elements. Devices include rectifier-charger, inverter, static bypass
transfer switch, and system controls.
1. Enclosures: IP-21.
2. Control Assemblies: Mount on modular plug-ins, readily accessible for
maintenance.
Surge Suppression: Protect internal UPS components from surges that enter at
each ac power input connection including main disconnect, static bypass transfer
switch, and maintenance bypass/isolation switch. Protect rectifier-charger, inverter,
controls, and output components.
Use factory-installed surge suppressors tested according to IEEE C62.41.
Additional Surge Protection: Protect internal UPS components from low
frequency, high-energy voltage surges described in IEEE C62.41. Design
the circuits connecting with external power sources and select circuit
elements, conductors, conventional surge suppressors, and rectifier
components and controls so input assemblies will have adequate
mechanical strength and thermal and current-carrying capacity to
withstand stresses imposed by 40-Hz, 180 percent voltage surges
described in IEEE C62.41.
Maintainability Features: Mount rectifier-charger and inverter sections and static

bypass transfer switch on modular plug-ins, readily accessible for maintenance.
Capacity Upgrade Capability: Arrange wiring, controls, and modular component

plug-in provisions to permit future 25 percent increase in UPS capacity.

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UPS Cabinet Ventilation: Redundant fans or blowers draw in ambient air near the
bottom of the cabinet and discharge it near the top rear.
Output Circuit Neutral Bus, Conductor, and Terminal Amp city: Rated phase current
times a multiple of 1.73, minimum.
2.06 RECTIFIER-CHARGER
A. Capacity: Adequate to supply the inverter during full-rated output load conditions
and simultaneously recharge the battery from fully discharged condition to 95
percent of full charge within 10 times the rated discharge time for duration of supply
under battery power at full load.
B. Output Ripple: Limited by output filtration to less than 0.5 percent of rated current,
peak to peak.
C. Rectifier-Charger Control Circuits: Immune to frequency variations within rated

frequency ranges of normal and emergency power sources.
Response Time: Field adjustable for maximum compatibility with local
generator-set power source.
D. Battery Float-Charging Conditions: Comply with battery manufacturer's written

instructions for battery terminal voltage and charging current required for maximum
battery life.
2.07 INVERTER
A. Description: Pulse-width modulated, with sinusoidal output.
B. Description: Pulse-width modulated, with sinusoidal output. Include a bypass phase

synchronization window adjustment to optimize compatibility with local engine-
generator-set power source.
2.08 AUTOMATIC BYPASS TRANSFER SWITCH
A. Description: Solid-state switching device providing uninterrupted transfer. A

contactor or electrically operated circuit breaker automatically provides electrical
isolation for the switch.
B. Switch Rating: minimum Continuous duty at the rated full-load current of the UPS.
2.09 BATTERY
A. Description: Sealed Acid type, ABS Container, mounted on steel impact racks.
Battery circuit breaker to be provided.
B. The Autonomy time for the batteries is minimum 20 minutes.

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2.10 UPS CONTROL AND INDICATION
A. Description: Group displays, indications, and basic system controls on a common

control panel on front of UPS enclosure.
B. Minimum displays, indicating devices, and controls include those in lists below.
Provide sensors, transducers, terminals, relays, and wiring required to support
listed items. Alarms include an audible signal and a visual display.
C. Indications: Labeled LED.

1. Quantitative indications shall include the following:
a. Input voltage, each phase, line to line.
b. Input current, each phase, line to line.
c. Bypass input voltage, each phase, line to line.
d. Bypass input frequency.
e. System output voltage, each phase, line to line.
f. System output current, each phase.
g. System output frequency.
h. DC bus voltage.
i. Battery current and direction (charge/discharge).
j. Elapsed time-discharging battery.
Basic status condition indications shall include the following:
k. Normal operation.
l. Load-on bypass.
m. Load-on battery.
n. Inverter off.
o. Alarm condition exists.
Alarm indications shall include the following:
p. Bypass ac input over voltage or under voltage.
q. Bypass ac input over frequency or under frequency.
r. Bypass ac input and inverter out of synchronization.
s. Bypass ac input wrong-phase rotation.
t. Bypass ac input single-phase condition.
u. Bypass ac input filter fuse blown.
v. Internal frequency standard in use.
w. Battery system alarm.
x. Control power failure.
y. Fan failure.
z. UPS overload.
aa. Battery-charging control faulty.
bb. Input over voltage or under voltage.
cc. Input transformer over temperature.
dd. Input circuit breaker tripped.
ee. Input wrong-phase rotation.
ff. Input single-phase condition.
gg. Approaching end of battery operation.

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hh. Battery under voltage shutdown.
ii. Maximum battery voltage.
jj. Inverter fuse blown.
kk. Inverter transformer over temperature.
ll. Inverter over temperature.
mm. Static bypass transfer switch over temperature.
nn. Inverter power supply fault.
oo. Inverter transistors out of saturation.
pp. Identification of faulty inverter section/leg.
qq. Inverter output over voltage or under voltage.
rr. UPS overload shutdown.
ss. Inverter current sensor fault.
tt. Inverter output contactor open.
uu. Inverter current limit.
Controls shall include the following:
vv. Inverter on-off.
ww. UPS start.
xx. Battery test.
yy. Alarm silence/reset.
zz. Output-voltage adjustment.
D. Dry-form "C" contacts shall be available for remote indication of the following
conditions:
1. UPS on battery.
2. UPS on-line.
3. UPS load-on bypass.
4. UPS in alarm condition.
UPS off (maintenance bypass closed).
2.11 MAINTENANCE BYPASS/ISOLATION SWITCH
A. Description: Manually operated switch or arrangement of switching devices with

mechanically actuated contact mechanism arranged to route the flow of power to
the load around the rectifier-charger, inverter, and static bypass transfer switch.
1. Switch shall be interlocked to prevent interrupting power to the load when
switching to the bypass mode.
Switch shall isolate other UPS components electrically to permit safe servicing.
2.12 OUTPUT ISOLATION TRANSFORMER
A. Description: Shielded unit with low forward transfer impedance up to 3 kHz,

minimum.

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2.13 UPS MONITORING BY REMOTE COMPUTER
A. Description: Communication module in unit control panel provides capability for

remote monitoring of status, parameters, and alarms specified in "UPS Control and
Indication" Article. The remote computer and the connecting signal wiring are not
included in this Section. Include the following features:
1. Connectors and network interface units or modems for data transmission via
RS-232 link or SNMP.
Software designed for control and monitoring of UPS functions and to provide
on-screen explanations, interpretations, diagnosis, action guidance, and
instructions for use of monitoring indications and development of meaningful
reports. Permit storage and analysis of power-line transient records.
Software and Hardware: Compatible with that specified in Division 16 Section
"Electrical Power Monitoring and Control."
2.14 BASIC BATTERY MONITORING
A. Battery Ground-Fault Detector: Initiates alarm when resistance to ground of positive

or negative bus of battery is less than 5000 ohms.
B. Battery compartment smoke/high-temperature detector initiates an alarm when

smoke or a temperature greater than 75 deg C occurs within the compartment.
C. Annunciation of Alarms: At UPS control panel.
2.15 ADDITIONAL BATTERY MONITORING
Monitoring features and components shall include the following:

1. Factory-wired sensing leads to battery terminals for temperature sensors.
Connections for data transmission via RS-232 or 485 link, to a computer.
External signal wiring and computer are not specified in this Section.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Install system components on 4-inch- (100-mm-) high concrete bases.
3.02 GROUNDING
A. Comply with Division 16 Section "Earthing" for materials and installation

requirements.
3.03 IDENTIFICATION
A. Identify components and wiring.

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A. Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage the services of a factory-authorized

service representative to supervise UPS installation, startup, and preliminary
testing and adjustment and to participate in final tests, inspections, and
adjustments.
B. Electrical Tests and Inspections: Perform tests and inspections according

to manufacturer's written instructions and as listed below to demonstrate
condition and performance of each component of the UPS:
1. Inspect interiors of enclosures, including the following:
a. Integrity of mechanical and electrical
connections. b. Component type and labeling
verification.
c. Ratings of installed components.
2. Test manual and automatic operational features and system protective
and alarm functions.
3. Test communication of status and alarms to remote monitoring equipment.
C. Record of Tests and Inspections: Maintain and submit documentation of tests

and inspections, including references to manufacturers' written instructions and
other test and inspection criteria. Include results of tests, inspections, and retests.
3.05 DEMONSTRATION
A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train Owner's

maintenance personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain the UPS.
SECTION EL-10
ENCLOSED SWITCHES
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section includes fusible and non-fusible switches.
1. Section 16491 - Fuses.
1.2 REFERENCES

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Electrical Specification - Enclosed Switches
A. NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association) -Standard of Installation.
B. NEMA FU 1 (National Electrical Contractors Association)-Low Voltage Cartridge

Fuses.
C. NEMA KS 1 (National Electrical Contractors Association)-Enclosed and

Miscellaneous Distribution Equipment Switches (600 Volts Maximum).
D. NETA ATS (International Electrical Testing Association)-Acceptance Testing

Specifications for Electrical Power Distribution Equipment and Systems (International
Electrical Testing Association).
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures: Submittal procedures.
B. Product Data: Submit switch ratings and enclosure dimensions.
B. Project Record Documents: Record actual locations of enclosed switches and ratings
of installed fuses.
1.5 QUALIFICATIONS

section with minimum three years documented experience.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS
A. Manufacturers:
1. GE Electrical, USA
2. Merlin Gerin Co., France
3. Westinghouse Electric Corp., USA
4. Siemens Co., Germany
2.1 FUSIBLE SWITCH ASSEMBLIES
A. Product Description: NEMA KS 1, Type GD with externally operable handle

interlocked to prevent opening front cover with switch in ON position, enclosed load
interrupter knife switch. Handle lockable in OFF position.
B. Fuse clips: Designed to accommodate NEMA FU1.
C. Enclosure: NEMA KS 1, to meet conditions. As approved by the Engineer.
1. Interior Dry Locations: Type 1.

2. Exterior Locations: Type 3R.
D. Service Entrance: Switches identified for use as service equipment are to be labeled
for this application. Furnish solid neutral assembly and equipment ground bar.
E. Furnish switches with entirely copper current carrying parts.
2.2 NONFUSIBLE SWITCH ASSEMBLIES
A. Product Description: NEMA KS 1, Type GD with externally operable handle

interlocked to prevent opening front cover with switch in ON position enclosed load
interrupter knife switch. Handle lockable in OFF position.
B. Enclosure: NEMA KS 1, to meet conditions. As approved by the Engineer.
1. Interior Dry Locations: Type 1.

2. Exterior Locations: Type 3R.
C. Service Entrance: Switches identified for use as service equipment are to be labeled
for this application. Furnish solid neutral assembly and equipment ground bar.
D. Furnish switches with entirely copper current carrying parts.
2.3 SWITCH RATINGS
A. Switch Rating: Kilowatt rated for AC as indicated on Drawings.
B. Short Circuit Current Rating: As DCD/ DEWA and other Authorities regulation.

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PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Install in accordance with NECA "Standard of Installation."
B. Install enclosed switches plumb. Provide supports in accordance with Section 16050. C.
Height: As approved by the Engineer.
D. Install fuses for fusible disconnect switches. for product requirements.
E. Install engraved plastic nameplates .
F. Apply adhesive tag on inside door of each fused switch indicating NEMA fuse class
and size installed.
A. - Quality Requirements: Testing and Inspection

Execution Requirements: Testing, adjusting, and balancing.
B. Inspect and test in accordance with NETA ATS, except Section 4.
C. Perform inspections and tests listed in NETA ATS, Section 7.5.

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Electrical Specification Switchboard 16441/1
SECTION EL-11
SWITCH BOARDS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section includes specification for, Isolator & Switch fuses, main distribution boards, Sub
main distribution boards, meters, meter selector switches, KWH meter, CTs and
Capacitor Bank.
1. - Basic Electrical Materials and Methods.
2. - Fuses.
1.2 REFERENCES
The switchboards shall comply with the following standards as appropriate. Where no regulation
/ standards are mentioned, latest IEC standards shall be applicable.
1. IEC 61439-1: LV Switchgear & Control Gear Assemblies General rules

2. IEC 61439-2: LV Switchgear & Control Gear Assemblies Power Switchgear and
Controlgear Assemblies
3. IEC 60947-1: LV Switchgear & Control Gear General rules
4. IEC 60947-2: Circuit breakers
5. IEC 60947-3: Switches, Disconnectors, Switch-disconnectors & Fuse combination
unit
6. IEC 60947-4: Contactors and motor starters (1 to 3 parts)
7. IEC60947-5: Control circuit devices and Switching elements
(1to9 parts)
8. IEC 60947- 6: Multiple function equipment -Transfer Switching,
(1 to 2 parts) Control & protective switching devices.
9. IEC 60947- 7: Ancillary Equipments terminal Blocks for (1 to 3 parts) Copper
conductors & safety requirements for fused terminal block.
10. IEC 60898: Circuit breakers for over current protection (MCB)
11. IEC 61008: Residual Current Operated Circuit breakers without integral over current
protection (RCCB).
12. IEC 61009: Residual Current Operated Circuit breakers with integral over current
protection (RCBO)
13. IEC 60755: General requirements for residual current operated devices.
14. IEC 60269: Specification for Cartridge Fuses for voltage upto and including 1000V
A.C. and 1500V D.C.
15. IEC 60127: Specification for Cartridge Fuses for A.C circuit in Domestic and similar
Premises.
16. IEC 60051: Direct Acting Indicating Analog Electrical Measuring Instrument & their
accessories.
17. IEC 60068: Environmental Testing
18. IEC 60255: Electrical Protective Relays
19. IEC 60189: PVC insulated cables for switchgear
20. IEC 60044-1: Current Transformer
21. IEC 61439-6: Busbar Trunking
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22. IEC 60529: Degree of protection of enclosures
23. IEC 60544: Classification of insulating material
24. DEWA / DCD, and Ministry of Electricity and Water latest Regulations & Specifications
25. Power Factor Improvements as per DCD / DEWA latest specifications
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. - Submittal Procedures.
B. Shop Drawings: Indicate front and side views of enclosures with overall dimensions
shown; conduit entrance locations and requirements; nameplate legends; size and
number of bus bars for each phase, neutral, and ground; and switchboard instrument
details.
C. Product Data: Submit electrical characteristics including voltage, frame size and trip
ratings, fault current withstand ratings, and time-current curves of equipment and
components.
D. The switchboards shall be factory assembled and tested. Where any equipment need to
be assembled at site, a prior approval of the engineer would be necessary
E. Test Reports: Indicate results of factory production and field tests.
F. Short Circuit Calculations: Submit calculations using manufacturers proprietary software

to determine short circuit level and voltage drop at all locations in the LV network
starting from MV/LV Transformer upto the Final DB level to prove that selected breakers
are suitable to meet the short circuit level at the various locations.
G. Discrimination: As part of the manufacturers proprietary software results, prove that

discrimination and co-ordination of two breakers in series is achieved at all points in the
LV network.
H. All switchboards and component shall be from the same manufacture to maintain the
best cost/performance ratio between continuity of supply and safety, to ensure
discrimination, proper protection, full co-ordinations and easy substitution.
B. Project Record Documents: Record actual locations, configurations, and ratings of

switchboards and their components on single line diagrams and plan layouts.
C. Operation and Maintenance Data: Submit spare parts data listing; source and current
prices of replacement parts and supplies; and recommended maintenance procedures
and intervals.
1.5 QUALIFICATIONS
A. Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing products specified in this section

B. All low voltage switchboards shall offer a dedicated section when required in order to
allow the installation in an electrical room corner. Bus bar shall be sized so that the main
bus bar forms a constant rating from one side to opposite one. The manufacturer shall
make evidence that this solution is part of its standard offer.
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C. All low-voltage electrical switchboard should have the capability to withstand seismic
conditions. When the switchboard is to be used in a seismic area, the manufacturer
should determine the switchboard configuration according to seismic information
provided by customer, which is appropriate to the stresses involved. The seismic test
should be done in compliance with the UBC (Uniform Building Code) and CBC
(California Building Code) regulations. The manufacturer shall be able to provide
information on seismic zone (1 to 4) and installation level which the equipment is
conforming to. Test report shall be made available.
A. Deliver in shipping splits, individually wrapped for protection and mounted on shipping
skids.
B. Accept switchboards on site. Inspect for damage.
C. Store in clean, dry space. Maintain factory wrapping or provide additional canvas or
plastic cover to protect units from dirt, water, construction debris, and traffic.
D. Handle in accordance with manufacturers recommendation. Handle carefully to avoid

damage to switchboard internal components, enclosure, and finish.
1.8 SEQUENCING
A. - Summary: Work sequence.
B. Sequence Work to avoid interferences with building finishes and installation of other
products.
1.9 MAINTENANCE MATERIALS
A. Furnish two of each key or as required by the Engineer.
B. Furnish two fuse pullers or as required by the Engineer.
C. Furnish two set of hard copy and a soft copy of complete as built drawings.
A. General: Furnish extra materials, matching products installed (as described below).
packaging with protective covering for storage, and identifying with labels clearly
describing contents.
B. Miniature circuit breakers : Furnish quantity equal to 5 percent of the number breaker
installed, but not less than 5.
C. Fuses: Furnish quantity equal to 10 percent of number of fuses installed of each rating
but not less than 10.
D. Molded case circuit breakers : Furnish quantity equal to 10 percent of the number of
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PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MAIN LOW TENSION PANEL BOARDS (MLTB)
A. Manufacturers
1. Dorman Smith, UK
2. Merlin Gerin, France
3. ABB, Europ
4. Eaton, USA
5. Sennider, Europ
Any equivalents are not allowed
B. Service Conditions:
1. Temperature: 55 degrees C.
C. The components such as panel boards, busbar system, switchgear etc. used in different
switchboards mainly MLTBs, MSBs, SMSBs, MCCs, DBs and Control Panels shall be
from one manufacturer to maintain the best cost/performance ratio between continuity of
supply and safety, to ensure discrimination, proper protection, full co-ordinations and
easy substitution.
D. All switchboards shall have been type tested per IEC 61439-1 & 2 and passed all test
stipulated in the standard. Temperature rise test shall have been performed at 55 deg C
to suit UAE climatic conditions. Complete type test report shall be made available along
with submittal for approval. The type-test certificates shall be originated by a worldwide
known third-party certification organization such as ASTA, KEMA, ACAE, CESI, ASEFA,
PEHLA, CEBEC, SEMKO. Certificates from Laboratories not certified under LOVAG will
not be acceptable.
E. All switchboards shall be made of folded EGI (Electro galvanized iron (EGI) epoxy
polyester painted (CR or Black steel material will not be accepted) sheet metal of atleast
2.0mm thickness. The sheet metal shall be treated by several steps of chemical process
to protect against corrosion. It shall be gray finish RAL 9002 over a rust -inhibiting primer
on phosphatizing-treated metal surfaces.
F. Bus isolation barriers shall be arranged to isolate line bus from load bus at each main
and tie circuit breaker. Fabricate enclosure with removable rear cover panels to allow
access to rear interior of switchgear.
G. Each vertical structure (or section) shall contain main horizontal bus bar on the top or at
the bottom vertical distribution bus bar to feed the different functional units (fixed or
withdrawable) containing ACB, MCCB, compartment for auxiliary components
(instruments, measurement, control.).
H. The section construction shall be so designed that sheet steel barriers shall be provided
between each vertical sections, breaker compartments, control and power
compartments. Each compartment sheet walls shall provide protection against direct
contacts with live parts and guarantee a degree of protection IP2X. The sections shall
be of modular construction with its functional unit having its own door, mounting plates,
side partitions, horizontal partitions. This type of functional arrangement ensures the
compartment design / sizing is identical to the type tested configuration. Switchboards
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shall give an access to operators either from front or rear side. Common mounting plates
for different functional units within the same vertical section will not be acceptable.
I. Electrical characteristics of the switchboards shall be as follows:

1. Rated insulation voltage: 1000 Vac
2. Rated operational voltage: up to 690 Vac
3. Rated current of main busbar: up to 6300A
4. Short current withstand strength , unless specified in drawings shall be
MLTBs, MDBs, Icw=65kA for 1sec
SMDBs, MCCs Icw=36kA for 1sec
Final distribution board Icw=10kA for 0.25sec
5. Internal arc withstand (MLTB & MCC): 85 kA, 0.3
J. People Safety: All MLTBs should be equipped with an efficient and reliable arc detection
system designed according to IEC 61508 with a safety integrity level meeting at least
SIL 2 claim. The system shall consist of one or more arc monitoring units and light
detectors. The switchboard shall be designed to minimize the risks of occurrence of an
internal arc, and whenever such an arc occurs it should prevent its effect on operators
and material/equipment surrounding the switchboard.
K. The manufacturer shall provide certificates showing evidence that the switchboard can
withstand an internal arc of 85kA 0.3s. Tests shall be performed on horizontal and
vertical bus bar as well as functional units and fulfill the 5 criteria of IEC 61641 edition 2
standard concerning personal protection. It should also be in conformance with the
requirements of AS 3439-1 for outgoing compartments.
L. All switchboards shall be made of identified free standing vertical structures, suitable for
installation side by side and designed to be connected with bus ducts as well as cables.
The system shall make it possible to implement fixed or withdrawable distribution
sections, which together form an assembly referred to as a low voltage electrical
switchboard
M. The switchboards shall be of IP54 construction in accordance with IEC 60529. All doors
and removable covers or plates shall be provided with suitable neoprene gaskets to
prevent the ingress of dust, vermin and insect.
N. Each unit of the switchboard shall be housed in its own cell fitted with a hinged door
mechanically interlocked in such a manner that the cell door can only be opened when
the switch is in the OFF position. For maintenance purpose, this mechanical door
interlocks shall be defeatable by trained and authorized personnel.
O. Switching units shall be arranged in separate compartment or sections to protect against

accidental contact with adjacent equipment when handling the elements in the section.
P. Adequate cable ways shall be provided in the switchboards accessible by hinged doors.
The equipment in the switchboards shall be accessible with indicating instruments
mounted not higher than 1.9mt. above switchboard base. The switchboards shall be
properly fixed to the floor with foundation bolts grouted in the floor or bolted to the
channels laid across the cable trench.
Q. The switchboards shall have top or bottom cable entries as required. Main incoming
cables shall be top / bottom entry with necessary cable glands. Provide aluminium gland
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R. The switchboards shall contain air circuit breakers, busbars, bus couplers, MCCBs,
instruments etc., as specified hereunder with ratings and arrangements as shown on the
drawings and shall be complete with all internal wiring and connections.
S. The switchboards shall be tested at the manufacturers premises as well as after

installation in accordance with routine tests stipulated in IEC 61439 which shall be
witnessed by the Engineer and documented. All hardware used shall be of 8.8 grade
and shall be zinc plated to prevent corrosion.
T. The low-voltage electrical switchboards shall be compatible with all system earthing
arrangements defined in standard IEC 60984 (IT, TT or TN). The low-voltage electrical
switchboards shall have an earthing circuit of a solid copper bar able to withstand the
rated short circuit level.
U. The installation area shall provide enough space in order to allow Future extension of
the switchgear on both sides, opening of front and/or rear doors and/or covers if any.
Extensions of all electrical switchboard shall be possible on either side (right or left) of
the switchboard and accordingly main busbars shall be predrilled to extend at later stage
with minimum shutdown time.
V. Depending on cable connection way, the following shall be foreseen connection from top
shall provide at least 600mm to allow cable connection, connection from bottom shall
provide at least 600mm on either a trench or a false floor.
W. Busbar:
1. Bus bars shall be made of electrolytic copper (type Cu ETP as defined by

standards ISO1190-1) to ensure correct thermal and electrical conductivity. It shall
be 99.9% purity HDHC copper.
2. Busbars shall extend through the length of the board with the same cross section
throughout. To facilitate the connection and cable access, main bus bar shall be
located on the top or bottom of the section and shall enable an easy connection to
the bus bar in the adjacent vertical section.
3. Main bus bar design shall allow for front or back cables connection, via the top or
bottom plates and all these interfacing possibilities should remain available even
with no busbar position change. Bars shall not exceed the section width.
4. The main busbar should be made of copper bars spliced at each column level in
order to achieve simplicity and flexibility in transportation, installation and
maintenance. Sliding fishplates should be used to make the connection of the
copper bars between columns.
5. Busbars bracing shall maintain the same mechanical strength and current carrying
capacity under normal operating conditions and fault conditions as indicated on
the drawings as per type tested design. This performance shall be proven with a
type test certificate.
6. Busbars shall be housed in separate adequately ventilated compartment, which
shall not contain any wiring or apparatus other than that required for connection to
busbars. Access to busbars and busbar connections shall be gained only by
removal of covers secured by bolts. Busbars shall be colour coded for phase
identification.
7. All interconnection between main busbar and MCCBs shall be only by rigid or
insulated flexible busbar irrespective of frame size.
8. Insulation: Fully insulate load side bus bars in rear accessible compartments.

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X. Ground Bus: extend to full length of switchboard.
Y. Line and Load Terminations: Accessible from rear of switchboard, suitable for conductor
materials and sizes as indicated on Drawings.
Z. Utility Metering Compartment: Furnish metering transformer compartment for DEWA/

DCD and Authorities use, in accordance with ADDC requirements.
AA. Future Provisions: Fully equip spaces for future devices with bussing and bus
connections, insulated and braced for short circuit currents. Furnish continuous current
rating as indicated on Drawings.
BB. Align sections at front and rear.
CC. Switchboard Height: Should not exceed 2200mm and to be approved by the Engineer.
2.2 MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKER (MCCB)
A. The moulded-case circuit breakers shall comply with the general rules of IEC 60947 1
and 2 or standards derived from the latter (VDE 0660; BS4752; UTE 63120). Versions
complying with UL 489 shall also be available.
B. The moulded-case circuit breakers above 630A shall belong to category B as defined
IEC 60947-2. MCCBs including and upto 630A shall be current limiting type and belong
to category A to achieve total co-ordination. Certificates attesting to compliance with
these rules shall be established taking into account the following performance levels for
the test sequences: service breaking capacity (Ics) equal to 100% of the rated ultimate
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(except for current-limiting circuit breakers).
C. The rated ultimate breaking capacity (Icu) of each moulded-case circuit breaker shall be
equal to at least the value of the short-circuit current (Isc) at the point of installation on
the electric circuit, unless the upstream circuit breaker makes it possible to ensure total
coordination (as defined in Appendix A of IEC 60947-2); in this case, the coordination
between the two circuit breakers shall be confirmed co-ordination study.
D. The moulded-case circuit breakers shall have a rated operational voltage (Ue) as 690V
AC (50/60Hz), rated insulation voltage (Ui) as 800V AC (50/60Hz). The moulded -case
circuit breakers shall be available in switch-disconnector versions. MCCBs shall be
designed according to Eco-design complying with ISO 14062. Especially MCCBs
materials shall be of halogen free type.
E. MCCBs including and upto 250A shall have thermal magnetic type trip unit with
adjustable thermal protection between 70% to 100% and fixed magnetic setting
including and upto 200A. Magnetic settings shall be adjustable between 5% to 10% the
current rating for thermal magnetic trip units above 200A. All thermal magnetic trip units
shall be calibrated to 50 Deg C.
F. Above 250A, trip units should be electronic type. All electronic trip units shall be fitted
with thermal memory.
G. The moulded-case circuit breakers shall be designed for vertical, horizontal, flat
mounting and reverse feed without any reduction in performance. For a MCCB rating
frame given , MCCBs dimensions shall be the same whatever the ultimate breaking
capacity.
H. All molded-case circuit breakers shall provide double insulation of the front face to allow
on-site installation of auxiliaries without de-energising the installation. It shall be possible
to use the same field installable auxiliary contacts for signalizing different functions, as:
open/ closed position, fault signal, electrical fault (including electrical leakage) signal.
I. All electrical auxiliaries and accessories of MCCBs such as voltage releases, (shunt or
undervoltage type) and auxiliary contacts shall be designed for easy on-site installation.
All electrical auxiliaries shall be equipped with terminal blocks and shall be of the snap -
in type. Auxiliary location and function shall be clearly identified inside the MCCBs.
J. The addition of auxiliaries shall not increase the volume of the circuit breaker. The
addition of a motor mechanism module or a rotary handle, etc., shall not mask or block
device settings.
K. The operating mechanism of the moulded-case circuit breakers shall be of the fast make
and fast break type. Tripping on a fault shall be mechanically independent of the
operating handle. The operating mechanism shall be of stored energy type only and
designed to operate all poles of the circuit breaker simultaneously for making, breaking
and tripping.
L. The moulded-case circuit breakers shall be actuated by a handle that clearly indicates
the three fundamental positions: ON, OFF and TRIPPED.
M. When required, the circuit breaker shall be equipped with a rotary handle, In order to
ensure suitability for isolation complying with IEC 60947- 1 & 2, the operating
mechanism shall be designed in such a way that the position of the operating handle of
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the circuit breaker indicates the real position of the main contacts, even if the circuit
breaker is equipped with a rotary handle.
N. MCCBs shall comprise a device, designed to trip the circuit-breaker in the event of high-
value short-circuit currents. This device shall be independent of the thermal magnetic or
electronic trip unit. The breaking should be carried out in less than 10ms for short-circuit
currents above 25 times rated current.
O. MCCBs shall be designed to prevent access to live parts when the cover is removed. It
shall be equipped with a push to trip button in front to test operation and the opening of
the poles.
P. All MCCBs frame rating higher than 250 A, shall be fitted with metallic filters to reduce
effects perceptible from the outside during current interruption.
Q. Category A MCCBs breaking unit shall be made with a double rotary contact to greatly
limit let through energy on the installation. The electrical durability of MCCBs, as defined
by IEC 60947-2 standard, shall be at least equal to 3 times the minimum required by the
standard.
R. The addition of an add-on earth leakage module shall not change MCCB accessories or
options possibilities.
S. The protection functions shall be provided by a trip unit powered by current transformers
located within the case. For safety reason, In electronic trip units, protection functions
shall be electronically managed independently of measurement and communication
function by a dedicated ASIC. It shall be possible to adjust the long time protection with
a knob without any additional power supply or when the main is off. The operation of the
tripping mechanism shall require no external power source.
T. The trip unit shall be interchangeable at site without removing breaker from panel for
adaptation to changes in the installation. All trip units shall have sealable transparent
cover to avoid any unintentional change to setting.
U. Sensors shall be of the Rogosky type current transformers for accurate current
measurements. The trip unit shall measure the true rms value of the current.
Measurement chain shall be independent from the protection chain.
V. MCCBs shall be available in fixed or withdrawable versions and in 3-pole or 4-pole

(neutral protection) versions as shown in the drawings. On 4-pole circuit breakers, a 3-
position switch shall be provided to set neutral protection to any of the following levels:
unprotected neutral (4P3D), half-protected neutral (4P3D+N/2) or fully protected neutral
(4P4D).
W. Electronic trip units for category A MCCBs shall have settings and indications as follows:
1. Long-time (LT) protection with an adjustable current setting of 40% to 100%. It
shall be in steps of 10 percent between 40% to 90% and multiple settings
between 90% to 100% for precise setting;
2. Short-time (ST) protection with an adjustable pick-up between 1.5 to 10 times
LT and time delay.
3. Earth-fault protection (where required) with an adjustable pick-up and time
delay shall be provided which will be added to MCCB.
4. From 90% to 105% load (with respect to the long-time setting), an orange LED
shall be illuminated.
5. Above 105%, the orange LED shall flash.
X. Electronic trip units for category B MCCBs shall be same as of ACBs specified in this
section but shall have at least ammeter in-built as standard.
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Y. Wherever other non tariff electrical parameters like Current, Voltage, Frequency, Active
power (kW), active demand power (kWh), reactive power (kVARh), apparent power
(kVAh), minimum & maximum demand values etc, are required, these parameters shall
be provided by the trip unit itself without any external CT. These readings shall be
communicable from the circuit breaker to building management system or other systems
for achieving energy efficiency.
Z. It shall be possible to assemble earth fault protection moulded-case circuit breakers by

adding a residual current device (RCD) directly to the circuit breaker case. The resulting
device shall:
1. comply with appendix B of IEC 60947-2 standard,
2. be immunized against nuisance tripping as per IEC 60255 and IEC 61000-4
standards,
3. be capable of working normally down to -25 C ambient temperature,
4. operate without an auxiliary power supply, i.e. it shall be capable of opera ting
normally on any 2-phase or 3-phase power network with a voltage between
200 V and 440 V, and of tripping the circuit-breaker even in the event of
voltage dips down to 80 V,
5. An option shall allow to use RCD for alarming only,
6. RCD module shall not exclude some other module or accessories.
AA. Subject to compliance of this specification, approved Manufacturers are:

1. ABB , Germany
2. Merlin Gerin , France
3. Siemens , Germany
4. Schneider Electric, Europe.
2.5 EARTH LEAKAGE RELAYS
A. Current operated earth leakage relays shall be used either in conjunction with circuit
breakers for tripping the breakers or for giving alarm signal only by an indicator lamp
and alarm bell in cases of earth leakage as shown in drawings.
B. The relays shall comply with IEC 60947-2 annex M or corresponding standards in force
in the IEC member countries (BS EN 60947-2, NF EN 60947-2). The relays shall be of
solid state type. The relays shall be protected against nuisance tripping (transient
currents or overloads caused by switching surges or by lightning surges, especially,
concerning the overvoltage withstand, the sensors shall comply with IEC 60664 -1 for
overvoltage category IV for up to 1000 V electrical network to allow their installation to
be safe on any LV network.
C. Furthermore the relays shall be of class II on front face according to IEC 60664 -1.
Concerning the EMC withstand, the relays shall comply with the IEC 60947 -2 annex M
requirements and be tested for immunity according to the IEC 60000 -4-1 to 4-6
standards.
D. Test certificates shall be provided to validate these tests. The relays shall be insensible
to no dangerous fault currents with harmonics even if these are higher than the setting
threshold. The relay-tripping curve according to the frequency shall comply with the
safety requirements given by the IEC 60479 standard.
E. The relays and sensor shall be able to operate in the presence of fault currents with
pulsating DC components: they shall be of class A according to the IEC 60755 and IEC
60947-2 annex M classification. The earth leakage relays shall consist of a core balance
current transformer and a trip coil.
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provided for resetting the relay. The relays shall be adjusted in discreet steps for
sensitivity adjustments and time-delay adjustments (continuous adjustment shall be not
accepted). These steps may be fully discriminated. The sensitivity In, from 0,03 to 30
A, shall be adjustable using a 9 position fine control switch. The time delay, from
instantaneous to 4,5s, shall be adjustable using a 9 position switch.
G. The manufacturer shall offer as standard ranges of associated sensors that are either
toroidal transformer of closed type with an inside diameter of 30 to 200 ms or toroidal
transformer of the open type of 45 to 110 mm. The sensors shall be in insulated
thermoplastic case. The relays could be also connected to rectangular sensor
specifically designed for measurement on busbars. The relays shall be equipped with
one changeover fail safe output contact without latching for the prealarm setting. The
relays shall be equipped with local indication using LEDs: Green = power supply; red =
prealarm ; red = alarm.
H. Subject to compliance of this specification, approved Manufacturers are:

1. ABB , Germany
4. Schneider Electric, Europe
2.6 ISOLATORS AND SWITCH FUSES:
A. Isolators and switch fuses where mounted individually shall be of sheet steel
construction with doors and front operated door interlock handles. The enclosure
fabricated from rust protected sheet steel (EGI), black steel will not approved, in grey
stoved paint finish, with removable top and bottom gland plate and gasketed door. The
interiors of fuse switches shall be porcelian bases fitted with non ferrous conducting
components. Isolators & Switchfuses shall be of quick make and quick break type with
door interlocks and ON/OFF indicators.
B. The Isolators up to 80A TPN rating shall be in metal clad or polycorbonate and above
80A shall be all in metal clad boxes. They shall have a ample space between gland
plate and terminals for easy cable termination, to suit bending radius of cables and an
option for extension boxes to meet bigger cables connections shall be available from the
manufacturer.
C. Disconnect switches and isolators shall comply to IEC 60947-3. Disconnect switch
mechanism shall be of quick make & quick break type rated for AC22A and AC23A.
D. Isolators enclosures shall be IP55 as standard & where fixed in plant room, they shall
have IP65 degree of protection complying to IEC 60529. Isolators shall have rated
operational voltage upto 690V, rated insulation Voltage shall be upto 750V and current
ratings shall be as in BOQ or drawings.
E. Complete enclosed isolator assembly shall be type tested at third party test lab like
ASTA, LOVAG or KEMA.
F. Isolators and switch fuses shall be single or triple pole with n eutral, of ratings as
indicated on the drawings and provided with earth terminals. The switch fuses shall be
suitable for HRC type fuses of class QI to BS88.
G. Subject to compliance of this specification, approved Manufacturers are:

1. MK , UK
2. Square D, USA
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4. Schneider Electric, UAE.
2.7 MAIN AND SUB-MAIN DISTRIBUTION BOARDS
A. The main and sub-main distribution boards shall be totally enclosed, dust protected and
factory fabricated same as MLTB but in Form 2b construction. They shall have minimum
IP42 protection and IP54 for those installed in mechanical rooms in accordance with IEC
60529.
B. Main and sub-main distribution boards shall comprise of main incoming isolator,
busbars, moulded case circuit breakers, earth leakage relays, earth bus etc., with
ratings and arrangements as shown on the drawings.
C. The busbars shall be electrolytic high conductivity copper bars type Cu ETP as defined
by standards ISO 1190-1 with ratings as indicated on the Drawings for the three phases
and neutral. The busbars shall be arranged and marked to the approval of the Engineer
in compliance with type tested design according to IEC 61439 1 & 2. It shall be 99.9%
purity HDHC copper.
D. The components (moulded case circuit breakers and earth leakage relays etc.) shall be
as specified herein before. All MCCBs shall have adjustable thermal and adjustable
magnetic trip settings.
E. The earth bus shall have adequate rating, termination bolts and length for connecting
the incoming and outgoing earth cables.
F. The main and sub-main distribution boards shall be complete with all necessary internal
wiring and connections.
G. The arrangement of the boards shall be such that the main incomer and outgoing
breakers can be operated when opening the door but to gain access to the MCCBs
settings, cabling and terminations a second cover should be removed. There shall be
ample clearance, space and cable supports inside the boards for cabling and
terminations. Adequate clearance shall be maintained between phases, non-current
carrying metal and terminals shall be so located that in the final connected positions
there shall be no crowding of wires in close proximity of metal.
H. The boards shall be complete with cable glands for convenient terminations of incoming
and outgoing cables.
I. Subject to compliance to this section, approved manufacturers are of MLTB.
2.11 AMMETERS AND VOLTMETERS
A. Ammeters: Complying with IEC 60051; direct-reading, full range, indicating ammeter
with 96 mm square recessed case, white dial with black figures and pointer, x/5A
ampere, 1.5% accuracy including current transformers. Where communication of
electrical data is required, these readings shall be in built in the trip unit of the circuit
breaker with communication module.
B. Voltmeters: Complying with IEC 60051; direct-reading, full range, indicating voltmeter
with 96 mm square recessed case, white dial with black figures and pointer, 500 volt
FSD, 50 Hertz movement, 0.5% accuracy. Where communication of electrical data is
required, these readings shall be in built in the trip unit of the circuit breaker with
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2.12 METER SELECTOR SWITCHES
A. Voltmeter selector Switch: Rotary multistage snap-action type with 600 volt AC silver
plated contacts, engraved escutcheon plate, oval type handle, and seven positions
including OFF.
2.13 KWH METERS
A. Kilo Watt-hour Meters: KWhr meter for ADDC metering shall be suitable for operation on
415/240V, 3Phase, 4 wire, 50Hz. System. It shall be absolutely dust and vermin proof,
protected from corrosion due to high humidity and compensated against the effect of
temperature upto 55 deg C.
B. The meter shall maintain their accuracy over many years of service under UAE climatic
conditions. The counters shall be of the cycle-meter type with six digits and shall give a
direct reading of power consumption to six figures, the lowest figure being units and not
tenth of units. Pointer type counters are not acceptable. Multiplying factors shall not be
used except for the larger size of CT operated meters, where 10 and 100 may be used.
C. The calibrating adjustments shall be operated by screw driver only. The meter cover and
cases shall be of metal and not plastic. The ratings for direct connected whole current
meters shall be 50, 75 and 125amperes maximum per phase and terminals holes shall
not be less than 6, 9 or 12mm diameter respectively. Higher rating meters shall have not
less than 5mm diameter terminal holes and shall be operated through current
transformer with 5 amperes rating to the secondary side and the counter or the meter
shall be calibrated to read the primary KWh passing through the current transformers.
D. The current transformers shall be of ring or slide on busbar type. Three current
transformers of the following sizes shall be provided for each meter. 200/5, 400/5,
800/5, 1000/5, 1500/5, 2000/5 or to ADDC & other local Authorities approval. All meters
shall be handed over to ADDC for calibration before final erection and connection.
2.14 CURRENT TRANSFORMERS
A. Current Transformers: IEC 60044-1, 5A ampere secondary, wound type, with double
secondary winding and secondary shorting device, primary/secondary ratio as indicated
on Drawings, burden and accuracy consistent with connected metering and relay
devices, 50 Hertz.
2.15 ACCESSORIES
A. Circuit Breaker Lifting Device: Floor supported, lifting trolley, shall be provided for
assisting in lifting of draw-out circuit breakers in switchboard.
B. Furnish thermostatically controlled electric heaters in each section with individual

overload and short circuit protection, sized to prevent condensation under expected
weather conditions at Project site. Furnish terminals for separate connection of heater
power circuit. Voltage Rating: 240 volts, 50Hz.
2.16 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
A. Furnish shop inspection and testing in accordance with IEC 61439 1 & 2.
B. Make completed switchboard available for inspection at manufacturer's factory prior to

packaging for shipment. Notify Architect/Engineer at least seven days before inspection
is allowed.
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C. Allow witnessing of factory inspections and tests at manufacturer's test facility. Notify
Architect/ Engineer at least seven days before inspections and tests are scheduled.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
Certificate for evidence of the complete type test of the switchboard with reference to IEC 61438- 1 &
2 , to be submitted , the type-test certificates shall be originated by a worldwide known third-party
certification organization such as ASTA, KEMA, ACAE, CESI, ASEFA, PEHLA, CEBEC, SEMKO.
Certificates from Laboratories not certified under LOVAG will not be acceptable
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. Install in accordance with IEC 61439 and manufacturers installation manual.
B. Tighten accessible bus connections and mechanical fasteners after placing switchboard
to required torque as in manufacturers installation manual. The bolts shall be marked
after checking the torque.
C. Install fuses in each switch and coordinate sizes with connected load.
D. Install engraved plastic nameplates i
E. Install breaker circuit directory.
F. Ground and bond switchboards
A. Section 01400 - Quality Requirements: Testing and inspection services.
B. Inspect and test in accordance with IEC 61439.
3.4 ADJUSTING

B. Adjust operating mechanisms for free mechanical movement.
C. Check tighten bolted bus connections marking.
D. Adjust circuit breaker trip and time delay settings to values as per co-ordination study.
3.5 CLEANING
B. Touch up scratched or marred surfaces to match original

finish.

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SECTION EL-12
PANEL BOARDS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section includes distribution and branch circuit panel boards, electronic grade branch
circuit panel boards, Miniature circuit Breaker, Residual current circuit breaker, RCBO,
surge arrestor, automatic re-closure for breakers and circuit breaker with integrated
operating mechanism.
1. - Basic Electrical Materials and Methods.

2. - Fuses.
1.2 REFERENCES
The switchboards shall comply with the following standards as appropriate. Where no
regulation / standards are mentioned, latest IEC standards shall be applicable:
A. IEC 61439-1: LV Switchgear & Control Gear Assemblies General rules
B. IEC 61439-2: LV Switchgear & Control Gear Assemblies Power Switchgear and
Controlgear Assemblies
C. IEC 61439-3: Distribution boards intended to be operated by ordinary persons (DBO)
D. IEC 60947-1: LV Switchgear & Control Gear General rules
E. IEC 60947-2: Circuit breakers
F. IEC 60947-3: Switches, Disconnectors, Switch-disconnectors & Fuse combination unit
G. IEC60947-5: Control circuit devices and Switching elements (1to9 parts)
H. IEC 60947- 7: Ancillary Equipments terminal Blocks for (1 to 3 parts) Copper

conductors & safety requirements for fused terminal block.
I. IEC 60898: Circuit breakers for over current protection (MCB)
J. IEC 61008: Residual Current Operated Circuit breakers without integral over current
protection (RCCB).
K. IEC 61009: Residual Current Operated Circuit breakers with integral over current
protection (RCBO)
L. IEC 60755: General requirements for residual current operated devices.
M. IEC 60269: Specification for Cartridge Fuses for voltage upto and including 1000V
A.C. and 1500V D.C.

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N. IEC 60127: Specification for Cartridge Fuses for A.C circuit in Domestic and similar
Premises.
O. IEC 60068: Environmental Testing
P. IEC 60189: PVC insulated cables for switchgear
Q. IEC 60529: Degree of protection of enclosures
R. IEC 60544: Classification of insulating material
S. ADDC latest Regulations & Specifications
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. - Submittal Procedures: Requirements for submittals.
B. Shop Drawings: Indicate outline and support point dimensions, voltage, main bus
ampacity, integrated short circuit ampere rating, circuit breaker and fusible switch
arrangement and sizes.
C. Product Data: Submit catalog data showing specified features of standard products.
1.4 CLOSE OUT SUBMITTALS
A. Project Record Documents: Record actual locations of panel boards and record actual
circuiting arrangements.
B. Operation and Maintenance Data: Submit spare parts listing; source and current prices
of replacement parts and supplies; and recommended maintenance procedures and
intervals.
1.5 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Furnish two set of hard copy and a soft copy of complete as built drawings.
B. Furnish one of panel board key as request by the Engineer.
1.7 EXTRA MATERIALS:
A. General: Furnish extra materials, matching products installed (as described below).
packaging with protective covering for storage, and identifying with labels clearly
describing contents.
B. Miniature circuit breakers / ELCB: Furnish quantity equal to 5 percent of the number
breaker installed , but not less than 5.
C. Others: Furnish quantity equal to 5 percent of the number other components installed
which has long lead delivery time, but not less than 3 each type and rating.
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PART 2 PRODUCTS
A. Manufacturers
All the switchboards, panel boards and all components shall be from the same
manufacture to maintain the best cost/performance ratio between continuity of
supply and safety, to ensure discrimination, proper protection, full co -ordinations
and easy substitution.
B. Subject to compliance to this section, approved component or panel board

Manufacturers are :-
1. ABB , Germany
3. Schneider Electric, Europe
4. Dorman Smith, UK
5. Marlin Gerin, France
2.1 DISTRIBUTION PANELBOARDS (DBs)
A. Service Conditions: Temperature: 50 degrees C.
B. Panel board Bus: Copper, current carrying components, ratings as indicated on

Drawings. Furnish copper ground bus in each panel board.
C. Distribution panel boards shall be designed , manufactured and assembled in

accordance of IEC 61439-3. DBs shall rated insulation voltage (Ui) of 690 V AC, rated
operational voltage (Ue) of 415 V AC 50/60Hz, degree of protection as per IEC 60529,
shall be at least , IP41 for enclosures with a door. It shall be capable of withstanding
short-time withstand currents 17 kA rms for 0.25secs.
D. Panel boards shall be 3 phase , 4 wires suitable for ratings of main and outgoing
feeders as shown on the drawings and schedules.
E. Enclosures shall provide Class II total insulation as per IEC / BS EN 61439-3, section
7.4.3.2 between outer space and all live components inside. The arrangement of the
enclosure shall be such that the MCBs and RCCB., cannot be operated without
opening the hinged door however, access to the inside of the enclosure for maintenance
purposes or cabling shall be possible by removing the inner dead front / cover..
F. Construction: Dead front construction and separation to IEC-61439-3 . Type tests shall
be certified by an Independent Certification Body / Testing Laboratory (KEMA / DEKRA).
The metal enclosure of the distribution board shall be made of electro galvanized steel
sheet metal thickness of 1.2mm and shall have received an anti-corrosion coating (hot
polymerized polyester/epoxy powder).
G. The complete busbar type distribution boards must have been tested for 50 deg ambient
temperature rise tests with natural ventilation. For enclosures supplying Retail shops or
flats, access to devices shall be protected by a door with sliding type plastic catch locks.
H. Cable entry to enclosures shall be possible for flexible conduits or insulated cables, from
both top and bottom of the enclosure. For cable running in the enclosure, adequate
clearance shall be available on either side of the outgoing breakers (gutter space).

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I. Enclosures shall be equipped with a removable chassis enabling cabling operations on
a workbench, even if the back of the enclosure is already set on the wall. On the
chassis, it shall be possible to adjust the height of the overall inner busbar assembly
(pan assembly) over at least 2 cm. It shall also be possible to adjust the depth of the
inner busbar assembly (pan assembly) to enable installation of non-modular devices,
e.g. moulded-case incoming devices and achieve proper alignment of all outgoing circuit
breakers with the inner cover / dead front.
J. The main copper busbar used in the pan assembly must be of high grade copper with
tin plating and the busbar supports must be made of high quality plastic material of ploy
carbonate with 25% fibre content to provide very high strength to with stand higher lever
of short circuit current withstand capabilities. The busbar support plastic materials must
have been type tested as per IEC 61439-2: resistance to corrosion (severity test A
indoor) : verification to resistance of insulating materials to normal heat ( 125 degrees)
and also abnormal heat ( 960 degrees) and fire due to internal electric effects as per
IEC 60695-10-2 standard.
K. Earth and earth/neutral terminal blocks in enclosures shall comply with standard IEC
61439-3. It shall be possible to install the earth and earth/neutral terminal blocks and
distribution devices either at the top or bottom of enclosures, near the incoming cables.
L. Terminal blocks shall be designed to secure cables in compliance with standards IEC
60947-1, section 8.2.4, IEC 60998-1 and IEC 60998-2-1. For cable cross-sections up to
6 mm (rigid or flexible without ferrules), cable connection shall not require tightening by
the installer. Terminal-block extensions, e.g. for installation modifications, must be easy
to add and dependable. The connection between earth and neutral terminal blo cks must
be rigid and removable only using a tool.
M. It must be possible to install flush-mount enclosures without use of mortar. The front
panels shall be perfectly seated, even if the rear part (flush-mount case) is imperfectly
set or if the wall is irregular at the point of installation.
N. The colour of the enclosures shall be RAL9002 mat finished grey and shall be possible
for users to personalize doors without risk of touching live parts (non -transparent,
transparent, images, wall paper, etc.).
O. Outgoers will be identified by labels affixed on front of the switchboard, at least 5 cm

high, aligned with each device. Common devices such as measurement and indication
devices, pushbuttons, emergency off switches and socket-outlets may be installed
together in an extension box which will form an integral part of the enclosure and easily
accessible to users.
P. The boards shall be recess type unless indicated otherwise on the Drawings. Cable
glands shall be provided where required.
2.2 GENERAL FOR PROTECION DEVICES IN DBs
A. All Protective devices (Main incoming switches or incoming circuit breakers, Surge
arresters , Residual current device and Miniature circuit breakers) shall be of the
modular type (DIN profile). Plug on type will not be acceptable.
B. ELCBs and MCBs must be capable of heavy-duty operation and to that end, the
manufacturer shall guarantee the following performance levels, defined by IEC / EN
60947-2 standards.
1. suitability for isolation (section 7.2.7)
2. rated insulation voltage (section 4.3.1.2) : 500 V
3. pollution degree (Part 1, section 6.1.3.2) : 3
4. rated impulse-withstand voltage (section 4.3.1.3) : 6 kV
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C. To ensure the longest possible service life, switching mechanisms shall be designed to
make the contact-closing speed totally independent of the operators action.
D. Contact positions shall be clearly indicated on the front of devices and marked. "I - ON",
standing for device contacts closed, circuit energized, "O - OFF" with a green
background , standing for device contacts open, circuit disconnected and shall provide a
differentiated indication, enabling to identify the reason for an OFF position : manual
operation or fault-driven trip
E. For safety of non-skilled users, accessible parts of the devices, when in a suitable
enclosure, shall feature insulation class II as per IEC 60364 and degree of protection
IP40 as per IEC 60529.
2.3 MINIATURE CIRCUIT BREAKER (MCB)
A. Miniature Circuit breakers shall comply with international standards IEC 60898 and IEC
60947-2 / European standard EN 60898 and EN 60947-2. Compliance with these
standards shall be certified by the VDE organization and its quality mark shall be visible
on the devices.
B. MCB shall provide circuits against short circuit and over load currents. It shall be
suitable for isolation according to IEC 60947-2 and have fault trip indication by a red
mechanical indicator on the front face. It shall have various add on electrical
accessories like shunt trip, under voltage relay, auxiliary contact for signaling the status
of breaker. These accessories shall be common for the complete range of products.
C. Where required, MCBs shall be possible to be pad locked. There shall be large circuit
labeling area for identification and terminals shall be IP20 to IEC 60529.
D. For each device, the characteristics shall be indicated on the single-line diagram or
schedule. The specified values of breaking capacity shall be also be valid in case of
short circuit between phase and protective earth (Icn1). If not specified on the diagram,
the breaking capacity shall be 10kA minimum as per IEC 60497-2 at 240Vac (Phase to
neutral) or 415 Vac (Phase to Phase).
E. All MCBs shall be calibrated to 50 Deg C without derating of the thermal protection
current rating. MCB dollies shall be of the trip free pattern to prevent closing the breaker
on a fault
F. MCBs should be available from 0.5 to 125A, in B, C and D curves and in 1,2,3 and 4
pole version. Where not specified the breaker shall be of C curve.
G. MCBs shall be so arranged in the board that it shall be possible to replace a triple pole
M.C.B. with three adjacent single pole MCBs or vice versa.
2.4 RESIDUAL CURRENT CIRCUIT BREAKER (RCCB)
A. RCCBs shall comply with international standard IEC 61008 / European standard EN
61008. Compliance with the standard shall be certified by the VDE organization and its
quality mark shall be visible on the devices.
B. Residual current - operated circuit breakers shall provide accident protection by

interrupting dangerous contact voltages which may be present faulty electrical
appliances as a result of frame faults, insulation faults or misuse.

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C. RCCBs shall be available in 2P or 4P versions, sensitivities of 10mA, 30mA, 100mA &
300mA, and different current ratings upto 125A, The rated making and breaking
capacities (sections 5.2.6 and 5.2.7) shall be at least equal to 1.5 kA both for fau lt
currents between live conductors (Im) and for earth-fault currents (Im). RCCB shall be
backed up by a protective device for rated short circuit level.
D. The rated conditional short-circuit currents (Inc et Ic, sections 5.4.2 and 5.4.3) shall be
greater than or equal to the prospective short-circuit current at the point of installation
(Isc as per IEC 60364). The manufacturer shall guarantee these values do not differ
from the rated breaking capacity of the circuit breaker providing short-circuit protection
of the RCCB.
E. RCCBs located upstream of the following loads shall have a reinforced level of
performance to restrict power outages to the strict minimum required for user safety:
1. sets of fluorescent lighting, halogen lighting supplied with LV or ELV power
2. groups of PCs and work stations,
3. motors driven by single-phase variable-speed drives, etc.
F. The reinforcement in performance means that the RCCB shall not trip in the following
situations:
1. continuous 1 kHz leakage current, 8 times higher than the rated tripping
threshold (as per IEC 60479-1)
2. leakage currents and transient overvoltages due to lightning strikes, switching,
decoupling capacitance discharges, etc.:
5 kV peak voltage for a 1.2/50 s wave (IEC/EN 61000-4-5),
5 k leakage current for an 8/20 s wave (IEC/EN 61008),
400 leakage current for a damped sinusoidal 0.5 s / 100 kHz ring
wave (IEC/EN 61008),
residual current equal to 5 times the rated residual operating current for a
duration less than or equal to 10 ms,
very high-frequency inducted or conducted disturbances (starting at 150
kHz).
G. The RCCBs must trip for fault currents with a DC component as per type A as per IEC
60755. The same is required of residual current devices located downstream of UPSs.
RCCBs protecting three-phase variable-speed drives shall be type B as per IEC 60755.
2.5 RCBO
A. The modular RCBOs shall be of the type that snap onto 35 mm symmetrical rails, but
shall also provide the option of surface mounting. The snap-on system shall be of the
bistable type to allow the modular RCBO to be mounted and removed using an ordinary
screw driver. The RCBO casing shall be made of self-extinguishing, tropicalized
material.
B. RCBOs shall be suitable for use at frequencies of 50/60 Hz. A toggle shall be used for
manual opening and closing. It shall be equipped with a free tripping mechanisms. The
devices shall include a mechanical device that guarantees contact closing speed that is
independent of operator speed. Each auxiliary function may be added to the modular
RCBO by simply snapping it on mechanically
C. RCBOs shall be delivered with the screw terminals opened to the maximum. RCBO and
auxiliary functions shall form a self-contained unit held on the 35 mm symmetrical rail by
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D. RCBOs shall comply with the following standards IEC 61009-1. It shall be possible to be
pad-locked. There shall be large circuit labeling area for identification and terminals shall
be finger safe to IP20 as per IEC 60529
E. RCBOs shall be self contained residual current device carries out complete protection
for final circuits. It shall protect against short circuit, overload and protection against
electric shock depending on the sensitivity selected. The phase pole shall be protected
against overloads by a bimetal strip mechanism. The modular RCBOs shall have a high
limiting capacity (class 3) so as to reduce thermal stress on to the protected cables. The
modular RCBOs shall be of the "voltage-dependant" type in compliance with the IEC
61009-1 standard. It should incorporate an additional power supply between the phase
and the PE conductor for additional safety in use.
F. The electrical and mechanical endurance of the modular RCBOs shall be higher than
those stipulated in the standard. The breaking capacity of the modular RCBOs shall be
no less than 10kA and greater than or equal to the prospective fault level at the location
in the distribution system in which the RCBO is installed. By design, the manufacturer's
range of modular RCBOs shall meet the requirements for cascading of modular RCBO s
according to an explicit chart in order to optimize the cost of the installation.
G. RCBO shall be available in 1P & 2P versions with various current ratings upto 45A.
Sensitivities available shall be 10mA, 30mA & 100mA. The sensitivity thresholds shall
be of the non user-adjustable type by construction. The breaking capacity Im shall be
75% of rated breaking capacity (Icn).
H. The RCBOs shall be suitable for use between 50V and 253V AC. The test button shall
also be suitable for such voltages. It shall be protected against nuisance tripping by a
protective device, limiting such tripping to a peak value of 250A according to the 8/20
wave for all the range.
I. RCBOs shall be of the positive contact indication type. Indication shall be provided by
the toggle of RCBO. When the device is in the "Open" position, a green zone appears. It
shall provide a differentiated indication, enabling to identify the reason for an open
position : manual operation or fault-driven trip.
J. Under loss of neutral supply conditions the residual current element of the device will
continue to provide earth-leakage protection. With these conditions and upon detection
of an earth-leakage current, the rcbo should operate within its normal characteristics.
Under loss of both the neutral supply and the PE conductor connection, the device shall
automatically trip as earth-leakage protection is no longer provided. Under reverse
polarity conditions, the modular rcbos shall automatically trip as automatic tripping of
the phase conductor in case of fault is no longer provided.
2.6 SURGE ARRESTER
A. Protection of loads against destruction by lightning shall be implemented in final

distribution switchboards : each load shall be protected by a surge arrester located at an
electrical distance not exceeding 30 meters
B. Therefore, final distribution switchboard shall embed a surge arrester compliant with IEC
61643-1 / EN 61643-11 standard. Compliance shall be proved by NF quality label
printed on the device.
C. The surge arrester, type 2 according to IEC 61643-1 / EN 61643-11 will limit voltage to
never exceed:
1. 1,4 kV live to earth
2. 1,0 kV phase to neutral.

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D. Its operating voltage Uc will not be lesser than 340 V between live and earth as well as
phase to neutral. It will be made of withdrawable cartridges, with rated maximum
discharge capacity 8 kA. The surge arrester will be set so as to ensure the distance
between its earth terminal and the incoming earth terminal block not to be more than 15
cm.
E. Surge protection out of order (missing cartridge, replacement required) should be

notified by an indicator on front and by means of an indication switch which can be used
for external signaling.
F. The surge arrester shall be associated with a dedicated disconnector, the opening of
which will not disturb or turn off power supply to any downstream located load. This
disconnector will be made of a circuit-breaker, compliant with IEC 60898 standard.
Coordination between circuit-breaker and surge arrester, according to 6.2.7. of above
standard, will have be certified by the breaker manufacturer.
G. Disconnecting circuit-breaker shall be integrated with the surge arrester: in case of trip,
it will be possible to reset it only once all required cartridges have been replaced.
2.7 Automatic Re-closure Accessories for breakers:
A. Compliance standards:
Number Title Use
EN 50557 Automatic reclosing devices Standard for reclosing devices
EN /IEC 61131- Programmable controllers
2 Equipment requirements and tests
EN /IEC 60947 Protection in industrial Degree of pollution 3
environments
EN /IEC 60068 Environmental tests Salt mist resistance
IEC/EN 61000 Electromagnetic compatibility Immunity tests:
(EMC)
4 - 2: electrostatic discharges
4 -3: radiated electromagnetic
fields
4 4: fast transient/burst
4 -5: surges
4 6: conducted magnetic fields
4 8: power frequency magnetic
fields
4 9: pulse magnetic fields
4 11: voltage dips
4 13: harmonics
4 28: variations of power
frequency
IEC 60695 2 10 (and 11): Fire resistance
IEC 60721 Resistance to corrosive
environments
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B. Provide automatic reclosing device which improves the availability of installations that
are unsupervised, isolated and/or difficult to access and need to be restarted without
any action by personnel when transient or permanent faults occur where indicated.
C. The protection devices MCBs or MCBs along with vigi add on RCD shall be equipped
with automatic recloser auxiliaries to reset the circuits following such faults (e.g.
lightning strike, temporary leakage current due to humidity, etc.).
D. Technical Characteristics:
1. The reclosing device shall be an auxiliary available for 1P, 1P+N 2P, 3P or 4P
circuit breakers, equipped or not with an earth leakage protection auxiliary and
2P or 4P RCCBs.
2. Supply voltage: 230 V AC (50 Hz),
3. Control voltage: 230 V AC (50 Hz),
4. Insulation voltage: 400 V AC (50Hz)
5. Degree of pollution: 3
6. Impulse withstand voltage: 6 kV
7. Operation at ambient temperature: -25C to +60C
8. Tropicalization: treatment 2 for 40C, 93% relative humidity
E. The operator can choose between several possible predefined reclosing programs
which reconcile installation safety and availability. Each program defines
1. Authorized number of reclosing operations
2. Wait time before reclosing
3. Control time after reclosing.
F. The maximum number of automatic reclosing operations shall be between 1 and 5 for
circuit breakers with Vigi module and Between 1 and 15 for RCCBs. Similarly, There is a
minimum time between protection device tripping and the automatic reclosing attempt
which shall be 1 minute for circuit breakers with Vigi and 20 seconds for RCCBs.
G. For transient faults, the recloser auxiliary will automatically reset the circuit breaker.
After the authorized maximum number of reclosing operations, if the fault is still present,
the device will be disabled. A final remote reset operation is then permitted. If the final
remote reset attempt fails, on-site intervention by an operator will be necessary to reset
the device.
H. In the event of a permanent fault on a circuit breaker protection device, the circuit
breaker will immediately trip after the automatic reset attempt. The auxiliary will
immediately be disabled regardless of the remaining number of authorized reclosing
operations. When this is the case, final remote reclosing should not be authorized.
I. Protection devices with automatic reclosing shall be equipped with indicators that signal
operating status:
1. Normal operation
2. reclosing cycle in progress
3. cycle completed and fault still present, product locked out
4. product disabled manually
The last two statuses (locked out and disabled) may also be indicated remotely by
means of a dry contact
J. They shall include a contact that can remotely indicate, at any time, the status of the
circuit protection device (open/closed and may also be equipped with a remote
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K. Protection devices with automatic resetting will enable the following operations.
1. Disabling of the automatic control mechanism, at any step of the reclosing cycle
with, in such cases, re-initialization of the reclosing cycle.
2. voluntary remote tripping by means of an additional device.
L. Access to settings by maintenance personnel shall be secured by a lead -sealed cover.

Disconnection of the circuit and lock-out/tag-out shall be ensured by means of a
padlock. Protection devices with automatic resetting shall have an electrical endurance
level of at least 5000 operations for CBs with Vigi and at least 10,000 operations for
RCCBs
M. Production site organization shall comply with the requirements of the ISO 9002 and
ISO 14001 standards. Protection devices with automatic resetting shall be designed
according to the eco-design principles defined by ISO 14062. IN particular, they shall
not include first-generation halogenated flame retardants. They shall be delivered in
recyclable packaging compliant with European directives; the manufacturer shall
implement non-polluting manufacturing processes; no use of chloro/fluorocarbons or ink
chlorinated hydrocarbons for package marking. The automatic recloser auxiliary shall
come with an environmental profile data sheet explaining end-of-life management.
2.8 Circuit breaker with integrated operating mechanism:
A. Where indicated, provide circuit breaker with integrated operating mechanism shall
include the following main functions in a single device.
1. Circuit protection against short-circuit current
2. Circuit protection against overload current
3. Isolation in the tertiary and industrial sectors
4. A remote control mechanism for remote opening and closing of circuits.
B. The circuit breaker will be manually reset after tripping by means of the device toggle.
The device shall enable the circuit to be secured by padlocking.
C. Compliance standards: The circuit breaker with integrated operating mechanism shall
comply with the following standards and have successfully passed the tests stipulated
therein
D.
Number Title Use
IEC/EN 60529 Degree of protection Device alone IP20
Device in case IP40 (insulation class II)

IEC/EN 62262 Degree of protection IK05
IEC/EN 61131-2 Programmable
controllers
Equipment
requirements and
tests
IEC/EN 60664-1 Insulation Overvoltage category IV
coordination
Degree of pollution 3
IEC/EN 60068 Environmental tests 2-52: Salt mist resistance (severity 2)

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Number Title Use
IEC/EN 61000 Electromagnetic Immunity tests:
compatibility (EMC)
4 - 2: electrostatic discharges
4 -3: radiated electromagnetic fields
4 4: fast transient/burst
4 -5: surges
4 6: conducted magnetic fields
4 8: power frequency magnetic fields
4 9: pulse magnetic fields
4 11: voltage dips
4 13: harmonics
4 28: variations of power frequency
IEC 60695-2 Fire resistance 10 (and 11): Fire resistance
IEC 60721 Resistance to 3-3: test 4 gases
corrosive
environments
E. Electrical circuit protection shall be performed by a circuit breaker with integrated

operating mechanism available in 2P, 3P and 4P versions. The circuit breaker with
integrated operating mechanism shall be compatible with earth leakage protection
devices. The circuit breaker with integrated operating mechanism shall have the
following characteristics:
Control Circuit:
1. Supply voltage (Ue): 230 V AC (50Hz)
2. Control voltage (Uc): 230 V AC/ 24 V DC
3. Minimum control pulse time >= 200 ms
4. Response time <= 200 ms
5. Power consumption <= 1 W
6. Inrush power consumption < 1000 VA
7. Electrical endurance: up to 50 000 cycles.
Power Circuit:
1. Max. operating voltage (Ue): 400 V AC (50Hz)
2. Insulation voltage (Ui): 500V
3. Impulse withstand voltage: 6 kV is disconnected position
4. Magnetic tripping: B, C and D curves
5. Degree of pollution: 3
6. Operation at ambient temperature: -25C to +60C

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F. The circuit breaker with integrated operating mechanism shall ensure circuit
disconnection in the event of short-circuit or overload currents. It shall provide remote
opening and closing of circuits. Circuit open and close orders may be transmitted from
different control points:
1. 230 V AC latched-type local control
2. 230 V AC pulse-type local control
3. 24 V DC latched-type centralized control enabling the circuit breaker with
integrated operating mechanism to be interfaced directly with a PLC, a
supervisory system and any other communication device with 24 V DC voltage
inputs / outputs.
G. The orders received via the different control points shall be processed as they arrive, in
the order in which they arrive. The circuit breaker with integrated operating mechanism
shall have an operating mode that allows disabling of local pulse-type control. For circuit
breakers with an integrated 24 V DC operating mechanism, the product shall have an
operating mode that allows disabling of centralized latched-type control.
H. The circuit breaker with integrated operating mechanism shall include an auxiliary
contact that can remotely indicate, at any time, the status of the protection circuit
(disconnected/open) and the status of the control circuit (open/closed). It shall be
equipped with an operating status indicator:
1. Circuit disconnected: remote control impossible
2. Circuit open but not disconnected: remote control possible,
3. Circuit closed: remote control possible
I. The circuit breaker with integrated operating mechanism shall be equipped with a circuit
isolation mechanism, capable of being locked out by padlocking. It shall not change
status in the event of a power failure It shall also allow Isolation of the circuit breaker by
the toggle and Local control of the electrical circuit by an open/close button
J. Production site organization shall comply with the requirements of the ISO 9002 and
ISO 14001 standards. The circuit breakers with integrated operating mechanism shall
be designed according to the eco-design principles defined by ISO 14062. They shall
comply with the RoHS and Reach standards. They shall be delivered in recyclable
packaging compliant with European directives; the manufacturer shall implement non -
polluting manufacturing processes; no use of chloro/fluorocarbons or ink chlorinated
hydrocarbons for package marking. It shall come with an environmental profile data
sheet and an end-of-life data sheet.

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PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Install panel boards in accordance with IEC 61439 standards and manufacturers
recommendation."
B. Install panel boards plumb.
C. Install recessed panel boards flush with wall finishes.
D. Height: As approved by the Engineer.
E. Install filler plates for unused spaces in panel boards.
F. Provide typed circuit directory for each branch circuit panel board. Revise directory to
reflect circuiting changes to balance phase loads.
G. Install engraved plastic nameplates in accordance with Section 16050.
H. Ground and bond panel board enclosure . Connect equipment ground bars of
panels.
A. - Quality Requirements: Testing and Inspection

- Execution Requirements: Testing, adjusting, and balancing.
B. Inspect and test in accordance with IEC 61439 1 to 3.
3.3 ADJUSTING
A. - Execution Requirements 01750 - Starting and Adjusting: Requirements for starting

and adjusting.
B. Measure steady state load currents at each panel board feeder; rearrange circuits in
panel board to balance phase loads to within 10 percent of each other. Maintain proper
phasing for multi-wire branch circuits.

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Electrical Specification -Fuses
SECTION EL-13
FUSES
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section includes fuses and spare fuse cabinet.
1.2 REFERENCES
A. NEMA FU 1 (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) - Low Voltage Cartridge

Fuses.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
B. Product Data: Submit data sheets showing electrical characteristics, including time -
current curves.
B. Project Record Documents: Record actual sizes, ratings, and locations of fuses.
1.5 QUALIFICATIONS

with minimum three years documented experience.
A. - Execution Requirements: Spare parts and maintenance products. B.
Furnish two fuse pullers.
1.7 EXTRA MATERIALS
A. Section - Execution Requirements 01782 - Operation and Maintenance Data:

Requirements for extra materials.
B. Furnish two spare fuses of each Class, size, and rating installed.

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Electrical Specification -Fuses
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 FUSES
A. Manufacturers:
1. MEM Co.
2. Merlin Gerin Co.
3. Siemens Co., Germany.
Or equal approved
by the Engineer.
B. Dimensions and Performance: NEMA FU 1, Class as specified or

as indicated on Drawings.
C. Voltage: Rating suitable for circuit phase-to-phase voltage.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Install fuse with label oriented so manufacturer, type, and size are
easily read.
B. Install spare fuse cabinet as approved by the Engineer.

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Electrical W orks Specification Transfer Switches
SECTION EL-14
TRANSFER SWITCHES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes transfer switches rated 600 V and less and the
following items:
1. Automatic transfer switch.
2. Bypass/isolation switch.
3. Non-automatic transfer switch.
4. Remote annunciation system.
1.02 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For each switch specified. Include dimensioned plans,

sections, and elevations showing minimum clearances, conductor
entry provisions, gutter space, installed features and devices, and
materials lists.
B. Wiring Diagrams: Details of wiring for transfer switches and

differentiating between manufacturer-installed and field-installed
wiring. Show both power and control wiring.
C. Single-Line Diagram: For each combined transfer switch and

bypass/isolation switch, show connections between transfer switch,
bypass/isolation switch, power sources, and load; and show
interlocking provisions.
D. Product Certificates: Signed by manufacturer certifying that products

furnished comply with requirements and that switches have been
tested for short-circuit closing and withstand ratings applicable to
units for Project.
E. Qualification Data: For firms and persons specified in the "Quality

Assurance" Article.
F. Field Test Reports: Indicate and interpret test results for compliance
with performance requirements.
G. Maintenance Data: For each type of product to include in the

maintenance manuals specified in section 16010. Include all features
and operating sequences, both automatic and manual. List all factory
settings of relays and provide relay-setting and calibration
instructions.

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A. Type Test Qualifications : Should be presented for the products and

witnessed by international third party testing Agency for compliance
of the products to standards and requirement .
B. Emergency Service : (Local representative ). Manufacturer shall

maintain Emergency center with the area of the project or a
responsive local representative for emergency maintenance and
repairs at Project site at his works within 24-hour maximum response
time.
C. Source Limitations: Obtain automatic transfer switch,

bypass/isolation switch, non-automatic transfer switch, remote
annunciators, and remote annunciator and control panels from a
single manufacturer who assumes responsibility for all components.
D. Standards :
1. Comply with ISO 3046 and relevant IEC standards or equal and the
followings .
i) Comply with IEC 529 , Enclosure protection classes or NEMA

equivalent standards .

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURERS
A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide

products by one of the following or equal approved:
1. Conventional Transfer Switches:
a. Caterpillar, Inc.; Engine Division.
b. Emerson Electric Co.; Automatic Switch Co. Subsidiary.
c. Kohler Co.; Generator Division.
d. Onan Corp.; Electrical Products Division.
e. Group Schneider .
2. Transfer Switches Using Molded-Case Switches or Circuit

Breakers:
a. Eaton Corp.; Westinghouse & Cutler-Hammer Products.
b. Group Schneider .
c. ABB.
d. ASCO
2.02 GENERAL TRANSFER-SWITCH PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS
A. Number of poles , Current and voltage ratings : As indicated .
1. Units Smaller than 600 A: Do not have derating current rating

for different classes or mixtures of loads, including 100 percent
tungsten filament lamp or 100 percent inductive load.
2. Units 600 Amperes and larger have current ratings that apply to
mixtures of loads including 30- percent tungsten filament lamp
load .
B. Tested Fault-Current Ratings : Closing and withstand rating exceed

the indicated available rms. symmetrical fault current at the
equipment terminals based on testing according to IEC 947 or UL
1008 at full - rated system voltage and 20 percent power factor. Rate
each product for withstand duration time as following when tested for
rated short - circuit current correlated with the actual type of circuit
protection device indicated for transfer switches for this project .
1. Molded case circuit breaker, 150 Ampere or smaller : 1.5

closing and withstand duration cycles.

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2. Molded case circuit breakers, larger than 150 Amperes : 3
closing and withstand duration cycles.
3. Power circuit breaker : 10 closing and withstand duration

cycles.
4. Current -Limiting Fuses : 0.5 (nominal) closing and withstand

duration cycles .
C. Annunciation and Control Interface Components: Devices at transfer

switches for communicating with remote annunciators or annunciator
and control panels have communications capability matched with the
remote device.
D. Solid-State Controls: Repetitive accuracy of all settings is plus or

minus 2 percent or better over an operating temperature range of
minus 20 deg C to 70 deg C.
E. Resistance to Damage by Voltage Transients: According to IEC

standards or ANS 1 - C37 - 90 - 1-and NEMA ICS - 1 .
F. Four-Pole Switches: Where 4-pole switches are indicated, provide

neutral switching.
G. Oversize Neutral: For equipment associated with non -liners loads

and as indicated , ampacity and switch rating of neutral are double
the normal rating of the switch .
H. Enclosures: IP 42 to IEC 529 or equivalent NENA type enclosure ,

unless otherwise indicated .
I. Factory Wiring: Train and bundle factory wiring and label consistent
with Shop Drawings, by color code numbered or lettered wire and
cable tape markers at termination.
1. Designated Terminals: Pressure type suitable for types and

sizes of field wiring indicated.
2. Power-Terminal Arrangement and Field-Wiring Space: Suitable

for top, side, or bottom entrance of feeder conductors as
indicated. It shall be possible to be connected via to cables or
bus duct or buses to the normal and emergency source.
Contractor shall be responsible to coordinate with the LV
switchgear manufacturer and the switch manufacturer in this
respect.
3. Control Wiring: Equipped with lugs suitable for connection to

terminal strips.
J. Electrical Operation: Accomplish by a non-fused, momentarily

energized solenoid or electric motor-operated mechanism,
mechanically and electrically interlocked in both directions.
K. Switch Characteristics: Designed for continuous-duty repetitive

transfer of full-rated current between active power sources.
1. Limitation: Switches using molded-case switch or insulated-case

circuit-breaker components and switches using contactors not
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designed for continuous-duty repetitive switching between active
power sources are not acceptable.
2. Switch Action: Double throw; mechanically held in both

directions.
3. Switch Contacts: Silver composition for load current switching.

Units rated 225 Ampere and more have separate arcing
contacts .
L. Over current devices are not part of switch products .
2.03 AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH
A. Comply with ISO 3046 / IEC and level 1 equipment according to

NFPA 110. ( Standards for Emergency and stand by power systems
).
B. Comply with NFPA 20 for fire-pump transfer switches. Standards for

the Installation of centrifugal fire Pumps for ATSS serving fire pumps
.
C. Switching Arrangement: Double-throw type, incapable of pauses or

intermediate position stops during normal functioning, unless
otherwise indicated.
D. Manual Switch Operation: Manually operated under load, with the

door closed, and with either or both sources energized. Transfer time
is the same as for electrical operation. Control circuit automatically
disconnects from electrical operator during manual operation.
E. Signal-before-Transfer Contacts: A set of normally open/normally

closed dry contacts operates in advance of retransfer to normal
source. Interval is adjustable from 1 to 30 seconds.
F. Digital Communications Interface: Where indicated provide full-

duplex RS 422 type, matched to capability of remote annunciator or
annunciator and control panel.
2.04 AUTOMATIC TRANSFER-SWITCH FEATURES
A. Mode of operation: Normally both sources will be available generators

will be as the normal sources and power utility as the stand by
source.
It shall be possible to feed the loads from either sources at any time
by programming or manually.
In case of failure of stopping of the genest it shall be possible to

either automatic transfer the loads to the stand by source or via
manual averried remote signal.
B. Voltage sensing for each phase of normal source. Pickup voltage is

adjustable from 85 to 100 percent of nominal, and dropout voltage is
adjustable from 75 to 98 percent of pickup value. Factory set for
pickup at 90 percent and dropout at 85 percent .
C. Time delay for override of normal-source voltage sensing delays
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transfer and engine start signals. Adjustable 0 to 6 seconds and
factory set at 1 second.
D. Voltage/Frequency Lockout Relay: Prevents premature transfer to an

emergency generator set. Pickup voltage is adjustable from 85 to
100 percent of nominal. Factory set to pickup at 90 percent. Pickup
frequency is adjustable from 90 to 100 percent of nominal. Factory
set to pickup at 95 percent.
E. Time Delay for Retransfer to Normal Source: Adjustable from 0 to 30

minutes and factory set at 10 minutes. Provides automatic defeat of
the delay on loss of voltage or sustained under voltage of the
emergency source, provided normal supply has been restored.
F. Test Switch: Simulates normal-source failure.
G. Switch-Position Pilot Lights: Indicate source to which load is

connected.
H. Source-Available Indicating Lights: Supervise sources via the

transfer-switch, normal- and emergency-source sensing circuits.
1. Normal Power Supervision: Green light with nameplate

engraved "Normal Source Available."
2. Emergency Power Supervision: Red light with nameplate

engraved "Emergency Source Available."
I. Unassigned Auxiliary Contacts: 2 normally open single-pole, double-

throw contacts for each switch position, rated 10 A at 240 V, ac.
J. Transfer Override Switch: Overrides automatic retransfer control so

automatic transfer switch will remain connected to emergency power
source regardless of the condition of the normal source. A pilot light
indicates override status.
L. Engine Shutdown Contacts: Time delay adjustable from 0 to 5

minutes; factory set at 5 minutes. Initiates shutdown at remote
engine-generator controls after retransfer of load to normal source.
2.05 BYPASS / ISOLATION SWITCH
A. Comply with requirements for Level 1 equipment per NFPA 110. Or

equal ISO / IEC standards .
B. Description: Manual type, arranged to select and connect either

source of power directly to the load, isolating the transfer switch from
the load and from both power sources. Include the following features
for each combined automatic transfer switch and bypass/isolation
switch:
1. Means to lock the bypass/isolation in the position that isolates

the transfer switch, with an arrangement that permits complete
electrical testing of the transfer switch while isolated. While
isolated, interlocks prevent transfer-switch operation, except for
testing or maintenance.
2. Draw-out Arrangement for Transfer Switch: Provides physical

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separation from live parts and accessibility for testing and
maintenance operations.
3. Bypass/Isolation Switch Current, Voltage, Closing, and short-

circuit Withstand Ratings: Equal to or greater than those of the
associated automatic transfer switch, and with the same phase
arrangement and number of poles.
4. Contact temperatures of bypass/isolation switches do not

exceed those of automatic transfer-switch contacts when they
are carrying rated load.
5. Operability: Constructed so load bypass and transfer-switch

isolation can be performed by 1 person in no more than 2
operations in 15 seconds or less.
6. Legend: Manufacturer's standard legend for control labels and

instruction signs give detailed operating instructions.
7. Maintainability: Fabricate to allow convenient removal of major

components from the front without removing other parts or main
power conductors.
C. Interconnection of Bypass/Isolation Switches with Automatic Transfer

Switches: Factory-installed copper bus bars, plated at connection
points and braced for the indicated available short-circuit current.
D. Bypass switch is to be of the make before-break type when the

corresponding contactor is ON A dead lockout is to present any
possibility of by passing the load to an unenergi zed source.
2.06 MANUAL NONAUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH
A. Comply with the requirements of IEC 947 and or NFPA 110 for non -
automatic transfer switches.
B. Operation: By external manual handle operable only with door closed

, provide quick make quick break manual switching action .Switch is
capable of manually transferring the load in either direction with either
or both sources energized .
C. Double-Throw Switching Arrangement: Incapable of pauses or

intermediate position stops during switching sequence.
D. Mechanical position indication for either sources .
2.07 REMOTE ANNUNCIATION SYSTEM
A. Remote annunciation system for condition at indicated transfer switch

shall be via Building automation system and shall include the
following:
1. Sources available, as defined by actual pickup and dropout

settings of transfer-switch controls.
2. Switch position.
3. Switch in test mode.

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2.08 FINISHES
A. Enclosures: Manufacturer's standard enamel over corrosion-resistant

pretreatment and primer.
A. Factory Test Components, Assembled Switches, and Associated

Equipment: Ensure proper operation. Check transfer time and
voltage, frequency, and time-delay settings for compliance with
specified requirements. Perform dielectric strength test complying
with IEC standards or NEMA ICS 1.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Floor Mounting of Switches: Level and anchor unit to floor.
B. Identify components according to Division 16 Section "Electrical

Identification."
C. Identify components according to Division 16 Section "Basic Electrical

Materials and Methods."
3.02 WIRING TO REMOTE COMPONENTS
A. Match type and number of cables and conductors to control and

communications requirements of transfer switches used. Increase
raceway sizes at no additional cost to Owner if necessary to
accommodate required wiring.
3.03 CONNECTIONS
A. Tighten factory made connections , including connectors , terminals ,

bus joints , mountings, and grounding .Tighten field connected
connectors and terminals including screws and bolts, according to
equipment manufacturers published torque tightening values. When
manufacturers torque requirements are not indicated , tighten
connectors and terminals to comply with tightening torque specified in
UL standards 486 A & 486 B .
B. Grounding : Make equipment grounding connections for transfer

switch units as indicated and specified in division 16 section
"grounding ".
A. Preliminary Tests: Perform electrical tests as recommended by

manufacturer and as follows:
1. Measure phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground insulation

resistance levels with insulation resistance tester. Include
external annunciator and control circuits. Use test voltages and
procedure recommended by manufacturer. Meet
manufacturer's specified minimum resistance.
2. Check for electrical continuity of circuits and for short circuits.
B. Field Tests: Give 7 days' advance notice of tests and perform tests
in presence of Owner's representative.
C. Coordinate tests with tests of generator plant and run them

concurrently.
D. Tests: As recommended by manufacturer and under his

representative supervision and as follows :
1. Contact Resistance Test: Measure resistance of power

contacts for automatic transfer switches, non-automatic transfer
switches, and bypass/isolation switches. Resolve values in
excess of 500 micro-ohms and differences between adjacent
poles exceeding 50 percent.
2. Operational Tests: Demonstrate interlocking sequence and

operational function for each switch at least 3 times.
a. Simulate power failures of normal source to automatic

transfer switches and of emergency source with normal
source available.
b. Simulate low phase-to-ground voltage for each phase of

normal source to automatic transfer switches.
c. Verify time-delay settings and pickup and dropout

voltages.
E. Test Failures: Correct deficiencies identified by tests and prepare for

retest. Verify that equipment meets specified requirements.
F. Reports: Maintain a written record of observations and tests. Report

defective materials and workmanship and retest corrected items.
Record adjustable relay settings and measured insulation and
contact resistances and time delays. Attach a label or tag to each
tested component indicating satisfactory completion of tests.

SECTION EL-15
INTERIOR LUMINAIRES
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section includes interior luminaires, lamps, ballasts, and accessories.
1. - Luminous Ceiling.
2. - Integrated Ceilings.
1.2 REFERENCES
A. ANSI C82.1 - Ballasts for Fluorescent Lamps - Specifications.
B. ANSI C82.4 - Ballasts for High-Intensity Discharge and Low Pressure Sodium
Lamps (Multiple Supply Type).
1.3 SUBMITTALS
B. Shop Drawings: Indicate dimensions and components for each luminaire not
standard product of manufacturer.
C. Product Data: Submit dimensions, ratings, and performance data.
D. Samples: Submit two color chips 75 x 75 mm in size illustrating luminaire finish

color where indicated in luminaire schedule.
1.4 QUALIFICATIONS

section with minimum three years documented experience.
1.5 MOCK-UP
A. - Quality Requirements: Mock-up requirements.
B. Provide luminaires in ceiling assembly mock-up as specified.
C. Locate where indicated on Drawings.
D. Incorporate accepted mockup as part of Work.

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Electrical Specification Interior Luminaires
A. - Execution Requirements: Spare parts and maintenance products.
A. General: Furnish extra materials, matching products installed (as described

below). packaging with protective covering for storage, and identifying with
labels clearly describing contents.
B. Light fitting : Furnish quantity equal to 5 percent of the number of light fitting
installed , but not less than two for each type .

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PART 2 PRODUCTS
A. Manufacturers
1. Targetti, Italy
2. Reggiani, Italy
3. Wila, Germany
4. We-Ef , Germany
5. Erco, Germany
6. Thorn, England
7. Sunlux, France
8. Philips holland only
Or as shown on the drawing. (any equivalents are not allowed)
2.1 INTERIOR LUMINAIRES
A. Product Description: Complete interior luminaire assemblies, with features, options,

and accessories as scheduled.
B. - Product Requirements for product options.
2.2 FLUORESCENT BALLASTS
A. Product Description: Rapid start High-power-factor type electromagnetic ballast

certified by Certified Ballast Manufacturers, Inc. to comply with ANSI C82.1, suitable
for lamps specified, with voltage to match luminaire voltage.
2.3 EMERGENCY LIGHTING UNITS
A. Product Description: Self-contained fluorescent emergency lighting unit.
B. Battery: As indicated on the Drawings.
C. Battery Charger: Dual-rate type, with sufficient capacity to recharge discharged

battery to full charge within twelve hours.
D. Lamps: fluorescent.
E. Housing: As indicated on the Drawings.
F. Indicators: Lamps to indicate AC ON and RECHARGING.
G. Test Switch: Transfers unit from external power supply to internal battery supply.
H. Input Voltage: 240 volts.

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2.5 EXIT SIGNS
A. Product Description: Exit sign fixture.
B. Housing: As indicated on the Drawings.
C. Face: As indicated on the Drawings.
D. Directional Arrows: As indicated on the Drawings.
E. Mounting: As indicated on the Drawings.
F. Battery: As indicated on the Drawings.
G. Battery Charger: Dual-rate type, with sufficient capacity to recharge discharged

battery to full charge within twelve hours.
H. Lamps: Fluorescent.
I. Input Voltage: 240 volts.

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PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Install suspended luminaires using pendants supported from swivel hangers. Install
pendant length required to suspend luminaire at indicated height.
B. Support luminaires larger than 600 x 1200 mm size independent of ceiling framing.
C. Locate recessed ceiling luminaires as indicated on reflected ceiling plan.
D. Install surface mounted luminaires plumb and adjust to align with building lines and
with each other. Secure to prevent movement.
E. Exposed Grid Ceilings: As approved by the Engineer.
F. Install recessed luminaires to permit removal from below.
G. Install recessed luminaires using accessories and firestopping materials to meet

regulatory requirements for fire rating.
H. Install clips to secure recessed grid-supported luminaires in place.
I. Install wall-mounted luminaires at height as approved by the Engineer.
J. Install accessories furnished with each luminaire.
K. Connect luminaires to branch circuit outlets provided under Section 16130 using
flexible conduit.
L. Make wiring connections to branch circuit using building wire with insulation suitable
for temperature conditions within luminaire.
M. Install specified lamps in each luminaire.
N. Ground and bond interior luminaires in accordance with Section 16050.
A. - Quality Requirements: Testing and inspection services.
B. Operate each luminaire after installation and connection. Inspect for proper
connection and operation.
3.3 ADJUSTING
B. Aim and adjust luminaires as indicated on Drawings.

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3.4 CLEANING
B. Remove dirt and debris from enclosures.
C. Clean photometric control surfaces as recommended by
manufacturer. D. Clean finishes and touch up damage.
3.5 PROTECTION OF FINISHED WORK
A. - Execution Requirements: Protecting finished work.
B. Relamp luminaires having failed lamps at Substantial
Completion.
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Electrical W orks Specifications Package Engine Generator Set
SECTION EL-16
PACKAGED ENGINE GENERATOR SYSTEM
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General

and Supplementary Conditions and section 1600 of division 10 apply
to this Section.
1.02 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes a packaged diesel engine generator system

including engine generator set, cooling system, fuel system,
combustion air intake and engine exhaust systems, starting system,
instrumentation , protection and control equipment and the following
additional features:
B. Related Sections: The following Sections contain requirements that

relate to this Section:
1. Division 16 Section "Transfer Switches" for transfer switches,

including sensors and relays, to initiate automatic starting and
stopping signals for engine generator set.
2. Circuit breakers as in division 16 .
3. Earthing as in division 16 .
1.03 DEFINITIONS
A. Generator Rating: Power output rating equal to the power the

generator set delivers continuously under normally varying load
factors, with capability for a minimum overload of 10 percent of the
rating for 1 continuous hours of any period of twelve hours (12)
continuous operating hours at full load , with temperature rise not
exceeding rise allowed by standards .
B. Operational Bandwidth: The total variation from the lowest to the

highest value of a parameter over the range of conditions indicated,
expressed as a percentage of the nominal value of the parameter.
C. Power Output Rating: Gross electrical power output of generator set

minus total power requirements of electric motor-driven accessories
normally constituting part of the engine assembly.
D. Steady-State Voltage Modulation: The uniform cyclical variation of

voltage within the operational bandwidth, expressed in Hz or cycles
per second.
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A. System Includes: Unless otherwise indicated or shown on the

drawing, Standby-rated, automatically started diesel engine coupled
to an AC. generator unit. Engine and generator are factory-mounted
and -aligned on a structural steel skid. Subsystems and auxiliary
components and equipment are as indicated.
B. Functional Description: When the mode selector switch on the

control and monitoring panel is in the "automatic" position, remote
control contacts in one or more separate automatic transfer switches
initiate the starting and stopping of the generator set. Unless
otherwise indicated or shown on the drawing . When the mode
selector switch is placed in the "on" position, the generator set starts
manually. The "off" position of the same switch initiates shutdown of
the generator set. When the unit is running, specified system or
equipment failures or derangement automatically shut the unit down
and initiate alarms. Operation of a remote emergency stop switch
also shuts down the unit. Automatic transfer switches are specified in
another Section of these Specifications. For system without
automatic transfer switches (double pole double through type ) ,when
the selector switch on the control & monitoring panel in "on" position ,
"manual mode" , key interlock between the Emergency circuit breaker
and the incoming and tie breakers of the normal source on the
associated switchgear shall be provided to prevent in advertant
operations . On the manual mode a voltage monitoring relays shall be
provided to give permission for closing generator circuit breaker for
live line (Generator Feeder) and dead bus bar case only.
1.05 SUBMITTALS
A. General: Submit the following according to general sections of

division 16.
B. Product data for products specified in this Section. Include data on

features, components, ratings, and performance. Include
dimensioned outline plan and elevation drawings of engine generator
set and other system components.
C. Maintenance data for system and components for inclusion in

Operating and Maintenance Manual as specified in section 16010.
Include the following :
1. Lists: Tools, test equipment, spare parts, and replacement

items recommended to be stored at the site for ready access.
Include part and drawing numbers, current unit prices, and
source of supply.
2. Detailed Operating Instructions: Cover operation under both

normal and abnormal conditions.
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D. Shop Drawings: Detail fabrication, piping, wiring, and installation of
the field-installed portions of the system. Include general
arrangement drawings showing locations of auxiliary components in
relation to the engine generator set and duct, piping, and wiring
connections between the generator set and the auxiliary equipment.
Show connections, mounting, and support provisions and access and
working space requirements. Provide foundation drawings, indicating
size and location of fixing details.
E. Wiring Diagrams for System: Show power and control connections

and distinguish between factory-installed and field-installed wiring.
F. Qualification Data for Manufacturer: Include capabilities and

experience data required to demonstrate qualifications specified in
Quality Assurance Article. Include list of completed projects with
project names and addresses and names of Engineers and Owners,
plus other information specified. Include separate data for each of
the following items:
1. Engine Generator System.
2. Engine Generator Set.
3. Remote Radiator.
4. Load Banks.
G. Certified Summary of Prototype Unit Test Report: Submit certified

copies of actual prototype unit test report if subsequently requested.
H. Certified Test Reports of Components and Accessories: Submit for

devices that are equivalent, but not identical, to those tested on
prototype unit.
I. Exhaust Emissions Test Report.
J. Certification of Torsional Vibration Compatibility: Conform to NFPA

110.
K. Factory Test Reports: For units to be shipped for this Project

showing evidence of compliance with specified requirements.
L. Field Test Report: Record of tests specified in Part 3.
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M. Design and Guaranteed Performance data : Submit design data for
engine , generator and accessories in standard format including but
not limited to the following :
1. Rating and overload capability .
2. Overall efficiency , and fuel consumption and lubricant

consumption at 100% , 75%, 50% and 25% of rated load
.(Break down for engine and generator data is required ).
3. Exhaust gas emission data at full load .
4. Heat radiated to room by engine and generator .
5. Guaranteed generator load and no load losses at full load .
A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Firms experienced in manufacturing

equipment of the types and capacities indicated that have a record of
successful in-service performance.
1. Emergency Service: System manufacturer maintains a service

center capable of providing training, parts, and emergency
maintenance and repairs at the Project site with 4 hours
maximum response time.
B. Emergence Service : Provide evidence that proposed equipment

manufacturer has a locally established and authorized organization or
crevice center which can be called upon for professional advice and
maintenance as may be required , and which can immediately supply
spare parts to support day to day and emergency maintenance
requirements .
C. Comply with standards : Equipment and components parts are to

comply with 150 3046 , IEC 34 IEC 85 or equivalent ANSI, NEMA,
IEE and DIN standards and NFPA Applicable codes, where such
standards and codes meet with or exceeds 150 and IEC standards .
D. Single-Source Responsibility: Obtain engine generator system

components from a single manufacturer with responsibility for entire
system. Unit shall be a representative product built from components
that have proven compatibility and reliability and are coordinated to
operate as a unit as evidenced by records of prototype testing.
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A. Deliver engine generator set and system components to their final

locations in protective wrappings, containers, and other protection
that will exclude dirt and moisture and prevent damage from
construction operations. Remove protection only after equipment is
made safe from such hazards.
B. Generator space heater shall be energized at all times during storage

.
C. Pack spare parts in containers bearing labels clearly designating

contents and pieces of equipment for which intended .
A. Furnish extra materials matching products installed, as described

below, packaged with protective covering for storage, and identified
with labels describing contents. Deliver extra materials to the Owner.
1. Fuses: 3 for every 10 of each type and rating, but not less
than 3 of each.
2. Pilot Lights: 2 for every 6 of each type used, but not less than
2 of each.
3. 2 set each of lubricating oil, fuel, and combustion air filters.
4. One set of hoses and belts including one of each different

size and type .
5. One complete change of lube oil plus one gallon of make -up
lube oil supplied in unopened containers.
6. One complete change of ethylene glycol anti freeze solution

to provide a 50 percent solution in the engine cooling system
supplied in unopened containers .
7. One - ante - freeze test hydrometer .
8. One complete set of spares for excitor control electronics for

each type .
B. Provide one set of all special tools that are required for the normal
operation and maintenance of the engine driven generator unit .
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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURERS
A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide

products by one of the following or equal approved:
1. Engine Generator Sets:
a. Cummens
b. Caterpillar, Inc. Detroit Diesel Corp.
2. Storage Batteries:
a. C&D Charter Power Systems.
b. Chloride Systems.
c. Exide Corp.
d. SAFT -NIFE Co.
4. Battery Chargers:
a. C&D Charter Power Systems.
b. Exide Corp.
c. SAFT - NIFE .
d. Onan Corp.
B. Manufacturer experience and after sale service :
1. The engine generator self shall be the standard product, as

modified by these specification of a manufacturer regularly
engaged in the production of this type of equipment
organization and supply of spare parts in place at the time of
the bid within the area of the project. The unit to be furnished
shall be built from components which have proven
compatibility reliability and are coordinated to operate as a
unit.
2. The manufacturer shall have suitable testing facilities

adequate for performing the shop tests and inspections
specified here in.
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2.02 SYSTEM SERVICE CONDITIONS
A. Environmental Conditions: Engine generator system withstands the

following environmental conditions without mechanical or electrical
damage or degradation of performance capability:
1. Ambient Temperature: Minus 5 deg C to plus 50 deg C.
2. Relative Humidity: 0 to 95 percent.
3. Altitude: Sea level to 1000 feet (300 m).
B. Unusual Service Conditions: Engine generator system operates in

the following conditions:
1. Dust : Filters on air intake and louvers should be provided .
2.03 ENGINE GENERATOR SYSTEM
A. General: System is a coordinated assembly of compatible

components.
B. Ratings: Voltage, frequency, and power output ratings of the system

are as indicated on drawings.
C. Output Connections: 3 phase, 4 wires, and 3 phase, 3 wire as

indicated on drawings.
D. Safety Standard: Comply with 150 standards or equal ASME B15.1,

"Safety Standard for Mechanical Power Transmission Apparatus."
E. Nameplates: Each major system component is equipped with a

conspicuous nameplate of the component manufacturer. Nameplate
identifies manufacturer of origin and address, and the model and
serial number of the item.
F. Limiting dimensions indicated for system components are not

exceeded.
2.04 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
A. Steady-State Voltage Operational Bandwidth: 4 percent of rated

output voltage from no load to full load.
B. Steady-State Voltage Modulation: Less than 1 Hz.
C. Transient Voltage Performance: Not more than 10 percent variation

for 50 percent step-load increase or decrease. Voltage recovers to
remain within the steady-state operating band within 2 seconds.
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D. Steady-State Frequency Operational Bandwidth: 0.5 percent of rated
frequency from no load to full load.
E. Steady-State Frequency Stability: When the system is operating at

any constant load within the rated load, there are no random speed
variations outside the steady-state operational band and no regular or
cyclical hunting or surging of speed.
F. Transient Frequency Performance: Less than 3 Hz variation for a 50

percent step-load increase or decrease. Frequency recovers to
remain within the steady-state operating band within 3 seconds.
G. Output Wave form: The terminology used for harmonic distortion

shall be as defined in the U.K Electricity council Engineering
Recommendation and the THD shall not exceed 5 percent for line to
line voltage and 3 percent for single harmonics. Radio interference
suppression is to be within the limits set by IEC standards, grade (N),
or telephone influence factor according to NEMA MG1, "Motors and
Generators," does not exceed 50.
H. Sustained Short- Circuit Current: For a 3-phase bolted short circuit at

the system output terminals, the system will supply a minimum of 250
percent of rated full-load current for not less than 10 seconds and
then clear the fault automatically, without damage to any generator
system component.
I. Temperature Rise of Generator: Within acceptable limits for

insulation systems used according to BS 5514 / IEC 34 standards
when operating at standby rating conditions .
J. Nonlinear Load Performance: System performance is not degraded

from that specified in this Article by continuous operation, with the
load current having a minimum total harmonic content of 15 percent
rms., and minimum single harmonic content of 10 percent rms.
K. Starting Time: Maximum total time period for a cold start, with
ambient temperature at the low end of the specified range, is 5
seconds. Time period includes output voltage and frequency
settlement within specified steady-state bands.
L. Impact loading : The engine generator system shall be guaranteed to

be adequate to start the largest squirrel cage induction motor design
letter (N). Connected to the Emergency generator bus, as indicated .
The motor shall be full voltage direct on line started . The generator
set shall be adequate to start largest two reduced voltage started
motors simultaneously .
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2.05 ENGINE GENERATOR SET
A. Power Output Rating: Nominal ratings as indicated, with capacity as

required to operate as a unit as evidenced by records of prototype
testing.
B. Skid: Adequate strength and rigidity to maintain alignment of the

mounted components without dependence on a concrete foundation.
Skid is free from sharp edges and corners. Lifting attachments are
arranged to facilitate lifting with slings without damaging any
components.
2.06 ENGINE
A. Comply with 150/IEC standards and /or NFPA 37 "Stationary

Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines."
B. Fuel: Diesel fuel oil grade DF-2.
C. Maximum Speeds: Engine - 1800 rpm. Piston for 2 cycles 8.8

meters per second . Piston speed for 4-cycle engines 11.4 meter .
D. Lubrication System: Pressurized by a positive displacement pump

driven from the engine crankshaft. The following items are mounted
on the engine or skid:
1. Filter and Strainer: Rated to remove 90 percent of particles 5

microns and smaller while passing full flow.
2. Oil Cooler: Maintains lubricating oil at the manufacturer's

recommended optimum temperature throughout 2 hours of
operation of the generator set at 110 percent of system power
output rating.
3. Thermostatic Control Valve: Controls flow in the system to

maintain optimum oil temperature. Unit is capable of full flow
and is designed to be fail-safe.
4. Crankcase Drain: Arranged for complete gravity drainage to

an easily removable container with no disassembly and
without the use of pumps or siphons or special tools or
appliances.
5. By - pass valve: Spring loaded by -Pass valve to permit oil

circulation if filters become clogged.
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E. Engine Fuel System: Comply with NFPA 30, "Flammable and
Combustible Liquids." System includes:
1. Integral Injection Pumps: Driven by the engine camshaft.

Pumps are adjustable for timing and cylinder pressure
balancing.
2. Main Fuel Pump: Mounted on the engine. Pump ensures

adequate primary fuel flow under starting and load conditions.
3. Parallel Fuel Oil Filters: Ahead of the injection pumps.

Changeover valves allow independent use of either filter.
4. Relief/Bypass Valve: Automatically regulates pressure in the

fuel line and returns excess fuel to the source.
F. Jacket Coolant Heater: Electric immersion type, factory-installed in

the jacket coolant system. Unit is rated and thermostatically
controlled to maintain an engine temperature of 25 deg C at the low
end of the ambient temperature range specified under
"Environmental Conditions" above.
G. Speed Governor: Adjustable isochronous type, with electrical speed

sensing, wood ward type or equal electro - hydraulic governor shall
be selected to meet the steady -state and transient frequency
tolerances specified in this section . Speed control shall be wood
ward type or equal mounted in the generator control panel with
manual speed adjustments.
2.07 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
A. Description: Closed-loop, liquid-cooled, with radiator factory-mounted

on engine generator set skid and integral engine-driven coolant
pumping.
B. Radiator: Factory-piped and -rated for specified coolant.
1. Radiator Core Tubes: Nonferrous metal construction other than

aluminum.
2. Size of Radiator: Adequate to contain expansion of total

system coolant from cold start to 110 percent load condition.
3. Fan: Driven by multiple belts from engine shaft.
C. Coolant: Solution of 50 percent ethylene glycol and 50 percent

water.
D. Temperature Control: Self-contained thermostatic control valve

modulates coolant flow automatically to maintain optimum constant
coolant temperature as recommended by the engine manufacturer.
Features include:
1. Thermostatic Elements: Interchangeable and nonadjustable.
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2. Actuator Design: Normally-open valves to return to open
position when actuator fails.
E. Coolant Hose: Flexible assembly with nonporous rubber inside

surface and aging, ultraviolet, and abrasion-resistant fabric outer
covering.
1. Rating: 50 psi (345 kPa) maximum working pressure with 180

deg F (82 deg C) coolant, and non collapsible under vacuum.
2. End Fittings: Flanges or steel pipe nipples with clamps to suit

piping and equipment connections.
2.08 FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM
A. System complies with BS 2869 or NFPA 30, "Flammable and

Combustible Liquids Code," and NFPA 37, "Standard for Stationary
Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines."
B. Day Tank: Factory-fabricated assembly of NRTL-listed fuel tank with

integral, float-controlled transfer pump and the features described
below.
1. Tank Capacity: Adequate to supply fuel to the engine for an

uninterrupted period of 10 hours operation at 100 percent of
rated power output of the engine generator system without
being refilled. Unless otherwise indicated or shown on the
drawings.
2. Pump Capacity: Exceeds the maximum flow of fuel drawn by

the engine-mounted fuel supply pump at 110 percent of rated
capacity, including fuel returned from the engine.
3. Unit, Including Alarm Contacts: Complies with UL 142, "Steel

Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids."
4. low-level Alarm Sensor: Separate device operates alarm

contacts at 75 percent of normal fuel level.
5. High-Level Alarm Sensor: Separate device operates alarm and

redundant fuel shut-off contacts at 106 percent of normal fuel
level.
6. Piping Connections: Include fuel suction and return lines to fuel

storage tank, fuel supply, and return lines to engine, local fuel
fill, vent line, overflow line, and tank drain line complete with
shutoff valve.
C. Redundant High-Level Fuel Shutoff: Actuated by the high-level alarm

sensor in the day tank. It operates a separate motor disconnect
device that disconnects the day tank pump motor. It also closes a
solenoid valve in the fuel suction line from the fuel storage tank to the
day tank. Both items remain in the shut-off state until manually reset.
Shutoff action initiates an alarm signal to the control panel, but does
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not shut down the engine generator set.
D. Fuel Piping: As specified in Division 15.
E. Fuel Storage Tank: As specified in Division 15.
2.09 ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM
A. Muffler: Critical-type, sized as recommended by the engine

manufacturer. Measured sound level, according to the "DEMA Test
Code for the Measurement of Sound from heavy-duty Reciprocating
Engines" at a distance of 10 feet (3 m) from the exhaust discharge, is
85 dB "A" or less.
B. Muffler: Residential-type, sized as recommended by the engine

manufacturer. Measured sound level, according to the "DEMA Test
Code for the Measurement of Sound from heavy-duty Reciprocating
Engines" at a distance of 10 feet (3 m) from the exhaust discharge, is
95 dB "A" or less.
C. Connections from Engine to Exhaust System: Flexible section of

corrugated stainless steel pipe.
D. Connection from Exhaust Pipe to Muffler: Stainless-steel expansion

joint with liners.
E. Insulation for Mufflers and Indoor Exhaust Piping:
F. Supports for Muffler and Exhaust Piping: Vibration isolating -type

specified in Division 15 Section "Vibration Control."
G. Thimbles for Exhaust Piping: Conform to NFPA 211, "Chimneys,

Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid-Fuel Burning Appliances."
2.10 COMBUSTION AIR-INTAKE SYSTEM
A. Air-Intake Silencer: Filter-type providing filtration as recommended by

the engine manufacturer.
1. Sound level emanating from the air intake measured as

specified in the "DEMA Test Code for the Measurement of
Sound from heavy-duty Reciprocating Engines" at a distance of
25 feet (8 m) is 54 dB or less in the 1200-4800 Hz frequency
band and 56 dB or less in the 4800-10,000 Hz band.
2. Mounting: Factory-installed on engine generator set at a

location readily accessible for servicing.
B. Supports for Air-Intake Piping and Filter-Silencer.
C. Air-Intake Duct: Round ducts with 16-gage (1.5-mm) galvanized

steel, with spiral lock seam construction. Comply with SMACNA
"HVAC Duct Construction Standards."
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2.11 STARTING SYSTEM
A. Description: 24 V electric with negative ground and including the

following items:
1. Components: Sized so they will not be damaged during a full

engine-cranking cycle with the ambient temperature at the
maximum specified in paragraph "Environmental Conditions."
2. Cranking Motor: Heavy-duty unit that automatically engages

and releases from the engine flywheel without binding.
3. Cranking Cycle: As required by 150 standards or NFPA 110 for

system specified.
4. Battery: Sealed lead acid in plastic type , complies with battery

rack and internal connectors. Batteries shall have adequate
capacity to provide the specified cranking cycle series at four
consecutive starts without recharging .
5. Battery Cable: Size as recommended by the generator set

manufacturer for the cable length indicated. Include required
interconnecting conductors and connection accessories.
6. Battery rack: Flour mounted structural steel battery rack shall

be specifically designed for battery service . The rack shall be
finished with an acid and fire resistant epoxy coating .
7. Battery-Charging Alternator: Factory-mounted on engine with

solid-state voltage-regulation and 35 ampere minimum
continuous rating.
8. Battery Charger: Current limiting, automatic equalizing and

float charging-type designed for operation from a 240 V 50 Hz
supply source. Unit shall comply with IEC standards or
equivalent UL standards and includes the following features :
a. Equalizing charging rate (high change rate) of adequate

amperes is initiated automatically after the battery has
lost charge in not more than 8 hours until an adjustable
equalizing voltage is achieved at the battery terminals.
The unit then automatically switches to a lower float-
charging mode, and continues operating in that mode
until the battery is discharged again.
b. Automatic Temperature Compensation: Adjusts the float

and equalizes voltages for variations in the ambient
temperature from minus 40 deg C to plus 60 deg C to
prevent overcharging at high temperatures and
undercharging at low temperatures.
c. Automatic Voltage Regulation: Maintains output voltage
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constant regardless of input voltage variations up to plus
or minus 10 percent.
d. Ammeter and Voltmeter: Flush mounted in door. Meters

indicate charging rates.
e. Safety Functions: Include sensing of abnormally low

battery voltage arranged to close contacts providing "low
battery voltage" indication on control and monitoring
panel. Also include sensing of high battery voltage and
loss of AC. input or D.C. output of battery charger. Either
of these conditions closes contacts that provide "battery
charger malfunction" indication at system control and
monitoring panel.
f. Enclosure and Mounting: IP21 wall-mounted.
2.12 CONTROL AND MONITORING
A. Configuration: Unless otherwise indicated, Operating and safety

indications, protective devices, engine gages, basic system controls,
instrument transformers, generator circuit breaker, and other
indicated components are grouped in a combination control and
power panel. Control and monitoring section of panel is isolated from
power sections by steel barriers. Panel features include:
1. Switchboard Construction: Unit is freestanding and conforms to

Division 16 Section "Switchboards."
2. Generator Circuit Breaker:
For low voltage (below 1000V) generator circuit breaker shall

be Molded case type conforming to Division 16 Section "Over
current Protective Devices," and with adjustable trip units , solid
state unit unless otherwise indicated .
For medium voltage generators circuit breaker shall be of the

SF6 or vacuum type conforming to division 16 section "Medium
voltage circuit breaker switchgears".
3. Shunt Trip Device: For generator breaker, connected to trip

breaker when generator set is shut down by protective devices.
4. Current and Potential Transformers: Instrument accuracy

class.
B. Indicating and Protective Devices, and Controls: Include those

required by applicable standards plus the following:
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1. A.C. Voltmeter with 7-position selector switch 64mm face, 0.5
percent accuracy .
2. A.C. Ammeter, 64mm face, 0.5 percent accuracy class.
3. Frequency Meter 64mm face, 0.5 percent accuracy .
4. D.C. Voltmeter (Alternator Battery Charging).
5. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage.
6. Engine-Lubricating Oil Pressure Gage.
7. Running Time Meter.
8. Ammeter/Voltmeter Phase Selector Switch or Switches.
9. Generator Voltage-Adjusting Rheostat.
10. Off / test / manual / auto duty switch .
11. Manual start and stop switch .
12. Fuel tank Derangement Alarm .
13. High Fuel Tank level - shutdown of fuel supply alarm .
C. Supporting Items: Include sensors, transducers, terminals, relays,

and other devices, and wiring required to support specified items.
Locate sensors and other supporting items on engine, generator, or
elsewhere as indicated. Where not indicated, locate to suit
manufacturer's standard.
D. Connection to Data Link: A separate terminal block factory-wired to

Form C dry contacts for each alarm and status indication is reserved
for connection for transmission of indications by data link to remote
data terminals. Data system connections to terminals are covered in
another Section.
E. Common Remote Audible Alarms: Conform to NFPA 110

requirements for Level 1 systems. Include necessary contacts and
terminals in control and monitoring panel. Locate audible device and
silencing means where indicated.
F. Common Remote Audible Alarms: Signal occurrence of events listed

below. Locate audible device and silencing means where indicated.
Connect so that after an alarm is silenced, clearing of initiating
condition will reactivate alarm until silencing switch is reset.
1. High Engine Temperature Shutdown.
2. Low-Lube Oil Pressure Shutdown.
3. Over speed Shutdown.
4. Remote Emergency Stop Shutdown.
5. High Engine Temperature Pre-alarm.
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6. Low-Lube Oil Pressure Pre-alarm.
7. Low Fuel Tank Level.
8. Over-crank Shutdown.
9. Low Coolant Temperature Alarm.
10. Control Switch Not in "Auto" position.
11. Battery-Charger Malfunction Alarm.
12. Low Battery-Voltage Alarm.
G. Remote Emergency Stop Switch: Flush wall-mounted except as

otherwise indicated and prominently labeled. Push-button is
protected from accidental operation.
2.13 GENERATOR, EXCITER, AND VOLTAGE REGULATOR
A. Comply with IEC 34/BS 4449 or equal NEMA standards .
B. Drive: Generator shaft is directly connected to the engine shaft.

Exciter is rotated integrally with generator rotor.
C. Electrical Insulation: Class H.
D. Station Winding Leads: Brought out to terminal box to permit future

reconnection for other voltages if required.
E. Construction and type : Synchronous , low reactance , high efficiency

, revolving field type with brushless exciter sized and supported to
prevent mechanical , electrical , and thermal damage due to vibration
, over-spend up to 125 percent of ratings , and heat during operation
at 110 percent of rated capacity . Winding shall be braced to
withstand any possible short stresses and shall be designed to
withstand overheating and stresses caused by harmonics generated
by non linear loads
F. Excitation uses no-slip or collector rings, or brushes, and is arranged

to sustain generator output under short circuit conditions as specified.
Exciter , directly mounted to generator shaft and connected to
generator field through solid state hermetically sealed , silicon rectifier
accessible for maintenance and repair . Exciter - regulator
combination is to maintain output voltage within limits specified for
any load up to 110% generator rating and under any sudden load
changes specified .
G. Protection : Generator stator winding shall be protected against

overload by built in six (6) resistance temperature detectors PT100 .
The PT100 loads shall be wired to auxiliary terminal box and
connected to generator control panel to motor and control winging
temperature .
H. Voltage Regulator: Solid-state, separate from exciter hermetically

sealed , providing performance specified . All components are to be
moisture and heat resistant , with suitable environmentally protected
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enclosure .Put isolation transformer and filters shall be provided to
minimize disturbances caused by line harmonics .
1. Adjusting rheostat on control and monitoring panel provides

plus or minus 5 percent adjustment of output voltage operating
band.
I. Surge Protection: Conform to IEC standards and UL 1449,

"Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors." Mount suppressors in
generator enclosure and connect to load terminals.
J. Strip Heater: Thermostatically controlled unit arranged to maintain

stator windings above the dew point.
K. Leads and Cables : Phase leads are to be brought out , fully

insulated to a terminal box of heavy gauge steel sheet , protection
IP44 . Control and protection cables are to be brought out to a
separate terminal box .Terminal box shall be adequately sized to
accommodate line cables indicated on the drawings and schedules ,
without undue stresses on cable and termination . Cable entries shall
be as indicated.
2.14 ELECTRIC MOTORS
A. Conform to Division 15 section "Motors."
2.15 OUTDOOR GENERATOR SET ENCLOSURE
A. Description: Weatherproof steel housing. Multiple panels are

lockable and provide adequate access to components requiring
maintenance. Panels are removable by one person without tools.
B. Fixed Louvers: At air inlet and discharge. Louvers prevent entry of

rain and snow and dust.
C. Automatic Dampers: At air inlet and discharge. Dampers are closed

to reduce engine and battery heat loss in cold weather when unit is
not operating.
D. Air Flow Through Housing: Adequate to maintain temperature rise of

system components within required limits when unit operates at 110
percent of rated load for 2 hours with ambient temperature at the top
of the range specified under "System Service Conditions."
E. The enclosure shall be designed to withstand site service and

environmental conditions and mechanical loading.
F. Enclosure construction: Consist of a roof, fuel tank base, two side

walls, and two and walls, of stressed skin. All framing members shall
sheet steel 1.5 mm thick minimum or aluminized steel. Walls and
doors shall be double skin with insulation to minimize sound
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emission. Enclosure framing and skid shall be rigid for lifting the
complete unit via four points lifting provisions. Doors shall be full
gasketed to form a weather tight perimeter seal. Hinges shall be
forged stainless steel with stainless steel pins, handle shall be
stainless steel and pad-lockable.
G. Accessories : Install and wire the following in each enclosure :-
1. A 415/240 volt, 3Ph, 4w panel board with 50 Amp main circuit

breaker and a minimum of 12 branch circuit breakers rated 15
Amps minimum.
2. Light fixtures; wither proof type, heavy duty construction, with

fluorescent lamps for interior lighting.
3. Exhaust fan, manual motor starter as heeded.
4. Doublex single phase socket out let 16 Amp rated with ground
fault current interrupter.
5. Provide power to space heaters and water heaters, battery

charger etc.
2.16 FINISHES
A. Indoor Enclosures and Components: Manufacturer's standard

enamel over corrosion-resistant pretreatment and primer.
B. Outdoor Enclosures: Polyurethane enamel over corrosion-resistant

pretreatment and manufacturer's compatible standard primer.
A. Project-Specific Equipment Tests: Test engine generator set and

other system components and accessories prior to shipment. Test
items individually and assembled and connected as a complete
system at the factory in a manner equivalent to that required at the
Project site. Record and report test data. All tests will be witnessed
by the Engineer prior to shipment conform to 150/IEC standards and
the following:
1. Test Equipment: Use instruments calibrated within the previous

12 months and with accuracy directly traceable to 150 / NIST
standards .
2. Hydrostatic Test: Perform on radiator, heat exchanger, and

engine water jacket.
3. Generator Tests: Conform to IEC 34 / BS.
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4. Complete System Continuous Operation Test: Includes
nonstop operation for a minimum of 8 hours, including at least 1
hour each at 1/2, 3/4, and full load, and 2 hours at 110 percent
of full load. If unit stops during the 8-hour test, repeat the
complete test. Record the following minimum data at the start
and end of each load run, at 15-minute intervals between those
times, and at 15-minute intervals during the balance of the test:
a. Fuel consumption.
b. Exhaust temperature.
c. Jacket water temperature.
d. Lubricating oil temperature and pressure.
e. Generator load current and voltage, each phase.
f. Generator system gross and net output kW.
5. Complete System Performance Tests: Include the following to

demonstrate conformance to specified performance
requirements:
a. Single-step load pickup.
b. Transient and steady-state governing.
c. Transient and steady-state voltage performance.
d. Safety shutdown devices.
6. Observation of Test: Provide 2-week advance notice of tests

and opportunity for observation of test by Owner's
representatives.
7. Report test results within 10 days of completion of test.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Anchor generator set and other system components on concrete

bases conforming to Division 3 Section "Cast-In-Place Concrete" and
as indicated. Provide anchorage according to manufacturer's
recommendations.
B. Field Installation of Piping and Ductwork.
C. Exhaust Piping Installation: Conform to NFPA 211, "Chimneys,

Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid-Fuel Burning Appliances." Use thimbles
where indicated.
D. Manufacturer's Field Services: Arrange and pay for the services of a

factory-authorized service representative to supervise the installing,
connecting, testing, and adjusting of the unit.
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3.02 IDENTIFICATION
A. Identify system components.
A. Tests: Provide the services of a qualified independent testing agency

to perform the tests listed below according to manufacturer's
recommendations upon completion of installation of system. Use
instruments bearing records of calibration within the last 12 months,
traceable to NIST standards, and adequate for making positive
observation of test results. Include the following tests:
1. Insulation Tests: Test generator windings using 500 V D.C. for

units rated up to 250 volts and 1000 V D.C. for units rated
between 250 and 600 volts. Verify minimum insulation
resistance is 25 mega-ohms for units up to 250 volts, and 100
mega-ohms for units 251 to 600 volts.
2. Battery Tests: Measure charging voltage and voltages between

available battery terminals for full-charging and float-charging
conditions. Check electrolyte level and specific gravity under
both conditions. Test for contact integrity of all connectors.
Perform an integrity load test and a capacity load test for the
battery. Verify acceptance of charge for each element of
battery after discharge. Verify measurements are within
manufacturer's specifications.
3. Battery Charger Tests: Verify specified rates of charge for both

equalizing and float-charging conditions.
4. System Integrity Tests: Methodically verify proper installation,

connection, and integrity of each element of engine generator
system before and during system operation. Check for air,
exhaust, and fluid leaks.
5. Simulation of malfunctions to verify proper operation of local

and remote protective, alarm, and monitoring devices.
6. Load Test: Use variable load bank capable of simulating kVA,

kW, and power factor of load for which unit is rated. Run unit at
25, 50, and 75 percent of rated capacity for 30 minutes each,
and at 100 percent for 3 hours. Make the 100-percent load run
at 80 percent power factor. Record voltage, frequency, load
current, battery-charging current, power output, oil pressure,
and coolant temperature periodically during the test.
7. Vibration Baseline Test: Measure amplitude for nominal

frequency and for frequencies 5, 10, 15, and 20 percent above
and below nominal at each main bearing cap. Vibration levels
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not exceeding those specified in IE / BS standards "rotating
equipment" are acceptable.
8. Exhaust System Back-Pressure Test: Use a manometer with a

scale exceeding 40 inches (1000 mm) of water. Connect to the
exhaust line close to the engine exhaust manifold. Verify that
back pressure at full-rated load is within manufacturer's
published allowable limits for the engine.
9. Exhaust Emissions Test: Conform to applicable government

test criteria.
10. Voltage and Frequency Transient Stability Tests: Use

recording oscilloscope to measure voltage and frequency
transients for 50-percent and 100-percent step-load increases
and decreases and verify that performance is as specified.
11. Harmonic Content Tests: Measure harmonic content of input

and output current under 25 percent and at 100 percent of
rated linear load. Verify that harmonic content is within
specified limits.
12. Efficiency Tests: Perform at 50 percent, 75 percent, and 100

percent of rated load.
B. Retest: Correct deficiencies identified by tests and observations and

retest until specified requirements are met.
3.04 CLEANING
A. Upon completion of installation, inspect system components.

Remove paint splatters and other spots, dirt, and debris. Touch up
scratches and mars of finish to match original finish. Clean
components internally using methods and materials recommended by
manufacturer.
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Electrical W orks Specifications Package Engine Generator Set Section 16620 / 21
SECTION EL-17
FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM
PART 1 : GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
1. The Contractor shall Modify and Relocate the existing FACP In the Supermarket area to
the new location as indicated in the drawing.
-acting electronic Analogue SAFE (Software Addressed Firmware Encoded)
Addressable Fire Detection System.
2. The Contractor shall do necessary modification by providing additional smoke detectors/
heat detectors as indicated in the drawing .
3. All works shall be executed after obtaining prior approval client and mall management.
4. Contractors shall prepare shop drawing base on design drawing for Fire Alarm system
and get the approval from authorities.
5. Prior to placing order for any equipment, the contractor shall submit
comprehensive document comprising working drawings, catalogues and
descriptive literature of components, maintenance manuals, etc for engineers
study and approval.
6. The contractor shall be required to train and instruct clients personnel in the
correct use, operation and supervision of the system, preferably prior to the
handling over of the project.
1.2 QUALIFICATION
1. The contractor shall ensure that all system components offered shall be
manufactured by one manufacturer who shall also be on the local fire department
list of approved manufacturers and be established in UAE for a minimum of 5
years. The Contractor shall be responsible for all submittals of complete design
information to Dubai Civil Defense and for obtaining all necessary approval
certificates prior to the commencement of the installation and upon completion.
2. In order to ensure whole site integration capability, the fire alarm system shall be
awarded to a single specialist manufacturer who will be responsible for the design,
global operation, management and interfacing of the system.

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Electrical Specification Fire Detection System
1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION; Existing
1. To maintain system performance & compatibility, all equipment is to be provided by

one manufacturer, the manufacturer will be certified by the British Standards
Institute under the registered firms scheme to BS 5750 Pt II or ISO 9002.
2. The system shall be true analogue in operation, with each sensor device providing
signal levels relative to the current operating environment. These analogue
samples shall be transmitted to the control panel in a digital format to reduce
possible corruption. Threshold conditions shall be located using fast -scanning
techniques within a period of 0.5 seconds and 256 data readings shall be taken to
analyse the activity.
3. Addressing of any devices directly connected to the system shall be carried out in
a manner that does not require manual setting of switches in either, the head or the
base. All addressing shall be carried out automatically by the control panel (soft
addressed), additionally the devices can be SAFE addressed (Software Addressed
Firmware Encoded). Each device should incorporate an EE EPROM allowing the
SAFE address to be encoded, this shall be achieved using the control panel SAFE
software function only.
4. All field devices are to be connected to the main control panel directly via 2 wire
loop circuits. Both initiation and annunciation devices to be connected on these
loops in the same manner.
5. The system shall be capable of providing full, fire, fault disablement and
supervisory monitoring facilities.
6. Short or open circuit wiring fault isolation shall be provided via built -in- isolators
every device to protect the system. Field Wiring/Circuit Monitors which
isolate/protect sections of a loop circuit, i.e. a group/zone of field devices are not
acceptable.

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PART 2 : PROUDUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS:Existing
2.1.1 Available Manufacturer: Subject to compliance with requirements,

manufacturers offering products which may be incorporated in the work
include. but are not limited to. the following:The any addition of
materials shall be same manufacturer of the existing.
2.1.2 Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the

following:
2.1.3 Being listed as an acceptable manufacturer in no way relieves the

Contractors obligation to provide all equipment and features in accordance
with these specifications.
2.1.4 The manufacturer shall be a nationally recognized company specializing in

smoke detection and fire alarm systems. the manufacturer and service
organization shall have a minimum of 10 years experience in the fire
protective signaling systems industry!

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2.2 MAIN ALARM CONTROL PANEL; Existing
2.2.1 GENERAL
1. The control and indicator panel shall be designed to meet the requirements of
BS5839 Part 4 or EN54 Part4.
2. The control panel shall be multi-tasking. Microcomputer controlled, of which

each loop circuit shall have its own dedicated microprocessor to communicate
with the main controller
3. The system shall be modular in type to allow for future additions up to a

maximum of 6 detection loops dependant upon control panel size.
4. Contained within the control panel shall be a means of communications to a PC

Supervisor and/or dedicated graphics display system, via industry Standa
rd RS232. The rate of data transfer to be selectable between 9600 and 19,200
baud.
5. The control panel shall have the capability to be networked with up to 31 panels
in the same network domain via the addition of network cards using industry
standard RS485 and with up to 64 domains using domain bridge cards via
industry standard RS232.
6. All site specific data shall be field programmable and be stored on an integral
RAM card with lithium battery back up. The use of burnt EPROMS to retain
site data in the event of a malfunction shall NOT be permitted.
7. All internal cards shalll be fully monitored, for fault conditions with appropriate
watchdogs to try and assure continuous operation of the system.
8. All relevant information shall be capable of being displayed on the LCD display
and/or printed using the Integral Printer.
8. Historic data of all the system events

9. Access levels / passwords to target specific users
10. Graphical representation (if required) of the site allowing the exact location of the
fire alarm events, e.g. fires, faults, etc.
11. Panel remote buzzer cancellation
12. Event acknowledgement
13. Clock synchronisation with panels with local adjustment facility
14. Touch screen support

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15. The terminal shall assign a number of different graphic pages to each fire event
from a site overview of building layout, through a floor layout, breaking the site
down into increasing levels of detail. Number of graphic pages required shall be
finally determined by the client / consultant. For tender assume 4 pages per floor,
based on the drawings produced on AutoCAD by the Contractor.
16. The system shall operate on the Windows environment. The platform specification
required is an
17. IBM PC compatible with the following minimum specifications.
Pentium Processor
133MHz speed
32MB RAM
500 GB Hard Disk
Minimum 21 super VGA colour screen
Two serial ports and two parallel ports
Real time clock
CD Rom
Microsoft mouse
The combined text and graphics package shall be provided on the same supervisor
2.12 INTERFACE UNITS
1. These devices shall be directly connected to the loop, three variants shall be
available as standard, these being:
2. Loop Driven I/F Units.
(ii) Loop Driven Single Channel interface units
iii) I/F Units complete with Integral Batteries.
These being self-contained wall mountable units.
(i) Loop Driven Interface Unit
3. Loop driven interface devices shall be capable of accepting 4 I/P signals, providing
4 output signals or any combination of either.
4. Dependent upon the specific application I/P signals may be interpreted by the
system as any of the following:-
Fire Signal I/P

Fault Signal I/P
Supervisory Signal I/P
5. The exact nature of which shall be selected by means of an on -board DIL switch.
For Fire I/P applications a selectable 10 second delay shall be available as
standard for applications such as Sprinkler Flow switches.

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6. These units shall accept and or supply clean contact signals only, whether
normally open or normally closed (configurable). No switched voltage outputs or
inputs shall be accepted.
7. These devices shall not require any form of external power supply and are fully
maintained under mains failure condition by the main control panels standby
batteries.
8. As with other outstation previously mentioned loop driven interface shall contain its
own local processor to handle all signalling and loop communications.
9. (ii)Single Channel Loop Powered Interface Unit
10. Loop driven interface devices shall be capable of accepting either 1 I/P signals,
providing 1 output signals or any combination of either.
11. Dependent upon the specific application I/P signals may be interpreted by the
system as any of the following:-
Fire Signal I/P

Fault Signal I/P
Supervisory Signal I/P
12. The exact nature of which shall be selected by means of an on -board DIL switch.
For Fire I/P
13. applications a selectable 10 second delay shall be available as standard for
applications such as
14. Sprinkler Flow switches.
15. These units shall accept and or supply clean contact signals only, whether
normally open or normally
16. closed (configurable). No switched voltage outputs or inputs shall be accepted.
17. These devices shall not require any form of external power supply and are fully
maintained under
18. mains failure condition by the main control panels standby batteries.
19. When used as an output the device shall be provided with single pole change over
contacts for
20. control of plant, door release units etc. The contacts shall be rated at 5amps at a
nominal voltage of
21. 240v AC.
22. As with other outstation previously mentioned loop driven interface shall con tain its
own local
23. processor to handle all signalling and loop communications.
24. (iii)I/F Unit complete with Batteries
25. These interface units shall require a separate supply of 240V a.c. and integral 24V
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26. This unit shall be capable of supporting 4 channels which may be configured as
any permutation of inputs and/or outputs.
27. Input channels shall be capable of supporting the specified manufacturers current
range of conventional detectors and manual call points, these being 24V d.c.
operational.
28. These circuits shall be fully monitored for open and short circuit faults providing
that these devices are installed correctly and terminated with the correct E.O.L.
device.
29. Output channels shalll be capable of providing a 24V output in the eve nt of an
alarm. This may be used for driving conventional bells/relays. Providing that these
devices are installed correctly and terminated with an E.O.L. resistor, the output
shall be fully monitored for open and short circuit faults. A total alarm load of
500mA at 24v DC shall be provided from the interface unit in the event of an alarm
condition being initiated.
30. An auxilliary, 24v DC, 500mA, power supply shall be available from the interface
unit for the control of ancilliary services.
31. Within the enclosure provision shall be made for mounting up to 4 octal base relays
for remote signalling along with a suitable voltage barrier.
32. In the event of any of the above faults occurring or a problem developing with the
mains or battery supply, a suitable fault message will be displayed throughout the
system, e.g.
Mains Supply Lost

I/F No. 5 GRND FLR Exit
O/S 20 Loop 1.
33. Control panel software shall automatically differentiate between extinguishant and
conventional interface devices, thus ensuring that upon operation of Start
Sounders extinguishant is not released. This identification process shall not
require any need to set switches on interface units.
34. Confirmation that loop communications between interface units and main control
panel are being carried out shall be identified by means of an on-board L.E.D.
which shall illuminate upon a communications breakdown. Similarly an indication
will be provided to represent 240V a.c. is being supplied to the unit.

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PART 3 : EXECUTION
3.1 SYSTEM INSTALLATION
1. All wiring within the system shall be carried out, utilising 2 core 1.5mm( shielded
cable, sheathed with P.V.C. This wiring will not exceed 1km in length for individual
loop circuits and since the system specified employs a complex data transmission
system a continuous earth screen for each loop is required.
2. For any individual loop the maximum inter-core capacitance shall not exceed 0.5(F
and the loop resistance of any single core shall not exceed 13 ohms.
3.2 MAINTENANCE SERVICE:
A. Maintenance Service Contract: Provide maintenance of fire alarm systems

and equipment for a period I 2 months commencing with Substantial
Completion, using factory-authorized service representative.
B. Basic Services: Systematic. routine maintenance visits on a quarterly

basis at times coordinated with the Owner. In addition, respond of service
calls within 24 hours of notification of system trouble. Adjust and replace
defective parts and components with original manufacturers replacement
parts, components, and supplies.
A. General: Furnish extra materials, matching products installed (as described

below). Packaging with protective covering for storage, and identifying with
labels clearly describing contents.
B. Call point Units: Furnish quantity equal to 10 percent of the number of units
installed, but not less than one.
C. Smoke Detectors, and heat Detectors: Furnish quantity equal to 10 percent

of the number of units of each type installed but not less than one of each
type.
D. Bells: Furnish quantity equal to 2 percent of the number of units of each type size
installed but not less than one of each type.
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SECTION EL-18
DATA SYSTEM
Scope of Work
A. The contractor shall supply, install, test the Data system (PVC, G.I conduit,
Trunking, Cable Tray, Flexible Conduits, Draw boxes, Box outlets and draw wires
only for Data system )
B. All related works required for the proper performance of a complete raceway
system.
C. The contractor is responsible to make full coordination with the other services &
latest furniture layout to finalized exact location of points and connections.
SECTION EL-
19
PABLIC ADDRESS
SYSTEM
Scope of Work
A. The contractor shall supply, install, test the public address system
(conduit, conduit, boxes, and draw wires only )
B. The conduits routing shall be from each point up to main box
C. The contractor is responsible to make full coordination with the other
services & latest furniture layout to finalized exact location of points and
connections.
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SECTION EL-20
ELECTRICAL TESTS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. Provide labor, materials, temporary wiring, testing equipment, load banks,

technical supervision and services, and perform operations required for testing of
electrical equipment and installations and related work as specified herein and as
shown on the drawings.
B. Work Included: The work shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. Preliminary inspections and tests.
2. Electrical acceptance tests.
3. Operational tests.
C. Related Work Specified Elsewhere
1. Basic Electrical Requirements
2. Basic Electrical Materials and Methods
1.02 DESCRIPTION
A. Preliminary testing and visual inspections shall be conducted prior to acceptance

and operational tests to avoid delays.
B. Electrical acceptance tests shall be conducted to assure that electrical materials,

and their installations are in accordance with contract documents, regulatory
agencies, applicable codes and standards listed herein, and that they may be
energized.
C. Operational tests shall be conducted to assure capability of equipment and

systems to perform as specified and designed.
A. Testing and testing equipment shall conform to the latest edition of reference
specifications specified herein and to applicable codes and requirements o f local
authorities having jurisdiction.
1. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with provisions of the applicable

electrical code and standards.
2. Comply with latest edition of relevant IEC/S standards for equipment

testings.
3. Comply with applicable provisions of IEE wiring regulations or NFMA equal

regulations.
B. Personnel engaged in the testing of electrical equipment and systems shall have
a minimum of five (5) years of continuous experience in the testing of the
equipment and systems to be tested. Submit evidence of such qualifications to
the Engineer.
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C. Contractor shall furnish testing equipment as required. Testing equipment,
meters and instruments shall have been properly calibrated and certified within six
(6) months prior to testing and shall be in satisfactory condition to perform its
functions.
D. Contractor shall provide an appropriate and stable source of electrical power to

the test locations.
E. Perform tests in the presence of the Engineer.
F. Electrical equipment and installation shall meet acceptance and operational tests.
Promptly repair or replace defective work and repeat the tests until the particular
system and component parts thereof receive the approval of the Engineer. Any
damages resulting from tests shall be repaired and/or damaged materials
replaced, to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
G. It is essential that certain trades and manufacturer's technical representatives be

present during the testing. These representatives shall include:
1. Electrical subcontractor who is thoroughly familiar with the project as to its

intent, what equipment has been provided and how it is supposed to
operate.
2. Supplier of equipment particularly where packaged equipment has been

provided.
3. Manufacturer's representative who is thoroughly familiar with the operation

of the equipment.
H. The operation of the electrical installation by the Engineer does not constitute an
acceptance of the electrical installations. Final acceptance will depend on
Contractor's demonstration of compliance with contract documents, completion of
adjustments as specified and required, and submission of required documentation
and certification of approval by governing authorities.
I. Continuity tests shall be performed using direct current and audible bells or
buzzers. Use of telephones is not acceptable.
J. Safety devices such as rubber gloves and blankets, glow detectors, hot sticks,
helmets, eye shields, protective screens and barriers, danger signs, etc. shall be
used to adequately protect and warn personnel in the vicinity of the tests.
1.04 SCHEDULING
A. Scheduling of tests shall be as approved by the Engineer.
B. Schedule tests so that equipment can be energized immediately after completing

the tests and approval of the reports.
C. Notify the Engineer two (2) weeks prior to testing.
1.05 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit the following in accordance with the requirements specified under

"Submittals" in Section 16010.
1. Submit two (2) copies of test reports including actual readings and corrected
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readings after each test period.
2. Submit four (4) bound copies of final approved test reports at the
completion of tests.
3. Test reports shall be signed by the persons performing the tests and the
witnesses to the tests and include, but not be limited to, the following data.
a. Date of test.
b. Description of equipment tested.
c. Description of test.
d. Test results.
e. Conclusions and recommendations.
f. Identification of test equipment.
4. Include copies of the final approved test reports in the maintenance

manuals.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Examine conditions at the job site where work of this Section is to be performed
to insure proper arrangement and fit of the work. Start of work implies
acceptance of job site conditions.
3.02 PREPARATION
A. Examine the Contract Drawings and specifications in order to insure the

completeness of the work required under this Section.
B. Cooperate in the coordination and scheduling of the work of this Section with the
work of related trades, so as not to delay job progress.
C. Testing of outdoor equipment shall not be performed during inclement weather.

Ground resistance tests on direct buried ground conductors or rods shall not be
performed within 48 hours after rainfall.
D. Megger and high potential testing shall not be performed during periods of high
relative humidity. A guard shall be stationed at each location where exposed
cables, buswork, connections or other components exist during megger and high
potential testing.
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E. Equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned prior to testing. Vacuum the interiors of
cubicles and remove foreign material. Insulators, bushings and bus supports
shall be wiped clean with a lint free cloth.
F. Preliminary tests and visual inspections of the electrical installation including

verification checks of factory wiring shall be conducted prior to electrical
acceptance and operational tests to avoid delays, and to assure that equipment
and installations are free of faulty conditions prior to the application of test
voltages.
G. Where the equipment or system under test is interrelated with and depends upon
other equipment, systems and/or controls for proper operation, functioning and
performance, the latter shall be operated simultaneously with the equipment or
system under test.
H. Test fuses for continuity.
I. Test current transformers for continuity and proper polarity.
J. Test potential transformers for continuity and absence of short circuits.
K. Set protective devices in accordance with the approved coordination study.
L. If generators, motors or transformers require drying out to obtain the required
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insulation valves, the drying method shall be in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations.
M. Verify that shipping devices and restraints have been removed.
3.03 APPLICATION
A. Equipment that can be paralleled under any conditions including interlock defeat
shall be tested for proper phasing using hot-phase hot-stick or other approved
methods. This includes, but is not limited to, primary selector switches, automatic
transfer switches, tie breakers and busses, etc. at medium and low voltage levels.
B. Full load currents of feeders serving single phase loads shall be measured to
assure an equal load balance on each phase. Branch circuits shall be
reconnected if necessary to achieve this balance.
C. Megger values specified are minimum acceptable values at an ambient

temperature of 16 degrees C and low relative humidity. Contractor shall convert
readings to equivalent values at 16 degrees C if measurements are taken under
other conditions.
D. The phase rotation at busses, panels, switchboards, switchgear, etc. shall be

checked and verified using a phase sequence meter for consistency and
conformity to recognized standards, i.e. A-B-C left to right, top to bottom, front to
back, when facing front of the equipment, and to provide an A-B-C (1-2-3)
clockwise rotation. Where electrical installations and extensions of existing
systems, or in new buildings at existing sites, phase rotation shall conform to the
existing.
3.04 TESTS
A. Low Voltage Wire and Cable (600 Volts and Less)
1. Wire and cable shall be tested for continuity, freedom from short circuits
and grounds by a1000vdc.Megger to assure adequate insulation
resistances for each conductor.
2. Test Voltages: Megger instrument shall be 1000 volts DC applied for one
minute.
3. Acceptable Test Results: Insulation resistance between phase conductors

and any phase conductor to ground shall be not less than 2 mega -ohms for
connected conductors and 100 mega-ohms for disconnected conductors.
B. Panel boards
1. Equipment shall be tested for continuity, freedom from short circuits, and
grounds and meggered to assure adequate resistances.
2. Test Voltages: Megger instrument shall be 1,000 volts DC for equipment

rated 415 volts and 500 volts DC for equipment rated 250 volts, applied for
one minute.
3. Acceptable Test Results: Insulation resistance phase to phase and any

phase to ground shall be not less than 100 mega-ohms for equipment rated
415 volts and 25 mega-ohms for equipment rated 240 volts.
D. Grounding System
1. General
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a. Tests on individual ground rods shall be performed with each rod
isolated from each other and the grounding system.
b. Tests on the grounding system shall be made after installation and

interconnection of the ground system elements including individual
ground rods, ground grid cables, connections to structural steel,
reinforcing bars, incoming water piping, ground busses on walls and
within equipment, etc.
2. Tests of Individual Ground Rods
a. Measure the resistance to earth of each individual ground rod using a

Biddle Co. ground tester or two auxiliary ground rods as described in
IEEE Standard 550 paragraph 3.4.2 using an alternating test current.
Locate the auxiliary rods at sufficient distance from the rod under tests
to insure that the regions in which their resistances are localized do not
overlap. Calculated resistances to earth shall not exceed 2.5 ohms.
b. If the resistance is greater than 2.5 ohms, it shall be reduced by

lengthening the rod or driving additional rods with a minimum
separation of 3 m and connecting the rods together until the resistance
is less than 2.5 ohms.
3. Tests of the Grounding System: Test ground system for continuity by

applying a low voltage DC source of current, capable of furnishing up to 100
amperes. The ground path using structural steel must conduct 100
amperes. Resistance as calculated from the current and voltage shall not
exceed 5 ohms.
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E. Circuit and Motor Disconnects: Upon completion of the installation of electrical
disconnects, energize circuits and demonstrate capability and compliance with
requirements. Except as otherwise indicated, do not test switches by operating
them under load. However, demonstrate switch operation through six
opening/closing cycles with circuit unloaded. Open each switch enclosure for
inspection of interior, mechanical and electrical connections, fuse installation and
for verification of type and rating of fuses installed. Correct deficiencies, then
retest to demonstrate compliance. Remove and replace defective units with new
units and retest.
F. Receptacles
1. Upon completion of wire tests, check receptacles for proper voltages and
phasing, utilizing a receptacle tester for 240 volt 15 and 20 ampere devices
and a voltmeter for other devices.
2. Test three phase receptacles for proper phase rotation using a phase
sequence meter.
3. Grounded receptacles shall be tested for location and the effectiveness of

the ground insert.
4. Test ground fault circuit interrupter receptacles with both local and remote
fault simulations in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
G. Lighting Switches: Test lighting switches for correct operation with special
emphasis on 3- and 4-way switches.
H. Lighting Fixtures: Verify proper operation of lighting fixtures.
I. Emergency Lighting Units - Battery Operated: After emergency lighting units

have been installed and building circuits have been energized with the normal
power source, apply and interrupt electrical energy to demonstrate proper
operation. Remove and replace malfunctioning units with new units and proceed
with retesting. Include the following tests:
1. Duration of supply.
2. Low battery voltage shutdown.
3. Normal transfer to battery source and retransfer to normal.
4. Low supply voltage transfer.
J. Control Circuits: Test control circuits for proper functioning and fail safe
operation.
K. Television System: Upon completion of the installation of television system
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components, and after circuitry has been energized with the power source, test
television systems to demonstrate capability and compliance with requirements
including, but not limited to, video output signal strength at each television
camera, monitor and receiver location. Where possible, correct malfunctioning
units at site, then retest to demonstrate compliance, otherwise remove and
replace with new units and proceed with retesting.
L. Fire Alarm System
1. Provide the services of a factory-authorized service representative to

supervise the field system pre- testing, testing, adjustment and
programming.
2. Pre-testing: Upon completing installation of the system, align and adjust the
system and perform pre-testing. Determine, through pre-testing, the
conformance of the system to the requirements of the drawings and
specifications. Correct deficiencies by replacing malfunctioning or damaged
items with new items and retest until satisfactory performance and
conditions are achieved.
3. Testing
a. Perform electrical and mechanical tests required by the equipment

manufacturer's certification form. In addition, measure and adjust
each of the ionization detectors to the maximum stable sensitivity
setting. This shall be performed with the detector at its operational
location and under normal operational environmental conditions in the
area. Bench settings are not acceptable.
b. The completed smoke detection system shall be tested to insure that it

is operating properly. This test shall consist of exposing the installed
units to a standard fire test. Failure of the devices to detect smoke
shall be considered a failure of the system and detectors in that
system shall be re-adjusted or replaced. Acceptance of the system
shall also require a demonstration of the stability of the system. This
shall be adequately demonstrated if the system operates for a ninety
(90) day test period without any unwarranted alarms. Should an
unwarranted alarm(s) occur, the Contractor shall readjust or replace
the detector(s) and begin another ninety (90) day test period. The
Contractor shall recheck the detectors using the fire test after each
readjustment or replacement of detectors. This test shall not start until
the Owner has obtained beneficial use of the building under tests.
c. Wiring shall be checked and tested to insure there are no grounds,

opens or short circuits.
d. A checkout report shall be prepared and submitted, one copy of which

shall be registered with the equipment manufacturer. The report shall
include, but not be limited to:
1) A list of equipment installed and wired.
2) Indication that equipment is properly installed and functions and

conforms with these specifications.
3) Test of individual zones as applicable.
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4) Serial numbers, locations by zone and model number for each
installed detector.
5) Voltage (sensitivity) settings for each ionization and

photoelectric detector as measured in place with the HVAC
system operating.
6) Response time on thermostats and flame detectors.
7) Technician's name, certificate number and date.
e. After completion of the tests and adjustments listed above, submit the
following information to the Engineer:
1) "As-built" conduit layout diagrams including wire color code

and/or tag number.
2) "As-built" wiring diagrams.
3) Detailed catalog data on installed system components.
4) Copy of the test report.
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Section EL-01 General Electrical Requirements 1 -8

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GENERAL ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 SCOPE OF WORKS

A. The procurement, installation and other works described in this

B. Any works whether shown or not on the contract drawings and/or

1.2 WORKS INCLUDED

A. Complete installation of all cable routes including conduits etc.

B. Complete cabling of whole 415/240 V networks including cables,

C. Complete installation of all equipment and accessories connected

D. Complete installation of all wiring equipments and accessories for

1- Fire alarm system

E. Complete installation of grounding system.

F. Complete installation of diesel generator systems with all related

G. Installation of conduits and other cable routes as well as pull

H. Other works required as per contract documents like interior lights,

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A. The Contractor shall comply with all statutory requirements and

PART 4 CLIMATIC CONDITIONS

A. Extremes of temperature and humidity are experienced in UAE.

B. All electrical equipment accessories and fittings employed in the

- Maximum sun radiation temperature in summer

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Voltage 415 Volts + 6%

Neutral Solidly earthed

Fault level 31 MVA at 415 Volts

Fault duration 0.5 seconds

A. The capacities and ratings of the equipment, electrical

B. Sizes of electrical cables and wires, although indicated on

PART 7 FUSING AND PROTECTION

A. The ratings (in amperes) of circuit breakers of distribution boards

B. On completion of the installation it shall be the responsibility if the

C. The Contractor shall be held liable to make good any damage

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PART 9 STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS

A. All works contained herein shall be subject in every respect to the

B. All electrical installation and materials shall comply with

- IEEE, DEWA, DCD.

- and other Local Authorities Regulations

If materials and equipment are not specified in above mentioned

C. Standards for materials and the design of equipment are quoted

D. In the event the Contractor is offering materials or equipment

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F. Materials are related to a standard whenever applicable and it is

PART 10 CONTRACTORS REPRESENTATIVE, STAFF AND WORKMEN

A. The Contractor shall keep permanently on the site a competent

B. The Contractor shall also employ one or more assistant electrical

C. The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer the Schedule of

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A. The Contractor is responsible for the coordination installation of

B. Exact location of all electrical equipment shall be determined on

C. Where work includes installation of large items of equipment such

D. All trades concerned will be required to cooperate with Contractor

E. Drawings of other Trades which are not forming part of this

PART 12 TRAINING OF CLIENTS PERSONNEL

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for training a number of

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A. On completion of the electrical installation, the Contractor shall, in

PART 14 SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND

A. All builders work including concrete foundations and supporting

B. Provide fully dimensioned builders work drawings, showing all

C. All methods of anchoring and fastening to building structures shall

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