METHOD STATEMENT

FOR
MV CABLE PULLING AND INSTALLATION
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SCOPE

2. DEFINITIONS

3. HEALTH AND SAFETY

4. OPERATION

5. INSTALLATION AND FIXATION

6. RESPONSIBILITIES

7. MANPOWER REQUIRED

8. MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS

9. EQUIPMENTS REQUIREMENTS

10. WASTE MANAGEMENT

11. SPECIAL CONTROL MEASURES

12. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

13. DISTRIBUTION

1.SCOPE
 This procedure to clear the method of the supply, Installations and
Pulling of MV Cable .
 This document details Installation and Pulling of MV Cable :
1. Preparation of work.
2. Delivery and inspection upon arrival of material at site.
 3. Installation of the system.

2. DEFINITIONS
PQP : Project Quality Plan

PSP : Project Safety Plan

QCP : Quality Control Procedure

HSE : Health, Safety and Environment

MS : Method Statement

ITP : Inspection Test Plan

QA/QC : Quality Assurance / Quality Control Engineer.

WIR : Inspection and Test Request

MIR : Material Verification Record.

3. HEALTH AND SAFETY

 Strictly followed as per the manufacturer's Health and Safety
recommendations for handling and use of the materials.

 Ensure all involved personnel shall be aware of the same.

 Specific safety measures have to follow as applicable, and all the safety
measures are covered separately in the project safety plan.

4. OPERATION
 Material:

 Material used will be as approved by the Engineer.

 The sizes and routes routing will be as per the approved Shop
Drawings.

 Storage and Protection:

 Deliver components parts to site, completely identified in accordance

with shop and certified CAD Drawings prepared for this work.
  Store in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, above
ground, properly protected from the weather and construction activities.

5. INSTALLATION AND FIXATION

 Pre-Installation:
 All materials and documentation relevant to this particular section of
works will be checked and verified ensuring that these are correct and
approved type.
 Prior to the commencement of works, ensure that the areas for
permanent installation are ready, accessible and in suitable condition.

 Excavation:
1. Permit to Work (PTW) shall be raised for the excavation clearly
mentioning the location of work, size of excavation and levels.
2. Excavations area shall be surveyed and marked to the lines and levels
as shown on the drawings.
3. The area of excavation will be cordoned off using safety devices.
4. Ensure the working area at any confined space is free from any
Hazardous Gas by proper Gas testing using the Gas testing
instrument.

 Materials:
1. Not necessary for the construction shall be removed carefully and
stored neatly for reinstating after the construction works.
2. The material received from the client shall be stored in designated area
of store.
3. Arrangements shall be made to protect against effects of weather and
environment.

 Pulling:
1. Insulation resistance of the cables shall be checked before laying
cables.
2. After the test, the end of the cable shall be sealed to prevent the
ingress of moisture.
3. Location of the panels / equipment shall be identified.
4. Cables shall be lubricated if bends in conduits are encountered in a run
to facilitate drawing in.
5. Cables must not be bent to a radius of less than 12 times the overall
diameter of the cable.
6. Rollers must be used where cables are installed in an open trench
using a pulling rope and eye; cable rollers are to be used at frequent
intervals to support the cables and must never be more than 3 meters
apart.
7. The rollers are to be placed securely to prevent movement.
 8. The pulling rope must be equipped with a swivel and be attached to the
cable by a stocking grip with pulling eye.
9. The cable drum intended for cable pulling shall be identified as per that
indicated in the drum schedule.
10. The cable drums shall be un-packed and placed on a cable roller, as
required.
11. Cable laying will generally start from one end of the route length or at
any suitable point, as necessary.
12. Depending on the weight and size of the drum, suitable size of the
cable rolling shaft (Spindle) shall be placed inside the central axis of
the drum.
13. Suitable jacks shall be placed firmly on the ground and jackedup to
allow clearance from the ground depending on the size of the cable
drum.
14. The drum shall be lifted by required equipment and placed on the
jacks.
15. The cable drum will be correctly positioned and the direction of cable
pulling as indicated by arrow on the drum shall be complied.
16. The cable shall be drawn into the trench smoothly with a minimum of
stops and at an average speed of between 9-12 meters per minute, to
avoid irregular movement.

 Termination:
1. Termination point inside the panels / equipment shall be considered for
suitable spare length to be left available during pulling of cable
termination.
2. After cutting the cable to the required length the termination work will
be conducted as per ADDC Standard.
3. Jointing and Termination will be carried out as per ADDC standards. All
jointing and termination work will be carried out by trained technicians,
experienced in such work for the operating voltage concerned.
4. Proper crimping tools shall be used compression type lugs. All cables
are to be terminated used glands of proper type and size as per area
classification.
5. The gland shall be assembled strictly in accordance with
manufacturer’s instruction, particular attention being paid to ensure
good mechanical and electrical contact between part without excessive
strain or distortion of cable.
6. The entire body of the cable must enter the gland. The cable shall be
on a straight axis from a point at least six diameter before entering the
gland. Seals shall be checked for correct size at the point of
application.
7. Unused cable entries shall be closed with plug suitable for the degree
of protection classification.
8. After completion of indoor and outdoor termination the cable is ready
for Testing.
 Commissioning:
1. The following calibrated testing instruments will be used:
 1 KV / 5 KV IR Test Kit - 1 no.
 Multi Meter - 1 no.
 Continuity Tester - 1 no.
 Continuity Tester - 1 no.
 Torque wrench - 1 no.
 VLF - Test Kit.
2. Before starting the test, the corresponding Circuit Breakers at
both ends of the cables are racked out and earthed properly.
3. Test will be conducted at the MV panel end. The opposite end of the
cable termination will be secured & protected. Testing engineer will be
at the end where high voltage is applied and another Engineer to
monitor at the opposite end of the cable.
4. Insulation Resistance will be done first: (a) between termination lugs;
(b) Phase, Neutral and Earth termination lug; (c) conductor to
termination lug. This will be done one minute each at 5kV, and the
results are noted as per approved test report format.
5. The continuity test and phase sequence tests would be carried out and
results would be recorded for records and future reference.

 Technical Assistance:
 The installation supervising technician for the system trade shall
instruct the CONSULTANT Engineer, and Construction Site
Manager on the programming and correct operation of the system
after the installation is completed.
 This instruction shall be scheduled at the convenience of the staff.
 All such instruction shall be properly recorded.
 WIR will be issued for Consultant approval upon making sure that
the installation of the system equipment’s done as per approved
shopdrawings, approved specs and manufacturer recommendations.

6. RESPONSIBILITIES

 PROJECT MANAGER
1. To ensure that all the preparation and application works are
carried out according to the Contract Specification and with the
approved drawings.

2. To ensure that the progressing of works is carried out according

to the planned program and as per the approved method of
statement.

3. To ensure that all the equipment and material required

executing the work are available according to the planned
construction program.
 4. To co-ordinate with the Main contractor, MEP coordinator,
Safety Officer for a safe and proper execution of the works.

 SITE ENGINEER
1. To ensure that the works are carried out according to the
Contract Specification, approved method statement and the
shop drawings.

2. To provide all necessary information and distribute

responsibilities to his construction.

3. To monitor the progress of work in relation with the work

program and to report to the Project Manager.

4. To co-ordinate with the safety officer and to ensure that the

works are carried out in safe practicing method.

 FOREMAN
1. The foreman will carry out his duties by maintaining continuous
coordination with the site engineer on daily basis, and ensure
proper distribution of the work force on the required and planned
locations.

2. To ensure that his assistant foreman/ charge hand are aware of

the job requirements and they have enough information to carry
out their duties properly.

3. To ensure that the daily work is progressing as planned and

advice the site engineer of any requirement for additional
resources.

4. To ensure in consultation with the site engineer that the

manpower involved in the works are moving as agreed and
planned for the work.

5. To control disposal of waste materials according to the

instructions received from the site engineer.

6. To ensure full coordination with the safety officer to maintain

safe working and proper house keeping of the site, following the
proved safety measures and further ensure that all his working
team are aware of the same to prevent accident and losses.

7. To inform the site engineer regarding areas ready for inspection.

 8. Foreman and the storekeeper are responsible for the distribution
and control of materials.

 SAFETY ENGINEER
1. Ensure the implementation of all the safety measures in
accordance with the HSE plan and everybody aware of it for it’s
proper implementation.

2. Ensure all the implemented safety measures are adequate to

maintain safe working on the site.

3. Inspect all the site activities and train the person to prevent
accidents and it’s proper implementation.

4. Ensure that the site is maintained clean and tidy.

 TECHNICIAN FROM SUPPILER

1. The carrying-out of work and the proper distribution of all the
available resources in coordination with the sub-contractor
Site Engineer on a daily basis.
2. Daily reports of the works are achieved and coordinated for
the future planning with the Site Engineer.
3. Complying with the sub-contractor basic design practices,
particularly those related to safety and engineering
4. Meeting with any type of unforeseen incident or requirement
and reporting the same to the Site Engineer immediately.

 STORE KEEPER
1. Responsible for overall Store operations in making sure to
store the material delivery to the site and keep it in suitable
area that will keep the material in safe from rusty and
damage.
2. One who will acknowledge the receiving of materials at site in
coordination with QA/QC and concerned Engineer.

7. MANPOWER REQUIRED
 Charge hand and Experienced Technicians

8. MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS
 MV Cable Components and Accessories.
9. EQUIPMENTS REQUIREMENTS
 The Equipment that will be engaged for Installation and Pulling of MV
Cable will be as follows:

1. Cable Rollers
2. Cable Pulling Grip
3. Hand Cable cutter
4. Manual Cable Crimpers
5. Hacksaw blade
6. Power Tools
7. Tool Box
8. Measuring Tape
9. Ladders / Scaffoldings/Platform
10. Hand tools Hilti Drill Machine
11. Hilti Concrete Bit (6mm to 16 mm)
12. Anchor Bolt/Screw
13. Screw Driver
14. Adjustable Spanner
15. Hammer
16. Electrician’s Knife
17. Multi Meter
18. 1 KV / 5 KV IR Test Kit
19. Continuity Tester
20. Torque wrench
21. VLF – Test Kit

10. WASTE MANAGEMENT

 The Rubbish which would be created from our scope of works will be
disposed to the designated dumping ground.

11. SPECIAL CONTROL MEASURES

 The following general control measures against Safety, Environment and
Quality shall be required for our scope of work and special control
measures are not applicable for us :

 Proper PPE must be worn at all time

 Permit to work at height > 2m where applicable
 Lifting operation permit (using crane) where applicable.
 Confined space permit where applicable.
 Approved work method statement and risk assessment will be made
available to site.
 All workers doing the work shall be briefed on this method statement
 and risk assessment.

12. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

 This method Statement should be read in conjunction with the below
referenced documentations:

 ITP for Anti – termite Treatment.

 Insulation Resistance and continuity Test Report.

13. DISTRIBUTION
 Copy of this method statement shall be issued to the following for
information/ action/ comments:

1. Project Manager

2. Site Engineer

3. Foremen

4. Safety Engineer

5. Technician From Supplier

6. Store Keeper