SECTION 16442 DISTRIBUTION BOARDS PART 1 - GENERAL

Read and conform to all electrical sections of these specifications,the general instructions for electrical division, section 16010, apply to and form part of all electrical sections. These shall be read in conjunction with design drawings. 1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions apply to this Section. Requirements of all relevant sections of Division 16 apply to this section.

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DESCRIPTION

A. Related Work: 1. Section 16100 - Conduits. 2. Section 16111 - Cable Trays. 3. Section 16115 - Trunking. 4. Section 16120 - Wires and Cables. 5. Section 16140 - Wiring Devices. 1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Applicable Standards 1. IEC 898/EN60 898 2. BS EN60-898 3. BS 5486 Part 12 4. IEC 947-2 5. DEWA REGULATIONS 1.04 SUBMISSIONS

A. Submit in accordance with Section 01340. B. Product Data: 1. Submit: a. Fully detailed specifications for the enclosures and components of distribution boards with relevant sheets of manufacturer's catalogues.
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Confirmation that boards offered comply with the relevant specifications.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.01 MANUFACTURERS OF COMPONENTS Refer Approved List of Manufacturers

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LIGHTING AND APPLIANCE DISTRIBUTION BOARDS

A. Distribution Boards feeding lights, fans, sockets outlets and other appliances: .1 Distribution boards shall be manufactured to comply with BS EN 604 39-3 and BS 5486 Part 12 with degree of protection to IP 42 in conditioned areas and IP 55 in unconditioned areas, i.e., Plant Rooms etc. Refer to Distribution Boards schedules for rating and type of feeders required. Type, mains, ampere capacity, branch circuit rating and total number of circuits shall be as shown on schedules. Circuit breaker panels shall have dead front sheet steel enclosures, flush doors with concealed hinges, flush lock and latch, and concealed trim bolts. Locks shall be stainless steel satin finished and keyed alike. Provide four sets of keys to the Owner. Fused switch panels shall have dead front sheet steel enclosures without doors. Boards shall be 1.6mm zinc coated sheet steel corrosion resistant treatment after all forming and welding have been completed and all holes have been punched. The finish coat shall be electrically deposited epoxy coated powdered paint both inside and outside light blue/grey colour. The distribution boards shall be rated for operation on a 400 volt, 3 phase and neutral (TP/N), 4 wire with neutral solidly grounded. Where more than one section is required, bolt sections together to form a rigid assembly.

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The bus bar and connections shall be of high conductivity tin plated
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copper bar mounted on heavy duty glass polyester supports. Bus joints and connections shall be bolted with high strength bolts and Belleville washers. Provide double sized neutral busses where indicated on schedule. Neutral bus-bars shall have one terminal per outgoing way. .10 Boards shall be for flush or surface mounting as shown on the drawings or as required for the area. Panels shall have adjustable trim clamps. Each panel shall be complete with a directory mounted on the inside of the door in a metal frame with a clear plastic cover. After completion of the wiring, type the directory, showing clearly the description of each circuit controlled from the panel. All distribution boards shall be complete with integral MCCB incomer and earth leakage protection as detailed on the drawings. Trim and doors shall be finished epoxy coated powder painted light blue/grey colour. Boards shall have suitably sized copper earth bars running full height of the board with one incoming terminal and one per outgoing way plus earth studs for additional connections. Distribution Boards shall have a maximum depth of 150mm.

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To be totally enclosed, dust protected, vermin proof, recess mounting type, containing all the necessary switching and protective devices, busbars and moulded circuit neutral connector block. Lighting Sections of the distribution boards as shown on drawings shall be provided with contactors of proper ratings for remote control. Separate neutral and earth link shall be provided with isolator inside all distribution boards.

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B. Cabinet: 1. Construction: robust sheet steel, fully rust proofed and stove enamelled. 2. Cabinet shall have a hinged door fitted with a lock and key. 3. The cabinet shall be constructed so that it is necessary to open the door to operate miniature circuit breakers. Access to interior components and internal wiring shall be gained by dismantling and removing a separate barrier within the enclosure. C. Bus Bars: 1. To be of appropriate current carrying capacity at least equal to the rating of the main incoming MCCB isolator. 2. To be copper. D. Moulded Circuit Neutral Connector Block: 1. To be of ample size to ensure a separate way is available on the connector block for the neutral conductor of each circuit.
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E. Miniature Circuit Breakers: 1. MCB shall comply with IEC 947-2 or IEC 898 and shall be symmetrical rail mounted type available in one, two, three or four poles version. 2. They shall be trip free type with quick make, quick break mechanism. 3. The rated ultimate breaking capacity (Icu) of the MCB's shall be at least equal to the prospective fault level at the point of the distribution system where they are installed. 4. The minimum rated ultimate breaking capacity (Icu) of the MCB shall be 10KA if not indicated on the drawings. 5. It shall be possible to reverse feed the MCB without reduction in performance. 6. Trip ratings as indicated on the schedules of points. 7. The MCB shall have thermal overload trip to accept 5% overload and to trip at 30% of rated current as per IEC 947-2. 8. The instantaneous magnetic trip shall operate at 5 to 10 times the rated current for 1P, 2P, 3P or 4P breakers, unless otherwise indicated on the drawings. 9. It shall be possible to replace 3 single-phase units with one 3-phase unit. 10. The breakers shall be of DIN type. 11. Evidence of the ultimate breaking capacity (Icu) shall be produced by test certificates from one of the internationally recognised High Voltage Laboratories (ASTA, CESI, ESEF/ASEFA, KEMA, PEHLA or SATS). 12. The operating mechanism shall be mechanically trip free from the operating handle so as to prevent the contacts from being held closed against short circuit and overload conditions. It shall be "automatic resetting type". 13. The operating handle shall be of the toggle type with possibility of padlocking facility and rotary handle. 14. Each pole shall be provided with bi-metallic thermal element for overload protection and magnetic element for short circuit protection. 15. Current discriminations tables shall be provided for each rating of the breaker. 16. The terminals shall be of the tunnel type (IP-20) in order to minimise the risk of direct contact. F. Lighting Contactors: 1. To IEC 158. 2. Single coil, electrically operated, mechanically held type. 3. Positive locking shall be obtained without the use of hooks, latches or semi-permanent magnets. 4. Contactor rating and number of poles: as shown on the drawings. 5. Operating coil; suitable for 230V, 50Hz supply. 6. Main contacts: double break silver to silver type protected by arcing contacts. 7. Contacts: self-aligning, renewable from the front panel. 8. Solenoids: shaded pole pattern of such construction that lamination noise is eliminated. 9. Control of contactor: by local or remote switches as indicated. A manual operating lever shall also be included.
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Separate bus bar shall be provided in the distribution boards for the contactors controlling part of the lighting circuits. Lighting contactors controlling all or part of the lighting circuits of distribution boards shall be mounted in the board enclosures.

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OVER CURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE

A. Current Limiting Circuit Breakers: 1. To be similar to moulded case circuit breakers, but shall be capable of interrupting heavy short circuit current similar to the cut off characteristic of high rupturing capacity fuses. 2. To incorporate electromagnetic repulsing mechanism, shall have a breaking capacity of 100 kA at 400V and shall limit the symmetrical fault current to 30 kA. B. Non-Automatic Circuit Breaker 1. Shall be similar to the moulded circuit breaker but without overcurrent protection. C. Residual Current Circuit Breakers (Previously COELCB) 1. Refer Section 16441.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.01 DISTRIBUTION BOARD INSTALLATION

A. Distribution board shall be flush mounted/surface mounted to suit the situation and as directed by the Engineer at site. They shall be installed with the vertical sides plumb and the top of DB at 180cm above finished floor level or as directed by the Engineer. B. The boards shall be properly earthed by connecting an earthing conductor from the main distribution earth bus bar to an earth connector welded to the cabinet and earthing bushings on the incoming and outgoing feeder circuits. C. Run conduits from each flush mounted panel and terminate each in a 200mmx200mmx150mm deep box in accessible area in ceiling space. Allow 50% spare conduits for future cabling. D. Mount panels plumb, securely, true and square. E. Do not use connecting conduits for support, close all unused openings. F. Connect loads to circuits as indicated. G. Provide padlocking facility for all breaker/switch units feeding elevator equipment.

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EARTHING (Refer to Section 16060) For related execution work refer to 16441.

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