Method of Statement for Installations of Dry type Transformer

This method of statement covers the on-site installations of Dry type Transformer as defined in
the General Specification.

2. Scope of Work

This procedure will define the method to off-loading and installation to be used to ensure that the
transformers are correct and acceptable and shall conform to the

Contract Documents and Specification.

3. Responsible Personnel on Site

3.1. Construction Manager

3.2. Electrical Field Engineers

3.3. Safety Officer

3.4. QA/QC Engineer

3.5. Electrical Supervisors

4. Storage and Off-loading

4.1 Use Fork Lifts or Mobile Crane to off-load the transformers. Make sure that the capacity of
the fork lifts or mobile crane can carry the weight of the transformers.

4.2 Off load the transformer on the designated offloading area. Proper care must be observed
during offloading to prevent unnecessary damage or dents on the transformers.

4.3 Ensure that the transformers are properly protected and covered with tarpaulin.

5. Pre-Installation

5.1 All materials and documentation relevant to this particular section of works shall be checked
by the Construction Department prior to the commencement of works ensuring that these are
correct and approved type.

5.2 Before any permanent works will continue, pre-inspection on all materials, tools and access
for installation to be carried out.
6. Installation

It has been presumed that all related civil works has been completed prior to transformer
installation.

6.1 Before the transformer will be delivered to site, ensure that the transformer railing is fixed
as per approved drawings and comply on municipality requirement.

6.2 Move the transformers from the designated off-loading area or storage area using fork lift
and set them in position near to the transformer room. Make sure that the orientation of the
transformer with regards to the position of cable entries is correct.

6.3 Push in the transformers inside the transformer room. Set the transformer on their final
positions and make sure that they are properly secured and protected.

6.4 Raise Request for Inspection for Transformer Installation.

6.5 Conduct on site test for the transformer. Test shall include winding insulation resistance test
and shall conform to manufacturers recommendation and specification. All tests must be
recorded and conducted in the presence of Consultant by manufacturer testing engineer.

6.6 Dress and terminate the incoming and outgoing cables on the transformers. Ensure that the
cables were supported properly. Cable glands, lugs and termination kits shall be approved type.

6.7 After termination works has been completed, clean the transformer cable box and ensure
that it is free from foreign materials and excess openings must be sealed off and ensure that all
the connections are properly tight and torque.

6.8 Raise Request for Inspection for the cable terminations and dressing.

6.9 Cover the cable boxes. Bolts and nuts must be tightened properly. Make sure that the
transformer room is clean and free from foreign materials

7. Reference Documents

7.1 Approved Electrical Shop Drawings

7.2 Approved Layout Drawings by municipality

7.3 Contract Material Submittals

7.4 Factory Test Certificates

7.5 Operation and Maintenance Manuals of Transformer

8. Safety

8.1 All safety precautions shall be followed as per approved safety plan & procedure.

Ensure all involved persons are aware of the same.

8.2 Ensure that tradesman will keep their working places clean and tidy.