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METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION

OF POWER FACTOR CORRECTION
CAPACITORS (PFCC)

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REVISION CONTROL SHEET

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Purpose…………………………………………………………………………….. 4
2 Scope of Work…………………………………………………………………….. 4
3 Responsible Personnel on Site..……………………………………………… 4
4 Storage…………………………………………………………….………………. 4
5 Pre-Installation…………………………………………………………………… 4
6 Installation………………………………………………………………………… 5
7 Reference Documents…………………………………………………………. 5
8 Safety……………………………………………………………………………… 6
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1. Purpose

This method of statement covers the in-site installations of PFCC as defined in the
General Specification.

2. Scope of Work

This procedure will define the method to be used to ensure that the PFCC
installations, on-site assembly, final connection and workmanship are acceptable,
correct, safe and conforms 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

4.1 Unload the PFCC to the designated unloading area. Use fork lift or mobile crane to
unload self standing panels.

4.2 Ensure that the PFCC are stored in dry and clean locations.

4.3 Make sure that the storage area is safe.

5. Pre-Installation

5.1 All materials and documentation relevant to this particular section of works shall be
checked prior to installation.

5.2 Ensure that the location wherein the PFCC were installed are accessible, clean and free
of debris and foreign materials and suitable for installations.
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6. Installation

6.1 Check the cable trenches and supports are painted and ready for permanent installation
of the said equipment.

6.2 Move the PFCC from the storage area to their designated Locations. Fully crated
panels shipped on a timber sub-base shall be lifted under the sub-base.

6.3 When moving the fully crated PFCC from the storage area to their Locations of
installation using fork lifts, the mast must be as close as possible to the face of the crate
and forks must be fully projected under the crate. Lift the fully crated PFCC squarely.

6.4 Uncrate, unpack and remove the PFCC from its timber base. Care must be taken to
protect the Feeder Pillars from unnecessary scratches or bents on the panels.

6.5 Move in the PFCC using steel pipe rollers to its final location. Care must be taken to
ensure that the PFCC does not over balanced while being moved to its final locations.

6.6 Align the PFCC horizontally and vertically.

6.7 Secure the PFCC assembly and ensure that it is fixed properly on its base.

6.8 Remove all unused bolts, nuts, washers and clean the PFCC. Feeder Pillars side
covers and doors shall be put back. Ensuring that it is properly tightened.

6.9 Conduct insulation resistance test on the PFCC to ensure that all joints are properly
insulated.

6.11 Raise Request for Inspection for switchgear installation.

6.12 After all the testing has been successfully sign-off and accepted by the Consultant,
cable dressing and termination will commence.

7. Reference Documents

7.1 Approved Electrical Shop Drawings

7.2 Approved Material Submittals for PFCC
7.3 Approved QA/QC Installation and Test Plan
7.4 Factory Test Certificates of the said equipments
7.5 Operation and Maintenance Manuals for PFCC
7.6 Approved Material Inspection Report
7.7 Approved Safety Plan
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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, tidy and free from
rubbish.

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