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PIP ELSMC14
Low-Voltage Switch Rack Specification
PURPOSE AND USE OF PROCESS INDUSTRY PRACTICES
In an effort to minimize the cost of process industry facilities, this Practice has
been prepared from the technical requirements in the existing standards of major
industrial users, contractors, or standards organizations. By harmonizing these technical
requirements into a single set of Practices, administrative, application, and engineering
costs to both the purchaser and the manufacturer should be reduced. While this Practice
is expected to incorporate the majority of requirements of most users, individual
applications may involve requirements that will be appended to and take precedence
over this Practice. Determinations concerning fitness for purpose and particular matters
or application of the Practice to particular project or engineering situations should not
be made solely on information contained in these materials. The use of trade names
from time to time should not be viewed as an expression of preference but rather
recognized as normal usage in the trade. Other brands having the same specifications
are equally correct and may be substituted for those named. All Practices or guidelines
are intended to be consistent with applicable laws and regulations including OSHA
requirements. To the extent these Practices or guidelines should conflict with OSHA or
other applicable laws or regulations, such laws or regulations must be followed.
Consult an appropriate professional before applying or acting on any material
contained in or suggested by the Practice.
PRINTING HISTORY
February 2008 Issued
PIP ELSMC14
Low-Voltage Switch Rack Specification
Table of Contents
1. Introduction................................. 2
1.1 Purpose............................................ 2
1.2 Scope ............................................... 2
2. References .................................. 2
2.1 Process Industry Practices .............. 2
2.2 Industry Codes and Standards ........ 2
3. Definitions ................................... 2
4. Requirements.............................. 3
4.1 General ............................................ 3
4.2 Equipment Arrangement .................. 3
4.3 Structure........................................... 4
4.4 Power and Equipment Ground Bus . 5
4.5 Grounding ........................................ 6
4.6 Wiring Methods ................................ 6
4.7 Combination Motor Starters ............. 8
4.8 Main and Feeder Circuit Breakers ... 9
4.9 Transformer with Distribution
Panelboard..................................... 10
4.10 Miscellaneous Devices .................. 10
4.11 Equipment Operating Handles....... 10
4.12 Space Heaters ............................... 11
4.13 Nameplates .................................... 12
4.14 Inspection and Testing................... 12
4.15 Shipping ......................................... 12
4.16 Documentation............................... 13
4.17 Conflict Resolution ......................... 14
1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose
This Practice provides the requirements for outdoor low-voltage switch racks.
1.2 Scope
This Practice describes the requirements for the design, fabrication, inspection,
testing, and shipping of factory-assembled outdoor low-voltage switch racks. This
Practice includes requirements for switch rack components including buses,
enclosures, motor starters, fused switches, and circuit breakers.
2. References
Applicable parts of the following Practices, and industry codes and standards shall be
considered an integral part of this Practice. The edition in effect on the date of contract award
shall be used, except as otherwise noted. Short titles are used herein where appropriate.
3. Definitions
owner: The party that owns the facility wherein the equipment will be used or installed
purchaser: The party who awards the contract to the supplier. The purchaser may be the
owner or the owner’s authorized agent.
switch rack: An assembly of one or more enclosed components or equipment having common
power buses and principally containing motor control units and circuit breakers
4. Requirements
4.1 General
4.1.1 Switch rack shall consist of a metal structure, main bus, combination motor
starters, circuit breakers, panel boards, conduit, seals, drains, etc., mounted
and completely wired from the main bus to the line side terminals of all
mounted electrical components.
4.1.2 Switch rack and all components shall be suitable for installation in the
environment specified on purchaser’s PIP ELSMC14D Data Sheet.
4.1.3 For switch racks located in classified areas as specified on purchaser’s
PIP ELSMC14D Data Sheet, electrical components shall be labeled for use in
the specified classified (hazardous) location by a Nationally Recognized
Testing Laboratory (NRTL).
4.1.4 For all motor starters, feeder breakers, and other enclosures containing arcing
devices located in classified areas as specified on purchaser’s
PIP ELSMC14D Data Sheet, enclosures shall be cast copper-free aluminum
NEMA 7 outdoor rated. Cover bolts on bolted enclosures shall be stainless
steel, quick release, and captive with hex head.
4.1.5 For non-hazardous areas as indicated on purchaser’s PIP ELSMC14D Data
Sheet, enclosures shall be NEMA 4X fiber reinforced polyester, aluminum, or
stainless steel.
4.1.6 Low point drains and breathers shall be provided on all equipment enclosures
and main bus enclosure.
4.1.7 Purchaser shall furnish one line and/or elevation drawing information to
identify the scope of supply.
4.1.8 Unless otherwise specified on purchaser’s PIP ELSMC14D Data Sheet,
motor starter and circuit breaker enclosures shall be hinged bolt-on type.
4.3 Structure
4.3.1 Frame
4.3.1.1 The switch rack shall be either single or double faced as specified
on purchaser’s PIP ELSMC14D Data Sheet.
4.3.1.2 The switch rack shall be a rigid, free-standing structure.
4.3.1.3 Switch racks shall be factory welded, assembled and fabricated
from standard rolled structural steel or aluminum members as
specified on purchaser’s PIP ELSMC14D Data Sheet.
4.3.1.4 Vertical risers shall be 6-inch (152 mm) minimum I-beam or H-beam.
4.3.1.5 Horizontal members shall be 6-inch (152 mm) minimum channel.
4.3.1.6 Mounting feet shall be 6-inch (152 mm) minimum channel and
shall be braced to the upright. Width of feet for single sided switch
racks shall be of 41 inches (1 m) minimum. Alternative mounting
feet shall be minimum 12 inch square plate with anchor bolt holes
in each corner.
4.3.1.7 Horizontal spacing between mounting legs shall be 10 feet
(3.05 m) maximum.
4.3.1.8 Unless otherwise specified on purchaser’s PIP ELSMC14D Data
Sheet, the length of switch rack sections shall be 30 feet (9.15 m)
maximum.
4.3.1.9 Switch rack assembly shall have lifting support. The support shall
be removable if it interferes with rack operation or installation.
4.3.1.10 Switch rack frame finish shall be either of the following:
a. Hot-dip galvanized after fabrication
b. Natural aluminum
4.3.1.11 Unless otherwise specified on purchaser’s PIP ELSMC14D Data
Sheet, switch racks shall be designed for 120 mph (193 km/h)
winds and an additional 500 pounds (227 kg) of static load.
4.3.2 Canopy
4.3.2.1 If specified on purchaser’s PIP ELSMC14D Data Sheet, a canopy
shall be provided.
4.3.2.2 Canopy shall have the following configuration:
a. Pitch, 15 degrees minimum
b. Ground clearance, 7 feet 6 inches (2.25 m) minimum
c. Overhang, 2 feet (0.6 m)
4.3.2.3 Canopy covering shall be corrugated aluminum or galvanized steel
to match switch rack construction.
4.5 Grounding
4.5.1 General
4.5.1.1 When specified on purchaser’s PIP ELSMC14D Data Sheet,
electrical equipment enclosures shall be individually grounded.
4.5.1.2 Unless otherwise specified on the purchaser’s PIP ELSMC14D
Data Sheet, size of ground wire shall be #2 AWG green insulated
copper conductor.
4.5.1.3 Resistance between component enclosure and equipment
grounding bus shall be 0.005 ohm maximum.
4.5.2 Switch Rack Structure
Switch rack structure shall be provided with two compression lugs, one at
each end, suitable for terminating #2/0 AWG copper conductors or copper
conductors as specified on purchaser’s PIP ELSMC14D Data Sheet.
4.11.2 Operating handles for breakers and motor circuit protectors used as a
disconnect shall be:
a. Self-indicating in the “Tripped” position
b. Predominantly up for “On”
c. Predominantly down for “Off”
d. In accordance with the height requirements of NEC2008, Article 404.8
4.11.3 Operating handles shall accept a standard padlock which can lock the handle
in the “Off” position only.
4.11.4 Except for NEMA 7 enclosures, operating handle shall interlock
compartment door so that the door cannot be opened unless the breaker is off
unless otherwise specified on purchaser’s PIP ELSMC14D Data Sheet. A
door interlock bypass shall be provided to permit maintenance personnel to
open the door with breaker closed.
4.13 Nameplates
4.13.1 Nameplates shall be provided on the outside of each enclosure identifying the
service and equipment number in accordance with purchaser’s nameplate
schedule.
4.13.2 All nameplates shall be of an acrylic resin material and machine engraved,
displaying black letters on a white background. Letter height shall be ½ inch
(12.7 mm) minimum.
4.13.3 Nameplates shall be attached to enclosures with silicone based adhesive
unless otherwise indicated on purchaser’s PIP ELSMC14D Data Sheet.
4.13.4 A switch rack nameplate with 2-inch (50 mm) letters shall be located near the
top of switch rack. Nameplate color and text shall be in accordance with
purchaser’s nameplate schedule.
4.13.5 Equipment shall be marked to warn qualified persons of potential electric arc
flash hazards.
4.15 Shipping
4.15.1 The following shall be shown on each shipping group:
a. Purchase order number
b. Requisition number
c. Switch rack number(s)
d. Equipment number
e. Project number
4.15.2 The switch rack shall be shipped fully assembled suitable for bolted
installation on a foundation by the purchaser.
4.15.3 The switch rack canopy, if specified on purchaser’s PIP ELSMC14D Data
Sheet, shall be shipped unassembled.
4.15.4 Shipping assemblies shall be mounted on rigid skids for handling with a
crane or forklift truck.
4.15.5 Shipping bolts, supports, braces, etc., to be removed upon installation shall
be painted red or yellow.
4.16 Documentation
4.16.1 Documentation Content
4.16.1.1 Unless otherwise specified on purchaser’s PIP ELSMC14D Data
Sheet, documentation shall be provided in purchaser approved
electronic format.
4.16.1.2 Drawings shall have space in the right-hand bottom corner for
purchaser’s title block.
4.16.1.3 Schematic drawings shall be provided for each starter size, type,
and unique control wiring configuration.
4.16.2 Supplier Drawing and Data Requirements
4.16.2.1 One reproducible set of drawings and the specified number of
copies of all documentation and operating manuals as specified on
purchaser’s PIP ELSMC14D Data Sheet shall be provided.
4.16.2.2 Reproducible drawings shall be in .dwg format, unless otherwise
specified on purchaser’s PIP ELSMC14D Data Sheet.
4.16.2.3 Drawings and data requirements shall be as shown in Table 1.