Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation

SCOPE OF WORKS &

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ELECTRICAL

RENOVATION OF PDIC BUILDING

IN CHINO ROCES (PHASE 3)
2228 Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City

RENATO B. GUEVARRA
PROFESSIONAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

V E. H. SISON ENGINEERS, CO.

ENGINEERS * PLANNERS * CONSULTANTS

3431 Guernica St., Palanan, Makati City, M.M. Tel Nos. (02)8317115/8337030 email ehsison@[Link]/info@[Link]
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SECTION 16001
ELECTRICAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS

I. GENERAL

A. Description

The General and Supplementary Conditions accompanying these Specifications are hereby made
as part of the requirements for the work under this Division of the Specification.

The work to be done under this Division of the Specifications consists of the fabrication,
furnishing, delivery and installation, complete in all details of the Electrical System, at the
project premises and all work materials incidental to the proper completion of the installation,
except those portions of the work which are expressly stated to be done by others. All works
shall be in accordance with the governing Codes and Regulations and with the specifications,
except those where same shall conflict with such Codes, etc., where the latter shall then
govern. The requirements with regards to materials and workmanship, specify the required
standards for the finishing of all labor, materials, and appliances necessary for complete
installation of the work specified herein and indicated in the drawings. The Specifications are
intended to provide a broad outline of the required equipment, and are not intended to include
all details of design and construction.

B. Site of Work

PDIC Building, 2228 Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City

C. Work Included

1. Under this section of the specification, provide all labor, materials and equipment and
perform all the work necessary for the complete execution of all the Electrical System as
shown on Electrical Drawings.

2. Provide labor and materials required to install, testing and commissioning to complete the
electrical system for operational as called for in the Contract Documents, and according to
applicable codes and regulations.

3. Supply and install labor, materials, apparatus, equipment and appliances essential to the
complete function of the systems described and/or indicated herein, or which may be
reasonably implied as essential whether mentioned in the Contract Drawings and
Specifications or not.

D. Submittals

Items requiring submittals shall be as specified and shop drawings shall be submitted and
approved according compliance to the specifications prior to procurement, fabrication or
delivery of such item to the job site. Partial submittal will not be acceptable; such submittals
will be returned without review.

1. Manufacturer‟s Data

Submittals for each manufactured item shall include manufacturer‟s descriptive literature,
equipment drawings, diagrams, performance and characteristic curves and catalog cuts.
Each submittal shall have the manufacturer‟s name, trade name, catalog model or
number, nameplate data, size, layout, dimensions, capacity, specification reference,

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Industry Specification references, and all other information necessary to establish contract
compliance.

2. Shop Drawings

Shop drawings shall show all types, sizes, accessories, elevations, floor plans, sectional
views, installation details, elementary diagrams and wiring diagrams. Wiring diagrams
shall identify circuit terminals and shall indicate the internal wiring for each item of
equipment and the interconnection between the items. Drawings shall also indicate
adequate clearance for operation, maintenance and replacement of operating equipment
devices. If any equipment is disapproved, the drawings shall be revised to show
acceptable equipment and may be re-submitted.

E. Guarantee

a. Submit single guarantee stating that all parts of the work are in accordance with Contract
requirements. Guarantee work against faulty and improper material and workmanship for
a period of one (1) year from date of final acceptance by the Employer, except that where
guarantees or warranties for longer terms are specified herein, such longer term of
guarantee will govern. Within 24 hours after notification, correct any deficiencies, which
occur during the guarantee period without additional cost to the Employer, to the
satisfaction of the Employer and Project manager. Obtain similar guarantees from
subcontractors, manufacturers, suppliers and sub trade specialists

b. Indemnify the Employer against loss, liability, damage or expense, including attorney„s
fees, in connection with any claim resulting from damage, which may be asserted by any
third party.

F. Standard and Code Compliance

When materials or equipment must conform to the standards of organizations such as

American National Standard Institute (ANSI), American Society for Testing and Materials
(ASTM), National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and Underwriter‟s Laboratories
(UL), proof of such conformance shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval.

1. Comply with applicable codes, requirements, rules and regulations of the power and
communication utility companies serving the building.

2. Comply with the requirement of agencies or authorities having jurisdiction over any part
of the work and secure all necessary permits.

3. Where codes or standards are listed herein, the applicable portions apply.

4. Plans, specifications, codes and standards are minimum requirements. Where

requirements differ, apply the more stringent.

5. Execute all works in strict accordance with the best practices of the trades in a thorough,
substantial, workmanlike manner by competent workmen. Provide a competent,
experienced full-time Professional Electrical Engineer who is authorized to make
decisions.

6. All equipment shall meet or exceed minimum requirements the following:

NEC National Electric Code

PEC Philippine Electrical Code
ANSI American National Standards Institute
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

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EPA Environmental Protection Agency

ETL Electrical Testing Laboratories, Inc.
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Project manager
IPCEA International Power Cable Project manager Association
NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
UL Underwriters Laboratories

7. Definitions

a. “PROVIDE” means to furnish and install.

b. “FURNISH” means to purchase and supply all materials, labor, equipment, testing
apparatus, controls, tests, accessories and all other items customarily required for
the proper and complete application for the particular work referred to.
c. “INSTALL” means to join, unite, fasten, link, attach, set up otherwise connect
together before testing and turning over to Employer, complete and ready for
regular operation, the particular work referred to.
d. “CONCEALED” means concealed or embedded in masonry or other installations -
installed behind wall furring or within double partitions, or installed within hung
ceiling or shafts.
e. “AS DIRECTED” means as directed by the Employer or by His representative.
f. “SUBMIT” means submit to Employer or Project Manager for review.

II. PRODUCTS

A. Equipment and Materials

1. Products and materials that are specified or indicated on the Drawings for a specific item or
system, use the specified products or materials. If products or materials are not specified
in either plans or specifications, use first class products or materials. Those products or
materials are subject for approval of the Employer or Project manager.

2. Provide products or materials that are brand new, clean, free from defects, damage and
corrosion.

3. All products and materials shall not contain asbestos, PCBs, or any other hazardous
material prohibited by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), or any other agency having jurisdiction.

4. Replace product and materials of less than specified quality.

5. Provide name/data plates on all components of equipment with manufacturer„s name,

model number, serial number, capacity data and electrical characteristics.

6. Installation of equipment, materials and devices shall be supervised by qualified engineer

or specialty trade personnel.

7. Maintain single or uniformity of brand or manufacturer of product, materials and equipment

used in similar applications and sizes.

8. Applicable equipment, materials and devices must be listed by Underwriter„s Laboratories

(UL) and manufactured in accordance with ANSI standards and as approved by local
authorities having jurisdiction.

9. Fully lubricate equipment when installed.

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10. Locate all floor-mounted equipment and panels at concrete pad. Concrete works to be
provided by another trade. Concrete pads shall be 150mm high unless otherwise
indicated, with steel reinforcing and necessary bolts, anchors, etc. Where concrete pad is
set directly on concrete floor, provide dowels in floor to tie base to floor. Pads shall be
extended at least 200mm beyond the equipment outline on all four sides. Coordinate size,
locations, anchor bolts, etc to the Main Contractor.

11. Secure equipment with bolts, washers and locknuts of ample size to support equipment.
Embedded anchor bolts to have bottom plate and pipe sleeves. Grout machinery set in
concrete under the entire bearing surface. After grout has set, remove wedges, shims and
jack bolts and fill space with grout.

12. Follow manufacturer‟s instructions for installing, connecting, and adjusting equipment and
devices. Provide one copy of such instructions to the Project manager before installing
any equipment. Provide a clear copy of such instructions and properly attached to the
equipment during work on the equipment.

13. Where factory testing of equipment to ascertain performance and attendance by the
Employer„s representative and the Project manager is required to witness such tests, all
associated travel and accommodation costs and subsistence shall be borne by the
Contractor.

14. Equipment capacities, etc., are scheduled or specified for job site operating conditions.
Equipment sensitive to altitude shall be derated with the method of derating identifies on
shop drawings.

B. Shop Drawings, Product Data And Samples

1. Within one (1) month after notice to proceed by the Employer or Employer„s
Representative, or after execution of Employer/Contractor, Agreement, submit to the
Employer or Employer„s representative for review, a complete list of all electrical equipment
manufacturers and material or devices suppliers as well as names of all subcontractors.

2. Materials and equipment requiring samples, catalogue, data, shop drawings and
manufacturer‟s certification shall be as indicated in the specifications.

3. Within two (2) months after notice to proceed by the Employer or Employer„s
Representative, prepare an index of all submittals for the project. Include a submittal
identification number, a cross-reference to the Specification sections or Drawing number,
and an item description. Prefix the submittal identification number by the Specification
sections to which they apply. Indicate on each submittal, the submittal identification
number in addition to the other data specified. All subcontractors will utilize the assigned
submittal identification number.

4. After the Contract is awarded, obtain complete shop drawings, product data and samples
from the manufacturers, suppliers, vendors, and all subcontractors, for all materials and
equipment specified in the various sections of the specification. Submit data and details of
such materials and equipment for review by the Employer or Project manager, review and
certify that these items are in compliance with the Contract Documents. Check all
materials and equipment upon their arrival on the job site and verify their compliance with
the Contract Documents. Modification of any work which proceeds prior to receiving
accepted shop drawings as required to comply with the Contract Documents and the shop
drawings, shall be at of contractor and without any claim of additional cost to the Employer.

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5. Prior to fabrication or installation of any work, completely coordinate all works to all trades
and prepare a complete set of Construction Composite Drawings.

C. Reviews

1. The Employer„s or employer„s representative review is for general compliance with the
design concept and contract documents. Markings or comments or the lack thereof does
not relieve the Contractor from compliance with the project plans and specifications. The
Contractor remain solely responsible for details and accuracy, for confirming and
correlating all quantities and dimensions, for selecting fabrication processes, for techniques
of construction, for performing his work in a safe manner, and for coordinating his work
with that of other trades.

2. A maximum period of seven (7) working days, exclusive of transmittal time, will be required
in the Project manager„s office each time a complete shop drawing, product data and/or
samples are submitted for review. This time period must be considered by the Contractor
when scheduling his work.

3. Quantity of submittals shall be three (3) sets of clear white print for shopdrawings,
catalogue, manufacturers‟ certification, etc.

4. Submittals shall be reviewed and returned with stamped “A”, “B”, “C” or “D” action. The
review action are as follows:

a. “A” - means approval subject to contract requirements.

b. “B” - means approved subject to corrections noted and contract requirement.
c. “C”- means returned with no action taken, resubmittal required. See notation
hereon.
d. “D” - means disapproved, resubmittal required. See notations hereon.

D. Alternative Materials And Equipment

1. Contract Documents are based on materials specified and on equipment manufacturers

indicted on the Drawings or Specifications. Approval by the Employer or Employer„s
representative of equipment manufacturers other than specified does not relieve
Contractor of any responsibility to provide equipment and materials which will meet the
performance as stated or implied by the Contract Documents.

2. Only those equipment manufacturers listed in individual sections are acceptable and
subject to requirements of contract documents.

3. Submit proposals to supply alternative materials or equipment, in writing to the Employer

or Project manager with sufficient lead time, for review by the Employer or Project
manager, prior to the date equipment must be ordered to maintain project schedule.
Contractor submitting alternative will reimburse Employer for all costs associated with the
review of the proposed alternative whether alternative is accepted or rejected. Include
the following information with the proposal.

a. A description of the difference between the contract requirements and that proposed
alternative, the comparative features of each, and the effect of the change on the end
result performance. Include the impact of all changes on other contractors and
acknowledge the inclusion of implementation costs.

b. A list of the contract requirements that must be revised if the change is accepted,
including any suggested specification revisions.

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c. Include a description and estimate of costs the Employer may incur in implementing
the change, such as test, evaluation, operating and support costs.

d. A projection of any effects the proposed change would have on collateral costs to the
Employer.

e. A statement of the time by which a contract modification accepting the change must
be issued, noting any effect on the contract completion time or the delivery schedule.

f. A statement indicating the effect to the contract price if the Employer accepts the
change.

4. Include all revisions required to adapt alternatives such proposals, including revisions by
other trades. No increase in the contract price will be considered to accommodate the use
of alternative equipment.

5. Wherever operating results such as quantity delivered or pressure obtained are scheduled,
or when the make and size of apparatus, for which such quantities are readily
determinable, is specified, the substitution being proposed must conform substantially to
the quantities specified or implied. The substitution must fit into available space conditions
and must function properly in coordination with the rest of the system.

III. EXECUTION

A. Fees

1. Pay all required fees, excluding cost of deposits for the local electric utility companies.
2. Pay royalties or fees required in connection with the use of patented devices and systems.
3. Provide controlled inspection where required by local authorities or by these specifications.

B. Drawings and Product Data

1. Submit materials and equipment by manufacturer, trade name and model number.
Include copies of applicable brochure or catalog material. Maintenance and operating
manuals are not suitable substitutes for shop drawings.

2. Identify each sheet of printed submittal pages (using arrows, underlining or circling, mark
or highlighted) to show applicable sizes, types, model numbers, ratings, capabilities and
options actually being proposed. Cross out or remove non-applicable information. Note
special features that being offered.

3. Include dimensional data for roughing in and installation, technical data sufficient to verify
that equipment meets requirements of drawings and specifications. Include wiring,
conduiting and service connection data, motor sizes complete with voltage ratings and
schedules.

4. Maintain a complete set of reviewed and stamped shop drawings and product data on site.

5. Prepare and submit detailed shop drawings for critical areas such as power center,
electrical rooms, distribution services and areas with conflict with other trades in a scale not
less than 1:50mts.

6. For each room or area of the building containing transformer, generator sets, switchboards,
panelboards, UPS, busducts, etc. The following are required to submit for review and
approval.

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a. Floor Plans:

Plan views (including sections and elevations when requested) of the equipment
indicated in the exact location in which it is intended to be installed. These plans
shall be of a scale not less than 1:100mts. They shall be prepared in the following
manner:

1) Indicate the physical boundaries of the space including door swings and ceiling
heights and ceiling types (as applicable).

2) Illustrate all electrical equipment proposed to be contained therein. Include top

& bottom elevations of all electrical equipment. The drawings must be prepared
utilizing the dimensions contained in the individual equipment submittals.

3) Illustrate all other equipment therein such as panels, raceways, devices,

luminaries, pull boxes, structural elements, etc.

4) Note the operating weight of each piece of equipment.

5) Note the heat release from each piece of electrical equipment. This information
shall be provided and forwarded to mechanical for ventilation requirement.
Indicated maximum normal allowable operating temperature for each piece of
equipment

6) Illustrate all concrete pads, curbs, etc.

7) Note all code clearances and dimension from all equipment and walls.

b. Equipment Removal Routes:

1) Indicate on floor plans by means of arrows, the complete path for equipment
removal.
2) Where equipment will be required to be hung temporarily from a slab or beam,
note same on the submission including the weight of the equipment to be hung
and the weight of the equipment to be hung and the weight of the hoisting
equipment.

3) Note all heights of conduits, ductwork, link beams, doorways, piping, etc. in the
proposed path assuring that adequate headroom is provided.

7. The Contractor is not relieved of the responsibility for dimensions or errors that may be
contained on submissions reviewed by the Project manager, or for deviations from
requirements in the Contract Documents. Understand clearly that the Project manager„s
noting some errors but overlooking others does not grant the Contractor permission to
proceed in error. Regardless of any information contained in the shop drawings, product
data and samples, the Contract Documents govern the work and are neither waived nor
superseded in any way by the review of shop drawings, product data and samples.

8. Inadequate or incomplete shop drawings, product data and/or samples will not be reviewed
by the Project manager and will be returned to the Contractor for re-submittal.

9. Indicate in the lower right hand corner of each shop drawing, and each product data
brochure on the front cover, the following:
a. The submittal identification number.
b. Title of the sheet or brochure.
c. Name and location of the Project.

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d. Project manager,
e. Contractor,
f. Subcontractor,
g. Manufacturer, supplier, and vendor,
h. Date of submittal; and the date of each correction and revision.
i. Number all pages and drawings in product data brochures consecutively from
beginning to end.
j. Unless the above information is included, the submittal will be returned for
resubmission. Include with resubmittals of product data or brochures a cover letter
summarizing the corrections made in response to the review comments and the
submittal page numbers, which were revised.

C. Contractor„s Coordination Drawings

1. Prepare a complete set of Construction Composite Drawings indicating the size of

purchased equipment and the exact routing for all lines such as piping, bus way, conduit,
ductwork, etc., including conduit embedded in concrete. Use the sheet metal shop
drawings as the base drawings to which all other contractors will add their work. Complete
each Composite Drawing and have signed-off by the other subcontractors and the General
Contractor prior to the installation of the work in the area covered by the specific drawing.

2. Indicate structural loads and support points for all racked conduit and bus way, and submit
to the Structural for review and approval. Indicate the elevation, location, support points,
static, dynamic and expansion forces and loads imposed on the structure at support,
anchor points, and size of all lines. Indicate all size of conduit that penetrate to beam and
slab. Indicate all work routed underground or embedded in concrete by dimensions to
column and building lines.

3. Work installed which may interferes with work of any other trade as a result non
coordination shall be corrected at no cost to the Employer.

D. Coordination Of Work

1. The electrical drawing shows the general arrangement of equipment and appurtenances.
Follow those drawings as closely as the actual construction and the work of other trades will
permit. Provide offsets, fittings, and accessories which may be required but not shown on
the drawings. Investigate the site, structural and finish ground conditions affecting the
work, and arrange the work accordingly. Provide such work and accessories as may be
required to meet such conditions at no additional cost to the Employer.

2. The locations of lighting fixtures outlets, panels and other requirement indicated on the
drawings are approximately but they are for final verification with Architect or Interior
Design.

3. Exercise particular caution with reference to the exact location of panels, outlets, switches,
etc., and have precise and definite location approved by the Project manager before
proceeding with the installation.

4. The drawings show only the general run of raceways and approximate location of outlets.
Any significant changes in location of outlets, cabinets, etc., necessary in order to meet
field conditions shall be brought to the immediate attention of the Project manager and
receive his approval before such alterations are made. All such modifications shall be made
without additional cost to the Employer.

5. Obtain from the Project manager in the field the location of such outlets or equipment not
definitely located on the drawings.

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6. Circuit “tags” in the form of numbers are used where shown to indicate the circuit
designation numbers in electrical panels. Show the actual circuit numbers on the finished
record tracing and on a typed panel directory card. Where circuiting is not indicated,
electrical trade must provide required circuiting in accordance with the loading indicated on
the drawings and/or as directed.

7. Wherever work interconnects with work other trades, coordinate with other trades to insure
that they have the information necessary so that they may properly install the necessary
connections and equipment.

8. Identify items (remote ballast, pull boxes, etc.) and areas requiring access in order that the
Ceiling Trade will know where to install access doors and panels.

9. Consult with other trades regarding equipment so that, wherever possible, controls and
distribution equipment are of the same manufacture.

10. Furnish and set of block out or sleeves for busduct and conduits penetration through
structural masonry and concrete walls and floors and elsewhere as will be required for the
proper protection of each bus duct and conduit passing through building surfaces. Provide
fire stooping or sealant to all penetrations.

11. Provide fire stopping or sealant around all pipes, conduits, ducts sleeves, etc., which pass
through rated walls, partitions and floors.

12. Provide required supports and hangers for conduit and equipment, designed so as not to
exceed allowable loadings of structures. Coordinate properly to Structural Engineer.

13. Examine and compare the contract drawings and specifications with the drawings and
specifications of other trades, and report any discrepancies between to the Project
manager and obtain from him written instructions for changes necessary in the work.
Install and coordinate the work in cooperation with other related trades. Before installation,
make proper provisions to avoid interferences.

14. Contractor shall furnish services of an qualified and experienced Professional Engineer, who
shall be in constant charge of all work, and who shall coordinate his work with the work of
other trades. No work shall be installed before coordinating with other trades.

15. Coordinate with Meralco as to their requirements for service connections and provide all
necessary drawings, materials, equipment, and labor and testing.

16. Coordinate, with contractors for work under other Divisions of this specification, for all work
necessary to accomplish this contractor„s work.

E. Cutting and Patching

1. Lay out the work in advance, fully coordinated with other trades. Where cutting,
channeling, chasing or drilling of floors, walls, partitions, ceiling or other surfaces is
necessary for the proper installation, support or anchorage of conduits or other
equipment, do the work carefully so as not to damage adjacent work. Repair any damage
to the building, piping, equipment or defaced finish plaster, woodwork, metalwork, etc.
using skilled mechanics of the trades involved at no additional cost to the Employer.

2. Do no cutting, channeling, chasing or drilling of unfinished masonry, tile, etc., unless

permission from the Employer is first obtained. If permission is granted, perform this work
in a manner approved by the Employer.

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3. Provide slots, chases, openings and recesses through floors, walls, ceilings, and roofs as
required to properly install work. Be responsible to properly locate such openings and
provide for any cutting and patching caused by the neglect to do so.

F. Painting

1. All manufactured electrical equipment such as equipment, switchgear, lighting fixtures,

etc., shall have factory-applied finished.

2. All other uncoated steel items such as boxes, support, hangers, rods, etc., shall be
galvanized or have a shop coat of paint applied. Normally, shop coats shall be an
approved primer containing at least 50 percent rust inhibitive pigment, applied before
assembling the different parts.

3. Where conduits or equipment are mounted on a painted finished surface or a surface to

be painted, the equipment or conduits must be painted to match the finish surface.

4. Include painting and retouching of:

a. Prefinished enclosures of switchgear, unit substations, panelboards, transformers,

switches, wire ways, bus ducts, etc., where the paint finish has been slightly
damaged during transit or installation.
b. Fixture hangers, except those received from manufacturers that are pre-finished.
c. Miscellaneous steel hangers, brackets and supports.

G. Equipment Pad And Anchor Bolts

1. Furnish and install galvanized anchor bolts for all equipment places on concrete
equipment pads, inertia blocks, or on concrete slabs. Provide bolts of the size and number
recommended by the manufacturer of the equipment and locate by means of suitable
templates. When equipment is placed on vibration isolators, secure the equipment to the
isolator and to the floor, pad or support as recommended by the vibration isolation
manufacturer.

2. Where control panels, controllers, etc., are mounted on gypsum board partitions, the
mounting screws will pass through the gypsum board and be securely attached to the
partitions studs. At the Contractor„s option, the mounting screws may pass through the
gypsum boards and be securely attached to 150mm square, 18 gauge galvanized metal
back plates which are attached to the gypsum board with an approved non-flammable
adhesive. Toggle bolts installed in gypsum board partitions will not acceptable.

H. Delivery, Drayage and Hauling

1. Include all drayage, hauling, hoisting. Shoring and placement in the building of
equipment specified herein. Be responsible for the timely delivery and introduction of
equipment to the project as required by the construction schedule for this project. If any
item equipment is received prior to the time it is required, it is the responsibility of the
contractor for its proper storage and protection until such time as it may be required. Pay
for all costs of demurrage or storage.

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2. Equipment and material shall be properly stored and adequately protected and carefully
handled to prevent damage before and during installation. Equipment and materials
shall be handled, stored and protected in accordance with the manufacturer‟s
recommendations and as approved by the Employer or Project Manager. Cables shall
be sealed, stored and handled carefully to avoid damage to the outer covering or
insulation and damage from moisture and weather. Damaged or defective items shall
be replaced with new items at no cost to the Employer.
3. If any item or equipment is not delivered or timely as required by the project construction
schedule, be solely responsible for disassembly, re-assembly, manufacturer„s supervision,
shoring, general construction modification, delays, overtime costs, etc. No additional
cost or delays to be incurred by the Employer.

I. Mounting Heights

1. Unless otherwise noted or required because of special conditions, locate outlets as

follows:

a. Mounting heights shall conform to Architect and Interior Designer requirements.

b. Heights listed are from finished floor to center of device unless otherwise indicated.
Verify exact locations with the Project manager before installation.

1) Convenience: 300 millimeters unless otherwise noted.

2) Lighting Switches: 1370 millimeters (maximum 1520mm).
3) Disconnect Switches and panelboard: 1820 millimeters from the top.
4) Exit Lights: 50 millimeters above top of door to bottom.

J. Equipment and Material Protection

1. Protect all works, equipment and materials from damage and rectify damages without
any additional cost to the Employer.

2. Be responsible for all works, materials and equipment until finally inspected, tested and
accepted by the Employer; protect work against theft, injury or damage. Close open
ends of work with temporary covers or plugs during construction to prevent entry of
obstructing material. Cover and protect in an acceptable manner to the Employer, all
equipment and materials from damage due to water, spray-on fireproofing, construction
debris, etc.

3. Provide adequate means for fully protecting finished parts of the materials and equipment
against damage from whatever cause during the progress of the work until final
acceptance. Protect materials and equipment in storage and during construction in such a
manner that no finished surfaces will be damaged or marred, and moving parts kept clean
and dry. If items are damaged, do not install, but take immediate steps to obtain
replacement or repair without any additional cost to the Employer.

K. Electrical Equipment and Electrical Room Precautions

1. In general, do not install any piping systems not included as parts of the electrical work, in
any switchgear, transformer or electrical equipment room.

2. Do not install piping above switchboards, panelboards, control panels, control centers,
individual controllers, etc.

3. Provide drip pans under all piping installed in any electrical equipment room. Pan shall be
water tight, extending 100mm in each direction from the pipe wall and turned up at least
one-half the diameter of the pipe, but not less than 50mm. The pan shall extend at least

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500 millimeters beyond the electrical equipment. Provide a drainpipe to spill into floor
drain.

L. Fastenings

1. Fasten electric work to building structure in accordance with the best industry practice.

2. As a minimum procedure, where weight applied to the attachment points is 45 kilograms

or less, fasten to building elements of:

a. Wood: with wood screws.

b. Concrete and solid masonry: with bolts and expansion shields.
c. Hollow construction: with toggle bolts.
d. Solid metal: with machine screws in tapped holes or with welded studs.
e. Steel decking or sub floor: with fastenings as specified below for applied weights in
excess of 45kgs.

3. As a minimum procedure, where weight applied to building attachment points exceeds

45kgs conform to the following:

a. At concrete slabs utilize 600mm x 600mm x 12mm steel plates on top with through
bolts. Plate assemblies shall be chased in and grouted flush with the top of slab
screed line, where no fill is to be applied.

b. At steel decking or sub floor for all fastenings, utilize through bolts or threaded rods.
The tops of bolts or rods shall be set at lease one inch below the top fill screed line
and grouted in. Suitable washers shall be used under bolt heads or nuts. In cases
where the decking or sub floor manufacturer procedures specialty hangers to work
with his decking or sub floor such hangers shall be utilized.

4. Where weight applied to building attachments points exceeds 136kgs, coordinate with
structural engineer, obtain approval of the Employer and conform to the following:

a. Utilize suitable auxiliary channel or angle iron bridging between building structural
steel elements to establish fastening points. Bridging members shall be suitably
welded or clamped to building steel. Utilize threaded rods or bolts to attach to
bridging members.

5. For items which are shown as being ceiling mounted at locations where fastening to the
building construction element above is not possible, provide suitable auxiliary channel or
angle iron bridging tying to the building structural elements.

M. Prohibited Labels and Identifications

1. Prohibited Markings: In all public areas, and similar locations within the project, the
inclusion or installation of any item, element or assembly which bears on any exposed
surface any name, trademark, or other insignia which is intended to identify the
manufacturer, the vendor, or other source(s) from which such object has been obtained,
is prohibited. Also prohibited is the inclusion or installation of any article, which bears
visible evidence that an insignia, name, label, or other device has been removed.

2. Exception: Required Underwriters„ Laboratory labels shall not be removed nor shall
identification specifically required under the various technical sections of the
Specifications be removed.

N. Date of Completion and Testing of Electrical Systems

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1. Comply with the project construction schedule for the date of final performance and
acceptance testing, and be sufficiently in advance of the Contract completion date to
permit the execution of the testing prior to occupancy and the closeout of the Contract.
Complete any adjustments and/or alterations, which the final acceptance tests indicate as
necessary for the proper functioning of all equipment prior to the completion date. Refer
to individual sections for extent of testing required.

2. Provide a detailed schedule of completion indicating when each system is to be completed

and outlining when tests will be performed. Submit completion schedule to the Project
manager and Employer for review within six (6) months after the notice to proceed by
Employer of Employer„s Representative has been given. Update this schedule periodically
as the project progresses.

O. Operating Instructions

1. Provide the services of a factory-trained specialist to supervise the operation of all

equipment specified herein and to instruct the Employer„s operators for a five (5) day
operating instruction period. The operating instruction period is defined as straight time
working hours and not including nights, weekends or travel time to and from the project.
Refer to individual sections for additional instructions by manufacturer„s trained
specialists.

2. Notify the Employer in writing at least two (2) weeks before each operating instruction
period begins.

P. Operating and Maintenance Books

1. Provide operating instructions and maintenance data books for all equipment and
materials furnished under this Division.

2. Submit three (3) final copies of operating and maintenance data books for review at least
ten (10) weeks before final review of the project. Assemble all data in a completely
indexed volume or volumes in three-ring binders and identify the size, model and features
indicated for each item. Print the project name and logo on the outside of the binders.

3. Deliver two (2) initial copies of the operation and maintenance data books to the Project
manager six (6) months after notice to proceed has been given by the Employer or
Employer„s Representative.

4. Maintenance instruction manuals to include complete oiling, cleaning, and servicing data
compiled in clearly and easily understandable form. Show all model numbers of each
piece of equipment, complete lists of replacement parts, motor ratings, and actual loads.
5. Include the following information where applicable:

a. Identifying name and mark number.

b. Locations (where several similar items are used, provide a list).
c. Complete nameplate data.
d. Certified Record Drawings and Final Reviewed Shop Drawings.
e. Parts list.
f. Performance curves and data.
g. Wiring diagrams.
h. Manufacturer„s recommended operating and maintenance.
i. List of spare parts recommended for normal service requirements.
j. Assembly and disassembly instructions with exploded view drawings where
available.
k. Trouble shooting diagnostic instructions where applicable.

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Q. Record Drawings

1. Maintain on a daily basis at the project site a complete set of As-Built Drawings, reflecting
an accurate dimensional record of all deviations between construction drawings and that
of actually installed.

2. Record dimensions clearly and accurately to delineate the work as installed; suitably
identify locations of all equipment by at least two dimensions to permanent structures.
In addition, mark the Record Drawings to show the precise location of concealed work
and equipment, including concealed or embedded piping and all changes or deviations in
the electrical works from that shown on the Contract Documents. This requirement is not
construed as authorization for the Contractor to make changes in the layout or work
without written instructions from the Project Manager.

3. Upon completion of the installation, obtain from the Project manager, a complete set of
Mylar transparencies on heavy gauge film with Project manager„s seal and firm name
removed. Enter thereon, in a neat and accurate manner, a complete record of all revisions
of the original drawings, as actually installed. Bear the cost for transparencies and for
making required changes. Submit one (1) set of black and white prints of these revised
transparencies to the Project manager for review of completeness. After review by the
Project manager, make necessary changes to transparencies and then deliver them to the
Project manager for transmittal to the Employer. Project manager will not review these
drawings for accuracy nor will the Project manager bear any responsibility for accuracy or
completeness.

4. Mark all As-Built Drawings on the front lower right hand corner with a rubber stamp
impression that states the following:

“AS-BUILT DRAWINGS”
“To be used for recording Field Deviations and Dimensional Data Only”

5. The Record Drawings will also consist of a set of prints of the final Signed Off Contractor„s
Composite Drawings prepared by the Subcontractors.

R. Certification

1. Any certifications required by the Specifications, in addition to those required for shop
drawings, product data, equipment and other items, are to be so certified by the
Employer, a Partner, or a Corporate Officer of the firm required to provide the
Certification, or by another person duly authorized to sign binding agreements for and in
behalf of the Employer, Partner or Corporation.

S. Final Review

1. At a time designated by the Employer, the entire system will be reviewed for compliance
with the Contract Drawings and Specifications.

2. Demonstrate to the Employer and to the Project manager„s personnel prior to the Final
Review that all systems and all equipment have been properly tested and commissioned
and are in compliance with the requirements of the Contract Documents. After these
demonstration tests are satisfactorily completed, but prior to the Final review field visit,
the Contractor will submit to the Project manager a written certification that:

a. Attests to the Contract Document compliance for this Project prior to the Project
manager„s Final Review field visit.
b. Certifies that the equipment and materials installed in this project under this Division
contain no asbestos or PCBs.

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3. Certificates and Documents required herein to be in order and presented to the Employer
at least two (2) weeks prior to the Final Review.

4. After the review, any changes or corrections noted as necessary for the work to comply
with these specifications and the Drawings to be accomplished without delay in order to
secure final acceptance of the work.

T. Early Occupancy

1. Be responsible for completing those systems, which are necessary to allow partial
occupancy of the buildings even if systems in the unoccupied areas are incomplete.

2. Verify with the local Building Department or authority having jurisdiction for any
requirements for the temporary occupancy.

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SECTION 16002
SCOPE OF WORKS

I. GENERAL

A. Description

1. Provide the work included in accordance with the Contract Documents.

B. Works Included

1. Provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, appliances, auxiliaries, services, hoisting,
scaffolding, support, supervision, and Project Record Drawings, and perform all
operations for the furnishing and installing of the complete electrical system, including but
not limited to the work described hereinafter. The work shall meet or exceed the latest
codes, regulations and requirements of the local building department of the city.

2. The electrical work is shown schematically on the Drawings to indicate the general system
arrangement and configuration. The work of this Division shall include coordination with
the work of other Divisions of the Specifications and the Contract Documents so as to
provide a complete and operations system capable of being readily operated and
maintained, including approved rearrangement of the systems and equipment and
rerouting of distribution services to enable the complete system to fit within the confines
of the allotted electrical spaces, all to the satisfaction of the Employer or as directed by
the Employer.

3. Under this section of the specification, provide all labor, materials and equipment and
perform all the work necessary for the complete execution of all the Electrical System as
shown on Electrical Drawings. Scope of Work shall include but not be limited to the
following principal items of work:

a. Furnish and install all conduits in concrete encasement and manholes for power
service entrance and distribution feeders.

b. Furnish and install all feeder and distribution wires, high voltage cables and conduit
for power systems as required on the plans.

c. Furnish and install high voltage transformer and accessories including metering
equipment, dry-type transformer, low voltage switchgear, generator set and
switchgear, automatic transfer switch, distribution and lighting panelboard, circuit
breakers and disconnect switches, lighting fixtures, wiring devices and other
equipment, materials, devices, etc. as required on the plans.

d. Furnish and install complete distribution for lighting and power system to include
conduits, wiring and wiring devices as required on the plans.

e. Furnish and install a complete wiring system for all pumps and motors to include
conduits, wires and fittings up to circuit breaker protection. Enclosed circuit breaker
protection for ACCU’s and FCU’s shall be by mechanical contractor.

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f. Furnish and install all feeder wires and conduit complete with support and other
related accessories as indicated in the plan.

g. Furnish and install complete grounding and lightning protection systems.

h. Application of electric power connection including preparation of all necessary

plans, forms and related documents, payment of all required fees and charges and
coordination with other authorities or person involved in the procedure.

i. Equipment and miscellaneous steel supports for electrical equipment to include field
painting. Sealing of sleeves and other electrical openings

j. Perform all terminations to include testing, load balancing and commissioning.

k. Preparation of as-built plans and drawings in reproducible tracing and electronic

files in Auto CADD.

l. Installation of Employer’s Supplied Materials and Equipment.

m. All work materials, equipment, fittings, support, etc. which are necessary for the
completion of the works must be included in this division of work.

n. All other items or works specified in other section of this specifications.

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SECTION 16003
SYSTEMS IDENTIFICATION

I. GENERAL

A. Description

Provide permanent labeling and identification of all equipment, materials, devices, conduit and
conductors in accordance with the Contract Documents.

B. Work Included

1. Permanent labeling for:

a. Transformers
b. Switchboards.
c. Motor Control Centers.
d. Panelboards
e. Every length of busway.
f. Every length of conduit riser.
g. Wires within pull box, gutter, panel and switchboard.
h. Disconnect Switches.
i. Automatic Transfer Switches.
j. Synchronizing Panel.
k. Wiring devices.

C. Submittals

1. Identification procedures shall be noted and scheduled on the applicable shop drawings.

D. Quality Assurance

1. Except as modified by governing codes and by the Contract Documents comply with the
latest applicable provisions and latest recommendations of industrial standards.

II. PRODUCTS

A. Unless otherwise noted, nameplates shall be black bakelite plates with white engraved upper
case letters enclosed by white border on beveled edge.

B. Nameplates for equipment supplied by the emergency system shall be red bakelite with white
lettering.

C. Nameplates must be engraved and must be secured with rivets, brass or cadmium plate screws.
The use of Dymo type or the like is unacceptable.

D. Lettering heights unless otherwise noted must be as follows:

Item Lettering Height

Transformer and switchboards 50mm

Motor Control Centers 50mm
Panelboards & Load Centers 12mm
Busways 25mm
Feeder Conduit 25mm
Disconnect Switches 12mm
Conductor 12mm
Automatic Transfer Switches 25mm

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Wiring devices 6mm

E. Cable tags must be flameproof secured with flameproof non-metallic cord. Tags shall indicate
size of cables and load served.

F. Busway, feeder conduit and cable labeling shall indicate rating, sizes and load served.

G. Nameplate inscriptions must bear the name and number of panel or equipment to which they
are attached as indicated on the Drawings.

H. High Voltage Raceways (Over 600 Volts)

1. Furnish and install on each high voltage raceway the following as conditions permit:

a. Exposed:

1) Self adhesive labels on each raceway at every floor level and not more than 7.6m
or center. Labels are to be of a conspicuous color and note the operating voltage
of the conductors so enclosed

b. Concealed Below Grade or Concrete

1) Concrete insert-type markers above each raceway at every floor level and not less
than 7.6meters on center. Inserts are to be 100mm in diameter of non-ferrous
metal fit flush with finished surface. Inscription to state size of raceway and cable
operating voltage and date of installation.

I. Capping and Staking

1. Wherever raceways are for future use and are terminated outside of the structure, stake
the location with a 60mm long 25mm x 25mm wooden stake having a conspicuous colored
flag.

2. Provide metal markers inserted into 200mm D x 300mm concrete ballast at all raceway
terminations exterior to the structure. Inserts must state the date the raceway was
installed, the size of the raceway and the point of the raceway termination.

J. Automatic Transfer Switches

1. Furnish and install a red nameplate for each automatic transfer switch. Engraving shall
indicate the switch number, the load served, and the sources of normal and generator
power.

K. Generator Control Panel

1. Furnish and install nameplate for each generator control panel. Engraving shall indicate
the generator controlled by the panel.

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SECTION 16004
TESTING, ADJUSTING AND BALANCING

I. GENERAL

A. Description

Provide complete testing and report for all equipment, materials, conductor and other systems
in compliance with the Contract Documents.

B. Work Included

1. Testing for:

a. Primary Switchgear, Transformers and Switchboards.

b. Engine Generator and automatic Transfer Switches.
c. Panelboard and load centers.
d. Wire and Cable (600 Volts and Below).
e. Lighting system and ballast.
f. Grounding system.
g. Lightning Protection system.

C. Submittals

1. Provide test results as required herein and in each section of the Electrical Technical
Specifications.

D. Quality Assurance

1. Except as modified by governing codes and by the Contract Documents comply with the latest
applicable provisions and the latest recommendations of industry standards.

II. PRODUCTS

A. General

1. Provide any material, equipment and labor required, and make such tests as specified and
as deemed necessary to show proper execution of the work in the presence of the
Engineer.

2. Any defects or deficiencies discovered as a result of such tests shall be corrected without
any additional cost to the Employer.

3. After the installation is completed and properly adjusted, and at such time as the Engineer
may direct, the Contractor shall conduct operating tests. The various equipment and
systems shall be demonstrated to operate in accordance with the requirements of the
Contract Documents. Tests shall be performed in the presence of the Engineer. The
Contractor shall provide electric power, instruments and personnel necessary for
performing the various tests.

4. Contractor shall engage the services of a recognized independent testing laboratory or

third party (hereinafter referred to as testing laboratory) to perform tests herein specified.

5. Testing laboratory shall provide all materials, equipment, labor and technical supervision
to perform such tests.

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6. It is the intent of these tests to assure that all electrical equipment is operational within
industry and manufacturer’s tolerances and standard.

7. Upon completion of the tests noted in these specifications, a label shall be attached to all
serviced devices. These labels shall indicate date serviced and the service company
responsible and the name of the Electrical Contractor.

8. Tests shall determine suitability for continued reliable operation.

B. Systems

1. The following systems are to be tested, inspected and certified.

a. Wire and Cable (600 Volts and Below):

1) Inspect all splices and terminations and make mechanically and electrically tight
during a fifteen (15) day period immediately prior to final acceptance of the work.

2) Perform standard 600 volts insulation test with megger tester and all conductors.
Test shall show insulation resistance in excess of minimum values required by the
PEC. Submit test result and certification to the Employer.

b. Motor Controllers:

1) Submit with certification in tabular form a complete listing of all motors on the
project for which motor controllers have been furnished. Included on this listing,
the nameplate full load amperes of each motor and the size overload heaters
installed in each motor controller.

c. Motors:

1) Test all motors under load and verify that motor rotation is correct.

d. Engine Generator and Automatic Transfer Switches:

1) Factory testing:

a) Prior to shipment of the engine-generator set from the factory, a

certified load test shall be performed and the results submitted
to the Project manager for approval before shipment of the unit.
The test shall verify all parameters and the proper operation of all alarms and
shut down circuits.

b) The test shall also demonstrate compliance with the set performance criteria
as specified herein.

c) Testing shall be performed as follows:

 In a period of five (5) hours with a loading of 25%, 50%, 75%, 100% and
110% of rated load. Step loading procedure shall utilized (i.e 25 percent
first hour, 50% second hour, etc.).

 Shock load of 100% of rated output, step loading is unacceptable.

Maintain 100% for two (2) hours.

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2) Field Testing:

a) After completion of the installation, the Contractor shall arrange with the
Project manager for a load test of the engine generator and related automatic
transfer switches. The generator shall be required to start-up and accept full
load within 10 seconds. The unit shall continue to operate for not less than
four (4) hours at 100 percent stated load. The test shall also include (if
available) demonstrating that all alarms, signals, shut down devices, elevator
recall, etc., are functioning properly.

b) The Contractor shall be responsible for securing all temporary load-banks, etc.,
required for the tests. Actual building loads shall be utilized for this testing,
augmented with temporary load banks as required.

c) The Contractor shall supply all fuel for the testing. Upon acceptance by the
Project manager, the day tank and main fuel oil tank shall be filled to capacity
after testing.

e. Primary Switchgear, Unit Substations and Switchboards:

1) At the completion of the work each primary unit substation and each switchboard
shall be field tested in the presence of the Project manager. The Testing should be
conducted by the service organization of the manufacturer.

2) Tests shall include the following:

a) Operation of each disconnecting means under load.

b) Operation of all metering equipment.
c) Operation of all alarm devices.
d) Operation of forced air-cooling system.
e) Operation of all key interlocks.

3) The manufacturer shall observe all cable bracing both incoming and outgoing and
certify that same is provided in accordance with the manufacturer‘s
recommendations.

4) The ground fault systems shall be set at the level specified by the switchboard
supplier. Each system shall be tested by checking coordination between ground
fault and phase to ground fault of a 2P-20 ampere lighting branch circuit.

5) Busbars work shall be retorqued in accordance with manufacturer‘s

recommendations. Submit certification of same.

f. Lighting Protection System:

1) Provide certified Master label for lighting protection system from U.L.

g. Ballasts:

1) Submit manufacturer‘s certification that ballasts and transformers for discharge

type lamps comply with the latest C.B.M. specifications which have been issued.

h. Grounding:

1) Upon completion of the electrical grounding system, the contractor shall test the
grounding system for stray currents, grounds, shorts, etc. These tests shall be
performed with approved instruments.

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2) Contractor shall submit writing to Project manager a letter indicating the ohmic
resistance of the service grounds and a statement that the grounding system is
free of all defects, stray current, short, etc.

C. Calibration

1. Calibrate and adjust all components requiring same as directed, in accordance with
manufacturer‘s procedures and recommendations or as required for the following
categories of equipment.

a. Medium voltage switchgear.

b. Unit substations.
c. Transformer taps.
d. Lighting fixtures.
e. Motor Controls Centers and Motor starters.
f. Generator controls and synchronization.

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SECTION 16005
EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS AND COORDINATION

I. GENERAL

A. Description

Provide final connections to equipment and coordinate the same in accordance with the
Contract Documents.

B. Work Included

1. Equipment to receive final connections shall include but not be limited to the following:

a. Motors and Equipment.

b. Employer Furnished Equipment
c. Kitchen Equipment

C. Quality Assurance

1. Except as modified by governing codes and by the Contract Documents, comply with the
latest applicable provisions and latest recommendations of NFPA-96.

II. PRODUCTS

A. Only those products listed in Electrical Technical Specifications shall apply.

III. EXECUTION

A. Examination Of Documents

1. Prior to submission of bids, this Contractor shall familiarize himself with all conditions
affecting the proposed installation of equipment requiring electrical connections and shall
make provisions as to the cost thereof. Failure to comply with the intent of this paragraph
shall in no way relieve the Contractor of performing all necessary work required for final
electrical connections and equipment and the coordination thereof.

2. Connections shall be made in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and

approved shop drawings.

B. Pumps, Motor and Equipment

1. Connections for and coordination of pumps, motors and equipment requiring electrical
connections shall include but not be limited to the following:

a. Provide separate ground wires in flexible, metal conduit and non-metallic conduit so as
to provide and electrically continuous ground path. Ground all equipment.

b. Provide motor branch circuit conductors and connections to each individual motor
controller and from each controller to the motor through an approved disconnect
switch. Make final connection in minimum 1200 millimeters length of liquid-tight
flexible metal conduit.

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C. Appliances

1. Connections for and coordination of appliances shall include but not limited to the
following:

a. The basic requirements for pumps, motors and equipment specified above shall apply
where applicable.

b. Where cord and plugs are provided with the appliances. The contractor shall
coordinate the type of receptacle installation to match with the plug. Information on
the Drawing as to receptacle type is for tender purposed only.

c. Direct connected equipment shall be provided with disconnecting means.

D. Employer Furnished Equipment

1. The requirements for equipment furnished by the employer for installation by this
Contractor shall include but not be limited to the following:

a. The coordination of the proper delivery scheduling of such equipment.

b. The receiving and unloading of such equipment at the property line.
c. The inspection of such equipment for damages, defacement, corrosion, missing
components, etc., at the job site. All deficiencies shall be recorded. Deficiencies
occurring after inspection shall be corrected by the contractor at his cost.
d. The safe handling and secure storage of such equipment from unloading to the time of
permanent installation. Any damage that may occur while in the storage, repair or
correction shall be borne by the contractor.
e. The completion of field make-up of internal wiring as required.
f. The installation of accessories on such equipment.
g. The installation of such equipment including the transportation of the equipment to the
installation area, and the installation of all supports, fasteners, canopies, extensions,
etc. required to insure safe support and adaptation to the finished structural, electrical
and architectural conditions.
h. The final connections and grounding to the building electrical system including all
necessary labor and materials.
i. The testing of such equipment in its final location.

E. Kitchen Equipment Connections

1. The Contractor is to furnish the following electrical equipment/devices and make the
following connections, but is not limited to:

a. All junction boxes, electrical outlets, stainless steel cover plates and switches not built
into kitchen equipment or as noted in the drawings.
b. Furnish and install shunt-trip branch circuit breakers or shunt-trip main circuit breakers
as indicated and disconnect switches for fire control system shut-off of kitchen
equipment below hoods or ventilators as shown on the kitchen plans or the electrical
documents.
c. Disconnect switches or other similar devices as required by code.
d. Provide conduit and wiring, installation of electrical devices furnished by kitchen
equipment trade

2. The electrical kitchen plans indicate outlet type and location, and connection positions and
loads. Refer to kitchen consultant‘s dimensioned plans for the exact location. All
dimensions shown are from finished floor and finished walls, unless otherwise noted.

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3. Internal electrical work for fabricated food service equipment shall be internally wired and
connected by kitchen equipment manufacturer for all kitchen equipment, except as noted
by kitchen consultant.

4. All electrical work for fabricated food service equipment shall be completely wired by
kitchen equipment manufacturer (except as noted above), to a junction box or pull box
mounted on the equipment in an accessible position. Final connections from equipment,
junction or pull boxes to the electrical panel boards (except as noted) shall to be the
responsibility of this Contractor.

5. Refer to kitchen plans and drawings for additional notes and requirements.

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SECTION 16006
RACEWAY AND BOXES

I. GENERAL

A. Description

Provide raceway systems and boxes in accordance with the Contract.

B. Work Included

1. Rigid Steel Conduit

2. Intermediate Metallic Conduit
3. Electrical Metallic Tubing
4. Flexible Metallic Conduit
5. Liquid-Tight Metallic Conduit
6. Non-Metallic Conduit
7. Conduit Fittings
8. Wireway and Auxiliary Gutter
9. Outlet, Junction and Pull Boxes
10. Identification Labels

C. Submittals

1. Shop Drawings

a. Submit full erection drawings where raceways and/or auxiliary gutters are applied.
Drawings to include plan, views, elevations, sizes of raceways, type and quantity of
conductors proposed to be installed therein, etc.

2. Product Data

a. Submit dimensioned drawings for boxes exceeding 600 millimeters for any one
dimension.

b. Submit manufacturer‘s catalog/brochures and specifications.

D. Quality Assurance

1. Except as modified by governing codes and by the Contract Documents, comply with the
latest applicable provisions and latest recommendations of the following:

a. Rigid Steel Conduit (RSC)

1) U.L. Standard UL-6

2) ANSI C80-1.

b. Intermediate Metallic Conduit (IMC)

1) U.L. Standard UL-1242.

c. Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT)

1) U.L. Standard UL-797.

2) ANSI C80-3

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d. Flexible Metallic Conduit (FMC)

1) U. L. Standard UL-1.

e. Liquid Tight Flexible Metallic Conduit (LTFMC)

1) U.L. Standard UL-360.

f. Non-Metallic Conduit:

1) ANSI Standard F512.

2) NEMA Standard TC-2

g. Wireways and Auxiliary Gutters:

1) U.L. Standard UL-870.

E. Rigid Steel Conduit (RSC)

1. Rigid conduit, heavy wall, galvanized.

F. Intermediate Metallic Conduit

1. Light weight rigid steel conduit.

G. Electrical Metallic Tubing

1. Continuous, seamless tubing galvanized or sheradized on exterior, coated on interior

with smooth hard finish of lacquer, varnish or enamel.

H. Flexible Metallic Conduit

1. Single strip, continuous, flexible interlocked double-wrapped steel, galvanized inside and
outside forming smooth internal wiring channel.

I. Liquid-Tight Flexible Conduit

1. Same as flexible steel conduit except with tough, inert watertight plastic outer jacket.
2. Acceptable Manufacturers

a. U.L. listed and labeled products by any manufacturer meeting the performance
requirements specified herein may be utilized.

J. Non-Metallic Conduit

1. Composed of poly-vinyl chloride (PVC) suitable for 90°C.

2. Raceway, fittings and cement must be produced by same manufacturer who must have
had minimum of ten (10) years experience in manufacturing the products.

K. Conduit Fittings

1. Electrical Metallic Tubing

a. Steel compression gland.

2. Flexible Steel Conduit

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b. Compression-type fittings.

3. Liquid-tight Flexible Conduit

a. Cast malleable iron body and gland nut, cadmium plated with one-piece brass
grounding bushings, which thread to interior of conduit. Spiral molded vinyl-sealing
ring between gland nut and bushing and nylon-insulated throat.

4. Non-Metallic Conduit

a. Solvent cemented type.

L. Wireways And Auxiliary Gutters

1. Sizes and shapes indicated on Drawings and as required.

2. Provide all necessary elbows, tees, connectors, adaptors, etc.
3. Hinged cover secured with captive screws.
4. Wire retainers not less than 300 millimeters on center.

M. Outlet, Junction And Pull Boxes

1. Cast Type Conduit Boxes, Outlet Bodies, and Fittings

a. For rigid steel conduit and IMC, ferrous alloy box with inside threaded hubs.
b. For electrical metallic tubing, ferrous alloy box with compression or inside threaded
hubs with adapter.
c. Covers: Cast or sheet metal unless otherwise required.
d. Tapered threads for hubs.
e. Acceptable Manufacturers:

1) U.L. listed and labeled products by any manufacturer meeting the performance
requirements specified herein may be utilized.

2. Galvanized Pressed Steel Outlet Boxes

a. General: Pressed steel, galvanized or cadmium-plated, minimum of 4 inches

octagonal or square with galvanized cover or extension ring as required.

b. Concrete Box: 100mm octagon with removable backplate and 100mm fixture stud,
if required. Depth of box shall allow for minimum of 25mm of concrete to be poured
above the backplate.

c. Switch and Receptacle Box, Indoors: Nominal 100mm square, 38mm or 54mm
deep as required with raised cover unless otherwise indicated on Drawings.

d. Lighting Fixture Box:

1) 100mm octagon with 10mm fixture stud.

2) For suspended ceiling work, 100mm octagon with removable backplate where
required, and two parallel bar for securing to cross-furring channels and extend
flexible conduit to each fixture.

3. Sheet Steel Boxes Indoors

a. No. 12 USS gauge sheet steel for boxes with maximum side less than 1000
millimeters, and maximum area not exceeding 25 meters riveted or welded 20
millimeters flanges at exterior corners.

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b. No. 10 USS gauge sheet steel for boxes with maximum side 1000 to 1500 millimeters,
and maximum area 20 millimeters to 38.1square meters; riveted or welded 20
millimeters flanges at exterior corners.

c. No. 10 USS gauge sheet steel riveted or welded to 38mm by 38mm by 6 millimeters
welded angle iron framework for boxes with maximum side exceeding 1500
millimeters and more than 38.1 square meters in area.

d. Covers:

1) Same gauge steel as box.

2) Subdivided single covers so no section of cover exceeds 50 pounds.
3) Machine bolts, machine screws threaded into tapped holes or sheet metal
screws as required; maximum spacing 300 millimeters.

e. Paint: Rust inhibiting primer, ANSI No. 61 light gray finish coat.

4. Pull and Splice Boxes, Outdoors

a. Aluminum reinforced, with removable covers secured by brass machine screws.

5. Junction Box, Sidewalk Type

a. Cast iron, hot-dipped galvanized with threaded conduit entrance hubs, flanged,
reinforced checkered cover, gasketed with pry bar slots and countersunk stainless
steel screws.

6. Floor Boxes

a. General:

1) Class I, watertight, normal depth cast iron construction Type I, fully adjustable,
for use in concrete.
2) Single Gang: Round type.
3) Multiple Gang or Combination: Rectangular type: partitions for separating
power form communication sections.

b. Floor Box Covers:

1) Rugged construction, impervious to cleaning detergents.

2) Compatible with floor covering.
3) Brass or bronze for flush mounting.
4) Providing continuous ground path to box.

N. Identification Labels

1. Plasticized Cloth

a. Non-conductive
b. Waterproof
c. Capable of withstanding continuous temperatures of 235°F and intermittent
temperatures to 300°F.
d. Overcoating for protection against oil, solvents, chemicals, moisture, abrasion and
dirt.

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2. Heavy, thermo-resistant industrial grade adhesive for adhesion of label to any surface
without curling, peeling, or falling off.

3. Legends: Sharp, bold-face, two inch black letters on Alert orange background.

4. Label Designations, Nominal System Voltages

a. 230 volts
b. 400 volts
c. 460 volts
d. 34,500 volts

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SECTION 16007
WIRE AND POWER CABLE

I. GENERAL

A. Description

Provide wire and power cable in accordance with the Contract Documents.

B. Work Included

1. Wire and Cable

2. Connectors
3. Termination kit
4. Electrical Tape

C. Submittals

1. Submit manufacturer‘s cut sheet/brochures and specifications.

D. Quality Assurance

1. Except as modified by governing codes and by the Contract Documents, comply with the
latest applicable provisions and latest recommendations of the following:

a. General: Underwriters‘Laboratories labeling of all insulations and jackets.

b. Thermoplastic Insulated Wire and Cables:

1) ICEA Pub. No. S-61-402 (NEMA Pub No. WC3): Thermoplastic Insulated Wire
and Cable for the Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy

c. Cross-Linked Thermosetting-Polyethylene Insulated Wire and Cables.

1) ICEA Pub. No. S-66-524 (NEMA Pub. No. WC &): Cross-Linked

Thermosetting-Polyethylene-Insulated Wire and Cable for the Transmission and
Distribution of Electrical Energy
2) I.E.C 60502.2 for cables of rated voltage of 3.6/6kV and 26/3kV
3) I.E.C 60502.1 for cables of rated voltage of 0.6kV/1kV

d. Terminal Blocks

1) U. L. 1059

e. Insulation Thicknesses for Individual Conductors

1) NEC Table 310-13: Conductor Application and Insulations

II. PRODUCTS

A. Wire and Cable

1. General
a. Provide wire and cables with a minimum rating of 600 volts, except for wire used in
50 volts or below applications. For control or signal systems use 300 volt minimum

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or 600 volt where permitted to be incorporated with other wiring systems. All wires
and cables shall be color coded or as required.

2. Conductors

a. Electrical grade, annealed copper, tinned if rubber insulated, and fabricated in

accordance with ASTM standards.

3. Stranding and Number of Conductors

a. 3.5mm² and below shall be solid.

b. Cables larger than number 5.5mm² shall be stranded and in accordance with ASTM
Class B stranding designations.
c. Control wires stranded in accordance with ASTM Class B stranding designations.
d. Cables, multi-conductor unless otherwise noted for low tensions systems.

4. Insulated Single Conductors

a. Type THWN - Thermoplastic insulation suitable for use in wet locations up to 75°C
b. Type THHN - Flame Retardant : Heat-resistant thermoplastic insulation, nylon
jacket rated for 90°C operation

5. Multi-Core or Single-Core Insulated Power Cable

a. Sizes as shown on Drawings

b. Suitable for direct burial, duct, open air or conduit installation
c. Temperature Rating: 90°C Dry / 75°C Wet
d. Three uninsulated ground wires for three conductor cables and two uninsulated
ground wires for four conductor cables in cable interstices with conductivity of
approximately one-half that of one phase conductor.
e. Cross-Linked Polyethylene Conductor Insulation: Insulation thickness satisfying
requirements of ICEA Pub. No. S-66-524 (NEMA WC 7), Table 4-5
f. Shielding: shielding requirements must satisfy I.E.C. 60502 for each operating
voltage
g. Overall polyvinyl chloride jacket satisfying requirements of ICEA Pub. No. S-66-524
(NEMA WC 7), Table 4-5.

6. Multi-Conductor Control and Supervisory Control Cables

a. Size AWG No. 16 (1.6mm²)

b. Suitable for direct burial, open air, duct or conduit installation
c. Temperature Rating: 75°C Wet or Dry
d. Uninsulated ground wire
e. PVC or cross-linked polyethylene conductor insulation; thickness satisfying
requirements of ICEA Pub. No. S-66-524 (NEMA WC 7), Table 3-1, for cross-linked
thermosetting polyethylene insulated conductors or ICEA Pub. S-61-402 (NEMA WC
5), for polyvinyl chloride insulated conductors.
f. Flame retardant overall polyvinyl jacket satisfying requirements of ICEA Pub.
S-61-402 (NEMA WC 5), Table 7.4-2 or ICEA Pub. S-55-524 (NEMA WC 7), Table 4-5
g. Individual conductors bound together with overall binder tape prior to jacket
application
h. Individual conductors rating of 300 volts (instead of 600 volts) for cables designated
Supervisory Control Cable
i. Factory color coded in accordance with Table 5-1, Part 5 of ICEA Pub. S-61-402
(NEMA WC 5)
j. Fire rated cable shall have fire retardant insulation, halogen free and low smoke
when exposed to fire. Fire resistance rating shall be three (3) hours.

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B. Connectors

1. 5.5mm²

a. Hand-Applied:

1) Coiled tapered, spring wound devices with a conducting corrosion-resistant

coating over the spring steel and a plastic cover and skirt providing full insulation
for splice and wired ends. Screw connector on by hand.

b. Tool-Applied:

1) Steel cap, with conduction and corrosion resistant metallic plating, open at both
ends, fitted around the twisted ends of the wire and compressed or crimped by
means of a special die designed for the purpose. Specifically fitted plastic or
rubber insulating cover wrap over each connector.

2) Hydraulic tool of same manufacturer as lug which shall emboss on the connector
the proper die number inspection.

3) Anti-oxide inhibitor for aluminum terminations.

C. Electrical Tape

1. Specifically designed for use as insulating tape

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SECTION 16008
VIBRATION ISOLATION AND SEISMIC RESTRAINTS

I. GENERAL

A. Description

1. Provide complete testing of equipment and systems throughout in accordance with the
Contract Documents.

2. Provide vibration isolation for engine generator set, dry type transformers, and at
electrical connections to rotating or vibrating equipment.

3. Provide seismic restraints for all electrical pad mounted equipment.

B. Quality Assurance

1. Vibration isolators and seismic restraints shall be of the same manufacturer.

2. Seismic restraint external force acceleration criteria shall be 1.0 G for life safety
equipment (emergency power system, fire alarm system, and equipment connected to
the emergency power system). External force acceleration criteria shall be 0.5 G for
non-life safety equipment.

C. Standards

1. SMACNA Guidelines for Restraint of Mechanical Equipment.

2. Requirements for UBC seismic zone 4.

D. Submittals

1. Manufacturer‘s product data sheets and installation instruction for each vibration isolator
and seismic restraint.

2. Plan and elevation diagrams showing equipment, points of attachment, vibration

isolators, seismic restraints, mounting methods and hardware types and sizes.

3. Seismic restraint calculations. Seismic restrain calculations shall be certified by a

Professional Structural Engineer

4. Field inspection report.

E. Field Inspection

1. Upon completion of the installation, the manufacturer‘s local representative shall

conduct inspection of the installation and submit report verifying the completeness and
performance of the installation.

II. PRODUCT

A. Vibration Isolation and Seismic Restraints

1. General

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a. Devices installed outdoors shall be weatherproof; steel components shall be hot

dipped galvanized, hardware shall be cadmium plated, and springs shall be
neoprene coated.

b. Spring diameters shall be no less than 0.8 of the compressed height of the spring at
rated load.

c. Springs shall have an additional minimum travel to solid equal to 50% of the rated
deflection.

2. Mounting Method Type A

a. Floor mounted captive spring isolators for seismic and restrained service.
b. Snubbing shall take place in all modes with adjustment to limit upward, downward,
and horizontal travel to a maximum of 6mm before contacting snubbers.
c. Leveling bolts for rigid bolting to equipment.
d. Ports for spring inspection.
e. Neoprene pad between concrete housekeeping pad and bottom of isolator.
f. Mason Industries type SSLFH.

3. Mounting Method Type B

a. Floor mounted pads.

b. Thick cork center laminated between two neoprene pads.
c. Bolt holes.
d. Mason Industries type NK.

III. EXECUTION

A. General

1. Installation shall be in accordance with seismic restraint calculations and manufacturer‘s

installation instructions.

2. Verify that mounting methods provide the required vibration isolation and seismic
restraint and that there are no vibration short circuits.

3. Conduit connected to rotating or vibrating equipment shall be flexible metal conduit or

liquid tight flexible conduit.

B. Mounting Schedule

Equipment Mounting Static

Method Deflection

Engine Generator Set A 25mm

Dry Type Transformer B NA

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SECTION 16009
WIRING DEVICES

I. GENERAL

A. Description

Provide wiring devices in accordance with the Contract Documents.

B. Work Included

1. Switches
2. Receptacles
3. Cover Plates

C. Submittals

1. Submit manufacturer‘s catalog cuts and specifications for:

a. Switches
b. Receptacles
c. Cover Plates

2. Quality Assurance

D. Except as modified by governing codes and by the Contract Documents, comply with the
latest applicable provisions and latest recommendations of the following:

1. Switches

a. Federal Specification Standard WS-896E

b. ANSI C62.41, U. L. 20

2. Receptacles:

a. NEMA Standard WD-1, 3.02 through 3.10

b. U.L. Standard 498 Federal Specification WC596-D
c. U.L. 943 Class A

II. PRODUCTS

A. Switches

1. Specification grade, flush mounting, quiet-operating AC type, with toggle operator,

heat-resistant plastic housing and self-grounding metal strap. Silver alloy contact.
Rated 16A at 250V and capable of full capacity on tungsten or fluorescent lamp load.
Design for side or back wiring with up to AWG NO. 10 (5.5mm²) wire.

2. Single-pole, double-pole, 3-way, pilot or keyed type, as indicated on Drawings or

required.

3. Red, illuminated toggle type for switches controlling lighting connected to emergency
power system (illuminated when switch is in off position).

4. 3-position, momentary-contact, center-off type to match other switches for switches

controlling lighting by way of low-voltage lighting control relays.

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5. Color and type of devices shall be as selected by Architect or Project manager.

B. Receptacle Outlets

1. Two-pole, three-wire, grounding, NEMA 5-20R and ANSI standard type, specification
grade, with bronze contacts that accept plug with two parallel blades and one grounding
blade. Heat-resistant plastic enclosure with nylon face. Two grounding screws.
Break-off terminals for 2-circuit wiring. Rated 16 amperes at 250-volt electrical
alternating current.

2. Color and type of devices shall be as selected by Architect or Project manager.

3. Ground fault circuit interrupters to interrupt leakage currents between 4-6M.A. having a
maximum circuit current of 20 amperes. Employ feed through or non-feed through
devices as indicated or as required.

4. Isolated ground receptacles to be same as duplex convenience receptacles but to have

grounding which is isolated from mounting strap and any other path to ground, and
marking on face to indicate isolated ground.

C. Cover Plates

1. Provide cover plates for wall receptacles, outlets, and switches of 302 stainless steel with
satin finish, unless otherwise noted. When two or more switches or devices are shown
in one location, mount under a common plate.

2. Cast aluminum metal cover plate with fiber shield and spring loaded cover for exterior
switches and those in mechanical rooms which act as plenums.

3. Cast aluminum metal plate with stainless steel spring-loaded, gasketed, double flap lift
cover to remain locked in either open or closed position for exterior receptacles and
those in mechanical rooms which act as plenums.

4. Plate cover shall be as by same manufacturer as device utilized.

D. Locations

1. Each receptacle installed in a damp location shall be corrosion resistant having all metal
parts from stainless steel or be nickel plated brass.

2. Ground fault circuit interrupters to interrupt currents between 4-6M.A. having a

maximum circuit current of 20 amperes. Employ feed through or non-feed through
devices as indicated, or required.

E. Electrical Cellular Deck Floor Fittings

1. Afterset Fittings:

a. Duplex receptaclae, 250V, 16A: Walker 1313AL

b. Double duplex receptacle, 250V, 16A: Walker 1313ALD
c. Telecom outlet: Walker 1301 with grommetted hole and two (2) factory installed
telecom modular jacks

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2. Preset Fittings:

a. Duplex receptacle/telecommunications
b. Double duplex receptacle/telecommunications
c. Power/telecommunications connection to electrifier furniture system

F. Plug Strip

1. Provide plug strip suitable for the branch circuiting and in the length as shown on the
drawings.

2. Plug strip shall be grounding type, painted color as selected by Architect or Project
manager.

3. Power Type:

a. Single receptacle outlets mounted as shown on drawings.

b. Wiremold 2000 Series
c. H.H Robertson series

4. Power / Telecommunications Type:

a. Duplex receptacle outlets and telecommunications fittings mounted as shown on

drawings.
b. Wiremold 4000 Series with G-4046H2 telecommunications fittings.
c. Barrier between services.
d. H.H. Robertson series

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SECTION 16010
PANELBOARDS

I. GENERAL

A. Description

Provide panelboards in accordance with the Contract Documents.

B. Work Included

1. Panelboards
2. Circuit Breakers

C. Submittals

1. Shop Drawings

a. Submit complete shop drawings showing main devices and lug sizes; branch circuit
device rating and arrangement; busbar rating and ampacities; dimensions and
construction; gutter and panel box dimensions; nameplate and legend; protective
coating; and all other pertinent details of panel, enclosure, cover, and method of
securing cover and lock.

2. Product Data

a. Submit manufacturer‘s catalog data for all circuit breakers.

D. Quality Assurance

1. Except as modified by governing codes and by the Contract Documents, comply with the
latest applicable provisions and recommendations of the following:

a. Panelboard

1) U. L. Standard #50 and #67

2) Federal Standard W-C-375a Amendment No. 4 and W-C 375b
3) NEMA Standard PB-1-1971
4) Philippine Electrical Code

b. Circuit Breakers:

1) U. L. Standard #489
2) Federal Standard W-C-375a Amendment No. 4 and W-C 375b
3) NEMA Standard AB-1-1969
4) IEC 60868 and IEC 947-2

II. PRODUCTS

A. Panelboards

1. Provide panelboards consisting of complete assembly of main protective device, branch

circuit switching, neutral and grounding busbar mounted inside a dead front enclosure.
Provide the number and size of these branch circuit devices as indicated on the Drawings
or in the load schedules. Locations of circuit breakers shall be as indicated in the load
schedules.

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2. Provide the following modifications and additional equipment as shown on the Drawings:

a. Main circuit breakers

b. Integral remote control switches
c. Feed-through lugs and/or bus
d. Feed-through cabling arrangement
e. Double lugs for multiple cables or for future provisions
f. Ground fault interrupting circuit breakers
g. Oversized gutters
h. Door-in-door construction for power panels

3. Interiors

a. Rigid removable assembly of copper bus bars and interchangeable bolted branch
circuit devices.
b. Busbars drilled to permit branch circuit devices of all sizes and number of poles to be
interchangeable and installed in any spare space of sufficient size, without disturbing
adjacent units; without removing main bus or branch circuit connectors and without
machining drilling, or tapping in the field.
c. Arrange bus in sequence or distributed phasing so that multi-pole circuit breaker can
replace any group of single circuit breakers of the same size.
d. Provide 100% neutral and 50% ground bus in each panelboard.

4. Enclosure

a. Code gauge steel box, galvanized material with rust warranty.

b. Powder coated.
c. Machine formed concealed type hinges for front doors.
d. Edges shall be bended for sturdiness.
e. Provide a bolt-on ground connector to inside of enclosure.
f. Flushed mounted in finished areas and as indicated in the Drawings.
g. Surface mounted within electrical and other utility rooms.

5. Front

a. Swing doors must be provided on all lighting and power panels.

b. Heavy code gauge steel as required to maintain panel face flat.
c. Hold front closed with trim clamps.
d. Front door frame shall be hinged. Circuit breaker section door shall be hinged.
Dead front cover shall be swing type.
e. Provide directly for total number of poles.
f. Provide approved lock. All panels keyed alike. Furnish four (4) sets of master keys
to the Employer.
g. Doors over 1200mm in height shall have auxiliary fasteners at top and bottom of
door in addition to lock and catch.
h. Factory finished in medium gray enamel or two coats of air-drying lacquer over a
rust inhibiting primer.

6. Terminal Lugs

a. Bolted type, labeled for copper conductors.

b. Locate main lugs at top or bottom, depending where main feeder enters.

7. Electrical Ratings

a. Panelboards shall be rated 400volts or as indicated, 3-phase, and 3-wire, with full
neutral and ground with ampacities as indicated on the Drawings.

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b. Panelboards shall be fully rated for the short circuit current indicated on the
Drawings.
c. Provide locking devices for designated breakers.

8. Circuit Breaker Devices

a. Plastic molded case. Complete sealed enclosure. Toggle type operating handle.
Trip ampere rating and ON/OFF indication clearly visible.
b. Thermal-magnetic trip-free, trip-indicating, quick-make/quick-break, with inverse
time delay characteristics. Single-handle and common tripping for multi-pole
breakers.
c. Silver alloy contacts with auxiliary arc-quenching devices.
d. Panelboard must be of the type which will accept the field installation of shunt trip
devices of 60 amperes or less on the branch devices.
e. Interrupting capacities shall be as indicated on the Drawings. As a minimum,
220volt devices shall be not less than 10kAIC, and 18kAIC for distribution panels.
f. Locate next to each breaker or space unit an individual number or labeling.
g. Circuit breakers serving kitchen equipment beneath cooking hoods shall include a
shunt trip coil.

9. Ground Fault Interrupters

a. Ground fault interrupter branch circuit breakers shall be as indicated on the

Drawings. Circuit breakers shall be circuit interrupting which will operate manually
for normal switching functions and automatically under overload, short circuit, and
0.005 amp line-to-ground fault conditions. The operating mechanism shall be
entirely trip-free so that contact cannot be held close against an abnormal
overcurrent, short circuit, or ground fault condition. The device shall be bolt-on
type with insulated case construction and shall be interchangeable with standard
single pole breakers utilized in the panelboard.

III. EXECUTION

A. Not used

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SECTION 16011
CEILING, FLOOR AND WALL ELECTRICAL PENETRATION FIRE SEALS

I. GENERAL

A. Description

Provide pre-mixed putty sealant at wall, ceiling and/or floor electrical penetration fire seals in
accordance with the Contract Documents.

B. Work Included

1. Wall, ceiling and/or floor electrical penetration fire seals.

C. Submittals

1. Product Data

a. Submit manufacturer‘s product data for all seals.

D. Quality Assurance

1. Except as modified by governing codes and by the Contract Documents, comply with the
latest applicable provisions and latest recommendations of the following:

a. ASTM E119-73
b. U. L. 1479

II. PRODUCTS

A. Fire Seal Putty System

1. System shall provide immediate fire seal, require no curing time, emit no hazardous or
toxic fumes and be asbestos free.

2. Require no special tools and shall be capable of being installed from one side.

3. No derating whatsoever required of wiring systems passing through seal.

4. Reusable materials to accommodate penetration changes.

III. EXECUTION

A. Not used.

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SECTION 16012
ENGINE GENERATOR AND ACCESSORIES

I. GENERAL

A. Description

1. Supply and install standby diesel engine generator sets and accessories in accordance
with the Contract Documents.

2. Prime rating of each diesel engine generator set shall be as shown on the plan and on the
power riser diagram.

3. The system shall consist of generator sets which include but not limited to controls,
protection, wiring, and accessories for automatic start-stop operation, etc.

4. Related work specified in other division of these specifications:

a. Main fuel tank and fuel day tank(s)

b. Fuel piping and transfer pump system
c. Exhaust system piping
d. Insulation of exhaust piping
e. Exhaust silencer
f. Ducting between radiator and exhaust outlet.

B. Works Included

1. Engine/generator(s)
2. Exhaust silencer
3. Day tank
4. Batteries and battery charger
5. Others to complete the system operational including permits

C. Submittals

1. Shop Drawings

a. Complete scaled drawing showing the exact generator system layout including all
components and accessories being provided or required for operation as specified
herein.

2. Product Data

a. Engine manufacturer‘s catalog cut sheets, performance data, detailed drawings,

power output curves, and fuel consumptions, etc.

b. Generator manufacturer‘s catalog cut sheets, detailed drawings and performance

data.

c. Complete list of materials and catalog cuts of all components being provided.

d. Complete detailed wiring diagram of the system.

e. Starting battery sizing calculations showing compliance with specifications at

ambient conditions.

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f. After the engine generator system is accepted, submit a completed permit

application for the local Air Quality Management District or authority having
jurisdiction, ready for submission by the Employer.

g. Name and location of certified testing agency.

3. Test Reports

a. Certified factory test report

b. Certified field test report

D. Quality Assurance

1. Except as modified by governing codes and by the Contract Documents, comply with the
latest applicable provisions and latest recommendations of the following:

a. Alternator
 NEMA MG-1-22
 ASTM D396

b. Battery Charger
 U.L. 1236

c. Engine Generator
 Local Air Quality Management District

d. Control and Status Panels

 NFPA 110

e. Testing
 NETA

2. Equipment suppliers shall have local representation and shall have been actively
engaged in the assembly, installation and service of this equipment for emergency
power purposes for a period of not less than 10 years.

3. Equipment suppliers shall have full spare parts backup and 24 hours per day service
support availability for this equipment.

E. Location Criteria

1. Altitude: 90 meters above sea level

2. Seismic: UBC Zone 4

II. PRODUCTS

A. Criteria

1. The engine generator system and accessories described herein shall be fully capable of
operation as specified in the following environmental conditions:

a. Maximum ambient temperature: 104°F (40°C)

b. Minimum ambient temperature: 0°F (-18°C)
c. Altitude:1000 feet (305 meters) above sea level

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B. Engine

1. The engine shall be diesel fueled with number 2 diesel oil, 1800 rpm, compression
ignition type, four stroke-cycles, water cooled, solid injection, V-type configuration and
turbo charged.

2. The net brake horsepower of the engine at rated operation speed shall not be less than
1.45 times the rated standby electric kilowatt rating of the engine generator. Net brake
horsepower is defined as the horsepower that the fully derated bare engine can deliver
minus the power required by accessories.

3. Fuel consumption of the engine generator shall be substantiated by means of

manufacturer‘s published curves or calculations.

4. The engine shall be equipped with an electro-hydraulic governor to maintain engine

speed within limits specified herein. Governor shall be adjustable from isochronous to
five (5) percent drop. Frequency shall be factory set at rated. Control or panel provision
shall be provided to run the engine at idle speed for test and startup purposes.

5. Engine safety devices, including high water temperature switch, over speed sensing
switch, low oil pressure switch, and low water temperature switch, shall be mounted on
the engine and connected to the engine/generator control panel instruments and alarm
as specified herein.

6. Engine wiring shall be high quality, heat resistant, insulated, stranded copper conductor.
Wiring shall be protected with suitable woven loom protection and shall be isolated from
high temperature engine parts. Wiring for alternating current power circuits shall be
protected by rigid or flexible conduit.

C. Electric Starting System

1. An electric starting motor with solenoid and either Bendix or overrunning clutch drive
shall be furnishes on the engine. The starting motor shall be of the required voltage and
ampere rating.

2. Provide a system of nickel cadmium batteries sized such that the set lay complete four (4)
sixty-second complete cranking cycles at firing speed and specified room temperature.
Provide a matching rack and cables of sufficient ampacities.

3. Provided a wall mounted 220 volt AC battery charger to recharge batteries to full
capacity within 8 hours. Battery charger shall have rate and low rate charging system.
The battery charger shall be current limiting and shall not require cranking cutout
contacts for charger protection when cranking. Accessories shall include: D.C.
ammeter, fused input, D.C. voltmeter, high/low DC output voltage relay and input
voltage failure relay. Battery charger output shall be rated ten (10) amperes at required
voltage.

4. The entire electric starting system shall be rated for 24Vdc operation.

D. Engine Cooling System

1. The engine shall be water-cooled by means of engine-mounted vertical core radiator.

The radiator shall be adequately sized to cool the engine on a continuous basis at the
maximum ambient temperature and altitude specified. It shall have an air flow
restriction of not more than 12 millimeters Hg. Suitable expansion space, either by
means of surge tanks or radiator top tank shall be provided. The cooling system shall
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provided. Engine coolant shall be a mixture of fifty (50) percent ethylene glycol based
antifreeze and fifty (50) percent water. A duct adaptor flange shall be included for flex
connection provided by another trade.

2. The engine shall be equipped with a centrifugal type water circulating pump and
thermostat valve to maintain the engine at recommended temperature level.

3. The engine cooling system shall include one or more spin-on type engine water filters
which will treat the coolant and prevent corrosion and scale deposits inside the cooling
system.

E. Air Intake and Exhaust System

1. An air cleaner/silencer shall be furnished as recommended by the engine manufacturer.

Air cleaners shall be oil bath type with replaceable elements.

2. Engine exhaust outlets shall be coupled to the exhaust silencer(s) by means of an

adequately sized section of stainless steel corrugated flexible tubing. Flexible tubing
connector shall be flanged at both ends for mating to the engine and exhaust system.

3. A critical grade exhaust silencer shall be provided for maximum high degree silencing.
Exhaust silencer shall be sized to limit exhaust back pressure to acceptable values. The
exhaust silencer shall be suitable for horizontal mounting, shall be equipped with flanged
bottom inlet and flanged end outlet. The exhaust silencer shall be double wall
construction and shall have a high temperature anti-corrosion coating applied uniformly
on the outside surface.

F. Fuel System (Refer to mechanical plans and specifications for the details)

1. Provide day fuel tank to provide an immediate fuel supply to the engine fuel pump upon
start-up. Fuel is to be supplied to the tank by means of electric fuel transfer pump. Equip
tank with an automatic float to control the day tank level with a low level contact (nearly
empty) for remote alarm indication. Fill connection shall be via two (2) flexible metal
hoses. A drain cock and valve shall be provided.

2. Fuel lines between injection pumps and valves shall be of heavy seamless tubing and to
eliminate irregularity of fuel injections, shall be of the same length for all cylinders. The
fuel system shall be equipped with a fuel filter having replaceable elements which may
be easily removed from their housing for replacing without breaking any fuel line
connections or disturbing the fuel pumps or any other parts of the engine. All fuel filters
shall be conveniently located in one accessible housing, ahead of the injection pumps, so
that the fuel will have been thoroughly filtered before it reaches the pumps. No screens
or filters requiring cleaning or replacement shall be used in the injection pump or
injection assemblies.

G. Alternator

1. The generator shall be rated and configured as shown in the plan.

2. The alternator shall be a four (4) pole, synchronous brushless type. The alternator shall
be single bearing type coupled directly to the engine flywheel by means of a flexible disc
coupling.

3. The alternator voltage regulator shall be solid state type three phase true RMS sensing
and shall incorporate an under-frequency protective circuit to limit generator excitation
at lower than normal operating speeds. The voltage regulator shall be equipped with a

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voltage adjusting rheostat capable of plus or minus five (5) percent rated voltage
adjustment. The voltage regulator shall maintain the voltage within the limits specified.

4. The alternator insulation system shall be NEMA Class H in accordance with BS and IEEE
standards. The alternator shall be sized and properly derated according to NEMA
MG1-22-1975 to yield a maximum temperature rise of 130°C by resistance above an
ambient temperature of 40°C at rated altitude.

5. Excitation shall be provided by a direct connected brushes permanent magnetic rotating

exciter. The armature shall be of the three phase design and connected to a full wave
three phase rotating bridge. Diodes used shall be of the silicon type mounted on proper
heat sinks with surge protector to prevent voltage spikes during parallel operation.

6. Exciter field power shall be provided by a separate permanent magnet generator directly
connected to the brushless exciter. The PMG shall provide sufficient power to the
excitations system to produce 300% short circuit from the main operator armature
during a three phase fault with sufficient duration for protective devices to operate.

H. Control Panel

1. A free standing, louvered, control panel shall be provided with lockable hinged swing
type front and rear door.

2. The following shall be included in the control panel:

a. Main line circuit breaker which shall operate both manually as an isolation switch and
automatically during overload and short circuit conditions. The trip unit for each
pole shall have elements providing inverse time delay during overload conditions
and instantaneous magnetic tripping for short circuit protection. Circuit breaker shall
be suitable for 100% load. The circuit breaker shall be provided with an auxiliary
contact to provide a trouble indication should the breaker be in the off or tripped
position.

b. AC ammeter, 90 millimeters 2% accuracy, red line at maximum output of generator.

c. AC voltmeter, 90 millimeters, 2% accuracy, red line at rated bolts.

d. Ammeter phase selector switch.

e. Voltmeter selector switch

f. Frequently meter, 90 millimeters dial type, 2% accuracy

g. Elapse time meter

h. Engine water temperature gauge

i. Engine oil temperature gauge

j. Engine oil pressure gauge

k. Voltage adjusting rheostat

l. All items specified under remote status panels

m. Provide a nameplate of red bakelite with white, 25 millimeters lettering, identifying

the generator controlled.

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I. Automatic Electric Set Protection

1. Protection System: Provide power for sensors, trips, indicator lights, and alarm by
engine cranking batteries. Provide fault sensors to cause emergency engine shutdown
when any of the following occur:

a. High water temperature sensors set to trip at 205°F ±3°F, 96°C ±2°C
b. Approach to high water temperature sensors set to pre-alarm at 190°F
c. Low water temperature sensors set to trip at 80°F (27°C)
d. Over speed sensors set to trip at 2050 revolutions per minute Low lube oil pressure
sensors set to trip at the engine manufacturer‘s recommendation for lowest
permissible oil pressure.
e. Over crank sensors set to trip after four (4) 15-second attempts to start.

J. Remote Status Panels

1. Provide two (2) panels per generator set. One (1) in the engineering office and the
other one (1) to be furnished as part of the generator control panel. Provide alarm
indicators per NFPA No. 110 and as specified herein. When actuated, these alarms shall
sound audible alarms and indicate, by means of individual lights at annunciator panels,
which particular malfunction is initiating the alarm. Provide 5 millimeter high (minimum)
labeling to identify the alarm.

2. Provide a horn at each panel with silencing (override) switch to silence alarm. Override
switch shall have flashing pilot lamp labeled Override to indicate that alarm is silenced.
Provide power for alarm system from generator battery system. Alarm annunciators shall
indicate the following malfunctions:

a. Green lamps Indicate normal operation

b. Yellow (or amber) lamps Indicate impending failure and the alarm horn
will sound and the generator main will open
c. Red lamps Complete failure alarm horn sounds and the
generator main breaker opens
3. Indicators and controls shall be as follows:

No. Item Lens Cap Color

1. High water temperature Red

2. Low water temperature Red
3. Approach to high water temperature Yellow
4. Approach to low oil pressure Yellow
5. Overspeed Red
6. Cranking failure (after 60 seconds) Red
7. Generator in operation Green
8. High and low battery charge Red
9. Battery charger input failure Red
10. Transfer switch position lights for
each automatic transfer switch.
Two (2) lamps for each switch. Red & Green
11. Pilot light denoting engine selector
switch in OFF position Red
12. Start/stop switch (Fire Control Center Only) ---
13. Test switch (Fire Control Center Only) ---
14. Main circuit breaker tripped open Red
15. Running pilot lights for each fuel oil pump
(Fire Control Center only) Red

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16. Hand/off/automatic switch

for each fuel oil pump ---
17. Low fuel oil (day tank) Red
18. Low fuel oil (main tank) Red
19. Load bank cooling failure Red
20. Load bank cooling failure Red

K. Generator Set Performance

1. The completed generator set shall meet or exceed the following performance criteria:

a. Voltage regulation shall be ±1 percent rated voltage.

b. Steady state voltage stability ±0.5 percent rated voltage.
c. Maximum voltage dip with step application of rated continuous engine generator
rating at 0.8 power factor not to exceed 20 percent.
d. Voltage recovery time with step application of rated continuous engine generator
rating at 0,8 power factor not to exceed 2 seconds.
e. Balanced telephone interference factor (TIF) shall not exceed 50.
f. Frequency regulation from no load to full load adjustable from isochronous to 5
percent.
g. Steady state frequency stability shall be ±0.5 percent.
h. Maximum recovery time to return to frequency stability, bandwidth shall not exceed
4 seconds.
i. Generator set shall be capable of start-up and accepting rated load within 10
seconds.

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SECTION 16013
AUTOMATIC POWER FACTOR CONTROL EQUIPMENT

I. GENERAL

A. Description

1. Automatic Power Factor Controllers

a. The automatic power factor controller(s) shall be UL listed, completely pre-wired and
factory assembled, and consist of: main bus; current limiting fuses, transient
suppressors and switching contactors to each fixed unit capacitor bank; and power
factor sensing and control equipment, to provide variable correction within discrete
steps, to maintain a preset value of power factor; etc.

b. Capacitor fluids and materials shall be non-hazardous.

II. PRODUCTS

A. Power Factor Controller Units

1. Operating voltage: As shown on the plan.

2. Kvar capacity and number of steps: As shown on the plan.

3. Power Factor Range: 90 to 95 percent.

4. Basic Impulse Level: 30 kilovolts.

5. Main bus short circuit rating: 100,000rms amperes symmetrical or as shown.

6. Ambient temperature range: -25°C (-13°F) to 46°C (+115°F)

a. The enclosure(s) shall be free standing, constructed of #12 gauge rigidly welded
steel, including a hinged grounding lugs, and removable lifting eyes, finished with
light gray epoxy paint. The door shall limit personnel exposure to internal
component and shall be interlocked to cause a disconnection of all capacitors when
the door is opened.
b. The enclosures shall be designed for indoor installation with a weatherproof plastic
viewing window in compliance with L746 requirements.
c. The enclosure shall be ventilated and fan controlled to maintain a maximum internal
temperature rise of 20°C, with an automatic shutdown of the unit if internal
temperature exceeds 60°C.

7. Incoming power termination shall be provided by a set of mechanical lugs.

8. Fuses shall be provided in each phase of each capacitor bank and on the line side of the
contactor. Fuses shall be current limiting, rated 100,000 AIC symmetrical or as shown
on the plan, and mounted in 3 pole fuse blocks to facilitate removal without removing
power wiring.

9. Contactors shall be three poles, operating coils shall be rated as shown in the plan. The
contactors shall be capacitor rated to withstand the in-rush currents imposed by
capacitor switching.

10. Toroidal transient suppressor coils shall be included in all three phase of each capacitor
bank to minimize the effects of voltage transients during capacitor switching, and to limit

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the capacitor in-rush current. These coils shall be braced for 100,000 amperes
symmetrical.

11. Capacitor fixed unit banks shall consist of individual single phase cells on an open tray
with harness wiring in a three phase configuration to facilitate maintenance on any single
cell. Discharge resistors mounted external to the cells shall be provided to reduce
voltage on the cells to 50volts or less within one minute after the capacitor has been
switched off. Individual cells hall be UL listed and be of the liquid filled self-healing type
utilizing a low loss metalized film dielectric system with a pressure sensitive circuits
interrupter. Electrical losses, including contribution of discharge resistors shall average
less than 0.5 w/kvar. Dielectric fluid shall be high flash point, non-flammable,
biodegradable, non-toxic and contain no PCBs. Dry type capacitors shall not be
acceptable.

12. The controller shall be a solid state programmable reactive current sensing unit with
digital display capabilities of power factor, active (KW) current, reactive (KVAR) current
and number of energized steps. The controller shall permit programming of desired
power factor, sequence of capacitor switching, time delay of switching from 10 to 120
seconds, sensitivity of switching around the set power factor, symmetry of switching
around the set power factor and manual or automatic control. Indication of in correct
reverse phase rotation wiring shall also be provided to facilitate correct installation.
Indication of lagging or leading current with respect to power factor setting shall also be
provided. 15 millisecond loss of voltage dropout, non-sequential switching, and an
auxiliary fault signal contact shall be provided. The fault signal contact shall close when
operating voltage is lost or when the programmed sensitivity threshold is exceeded for
more than ten minutes.

13. Low voltage, 230volt control circuits shall be provided with five milliampere personnel
ground fault protection.

14. A blown fuse indicating light shall be provided for each capacitor fuse and shall be
externally visible from the front of the controller and identified with respect to capacitor
banks.

15. Internal wiring and equipment necessary to permit more than one controller to function
properly with another when installed on the same distribution system shall be provided.
Only a minimal amount f external point-to-point wiring shall be required to interlock two
or more units to each other.

16. Removable air filters for dustproof application shall be provided on incoming ventilation
openings.

17. A single current transformer to be installed on the “A” phase, upstream of where the
automatic capacitor is attached to the distribution system.

The CT shall be donut type with an opening large enough to facilitate installation on the
phase “A” cable or bus and have a burden capacity of 1.8VA per capacitor controller.

 The Automatic Capacitor controller as a complete assembly shall be UL listed in

compliance with UL508 standard for Industrial Control Equipment.
 Capacitor cells shall be UL listed in compliance with UL810, NEMA CP-1 and IEEE
standards.
 Viewing windows on outdoor enclosure doors shall meet UL746 requirements for impact
resistance.
 Capacitor installation shall comply with NEC Article 460 for capacitors rated 600 volts and
less.
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SECTION 16014
LUMINAIRES AND ACCESSORIES

I. GENERAL

A. Description

Provide complete testing of equipment and systems throughout in accordance with the
Contract Documents.

B. Work Included

1. Luminaires and Accessories

C. Submittals

1. Shop Drawings

a. Provide detailed scaled and dimensioned drawings of all luminaire types, except
where specified fixtures are standard, unmodified, catalogued units. For
catalogued units, fully detailed catalog information may be substituted for shop
drawings. Provide full size cross sections for major luminaries and all custom
designed luminaries. Indicate finished dimensions, metal thickness and gauges,
material finished, electrical and mechanical connections, fasteners, welds, joints and
provisions for the work of others. For fixtures specified as continuous runs, provide
scaled drawing showing fixture and lamp layout for the actual length of run.

b. Submit fixtures data with mounting details that include appropriate mounting
accessories for each ceiling type.

2. Product Data

a. Indicate type of ballast and manufacturer, ballast quantity and location. Include
information as to power factor, input watts, voltage and ballast factor. Indicate
mounting distance limitations and standard wire sizes for remote ballasts for
fluorescent and H.I.D. luminaries.

b. Indicate quantity and type of lamps to be used.

c. For air handling fixtures, submit CFM and total pressure data for end slots and side
slots used for return air.

3. Samples

a. Provide samples as called for in the Contract Documents. Supply a completely

operable fixture with a plug and cord for standard 230volt service. Provide lamps and
component parts as specifically requested by Employer or Project manager. Provide
samples for all custom designed luminaries and modified standard luminaries.

b. In addition to the above, submit to Project manager:

 Samples of any lens, louvers, or diffusers as requested. A 50 millimeter by 100

millimeter sample is the minimum size acceptable.
 Samples of any colors or finishes as requested.
 Where a sample is submitted or requested, do not fabricate or purchase that
fixture type until the sample is accepted and approved. Resubmit samples unit
accepted.

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 Tag samples with the name of the project, referenced specification paragraph or
drawing number, the fixture type, and any other identifying data. After review,
the sample shall be shipped to Project manager. Do not install any sample
fixtures in project unless otherwise instructed.
 If samples are not accepted by Project manager, samples will be returned to
Contractor, at his expense. Upon receipt of unacceptable sample, immediately
make a new submission of samples meeting the contract requirements.

c. Mockups

 If specifically called for in the fixture descriptions, temporarily install, connect

and adjust the specified number of fixtures at no additional cost to Employer.
Place the mockup fixtures where and when directed. Remove and store
mockup fixtures when accepted at Contractor„s expense.

4. Quality Assurance

a. Except as modified by governing codes and by the Contract Documents, comply with
the latest applicable provisions and latest recommendations of the following:

 Underwriters Laboratories (U.L.)

 Philippine Electric Code (P.E.C.)
 National Fire Protection Agency (N.F.P.A.)
 Certified Ballast Manufacturers Association (C.B.M.)
 Illuminating Engineering Society (I.E.S.)
 American Society for Testing and Materials (A.S.T.M.)
 American National Standards Institute (A.N.S.I.)
 National Electrical Manufacturers Association (N.E.M.A.)

b. Guarantee ballasts against defects for a period of two (2) years, except electric
ballasts guarantee shall be for three (3) years. Guarantee shall include replacing
defective with new ballast but without additional cost to the Employer.

II. PRODUCTS

A. Marking of Fixtures

1. Plainly mark fixtures equipped with ballasts for operation of rapid start lamps “Use Rapid
Start Lamps Only”. Similarly, mark other fixtures according to proper lamp type.
Clearly mark ballasts that have multilevel outputs, and indicate proper terminals for the
various outputs. Provide markings that are clear and which are readily visible to service
personnel, but not visible from normal viewing angles when lamps are in place.

2. Fabrication and Materials

a. Provide fixtures completely factory-assembled and wired, and equipped with

necessary sockets, ballasts, wiring, shielding, reflectors, channels, lenses and other
parts necessary to complete the fixture installation, and deliver to project site ready
for installation.

b. Unless otherwise noted, use only completely concealed hardware. Weld exposed
metal at joints, fill with weld material, grind smooth, and make free from light leaks.
Gasket incandescent fixtures with overlapping trim. Weld ballast support studs,
socket saddle studs and reflector support studs to fixture body. Self-threading
screws are not approved. Ventilate ballast compartments and firmly secure ballast

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to conducting metal surface. Provide fixtures using bottom re-lamping, unless

otherwise noted.

c. Construct fixtures with the minimum number of joints. Make unexposed joints by
approved method such as welding, brazing, screwing or bolting. Soldered joints are
not acceptable. Do not use self-tapping methods or rivets for fastening part which
shall be removed to gain access to electrical components requiring service or
replacement, or for fastening any electrical components or their supports.

d. Provide metallic cast or extruded parts of fixtures that are close grained and free
from imperfections or discolorations. Provide cast or extruded parts that are rigid,
true to pattern, and of ample weight and thickness. Provide cast or extruded parts
that are properly fitted, filed ground, and buffed to provide finished surfaces and
joints free of imperfections.

e. Provide housings for discharge lamps (fluorescent, H.I.D.) fixtures that make
electrical components easily accessible and replaceable, without removing the
fixture body from its mounting.

3. Finishes

a. Apply fixture finishes after fabrication in a manner that will assure a durable
wear-resistant surface. Prior to finishing, hot clean the surfaces by accepted
chemical means, and treat them with corrosion inhibiting (phosphating) treatment
to assure positive paint adhesion. Give exposed metal surfaces, brass, bronze,
aluminum, etc. and finished castings (except chromium plated or stainless steel
parts) an even coat of high grade methacrylate lacquer or transparent epoxy.
Anodize exposed aluminum surfaces in a 20 minute bath for corrosion resistance.
Make sheet steel fixture housing, and iron and steel parts which have not received
phosphating treatment, or which are to be utilized in exterior applications, corrosion
resistance by zinc or cadmium plating, or hot-dip zinc galvanizing after completion of
all forming, welding or drilling operations.

b. Cadmium plate screws, bolts, nuts and other fastening or latching hardware.

c. Unless specifically indicated otherwise, provide fixtures with a high-temperature

baked enamel coating of color and finish as specified. Unless otherwise specified,
provide white baked enamel reflective surfaces with a minimum reflectance of 86%.
Give all parts proper etched surface preparation prior to painting to assure paint
adherence and durability.

d. Acceptable Fixture Manufacturers

 Acceptable manufacturers are listed in the Lighting Fixture Schedule in the

Contract Documents and within these specifications. The designations
indicated on the Lighting Fixture Schedule are a design series reference only
(not necessarily a complete catalog number), and do not necessarily represent
all of the special requirements as specified in the Contract Documents.
Contractor is responsible for meeting all requirements of the Contract
Documents and applicable codes.

 The listing of a manufacturer as acceptable does not assure acceptance of a

particular fixture. It is the sole responsibility of the Contractor to insure that
any price quotations and submittals made are for lighting equipment which
meets or exceeds the specifications included herein. Substitute fixture
manufacturers are acceptable only by prior written approval. Acceptable

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manufacturers shall provide proof of satisfactory production of equal or similar

fixtures for a period of at least five years prior to bidding.

e. Ballasts

 General

 Provide ballasts, which are suitable for the electrical characteristics of the
supply circuits to which they are to be connected, and which are suitable for
operating the specified lamps. No extra cost will be allowed for failure to
properly coordinate ballast voltage with circuitry.

 Provide ballasts that are listed with Underwriters Laboratories and bear the
U.L. label. All ballasts shall be designed, built and tested in accordance
with ANSI and PEC standards.

 Provide ballasts having the lowest sound rating available for the lamps
specified; clearly show their respective sound ratings. Replace ballasts
found by Employer or Project manager to be too noisy, without charge, prior
to acceptance of project.

 Provide identical ballasts within each fixture type. All ballasts within the
same luminaire must be of the same manufacturer.

 Provide dimmer type ballasts of design recognized and approved by U.L.

These ballasts shall coordinate with dimming control devices specified for
the particular application.

 Fluorescent

 Provide ETL/CBM certified ballasts which are super low heat, energy-saving,
rapid-start type, sound rated “A” unless noted otherwise. Multi-lamp rapid
start ballasts shall be of the series sequence type. Use only two-lamp
ballasts unless otherwise indicated.

 Provide Class “P” protected ballasts, indicating that the ballasts have an
integral self-resetting, thermally actuated device that will remove the ballast
from line when excessive ballast temperature is reached, and allow
reconnection to line when normal temperature is resumed.

 Rigidly mount ballasts, unless specifically indicated otherwise to the inside

of the top of the fixture housing, with ballast surfaces and housing in
complete contact for efficient conduction of heat. Permanently affix ballast
mounting screws to the fixture housing. Provide only fixtures whose design,
fabrication, and assembly prevent overheating or cycling of lamps and
ballasts.

 For outdoor use and wherever ballasts are used outside a heated
environment (such as walk-in freezers or cold food handling areas) provide
fluorescent ballasts capable of lamp-starting at any temperature down to
minus 20°F. (These ballasts will not have CBM certification).

 Provide only high power factor 220V ballasts for compact fluorescent (PL,
TT, BX) lamps.

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 Electronic Ballasts:

o Provide ballasts with the following:

 High power factor (90% or above)
 Minimum starting temperature of 60°F for energy-saving lamps and
50°F for 40 watt lamps.
 Provide ballasts with sound rating of “A”, that are U.L. Class “P”
listed for thermal protection.
 Ballasts must meet the minimum EMI and RFI specification
requirements of the Federal Communications Commission, and
have test data to prove this.
 Total harmonic distortion of less than 20% and lamp current crest
factor of 1.6 or less.

o H.I.D.
 Provide H.I.D. ballasts that are U.L. listed, regulated type, fused in
the primary circuit. Ballast shall allow maximum of 10% lamp
wattage change with a line variant of ± 5% voltage.
 Ballast shall be constant wattage auto-transformer type, with
built-in thermal protection, and minimum power factor of 90%.
Provide 300 mm minimum leads.

 Fixture Wiring

 Provide wiring between fluorescent lamp holders and associated operating

and starting equipment, of similar or heavier gauge than the leads furnished
with the approved types of ballasts, and having equal or better insulating
and heat resisting characteristics. Provide internal wiring of fixtures
containing a minimum number of splices. Make splices with acceptable
mechanical insulated steel spring type connectors, suitable for the
temperature and voltage conditions to which the splices are to be subjected.

 Make connections of wires to lamp holder terminals and other accessories in

a neat and workmanlike manner, electrically and mechanically secure, with
no loose strands protruding. Provide the number of wires extending to or
from the terminals of a lamp holder or other accessory that does not exceed
the number which the accessory is designed to accommodate.

 Provide wiring channels and wireway free from projections and rough or
sharp edges. At points or edges over which conductors shall pass and may
be subject to injury or wear, round bush to make a smooth contact surface
with the conductors.

 Install insulated bushings at points of entrances and exit of flexible wiring.

 Lamps

 Provide a complete set of new lamps in each fixture immediately prior to

turnover to Employer.

 Unless specified otherwise, provide lamps as follows:

o For fluorescent fixtures, provide lamps as indicated in Lighting Fixture
Schedule. Supply lamps from one manufacturer and of one color
temperature unless otherwise noted.
o For incandescent fixtures, provide inside frosted, 220volt lamps unless
otherwise indicated in Lighting Fixture Schedule. Supply lamps from
one manufacturer unless otherwise noted.

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o For other fixtures, provide lamps as specified, and for fixtures by others,
provide lamps as rated by manufacturer. For each lamp type, provide
all lamps from one manufacturer.

 Acceptable Lamp Manufacturers:

o Lamp catalog numbers specified in the Contract Documents define
performance criteria. Equal products by any of the following
manufacturers may be utilized unless otherwise noted.
 General Electric
 Philips
 Osram/Sylvania

 Lampholders

 Provide incandescent and H.I.D. lamp sockets with porcelain housings over
copper screw shells, with medium base sockets rated at 660W. Plastic or
metal sheet sockets are not acceptable.

 Provide fluorescent fixture sockets that are white, of heat resistant plastic
and rated at 660W. Fluorescent lamp sockets operating with an open
circuit voltage in excess of 300 volts shall be of the safety type which opens
the supply circuit when the lamp is removed from the sockets.

 Rigidly and securely attach lampholding sockets to the fixture enclosure or

husk.

 Where pull-chains are included, provide an insulating joints.

 Provide sockets suitable for specified lamps, and set to position the lamps in
optically correct spacing and relationship to lenses, reflectors, filters and
baffles.

 Where fluorescent lamps are to be used bare without diffusers or lenses,

provide at least two acceptable lamp retaining clips per fluorescent lamp, for
safety.

 Reflectors

 Aluminum Reflectors
o Provide reflectors and reflecting cones or baffles fabricated form #12
aluminum reflector sheet, 1.4 millimeter inch (15 gauge) or heavier;
and absolutely free of tooling marks including spinning lines, and free of
marks or indentation caused by riveting or other assembly techniques.
No rivets, springs, or other hardware shall be visible after installation.
o Provide reflectors and baffles of first-quality polished, buffed and
anodized finish, Alzak or accepted equal, and with specular finish color
as selected by Project manager.
o Provide other aluminum reflectors where required; formed and finished
as noted on Contract Documents and elsewhere in the specifications.
Provide only reflectors free from blemishes, scratches, or indentations
which would distort their reflective function and finished by means of
the Alzak process, or accepted equal, unless otherwise noted.

 Painted Reflectors
o Provide painted reflectors completely formed before application of
primer and enamel paint. Make reflectors and reflector bodies for
fluorescent fixtures, having baked-on white enamel finish, applied to

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meet the following requirements and tests: Provide minimum tested

reflectance of 86%. After 100 hours exposure to fade-o-meter,
reflectance may not be less than 86%, and finish may show no visible
color change. Exposure to 100% humidity at 100°F, for 100 hours (cook
box test) may show no blistering or other effects. Salt spray (20%
sodium chloride) for 150 hours may cause no breakdown of film.
When requested, submit a sufficient quantity of flat steel panels having
the same primer and paint, applied in the same manner as proposed for
the contract items, of subjection to any one or all of the tests listed
above by an approved independent testing laboratory. Contractor will
pay the cost of the tests. Tests will be required only in case of dispute
about reflector characteristics. Reflectors which do not meet the criteria
expressed here shall be replaced at Contractor„s expense.

 Lenses, Faceplates and Trims

 Plastic lenses shall be of virgin methyl methacrylate, unless otherwise

indicated. No polystyrene lenses will be accepted.

 Make lenses, louvers, or other light diffusing elements contained in frames,

removable but positively held within the frames so that hinging or other
motion of the frame will not cause the diffusing elements to drop out.

 Provide faceplates of recessed fixtures which open for access to the interior
of the fixture, serve as a ceiling trim, and are positively held to the fixture
body by adjustable means that permit the faceplate to be drawn up to the
ceiling as tight as necessary to insure complete contact of faceplate with
ceiling.

 Provide ceiling trims for rectangular recessed fixtures with mitered corners,
continuously welded and smoothed before shop finishing. Lapping of trim
metal is not acceptable.

 Exterior Fixtures

 Provide fixtures designed and manufactured specifically for outdoor service.

Make components, including nuts, bolts, rivets, springs and similar parts, of
corrosion resistant materials or of materials which will assure such
resistance.

 Provide fixtures for use outdoors, or in areas designated as damp locations,

which are suitably and effectively gasketed to prevent access of moisture
into electrical components or enclosing diffusers, lenses or globes. Outdoor
fixtures which are directly exposed to the elements shall be rated for wet
locations. Fixtures which are aimed up, shall be approved for wet locations
in this position.

 Metal parts of fixtures requiring painting, shall be painted with suitable

weather and moisture-resisting paint equal to epoxy-based coatings.

 Provide anodized aluminum for aluminum parts of exterior fixtures which

are not specified as requiring a painted finish.

 Install tree mounted lights in accordance with PEC and local codes.

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 Accessories

 Recessed incandescent luminaries shall be furnished with thermal

protection in accordance with PEC.

 Where utilized as raceways, luminaries shall be suitable for use as raceways.

Provide feed through slice boxes here necessary.

 Provide plaster frames or mounting frames for fixtures that require them.
Such frames shall be appropriate for the ceiling construction in which they
shall be installed.

 Provide necessary hardware with fixtures, such as stems, plates, plaster

frames, hangers, and similar items, for safe support of fixtures for the
ceiling construction in which they shall be installed. Provide plaster frames
made of non-ferrous metal, or of steel that has been suitably rust proofed
after fabrication.

 For air handling luminaries, provide matte black baffles for end/or side slots
as required so that ceiling plenum is not visible from below.

 For fluorescent and H.I.D. luminaries used indoors, where ballast sound
rating of “A” is not available, provide acoustic mounting pads between
luminaire housing and ballast to minimize vibration and noise level. Pads
shall be installed to Employer or Employer„s representative acceptance.

 Provide tempered glass lenses for all metal halide fixtures.

 Provide fastening devices of a positive locking type, which do not require

special tools to apply or remove them. Do not use tie wires in place of
fastening devices.

 Attach reflectors to housing by means of safety chains, to prevent reflectors

from falling. No part of the chain may be visible after installation, when
viewed from any angle up to 45 degrees from horizontal.

 Provide an approved ceiling canopy for each stem, exactly matching stem
finish, unless otherwise requested by the Employer or Employer„s
representative.

III. Execution

A. Not Used.

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SECTION 16015
GROUNDING SYSTEM

I. GENERAL

A. Description

Provide a low impedance grounding system in accordance with the Contract

B. Works Included

1. Ground Connectors and Clamps; Grounding, Bushing and Locknuts

2. Welding Type Ground Connectors
3. Compression Type Grid Connectors
4. Ground Rods and Clamps
5. Bonding Jumpers for Hinged Joints in Cable Tray
6. Electrical Insulating Tape
7. Compound for Compression Connectors

C. Submittals

1. Shop Drawings
a. Provide a complete set of shop drawings showing service grounding methods as
called for on the Contract Documents.

2. Testing Reports
a. Submit test reports certifying resistance values for buried or driven grounds and
water pipe grounds.

D. Quality Assurance

1. Except as modified by governing codes and by the Contract Documents, comply with the
latest applicable provisions and latest recommendations of the following:
a. Underwriters Laboratory Standard No. U.L. 467
b. ANSI C-1 1978
c. IEEE Standard No. 142-1982
d. National Electrical Safety Code
e. Philippine Electric Code

II. PRODUCTS

A. Materials

1. Ground Cables: Bare or green color coded, insulated, annealed stranded tinned copper
wire as indicated on Drawings; insulated wire to conform to requirements of another
section herein.

2. Mechanical Connectors: Tin-plated aluminum alloy, U.L. approved and stamped for use
with aluminum or copper conductors.

3. Ground Rods
a. Copper-clad steel fabricated by molten welding process
b. Diameter: 25mm
c. Length: 3000mm, except ad modified by the Contract Documents.

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4. Ground Lugs and Connectors for Cable Tray: Tin-plated aluminum alloy, suitable for
use with aluminum or copper conductors.

III. EXECUTION

A. General

1. Purpose of Grounding System

a. Adequate path for ground fault currents
b. Safety to personnel from accidental electric shock hazards
c. Prevention of hazardous discharge of static electricity.

2. Whether or not indicated on Drawings, provide continuous ground path for all electrical
circuits from point of utilization back to source through ground wires, bonded metallic
conduit runs, grounded cable trays, and related items.

B. Service Grounding System

1. Provide a bare copper bus mounted within the electrical switchboard room. Bus shall be
100mm H x 15mm W x 300mm L.(minimum)

2. Extend two (2) service grounding connectors in separate raceways form ground bus to
ground bus in each switchboard.

3. Extend conductors in raceway from service ground bus as indicated on the Drawings.

C. Switchboard, Unit Substations and Primary Switchgear

1. Bond each, section of switchboards unit substations and primary switchgear housing and
service conduits entering same to ground bus.

D. Separately Derived Systems

1. Equipment grounding conductors shall be provided for separately derived systems and
shall be grounded to building steel, cold water pipes, etc. or an alternate grounding
means. Equipment grounding shall consist of but not to be limited to the following:
a. Power transformer
b. Electric generator sets
c. Uninterruptible power supply modules.

E. Receptacles

1. Receptacles shall be grounded to the outlet box by means of a bonding jumper between
the outlet box and the receptacle grounding terminal.

F. Outdoor Equipment

1. Outdoor enclosures shall be connected with AWG No. 4 (22mm²) bare copper wire to
AWG No. 4/0 (100mm²) bare copper wire installed not less than 24 inches (600mm)
below grade, connecting to the indicated ground rods. Fence and equipment
connections shall be AWG No. 4 (22mm²) bare copper wire. Fence shall be grounded at
each gatepost and corner post. Each gate section shall be bonded to the fence post
through a 1/8-inch by one-inch (3mm x 25mm) flexible braided copper strap and
approved clamps. Transformer neutral connection shall be minimum No.1/0 copper
AWG (50mm²). Where the rated secondary current exceeds 400 amperes, the size of

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the transformer neutral ground connection shall be increased in size to not less than
one-half the cross-section area of the secondary-phase conductors.

G. Concentric Knockouts

1. Provide grounding type bushings for conduits terminated through multiple concentric
knockouts not fully knocked out, on inside of panelboards. Ground bushing with No.12
bar copper to panelboard bus.

H. Toggle Switches

1. Provide grounding clip on each toggle switch. Mount over device mounting strap such
that contact is made between mounting strap, k screw, and faceplate and outlet box.

2. Provide devices with ground screw where required by local authorities and bond this with
AWG No. 10 (5.5mm²) conductor to associated outlet box.

I. Grounding Methods

1. Ground rods shall be copper-clad steel not less than 25mm in diameter, and three (3)
meters long, driven full length into the earth. The maximum resistance shall not exceed
5 ohms. If this resistance cannot be obtained with a single rod, additional rods shall be
installed not less than 1.8 meters on center. If sectional type rods are used, two
additional sections may be coupled and driven with the first rod.

2. A metal underground water piping system used for grounding shall be in direct contact
with the earth for 3 meters or more and shall be electrically continuous. Provide bonding
jumpers at water meter and at insulating joints.

3. Steel reinforcing bars used for grounding shall be encased by at least 50mm of concrete,
located within and near the bottom of a concrete foundation or footing that is in direct
contact with the earth. Reinforcing bars shall be minimum 13mm diameter and
consisting of six (6) meters of one or more steel reinforcing bars.

4. All bonding jumpers for the above grounding systems shall be sized in accordance with
NEC Section 250-94 and the PEC.

5. Cold Water Pipe Grounding

a. Make connection with clamp type fitting; do not damage water pipe.
b. Bond ground conductor and its conduit to water pipe.
c. Install 100mm² bonding jumper with ground clamps around water meter.

6. Ground Conductors

a. Size as shown on Drawings or as required in accordance with Philippine Electrical

Code (PEC).
b. Where ground cables are required, install insulated copper ground conductors in
steel conduit or as indicated.
c. Where ground cable is protected by metallic conduit, bond cable to conduit both
ends.
d. Connect ground conductors in cables and in conduit to appropriate ground buses (as
in switchboards, and distribution panelboards) or directly to metallic enclosure if no
ground bus is provided.

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7. Conduit Attachment to Electrical Equipment

a. Ground conduits to metal framework of electrical equipment with double locknuts or

grounding bushings and bonding jumpers unless otherwise noted.
b. Install bonding jumpers at all electrical equipment to provide continuous ground
return path through conduit.
c. Install PEC approved bonding jumpers across expansion fittings between conduit
sections for ground path continuity.
d. Where motors or other utilization equipment are connected to electrical system with
flexible conduit, ground by one of the following:
 Flexible metal conduit alone if length is 1800mm or less, conduit is terminated in
fitting approved for purpose, and circuit conductors contained therein are
protected by overcurrent devices rated 20 amperes or less.
 External jumper across flexible conduit.
 Flexible conduit containing integral ground wire.

8. Cable Trays and Wiring Troughs

a. Use metallic raceways system for principal ground return path.

b. Bond together wiring troughs containing power circuits and tie to ground bus at
switchboards, panelboards; install minimum 100mm² copper conductors for
bonding between cable system and switchboards ground buses.
c. Install minimum 30mm² insulated copper conductors for bonding between cable
support system and conduit dropouts, service equipment or cabinets.
d. Apply antioxidant compound to contact surfaces for all bonding connections to cable
tray.
e. Install bonding jumpers across hinged joints.

9. Receptacles and Switches

a. Install bonding jumpers between outlet box and receptacle grounding terminal
except where contact device or yoke is provided for grounding purposes.

10. Wireways

a. Install grounding jumpers for bonding between wireway and other panelboards,
conduit, switchboard, and at any other point where solid connection would
otherwise not be provided in supporting system to insure continuous ground.

11. Underfloor Duct

a. Install 8.0mm² bare copper bonding jumper between underfloor duct sections on
either side of expansion joint using pressure type lugs with embedding type bonding
screws.

12. Panelboards

a. Install bonding jumpers inside all panelboards to bond feeder conduit to panelboards,
except for panelboards containing branch circuits each having less than 150
amperes current carrying capacity, with two standard locknuts and bushings, one
inside and one outside, run up wrench tight.

13. Dry-Type Transformers

a. Perform grounding in accordance with PEC.

b. Install bonding jumper across flexible conduit from transformer housing to rigid
conduit.

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14. Sheet Metal Boxes

a. Install bonding jumpers inside all sheet metal boxes containing one or more feeders
with current carrying capacity of 150 amperes or greater, to bond one conduit with
another.
b. Ground boxes containing branch circuits only or feeders each less than 150 amperes
current carrying capacity, with two standard locknuts and bushings, one inside and
one outside, run up wrench tight.
c. Panelboards: Install bonding conductor in sheet metal boxes in systems over 600
volts, regardless of current carrying capacity.

15. Floor Boxes

a. Install grounding jumpers where adequate ground connections are not provided
through locking screws between high potential power service fittings, cover plates,
and conduit system.

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SECTION 16037
AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCHES

I. GENERAL

A. Description

Provide automatic transfer switches in accordance with the Contract Documents.

B. Work Included

1. Shop Drawings
2. Remote Annunciators

C. Submittals

1. Shop Drawings
a. Detailed drawings which relate to the design criteria specified.

2. Product Data
a. Manufacturer’s catalog cut sheets and performance data
b. Complete detailed wiring diagram of the system including all remote connections
c. All nameplate information

D. Quality Assurance

1. Except as modified by governing codes and by the Contract Documents, comply with
the latest applicable provisions and latest recommendations of the following:
a. U.L. 1008 – Standard for Automatic Transfer Switches
b. NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code
c. NFPA 110 – Emergency and Standby Power Systems
d. IEEE Standard 446 – IEE Recommended Practice for Emergency and Standby
Power System for Commercial and Industrial Applications.
e. NEMA Standard ICS 10 – AC Automatic Transfer

2. Equipment suppliers shall have local representation and shall have been actively
engaged in the assembly, installation and service of this equipment for emergency
power purposes for a period of not less than 10 years in the job site area.

3. Equipment suppliers shall have full parts backup and a 24 hour per day service
availability for this equipment.

II. PRODUCTS

A. Mechanically Held Transfer Switch

1. The transfer switch until shall be electrically operated and mechanically held. The
electrical operator shall be a solenoid mechanism, momentarily energized. Main
operators which include overcurrent disconnect devices will not be accepted.

2. The switch shall be positively locked and unaffected by momentary outages so that
contract pressure is maintained at a constant value and temperature rise at the
contracts is minimized for maximum reliability and operating life.

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3. All main contracts shall be silver composition. Switches rated 600 amperes and above
shall have segmented blow-on construction for high withstand current capability and
be protected by separate arcing contacts.

4. Inspection of all contacts shall be possible form the front of the switch without
disassembly of operating linkages and without disconnection of power conductors. A
manual operating handle shall be provided for maintenance purposes. The handle
shall permit the operator to manually stop the contacts at any point throughout their
entire travel to inspect and service the contacts when required.

5. Design utilizing components of molded-case circuit breakers, contractors, or parts

thereof which are not intended for continuous duty, repetitive switching or transfer
between two active power sources are not acceptable.

6. Where neutral conductors must be switched as shown on the plans, the ATS shall be
provided with fully-rated overlapping neutral transfer contacts, The neutrals of the
normal and emergency power sources shall be connected together only during the
transfer and retransfer operation and remain connected together until power source
contacts close on the neutral contacts shall not overlap for a period greater than 100
milliseconds. Neutral switching contacts which are not overlapping are not
acceptable.

7. Where neutral conductors are to be solidly connected as shown on the plans, a

neutral conductor terminal plate with fully-rated AL CU pressure connectors shall be
provide.

B. Microprocessor Control Panel

1. The control panel shall direct the operation of the transfer switch. The panel’s
sensing and logic shall be controlled by a built-in microprocessor for maximum
reliability, minimum maintenance, and inherent serial communications capability. The
control panel shall be connected to the transfer switch by an interconnecting wiring
harness. The harness shall include a keyed disconnect plug to enable the control
panel to be disconnected from the transfer switch for routine maintenance.

2. The control panel shall be completely enclosed with a protective cover and be
mounted separately from the transfer switch unit for safety and ease of maintenance.
Sensing and control logic shall be provided on printed circuit boards. Interfacing
relays shall be industrial grade plug-in type with dust covers.

3. The control panel shall meet or exceed the requirements for Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) as follows:

a. Ring Wave Test per IEEE 472 (ANSI C37.90A)

b. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) – IEC 801 – 2, Level 4
c. Electrical Fast Transients (EFT) – IEC 801-4, Level 4
d. Surge Withstand – IEC 801-5, Level 4
e. Electromagnetic Interference – Mil Std 461, Class 3C

C. Enclosure

1. The ATS shall be furnished in a NEMA type 1 enclosure unless otherwise shown on
the plans.

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D. Remote Annunciators

1. Provide a UL-listed annunciator with built-in microprocessor to monitor and test

remotely-located transfer switches. The annunciator and transfer switches shall be
inherently compatible and be the products of the same manufacturer.

The method of communication shall be digital communication. The annunciator shall

have a full duplex RS422 interface for connection to twin twisted pairs of #22 gauge
wire in a shielded, jacketed cable suitable for digital communications.

The annunciator shall enable communications over a cable length of up to 4000 feet
with the use of repeaters.

2. The annunciator shall be capable of monitoring and testing via a single

communications cable, four transfer switches and be expandable up to a total of 12
transfer switches.

3. The annunciator shall provide indications of transfer switch position availability of

each source as defined by the actual pickup and dropout settings of the transfer
switch controls, and indication of any time delay in operation. The annunciator shall
also be capable of testing individual transfer switches by simulating a normal source
failure with override if the emergency source fails. A flashing indicator shall be
activated for each transfer switch being tested. The annunciator shall include a
pushbottom to bypass the time delay on transfer or time delay on retransfer when
activated for each transfer switch.

4. Include a key-operated switch to prevent unauthorized operation of controls. The

annunciator shall also be capable of being programmed by the user to communicate
with any remote transfer switches connected to the communications cable. The
design of the annunciator shall be such that it will not detract from the primary
function of the transfer switch is lost, the indicators for the last status of that switch
shall flash until communication is re-established.

5. All indicators shall be light emitting diodes for long life.

6. The annunciator shall be powered by a separate 16VAC or 24VDC, 15 watt source.

The annunciator shall be enclosed in a brushed aluminium, surface-mounted cabinet
with a maximum dimensions of 10” wide x 6” high x 2” deep for each block of four
transfer switches to be monitored and controlled. The annunciator shall be capable of
operating over a temperature range of -20 to 0 .

III. OPERATION

A. Voltage and Frequency Sensing

1. The voltage of each phase of the normal source shall be monitored with pickup
adjustable from 85% to 100% of nominal and dropout adjustable from 75% to 98%
of pickup setting for open transition operation.

2. Single-phase voltage sensing of the emergency source shall be provided with pickup
voltage adjustable from 85% to 100% of nominal and independent frequency sensing
with pickup adjustable from 90% to 100% of nominal for open transition operation.

3. Repetitive accuracy of all settings shall be within ± 2 over an operating

temperature range of -20 to 0 .

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4. Voltage and frequency settings shall be field adjustable in 1 % increments without

the use of tools, meters or power supplies. Actual settings shall be clearly defined in
the operator’s manual.

5. An in-phase monitor shall be provided for closed transition operation. The monitor
shall control transfer/retransfer between live sources so that closure on the alternate
source will occur only when the two sources are within 5 electrical degrees maximum
5% maximum voltage difference, and 0.2 Hz maximum frequency difference.

6. Closed transition transfer shall be accomplished with no power interruption and

without altering or actively controlling the standby generator set.

B. Time Delays

1. A time delay shall be provided to override momentary normal source outages and
delay all transfer and engine starting signals. Time delay shall be adjustable from 0 to
6 seconds.

2. A time delay shall be provided on transfer to emergency adjustable from 0 to 5

minutes for controlled timing of transfer of loads to emergency.

3. A time delay shall be provided on retransfer to normal adjustable from 0 to 30

minutes. Time delay shall be automatically bypassed if emergency source fails and
normal source is acceptable.

4. A time delay shall be provided on shutdown of engine generator for cool down
adjustable from 0 to 60 minutes.

5. All time delays shall be fully adjustable without the use of tools.

C. Additional Features

1. A set of DPDT gold-flashed contracts rated 10 amps, 32 VDC shall be provided for a
low-voltage engine start signal.

2. A momentary-type test switch shall be provided to simulate a normal source failure.

3. Terminals shall be provided for a remote contact, which opens to signal the ATS to
transfer to emergency.

4. Auxiliary contacts, rated 10 amp, 480 VAC shall be provided consisting of one
contacts closed when the ATS is connected to the normal source and one contact
closed when the ATS is connected to the emergency source.

5. Indicating lights shall be provided one to indicate when the ATS is connected to the
normal source (green) and one to indicate when the ATS is connected to the
emergency source (red).

6. A visual position indicator shall be provided to indicate bypass isolation switch

position. Pilot lights shall indicate availability of power sources. A prominent and
detailed instruction plate shall furnish.

7. Terminals shall be provided to indicate the actual availability of the normal and
emergency sources, as determined by the voltage sensing pickup and dropout
settings for each source.

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8. A fully duplex RS485 interface shall be built into the ATS control panel to enable
serial communications and/or network supervisors.

IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Withstand and Closing Ratings

1. The ATS shall be rated to close on and withstand the available rms symmetrical short
circuit current at the ATS terminals with the type of over current at the ATS terminals
with the type of over current protection shown on the plans.

2. The ATS shall be UL listed in accordance with UL 1008 and be labeled in accordance
with the standards 1½ and 3 cycle, long-time ratings. Switches which are not tested
and labeled with 1½ and 3 cycle (any breaker) ratings and have series, or specific
breaker rating only, are not acceptable.

B. Test and Certification

1. The complete ATS shall be factory tested to ensure proper operation of the individual
components and correct overall sequence of operation and to ensure that the
operating transfer time, voltage, frequency and time delay settings are in compliance
with the specification requirements.

2. The transfer switch and control panel shall be subjected to a dielectric strength test
per NEMA Standard ICSI-109.21.

3. Upon request, the manufacturer shall provide a notarized letter certifying compliance
with the above codes and standards and withstand and closing ratings. The
certification shall identity by serial number(s), the equipment involved. No exceptions
to the specifications other than those stipulated at the time of the submittal, shall be
included in the certification.

4. The manufacturer of the ATS shall be certified to ISO 9001 International Quality
Standard and the manufacturer shall have third party certification and servicing in
accordance with ISO 9001.

V. Execution

Not used

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SECTION 16271
HIGH VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS

I. GENERAL

A. SUMMARY

This Section includes the following types of transformers with high-voltage primaries:

1. Liquid-filled pad mounted power transformers.

B. SUBMITTALS

1. Product Data: For each type and size of transformer indicated.

2. Shop Drawings: Diagrams including power and control wiring.

3. Manufacturer Seismic Qualification Certification: Submit certification that

transformers, accessories, and components will withstand seismic forces defined in
Division 16 Section "Electrical Supports and Seismic Restraints."

4. Operation and maintenance data.

C. QUALITY ASSURANCE

1. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in

NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having
jurisdiction, and marked for intended use.

2. Comply with IEEE C2 and NFPA 70.

3. Comply with ANSI C57.12.28, IEEE C57.12.10, IEEE C57.12.70, and IEEE C57.12.80.

D. PROJECT CONDITIONS

1. Service Conditions: IEEE C37.121, usual service conditions.

II. PRODUCTS

A. MANUFACTURERS

a. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements,

manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work.

B. LIQUID-FILLED DISTRIBUTION AND POWER TRANSFORMERS

1. Description: Comply with IEEE C57.12.00 and UL 1062 for liquid-filled, 2-winding
transformers.

2. Insulating Liquid: Mineral oil, ASTM D 3487, Type II; tested according to ASTM D
117.

3. Insulating Liquid: Less flammable, edible-seed-oil based, and listed by a NRTL

acceptable to authority having jurisdiction as complying with NFPA 70 requirements
for fire point of not less than 300 deg C when tested according to ASTM D 92.
Liquid shall be biodegradable and nontoxic.

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4. Insulating Liquid: Less flammable, dielectric, and listed by a NRTL acceptable to

authority having jurisdiction as complying with NFPA 70 requirements for fire point
of not less than 300 deg C when tested according to ASTM D 92. Liquid shall be
biodegradable and nontoxic.

5. Insulating Liquid: Less flammable, silicone-based dielectric, and listed by a NRTL

acceptable to authority having jurisdiction as complying with NFPA 70 requirements
for fire point of not less than 300 deg C when tested according to ASTM D 92.
Liquid shall have low toxicity and be nonhazardous.

6. Insulation Temperature Rise: 55 deg C, based on an average ambient temperature

of 30 deg C over 24 hours with a maximum ambient temperature of 40 deg C.

7. Basic Impulse Level: Comply with UL 1062.

8. Full-Capacity Voltage Taps: Four, 2.5 percent taps, 2 above and 2 below rated
primary voltage; with externally operable, de-energized tap changer; position
indicator; and padlock hasp.

9. Cooling System: Class OA/FFA, Self-cooled, and with provisions for future focused
air-cooled rating.

10. Sound level may not exceed 74 dBA without fans operating.

11. Impedance: 5.75 percent.

12. Accessories:

a. Grounding pads, lifting lugs, and provisions for jacking under base.
b. Insulated, low-voltage, neutral bushing with removable ground strap.
c. Liquid-level gage.
d. Pressure-vacuum gage.
e. Liquid temperature indicator.
f. Drain and filter valves.
g. Pressure relief device.

III. EXECUTION

A. INSTALLATION

1. Install and anchor transformers on concrete pads according to manufacturer's

written instructions.

a. Construct concrete bases of dimensions indicated, but not less than 4 inches
(100 mm) larger in both directions than supported unit and 4 inches (100 mm)
high.
b. Use 3000-psi (20.7-MPa), 28-day compressive-strength concrete and
reinforcement as specified in Division 3 Section "Cast-in-Place Concrete."
c. Install dowel rods to connect concrete bases to concrete floor. Unless otherwise
indicated, install dowel rods on 18-inch (450-mm) centers around full perimeter
of base.
d. Anchor equipment with epoxy-embedded anchor bolts that extend through
concrete base and anchor into structural concrete floor.

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2. Maintain minimum clearances according to manufacturer's written instructions and

NFPA 70.

B. IDENTIFICATION

1. Identify components and provide warning signs as specified in Division 16 Section

Electrical Identification."

C. FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

1. Perform electrical test and visual and mechanical inspection stated in NETA ATS,
Section 7.2. Certify compliance with test parameters.

2. Test and adjust controls and safeties.

D. FOLLOW-UP SERVICE

1. Voltage Monitoring and Adjusting: Perform the following voltage monitoring after
Substantial Completion but not more than six months after Final Acceptance:

a. During a period of normal load cycles, perform seven days of continuous three-
phase voltage recording at secondary terminals of each transformer. Voltage
unbalance greater than 1 percent between phases, or deviation of any phase
voltage from nominal value by more than plus or minus 5 percent during test
period, is unacceptable.
b. Corrective Actions: If test results are unacceptable, perform the following
corrective actions, as appropriate:

1) Adjust transformer taps.

2) Prepare written request for voltage adjustment by electric utility.

c. Retests: After corrective actions have been performed, repeat monitoring until
satisfactory results are obtained.

d. Report: Prepare written report covering monitoring and corrective actions

performed.

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SECTION 16612
SYNCHRONIZING SWITCHGEAR

I. GENERAL

A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. General requirements include those specified in Section 16000 “Electrical General

Requirements” and as specified herein.

2. Assembly Automatic Paralleling Switchgear Line-Up, NEMA I type, for use with the
number and ratings of generator sets as indicated on the plans for standby power
application suitable for indoor installation.

3. Under this section of the specifications, the contractor shall supply and install the
Automatic Paralleling Switchgear as shown in the plans.

B. SUBMITTALS

1. Shop Drawings

Submit shop drawings for the Generator Synchronizing Switchgear shall indicate, but
not limited to the following:

a. Overall dimension, front view, rear and sectional view.

b. Bus arrangement including dimensions and busbar rating.
c. Manufacturer’s data for all components and accessories.
d. Installation shop drawings.
e. Equipment base construction details.
f. Terminal connections, taps, etc.

II. PRODUCTS

A. Construction

1. The switchgear section shall consist of completely enclosed, self-supporting vertical

structures bolted together to form one sheet metal enclosure. It shall be provided
with front and rear channels. The ends, top and rear shall be covered with lockable
handle plates not less than 12 gauge. Switchgear shall include all protective devices
and equipment as listed with necessary interconnection, instrumentation and control
wiring, terminal blocks, and mechanical type solderless connectors for terminals.
Terminal lugs shall be crimped type long barrel with two (2) holes.

2. Protective devices shall have individual drawers or compartments, and necessary bus
connection straps. Devices shall be modular-sized and so arranged as to be
individually removable and readily interchangeable. Each device shall be provided
with identification.

3. Bus structure shall be arranged to permit future extension. It shall be mounted on

insulator supports of high impact, non-tracking, high quality insulation material and
adequately braced to withstand the mechanical forces exerted during short circuit
conditions up to 65,000 amperes RMS symmetrical short circuit at 480 volts. Bus bars
shall be silver plated copper and rated as indicated in the plan. Branch circuit bushing
shall connect directly to the bus structure. All bushing shall be arranged so as not to
obstruct straight in wiring to the protective devices. All bus work shall consist of
sufficient copper to limit temperature to 40 oC ambient temperature.

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4. Small wiring, necessary fuse blocks and terminal blocks within each vertical structure
shall be furnished as needed.

5. All hardware shall have suitable protective finish.

6. Metal surfaces shall be chemically cleaned and treated. Chemical treatment shall
provide a bond between paint and metal surfaces and help prevent entrance of
moisture and formation of rust under the paint film.

The vertical structure shall be finished in ASA No. 49 medium-light-gray, the hinged
doors over the protective devices on the front in ASA No. 61 light gray.

Switchgear shall be completely assembled and wired at the factory. Rigid inspection
before and after assembly shall assure correctness of design and workmanship. All
groups of control wires leaving equipment shall be provided with terminal blocks with
suitable numbering strips.

7. Switchboard supports for anchoring and for providing proper alignment will be
furnished and installed on the floor or pad by others.

8. A ground bus shall be furnished secured to each vertical structure and shall extend
the entire length of the switchboard.

9. All switchboard outgoing and incoming feeders shall be bottom feed.

10. Minimum width of each cubicle for switchgear shall 800mm for branches and 900mm
for main.

11. Engraved metal nameplates shall be provided for each device. The letters or
numerals on the nameplate shall be a minimum of 10 mm in height, with light
colored, enameled characters on a dark background. The legend on the strips shall
be so composed as to clearly indicate the name of the feeder and/or panelboard
and/or equipment served by the protective devices, etc.

B. Switchgear Operation

1. The control system switchgear shall be designed to automatically program the

operation of the station engine generator sets. Automatic programming shall be
interpreted to mean automatic starting, automatic paralleling and automatic load
sharing systems for the station engine generator sets. For automatic operation, a
contact closure shall initiate engine generator set starting with automatic closing of
the generator circuit breakers occurring when conditions for paralleling are within
acceptable tolerance and controlled by synchronizing circuits providing automatic
correction signals to the engine governor systems.

2. Control circuits shall be provided to prevent more than one generator set circuit
breaker from simultaneously closing into a dead bus. Automatic load sharing shall
occur after closure of the generator circuit breakers and shall be a function of the
engine governor system. Voltage regulation shall be a function of the generator
automatic voltage regulator system. Opening of the initiating starting contact shall
cause the generator breakers to trip open and the generator sets to run unloaded for
a cool down period and then automatic shutdown.

3. The control system switchgear shall be used with the station engine generator sets
serving as an emergency standby power source. The initiating signal or signals for
automatic programming of the station engine generator sets shall be switches. Upon

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receipt of the initiate signal or signals, the generator sets shall be automatically
programmed into operation with output signals provided when the first and as each
sequence in engine generator set synchronized into the emergency bus. These
output signals shall be available for field use to designated priority loads to transfer
to the emergency power source. The generator sets shall remain in service until the
initiating signals are removed.

4. The control system switchgear shall include load shed circuits which shall be initiated
by conditions that cause the station bus frequency to drop below standard frequency
as an indication of system overload. The setting of the bus frequency monitor shall
be field adjustable and shall incorporate adjustable time delays to avoid unnecessary
operation due to momentary load surges. The objective of the load shed circuits is to
provide contact signals to drop selected loads so as to avoid overloading of the on-
bus running engine generator sets.

5. Should an engine generator set fail to start, fail to automatically parallel or develop a
critical running monitored fault, the control system shall cause the engine to
automatically shutdown with each circuit breaker automatically tripped open.

6. The design of the control system shall also permit annual starting stopping and
paralleling of the station engine generator sets. Manual control of the individual
generator sets speed and the voltage shall also be provided. Unless otherwise
specified, the automatic synchronizing circuits and the automatic load sharing circuits
shall remain operative in the manual mode. Each station engine generator set shall
be capable of being manually controlled by the station operator placing the selected
engine mode switch in its manual position with the generator set starting and
attaining operating speed/voltage but without automatic closing of the generator
circuit breaker. To close the breaker, the operator shall be required to place the
manual synchronizing switch to its on position which shall activate a station
synchroscope and then turn the breaker control switch to its close position.

7. The control system switchgear shall be comprised of individual cubicles for each
engine generator set plus auxiliary panel for paralleling devices and load take-off as
required and shall be factory assembled to form a station switchboard line-up. The
switchboard line-up shall be free-standing, self-supporting, Nema I (IP-20) metal
enclosed for indoor service with internal steel barriers forming control, breaker, bus
compartments.

8. The minimum instrumentation, controls and protective devices for each station
engine generator set cubicle, based on 3-phase voltage shall be as follows:

a. 1 – AC ammeter, panel dial type, approximately 2% accuracy, 3.5 inches

(88.9mm) size.

b. 1 – AC voltmeter, panel dial type.

c. 1 – Frequency meter, panel dial type.

d. 1 – AC wattmeter, 3-phase, 3-wire indicating, switchboard type, 250 degree

scale, approximately 1% accuracy, 4.5 inches (114.3mm) size.

e. 1 – Elapsed (running) time meter, panel non-reset type.

f. 1 – Selector switch circuit to permit reading ampere load in each of the 3 phases
plus reading voltage of each phase to phase.

g. 3 – Current transformers for meters, relays and governor system.

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h. 1 – Set of potential transformers, as required, with primary and secondary fuse

protection, stationary mounted for meters, relays and governor system.

i. 1 – Automatic engine start-stop cranking controls, single

automatic/manual/stop/off-reset operation plus necessary logic circuits for
operation with the engine. In the “auto” mode, the engine shall be automatically
programmed by the system circuits and the generator set shall automatically
parallel onto the bus. In the “manual” mode, the engine shall start and attain
operating conditions but the generator set breaker shall not automatically close
onto the bus – to parallel or place the generator set on the bus, it shall be
necessary for a station operator to turn the synchronizing switch to its “on”
position and to use the breaker control switch to close on the bus. In the “stop”
position, a running generator set shall shutdown with its breaker tripping open.
In “off/reset”, the controls shall be de-energized and critical controls shall include
critical fault lamp shutdown circuits for low tube oil pressure, high water
temperature, overspeed, overcrank (fail to start) with spare normally open
contacts of each fault for remote signal purposes and activating of any critical
fault shall also cause tripping of the generator circuit breaker. Engine
cranking/fault shutdown controls shall be DC operated of the engine battery
system.

j. 1 – Engine cool down run circuit, activated when the auto initiating starting
contact opens and shall cause tripping of the generator circuit breaker plus
unload running of the engine for a time period, field adjustable, factory set for 5
minutes then auto-shutdown.

k. 1 – Generator available circuit with indicating lamp to determine when generator

set at approximately 90% voltage, single phase sensing and field adjustable
circuit provides portion of close signal to the generator circuit breaker in
conjunction with the automatic synchronizing switchgear.

l. 1 – Set of auxiliary contacts, 2 normally open/normally close (from “C”), that

function after generator set terminates cranking and wired to terminal board
points for remote signal purposes.

m. 1 – Mounting and wiring of the engine automatic load share parallel governor
module furnished by the engine manufacturer.

n. 1 – Manual speed adjust potentiometer, 10-turn type, for use with the automatic
load share governor module.

o. 1 – Automatic synchronizing circuits to sense and compare the incoming engine

generator set voltage, frequency and phase angle with the “live” bus and to
provide automatic close signal to the incoming engine generator set circuit
breaker when voltage, frequency and phase angle of both sources are within
synchronizing tolerances for automatic paralleling. Synchronizing monitor shall
control speed and phase angle of the incoming engine generator set and shall be
capable of providing automatic correction signals for frequency (speed)
differences to the engine automatic load share governor module. Synchronizing
monitor shall be of the same manufacture as engine load share governor module
for compatibility purposes.

p. 1 – Mounting and wiring of the generator automatic voltage regulator devices if

regulator devices are not an integral part of and/or located in the generator.

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q. 1 – Voltage adjust rheostat for use with the automatic voltage regulator devices
in the generator.

r. 1 – Reverse power relay, single phase monitoring, field adjustable with

adjustable time delay, solid state type, fixed mounted inside of cubicle with fault
indicating lamp on cubicle door – causes tripping of generator breaker plus
engine shutdown.

s. 1 – Breaker control transformers, fused protected, fixed mounted and to provide

generator AC potential to the generator breaker operating mechanism.

t. 1 – Synchronizing switch of the removable key handle type.

u. 1 – Low battery voltage fault lamp circuit with DC monitor and for alarm
purposes only with spare normally open contact for remote signal purposes.

v. 1 – Lamp test arrangement for DC indicating lamp.

w. 1 – Set of control wiring, terminal boards, fuses, fuse blocks, nameplates.

x. 1 – Fail to automatically parallel fault lamp circuit and when activated, shall cause
engine shutdown.

y. 1 – Control circuit to prevent auto-reclose of generator breaker should breaker

trip due to overcurrent fault plus visual indication of fault -- shall cause engine
shutdown.

z. 1 – Set of 3-phase main bus rated as recommended by supplier, with half size
neutral bus plus bus bar risers off the generator breaker to the main bus plus
separate ground bus bar. All bus bar shall be tin plated aluminum construction.

aa. 1 – Generator main circuit breaker, 3 pole, electrically operated with auxiliary
switch contacts, DC shunt trip coil, automatic trip unit for 3-phase overcurrent
protection with time characteristics for overload and instantaneous tripping for
high fault.

9. The control system switchgear shall include the following common station devices for
the engine generator sets:

a. 1 – Control circuit to prevent more than one engine generator set breaker form
simultaneously closing to a dead bus.

b. 1 – Station alarm horn to sound on any monitored fault with silence pushbutton.

c. 1 – Load shed circuit comprised of bus frequency monitor to sense if bus

frequency drops approximately 2 cycles below standard as indication of system
overload and field adjustable time delays plus fault indicating lamps. Should bus
frequency drop below setting for time period then signal shall be provided for
field use to shed load as first stage with illumination of first stage indicating
lamp. Should frequency still remain below standard, then second stage load shed
shall be activated with separate signals for field use and illumination of second
stage indicating lamps. Load shed signals for each stage shall consist of two (2)
normally open/normally closed (form “C”) contacts for field use and rated 10
amperes at 120 VAC/24 VDC or 5 ampere rated at 220 VAC. Once activated, load
shed circuits shall remain sealed-in and require manual reset.

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d. 1 – Battery selection circuit to determine and select best source of engine

batteries for the common station DC controls.

e. 1 – Set of bus potential transformers, as required, with fuse protection,

stationary mounted for synchronizing and bus rated circuits.

f. 1 – Control circuits to provide output signals for field use when first and as each
sequenced genset synchronized onto the main bus – signals to be normally open
contacts that close, 10 ampere rated at 120 VAC or 5 ampere rated at 220 VAC
and voltage free.

g. 1 – Manual test switch to cause automatic starting and automatic paralleling of

the station engine generator sets and requires each engine mode switch to be in
its “auto” position – in test operation an indicating lamp shall illuminate and when
test switch placed in its off position, the generator breakers shall trip open with
engines running for their cool down period then automatic shutdown.

h. 1 – Lamp test arrangement for DC indicating lamps.

i. 1 – Master start-stop circuit to accept remote initiating signal or signals for

automatic operation of the station engine generator sets – remote signal or
signals shall be normally open, voltage free contact or contacts that close to
initiate operate, open or cease operation and rated 10 amperes at 24 VDC.

j. 1 – Integral swing panel section for use in manual paralleling and to contain:

1) 1 – Synchroscope, switchboard type, 4.5 inches (11.43mm) size.

2) 2 – Synchronizing lamps, 1 inch (25.4mm) size.

3) 1 – Bus AC voltmeter, panel dial type, approximately 2% accuracy, 3.5 inches

(88.9mm) size.

4) 1 – Bus Frequency meter, panel dial type, approximately 2% accuracy, 3.5

inches (88.9mm) size.

5) 1 – Set of 3-phase main bus with full size neutral bus plus bus bar risers off
the generator breaker to the main bus plus separate ground bus bar. All bus
bar shall be copper with silver plated aluminum construction. The rating of
the main bus shall be suitable for the capacity of the station engine
generator sets.

6) 1 – Set of control wiring, terminal boards, fuses, fuse blocks, nameplates.

End of Section 16612

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