South MED - North Coast
Owner :-
Talaat Moustafa Group
Method Statement Title Method Statement No.2
Installation of Distribution Boxes (DB’s)
Rev. No. & Date:
‘0’ – 15.01.2025
South MED - North Coast
MEP Consultant
SHAKER Consultancy Group
Rev. Description Date Prepared By Reviewed Approved Approved
By By By
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South MED - North Coast
Owner :-
Talaat Moustafa Group
Method Statement Title Method Statement No.2
Installation of Distribution Boxes (DB’s)
Rev. No. & Date:
‘0’ – 15.01.2025
1.0 Scope
1.1 This method statement details the method of installation of Distribution Boxes
(DB’s).
2.0 Material
2.1 Distribution Boxes.
2.2 Cable glands and lugs.
2.3 Identification labels and tags.
3.0 Applicable Location
3.1 V1 Villas.
4.0 Method
4.1 Storage
4.1.1 DB’s shall be inspected upon receipt at site for damages and
compliance with the approved submittals.
4.1.2 Upon completion of receiving and inspection, the DB’s shall be
repacked.
4.1.3 Material found not suitable for the project is removed from site
immediately.
4.1.4 Distribution Boxes shall be stored in a covered and ventilated store.
4.1.5 Distribution Boxes are stacked in an array with manufacturer packing
and avoid over stacking as per manufacturer’s recommendations.
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South MED - North Coast
Owner :-
Talaat Moustafa Group
Method Statement Title Method Statement No.2
Installation of Distribution Boxes (DB’s)
Rev. No. & Date:
‘0’ – 15.01.2025
4.2 Installation
4.2.1 Ensure approved documents like shop drawing, electrical room layout
and load schedules are available with the installation team.
4.2.2 Shift the particular Distribution Boxes and associated accessories to the
work place with crane or Lift. Packing will be removed at the position
of installation.
4.2.3 Check the label/marking to ensure the right board before installation.
4.2.4 Mark the fixing position of the DB as per shop drawing, coordinate
with other equipment and services.
4.2.5 Fix the frame of the DB with proper metal plugs and bolts. Ensure the
installation is straight and leveled.
4.2.6 Suitable knock-out at the bottom of the DB’s shall be used for
Incoming cable entry.
4.2.7 File the knock-out to suit the cable glands and lugs for rigid
terminations.
4.2.8 Suitable equipotential earthing will be provided.
4.2.9 Ensure the busbars and interconnecting terminals are free from damage.
4.2.10 Check the LBS and Switched Fuses as per approved load schedule.
4.2.11 Megger the panel.
4.2.12 Megger the cables before termination.
4.2.13 Clean the DB’s after dressing with blower to blow out all the small
particles and dust after the termination works.
4.2.14 Provide identification labels as per specification / approved submittals.
4.2.15 Place the approved load schedule copy inside the DB’s door.
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South MED - North Coast
Owner :-
Talaat Moustafa Group
Method Statement Title Method Statement No.2
Installation of Distribution Boxes (DB’s)
Rev. No. & Date:
‘0’ – 15.01.2025
4.2.16 Inspection shall be offered to QC Verification.
5.0 Testing & Commissioning:
5.1 Instruments.
5.1.1 Insulation tester.
5.1.2 Multimeter.
Note: The instruments used for testing and commissioning shall be checked and ensured that
they are calibrated and the current valid calibration reports are filed for record.
5.2 Method
5.2.1 Physical check – Conduct A thorough visual check is conducted to ensure the
components and the connections are made correctly, and recorded on the
checklist as attached.
5.2.2 Polarity check – Conduct polarity check to ensure the switch and the screw
lamp connections are correct and record on the attached format.
5.2.3 Continuity check – With the help of a Multimeter, the continuity of all the
circuits are checked and ensured the resistance value is under the permissible
limit.
5.2.4 Insulation check – Use a insulation tester to check is there any break down of
insulation between conductors, if any replace it immediately. Also record the
insulation resistance value of all the circuit in the attached format.
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South MED - North Coast
Owner :-
Talaat Moustafa Group
Method Statement Title Method Statement No.2
Installation of Distribution Boxes (DB’s)
Rev. No. & Date:
‘0’ – 15.01.2025
6.0 Safety
6.1 Safety Officer shall ensure that the technicians have undergone safety
induction program.
6.2 Only experienced technicians shall be engaged for this specialized job.
6.3 Electric tools to be checked and certified by Safety Officer and earthing of the
same shall be ensured.
6.4 All other safety precautions shall be followed as per established safety plan and
procedures.
7.0 Records
7.1 Inspection request duly signed-off by the Consultant.
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