Acsr Stringing of Conductors (Draft)

METHOD STATEMENT Doc. No.
:
IMS/4.4.6.1/MS/MNR-NKD/01
ACSR CONDUCTOR STRINGING
Project : Package 2 - Lot A Construction of Nadukuda 220/33kV Grid Sub Station & Augmentation of Mannar 220/33kV Grid Sub Station Date :
:Client : CEYLON Electricity Board Rev. No. : 01
ISSUED BY : SIEMENS LTD : ISSUED TO : M/s New Royal Electrical
ACSR CONDUCTOR STRINGING & SPACER FIXING
Date Name Designation Revision Signature

Mr. DEVENDER RANA Site Manager
Prepared by 6.12.2020 Mr. Leon Joyal Safety Officer 0
Mr. Rajeev Madhavan, Project Manager 0

Reviewed &
Approved Mr. Jijo Asokan EHS Cordinator 0
by
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METHOD STATEMENT Doc. No. :
Client : CEYLON Electricity Board Rev. No. : 01
ISSUED BY : SIEMENS LTD ISSUED TO : M/s New Royal Electrical
CONTENTS

1. PURPOSE: ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2. SCOPE: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
3. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS: .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

4. ABBREVATIONS AND DEFINITIONS: ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
5. Resource Planning: ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

A. Tools and tackles: ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
B. Manpower Planning (add name and quantity manually) ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
6. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
7. PROCEDURES: ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
A. Receipt and unloading of ACSR Conductor Drums in the lay down area:....................................................................................................................................................................... 9
B. Shifting the conductor drum and hardware to SITE & Conductor laying (opening from the drum) ............................................................................................................................... 10
C. Inspection/ preparation ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
D. Conductor Stringing .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
E. Jumpering................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
F. Spacer Fixing ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
8. Risk Assessment : Attached ...............................................................................................................................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
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1. PURPOSE:
This document describes the methodology for the installation method of ACSR conductor, and to ensure that all concerned persons are familiar with the sequence of
activities, utilization of resources, and execution of the works in compliance with applicable safety and quality procedures, reference documents and specification.
2. SCOPE:
This method statement identifies the general steps, arrangements and precautions required for execution of all the major stringing activities in 220KV/400KV
switchyard using ACSR Conductor for Stringing & installation work.
Stringing is the activity which will be commenced after tower erection. This activity involves installation of phase conductors in all the spans (between towers) in a
section, installation of insulator strings and conductor / earth wire fittings, with the help of machines and other stringing tools.
Stringing Jump rings SPACER
SPACERS CONDUCTOR SHIELD WIRE
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3. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
SL. NO DESCRIPTION DOCUMENT NUMBER (Write Manually)
01 Switchyard layout
02 Erection key diagram
03 ACSR schedule
04 Stringing hardware drawing
05 Sag tension sheet
06 Risk Assessment sheet
07 Manufacturer documents for ACSR conductor
08 Packing list of material
4. ABBREVATIONS AND DEFINITIONS:

EM-TS : Energy Management-Transmission Solutions CVT : Capacitive Voltage Transformer ES : Earth Switch
PTW : Permit to Work LA : Lightning Arrestor MB : Marshalling Box
ACSR : Aluminum conductor steel reinforced TB : Terminal Block RA : Risk Assessment
TC : Test Certificates GI : Galvanized Coated Steel HCB : Horizontal Center Break Type
DB : Distribution Board BPI : Bus Post Insulator PP : Poly propylene (Rope)
CT : Current Transformer CB : Circuit Breaker
PT : Potential Transformer HCB : Horizontal Center Break Type
Safety Precautions: All below PPE’s are mandatory to carry the work. Additional PPE’s to be worn as per work
requirements or MSDS requirements.
Helmet  Safety Shoes  Reflective Jacket 

Goggle Dust Mask Ear Plugs / Muff
Hand Gloves / Rubber Gloves  Full Body Harness  Face Shield
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Rope Grab Fall Arrester Twisted rope Anchorage lifeline Full Body Harness PN 56 Full Body Harness PN 43
Lanyard with energy absorbers Safe Seat IMP 004

Karabiner PN 112 Steel Tower Hook PN 132 PN 381
Note: Actual Resource Plan both Tools & tackle and manpower will be review & finalized by Site in- charge.
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5. RESOURCE PLANNING
A. TOOLS AND TACKLES:
No Item Description Quantity Remarks
1 Hydra/ Farana 01
2 Nylon lifting belt, PP rope 02 (Roll) As required length
3 Wire rope sling 01 (Roll) As required length
4 Guide rope 02 (Roll) As required length
5 Mechanical Tool Kit 02 With Spanners and all small tools
6 Four sheave pulley 02 With hook latch or closed pulley
7 Double sheave pulley 02 With hook latch or closed pulley
8 Balancing pulley 02 With hook latch or closed pulley
9 Cum along clamp (Shield wire) 02 Including one Spare
13 Measurement tape 01
14 Torque wrench 02
CLOVE HITCH PULLEYS COME ALONG CLAMP FOR COME ALONG CLAMP FOR CONDUCTOR ROLLERS HYDRAULIC CUTTER
CONDUCTOR SHIELD WIRE
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Specifications/ Particulars of a) The load capacity of the sling is determined by

Farana Crane. its weakest component. Never overload a sling.
a. Weight of Gantry (Total in b) The recommended maximum angle between the

KGs): 1165.36 KG two legs of a sling is 90°
b. Weight of Peak (in Ton): c) The recommended maximum angle between the
168.96 KG vertical and any leg of a sling is 45°
c. Capacity of Crane: 14 Ton.
d. Crane distance to be
maintained from Gentry: 1.5
to 2 meter Nylon lifting belt
Farana SWL- 3 tons, Width-75 mm d) A sling should not be pulled from under a load
when the load is resting on the sling.
e) Make sure the hook is always over the center of

PPE Rope-
gravity of the load before lifting it.
- Examine the full length of
the rope to make sure there f) Visually inspect for damage or fraying
are no cuts, abrasions,
threads unravelling, wear g) Insure load rating tag is on the sling and legible
corrosion or traces of
h) Inspect sewn threads Any rigging equipment that is
chemical substances on the found to be unsafe must remove from service
sheath immediately
- Horizontal lifeline (standard
EN-795
- Vertical lifeline, Rope grabs
PPE Rope Wire Rope Slings type fall arrestor (Standard EN
353))
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B. MANPOWER PLANNING (ADD NAME AND QUANTITY MANUALLY)

Type of man power Name of manpower Quantity
1 Supervisors
2 Rigger
3 Skilled Fitters
3 Skilled workers
6. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
1. The worker executing the job should be competent and medically fit for the job.
2. Work permits (PTW) to be obtained before starting installation activity.
3. Concerned engineer or Supervisor deputed for the work must be competent to the job.
4. Tool box talk shall be conducted prior to start the job daily for manual understanding of the workers involved in the job & report to be submitted.
5. Identified hazards and control measures shall be explained to team/work men through TBT/3Q meeting every day on start of the activity.
6. Risk assessment shall be done well in advance by concerned engineer and reviewed & approved by Safety officer, Site in charge / Client.
7. TPI (third party Inspection Certificate) of all the lifting tools tackles and equipment’s are to be submitted prior to entry site.
8. All lifting tools & tackles (Slings, D-shackles, pulley, wire rope slings & hydra itself) shall be inspected visually for safe use.
9. Man lifter/Farana/ Winch/ Crane are to be checked visually before starting installation.
10.Working area to be barricaded with warning tape to avoid entry of unauthorized persons.
11.Unauthorized person shall not be allowed to enter the work area during the work.
12.First aid box shall be made available with required medicines in adequate quantity at prominent locations.
13.All workers shall be explained about the provisions of first aid, assembly point and contact numbers etc.
14.Emergency rescue plan shall be explained to the all the workers and supervisors. Mock drill should be done for emergency rescue procedures.
15.Emergency vehicle shall be made available at site for meeting emergency needs.
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7. PROCEDURES:
Steps / Task Work Description Safety Measures Pictures/ References
A. RECEIPT AND I. After receiving material and completing 1. All slings and crane TPI certificates are to be
UNLOADING OF inward formalities, packages are shifted submitted to Siemens prior to start the job.
ACSR to lay-down area in truck and unloading 2. There should be no sharp object on ground like
CONDUCTOR steel bars & Area should be clean.
DRUMS IN THE LAY is done with the help of crane or farana.
3. Proper space is to be maintained for free
DOWN AREA: II. Material is to be inspected and any movement of Farana/Trucks
damages are to be informed to client & 4. Conductor drums are unloaded in vertical position
back office. (on their flanges) by using hydra/crane.
III. Drum number and its length shall be 5. Manual unloading by pushing the drum is strictly
noted down for records and reference. prohibited.
6. The drums shall be stored on a well-drained hard
IV. Tagging & numbering is to be provided
surface so that they do not sink in the ground
on each drum as per drum number for causing rot and damage to the cable drums.
clear identification. 7. There should also be suitable ventilation between
drums.
8. ACSR drums will be directly unloaded on
compacted land by putting suitable shaft in the
drum holes & fixing the ceiling on both side of rod.
Suitable space between structures for crane/hydra
movements.
9. Two packing (Stopper) should be provided bellow
the drum so that drum will not move on both side.
10. ACSR Drums will not be stacked one above other.
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1. Ensure the SWL of crane and slings before lifting
or shifting of the conductor drum.
2. Crane operator should be competent with valid
license.
3. Maintain the safe angle with the boom extension
of the crane as per the load chart during lifting.
4. Keep the drums on vehicle with direction which
avoid roll out of the vehicle platform (fig).
5. Use guy rope while shifting by crane to avoid
I. ACSR drums as per requirement will be swing of the drum.
issued after completing the stores 6. The ACSR drum will be unloaded at installation
formalities for shifting at working area on jacks for easy rolling.
location. (The requirement shall be 7. Base should be firm / compacted below the jack
B. SHIFTING THE for conductor paving & roads for shifting the
analyzed from the scope of stringing
CONDUCTOR DRUM drums.
AND HARDWARE activity and cutting schedule).
8. Check the conductor ends to ensure the
TO SITE & II. The drums shall be shifted to working conductor drum should keep in right direction of
CONDUCTOR location with the help of crane and truck rolling during the opening of conductor.
LAYING (OPENING (as required). 9. Keep sufficient man power for the pulling of the
FROM THE DRUM)
III. The conductors are to be unwrapped conductors.
manually from the drum as per required 10.Ensure proper procedure (as in figs) for the
length. releasing of the conductors from the drum.
11.Roll ACSR conductor in the direction marked on
the drum (fig).
12. Lay ACSR conductor over rollers to avoid
abrasion and rough surfaces to avoid corona.
13.Conductor lengths are cut as per SAG calculation
with hacksaw/hydraulic cutting tool and debar
with file. Checked supervisor before cutting, else
the whole conductor will be wasted.
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1. The tightness of the both side of the gantry
GANTRY BOX
should be checked by competent engineers
before applying straining loads.
2. Gantry boxes (the portion where the conductor
will be hanged) should be properly tightened
before fitting the lifting arrangements.
3. All nuts & bolts shall be tightened properly using
correct size spanners & with torque wrench.
1. Check the alignment of the tower and
4. Check the step bolts are not missed and
gantry.
completely tightened.
2. Checking the cross bracings, members
5. Ensure the Workers should be with proper fall
and small clits are completely fitted with
protection system while working on height.
gantry and no bolts left.
C. INSPECTION/ 6. Tools should not be found loose on height.
3. Double check the tightness for the
PREPARATION 7. Kept in tool bag when not in use and tied with
stringing position of gantry box (fig) &
the safety belt with 6mm rope while tightening
tower connecting clit bolts of the gantry.
the bolts on height.
4. Recheck the hardware fittings
8. If during tightening, a nut is found to be slipping
completely.
or running over the bolt threads, the bolt
together with the nut shall be changed outright.
9. Ensure not bolts to keep in gunny bags and
under area should be barricaded for not entry.
10.All the workers should have with full body
harness and anchoring of the safety belt should
be monitored always by supervisors/ gang
leaders.
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Installation of lifting arrangements on
ground with the stringing end in gantry.
1. Ensure the all the lifting appliances (Pulley, wire
1. Insulators are to clean & preliminary IR
rope sling, d-shackles, crane) should have proper
value testing to be done before lifting on
TPI (Third party Inspection certificates).
to structure.
2. Correct type knots (clove hitch) shall tie (as
2. After basic inspection, one end of ACSR
mentioned in installation manual) to avoid falling
(Aluminum conductor steel reinforced)
slipping of material.
conductor is to be fixed on insulator &
3. All the pulleys should be closed type or should have
hardware, tightened fully.
hook latches.
3. To avoid corona effects, rivet heads or
4. Installed lifting arrangements should be under SWL.
screw bolts must always be fitted from
5. After fitting, supervisor should check the lift
the outside.
arrangements personally.
4. If fitted vertically, rivet heads or screw
6. Protruding split pins are bent against the shaft of
bolts must always be inserted from the
the rivet head or screw bolt, and with rivet heads
D. CONDUCTOR above to downwards direction to prevent
pressed into the holes provided or with screw bolts
STRINGING the split pin from slipping out.
inserted in the grooves of the lock nut.
5. The next end of the lifting arrangement
7.
will be fixed on the gantry for pulling of
SAFE WORKING LOAD
the conductors. 1. Safe Working Load (SWL) = Breaking Strength / Factor
6. Lifting arrangements (with come along Safety.
clamp) are fitted the conductor and 2. Factor of Safety: Factor of Safety of Rope is defined as
insulators from the point of fixing on the the ratio between Ultimate Strength of the rope and
gantry. safe working load.
7. Stringing hardware will be fitted with the 3. Min. acceptable factor of safety for rigging ropes is 6
conductor on ground as per the drawing where for carrying personnel is 10.
4. This part will explain the general defects in wire rope
and slings and those effects.
5. THUMP RULE FOR FIND THE SWL OF WIRE ROPE AND
SLINGS :
SWL = 8D2
Length of boom V/s Load Lifting Capacity
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1. Before start lifting fall arrester rope should be
installed priory with the both end towers.
2. Two workers on each tower should be on the
Conductor Pulling and fixing with the
gantry position to monitor the position of the
gantry
conductors during lifting.
1. Conductors with the insulators will be
3. Ensure the workers should stay behind in safe
pulled by winch or crane.
position while lifting, so that during any failure or
2. When the conductor lifted to the
miss happen they can be safe.
required height and sag the D-shackles
4. Use farina or Winch for the pulling of the sailings
will be locked with the gantry.
fitted with the tension insulators.
3. Sometimes the conductor has to lower
5. Use guy ropes with the conductors to avoid
down due to improper measurements or
swings of the conductors during lifting.
sags.
6. Only concerned supervisor/ gang leader with
4. For subsequent adjusting of the cable
instruct signal man and operator.
sag, a tension string with turnbuckle is
7. Come along clamp should be used while shifting or
fitted at one end of the cable run.
re-arranging for the slings, if the area of pulling
5. Before the tension strings are fitted, the
falling short.
turnbuckle is attached in such a way that
8. Nobody should be allowed under the suspended
two thirds of the thread is available for
area and Barricade the area of lifting premises.
tightening and one third for slackening
9. SAG check will be carried out as per given SAG
the cable-SAG is measured adjusted by
tension drawing.
adjusting the turn buckle.
10.
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Fixing of the jumpers from the stringing 1. Use man lifter for the fixing of the jumper from the
with the insulator or the bus bar. stringing conductor.
1.Take the length from the stringing 2. Use spacer cycle or man lifter for the height
conductor to the connecting clamp access and safe works.
connector on equipment s or bus bar. 3. Spacer will be lifted to the conductor height with
E. JUMP RING
2.Ensure to include the length of required slim ropes. Carrying spacer with hand not allowed.
curve during measurements. 4. Follow the SWMS for use of Man lifter for the safe
3.Fix the both end on top and down. use at site.
4.Fix the number of spacers in between the
conductors as per the drawings.
Fixing of the spacers between the
conductors.
1. Spacers will be fitted among the
conductors in certain distance as per
F. SPACER FIXING
drawings.
2. Ensure the spacers are fitted in exact
distance and right angle.
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Emergency Preparedness.
Follow emergency response plan & preparedness in case of emergency
Despite of all processes and fall arrest systems in place due to manual error or ill health of
person the possibility of person falling and arrested by safety harness cannot be ruled out.
Hence it is imperative to have a rescue plan in place before the work commences.
Thus we Introduced KARAM, PN 652 Rescue Kit for fulfilling the Rescue Operations If a
worker falls and is suspended by a full body safety harness,
Training to designated crew of Concerned Contractor earmarked to perform the work has
been given. This training includes on the job demonstration by working at height safety
expert
Contents of this training focuses on use of PN 652 rescue kit and its practical use. The crew
has been demonstrated how to use the equipment while they conduct the rescue operation.
Apart from this process, cherry picker will be available at site for emergency rescue if
emergency takes place.
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Sequence of Use- PN 652 PN 652 Rescue kit sequence of use

Description Step 2 – rescuer to wear FBH & connect
Step 1 – arrange vertical life lines
Rescue & Maintenance Kit PN 652 includes Full Body Harness PN 56 (1No.), Grip 1 for rescuer & other for victim
rope grab fall arrestor to one of the
vertical life lines
Descender PN 401 (1No.), Kernmantle Rope PN 950K (105mm) (1No.), Fall Arrester
PN 2000A (1No.), Anchorage Rope PN 950 (14mm) (1No.), Work Positioning Lanyard
PN 242 (2M) (1No.), Karabiner PN 112 (3No.), Anchorage Webbing Sling PN803
(1.2M) (2No.), Cows Tail PN 401(A) (0.5M) (1No.), Forked Lanyard PN 351 (2M)
(1No.), Cutter Knife with Bag BG 20
Product SpecificationsSKUSA.FA.SA.175424TypeRescue & Maintenance Kit Model
Step 3 – Rescuer to secure victim on
No.PN 652ContentsKit Includes PN 56 (1No.), PN 401 (1No.), PN 950K (105mm) Another life line by connecting Step 4 – cut Step 5 – Rescuer to ensure victim is
(1No.), PN 2000A (1No.), PN 950 (14mm) (1No.), PN 242 (2M) (1No.), PN 112 (3No.), Karabiner to dorsal D ring of victim’s Victim’s Secure on another life line & then
PN 803 (1.2M) (2No.), PN 401(A) (0.5M) (1No.), PN 351 (2M) (1No.), Cutter Knife harness. Use anchor slings if needed. lanyard by Knife Start bringing him down by using grip
Descender.
with Bag BG 20GradeCE marked EN 361:2000Quick Links
∂ Type: Rescue & Maintenance Kit

∂ Model No.: PN 652
First Aid Box, Drinking Water & Job Location Wise Emergency Assembly Point
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As the job location varies there might be scarcity of Drinking water in Remote
locations of the working area so we must assure about the availability of Drinking
water in the work location / must be informed to task force to carry drinking water
along with them during mobilisation.
Must arrange an Emergency Vehicle,

Stretcher & assure about the availability of
First Aid centre with valid medicine and
Inventory list on the job location.
Emergency Assembly point must be

identified or to be defined on the basis of
Job location through proper permission &
coordination with Customer.
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Do’s Don’ts
1. Always wear a PPE while Working. Wear dry, insulated gloves in good 1. Enter the site without proper PPE’s
condition and protective clothing. 2. Move in the Erection area during Lifting.
2. Follow Instructions from Supervisor and Safety Personnel. 3. Dump the debris near the site and working area.
3. Proper Access shall be provided for work area. 4. Conduct any unsafe action.
4. No Supervision, No Work. 5. Tools and materials shall not be thrown from ground to men working at
5. Observe the alertness on the construction site. height. And neither people working at height shall throw tools or
6. Check the tools and tackles before use. materials down.
7. Use the proper and appropriate tools and tackles. 6. Touch an energized electrode with bare hands.
8. Always use guy ropes while lifting and installation. 7. Use damaged undersized or poorly spliced cables for power supply.
9. Use fully insulated electrode holders. 8. Work in high wind pressure/velocity.
10. Always use plug tops and standard electrical joints with appropriate ratings
for cable joints.
11. Check the wind velocity prior to activity & ensure the allowed speed limit for
erection
Safely Closure of the Task
∂ Once the task is finished inform client to resume other agencies job and unblock the traffic block & other hindrances.
∂ Removal of miscellaneous hardware, clamps, connectors, conductor materials & insulators from individual locations and safely shifting to the
customer store.
∂ Removing lifelines from the towers
∂ Winding up of Tools & Tackles
∂ Closing of all work permits of individual locations
∂ Pre visiting & cross examine at all corresponding locations for proper assurance.
AUTHORIZATION
The Site In-charge is responsible person for installation of the ACSR conductor. The Site Engineer will be responsible for all construction activities at the site
and will directly supervise through erection supervisor / skilled workmen the work at site.
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METHOD STATEMENT Doc. No.

ACSR CONDUCTOR STRINGING & SPACER FIXING

Date Name Designation Revision Signature

Prepared by 6.12.2020 Mr. Leon Joyal Safety Officer 0

Mr. Rajeev Madhavan, Project Manager 0

3. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS: .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

5. Resource Planning: ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

SPACERS CONDUCTOR SHIELD WIRE

4. ABBREVATIONS AND DEFINITIONS:

Helmet  Safety Shoes  Reflective Jacket 

Hand Gloves / Rubber Gloves  Full Body Harness  Face Shield

Lanyard with energy absorbers Safe Seat IMP 004

Specifications/ Particulars of a) The load capacity of the sling is determined by

a. Weight of Gantry (Total in b) The recommended maximum angle between the

e) Make sure the hook is always over the center of

B. MANPOWER PLANNING (ADD NAME AND QUANTITY MANUALLY)

Steps / Task Work Description Safety Measures Pictures/ References

Steps / Task Work Description Safety Measures Pictures/ References

Steps / Task Work Description Safety Measures Pictures/ References

Steps / Task Work Description Safety Measures Pictures/ References

Sequence of Use- PN 652 PN 652 Rescue kit sequence of use

∂ Type: Rescue & Maintenance Kit

Must arrange an Emergency Vehicle,

Emergency Assembly point must be

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