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METHOD STATEMENT

FOR
POLARITY TESTING OF SOCKET OUTLETS

AL SHAHAD TOWER
5B+G+38
DOHA, THE STATE OF QATAR

Rev. Date Prepared By Reviewed By Approved By Description

05/01/2015
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This Cover Page is a record of all revisions of the document identified above by numbers and title.
All previous Cover Pages are hereby superseeded and are to be destroyed.

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.Item No Page No.

1.0 SCOPE.....................................................................................................3

2.0 PURPOSE...............................................................................................3

3.0 REFERENCE.........................................................................................3

4.0 QUALITY CONTROL...........................................................................3

5.0 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT................................................................3

6.0 SAFETY...................................................................................................4

7.0 TESTING AND INSPECTION...........................................................4

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1.0 SCOPE

This method statement defines the procedure to be followed for polarity

.testing of socket outlets

2.0 PURPOSE

The purpose of this procedure is to establish the standard method for

polarity testing of socket outlets in full compliance with the project
.specification

3.0 REFERENCE

The following references are needed for polarity testing of socket outlets:

3.1 Manufacturer’s Instruction

3.2 Approved Material Submittal

3.3 Project Specification (Division 16 ref. 16140)

3.4 Approved Shop Drawing

4.0 QUALITY CONTROL

.Quality of installation at site shall be ensured by Quality Control

The supervisor shall supervise the installation work and the engineer shall
check and approve the installation according to project specification,
manufacturer’s instruction and approved shop drawing for installation of
.UPS
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5.0 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

i. Multimeter capable of measuring 250 V a.c or Main AC Socket Tester (AC

test Plug).

Ensure that all tools and equipment are in good working condition.
.Calibration and certification must be checked also prior to its use

6.0 SAFETY

6.1 Safety equipment like Hard hats, Safety shoes, Coveralls, Gloves
Goggles when necessary etc. to be worn at all times.

6.2 Ensure work area is clean and tidy.

6.3 Ensure adequate work area lighting and ventilation is available.

7.0 TESTING PROCEDURE

7.1 TESTING WITH MULTIMETER

7.1.1 Set the multimeter to test AC voltage for 230V a.c or higher.

7.1.2 If the socket has a power switch ensure that this is active.

7.1.3 Using the multimeter probes measure the potential between

the live (phase) and Earth. The expected value should be
230V ac (Normal).

7.1.4 Using the multimeter probes measure the potential between

the Neutral and Earth conductors. The expected value
should be about 0V ac (can vary depending on the type of
the meter.

7.1.5 If the potential between the Live and Earth is about 0V ac

and the potential between the Neutral and Earth is about
230V ac then the polarity is reversed.
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7.2 TESTING OF AC POWER SUPPLY SOCKET WITH AC SOCKET TESTER

7.2.1 Follow the instructions of the Manufactrer of the AC Socket

test plug.

7.2.2 Using the test plug display verify if Live and Neutral are
reversed.

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