Transformer Installation Method of Statement

This method statement explains and covers the transformer installation & inspection procedure of cast
resin Transformers, although it is applicable for any other type as well. Transformer is used to transform the
high voltage powers to low voltages, so that it is useful for domestic purpose. There are many types of
transformers like oil type, dry type etc. On arrival at project site, transformer shall be inspected and checked
against the relevant general arrangement drawing, approved material submittals etc. Transformer will be off
loaded to the place nearest to the future installation and protected properly from dust and adverse
environmental impacts. The transformer shall be stored in sheltered, clean and dry ambient temperature.
Transformer shall be checked for any signs of damage occurred probably during the transport. If any damage
is found shall be notified to suppliers or relevant parties. The characteristics of the Transformer detailed on
the rating plate shall be checked to those of the shipping documents and with those of the test report, which
is attached to the transformer. Each transformer shall be checked for the accessories, rating, name plate
details, protection devices, indicators & terminal boxes. Compliance of comments raised during factory
inspection shall be checked if any. The Presence of all identifying and warning levels shall be checked. All
material required at site shall be inspected, handled and store properly. Any discrepancies, damage etc, shall
be notified and reported for corrective action. Material found not suitable as per approved material submittal
shall be removed from site. Proper storage shall be provided as per manufacturer recommendation. An
inspection request shall be raised for consultant approval upon receipt of the material at site.

Transformer Pre-Installation Requirements

Arrange following tools and equipment:
• Measuring tape and setting out markers
• Electric drill hammer
• Tool box
• Fork lift/Crane
• PPE for all staff and labor
The supervisor and foreman will orient and familiarize all the technicians and labors involve in the
installations regarding relevant approved shop drawings, technical submittals, installation procedures and
details, acceptance criteria and safety requirements.
Ensure all civil works are completed, unit base must be properly cured and its foundations must be
strong enough to withstand the unit weight, including floor paint and clearance is obtained from respective
authorities to proceed further.

Method for Transformer Installation

The area or transformer room to be verified to ensure that the civil work has been completed and
transformers placement/installation work can commence. Also check that the area is clean for the positioning
of lifting crane and transformers. Extra precaution to be taken before lifting transformer & manufacturers'
recommended special lifting eyes shall be used. Transformer shall be lifted with maximum sling angle of 60
degree as per manufacturer's recommendation. If the transformer is complete with protection enclosure, roof
shall be taken off to attach the slings. Points of attachment shall be checked for cracked welds or loose nuts
and bolts before lifting. Guide ropes shall be used to prevent twisting or swinging of the transformer once it
has been lifted clear of the ground. Don't perform lifting of transformer in high winds. Transformer shall be
placed down on the level surface capable of supporting its weight Place the transformer on removable GI U
channel at the place of its final installation. For locating the transformer in the final location, suitable lever
on the special points foreseen on the lower frames shall be used to act only and not on the magnetic core
and/ or on the winding. Make sure that during the movement of transformer no one is pushing the coils and
the connections. Secure the transformer to the foundation after assuring the correct positioning, by fixing
bolts and blocking the transformer wheels. Cable support, cabling and terminations shall be completed as per
approved drawings and manufacturer's recommendation. Installation of current transformer shall be offered
for inspection. After the transformer installation and approval, substation is securely locked up and the room
placed under the permit system and only those that have suitable permits may enter the room.

Transformer Installation Checklist

Check Transformer are of correct size, type and capacity in accordance with schedules & specification
Make sure that the installation is as per approved shop drawings, manufacturer's instruction and specification
requirement Check mounting, alignment and orientation are correct and sufficient space is available for
maintenance purposes Make sure that the transformer rail and pulley hook been installed properly Inspect for
physical, electrical and mechanical condition of the transformer. No damage evident. Verify that all
manufacturer control wiring between shipping splits is properly connected as per manufacturer's drawings
and specifications Equipment identification labels permanently affixed Verify transformer connections are
correct as per the single line diagram Inspect insulators, barriers and shields for damage or contamination
Inspect transformer cables and connections for defects or physical damage Equipment identification labels
permanently affixed.
METHOD STATEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF 11KV HV SWITCHGEAR
This method statement explains and covers the installation & inspection of 11KV Switchgear panels
on already approved and ready base.
References:
• Project specifications
• General Requirements of Electrical Services
• 11 KV SWITCHGEAR
• Regulations & requirements
• Approved material submittal
• Relevant approved shop drawings
• Relevant approved coordination drawings
• Project construction schedule
• Project QA/QC procedures
• Project HSE procedures (safety plan)
Safety Precautions
• Ensure adequate PPE for all personnel.
• Ensure erection engineer / competent personnel are involved in installation activities.
• Ensure work area shall be free from debris and obstruction free.
• Ensure lifting equipment must be the same as required.
• All equipment shall be certified and shall be having valid certificates.
• Warning signs indication 'shall be displayed in working area.
• Sign indicating hazard shall be posted whenever deemed necessary.
• Extreme caution shall be exercised in handling materials and equipment
Quality Control Requirements
• The equipment shall be inspected and checked against the relevant general arrangement drawing,
approved material submittal.
• Switchgear shall be checked for completeness and for not signs of damage occurred probably during the
transport. Switchgear shall be stored in clean, dry place and well ventilated.
• Detailed on the name plate shall be checked to those of the shipping documents.
• Each cubicle shall be checked for the accessories.
• The Presence of all identifying and warning levels shall be checked.

Installation Sequence of HV Panels

General Arrangements
• All material required at site shall be inspected, handled and store properly.
• Any discrepancies, damage etc, shall be notified and reported for corrective action.
• Material found not suitable as per approved material submittal shall be removed from site.
• Proper storage shall be provided as per manufacturer's recommendation.
• An inspection request shall be raised for consultant approval upon receipt of the material at site.
• Suitable crane with capacity to lift the panel shall be used for placing the panels at the place of installation
after the base frame is ready.

Installation of Switchgear Panels

• The area to be verified for the civil work has been completed and switchgear installation works can
commence.
• Check area is clean for the positioning of lifting crane and switchgear panels as per approved drawings
• Extra precaution to be taken before lifting the panels & follow the manufacturers' recommended procedure
and use special lifting eyes.
• Lifting & Placing: For lifting, the panels are each fitted with four lifting lugs.Lifting rope of appropriate
load capacity with spring catches (eyebolt diameter:30mm) shall be used. Panels shall be lifted with an angle
of at least 60 degree from the horizontal for the ropes leading to the crane hook maximum sling angle of 60
degree as per manufacturer's recommendation. Panel shall be hanged using ALL four eyebolts. Points of
attachment shall be checked for cracked welds or loose nuts and bolts before lifting. Guide ropes shall be
used to prevent twisting or swinging of the unit once it has been lifted clear of the ground. Panels shall not bl
allowed to be lifted in high winds.
• Panel units shall be placed down on the level surface capable of supporting its weight.
• Locate the units/panels in the final location, panels shall be upright.
• Switchgear panels shall be assembled as per manufacturer's recommendations.
• Switchgear panels shall be installed on the base irons of "C" profile shape set into concrete floor of switch
room.
• Cable support, cabling and terminations shall be completed as per approved drawings and manufacturer's
recommendation.
• Installation of Switchgear shall be offered for inspection.
Method Statement for Fire Alarm System Installation & Testing
Below is the method statement for the installation of fire alarm system which can be modified for different
type of systems like HSSD or Vesda etc. The steps are very general and should be customized depending
upon the project specific requirements, specifications and applicable NFPA or other standards.

Installation Procedure
All materials received at site shall be inspected and ensured that the materials are as per approved material
submittal. Any discrepancies, damages etc. shall be notified and reported for further action. Material found
not suitable for the project shall be removed from site immediately.
All the Fire Alarm System Outstations, Modules & Control Panels etc. shall be stored in an air-conditioned
place.
25 mm PVC Conduiting for concealed installation. For surface installation, FP200 cable will be clipped on
the soffit on the slab in false ceiling and non-false ceiling areas.
The containment system for Fire Alarm system is being used wherever required and also near the Fire Alarm
control panels.
Correct type of back boxes for all the outstations should be installed as per approved shop drawings /
material submittals.
The mounting heights for the Junction boxes should be verified with approved shop drawings.
Containment System should be offered for QC verification prior to cabling works.
All the related documents like latest approved shop drawings and schematic etc. should be available with
installation team.

Site Installation Method Statement

1. The required amount of cable should be transferred from Stores to Site access point by pick-up and to the
particular floor with wheelbarrow as required to the work place.
2. The correct size and type of cable should be identified and cut to the required length.
3. All the cables should be clipped in surface or installed in concealed PVC conduit or G.l. Tray only.
4. Proper identifications to be provided for loop in I loop out of Fire Alarm cables.
5. The earth cables to all the outstations to be properly terminated with earth sleeve in the appropriate
terminal in order to avoid any earth fault in the loop.
6. The junction boxes and back boxes to the outstations such as smoke detectors, manual call points and
modules should be installed as per the approved shop drawings.
7. Installation of system outstation should be offered for QC Verification.
8. Adequate additional cable lengths to be provided during cabling for the detectors, which are coming in
False ceiling.
9. All the cables to be terminated in the outstations with proper screw driver and as per the identifications
provided in the cables. No joints are allowed in between two outstations.
10. All the Fire Alarm control Panels such as Main Control Panels, Mimic Panels, Repeater Panels should
be installed as per approved shop drawing.
11. Installation shall be offered for QC verification.
12. All Smoke Detectors to have cover on it after installation and before handing over of the area, in order to
avoid any physical damages, I accumulation of dust within the Smoke Detectors.
13. All cables to be properly identified in Fire Alarm control panel before termination.
14. Installation of Beam sensors to be as per the approved shop drawings I Manufacturer's
recommendations.
15. Installation of Duct detectors to be as shown in the approved shop drawings.
16. Work Inspection Request shall be raised for Consultant's inspection and sign off.
17. The devices/peripherals (Smoke detectors, heat detectors, break glass, duct detectors, beam detectors,
control and monitoring modules) are connected in Class A circuit with the Control panels.
18. The speakers & speaker with strobes are connected in Class A circuit with the Control panels.
19. 2 Core 1.5mm2 FP 200 cable to be used for cabling the Initiating Device Circuits (IDC) to the panel,
additional 2c x 2.5mm2 FP200 cable is required for the smoke detector with sounder base for the activation
of the sounders units.
20. 2 core 1.5mm2 FP 200 cable to be used for cabling the Speakers with the panel, additional 2c x 2.5mm2
FP200 cable is required from the FACP for the speaker with strobe for the activation of the strobe unit allied
in vertical walls the run of conduit will be kept straight.
21. Comply with NFPA 72 for installation of fire-alarm equipment.

Smoke- or Heat-Detector Spacing:

Comply with NFPA 72, "Smoke-Sensing Fire Detectors" & "Heat-Sensing Fire Detectors". Smooth
ceiling spacing shall not exceed 30 feet (9 m). Fire-Alarm Control Unit: Surface mounted, with tops of
cabinets not more than 72 inches (1830 mm) above the finished floor.
Annunciator: Install with top of panel not more than 72 inches (1830 mm) above the finished floor.
Wiring & Connections Requirements
Verify that hardware and devices are NRTL listed for use with fire-alarm system before making connections.
Make addressable connections with a supervised interface device to the following devices and systems.
Install the interface device less than 3 feet (1 m) from the device controller. Make an addressable
confirmation connection when such feedback is available at the device or system being controlled.
Alarm-initiating connection to smoke-control system (smoke management) at fire-fighter smoke control
system panel.
Alarm-initiating connection to stairwell and elevator-shaft pressurization systems.
Smoke dampers in air ducts of designated air-conditioning duct systems.
Alarm-initiating connection to elevator recall system and components.
Alarm-initiating connection to activate emergency lighting control.
Alarm-initiating connection to activate emergency shutoffs for gas and fuel supplies.
Supervisory connections at valve supervisory switches.
Supervisory connections at low-air-pressure switch of each dry-pipe sprinkler system.
Supervisory connections at elevator shunt trip breaker.
Supervisory connections at fire-pump power failure including a dead-phase or phase reversal condition.
Supervisory connections at fire-pump engine control panel.

Fault Finding in Fire Alarm System

Battery Charger Faults:
Battery Charger Faults that can arise during the operational lifetime of a panel. You may observe one of the
following Faults;

Charger 2% out of range

Battery Charger Supply incorrect to correctly measure the output voltage you will need to follow the steps
below. To prevent damage to the system, disconnect the batteries & power down the system, disconnect the
power & harnesses from the Power Supply. Connect the Multi-meter to the battery leads (with batteries
disconnected), power up & measure the voltage. Calculate the difference between the measured voltage &
27.6v. NOTE: After 90 seconds, the voltage will drop to <24v. If this happens, power down & start again.

Positive/Negative Earth Ground Faults:

Fire Panels have the ability to detect positive or negative Earth Ground Faults. An Earth Ground Fault
occurs when an electrical circuit is shorted to ground
Inspection and Field Testing
All inspection and testing for fire alarm system shall be carried out in accordance with specifications. Work
shall be carried out by the experienced site team under the guidance of engineer and shall further be checked
and approved by quality engineer.
• Check the materials are approved.
• Check for any damage or defects, name plate details
• Check all devices installed as per the specifications & Drawing.
• Visual Inspection: Conduct visual inspection prior to testing.
• Inspection shall be based on completed and approved drawings and system documentation as per NFPA.
• Comply with "Visual Inspection Frequencies" Table in the "Inspection" Section of the "Inspection,
Testing and Maintenance" Chapter in NFPA 72; retain the "Initial/Reacceptance" column and list only the
installed components.

FA System Testing:
Comply with "Test Methods" Table in the "Testing" Section of the "Inspection, Testing and Maintenance"
Chapter in NFPA 72.
• Test audible appliances for the public operating mode according to manufacturer's written instructions.
Perform the test using a portable sound-level meter complying with Type 2 requirements in ANSI S1.4.
• Test audible appliances for the private operating mode according to manufacturer's written instructions.
• Test visible appliances for the public operating mode according to manufacturer's written instructions.
• Factory-authorized service representative shall prepare the "Fire Alarm System Record of Completion" in
the "Documentation" Section of the "Fundamentals of Fire Alarm Systems" Chapter in NFPA 72 and the
"Inspection and Testing Form" in the "Records" Section of the "Inspection, Testing and Maintenance"
Chapter in NFPA 72.
• Re-acceptance Testing: Perform re-acceptance testing to verify the proper operation of added or replaced
devices and appliances. Test all the field loop devices with the control panel.
• Check the detectors with the artificial test smoke spray. Use forms developed for initial tests and
inspections.
• Field tests shall be witnessed by authorities having jurisdiction.

Manufacturer's Field Service

Engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect, test, and adjust components, assemblies, and
equipment installations, including connections.
• Perform tests and inspections. After testing & commissioning provide training demonstration to facility
management team.
• Conduct Cause effect inspection as per programmed cause & effect matrix. Test all the connected devices
responds as per the matrix.
• Identify system components, wiring, cabling, and terminals. Comply with requirements for identification
specified in specifications.
• Install framed instructions in a location visible from fire-alarm control unit.