Form No.

P- 062 Issue Date: March 2006 Sheet 1 of 1

SAUDI ARAMCO PRE-COMMISSIONING FORM
SURGE ARRESTORS
Equipment Type: User Reference:
Equipment Tag No: Equipment Description:
BI/JO No: Plant No. / Location:
Ref. Drawings & Documents:
Manufacturer:
Model No: Serial No:
Test Completion Date:

FIELD INSTALLATION CHECK LIST

VISUAL AND MECHANICAL TESTS

Yes No
1. Inspect for physical damage, such as damaged insulation or mounting brackets.
2. Verify location and name plate rating with plans and specifications.
3. Inspect ground and discharge counter connections for integrity if supplied.
4. Clean porcelain or silicon rubber insulation with distilled water and dry before
performing electrical tests.
5. Inspect for proper mounting and adequate clearance.

ELECTRICAL TESTS

Yes No
1. Perform an insulation power-factor test.
2. Perform continuity test of ground connections from arrestor
to ground grid system.

RECOMMENDED TEST VALUES

Yes No
1. Power factor tests should show similar dielectric loss between similar arresters.
2. Ground grid connections should not exceed 0.5 ohms.

Witness PDD Inspection Operation/Maintenance Contractor

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