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METHOD STATEMENT

FOR

INSTALLATION OF BUS DUCTS AND FITTINGS

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

Rev. Date Prepared By Reviewed By Approved By Description

0 05/01/16
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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 MATERIAL USED..........................................................3

6.0 STORAGE AND HANDLING............................................4

7.0 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT..............................................4

8.0 SAFETY........................................................................4

9.0 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE........................................5

10.0 TESTING AND INSPECTION

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1.0 SCOPE

This method statement will detail the methods required for the storage,
preparation, installation, and testing and inspection of Bus Ducts &
.Fittings

2.0 PURPOSE

The purpose of this procedure is to establish the standard method for the
installation of Bus Ducts & Fittings in accordance to acceptable engineering
.practices and standards

3.0 REFERENCE

For the installation of Bus Duct & Fittings, use the following references
:listed below

3.1 Manufacturer’s Instruction

3.2 Approved Material Submittal

3.3 Project Specification Division (16 ref :16466)

3.4 Approved Shop Drawing, Single Line Diagram, and Load Schedule

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
.Bus Duct & Fittings

5.0 MATERIAL USED

Bus Duct to be used shall be as per the approved material and should be
inspected prior to use. All materials shall be in compliance with the
.client/consultant approved list and appropriate standards
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All comments in the material submittal should be coordinated /verified prior

.to procurement of material

Any discrepancies /damages etc. found during the transport to be notified.

Material found not suitable for the site shall be removed from site
.immediately

6.0 STORAGE AND HANDLING

6.1 Materials will be stored in covered areas for weather protection.

Storage space shall be free from dust, debris and moisture etc.

6.2 Materials shall be checked for any defect or damages before being
used.

6.3 Generally, material shall be stored based on manufacturer’s

instruction of recommendation.

7.0 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

The following tools and equipment listed below shall be checked if in good
.working order prior to its use

7.1 Hand tools such as Insulation Cutter, Pliers, Screwdriver, Hammer,

Hand Hacksaw, Spanners, etc.

7.2 Drilling Machine.

8.0 SAFETY

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

8.2 Ensure work area is clean and tidy.

8.3 Ensure adequate work area lighting and ventilation is available.

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9.0 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

9.1 After finishing the building structure, the related construction site
area to the L.V. room, site measurement of Bus Duct Riser to be
taken physically.

9.2 Routing of Bus Duct Riser should be measured before the installation.

9.3 Isometric drawing should be prepared as per the measurement of Bus

Duct Riser routing.

9.4 Size of each piece of Bus Duct shall be mentioned in isometric

drawing.

9.5 Maximum number of standard length of Bus Duct shall be used.

9.6 When arrival of Bus Duct Risers at site, ensure that nameplate details
against data sheets are as per approved material submittal.

9.7 Ensure that prior to shifting the Bus Duct Risers into final position,
the nameplate and other identification for mounting and accessories
have been verified on site according to the approved material
submittal.

9.8 Ensure the use of suitable lifting equipment to off load the Bus Duct
Risers as per manufacturer’s recommendation.

9.9 Easy access to Bus Duct Risers is to be provided.

9.10 Pieces of the Bus Duct should be lifted and distributed to each floor
as per drawing.

9.11 Bus Duct Flange connection to Main Distribution Board shall be

issued to switchgear supplier for fixing and termination.

9.12 Ensure that installation of Bus Duct Riser so that the phase rotation
is the same throughout the building.
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9.13 Installation of Bus Duct pieces starts from Main Distribution Board
onwards.

9.14 Vertical alignment of Bus Duct shall be taking throughout the

building during installation process and the recommended support
has been fixed on the wall leveled, plumbed and correct spacing
between supports as per manufacturer’s recommendation.

9.15 Ensure that the supports for horizontal runs, Bus Duct Risers
hangers are as per the manufacturer’s recommendation.

9.16 Each and every piece of Bus Duct should be Meggered before
installation.

9.17 Separate groups of manpower for installation of supports are ahead

one floor from the group of Bus Duct Riser installers.

9.18 Ensure that all connection joint with bolts and cup washers for each
Bus Duct pieces are tightened by torque wrench as per by the
manufacturer’s recommendation.

9.19 Tap-Off unit to be plugged to the Bus Duct Riser.

9.20 After final installation of the Bus Duct, it will be Meggered.

9.21 Installation shall comply with project specification.

10.0 TESTING AND INSPECTION

10.1 The installed Bus Bar Risers will be inspected thoroughly by Quality
Control that they are in accordance with project specification,
approved shop drawing, approved material submittal and approved
installation procedure.

10.2 Ensure that proper procedure has been followed:

10.2.1 Work Inspection Request is raised to Main Contractor and

Consultant for final inspection.

10.2.2 Ensure that there are sufficient labours available to

accommodate the size of area being tested and checked.

10.3 All test results will be recorded and documented for future references.
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