Project: Yen Bai General Hospital Specification of PB system – Electrical Installation

SECTION 9: ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION

1. GENERAL
1.1. This section covers the general requirements for Electrical work to be installed under
the Sub-Contract.

1.2. The Sub-Contractor shall supply and install all electric wiring, switch gear and the like,
necessary for the complete, safe and satisfactory operation of the plant under the Sub-
Contract.

1.3. The entire electrical installation shall be in accordance with the regulation and
requirements of all relevant authorities having jurisdiction over the electrical
installation. The requirements of IEC shall be taken as the minimum standard for the
electrical installation work. .

1.4. All equipment provided shall be selected of ‘tropicalised’designed for use in conditions
up to 40C ambient air temperature and 100% relative humidity.

2. ELECTRICAL SUPPLY

The electrical supply will be 380/220 volts,50 Hz, 3phase, 4 wire. All equipment shall
be designed to operate with a ±6% voltage tolerance without a loss of rated output.

3. PUMP CONTROL CUBICLES

3.1. Before commencing any work whatsoever on the pump control cubicle, the Sub-
Contractor shall submit for the approval of the Project Director, drawings of the
proposed layout showing all dimensions, the total weight, fixing details, cable sizes and
cable termination details of both incoming and outgoing cables.

3.2. Cubicles shall be constructed using heavy gauge sheet steel of thickness not less than
1.6mm, finished in enamel of a colour to the approval of the Project Director.

3.3. Cubicles shall be wall mounted and provided with hinged lockable access doors with
mechanically retained gaskets and hinged top panels containing control switches,
supervisory instruments and pilot light. All exterior door fittings shall be chrome plated.

3.4. Pump control cubicles shall contain a main fused switch, buswork, branch switchfuses or
mould case circuit breakers, motor starters, auxiliary relays, control fuses, on/off push
buttons, manual/auto selector switches, duty/standby selector switches, power
'on/failure' lights, pump running/failed lights, high/low water level alarms, ammeters,
terminal blocks, wiring and accessories for the full operation and control of the
associated pumps. All electrical equipment shall be in accordance with the relevant
sections of this specification.

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4. MOULDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS (MCCBs)

4.1. All moulded case circuit. breakers shall conform to IEC157-1, 157-1A, 157-1B and be
of one make as approved by the Project Director throughout this project.

4.2. The body and base of the unit shall be moulded and the units shall be sealed after
assembly.

4.3. The load handling contacts shall be silver/tungsten and the contacts and operating
mechanism so designed as to give a wiping action both at make and break.

4.4. The breaker operating mechanism shall be of the trip- free type so designed to prevent
the load handling contacts from closing on a fault.

4.5. The toggle handles shall open and close all poles of a multipole circuit breaker
simultaneously. A fault on one pole shall open all poles .

4.6. Circuit protection against overload and fault conditions shall be provided by means of a
thermal- magnetic device designed to give thermal operation on overload and magnetic
operation under fault conditions. All calibration shall be made at 400C.

4.7. Positions of the breaker operating dolly shall be clearly indicated for 'ON' and 'OFF'.

4.8. All MCCBs shall complete with current limiting devices for protection of downstream
MCBs.

4.9. All MCCBs to be installed in pump rooms or plant rooms shall be complete with dust-
proof metal enclosure with all the live terminals totally enclosed. The enclosure shall
also be sealed with neoprene gaskets to ensure waterproof.

4.10. All MCCB's shall have a breaking capacity of not less than 40 KA (symmetrical) or the
prospective fault current for at least one second at the point of installation short circuit
performance of all MCCBs shall comply to class P2.

5. FUSED SWITCHES
5.1. All fused switch gears and isolators shall conform to the requirements of IEC408. All
contacts shall be fully shrouded and shall have a breaking capacity on manual operation
as required by the British Standard.

5.2. The fuse links for fuse switches and switch fuses shall be high rupturing capacity,
cartridge type conforming to IEC269.

5.3. Operation of fuse switches shall be independent of the operator's control, with a quick
make/quick break action.

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5.4. The utilisation category of all fuseswitches and isolators shall be AC-23 capable to
handle motor loads.

5.5. Fuse switches and isolators shall have mechanical interlocks -between the cubicle doors
and switch operating mechanism so arranged that the cubicle doors may not be opened
with the switches in the 'ON' position. Similarly it shall not be possible to close the
switches with the doors open; except that provision shall be made within the enclosure
for authorised persons to defeat the mechanical interlock for test purposes, and close
the switches with the doors in the open position.

5.6. The 'ON' and 'OFF' positions of all switches and isolators shall be clearly indicated by a
mechanical flag indicator or similar device.

5.7. Switches and isolator operating handles shall be retractable into the unit when the
switches are in either the 'ON' or 'OFF' positions.

5.8. In TP&N fuse switch-units, bolted neutral links shall be fitted. For single poles and
neutral fuse switches and isolating switches, the neutral conductors shall be taken
through a bolted link.

5.9. All fused switches shall be lockable in either the open or closed positions.

6. MINIATURE CIRCUIT BREAKERS (MCBs)

6.1. All miniature circuit breaker (MCB) shall be of triple-pole or single-pole and conform
to IEC898. The MCB shall have the tripping classification of type 2 for general lighting
/ power circuits and type 3 for motor loads in accordance with the 15th edition of IEE
Regulations.

6.2. The body and base of the units are to be moulded bakelite, or similar material, and the
units are to be sealed after assembly.

6.3. The load handling contacts shall be silver/tungsten and the contacts and operating
mechanism so designed as to give a wiping action both at make and break.

6.4. The breaker operating mechanism shall be of the trip-free type shall be designed to
prevent the load handling contacts from closing on a fault.

6.5. Circuit protection against overload and fault conditions shall be provided by means of a
thermal- magnetic or thermal-hydraulic device designed to give thermal operation on
overload and magnetic/hydraulic operation under fault conditions.

6.6. The tripping mechanism shall be designed to give stabled time/current characteristics in
accordance with IEC808.

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6.7. Miniature circuit breakers shall comply and be type tested to B.S. 3871. The following
is the minimum requirements for short circuit duties:

- Single pole breaker 5kA

- Triple pole breaker 6kA

6.8. MCBs with current carrying contacts of plug-in type are forbidden to be used.

6.9. Cable terminals of the MCBs shall be at top and bottom of the unit with access from the
front, and suitable for terminating the size of solid or strand conductor in accordance
with IEC808.

6.10. Positions of the breaker operating dolly are to be clearly indicated for 'ON' and 'OFF'

6.11. All cable and busbar terminations shall be sweated and tinned prior to connection to
MCB terminals.

7. MOTOR STARTERS AND CONTACTORS

7.1. General Requirement
7.1.1. Starters shall be air-break triple pole electromagnetic contactor type and shall
comply with and be tested to BS4941. Each starter shall comprise an isolating
device, a thermal overload protective device, main and auxiliary contacts, on/off
controls and indications.

7.1.2. Starters shall be of utilization categories AC-3 for general motor circuits and AC-4
for motor circuits as defined in IEC158-1, 158-1A and 158-1B with plugging or
inching facilities. Motor starters for AC-3 utilization category shall be of both
uninterrupted duty and intermittent duty class 0.1 60% on-load factor. Starters of
category AC-4 shall be of intermittent duty class 0.3 60% on load factor.

7.1.3. The mechanical and electrical endurance of the starters shall be tested in accordance
with BS4941. The mechanical endurance of the starters shall not be less than 0.1
million on-load operating cycles for category AC-3 starters and 0.3 million on-load
operating cycles for category AC-4 starters. The number of on-load operating cycles
for category AC-3 starters shall not be less than 1/20 of the number of on-load
operating cycles corresponding to the mechanical endurance of the starters.

7.1.4. Thermal overload relays shall be Type B compensated for ambient temperature of
400C and have a setting range of 50% - 150% rated operational current.

7.1.5. Starters not mounted in switchboard shall be contained in metal or plastic enclosures
approved by the Project Director with conduit entries, shrouded "stop" and "start"

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push buttons and a manual "reset" button, which may be combined with the "stop"
button.

7.1.6. Each starter shall be complete with protection incorporating the following features:

• overload protection in each supply phase adjustable from 80 to 120% of full

rated load
• manual reset
• single phasing protection
• ambient temperature compensation
• an auxiliary contact to signal an overload condition
• a solid-state type 0-30 sec. delay timer

7.1.7. Reduced voltage starters of the following type shall be selected as follows:

Motors of 5.5kw and below Direct on line

Motors from 7.5kw to 37kw Close Circuit Transition

Star delta

Motors of 45kw & above Close Circuit Transition

Auto-transformer

7.2. Star Delta Starter

7.2.1. Open transition 'Star-Delta' starter (OT.SD)

Each starter of the open transition "Star-Delta" type shall include the following:

• One main-line contactor suitably rated for the motor.

• Star and Delta configuration contactors suitably rated for the motor,
mechanically and electrically interlocked to prevent simultaneous operation.

• One triple pole overload relay meeting the requirements as specified

previously in this clause under 'Generally'.

• One solid-state plug-in type time delay relay, with at least 0-30 second
adjustable time delay period, to control the star to delta switching contactors.

7.2.2. Closed transition “Star-Delta” Starters (CT.SD)

Each starter of this type shall include the following equipment:

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• The equipment as specified in Clause "Open Transition Star-Delta Starters

(OT.SD)".

• A suitably rated transition resistance bank such as to allow approximately full

load supply current when in circuit prior to opening of the star point. The short
time rating of the resistors shall also be considered in relation to the length of
their "in circuit" requirements.

• A transition contactor suitably rated to facilitate connection of the resistance

bank during the transition period.

• Any additional auxiliary contacts, timers, etc required for the transition
sequencing operation.

7.3. Auto-Transformer Starters

Auto-transformer starters shall be of the type having standard tappings and shall include
the following equipment:

7.3.1. One contactor operated auto-transformer type starter tapped 50 per cent, 65 per cent
and 80 per cent and comprising main-line contactor, run contact or and auto-
transformer star point contactor, all complete with the necessary auxiliary relays
suitably rated for the motor.

7.3.2. One triple pole overload relay meeting the requirements specified previously in this
clause under "Generally".

7.3.3. One set of thermostats for auto-transformer protection with relay and reset push
button. Alternatively, thermistors embedded in the transformer windings and a
thermistor relay may be provided.

7.3.4. One solidstate plug-in type time delay relay, with at least 0 to 30 second adjustable
time delay period, to control the start and run contactors.

8. CONTROL SWITCHES
8.1. All control switches shall be of the rotary type or other approved manufacture as
approved by the Project Director.

8.2. Each switch shall be panel mounted with an engraved label to the approval of the
Project Director to clearly indicate the equipment controlled or function of the switches.

8.3. The Sub-contractor shall provide on-off-auto test switches, green running light and red
fault light for all pumps.

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9. CONTROL FUSES
9.1. All control fuses shall be HRC cartridge type complying with IEC269.

9.2. Fuses carriers and holders, if required, shall be constructed of ceramic or H.D. phenolic
moulding.

10. PILOT LIGHTS

10.1. Pilot lights shall be of clear lamps, colour dome type as approved by the Project
Director operated at extra low voltage. It shall be possible to change lamps from the
front of the switchboard.

10.2. Colour of pilot lights shall be submitted to the Project Director for approval.

11. TERMINAL BLOCKS

All terminal blocks shall be of the moulded, insulated type with individual screwed
connections for each control wire terminal. Each terminal blocks shall carry numbers
corresponding to the wiring diagrams.

12. WIRING DIAGRAMS

12.1. The Sub-Contractor shall prepare construction layout and functional wiring diagrams of
all switchboards, which shall be approved by the Project Director prior to
commencement of any work.

12.2. The wiring diagrams shall show control circuits separate from main circuits and shall
indicate the size of each conductor and the colour, number and/or terminal connection
designation of each control conductor.

12.3. Switchboard drawings shall include a schedule of all equipment mounted therein,
including, make, model, and where applicable fuse rating and set point of all variable
adjustors.

12.4. Circuit diagrams shall be mounted near the switchboard in a location as approved by the
Project Director and shall be covered with either glass or clear Perspex sheet not less
than 3mm thick.

13. CABLES
13.1. All wiring shall be carried out using PVC insulated stranded single core copper
conductor cables to IEC227.

13.2. The Sub-Contractor shall confirm with Project Director for approval loads and sizes of
cables, prior to placing orders.

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13.3. All main conductors (including neutral) shall be coloured in red, yellow and blue for
their entire length, and the phase to which they are connected. All control wiring shall
be coloured coded using spiral stripe tracer on base colour.

13.4. All PVC insulated wiring including earth wires shall be enclosed in conduit or approved
zinc anneal trunking as approved by the Project Director.

13.5. To eliminate the possibility of damage to cables due to thermal expansion, allowance
for movement shall be made by the introduction of a bend or set in each cable/core
adjacent to the termination.

13.6. Cables shall, at all times, be handled with care and every effort made to avoid damage.
They shall always be pulled from the top of the drums. Care shall be exercised when
breaking the rotation of the drums and under no circumstances shall cables be dragged
overloose earth or concrete. Type of cable rollers shall be approved by the Project
Director.

13.7. After installation by the Sub-Contractor, all cables shall be tested for continuity and
insulation resistance and records of tests shall be submitted to the Project Director for
approval.

13.8. Single core cables shall be pulled into conduit only after the whole network, or a
complete section of conduits has been installed, tested for continuity and swabbed
through.

13.9. The Sub-Contractor shall provide sufficient lengths of cables of each type and size to
complete the installation, including the due allowances for additional lengths for cutting
and waste.

13.10. Unless otherwise approved in writing by the Project Director, the sizes of cables
employed for various types of wiring, shall not be less than the following:

- Power circuits 2.5mm2

- Earth circuits 2.5mm2
- Control circuits 1.5mm2

13.11. All wiring inside fuel tank rooms shall be pulled into metal conduit and sealed with
fire compound.

14. CONDUIT SYSTEMS

14.1. All conduits shall be heavy gauge galvanized welded steel complying with CEE23
protection against corrosion. No conduit shall be of less than 20mm outside diameter.
Wherever possible, conduits shall be concealed in concrete as construction proceeds,
and so arranged as to drain naturally to outlet boxes. Sealing caps shall be placed on all

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conduits before concrete pouring commences to ensure no water or slurry enters the
conduit. Expansion couplings shall be fitted at all building expansion joints.

14.2. Surface conduits shall in no circumstances be fixed to floor slabs.

14.3. All conduits systems shall be installed fully in accordance with the requirements of the
IEC Regulations.

14.4. All conduits shall be swabbed through to clean out all dirt, burrs and moisture.

14.5. All sets and bends in conduit runs shall be formed on site with bending machines.
Distortion of conduits due to bending is not acceptable.

14.6. Runs between draw-in boxes shall not have more than two right angle bends or their
equivalent and the length of such runs shall be limited to 12 metres to permit easy
draw-in cables.

14.7. Flexible conduits shall be used for final connections to equipment subject to vibration or
liable to withdrawal for maintenance or servicing.

14.8. Flexible steel conduits and solid type adapters shall be watertight with the provision of
separate earth wire enclosed for earth continuity.

14.9. Bushes and plugs shall be of cast iron and galvanised. The screws for fixing the saddles
shall be brass.

15. CONDUIT BOXES

15.1. Circular boxes, dome covers and hook covers shall be malleable cast iron, galvanised in
accordance with B.S. 4568 Part II Class 4. Ceiling mounted circular boxes shall have an
internal depth of not less than 60mm.

15.2. Adaptor boxes complete with covers shall be of cast iron, galvanized or sheet steel
having protection against corrosion in accordance with CEE23. Boxes shall be not less
than 50mm deep and of such dimensions as shall enable the largest size cable for which
the conduit run is suitable to be drawn in without excessive bending of the cables.

15.3. Metal boxes for the enclosure of electrical accessories shall be 35mm deep and 47mm
deep boxes shall be used to house accessories such as domestic switches, socket outlets,
and the like. Boxes shall have heavy duty protection against corrosion.

15.4. All conduit entries to adaptor boxes, outlet boxes arid switch gear shall be made with
couplings and hexagonal male bushes.

16. TRUNKING
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16.1. Cable trunking shall be manufactured in minimum lengths of 2m from 1mm thick sheet
steel finished with electroplated zinc having a minimum thickness of zinc coating of
0.0025mm plus stove enamel or air drying paint. Covers shall be held in place either by
spring capped trunking or by a means forming an integral part of the cover (e.g.
retaining screws). Trunking shall be terminated with end flanges bolted directly to
switch or distribution boards. Connecting pieces shall be used and bolted with cadmium
plated mushroom head steel screws, nuts and shake-proof washers. Each joint shall
have a copper bond bolted to each adjacent trunking end to ensure electrical continuity.

16.2. Conduit entries to trunking shall be made with couplings and brass male bushes.
Knockouts will not be required and trunking may be drilled on site.

16.3. Trunking shall not contain more cables than allowed by the space factors described in
the IEC Wiring Regulations.

16.4. Hangers and supports shall be of hot-dipped galvanised steel to ISO1459, 1460 and
1461. Bolts and nuts shall be electroplated with zinc or cadmium (25mm min. plating
thickness) to B.S. 3382:Part 1 and 2.

17. EARTHING
17.1. All metalwork associated with the electrical installation but not forming part of a live
conductor, including exposed conductive parts and extraneous conductive parts, shall be
solidly and effectively bonded and earthed in accordance with the latest edition of the
IEC Regulations.

17.2. An earthing terminal shall be provided by the Electrical Sub-Contractor in each

pump/plant room for extended connection to the motor equipment by the F.S. Sub-
Contractor.

18. LOCAL SWITCHES

18.1. A local switch shall be installed adjacent to each pump motor to isolate the power
supply to the motor in case of emergency or servicing.

18.2. The local switches shall be watertight and shall be locked in the off position.

19. ELECTRIC MOTORS

19.1. Motors shall be manufactured in accordance with IEC276, IEC34 and IEC72.

19.2. Motors shall be of totally enclosed fan cooled, squirrel cage type with IP54 motor
enclosure.

19.3. Motors shall be selected to be capable of running without overload at 20% in excess of
the horsepower absorbed under normal pump duty conditions. Motors shall be three
phases.
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19.4. Ratings shall be based on continuous duty in the prescribed environment or an ambient
temperature of 400C whichever is the more demanding, with an efficiency under load of
not less than 0.85, and PF at full load shall not be less than 0.85 lagging.

19.5. Winding insulation shall be to Class F in accordance with IEC85, allowing an 800C
temperature rise above ambient, unless otherwise specified.

19.6. Terminal boxes shall be provided for all motors and shall be of such dimensions that
will ensure easy access to the terminals and allow rooms for the supply leads. A length
of flexible conduit shall be used for connection to motor terminal boxes.

19.7. Motors up to and including 3.7 kW shall be fitted with ball bearings at both ends. Larger
motors shall be fitted with roller or deep grove ball bearing. Motors operating with
vertical shafts shall be equipped with bearings designed to counter unbalanced end
thrust. Motors shall have asynchronous speed as shown in the Equipment Schedules in
the Technical Schedule.

19.8. Motors shall be mounted on a common, bed plate with the driven machine wherever
possible.

19.9. Full catalogue details describing the manufacturer and model of motors selected shall
be submitted to the Project Director for approval. As far as practicable, motors shall be
produced by one manufacturer.

19.10. On all motors over 25 kg in weight, lifting eyes or lugs shall be supplied.

19.11. All motors rated at 20 kW or more shall be fitted with thermistors or other sealed,
temperature sensitive devices embedded in the windings and suitable for connection to
motor protection control circuits.

20. CURRENT TRANSPORMERS

20.1. Current transformers shall comply with IEC 185 of the 'straight through' type and shall
be rated for Class B temperature rise and a primary voltage of 600V.

20.2. Current transformers shall be of the epoxy resin encapsulated type and shall be capable
of providing the necessary output to operate all the VA burdens of connected protection
devices or measuring instruments.

20.3. Current transformers shall have fixed primary turns and solid ferrite cores enclosed in
cast resin enclosure.

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20.4. The secondary circuit of each set (R-Y-B-N) of current transformers shall be earthed at
one point only. Means shall be provided for these earth connections to be disconnected
at accessible positions for testing.

20.5. Measurement current transformers shall be connected to test terminal blocks. The test
blocks shall be provided with easily removable links and designed to facilitate
connection of the current transformers.

20.6. Current transformers shall have accuracy not less than Class 1 for measurement
purpose and Class IP15 for protection purpose.

20.7. Current transformers shall be capable of operation, without damage, with open circuited
secondary and full load current flowing in the primary.

20.8. Current transformers shall be firmly supported and installed so as to permit easy access
and to be readily replaceable, if necessary, without the dismantling of adjacent
equipment.

21. PROTECTION RELAYS

21.1. Except where otherwise specified protection relays shall comply with IEC 255.

21.2. Plug selection design shall be such that the plug setting can be changed on load without
open-circuiting the current transformers and the highest current tapping point shall
automatically be selected when the plug is removed.

21.3. Draw-out cases finished in phenolic black shall be provided for flush mounting of the
relays. A contact shall be fitted which shall short circuit the respective current
transformers on withdrawal of the relay.

21.4. For I.D.M.T. overload protection relays, three single phase units shall be arranged in
one horizontal plane and accommodated in a common casing. Earth fault relay shall be
separately accommodated.

21.5. Overload protection relays shall have adjustable current multiplier settings between
50% to 200% in seven equal steps and time multiplier setting of 0.1 to 1.0 in ten equal
steps. The over-current relays shall possess the following features:

• Pick up current ranging from 100-130% of plug setting.

• Reset current not less than 90% of the plug setting.
• Operating time when the overcurrent is 130% of the current plug setting shall not
be less than 9.0 seconds with time setting at 0.2 and not less than 16.0 seconds
with time setting at 0.3.

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21.6. I.D.M.T.L. earth fault protection relays shall have adjustable current multiplier setting
between 10% to 40% in seven equal steps and time multiplier setting of 0.1 to 1.0 in ten
equal steps.

21.7. Instantaneous high set overcurrent protection shall consist of three single phase units
having continuously adjustable current ratings between 200% to 800% of the rated
secondary current of current transformers.

21.8. Relays shall be housed in dust and vermin-proof accessible cases with viewing glass.

21.9. Operation indicators shall be provided for each protective element and installed within
the same relay. Each relay shall have a common hand-reset device openable without
opening the relay case.

21.10. Dust filters shall be provided in metal cases attached to the relays by screwed bezels
and supplied with removable filter elements.

21.11. The relay contacts shall be capable of making and breaking the maximum current
which may occur under fault conditions in the circuit in which they are connected.

22. AMMETERS
22.1. Ammeters shall be of moving iron type class 1.0 accuracy to IEC 51 and be capable of
carrying their full load current without undue heating and shall not be damaged by the
maximum fault levels of the switchgear.

22.2. All ammeters shall have a continuous overload capability of 120% of the upper limit of
the scale for two hours. All ammeters shall be of 100mm dial square flush pattern with
quadrant scales.

22.3. Mechanical zero adjustment shall be provided and accessible from the front without
dismantling.

22.4. The ammeters shall give direct readings without application of any multiplication
factors.

22.5. Ammeters shall be provided for motors of 5.5 kW or larger and they shall be capable to
withstand starting current and shall have a compressed overload scale for this purpose.
Motor current reading shall be provided on one phase only.

22.6. Ammeters for motors up to and including 15 kW may be direct connected. For
application in excess of 15 kW, ammeters shall be suitable for operation from current
transformers with 5 amp secondaries. All meters shall have movements calibrated for
500% over scale. Overscaling shall be compressed at the top end of the scale.

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22.7. Meters shall be selected such that the full load current of the motor is approximately
60% of the full scale deflection. Movements shall incorporate corrosion proof points
with spring loaded shock resistant jewelled bearings.

23. VOLTMETERS
23.1. Voltmeters shall be of accuracy Class 1.5 and have expanded scales.

23.2. Voltmeters shall be complete with mechanical zero adjustment.

23.3. Other requirements shall be as per the applicable clauses specified herein for the
ammeters.

23.4. Voltmeters shall match the ammeters and shall be scaled 0-500 volts. A phase selector
switch shall be provided for each voltmeter to read phase to phase and phase to neutral
voltages. HRC potential fuses complete with 2 amp rated cartridges shall be provided in
each phase connection to the voltmeter.

24. AMMETER SELECTOR SWITCHES

24.1. The ammeter selector switches shall be mounted an the front of the panel and shall be
of the rotary type with make-before-break contacts for selection to read phase to phase
and phase to neutral currents with R-Y, Y-B, R-B, R-N, Y-N, B-N and OFF marked
clearly on the switches.

24.2. Contacts of the selector switches shall be rated for a thermal current of 6 amperes,
220V, 50Hz.

25. VOLTMETER SELECTOR SWITCHES

25.1. The voltmeter selector switches shall be mounted on the front of the panel and shall be
of the rotary type with break-before-make contacts for selection to measure red-yellow,
yellow-blue, blue-red and red, yellow and blue phase voltages with R-Y, Y-B, B-R, R-
N, Y-N, S-N and OFF marked clearly on the switches.

25.2. Contacts shall be rated for a thermal current of 6 amperes, 220V, 50Hz.

26. CONTROL AND AUXILIARY CONTACTS

Control and auxiliary relays shall comply to IEC 255 and shall be plug-in type, rack-
mounted, complete with cable connection sockets and anchored by quick fastening
vibration-proof devices as required where deemed to be necessary for proper operation
of the ACBs. The switches of the relays shall be double break, easily accessible for
maintenance and have adequate current rating to carry the connected load.

27. CONTROL RELAYS

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27.1. "Volt-free" contacts shall be provided as required for the use of other trades for
external control, alarm or indication circuits.

27.2. Volt-free contacts shall generally be provided to effect the remote indication.

28. CONTROL WIRING

28.1. All instruments and equipment shall be securely mounted and all internal wiring runs
shall be secured and so positioned as to ensure complete accessibility for servicing
purposes.

28.2. All internal wiring shall be PVC insulated, neatly bunched, run on supporting cleats or
insulators and shall be coloured and adequately labelled or sleeved for identification..
All control wiring shall be 1.5mm2 min. copper cable and shall terminate on the
approved terminal blocks by the Project Director and shall incorporate loops to permit
the opening of doors and removal of components for inspection without disconnecting
the cables.

28.3. Where control necessitates the use of a battery supply, DC wiring shall be totally
segregated in a separate enclosure from the mains system.

28.4. All terminals shall be shrouded and adequately labelled with cautionary signs. All
circuits shall be provided with removable links/fuses to facilitate isolation, checking and
maintenance.

29. CONTROL CIRCUIT TRANSFORMERS

29.1. Transformers supplying extra low voltage for control interlocks and other equipment
shall be double wound, and adequately rated for their duty.

29.2. The primary and secondary terminals shall be physically separated and clearly marked.
HRC fuse protections shall be provided in the secondary circuits. Where the
transformer rating exceeds 300 VA a separate primary fuse shall be provided. For
transformers rated at 300 VA or less, the primary may be connected to the common
control circuit fuses where applicable. Transformer primary shall be rated for 220 volts,
and secondary for 24 volts. Cabling from the secondary windings to the control circuit
fuses shall be rated for full secondary current.

30. RELAYS AND TIME DELAY RELAYS

30.1. Relays and time delay relays shall be interlocked to give fail safe operation. Time
delays shall be provided to properly time the starting and stopping sequences, and to
limit the number of starts per hour to within the capacity of the motor starters. Start limit
timers shall be of the 'stop to start' delay type.

30.2. Time delay relays shall be of the plug in rail mounted type similar to the relays and
suitable for continuous energisation. Timing mechanism shall be pneumatic, electronic
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or of the synchronous motor driven type with does not depend on a stalled motor
condition to maintain contact positions. Timing ranges and time settings shall be clearly
marked on the face of the timers.

30.3. Plant sequence start timers shall be of the synchronous motor drive cam type with
spring return to zero prior to plant start up or equal approved recycle feature,
incorporating adjustable timing cams and electrically operated gear train engagement.

31. PUSH BUTTON SWITCHES

31.1. Push button switches shall comply with and be tested and certified to BS 9564.
Electrical ratings shall be 500V A.C. or 250 V D.C. as appropriate. Push buttons for
alarm duty shall be minimum of 2amp. rated and that for control duty 10 amp. rated.

31.2. Push buttons shall be individual flush mounted units with metallic chromium plated and
polished solid brass body and ring, circular in shape and approximately 20mm diameter.

31.3. Unless specified otherwise, push buttons shall be colour coded as follows:

• Green - Start motor

• White - open valve
• Red - Stop motor
• Blue - Close valve
• Black - Reset protection/alarm, lamp test
• Yellow - Accept alarm

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