CADANGAN PEMBANGUNAN BANGUNAN
TAMBAHAN BAGI IBU PEJABAT POLIS
KONTINJEN KUALA LUMPUR ( IPK-KL )
SERTA KOMPONENNYA DI ATAS LOT PT112,
SEKSYEN 56, MUKIM BANDAR,
KUALA LUMPUR
ELECTRICAL SERVICE
METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF
DISTRIBUTION BOARD
Submitted by,
Adamas Excel Sdn Bhd,
(Formerly Known as Adamas Elektrik Sdn Bhd)
No 47A, Jalan Lawan Pedang 13/27,
Seksyen 13, 40100 Shah Alam,
Selangor Darul Ehsan March 2010
METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF DISTRIBUTION BOARD
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This method statement, “Method Statement for Installation of Distribution Board”, spells
out how all electrical switch board installation shall be carried out for the whole project.
Typically, electrical switch board can be categorized as follows:-
a) Floor/ base standing type such as Main Switch Board (MSB), Essential Main
Essential Board (EMSB); Automatic Main Failure Board (AMF); Lift Control
Board; Outdoor Feeder Pillar (FP); large current rating Sub-switch Board (SSB),
electrical switch boards for Fire Fighting and Domestic Cold Water Pumping
Installation.
b) Wall mounting type such as Distribution Board (DB); Consumer Unit (CU); small
current rating Sub-Switch Board (SSB), electrical switch boards for Fire Fighting
and Domestic Cold Water Pumping Installation.
Construction Drawings so issued by the Client’s Representative shall be used as basis of
producing Shop Drawings, all clarifications made in replies to Request for Information
and / or discussion shall be reflected in these Shop Drawings. One set of approved Shop
Drawings (to be referred as “Master Plans”) shall be kept in the Site Office for recording
of changes and modifications made on site throughout the project. These Master Plans
shall then be used as the basis of As-Built Drawings.
2.0 PREREQUISITE BEFORE STARTING WORK
The following prerequisite shall be achieved two (2) weeks ahead prior to starting of the
scheduled work:-
a. Approval on all materials and accessories to be used for intended work.
b. Approval on Shop Drawing at intended work location. The approval Shop
Drawing shall show clearly the actual locations of all intended layouts of the work
to be executed.
c. Approval on factory witness test endorsed by Client’s Representative.
d. Stock checking by Site Representative (RE/COW) for the sufficiency and
availability of materials, accessories and tools for intended work.
e. Confirmation from Client’s Representative on whether plans used for installation
work are the latest both architecturally and services layouts.
f. No on hold instruction from the Client and / or any of the Client’s Representative
pertaining to area intended to be worked on.
g. Readiness of intended installation location in terms of architecture treatment,
general security and free of construction debris.
Any discrepancies found on specification and drawings shall be highlighted immediately
to the Client’s Representative by raising a Request for Technical Information. Request
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for Technical Information shall be precise in manner so that queries can be dealt with
effectively.
For work which is of variation nature, no work shall be carried out without official
instruction from Client and / or Client’s Representative.
3.0 MATERIALS STORAGE AND HANDLING
Client’s Representative on site shall be notified for all intended deliveries to site for
verifications on their made, models and physical acceptance.
All electrical switch boards shall be packed / delivered appropriately as per
manufacturer’s recommendations. In a manner such that these are adequately protected
against the tropical climatic conditions encountered during shipment and storage at site.
All fragile items are to be packed and stored separately in proper and secure manner.
All materials and accessories to be used for the intended installation shall be properly
kept in accordance to the instruction accompany such delivery. Any material or accessory
found to be physically damaged, even in small extent, shall be removed from the store
and cannot be used in whatsoever way. Only proper tools and equipment are allowed to
be used while working.
All floor / base standing electrical switch boards shall unloaded and transferred to the
intended installation location upon being delivered to site to avoid double handling
whereas wall mounted ones can be stored at secured room before installation.
4.0 WORK DESCRIPTION
Electrical switch board shall either be installed by secured onto floor / base or mounted
onto wall as described below:
4.1 FLOOR / BASE STANDING ELECTRICAL SWITCH BOARD INSTALLATION
All floor / base standing electrical switch board installation shall be carried out as per
described below:-
a. Crane, pay loader or forklift shall be used to unload floor / base standing electrical
switch boards from delivery truck onto timber planks which are rested on either
2” / 3” Rollers (made up by G.I. Pipe) or manual lift transporter. These panels are
then to be slowly rolled into the intended installation location. All long electrical
switch boards which are made up by multiple individual panels to be assembled
on site shall be unloaded and transferred to the intended installation location in
such that they are to be assembled in order to avoid improper assembling.
b. At the intended installation location, these panels are jacked up with rollers and
planks being removed, and put onto floor or base where they are to be secured.
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Examine the clearance of panels from walls as to provide sufficient working space
around these loose panels.
c. After verifying the identification of the panels to be installed, the positions of
mounting holes at the base of floor / base standing electrical switch boards shall
be marked onto the concrete floor / base. Holes of appropriates and consistent size
and depth shall be drilled onto concrete floor / base as marked. Drop in anchors or
inserts of appropriates size are then to be inserted into these drilled holes and hit
with puncher and hammer in order to expand them into secured position ready to
receive these panels. Tighten up these panels onto its position with screw.
d. For long electrical switch boards that are to be assembled on site, one shall verify
that these panels are arranged in intended sequence as shown on approved Shop
Drawing before marking the mounting holes onto concrete floor / base. Holes of
appropriate and consistent size and depth shall be drilled onto concrete floor /
base as marked. Drop in anchors or inserts of appropriate size are then to be
inserted into these drilled holes and hit with puncher and hammer in order to
expand them into secured position ready to receive these panels.
After all the panels are placed and loosely tightened up in its intended position by
using screws, the bolts on the busbars shall be tightened as per manufacturer’s
recommendations and subsequently, the mounting screws at base of panels shall
be completely tightened up.
e. After securing the electrical switch board into its intended position, removable
plate located at top of panels at locations where cables are entering and / or
leaving the panels shall be removed to facilitate cable termination work.
Purpose made fiber sheet with cut holes are to be used for cable entering and / or
leaving electrical switch board on cable ladder / tray.
For cable entering and / or leaving electrical switch board in trunking, the edges
of trunking meeting electrical switch board shall be folded into the electrical
switch board in order to prevent cable insulation from being damaged.
Silicone shall be used to fill up any gaps and / or openings resulted from site
installation.
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4.2 WALL MOUNTED ELECTRICAL SWITCH BOARD
All wall mounting electrical switch board installation shall be carried out as per described
below:-
a. Wall mounting electrical switch board so identified for installation shall be
transfer to the intended installation location vertically by passenger /
goods hoist and horizontally by rollers or any other means when possible
in order to minimize physical damage.
b. Lift up the wall mounting electrical switch board manually onto a
temporary support made up of scaffolding and lean it against the wall.
Adjust the electrical switch board into its intended installation position and
mark the mounting holes positions on electrical switch board onto the
wall. Remove the electrical switch board away from the wall after
marking.
c. Holes of appropriate and consistent size and depth shall be drilled onto
concrete / brick wall as marked. Drop in anchors or inserts of appropriate
size are inserted into these drilled holes and hit with puncher and hammer
in order to expand them into secured position ready for installation.
d. Lift up the wall mounting electrical switch board manually again onto the
temporary and fix it onto the wall by means of screws.
e. After securing the electrical switch board into its intended position,
removable plate located at top of panels at locations where cables are
entering and / or leaving the panels shall be removed to facilitate cable
termination work.
Purpose made fiber sheet with cut holes are to be used for cable entering
and / or leaving electrical switch board on cable ladder / tray.
For cable entering and / or leaving electrical switch board in trunking, the
edges of trunking meeting electrical switch board shall be folded into the
electrical switch board in order to prevent cable insulation from being
damaged.
Silicone shall be used to fill up any gaps and / or openings resulted from
site installation.
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5.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING
All electrical switch boards so installed shall be inspected by the Client’s Representative
on the followings:-
a. The firmness of all installed panel.
b. Correctness of the panel location.
c. General cleaning within and surround the installation location.
d. Proper, secure and correct cable terminations.
e. Earthing of electrical switch board.
f. Made and model of materials and accessories used shall be as per approved for
used by the Client’s Representative.
g. Power and functionality check after power energizing as listed below:-
i. Operation of all relays and control devices.
ii. Operation of all indicating and metering devices.
iii. Operation of all alarm devices.
iv. Operation of automatic and manual change over.
v. Operation of each disconnecting means under load.
vi. Operation of each auto transfer switch.
vii. Operation of all key interlocks.
6.0 LIST OF MATERIALS AND ACCESSORIES
The following materials and accessories are being used:-
a. Angle iron or C channel;
b. Drop in anchor, bolts and nuts;
c. Iron rods;
d. G I Pipe rollers;
e. Timbers.
f. Threaded rods or studs and hanger.
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7.0 LIST OF TOOL AND ACCESSORIES
The following tolls and accessories are being used:-
a. Jacks & Palettes;
b. Electrical concrete drill and bits of various sizes;
c. Spanners;
d. Torque wrenches;
e. G. I. Pipe Straps;
f. Copper Straps;
g. Marking pen;
h. Hammer and puncher;
i. Measurement tape;
j. Galvanized screws;
k. Insulation Tester.
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