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B. Routine tests
Before the product leaves the works, the manufacturer shall carry out the
relevant routine tests in accordance with IEC 60439-1 on the total assembly,
and the IEC 60947-1 and IEC 60947-6-1 parts thereof when delivered with
time intervals, and the results shall be recorded in a test report.
C. Special tests
Carry out the special tests recommended in IEC 1641 Guide for Testing Under
Conditions of Arcing Due to Internal Fault, the result shall be recorded in a
test report.
c) All the switchboards and motor starter panels shall be visually inspected for
technical execution and conformity with the latest issue of approved drawings
and the latest issue of the relevant standards. Spot checks shall be made to
verify the following:
1) Dimensions
2) The degree of protection of enclosures
3) The degree of protection within compartments
4) The effectiveness and reliability of safety shutters, partitions and shrouds
5) The effectiveness and reliability of operating mechanisms, locks and
interlock systems
6) The insulation of the busbar system
7) The creepage distances and clearances
8) The proper mounting of components
9) The internal wiring and cabling system
10) The correct wiring of main and auxiliary circuits
11) The suitability of clamping, earthing and terminating arrangements
12) The correct labeling of functional units
13) The completeness of the data on the nameplate
14) The availability of the earthing system throughout the switchgears
15) The interchangeability of electrically identical components
d) Dielectric tests shall be carried out in accordance with IEC 60439-1. The
test voltage shall be at least:
E. Site Tests
At the completion of the installation at site, each switchboard and motor
starter panels shall be field tested by a representative of the manufacturer. A
report recording each item of the tests shall be certified by the manufacturer
and submitted to the Employers Representative.
a) Visual inspection
1) Correctness of location and mounting
2) Labeling, nameplates and markings.
3) Verification of torque for all nuts and bolts on busway.
4) Observation of cable bracing, both incoming and outgoing, certifying that it
is in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations.
5) Safety shutters, partitions and shrouds.
6) Functional units, operating mechanisms, locks and interlock systems.
7) Mounting of components.
8) Internal wiring and cabling system.
9) Clamping, earthing and terminating arrangement.
10) Earthing system.
b) Dielectric tests shall be carried out in accordance with IEC 60439-1. The
test voltages shall be at least:
1) For main circuits, 2500 Vac for 1 minute.
2) For control and auxiliary circuits, 2 x Un + 1000 Vac with a minimum of
1500V for 1 second.