PDVSA

ENGINEERING DESIGN MANUAL

VOLUME 4I

ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION

PDVSA N TITULO

N264 DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF ELECTRICAL

POWER CENTER

0 OCT.01 APPROVED 2 Y.K. A.A. E.C.

REV. FECHA DESCRIPCION PAG. REV. APPD. APPD.

APPD. Alexis Arvalo DATE OCT.01 APPD. Enrique Carmona DATE OCT.01

E1994 ESPECIALIST
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this engineering specification is to provide designers and vendors
with the minimum technical requirements for the purchase, design, material
construction, inspection, testing, and shipping of Electrical Power Center for use
in industrial installations owned by PDVSA.
Since PDVSA has decided to adopt the PIP (Process Industry Practices)
documents: ELSSG11: Design and Fabrication of Electrical Power Center
and ELSSG11D: Data Sheet for Design and Fabrication of Electrical Power
Center as an integral part of the Engineering Design Manual (MID), the
requirements in this document are additions or modifications to the ELSSG11 and
the section/paragraph numbers and the associated headings used in this
document correspond to the ones used in ELSSG11.
Requirements for special applications shall be included on the Data Sheet.

2 REFERENCES (Same as ELSSG11)

3 DEFINITIONS (Same as ELSSG11)

4 DESIGN AND FABRICATION

4.1 General Design Criteria
4.1.5 (New)
The Seller is responsible for the complete design, supply, installation and testing
of the fire detection and alarm system, including all detectors, manual Fire alarm
stations, alarms, horns, controls, conduit, wiring, instrumentation and testing
equipment required for complete systems design and installation.
The system shall have built in provisions for connection to a remote location

4.17 Other Accessories

4.17.6 (New)
The building shall be provided with accessories for maintenance, as required on
the Data Sheet and/or layout, such as.:
An industrial grade table or workbench with drawers and a wooden top shall be
provided, anchored to the floor or wall for simple maintenance of the electrical
equipment. Minimum table dimensions shall be 914 mm (36 inches) x 1524 mm
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(60 inches). Switched auxiliary lighting shall be provided for the workbench. A
double duplex receptacle shall be located at the bench on the wall. A work stool
shall also be provided.
A heavy duty steel cabinet for storage of drawings, equipment manuals and small
tools.
Protective clothing hangers shall be provided and located such that the hung
clothing does not cover any equipment.
A 3step rolling ladder with automatic wheel lock for reaching elevated
equipment.
A 120volt AC, heavy duty, industrial type stainless steel vacuum cleaner shall be
for cleaning and dust blowing of electrical equipment. It shall fit in a storage
cabinet.
One analog DTMF wall mount phone set with message waiting lamp shall be
provided in equipment area, near the workbench. Telephone jack shall be
prewired (2 pair CAT3 Plenum cable) from inside the substation to an outside
wall mounted telephone junction box for connection to the telephone system.
Two (2)610 mm (24 inches) x 914 mm (36 inches) aluminum frames shall be
provided with the substation unit single line and equipment layout. The drawings
shall be keyed for easy reference between the single line and layout. The
drawings shall be laminated and secured in the frames.

5 INSPECTION AND TESTING (Same as ELSSG11)

6 SHIPPING (Same as ELSSG11)

7 DOCUMENTATION (Same as ELSSG11)

APPENDIX: PIP ELSSG11D DATA SHEET

 PDVSA N-264 Oct.01
Data Sheet for Design and Fabrication of Electrical Power Center

Client Engineering Org. Spec. No.

Project Title Location Date
Project Location Contract No Equip. No.
Proj. No. Specifier Name Tele. No.
P.O. No.
Refer to PDVSA N-264 For General Requirements
Applicable State & Local Codes:
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Data Provided By Buyer z Bidder With Proposal Seller After Order
Site Conditions (4.2): Electrical Accessories:
Ambient Temperature: Max C Min C Wiring
Altitude m Seismic Zone Power Supply by Seller Power Supply by Buyer
Area Class: Group: Division: 120/240 VAC, 1 Ph, 3 W 208Y/120 VAC, 3Ph, 4 W
Nonclassified Gas Ignition Temp. C Transformer kVA Rating / Primary Voltage:
Other Additional Power Panels Required
Other General Requirements
General:
Fire Extinguisher
Supplied by Seller: Quantity Seller to Provide Emergency Lighting
Not Supplied by Seller
Other Coatings:
Exterior Wall Color
Structural: White Beige Other
Method of Installation Trim Color
Elevated on Piers On Slab Other
Uniform Building Code Zone Batteries:
Spreader Bar Facilities for Field Serviceable Batteries
Furnished by Seller Furnished by Buyer or Others Supplied by Seller: Quantity, Size, and Type
Not Supplied by Seller
Roof:
Roof Design Loading Notes and Other Requirements:
40 lbs. Per Square Foot Other
Roof Slope 1inch/foot Other
Roof Gutters and Down Spouts
Required Not Required Shop Inspection & Tests:
Sellers Standard Tests Witnessed Not Witnessed
Doors: Preshipment Shop Witness Inspection
Entrance Door Window Glass Other
Doors to Have Windows Doors to Not Have Windows
Attachments To Data Sheet:
Steps: Layout Drawing to Vendor
Access Steps Single-line
Seller to Provide Access Steps for Each Entrance Door Other:
Access Steps by Buyer or Others
Documentation:
HVAC: Electronic Document Format .dxf Other
HVAC Location/Type Seller to provide:
Wall Mounted Unit Design, Integral Internal Thermostat
Other reproducible plus
number of copies of all documentation plus
copies of the operating manuals
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Electrical Power Center
 PURPOSE AND USE OF PROCESS INDUSTRY PRACTICES

In an effort to minimize the cost of process industry facilities, this Practice has
been prepared from the technical requirements in the existing standards of major
industrial users, contractors, or standards organizations. By harmonizing these technical
requirements into a single set of Practices, administrative, application, and engineering
costs to both the purchaser and the manufacturer should be reduced. While this Practice
is expected to incorporate the majority of requirements of most users, individual
applications may involve requirements that will be appended to and take precedence over
this Practice. Determinations concerning fitness for purpose and particular matters or
application of the Practice to particular project or engineering situations should not be
made solely on information contained in these materials. The use of trade names from
time to time should not be viewed as an expression of preference but rather recognized
as normal usage in the trade. Other brands having the same specifications are equally
correct and may be substituted for those named. All practices or guidelines are intended
to be consistent with applicable laws and regulations including OSHA requirements. To
the extent these practices or guidelines should conflict with OSHA or other applicable
laws or regulations, such laws or regulations must be followed. Consult an appropriate
professional before applying or acting on any material contained in or suggested by the
Practice.

Process Industry Practices (PIP), Construction Industry Institute, The

University of Texas at Austin, 3208 Red River Street, Suite 340, Austin,
Texas 78705. PIP member companies may copy this practice for their internal
use.

Not printed with state funds

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction ..................................2 4.10 Walls ................................................ 8

1.1 Purpose ............................................2
1.2 Scope ...............................................2
2. References....................................2
2.1 Process Industry Practices (PIP) .......2
2.2 Industry Codes and Standards ..........2
2.3 Government Regulations ..................3
3. Definitions.....................................3
4. Design and Fabrication ...............4
4.1 General Design Criteria.....................4
4.2 General Fabrication Criteria ..............4
4.3 Layout...............................................4
4.4 Structural Loading.............................5
4.5 Roof..................................................5
4.6 Doors/Rain Canopy/Exit Signs ..........6
4.7 Access Panels/Cable Entry ...............7
4.8 Steps ................................................7
4.9 Ceiling ..............................................7
4.11 Floor................................................. 8
4.12 Insulation.......................................... 8
4.13 Heating, Ventilation and Air-
Conditioning (HVAC) ........................ 8
4.14 Electrical Accessories....................... 9
4.15 Coatings ......................................... 12
4.16 Labeling and Tagging ..................... 12
4.17 Other Accessories .......................... 13
5. Inspection and Testing.............. 13
6. Shipping ..................................... 13
7. Documentation........................... 14
7.1 Documentation Content .................. 14
7.2 Drawing and Data Requirements .... 16

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1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose
This Practice covers the general requirements for the design, materials fabrication,
inspection, testing and shipping of Power Centers for enclosing and housing electrical
equipment for installation in chemical plants and petroleum facilities.

1.2 Scope
1.2.1 The Power Center shall include installed lighting, receptacles, switches,
transformers, power panels, HVAC system, doors, hardware, wiring and other
components required for a complete unit.
1.2.2 The Power Center shall be capable of accommodating the specified electrical
equipment, which may include any of the following: medium and low voltage
switchgear, medium and low voltage motor control centers, medium and low
voltage adjustable speed drives, UPS systems, transfer switches, and other
electrical distribution and control equipment.
1.2.3 The specific requirements of electrical equipment installed within the Power
Center (such as switchgear, motor control centers, etc.) will be covered by
separate specifications.
1.2.4 Any failure by the Seller to take exception to any part of this specification in
the initial bid proposal shall indicate complete compliance to the specification.
1.2.5 It shall be the Seller's responsibility to be, or to become, knowledgeable of the
requirements of the Standards and Codes referenced in Section 2.
1.2.6 The Seller shall bring any conflicts between standards/codes and this
specification to Buyers attention for resolution.

2. References

Applicable requirements in the latest edition (or the edition indicated) of the following industry
standards and Process Industry Practices shall be considered an integral part of this Practice.
Short titles will be used in this specification when appropriate.

2.1 Process Industry Practices (PIP)

PIP ELSSG11D - Data Sheet for Design and Fabrication of Electrical
Power Center (completed for application)

2.2 Industry Codes and Standards

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

IEEE C37.20.2 - 1993 Section 5.2.9 - Standard for Metal-clad and Station-
Type Cubicle Switchgear

American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM A36/36M-94 - Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel

ASTM A90/90M-93 - Standard Test Method for Weight (Mass) of Coating
on Iron and Steel Articles With Zinc or Zinc-Alloy Coatings (AASHTO T65)
ASTM A525 Rev A-91 - Standard Specifications for General Requirements
for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) By The Hot-Dip Process
ASTM B117-94 - Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Testing
Apparatus
ASTM D659-86 - Method for Evaluating Degree of Chalking of Exterior
Paints
ASTM D714-94 - Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Blistering
of Paints
ASTM D1654-92 - Method for Evaluation of Painted or Coated Specimens
Subjected to Corrosive Environments
ASTM D2244-89 - Test Method for Calculating of Color Differences From
Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates
ASTM E84-94 - Standard Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
Building Materials
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code (NEC)
NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code
NFPA 255 - Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building
Materials
NFPA 496 - Standard For Purged and Pressurized Enclosures For
Electrical Equipment

2.3 Government Regulations

Federal Standards and Instructions of the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA), including any additional requirements by state or local
agencies that have jurisdiction where the electrical work is to occur, shall apply.
OSHA 1910, Subpart D - Walking-Working Surfaces

3. Definitions

NEMA: National Electrical Manufacturers Association

Power Center: For the purposes of this document, a Power Center is a factory assembled,
self-contained, environmentally controlled, walk-in skid-mounted unit.

Seller: The successful bidder of this equipment shall herein be referred to as Seller.

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4. Design and Fabrication

4.1 General Design Criteria

4.1.1 All Power Center materials, including finish, insulation, and acoustical
treatments, shall have a maximum flame spread of 25 or less. Refer to
NFPA 255. The materials shall be tested as defined in ASTM E84-94.
4.1.2 All openings into the Power Center shall be sealed to provide a weathertight
seal from outside elements.
4.1.3 Fire extinguishers, carbon dioxide type, 10 pound capacity, hand-carry, with
hanging bracket, hose, hose nozzle, and hand squeeze valve control shall be
provided when and in the quantity specified on Data Sheet.
4.1.4 Power Center shall be designed to comply with seismic zone designation as
indicated on the Data Sheet.

4.2 General Fabrication Criteria

4.2.1 All structural bolts and fasteners shall be SAE grade 5 or better and shall be
hot dipped galvanized.
4.2.2 All external nonstructural bolts, fasteners, and Power Center hardware shall
be Type 300 Series stainless steel.
4.2.3 All equipment shall be securely bolted to the Power Center.
4.2.4 Enclosure shall meet the rain test performance requirements of
IEEE C37.20.2 - 1993 Section 5.2.9. Manufacturer shall be able to furnish
documentation that Seller design meets this requirement.

4.3 Layout
4.3.1 The equipment layout, door and panel location, Power Center size, anchoring
details, shipping split(s) with equipment dimensions and working clearances
shall be indicated on the Layout Drawing.
4.3.2 Conduit, cable tray, and bus duct entrances shall be provided and located as
shown on the Layout Drawing. Supports for conduit, tray, and duct shall be
provided as part of the Power Center design.
4.3.3 Maximum dimensions (length, width, height) of Power Center shall be in
compliance with local transportation codes for the mode of transportation.
Restrictive dimensions such as maximum height or width shall be indicated on
Layout Drawing by the Buyer.
4.3.4 Inside height of ceiling to finished floor shall be a minimum of 9 feet 6 inches
or as indicated on the Layout Drawing.
4.3.5 Working space around equipment shall be in accordance with the equipment
manufacturers recommendations, but shall not be less than as indicated in
NFPA 70 Table 110-16 (a) condition 3 for 600 volts nominal or less
equipment and Table 110-34 ( a) condition 3 for above 600 volts. Sufficient

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aisle space shall be provided to allow for removal of equipment. Requirements

of NFPA 101 should be used when laying out equipment and doors.
4.3.6 Provision for future extension shall be as indicated on the Layout Drawings.

4.4 Structural loading

4.4.1 Design shall meet all load combinations.
4.4.2 The structural steel base shall be designed to withstand all shipping and
erection loads in addition to normal dead and live loads.
4.4.3 The base of the Power Center shall be of adequately sized ASTM A36
structural steel members rigidly braced with structural steel cross-members
for installation on a concrete slab or piers by others as specified on Data
Sheet.
4.4.4 Maximum base deflection shall be L/240.
4.4.5 Floor shall be designed for a 1/32-inch maximum deflection when moving
removable equipment elements.
4.4.6 Jacking facilities shall be provided for base leveling.
4.4.7 Assembled Power Center or each shipping assembly with all equipment
installed shall be designed for maximum four (4) point bottom lift.
4.4.8 Lifting eyes shall be removable.
4.4.9 Spreader bar for lifting the complete Power Center shall be provided along
with sketch and calculations, when specified on the Data Sheet.
4.4.10 The bearing surfaces of the lifting eyes, spreader bar and other required lifting
means shall be free from sharp edges.

4.5 Roof
4.5.1 Roof panels shall be minimum 18-gauge steel conforming to ASTM A525
specifications with the galvanized coating conforming to ASTM A90
(1-1/4 ounce) standards.
4.5.2 Minimum yield strength of roof panel material shall be 36,000 psi.
4.5.3 Roof panels shall be factory painted white or as specified on the Data Sheet.
4.5.4 Roof joints (if present) shall be of standing seam construction with a cap over
the seam or interlocking panel design.
4.5.5 Roof panels shall be supplied in a single continuous length from eave line to
ridge line and shall be designed to tightly interlock so that fasteners are not
required at intermediate points along the panel side laps.
4.5.6 The Power Center roof shall be sloped 1 inch per foot nominal and of such a
design to carry a load of 40 pounds per square foot unless otherwise specified
on Data Sheet.
4.5.7 The roof shall not drain on any side that has a personnel entry doorway.

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4.5.8 Aluminum gutters and down spouts shall be provided when specified on the
Data Sheet.

4.6 Doors/Rain Canopy/Exit Signs

4.6.1 (1). A minimum of two 36-inch wide gasketed doors, one at each end of
the power center, shall be provided and located to facilitate egress
and to prevent entrapment of personnel.
(2). The doors shall be designed to provide adequate headroom, but in no
case shall the height be less than 7 feet 6 inches nor any projection be
less than 6 feet 8 inches from the floor.
(3). All doors shall open outward.
4.6.2 Doors shall be made from 14-gauge steel minimum.
4.6.3 Doors shall be insulated and made of double wall construction with integral
frame.
4.6.4 All doors shall be flush at the top to prevent water entry.
4.6.5 Inside panic hardware designed to override all locks, key lock, door closer and
stay hinge shall be provided. Common keyed locks shall be provided on all
doors. A minimum of five (5) keys shall be provided with each Power Center.
4.6.6 Door closer hardware shall be pneumatic or hydraulic and shall be capable of
holding door in the fully open position.
4.6.7 All equipment loading door-openings shall be a minimum 36 inches wide by
96 inches high. The 96-inch height can include removable transom panel and
standard height door.
4.6.8 Equipment loading doors shall be of adequate size to remove or install largest
equipment section in the Power Center.
4.6.9 Doors shall be provided with a double panel safety glass windows in the top
half of the door when specified on the Data Sheet.
4.6.10 Weathershields, a minimum of 6 inches overhang, shall be provided over all
equipment access doors and personnel entry doors.
4.6.11 In addition to the weathershield, a rain canopy shall be provided over each
personnel entry door. Rain canopy shall extend a minimum of 36 inches from
the structure and extend 6 inches on each side of the door opening.
4.6.12 Weathershields and rain canopies shall be compatible with building exterior
material and wind velocity design.
4.6.13 Engraved or lighted exit signs shall be provided on or on top of each door at a
conspicuous location. Every exit sign shall have the word Exit in plainly
legible letters not less than 6 inches high, with the principal stroke of letters
not less than 3/4 inch wide.

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4.6.14 Any opening likely to be confused for an access door, such as equipment
access panels for future equipment, shall be clearly marked with a sign
reading Not an Exit.

4.7 Access Panels/Cable Entry

4.7.1 Outside equipment access panels behind equipment shall be provided when
shown on the Layout Drawing.
(1). Panels shall be capable of being opened with equipment in place.
(2). Panels shall be insulated, weatherproof and gasketed, full-height and
hinged.
(3). Panels shall have 3 point latching mechanism with padlockable handle.
(4). Panels shall be 11-gauge steel minimum.
4.7.2 All equipment access panels for future equipment shall be provided with an
easily removable wall panel to prevent being used as an access door.
4.7.3 When indicated on the Layout Drawing, side entrance metal framed bulkhead
openings or other Buyer approved methods shall be provided by the Seller.
4.7.4 When bottom entrance is indicated on the Layout Drawing for cable entry,
removable nonmagnetic plates shall be provided to facilitate drilling for
conduit and cable openings.

4.8 Steps
4.8.1 Access steps and platform with integral handrails for each exterior door, shall
be provided when specified on the Data Sheet.
4.8.2 Treads shall be minimum No. 11-gauge galvanized steel with open grip
grating.
4.8.3 Minimum tread size shall be 36 inches wide by 12 inches deep by 2 inches
high.
4.8.4 Step unit shall have a 6-inch maximum rise and 12-inch minimum treads and a
minimum width of 36 inches.
4.8.5 Removable handrails shall be provided on both sides of the steps and shall
have a minimum hand grip surface of 1-1/2 inches. Handrails shall comply
with all OSHA 1910, Subpart D requirements.
4.8.6 Platform at each door shall be of sufficient dimensions to allow full opening of
doors and minimum 28 inches wide clearance between the door and handrails
with door open.

4.9 Ceiling
The metal ceiling system shall consist of panels of minimum 16 gauge interlocked
formed galvanized steel conforming to ASTM A525 specifications with the galvanized
coating conforming to ASTM A90 (1-1/4 ounce) standards, factory painted white,
interlocked with the roof panels.

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4.10 Walls
4.10.1 Outer wall panels shall be minimum 18-gauge galvanized steel conforming to
ASTM A525 specifications with the galvanized coating conforming to ASTM
A90 (1-1/4 ounces) standards. Inner wall panels shall be fabricated of 16-
gauge minimum, interlocked, formed galvanized steel. Minimum yield strength
of panel material shall be 36,000 psi. Panels shall be able to withstand 100
mph design wind loads.
4.10.2 Exterior wall panels of the Power Center shall be a single continuous length
from the base channel to the roof line of the Power Center at the sidewalls and
end walls of the Power Center, except where interrupted by wall openings.

4.11 Floor
Floor shall be 1/4-inch ASTM A36 steel minimum, welded to all perimeter channels
and cross beams to produce a flat surface, free from any exposed seams, ripples or
irregularities.

4.12 Insulation
4.12.1 Power Center shall be insulated for the climatic conditions shown on the Data
Sheet. Roof and sides as required shall have a minimum insulation value for
an effective R value of 11. Insulation to have minimum flame spread as noted
in Section 4.1.1.
4.12.2 Roof insulation shall be secured between the roof and ceiling panels.

4.13 Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)

4.13.1 HVAC system to be suitable for installation according to the electrical area
classification.
4.13.2 When the Data Sheet indicates Power Center installation in an electrically
classified area, the Power Center shall be pressurized in accordance with the
latest edition of NFPA 496, Chapter 4, Purged Power Equipment Enclosures
in Class I Locations to result in a nonclassified inside environment.
4.13.3 HVAC system shall consist of wall mounted unit design thermostatically
controlled from within the Power Center, unless specified otherwise on Data
Sheet.
4.13.4 The Power Center shall be essentially airtight design, and the HVAC system
shall provide a slight positive inside pressure to prevent entry of dust laden air
and contaminants.

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4.13.5 Supporting calculations to determine heating and air-conditioning loads shall

be furnished by Seller as described in Section 7.1.5 d.
4.13.6 The HVAC system shall be capable of maintaining a temperature of 80F
(27C) at the maximum ambient temperature specified on the Data Sheet.
4.13.7 The heater shall be able to maintain a temperature of 65F (18C) [70F
(21C) when batteries are installed] at the minimum ambient temperature
specified on the Data Sheet.
4.13.8 The basis for calculating heat load shall include all equipment load losses,
equipment by Seller and consideration for all defined spare and future
space(s).
4.13.9 The ventilation system shall provide a minimum six (6) air changes per hour.
4.13.10 An enclosed safety disconnect switch with provisions for padlock in OFF
position, approved for the area classification, shall be provided on or mounted
adjacent to outdoor unit(s). For nonclassified areas, a NEMA 3R enclosure
shall be used. Source of power shall be identified on the disconnect switch.
4.13.11 One form C contact shall be provided to activate an alarm if interior
temperature exceeds 90F (32C).
4.13.12 When batteries are installed in the Power Center, the HVAC system shall be
capable of maintaining 70F (21C) under the minimum ambient conditions
specified in the Data Sheet. The ventilation system shall maintain hydrogen
concentration from batteries to less than 1 percent by volume with one unit
operating. The hydrogen emmission from batteries shall be calculated based
on equalizing charge into fully charged batteries at the maximum ambient
temperature specified in the Data Sheet.
4.13.13 Replaceable filters shall be accessible from within the Power Center.

4.14 Electrical Accessories

4.14.1 General
(1). Supply voltage for lighting, receptacles, and equipment accessories shall
be as specified on the Data Sheet.
(2). Power panels shall be constructed as follows:
Provide a minimum one (1) power panel with integral main
breaker, bolt-on, industrial type branch circuit breakers, neutral
bus, and ground bus.
All branch circuit breakers shall be a minimum 20 amp with
provision for pad locking in OFF position. Size to be
determined by Power Center load.
Provide a minimum one (1) circuit for lighting, one (1) for
receptacles, and one (1) each for space heaters; one (1) for HVAC

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if required from each panel; and minimum four (4) spare circuits
on each panel for Buyers use.
Lighting and HVAC units shall be split between two panels.
An engraved circuit directory shall be provided on the front of the
panel.
Additional power panels shall be provided when specified on the
Data Sheet.
(3). Provide one (1) solidly grounded, dry-type transformer with two (2) 2-
1/2% taps above and below normal primary voltage. A ground wire
shall be connected to center tap, to case, to ground in a continuous,
unbroken loop. Dry-type transformer shall be rated based on 80C rise
above ambient at full load and 220C rated insulation.
(4). Wiring shall be installed as follows:
The Power Center shall be furnished complete with all
interconnecting wiring installed and connected prior to shipping.
Wiring shall be 600 V, copper, minimum 12 AWG.
All wiring shall be installed in surface mounted metal conduit or
cable trays.
Each interconnecting wire shall be identified by tubular wire
markers at each end.
Wire identification shall match the manufacturer's interconnection
drawings.
(5). Cable tray when utilized shall be NEMA Class 20-B, aluminum.
(6). All wiring methods, raceways, and cable systems shall conform to
NFPA 70.
4.14.2 Convenience Receptacles, 120 Volt
(1). A minimum of four (4) UL type A GFCI receptacles shall be provided,
two (2) inside and two (2) outside of the Electrical Power Center.
(2). Receptacles shall be wired to Power Center power panel.
(3). Inside the Electrical Power Center the receptacles shall be spaced every
10 feet.
(4). Receptacles located outside shall be provided with weatherproof covers
and shall be located near each door.
(5). Exterior receptacles shall be approved for the area electrical
classification specified on the Data Sheet.

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4.14.3 Lighting
(1). Interior Lighting
a. The Power Center shall be furnished complete with integrally
protected industrial type rapid start fluorescent lighting fixtures,
energy efficient bulbs and an industrial grade 3-way switch at
each personnel door on the nonhinged side of the door. Wire
guards shall be provided over the fixtures.
b. The illumination level, minimum maintained foot-candles, shall be
50 foot-candles (fc) at the floor level with 30 fc on the vertical
face of each equipment line-up.
(2). Emergency Lighting
When specified on the Data Sheet, the Power Center shall be furnished
complete with self-contained battery operated emergency lighting.
Emergency lighting system shall provide immediate emergency light (for at
least 90 minutes) upon failure of the normal power source and shall switch
off automatically when power is restored. Quartz Halide sealed beam lamps
shall be utilized. The emergency lighting shall be connected to a receptacle
located adjacent to the fixture and supplied from the lighting circuit for that
area.
(3). Exterior Lighting
The Power Center shall be furnished complete with factory-installed,
instant-restart, 120-Volt, 50-watt minimum high-pressure sodium light
fixtures with integral photo control and with globe and guard located
adjacent to each doorway and connected to the Power Center power panels.
Exterior lighting shall be enclosed and gasketed and approved for the area
electrical classification specified in the Data Sheet.
4.14.4 Grounding and Bonding
(1). System and equipment grounding and bonding shall be in accordance
with NFPA 70, Article 250.
(2). All exposed noncurrent carrying metal parts including Power Center
additions, such as steps, etc. shall be electrically bonded.
(3). The ground loop shall be constructed of #4/0 AWG, stranded, class B,
soft drawn, copper conductor having green insulation and shall be
connected to the ground pads described below.
(4). Grounding system supplied and installed by the Seller shall provide
system and equipment grounding for all electrical equipment and the
Power Center frame. Each equipment assembly ground bus shall be
connected at each end to the Power Center grounding loop.
(5). One NEMA standard 4-hole stainless steel ground pad shall be located
at each corner of the exterior of the Power Center (total of four (4)

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ground pads) and shall be connected to the ground loop described

above.

4.15 Coatings
4.15.1 All structural framing members shall be cleaned to near white metal. The use
of chemical or solvent cleaning of structural steel shall not be permitted by the
Power Center manufacturer. Following cleaning, one shop coat of zinc-
chromate primer (1.5 mils minimum dry thickness) shall be applied.
4.15.2 Floor surface shall be finished with a durable, scuff-resistant, nonskid epoxy
or enamel coating.
4.15.3 All Power Center seams outside the Power Center shall be sealed with 25-year
marine sealant to preclude crevice corrosion and assure the environmental
integrity of the Power Center against blowing rain, dust/dirt or sand.
4.15.4 All interior and exterior exposed metal surfaces shall receive factory paint
coats to meet or exceed 2000 hours of salt spray testing as defined by
ASTM B117-94 and evaluated per ASTM D1654-92 and ASTM D714-94.
4.15.5 Interior and exterior color coating design shall meet the following performance
standards after 10 years continuous exposure in normal atmospheric
conditions:
(1). Panels shall show no evidence of blistering, peeling, or chipping.
(2). Panels shall show no surface chalking in excess of the ASTM D659-86
No. 8 rating.
(3). Panels, after cleaning, shall show no color change in excess of seven (7)
units when measured in accordance with the ASTM D2244-89 standard.
4.15.6 Exterior wall panels and trim shall be painted white, unless specified otherwise on
Data Sheet.
4.15.7 All structural members under the flooring shall be coated with an additional 20-25
mils of bitumastic or equal undercoating to eliminate base rusting and subsequent
potential corrosion.
4.15.8 Two (2) one-quart cans of touch-up paint shall be supplied per equipment
assembly for each color used.

4.16 Labeling and Tagging

4.16.1 The Power Center and all equipment shall be tagged.
(1). Power Center tag shall be laminated plastic, black lettering on white
background permanently attached to each piece of equipment.
(2). Equipment labels shall be installed with stainless steel hardware.
(3). Device markers and shrink sleeve wire markers shall be provided
identifying all circuits and equipment.

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4.16.2 Nameplates shall be provided for panelboards, annunciator panels, dry type
transformers, specialty equipment, and exterior access panels not otherwise
covered by the equipment specifications.
4.16.3 Lighting fixtures, receptacles, HVAC and other electrical equipment shall be
identified with power source (panel name and circuit number).

4.17 Other Accessories

4.17.1 When specified on the Data Sheet, Seller shall provide batteries.
4.17.2 When field serviceable batteries are specified on the Data Sheet for
installation in the Power Center, Seller shall provide a series 300 stainless
steel drip pan with a stainless steel 1-inch drain pipe and shutoff valve under
the battery rack.
4.17.3 Floor and walls within 3 feet of the battery rack shall be painted with two (2)
coats of acid resistant paint.
4.17.4 Battery rack shall be secured to the wall.
4.17.5 Covers shall be provided over battery terminals. Battery size shall be as
specified on the Data Sheet.

5. Inspection and Testing

5.1 The Seller shall conduct all tests and inspections necessary to determine that all
equipment and wiring is installed in accordance with this Practice and is in satisfactory
condition to be energized. All test results shall be documented and submitted to the
Buyer for record.
5.2 All equipment shall be inspected for compliance with all parts of this practice. Buyer's
inspection and testing guide shall be used to test the entire assembly (wired Power
Center). In addition to testing required by individual equipment specifications, a
functional test should be performed to ensure proper operation of all devices and
components.
5.3 Unless specified otherwise on the Data Sheet, Buyer shall witness all production and
functional tests. Two weeks notice shall be given to Buyer for required inspection and
testing date to meet shipment deadlines.

6. Shipping

6.1 Preparation for Shipment shall be in accordance with Seller's standards unless
otherwise noted on the Request for Quotation and/or Purchase Order. The Seller shall
be solely responsible for the Preparation for Shipment.
6.2 Loose equipment, such as auxiliary test devices, charts, replacement parts, manual
operating handles, packing devices, etc., shall be appropriately packaged, tagged for
easy identification and secured for shipment inside the Power Center.
6.3 Relays, contactors and other components with moving parts that might be damaged in
shipment shall have all such moving parts securely blocked and braced.

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6.4 Additional shipping and handling requirements that appear in the individual equipment
specifications referred to in Section 1.2.4 shall be strictly adhered to, when applicable.
6.5 When Power Center is shipped in more than one section, each open shipping split shall
be protected with plywood or other approved method.

7. Documentation

7.1 Documentation Content

7.1.1 All engineering data provided for this equipment shall represent the actual
equipment specified and ordered.
7.1.2 Generic drawings are not acceptable unless the drawings are revised to show
only the equipment being furnished.
7.1.3 Approval Drawings (documents listed in column B of the Drawing and Data
Requirements Chart, 7.2) shall be provided and approved by Buyer prior to
start of manufacturing.
7.1.4 Final factory drawings and data (as listed in column D of the Drawing and
Data Requirements Chart, 7.2), completed to Owners satisfaction, shall be
provided no later than two (2) weeks after shipment of equipment.
7.1.5 The Seller shall provide the following drawings and details for building and
support facilities:
(1). Three-line diagram shall include:
Fuse data
Relay and/or CB data
Transformer data
Bill of Materials item reference
Bus size and voltage
MCC data
Feeder numbers and identification
Minimum motor data provided by Buyer
CT and PT sizes
(2). Wiring and schematic diagrams shall include:
All device and component identification
Coil data
Contact data
Equipment numbers
Component sizes, such as fuse, CPT and circuit breakers

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If abbreviations are used, a legend shall be provided on the drawing.

Bill of Materials item reference shall also be indicated on the
schematic diagrams.
(3). Structural drawings shall include:
Complete dimensions
Arrangement
Calculations
Live and dead load limitations
Plan and elevation views
Support locations and weight on each support
Other details as required for civil/structural design for installation
of the Power Center
Conduit and bus duct entrance locations
Anchor bolt size and locations
Lifting and jacking provisions
Grounding connections
Estimated weight of each piece of equipment
Total weight of Power Center, including layout of floor beams
(4). HVAC drawings shall include:
Heat loss and gain calculations
Pressurization calculations
Equipment selection calculations
Arrangement, plan
Elevation views
Purchased HVAC equipment cut sheets showing capacities and
physical data
All maintenance, testing and operations manuals

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7.2 Drawing and Data Requirements

A B C D DESCRIPTION
X X X Detailed Bill of Materials
General layout of equipment, showing all dimensions, weights,
X X X X location and outline drawings showing the final assembled
configuration.
Connection wiring diagrams, support locations and weight on each
X X X s support, and final assembled configuration and instructions for
assembly of equipment and Power Center
X X X 3-line, and control schematic diagrams

X Certified test reports

X(1) Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual

X Final As-Built Drawings

X Recommended priced spare parts list

A Bidder shall furnish these documents with proposal.

B Seller shall furnish these documents for Buyer's review and authorization to
proceed before fabrication.
C Seller shall furnish these documents as part of the final certified document
submittal.
(1) Equipment should be shipped with one set of installation, operation, and
maintenance manuals.
D Final As-Built Drawings provided within two (2) weeks following shipment.
Note(1): Seller to provide one (1) reproducible set of drawings plus the
specified number of copies of all documentation and operating
manuals as indicated on the Data Sheet. Preferred format for
reproducible is CAD readable.

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