ELECTRICITY

diagrams
MER_WE_DD3320

list of diagrams
01 General LV Synoptic
02 Low Voltage Main Distribution Board (principles)
03 General Services distribution board
04
05 Kitchen distribution board
06 Guest rooms : principles of distribution
07 Guest rooms : distribution boards, consumer units
08 Guest rooms : details
09 External lighting
10 Earthing principles

THE DIAGRAMS INCLUDED HERE GIVE THE PRINCIPLES OF ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION IN MERCURE HOTELS. IT
SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE VARIOUS SPECIALIST CONSULTANTS TO INTERPRET AND ADAPT
THESE DIAGRAMS TO PRODUCE PROPER WORKING DRAWINGS MEETING THE ACTUAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE
PROJECT.

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STANDARDS
PUMPS
MERCURE
HEATING/VENTIL.
right hand left hand
AIR CONDITIONING bedroom bedroom ELECTRICITY

SERVICE LIFT
General LV
bedroom bedroom bedroom

DISTR. BOARD
consumer unit consumer unit consumer unit Synoptic
SWIMMING POOL

FLOOR
N° date: 02/03
LAUNDRY ROOM 01 rev D
bedroom bedroom bedroom
consumer unit consumer unit consumer unit
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TELEPHONE

ALARMS bedroom bedroom bedroom

LV MAINS INTAKE

DISTR. BOARD
consumer unit consumer unit consumer unit
Principles of distribution

FLOOR
LIFT
The Mains Intake shall feed all the
bedroom bedroom bedroom sub-distribution boards in the hotel.
SMOKE EXHAUST consumer unit consumer unit consumer unit Depending on the power capacity,
this Mains Intake shall be connected
either to a transformer or directly to
INVERTER the LV public main.
bedroom bedroom bedroom

DISTR. BOARD
consumer unit consumer unit consumer unit An "emergency" diesel, feeding only
the safety equipment in the hotel,
EXTL. LIGHTING
FLOOR shall be installed if legislation
requires it.
GENERAL SERVICES A "replacement" generator, feeding
bedroom bedroom bedroom
certain electrical systems in the
consumer unit consumer unit consumer unit
hotel, shall be installed
KITCHEN - if legislation requires it
- if the reliability of the local
bedroom bedroom bedroom electricity distribution is inadequate,
DISTR. BOARD

consumer unit consumer unit consumer unit leading to frequent and/or long
power cuts.
FLOOR

bedroom bedroom bedroom

Supply to bedrooms: no more than 2 bedroom consumer unit consumer unit consumer unit
floor levels on the same outlet

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heating / ac distribution board This diagram gives only principles. It must be adapted: ACCOR
MV intake service lift - to the size of the hotel (No. of circuit breakers, etc.) STANDARDS
point - to the regulations and standards of the Country,
- to the habits and practices of the Country.
swimming pool distribution board
Novotel insists that its installations should be:
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aux. DB (basement, car park, etc.) - safe (selectivity shall be ensured everywhere, with 300 mA differential circuit
breakers on the main outlets, and 30 mA on the SO circuits) ELECTRICITY
- easy to maintain

"NORMAL" bus bars

laundry room
F
A: TRANSFORMER: dry type LVMDB
bedroom dist. board-1
- Max. capacity = 1000 kVA. If need is greater, increase the number of principles
A F
bedroom dist. board -n transformers.
- Neutral regime: "earthing solid grounded". To be adapted depending on local N° date: 02/03
G
authority, 02 rev E
condenser (Power Factor)
- Provide a detector to protect the transformer in the event of a fault (alarm 1st
stage, disconnect HV 2nd stage), MER_WE_DD3320
external lighting panel
B B: Removable CUT-OUT. If the transformer is not in the same room as the Mains
kitchen distribution board Intake, this cut-out must be close to the transformer and an isolating switch shall
be installed on the Mains Intake.
D water heater and pump dist. board C: NORMAL / EMERGENCY CONTACTOR
D: CONTACTOR open when generator on
E: CONTACTOR - open when generator is on AND fire-alarm is on

"EMERGENCY" bus bars

F: The number of bedroom distribution boards shall be adapted to suit the layout
lift panel of the hotel,
C G: Set of condensors to give a PF of >0.95, only in the case where the local
fire pressurisation electricity distributor penalises reactive current, with contactors and control panel,
H: "aux. unit" includes several cut-outs, each protecting a different outlet (lighting,
HV auxiliaries, 220V SOs, etc.)
aux. generator
I: Depending on the layout (number of extract fans), provide an aux. panel to
I
combine them. If the power level exceeds 10 kVA the neutral regime shall be IT.
smoke extraction In this case add an extra transformer with the secondary neutral earthed via an
impedance and provide an earthing fault alarm
E alarms (fire, etc.) J: The cut-out may be replaced by a contactor + thermal cut-out + magnetic cut-
out.
, L: The quantity and the type of cells on the intake unit shall depend on the
General Services distribution board
"REPLACEMENT" bus bars
F requirements of the local electricity distributor
bedroom dist. board -1 (corridor)
F COMMENT: This IP 44 panel shall be installed over a channel with all cabling
bedroom dist. board -n (corridor) carried out from the bottom. Ammeter, voltmeter for transformer and generator +
SO = socket outlet
frequencemeter for generator.
telephone
J
Ge pumps (sewage, etc.)
ner H
aux, unit

computer UPS

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dimmer if required
A The attached diagram shows only a few principles. The wide diversity STANDARDS
bar lighting (n outlets)
of projects means that precise specifications cannot be given. These

BAR
SO (n outlets) principles shall be used as the basis for the required installation. MERCURE
B machines (n outlets)
A: Provide several outlets for lighting, a minimum of 3. Controlled from a ELECTRICITY
dimmer if required C restaurant lighting (n outlets) switch plate near the bar, certain circuits will be on dimmers.
B: provide several outlets (e.g. glass washer, coffee machine, ice maker,

RESTAURANT
D SO (n outlets) beer pump, chilled cabinet, etc.) General Services
restaurant terrace lighting C: Provide several outlets for lighting, a minimum of 3. Controlled from a distribution board
E
switch plate near the restaurant cash desk, certain circuits will be on
terrace SO (n outlets) dimmers.
N° date: 02/03
F self-service unit SOs (n outlets) D: Provide several SO outlets for cleaning and a specific outlet for the till
(there will also be SOs on the inverter circuit) 03 rev C
dimmer if required G hall lighting (n outlets) E: Any terrace accessible from the restaurant will have several lighting
and SO circuits MER_WE_DD3320
SO, general system (n outlets)
F: These are SO circuits to be used for the connection of the self-service

H SO, specific system
canopy lighting
K toilets
I multi-purpose hall
meeting rooms, lighting
J I: Feeds a specific sub-distribution board, this sub-distribution board may
LOBBY
(n outlets) display unit (e.g. plate warmer)
G: Provide several outlets for lighting, a minimum of 3. Controlled from a
switch plate in the reception back office, certain circuits will be on dimmers
H: Specific circuit: decorative point lighting, advertising panels, restaurant
menu-holder, etc. These circuits shall be switched on and off from "G". In
addition provide outlets for the reception desk (there will also be SOs on
an inverter circuit)

MEETINGS
meeting rooms, SOs also combine the outlets for the small meeting rooms
"normal" bus bars

J: Unless there are very few meeting rooms, the "meeting" functions
lighting to lounge corridor should be combined in a sub-distribution board that includes lighting, SOs,
K lounge toilets (n outlets) public address and sundry auxiliaries.
K: Provide several outlets for lighting, SOs, hand dryers, etc. (the lighting
L 32A panel multi-purpose room shall be remote controlled)
L: the multi-purpose room shall be provided with a power supply for use
office lighting (n outlets)
by clients wanting special effects
M offices SO (n outlets) M: in the offices, at each work station, provide 3 SOs installed in
prefabricated PVC trunking
NON-PUBLIC

corridor lighting (n outlets) N: for photo-copying, air conditioning (split) in some sensitive technical
ZONES

SO corridors zones, public address in public areas, etc.

X: the outlets from any "replacement" bus bars shall be used essentially
N specific SOs for safety functions, in particular part of the lighting. This item is to be
K stated for each project.
toilets
All the SO outlets shall have 30 mA circuit breakers, the others shall have
300 mA
"replacement" bus bars

X
SO = socket outlet

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 DESCRIPTION COMMENT
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comes fromLVMDB A: For each of the outlets for cold rooms provide an alarm warning light on the STANDARDS
front of the panel + a global repeater on the alarm panel in reception.
A cold room -1 B: Connect the machine via an isolating switch to be located close to the MERCURE
cold room -n machine.
ELECTRICITY
Comment:
ice maker
- emergency stop push buttons open the cut-out on the mains intake: 1 on kitchen
ice cream holder the front of the kitchen panel & 1 near to the ventilation hood.
distribution board
- Panel with IP 559 seal, cabled from the bottom through bronze stuffing
(principles)
cold room lighting glands,
- For the SOs, 30 mA circuit breaker, 300 mA for the other outlets, N° date: 02/03
coffee machine rev D
The final design of this panel shall be carried out to suit the actual items of 05
equipment installed. All the SO outlets shall be on a 30 mA circuit breaker, the
B dish washer MER_WE_DD3320
others on a 300 mA circuit breaker

B glass washer

B deep fryer

B steam cooker
SO = socket outlet
B oven

B convection oven

B
bain marie

B grill

single service 3 hotplates

plate warmer

hot table

microwave

salamander

percolator

SO -1

SO -n

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A: Riser. Comes from mains intake emergency bus bars, feeds 2 storeys maximum. STANDARDS
B: Riser. Comes from mains intake normal bus bars, feeds 2 storeys maximum.
C: Cabling concealed in the slab, feeds the consumer units in the service ducts, right side of MERCURE
corridor.
D: Cabling concealed in the slab, feeds the consumer units in the service ducts, right side of
ELECTRICITY
corridor.
E: maximum number of consumer units per line: 6, i.e. 12 bedrooms. If more, increase the number
of outlets in the bedroom distribution board. Guest rooms:
principles
of distribution

N° date: 02/03
06 rev E
C D
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SUPPLY TO CONSUMER UNITS, RIGHT SIDE OF CORRIDOR

SUPPLY TO CONSUMER UNITS, LEFT SIDE OF CORRIDOR

Guest room consumer unit Guest room consumer unit Guest room consumer unit E
in service duct on right side in service duct on right side in service duct on right side
of corridor. Serves 2 of corridor. Serves 2 of corridor. Serves 2
adjacent bedrooms. adjacent bedrooms. adjacent bedrooms.

to l.h. to r.h. to l.h. to r.h. to l.h. to r.h.

bedroom bedroom bedroom bedroom bedroom bedroom

Guest room consumer unit Guest room consumer unit Guest room consumer unit
in service duct on left side in service duct on left side in service duct on left side
of corridor. Serves 2 of corridor. Serves 2 of corridor. Serves 2
adjacent bedrooms. adjacent bedrooms. adjacent bedrooms.

A
Floor distribution board in room
provided for this purpose
to l.h. to r.h. to l.h. to r.h. to l.h. to r.h.
bedroom bedroom bedroom bedroom bedroom bedroom

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DISTRIBUTION BOARD ACCOR
STANDARDS
DESCRIPTION ORIGIN COMMENT
riser from the mains intake

MERCURE
bedroom consumer units, right side of corridor
"normal" bus bars

1: the number of outlets will depend on the

"NORMAL" BUS BARS

1 number of bedrooms on the relevant floor. ELECTRICITY

MAINS INTAKE
bedroom consumer units, left side of corridor Do not put more than 6 consumer units on
the same outlet.
GUEST ROOM
corridor lighting, circuit 1 2: the diagram shown here assumes the
distribution boards,
existence of an emergency generator.
consumer units
lighting to non-public areas This unit shall only be installed if it is a
legal obligation. If there is no generator, date: 02/03
No.
30 mA corridor SO this 2nd circuit must not be omitted: it is
essential to have 2 distinct lighting circuits 07 rev F
30 mA in the corridors.
SO in non-public rooms, linen room If there is no generator, some of the MER_WE_DD3320
riser from the mains intake

emergency lights will have an autonomy of

"emergency" bus bars

6 hours
2

BUS BARS
"NORMAL"
corridor lighting, circuit 2

emergency lighting

GUEST ROOM CONSUMER UNIT

3 4
to consumer unit 30 mA 10 A The guest room consumer unit shall be an IP 557 casing, in plastic with a
right guestroom

in next bedroom 5 transparent cover. It shall be wired from the bottom with stuffing glands.
lighting Comment: The supply to all the light
It shall be located in the service duct and shall feed 2 adjacent rooms. The principle
16 A points from the same outlet simplifies
SO for a BR shall be as follows:
6 the connection of the general switch for
- "3" : a RCD (30 mA) shall protect 2 fused outlets (lighting and SOs)
the bedroom: it is in series with the
10 A - "4": on the lighting circuit there shall be all the light points, including the SO for
fan-coil unit lighting circuit breaker "4" and therefore
the desk lamp and the anti-mist heater for the mirror turns off all the lighting in the bedroom.
30 mA - "5": on the SO circuit there shall be all the other supplies, including the hair dryer
10 A
lighting - "6": the fan-coil unit shall be on a specific fused outlet
left guestroom

16 A SO comment: be aware of the problems of connecting the thermostat, see air

conditioning diagrams NOV_WE_DD3220_HVAC diagrams
10 A fan-coil unit

from SO = socket outlet

bedroom dist. board

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A: General lighting switch, turns off all the light N: SO for guest's use 2: entrance wall light switched by "B" and "L" MER_WE_DD3320
points (see comment) O: RJ 45 telephone 3: SO switched by "C" and "M" (for desk lamp) ACCOR
B: two way (with "L"), controls the lighting in the P: switch to control the 2 downlighters "6" 4: wall light over settee, wired in mini-trunking, STANDARDS
11: fire alarm sounder, under the bed head, in
entrance "1" and "2" Q: switch to control the 2 strip lights "7" and the switched by "C" and "M"
fire resistant cable
C: two way (with "M"), controls the lighting in the anti-mist "8" on the mirror 5: supply for the 2 bedside tables (with integral
12: action indicator (fire), over the entrance
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bedroom "3" and "4" R: hair dryer point 1400 W approx. switch)
door
D: "housekeeping" SO S: shaver point with integral transformer 6: 2 bathroom downlighters, transformer over
13: TV loudspeaker, set into false ceiling ELECTRICITY
E: "mini-bar SOF: "kettle" SO T: switch to control WC lighting WC false ceiling
14: electrical supply cable to fan-coil unit, over
G: SO for guest's use U: 3 PVC conduits behind the bath for power, 7: anti-mist heater for mirror (film glued to
the false ceiling Installation
H: RJ 45 telephone data (TV, telephone), fire alarm mirror, supply without transformer, 80 W)
15: consumer unit to protect circuits, for 2 in a guest room
I: TV point (coax) V: PVC trunking 120 x 20 mm 8: 2 mirror strip lights
adjacent guest rooms (details)
J: DIN point (conn. of TV sound to bathroom LS) W: mini trunking to connect the desk lamp, the 9: WC lighting
16: thermostat and control for fan-coil unit
K: SO for TV supply SO "G" and the RJ "H" 10: fire detection, connected to the main alarm date: 02/03
N°
L: two way with "B" 1: lighting over bar unit, switched by "B" and "L" panel. The wiring shall be concealed in the
concrete slab 08 rev B
M: two way with "C"
SO = socket outlet

L M N V O 13 U 15

The references to the fittings and the

dimensions are specified in the
following documents:

NOV_WE_DF1100
standard bedroom NOVOSPACE via
Q
via
and the sets of diagrams 4 C, M
5 11 5 P 6 7 8
NOV_WE_AD1101
Q 9

R 14

V 10 F
T 12

F 1 E D
K
via

T
via B, L
3 C, M
C B A
Comments: The general switch J
does not turn off the following:
- the SOs for guests' use (he may I H G W 16 2
leave a telephone, portable via
B, L
computer, etc. on charge)
- the mini-bar TV

- the TV
- the fan-coil unit

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STANDARDS

MERCURE
ELECTRICITY

external lighting
(principles)

No. date: 02/03

09 rev C

DESCRIPTION COMMENT
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comes from Mains Intake
B SO
, canopy lighting
, menu holder
A adapted to suit actual requirements. Each neon sign shall be fitted with a
,
, car park lighting
A: Contactor controlled from the panel in reception with 3 position button:
Off - On Automatic. In this case the contactor is closed by the action of a
photo cell and a timer. These 2 units are wired in series.
B: 30 mA RCD. The SO shall be provided in the car park for use by
coaches.
All the contactors shall be controlled with illuminated push buttons
mounted on a panel in the reception back office. NOTE: this panel may be
an integral part of the Mains Intake. The number of outlets shall be
statutory fireman's switch.

, floodlighting 1

, floodlighting 2

, garden lighting

, swimming pool lighting

, sign 1

sign n

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 E A: Earthing of the reinforcement in the slab under the station (25 mm²
copper)
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B: Earthing of the reinforcement in the lowest floor slab of the hotel (1 point STANDARDS
per 100 m² approximately), (25 mm² copper)
C: Earthing of the steel columns in the structure if there are any, MERCURE
D: General earth connection. Consisting of a pierced copper panel
A mounted on an isolator. ELECTRICITY
E: Bare copper 25 mm² at bottom of excavation.
TRANSFORMER D F: Addtl. earthing rods (if nec.) to give an earthing value of 2 Ohms
STATION B maximum.
earthing (principles)

> 50 cm
C DETAIL OF THE EARTHING BAR "D" N° date: 02/03
LOCATION : TRANSFORMER STATION
11 rev D
F
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1
NOTE: All underground connections, connections to the slab reinforcement, etc. shall be
made using thermit welding. Minimum depth of cover = 60 cm.

LIGHTNING CONDUCTOR - PRINCIPLE: 2

number of points to suit the final design
Franklin type terminal
3 4 5 6 7 8

1 : Pierced copper plate.

2: Crimped grip + bolt + locking washer. Earthing cables:
3: Earth to transformer.
4: Transformer neutral.
5: General earth to Mains Intake.
6: Computer earth in green/yellow insulated cable 10 mm².
7: Telephone system earth in green/yellow insulated cable 8:Comes from
bottom of excavation. Earthing to transformer includes:
- earthing of electrical equipment
- reinforcement in floor slab in the room
- earthing terminal to lightning conductors, HV of transformers
view from above - etc.
flat copper
conductor
On the diagram only a single cable is shown. There shall be as many as
needed. All the cables shall be labelled to state their function.

> 50 cm
"goose foot" ground
rod

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