Department of veterans affairs vha master specifications

FOLLOW-UP VERIFICATION

1. 
   Upon completion of acceptance checks and tests, the Contractor shall show by demonstration in service that the medium-voltage circuit breaker switchgear is in good operating condition and properly performing the intended function.
   

1. TEMPORARY HEATING

1. 
   Apply temporary heat to switchgear, according to manufacturer's written instructions, throughout periods when switchgear environment is not
   

controlled for temperature and humidity within manufacturer's stipulated service conditions.

5. WARNING SIGN

1. 
   Mount on each entrance door of the switchgear room, approximately 1.5 M (5 feet) above grade or floor, a clearly lettered warning sign for warning personnel. The sign shall be attached with rustproof metal screws.
   

1. AS-LEFT RELAY SETTINGS, AND FUSE RATINGS FOR CONTROL EQUIPMENT

1. 
   The relay settings shall be set in the field by an authorized representative of the switchgear manufacturer per the approved Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study in accordance with Section 26 05 73, OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE COORDINATION STUDY.
   
2. 
   The relay settings of the main breaker(s) shall be reviewed by the electric utility company to assure coordination with the electric utility company primary fusing. Prior to switchgear activation, provide written verification of this review to the Resident Engineer.
   
3. 
   Post a durable copy of the "as-left" relay settings, and fuse ratings
   

for control equipment in a convenient location in the switchgear room. Deliver four additional copies of the settings and fuse ratings to the Resident Engineer. Furnish this information prior to the activation of the switchgear.

8. INSTRUCTION

1. 
   Furnish the services of a factory-trained technician for one 4-hour training period for instructing personnel in the maintenance and operation of the switchgear, on the dates requested by the Resident Engineer.
   

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SECTION 26 13 18

MEDIUM-VOLTAGE SECTIONALIZING SWITCHES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1. 
   DESCRIPTION
   

1. 
   This section specifies the furnishing, installation, connection, and testing of medium-voltage fusible interrupter switches, indicated as switches in this section.
   

1. RELATED WORK

1. 
   Section 03 30 00, CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE: Requirements for concrete equipment pads.
   
2. 
   Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS:
   

Requirements that apply to all sections of Division 26.

3. 
   Section 26 05 13, MEDIUM-VOLTAGE CABLES: Medium-voltage cables and terminations.
   
4. 
   Section 26 05 26, GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:
   

Requirements for personnel safety and to provide a low impedance path to ground for possible ground fault currents.

3. QUALITY ASSURANCE

1. 
   Refer to Paragraph, QUALIFICATIONS (PRODUCTS AND SERVICES), in Section
   

26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.

4. FACTORY TESTS

1. 
   Sectionalizing switches shall be thoroughly tested at the factory to assure that there are no electrical or mechanical defects. Tests shall be conducted as per UL and ANSI Standards. Factory tests shall be certified. The following tests shall be performed:
   
   1. 
      Verify tightness of bolted electrical connections by calibrated torque-wrench method in accordance with manufacturer’s published data.
      
   2. 
      Verify operation of mechanical interlocks.
      

3. 
   Verify correct phase barrier installation.
   

4. 
   Verify appropriate lubrication on moving current-carrying parts and on moving and sliding surfaces.
   
5. 
   Exercise all active components.
   

6. 
   Perform an insulation-resistance test, phase to ground, on each bus section, with phases not under test grounded, in accordance with manufacturer’s published data.
   

1. 
   Furnish four (4) copies of certified manufacturer's factory test reports to the Resident Engineer prior to shipment of the switches to ensure that the switches have been successfully tested as specified.
   
2. 
   The Government shall have an option to witness the factory tests. All expenses of the Government Representative's trips to witness the testing will be paid by the Government. Notify the Resident Engineer not less than 30 days prior to making tests at the factory.
   

1. SUBMITTALS

1. 
   Submit six copies of the following in accordance with Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.
   
   1. 
      Shop Drawings:
      

1. 
   Submit sufficient information to demonstrate compliance with drawings and specifications.
   
2. 
   Provide information such as complete electrical ratings, dimensions and approximate design weights, enclosure types, mounting details, materials, required clearances, cable terminations, wiring diagrams, front, side and rear elevations, sectional views, safety features, accessories, and nameplate data.
   
1. 
   Manuals:
   

1. 
   Submit, simultaneously with the shop drawings, companion copies of complete maintenance and operating manuals including technical data sheets, wiring diagrams, and information for ordering replacement parts.
   
2. 
   If changes have been made to the maintenance and operating
   

manuals originally submitted, submit updated maintenance and operating manuals to the Resident Engineer two weeks prior to the final inspection.

3. 
   Certification: Two weeks prior to the final inspection, submit the following.
   
   1. 
      Certification by the manufacturer that switches conform to the requirements of the drawings and specifications.
      
   2. 
      Certification by the Contractor that switches have been properly installed, adjusted, and tested.
      

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