Home

EEGS - HKFEMC

1. f g 600 1000V PVC insulated single core or multi core PVC sheathed with or without armour copper cables with solid or stranded conductor suitable for conductor operating temperature not exceeding 70 C IEC 60502 1 2004 600 1000V PVC insulated single core or multi core thermoplastic polyethylene PE sheathed with or without armour copper cables with solid or stranded conductor suitable for conductor operating temperature not exceeding 70 C IEC 60502 1 2004 600 1000V_ cross linked polyethylene XLPE insulated single core or multi core PVC sheathed with or without armour copper cables with solid or stranded conductor suitable for conductor operating temperature not exceeding 90 C IEC 60502 1 2004 600 1000V ethylene propylene rubber EPR insulated single core or multi core PVC sheathed with or without armour copper cables with solid or stranded conductor suitable for conductor operating temperature not exceeding 90 C IEC 60502 1 2004 300 500V light PVC insulated multi core PVC sheathed copper cable with solid or stranded conductor suitable for conductor operating temperature not exceeding 70 C code designation 60227 IEC 10 of IEC 60227 4 1997 300 500V PVC insulated single core flat twin or 3 core PVC sheathed copper cable with solid or stranded conductor suitable for conductor operating temperature not exceeding 70 C national type Table 7 of BS 6004 2000 300
2. q The fan shall equip with an integral regulator comprising three speed settings and a switching off function The fan regulator shall be of push cord type The fan shall be provided with oscillating and tilting mechanism for horizontal swing and vertical adjustment respectively The fan head shall be capable of being clamped or locked at any desired position within a range of tilting angle The tilting mechanism shall be of robust and durable construction If plastic stand is used a U shape sheet steel of suitable thickness shall be inserted into the pivot spring chamber as a reinforcement of supporting strength of the tilting mechanism otherwise the design of the tilting mechanism shall be approved by the Architect The oscillating mechanism shall have a reinforced and reliable clutch that will slip or disengage the steering gear of the oscillating mechanism if the fan meets an obstruction as it swings The oscillating mechanism shall be easily disengaged when not required An oscillation switch for controlling of oscillation and not oscillating must be provided in a hand touch position and easily accessible by the operator at floor level The fan shall be finished to manufacturer s standard light colour approved by the Architect The construction of the fan shall be designed that end user does not need any tools to assemble disassemble the fan guard and fan blade for cleaning The fan shall be subject
3. a b c d e f g Code of Practice for the Electricity Wiring Regulations issued by Electrical and Mechanical Services Department the Government of the HKSAR IEC 60364 series for Low voltage Electrical Installations or Electrical Installations of Building Electricity Supplier Requirements The Supply Rules and other requirements issued by electricity suppliers IEC ISO EN BS EN and BS Fire Services Department Requirements The current requirements of FSD including those specified in the FSD Circular Letters and the current edition of the Codes of Practice for Minimum Fire Service Installations and Equipment and Inspection Testing and Maintenance of Installations and Equipment Code of Practice for Energy Efficiency of Building Services Installations in Building issued by Electrical and Mechanical Services Department the Government of the HKSAR Design Manual Barrier Free Access issued by Buildings Department and Section A2 EE_GS Page 1 of 2 2012 Edition A2 2 h Guidance Notes for the Electrical Product Safety Regulation issued by Electrical and Mechanical Services Department the Government of the HKSAR A2 1 3 Safety Requirements a Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance Chapter 509 and other subsidiary legislation made under the Ordinance b Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance Chapter 59 and other subsidiary legislation made under the Ordinanc
4. Fixing of Fan Exhaust fans shall each be installed on the structural opening by means of a steel mounting plate Where an exhaust fan is intended to draw exhausted air through a fume cupboard the fan shall be ducted to the fume cupboard by means of a pipe made of low smoke emission and halogen free PVC of suitable size and length Method of Supply Supply to a domestic type fume cupboard exhaust fan shall be by means of a 2 A fused connection unit similar to that for a ceiling fan and shall be controlled by a 5 20 A D P switch with pilot light Supply to an industrial type exhaust fan shall be by means of a fused connection unit with suitably sized fuse and shall be controlled by a 20 A D P switch with pilot light B5 5 ELECTRIC FIRE OR HEATER B5 5 1 B5 5 2 Wall mounted Radiator Supply to wall mounted radiators shall be obtained through a fused connection unit with suitably sized fuse and shall be controlled by a 20 A D P switch with pilot light Panel Fire Panel fires rated at 3 kW or less shall each be supplied and controlled by a 15 A 3 pin switched socket outlet with pilot light The switched socket outlet shall be installed at a height of 300 mm above finished floor level unless otherwise specified Section B5 EE_GS Page 3 of 6 2012 Edition B5 5 3 Tubular Heater Tubular heaters shall be supplied and controlled by a 13 A 3 pin switched socket outlet with pilot light A wire guard complete with end plates
5. This Clause covers the general requirements of MCCB distribution boards and MCB distribution boards Additional requirements relevant to a particular type of distribution board shall be given in Clauses C5 11 and C5 12 inclusive Construction of Enclosure The enclosure of a distribution board shall be constructed from sheet steel rust proofed and epoxy powder painted or baked enamelled finish to a color approved by the Architect Conduit knock outs shall be provided on the top and bottom The construction shall be of robust design capable of withstanding the mechanical electrical and thermal stresses under all working conditions including fault conditions Arrangement of Component Parts Distribution board shall include all necessary components and accessories to form a complete assembly Components and accessories shall be firmly fixed in position in the distribution board and shall be assembled in such a way that it shall be possible to remove or replace any component parts and to carry out cable connection from the front Ample space shall be allowed for cabling MCCB MCB RCCB RCBO or fuses shall be arranged neatly in a row or rows All components shall be totally concealed Only the toggles of the MCCB MCB RCCB or RCBO shall protrude through the cover plate of the distribution board Busbar All busbar shall be of hard drawn copper having ratings as specified and shall be electro tinned Neutral busbars shall have CSA no
6. a b c d The fan shall cover the range from 240 to 300 mm in nominal diameter The revolution speed of the fan shall be not less than 2700 rpm The air volume flow rate shall be not less than 0 35 m3 s in static pressure of 100 N m The noise level of the fan at all operating speeds shall not exceed 58 dBA measured at m from the fan Construction a b c Motor i The fan shall be driven by a totally enclosed but externally cooled single phase induction motor of metric design to the latest edition of IEC 60034 1 2004 ii Insulation shall be not lower than Class E as defined in TEC 60085 2007 iii The motor shall be rated for continuous running at ambient temperature of up to 40 C iv The motor shall be protected by a sealing coat of polyurethane compound or equivalent material The impellers shall be moulded in phenolic resin or equivalent material Circular fan casing shall be made from rigid PVC or galvanized steel coated with epoxy resin or equivalent material Ends of the casing shall be spigotted for attachment of duct and fume cupboard connectors respectively Section C10 EE_GS Page 17 of 50 2012 Edition C10 10 d Terminal box i Terminal box shall be made of the same material as the casing and shall be located outside air stream and affixed to the casing ii Terminal box shall be suitable for reception of a 2m long 3 core 1 25 mm flexible cable to BS 6500
7. b The radiator shall comply with IEC 60335 2 30 2009 The radiator shall be fitted with a 1 25 mm 3 core PVC insulated and sheathed flexible cord of approximately 3m in length and a suitably fused 13 A plug Section C10 EE_GS Page 19 of 50 2012 Edition C10 12 2 Performance Requirements The power rating shall range from 2 kW to 2 5 kW C10 12 3 Construction a b c d e f g h The radiator shall be of vertical floor standing type The casing of the radiator shall be constructed of sheet steel or equivalent The casing shall be leak proof and robust in construction and complete with castor wheels The external of casing shall be finished with white or grey stove enamel paints All fins shall be rounded and free from sharp edges The radiator shall have a selector switch providing at least 2 stages of heating The radiator shall have an on off switch incorporating an indicating lamp showing that power is available The radiator shall have an adjustable thermostat for room temperature control The heating element shall be totally immersed in non flammable oil C10 13 300mm AND 1200mm SINGLE TUBULAR HEATER COMPLETE WITH WIRE GUARD C10 13 1 General Requirements a b c d The design and the construction of the heater shall comply with IEC 60335 1 2006 and IEC 60335 2 30 2009 The heater shall be designed for use as wardrobe heater The heater shall be of r
8. 643 6 270 487 857 233 422 750 182 333 600 7 263 4715 837 222 404 720 169 311 563 8 256 463 818 213 388 692 159 292 529 9 250 452 800 204 373 667 149 275 500 10 244 442 783 196 358 643 141 260 474 Notes 1 The size of conduit which will satisfactorily accommodate the cables is that size having a factor equal to or exceeding the sum of the cable factors Method of Drawing Cables into Conduit Conduit system shall be completely erected before cable is drawn in and there shall be adequate means of access for drawing cable in or out Cables shall be drawn into a conduit by using approved draw in tape or steel wire of the appropriate size Under no circumstances shall the use of lubricants e g grease graphite talcum powder etc be permitted to assist in the drawing the cables Galvanized iron draw wires of adequate size shall be provided in all empty conduits Segregation of Cables of Different Circuit Categories Separate conduits shall be provided for cables of different circuit categories or using different voltage levels Looping in Wiring System Each cable in a run shall be of one continuous length and wired on the loop in system No joint in cable run shall be allowed Section B2 EE_GS Page 7 of 19 2012 Edition B2 1 25 B2 1 26 Grouping of Cables in Conduit Conduits running from a distribution board to the final distribution poin
9. Fan Size mm Diameter of Opening mm 150 175 to 185 230 250 to 260 300 315 to 325 b The impeller fan duct outlet grille and shutter assembly shall be constructed of high quality flame retardant plastic material c The motor winding shall have Class B insulation and protected by a thermal cut out The fan motor shall be totally enclosed in an aluminium alloy casing d Motor bearings shall be of self aligning oil impregnated porous bronze brushes e The exhaust fan shall comprise an electrically operated back draught shutter assembly Section C10 Page 14 of 50 EE_GS 2012 Edition C10 8 f g h The inner and outer clamp plate grille assembly shall have rubber gasket The exhaust fan impeller shall be fully balanced to avoid vibration during operation The exhaust fan shall be designed for easy assembling dismantling to facilitate servicing and maintenance work PROPELLER FAN RING MOUNTED TYPE C10 8 1 General Requirements a b c The fan shall be rated for continuous operation under ambient temperature up to 50 C The motor shall have Class E insulation to IEC 60085 2007 The power factor of the fan motor shall not be less than 0 85 under any operating condition The fan shall be fitted with a 0 75 mm 3 core PVC insulated and sheathed flexible cord of approximately 2 m in length 2 core cord is allowed only for double insulated appliances classified as Class II
10. and b Complete permanent rectification works within 3 and 7 working days unless long component and parts delivery time is required Section E2 EE_GS Page of 2 2012 Edition E2 2 E2 3 If the Contractor fails to respond promptly within the specified period the Contractor shall immediately contact the Architect or his representative and provide sufficient justification for his incapability to comply with the requirement of response MONITORING MECHANISM ON CONTRACTOR S PERFORMANCE The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining a log book with each switch room or other specific area requested by Architect or his representative Every attendance and details of work done for the installation shall be entered into the log book by the Contractor so as to form a comprehensive repair record and evidence to certify that the Contractor has accomplished the Works FOLLOW UP ACTION AFTER EMERGENCY AND FAULT CASES The Contractor shall submit to the Architect or his representative the following documentation and reports at the specified intervals of time a Fault Complaint Call Report Immediately after each attendance of fault complaint a report shall be submitted to the Architect or his representative as soon as practicable but in any case not exceeding 72 hours after the receipt of fault call complaint b Equipment Breakdown Report The equipment breakdown report shall have full details of findings during investigation
11. c The floor polisher shall comply with IEC 60335 2 40 2006 The floor polisher shall be suppressed against radio interference in compliance with the Telecommunication Control of Interference Regulations CAP 106B Laws of Hong Kong The floor polisher shall be fitted with a 1 25 mm 3 core PVC insulated and sheathed flexible cord of approximately 6 m in length and a suitably fused 13 A plug C10 29 2 Performance Requirements a b The power rating shall not be less than 400 watts The dust bag volume shall not be less than 2 7 litres C10 29 3 Construction a b The floor polisher shall be a double insulated product Class II appliance and shall have the symbol for Class II construction marked on its body The floor polisher shall be of the suction type with interchangeable 3 sets of brush of three pieces each comprising 3 hard texture brushes 3 soft brushes and 3 felt pads suitable for household and similar purposes Section C10 EE_GS Page 40 of 50 2012 Edition C10 30 7 LITRES AND 9 LITRES DEHUMIDIFIER C10 30 1 General Requirements a b c The dehumidifier shall comply with IEC 60335 2 40 2006 The dehumidifier shall be fitted with a 1 25 mm 3 core PVC insulated and sheathed flexible cord of approximately 2 m in length and a suitably fused 13 A plug The dehumidifier shall have obtained Recognition Type Energy Label of the Energy Efficiency Office EEO of Electrical and Mechani
12. c d Superb Color Rendering Index CRI with values not less than Values of Areas served CRI Car parking spaces or similar 70 Office areas or similar 80 Hospitals or other clinical functional areas 90 Energy saving Compatible to the type of lamp circuit and Tubular shape with preheated cathode and suitable for operation in ambient temperature up to 40 C and 100 relative humidity All fluorescent lamps shall have lumen output not less than those listed in Tables C7 7 2 1 to C7 7 2 7 at an ambient temperature of 25 C Table C7 7 2 1 Lumen Output for 26 mm Diameter T8 Tubular Fluorescent Lamps LBS ref LM T26 Rated power Min Lumen output of lamp W 3000 K 4000 K 6000 K amp Cap G13 Above 1350 1350 1300 3350 3350 3250 5200 5200 5000 Section C7 EE_GS Page 8 of 13 2012 Edition Table C7 7 2 2 Lumen Output for 16 mm Diameter T5 Tubular Fluorescent Lamps LBS ref LM T16 Rated power Min Lumen output 25 C 35 C of lamp W Cap G5 3000 K 4000 K 6000 K amp Above 80 6150 7000 6150 7000 5700 6650 Table C7 7 2 3 Lumen Output for Compact Fluorescent Single ended 4 Pin Base Lamps LBS ref LM TC L of lamp W Cap type 2700 K 3000 K 4000 K 5400 K 5 2G7 P sw 265 400S 400 o i en E 00 Eoo 6o 1267 900 900 900 900 Table C7 7 2 4 Lumen Output for Compact
13. Air termination shall consist of vertical or horizontal conductor s or combination of both On a reinforced concrete structure the air termination shall be connected to the designated reinforcing bars in the number of positions required for down conductors All metallic projections on or above the main surface of the roof which are connected intentionally or fortuitously to the general mass of the earth should be bonded to and form part of the air termination network Down Conductor The dimensions of down conductors to be used shall be either of the following a annealed tinned copper strip 25 mm x 3 mm b annealed copper rod 12 mm diameter or c steel reinforcement bar 12 mm diameter Where the steel work of the structure is used as down conductor co ordination with the Building Contractor is required to ensure the continuity of the steel work In this connection the ends of the steel work shall be connected to the lightning protection system by a jointing method which is suitable for bonding dissimilar metals and approved by the Architect A test joint shall be provided at each connection When down conductors adhered on the external wall are specified they shall be fixed by means of suitable spacer saddles at regular intervals of not exceeding Im apart The down conductor shall follow the most direct path possible between the air termination network and the earth termination network When more than one down conducto
14. All contact surfaces shall be cleaned and free from non conducting materials such as grease or paint before the connector clamp is installed SUPPLEMENTARY BONDING CONDUCTOR B7 6 1 B7 6 2 B7 6 3 Conductor Material Unless otherwise specified supplementary bonding conductor shall be of copper Application in Bathroom In a room containing a fixed bath or shower all simultaneously accessible conductive parts either exposed or extraneous shall be locally connected by means of supplementary bonding conductors Application in Other Areas Supplementary bonding of extraneous conductive parts shall be required whenever such conductive parts are likely to be accessible simultaneously with other extraneous conductive parts or exposed conductive parts and are not electrically connected to the main equipotential bonding by means of permanent and reliable metal to metal joints of negligible impedance Section B7 EE_GS Page 4 of 9 2012 Edition B7 7 B7 6 4 Bonding Method Supplementary bonding conductor shall be solidly and effectively connected to the extraneous or exposed conductive parts by means of a copper connector clamp of an approved type suitable for the application All contact surfaces shall be cleaned and free from non conducting materials such as grease or paint before the connector clamp is installed For surface steel conduit installation the supplementary bonding conductor shall be terminated at the
15. C10 26 1 General Requirements C10 26 2 Performance Requirements C10 26 3 Construction Electric Dry Iron C10 27 1 General Requirements C10 27 2 Performance Requirements C10 27 3 Construction Vacuum Cleaner C10 28 1 General Requirements C10 28 2 Performance Requirements C10 28 3 Construction Floor Polisher C10 29 1 General Requirements C10 29 2 Performance Requirements C10 29 3 Construction 7 Litres and 9 Litres Dehumidifier C10 30 1 General Requirements C10 30 2 Performance Requirements C10 30 3 Construction Room Cooler C10 31 1 Type of Room Cooler C10 31 2 General Requirements C10 31 3 Performance Requirements C10 31 4 Construction Refrigerator C10 32 1 Type of Refrigerator C10 32 2 General Requirements C10 32 3 Performance Requirements C10 32 4 Construction Table of Contents EE_GS Page 19 of 25 2012 Edition SECTION C11 SECTION C12 C10 33 LED Table Lamp C10 33 1 General Requirements C10 33 2 Safety Requirements C10 33 3 Performance Requirements C10 33 4 Electrical Requirements C10 33 5 Mechanical Requirements C10 33 6 Testing Standards for Compliance LOW VOLTAGE CUBICLE SWITCHBOARD C11 1 C11 2 C11 3 C11 4 C11 5 C11 6 C11 7 C11 8 C11 9 C11 10 C11 11 C11 12 C11 13 C11 14 C11 15 C11 16 C11 17 General Design Requirements Performance Requirements Construction and Finish Electricity Characteristics of the Switchboard Service Conditions Busbars Wiring and Earthing Circuit
16. C10 8 2 Performance Requirements a b c The fan diameters of the respectively propeller fans shall be Fan Size mm Fan Diameters mm 241 241 5 305 305 5 381 381 5 457 457 5 610 610 5 The air flow rate of the propeller fan of respective sizes shall be not less than the following Fan Diameter Fan Speed Air Flow Rate mm rpm m min cfm 241 1300 12 440 305 900 19 700 381 900 39 1350 457 900 70 2500 610 700 129 4600 The sound pressure level emitted by the fan shall not exceed 65 dBA measured at m from the fan outlet Section C10 EE_GS Page 15 of 50 2012 Edition C10 8 3 Construction a b c d e f g h i 0 k The fan impeller shall be mounted on the same shaft as the driving motor and constructed of heavy gauge pressed steel blades fitted to cast aluminium alloy hubs fully balanced after assembly The motor shall be of squirrel cage induction type with capacitor start and run and of totally enclosed construction with dust seals Ball or roller bearings shall be provided and shall be filled with lithium based grease suitable for operating temperature between 30 C and 120 C The fan and motor assembly shall have heavy duty and robust steel mounting arms The mounting arms shall be fixed to the mounting ring through a rubber or neoprene resilient cushion to reduce
17. Page 16 of 19 2012 Edition G k I Fixing of Cable Cables having an overall diameter not exceeding 10 mm shall be fixed by means of buckle clips Cables of other diameters shall be fixed by means of cables saddles Where a number of cables running together on the surface of walls columns partitions or ceiling such that their aggregated width exceeds 50 mm a 13 mm thick hard wood batten of adequate width shall be fixed along the cable route for mounting the cables The hard wood batten shall be finished with one coat of approved priming on front and edges and waterproof compound treated at the back Lengths of the batten shall be properly fitted together and fixed in position by counter sunk brass screws in raw plugs Fixing of Clip Buckle clips shall be fixed and secured by pins driven into surface of wall column partition or ceiling The head of every pin shall be level with the surface of the clip so that no damage to the sheath of the fixed cables can occur Every hole in the buckle clip shall require a fixing pin A separate buckle clip shall be required for every cable of size above 2 5 mm twin with CPC or of equivalent size Not more than two cables shall be allowed in one clip under all circumstances Buckle clips shall be provided along the entire cable route at regular intervals not exceeding 250 mm on horizontal runs and 400 mm on vertical runs A clip shall also be provided at a distance not excee
18. Perforation may be allowed in bend pieces having a nominal width of 225mm or above provided that the perforation is made along a line passing through the centre of curvature of the bend pieces and set at an angle O to the normal of the axis of the cable tray The values of O are shown in Table C3 10 4 Table C3 10 4 Location of Perforation in Bend Piece of Cable Tray Nominal width of cable tray Value of 0 225 mm to 350 mm 45 400 mm and above 30 and 60 Tee Piece Tee pieces shall be of the same material thickness and finish as the main body of the cable tray The distance measured between the point of inter section and the end of the tee piece shall not be less than 100mm Cable Tray Accessories Manufacturer s standard items of accessories shall be used Site fabrication of accessories will only be allowed upon approval of the Architect and shall be kept to a minimum Where special sections are required the material thickness and finish shall be as specified for the standard items C3 11 WIRE MESH CABLE TRAY CABLE BASKET C3 11 1 C3 11 2 General The wire mesh cable tray system shall be provided for the support and accommodation of data and or telecommunication cables where specified in the Contract or on the Drawings The wire mesh cable tray system shall be of proprietary product complying with IEC 61537 2006 Material Section C3 EE_GS Page 5 of 7 2012 Edition C3 11 3 C3 11
19. Supplementary Bonding Conductor B7 6 1 Conductor Material B7 6 2 Application in Bathroom B7 6 3 Application in Other Areas B7 6 4 Bonding Method Circuit Protective Conductor CPC B7 7 1 General B7 7 2 CPC for Socket Outlet B7 7 3 CPC for Flexible Conduit B7 7 4 CPC for Busbar Trunking B7 7 5 CPC for Ring Final Circuit Joints in Protective Conductors Identification and Labelling B7 9 1 Colour Identification B7 9 2 Label for Earthing and Bonding Connections Sizing of Protective Conductor B7 10 1 General B7 10 2 Equipotential Bonding Conductor Earth Fault Loop Impedance B7 11 1 Automatic Disconnection Time B7 11 2 Maximum Earth Loop Impedance B7 11 3 Condition for Compliance Use of Residual Current operated Circuit Breaker B7 12 1 General B7 12 2 Application in Household Installation B7 12 3 Equipment Outside an Equipotential Zone B7 12 4 Circuits in Bathroom Table of Contents EE_GS Page 8 of 25 2012 Edition SECTION B8 MISCELLANEOUS INSTALLATIONS B8 1 B8 2 B8 3 B8 4 Telecommunication Systems B8 1 1 B8 1 2 B8 1 3 B8 1 4 B8 1 5 B8 1 6 B8 1 7 B8 1 8 Scope Conduit for Telephone Computer Network Inter communication and PA Systems Outlet Box for Telephone Point Outlet Box for Computer Point Outlet Box for Inter communication and PA System Conduit for Staff Paging System Conduit for Broadcast Reception System Outlet Box for Broadcast Reception System Bell and Audible Warning Syste
20. circuit breaker In the case of circuit breaker earthing the electrical tripping of the circuit breaker shall be rendered inoperative during earthing operations both when closing and when closed in the earthed position It shall not be possible to return to the service position and close the circuit breaker until the electrical tripping is again operative A mechanical key interlocking system shall be provided whereby it is not possible to apply an earth to busbars until all circuit breakers which can feed the busbar are locked open In addition it shall not be possible to earth busbars and cable circuit at the same time by means of the same circuit breaker In addition to safety interlocking which is integral to a circuit breaker unit to prevent wrong or dangerous operation of the unit itself further interlocking shall be provided In general interlocking shall be electrically isolating the closing contactor coil circuit of a circuit breaker being interrupted unless the necessary conditions for closure are met The interlocking shall be designed on a system wide basis to ensure that subsequent operation of a non interlocked circuit breaker does not result in a set of conditions that would contradict the original permission to close Section C13 EE_GS Page 19 of 38 2012 Edition Q Interlocking Circuits Where interlocking over a distance is required two independent criteria shall be used such as absence of a voltage and
21. classification as below a According to mechanical properties for heavy mechanical stress and b According to temperature with a permanent application temperature range of 5 C to 60 C Pliable Conduit Pliable conduits shall be formed of self extinguishing plastic materials and shall comply with IEC 61386 22 2002 and pliable conduit fittings shall comply with IEC 61386 1 2008 and other associated Parts of the Standard Conduits shall be suitable for installation storage or transport at temperature range of 5 C to 60 C Plastic or PVC Conduit Boxes Plastic or PVC adaptable boxes and plastic or PVC boxes for enclosure of electrical accessories shall be of heavy duty having dimensions complying with IEC 60670 1 2003 They shall be interchangeable with the steel boxes complying with the same IEC standard The minimum wall thickness of boxes shall be 2 mm Section C2 EE_GS Page 7 of 11 2012 Edition C234 Plastic Couplers Plain moulded slip type couplers and expansion type couplers to IEC 61386 1 2008 shall be used in the jointing of conduits Adhesive jointing cement for jointing shall be the type recommended by the manufacturer C2 4 STEEL TRUNKING AND ACCESSORIES C2 4 1 C2 4 2 C2 4 3 Steel Trunking Steel surface and raised floor trunking systems shall be compatible to the requirements laid down in IEC 61084 1 1993 The body and cover of the surface and raised floor trunkings shall be fabricated wi
22. failure The luminous efficacy of the SON TD lamp shall not be less than the following figures for the respective wattage type in the initial 2000 hours Nominal Lamp Wattage L Initial Light Output 400W 34000 lumen LUMINAIRE FOR FLOODLIGHTING C8 5 1 General The floodlighting luminaires shall be manufactured and tested in accordance with IEC 60598 1 2008 and IEC 60598 2 5 2001 The floodlighting luminaires shall have a degree of protection of not less than IP54 to IEC 60529 2009 and they shall be constructed from corrosion resistant materials The floodlighting luminaires shall be suitable of continuous outdoor operation at an ambient temperature of 35 C without unduly affecting the life and performance of the floodlighting luminaires the control gear and the lamps The floodlighting luminaires shall be supplied in complete set including the main body reflectors front glass lampholder assemblies terminal box internal wirings control gear control gear box and mounting facilities as specified and as required C8 5 2 Construction The main body shall be manufactured from die cast aluminium which is fixed to two aluminium alloy end castings The luminaire should also incorporate removable drain plugs for use in humid conditions Internal reflectors consisting of the main body and two end cheeks and the two optional reflectors baffled and faceted are to be constructed from highly specular aluminium The
23. g PIR sensor shall detect occupancy in the control area by sensing the difference between heat emission from human body in motion and the background space The PIR sensor shall be provided with built in heat sensing detector resided behind an optical lens The PIR sensor shall have 360 field of view with provision of mounting external covering mask for fine adjustment of the detection zone to meet the various applications When the sensor is mounted under the ceiling at 2 4m above the finished floor level the minimum detection coverage area shall not be less than 5m in diameter A built in LED lamp shall be provided and illuminated once the sensor detects movement within the control area Sensing sensitivity and extent of detection area shall be adjustable in field The sensor shall be provided with its own delay timer for adjusting the delay of switching off the lights between 5 seconds to 20 minutes when no occupancy being sensed Ultrasonic sensor a b c d e Ultrasonic sensor shall detect occupancy by sensing frequency shift between the emitted ultrasonic wave normally in the range of 32 40kHz and the reflected wave in the controlled space The sensor shall comprise one or two pairs of ultrasonic transducers as specified For each pair of transducers one transducer shall be used for emitting while the other one for receiving signal The sensor shall have either 180 or 360 field of vie
24. h The refrigerator shall comply with the safety standard IEC 60335 2 24 2005 Household and similar electrical appliances Safety Part 2 24 Particular requirements for refrigerators and food freezers All the ratings quoted characteristics and test methods shall conform to ISO 8187 1991 The overall dimensions of the refrigerators shall comply with the following requirements T Maximum depth Maximum width Maximum height Pe mm mm mm 1 660 620 N A 2 660 620 1600 3 720 700 N A 4 720 700 1600 5 750 750 N A 6 750 750 1600 The corresponding food storage capacities shall be Minimum Total Storage Capacity of Frozen Food Type Storage Capacity Storage Compartment litres litres 170 35 to 70 3 Zl 270 50 to 85 345 70 to 110 The refrigerator shall at least comprise two separate compartments i e Fresh Food Storage Compartment and Frozen Food Storage Compartment For Types 3 to 6 the Fresh Food Storage Compartment shall have a chiller compartment chilled room with transparent front opening door The refrigerator shall be of the Frost free or Automatic defrost type The refrigerator shall be fitted with a 0 75 mm 3 core PVC insulated and sheathed flexible cord of approximately 2 m in length and a suitably fused 13 A plug Section C10 EE_GS Page 44 of 50 2012 Edition i The refrigerator shall have obt
25. if applicable or not less than 15 Amperes or as specified in the Particular Specification as well as recharging and restoring the battery bank back to its constant potential voltage setting within the specified time limit after fully discharge The charger unit shall consist of a rectifier bridge which has the a c mains input supplied via the isolation transformer and has the ripples of its d c output smoothed by a d c filter before supplying connected load under normal operation or the battery after discharging in a c mains failure The rectifier shall be equipped with two voltage levels output trickle charge and high rate charge hereinafter called boost charge which shall be fully automatically controlled and switched by a control logic unit comprising the printed circuit boards hereinafter called PCB Battery charger set shall be manufactured to conform to the currently in forced editions of the relevant standards as indicated below BS EN Specification for Performance 61204 1995 Characteristics and Safety Requirements of Low voltage Power Supply Devices d c Output Specification for Stabilized Power Supplies d c 110 Output TEC 61204 Rating and Performance 2001 BS 7430 1998 Code of Practice for Earthing and IEC 60950 Specification for Safety of IT Equipments 1 2009 including Electrical Business Equipment Section C5 EE_GS Page 38 of 62 2012 Edition d e f g the unit shall be able to
26. nipples shall be remotely mounted at a point as near as is practicable to the lubrication point C13 2 7 Motor Foundation C13 2 8 A motor bedplate foundation block shall be provided unless the motor is to be mounted on the soleplate of the compressor Provision for Cabling and Termination a b c Cabling Provision at Bedplates Provision shall be made in the steel bedplate where necessary to facilitate straight run of cable to the bottom of the motor cable terminal box Cabling Provision at Cable Boxes Unless otherwise specified or approved the cable terminal box for the motor shall be positioned at the side of the motor Cable entry shall be from below for all box types unless otherwise specified An earthing terminal with the same current carrying capacity as the line terminals with the minimum size suitable for 25 x 6 mm copper strip shall be provided A tapped hole with screw external to the cable box would be acceptable Permanent terminal marking and direction of rotation in accordance with IEC 60034 8 2007 shall be provided in the cable boxes Cabling Provision at Motor Casing The terminal leads from cable box terminals or connectors to the windings for a distance of 150 mm beyond their point of entry into the motor frame shall be adequately braced to withstand the forces produced by maximum fault current The phase windings shall be accessible for testing For this purpose neutral leads shall be b
27. or annealed copper tape of 25 mm x 6 mm shall be inserted into the full length of the deep bored hole The clearance between the electrode and the surrounding of the deep bore hole shall be filled completely by a mixture of 60 bentonite and 40 of gypsum to 125 by volume mixed to give a thick slurry which shall be grouted into the deep bored hole and then Section B7 EE_GS Page 2 of 9 2012 Edition B7 3 6 allowed to solidify The grouting shall not trap any air in the deep bored hole Connection between Electrodes All electrodes shall be inter connected together to form a complete earthing system by means of 25 mm x 3 mm annealed copper tapes or stranded bare copper conductors of 70 mm The copper tapes or conductors shall be enclosed in PVC sleeve or pipe laid at a minimum depth of 600 mm below the ground surface The connecting copper tapes or conductors shall be run in direct lines between the rods Connections shall be brazed to achieve good and reliable joints to withstand the anticipated fault current B7 4 EARTHING CONDUCTOR B7 4 1 B7 4 2 Conductor Material Earthing conductor shall be copper tapes 25 mm x 3 mm in cross section For outdoor applications copper tapes shall be tin plated Aluminium conductors shall not be used as earthing conductors Connection to Electrodes Earthing conductor shall be connected to the earth electrode s by means of approved copper connector clamps such that the connection
28. shall be less than 15 when tested on a pure sinusoidal mains supply The complete electronic ballast shall be housed in a single front access enclosure with appropriate terminal blocks for easy connection of wiring The electronic ballast shall be suitable to operate at an ambient temperature range from 0 C to 50 C and at a maximum relative humidity of 95 The maximum case temperature of the electronic ballast shall be 70 C The electronic ballast shall go into a shutdown or low power stand by state when defective lamps are connected or when overload occurs in the lamp circuit The maximum inrush current of the electronic ballast shall not exceed 15A peak at starting and shall not last longer than 0 5 ms The rated life of the electronic ballast shall not be less than 50 000 hours at the test point of 70 C The failure rate of the electronic ballast shall be less than 1 per 4000 hours operation at the maximum case temperature Additional Requirements for Dimmable Electronic Ballasts Electronic ballasts with dimmable function shall meet the following additional requirements a high energy efficient dimming system providing continuous dimming range of 5 100 b the electronic ballast shall be compatible with the dimming circuit provided c dimming performance shall follow logarithmic characteristics that is optimised according to the sensitivity of human eye and d provide flicker free dimming operation thro
29. 1 2003 TEC 60947 1 2007 TEC 60439 1 2004 IEC 60947 3 2008 TEC 60947 2 2009 TEC 60755 2008 TEC 60255 1 2009 TEC 60898 1 2003 BS 88 1 2007 TEC 61009 1 2006 Electricity metering equipment a c Particular requirements Part 11 Electromechanical meters for active energy classes 0 5 1 and 2 Direct Acting Indicating Analogue Electrical Measuring Instruments and Their Accessories Part 1 Definitions and General Requirements Common to All Parts Part 2 Special Requirements for Ammeters and Voltmeters Part 3 Special Requirements for Wattmeters and Varmeters Part 4 Special Requirements for Frequency Meters Part 5 Special Requirements for Phase Meters Power Factor Meters and Synchroscopes Part 6 Special Requirements for Ohmmeters Impedance Meters and Conductance Meters Part 7 Special Requirements for Multi Function Instruments Part 8 Special Requirements for Accessories Part 9 Recommended Test Methods Instrument transformers Part 1 Current transformers Low voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 1 General rules Low voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies Part 1 Type tested and partially type tested assemblies Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 3 Switches Disconnectors Switch Disconnectors and Fuse Combination Units Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 2 Circuit Breakers General Requirements for Residual Current Operated Protective Devices Meas
30. 2000 The cable shall be fitted with the fan 2 core cord is allowed only for double insulated appliances classified as Class II iii Duct cupboard connectors and accessories shall be made from corrosion resistant material such as neoprene epoxy resin or other approved material iv The fan shall be suitable for mounting vertically horizontally or at an inclined angle Normally the duct cupboard connectors will support the fan when fitted to the duct work Extra supporting facilities in the form of two extended ribs shall be provided on the casing and shall be drilled for fixing supporting brackets 1 kW ELECTRIC FIRE WALL MOUNTED TYPE C10 10 1 General Requirements a b The electric fire shall comply with IEC 60335 2 30 2009 The electric fire shall be fitted with a 1 25 mm 3 core PVC insulated and sheathed flexible cord of approximately 1 5 m in length C10 10 2 Performance Requirements The electric fire shall be fitted with one replaceable infra red heating element of 1 kW rating C10 10 3 Construction a b c The electric fire shall be of wall mounted type The electric fire shall be of all metal construction incorporating an attractive chromium plated reflector which can be swiveled for directional adjustment of the reflected heat beam A close mesh chromium plated fire guard shall be provided over the entire length of the heating element and over the major portion of the reflector The gap
31. 2012 Edition d e Contactors The equipment shall be equipped with special contactors for limiting over current on itself from high inrush current at capacitor switching The contactors are characterized for having auxiliary contacts equipped with pre charge resistors These auxiliary contacts shall be closed before the power contacts such that the connection peak is strongly limited by the effect of the resistors Contactors shall be adequately rated to make and break the capacitive current at low power factor This current limitation increases the life of all the components of the equipment in particular that of the protective devices and capacitors The contactors shall comply with the requirement of BS EN 60947 4 1 2001 The contactor shall have the following characteristics i Prospective peak current at 100 times rated current Switch on i Maximum operating rate 150 operations hour Gii Electrical life at rated load 100 000 200 000 operations and iv Utilization category AC6b Cabinet The equipment shall be of cabinet type of at least IP31 Indoor and contained in a separate cubicle with control switchgear and all other necessary accessories and shall comprise multiple identical capacitor units connected and easily dismountable for its replacement Integrated cubicle with the LV Switchboard installation is not acceptable The equipment shall be installed in separate compartment segregated from the
32. 2012 Edition C5 13 VOLTAGE DIP RIDE THROUGH DEVICE Where specified in the Particular Specification the contractor shall supply and install appropriate voltage dip ride through device for the equipment installation specified so as to assure operation of the equipment installation be free of interruption as a result of voltage dip occurrence The voltage dip ride through device shall comply with the ride through duration and voltage dip magnitude as specified in the Particular Specification in accordance with the testing method stipulated in IEC 61000 4 11 2004 and IEC 61000 4 34 2005 C5 13 1 Constant Voltage Transformer CVT a Constant voltage transformer CVT also known as ferroresonant transformer or regulating transformer shall contain capacitor at the secondary winding in form of parallel resonant connection circuit b CVT shall perform in an operating principle that when the secondary magnetic circuit is operating in the saturation region under a resonant effect the secondary electric circuit shall be decoupled from the primary circuit and thus insensitive to the voltage variation in the primary circuit c CVT shall be featured with galvanic isolation to ensure there is no electrical connection between the primary circuit and connected load at secondary windings d CVT shall be designed to provide a stabilized output voltage of 3 under full load condition when the input voltage varies between 10 to 50
33. 3 4 e EE_GS 2012 Edition Standard Description Part and Clause No IEC 60376 2005 Specification of technical grade sulfur hexafluoride C13 3 1 f SF6 for use in electrical equipment IEC 62271 1 2007 High voltage switchgear and control gear Part 1 C13 3 1 f Common specification TEC 60947 5 1 2009 Low voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 5 1 C13 3 1 Control circuit devices and switching elements Electromechanical control circuit devices TEC 62052 11 2003 Electricity metering equipment AC General C13 3 1 f TEC 60044 2 2003 TEC 60044 5 2004 TEC 60282 1 2009 ISO 8501 1 1994 BS 159 2006 IEC 60076 2000 BS EN 10025 2004 BS EN 10029 1991 BS EN 1011 1 2004 TEC 60296 2003 ISO 8501 1994 requirements tests and test conditions Part 11 Metering equipment Instrument Transformers Part 2 Inductive Voltage Transformers Instrument transformers Part 5 Capacitor voltage transformers High Voltage Fuses Part 1 Current Limiting Fuses Preparation of Steel Substrates Before Application of Paints and Related Products Visual Assessment of Surface Cleanliness Part 1 Rust Grades and Preparation Grades of Uncoated Steel Substrates and of Steel Substrates After Overall Removal of Previous Coatings High Voltage Busbars and Busbar Connections Power Transformers Hot Rolled Products of Non Alloy Structural Steels Technical Delivery Conditions Tolerances on Dimensions Shape and M
34. 4 Selection of Equipment C1 1 5 Equipment Catalogue and Manufacturer s Specification Voltage Covered by this Specification Insulating Material Minimum Size of Cable Conductor Use of PVC Insulated Cable at Low Temperature Fixing Screw and Bolt Sheet Metal Work Cable Markers in addition to Cable Color Identification WIRING SYSTEM CABLES CONDUITS TRUNKING AND ACCESSORIES C2 1 C22 C23 C2 4 C25 Cables in Wiring System C2 1 1 General C2 1 2 Non sheathed Cables C2 1 3 Sheathed Cables C2 1 4 Flexible Cables C2 1 5 Conductor C2 1 6 Fire Performance of Fire Resistant Cables Steel Conduit and Accessories C2 2 1 Steel Conduit C2 2 2 Steel Flexible Conduit C2 2 3 Steel Conduit Fitting C2 2 4 Metal Boxes for Electrical Accessories C2 2 5 Class of Protection against Corrosion C2 2 6 Screw Plastic or PVC Conduit and Accessories C2 3 1 Rigid Conduit and Conduit Fittings C2 3 2 Pliable Conduit C2 3 3 Plastic or PVC Conduit Boxes C2 3 4 Plastic Couplers Steel Trunking and Accessories C2 4 1 Steel Trunking C2 4 2 Class of Protection against Corrosion C2 4 3 Construction C2 4 4 Dimension C2 4 5 Connection between Lengths of Trunking C2 4 6 Steel Surface Trunking Cover C2 4 7 Screw Plastic or PVC Trunking and Accessories Table of Contents EE_GS Page 11 of 25 2012 Edition SECTION C3 SECTION C4 POWER CABLES AND ASSOCIATED CABLING FACILITIES C3 1 C3 2 C3 3 C3 4 C3 5 C3 6 C3 7 C3
35. 61439 2 2009 and constructed generally to Form 2 The panel shall be of steel construction self supporting with modular top side and back panels and doors of sheet steel built up on Section C5 EE_GS Page 56 of 62 2012 Edition C5 26 3 substantial framing with all necessary stiffeners supports and return edges to provide a rigid construction and clear accessibility to all internal components within the panel The thickness of the sheet steel shall be at least 1 6 mm The panel enclosure shall be of degree of protection of IP 44 for indoor application to IEC 60529 2009 All doors shall have hinges and be provided with dust excluding gasket All panels shall but not be limited to include the following operational features Local Auto On Off switch for each equipment A starter for each motor Fuse switch or circuit breaker for each equipment Isolating switch for each main incoming supply and for each motor starter Protective control and auxiliary relays Current transformer Current ammeter for each equipment with phase selection switch for each motor Voltmeter for panel with power supply of 60A or above Hour run meter Indicating lamps push buttons selectors and control switches Emergency stop push buttons and Labelling Unless otherwise specified the components above shall comply with the requirements stipulated in the respective sections of this Specification Motor Contro
36. 9 A3 10 RECORD OF MATERIALS DELIVERY All materials and equipment delivered to Site shall be accurately listed and recorded in the site record books maintained by the representatives of the Architect on Site Materials and equipment delivered to Site and paid for in interim payment shall be the Employer s property Such materials and equipment shall not be removed from Site without the approval of the Architect in writing and appropriate deduction shall be made in the next interim payment in accordance with the Contract Where the Building Contractor is in overall control of the Site the Building Contractor may also be required to record details of all incoming outgoing materials In this case the Contractor shall comply with the Building Contractor s arrangements PROTECTION OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT Unless the responsibility is clearly defined in the Contract that the protection on Site for delivered equipment materials and installation is solely by other contractors the Contractor shall be responsible for the safe custody of all materials and equipment as stored or installed by him until finally inspected tested and accepted In addition the Contractor shall protect all work against theft fire damage or inclement weather and carefully store all materials and equipment received on Site but not yet installed in a safe and secure place unless otherwise specified All cases of theft and fire must immediately be reported to t
37. 9 C13 3 1 f C11 14 C13 3 17 C12 2 12 C12 1 1 C12 1 2 a C12 1 2 c C12 1 2 a C12 1 2 b vii C12 1 3 a C12 1 3 b C12 1 7 EE_GS 2012 Edition Standard Description Part and Clause No BS 1821 1982 Class I Oxy Acetylene Welding of Ferritic C12 1 10 Pipework for Carrying Fluids BS 2640 1982 Class II Oxy Acetylene Welding of Carbon Steel C12 1 10 Pipework for Carrying Fluids BS EN 1011 2 2004 Welding Recommendations for Welding of C12 1 10 Metallic Materials Part 2 Arc Welding of Ferritic Steels BS 4 2005 Structural Steel Sections C12 1 11 BS 7668 2004 Weldable structural steels Hot finished structural C12 1 11 hollow sections in weather resistant steels Specification BS 921 1976 Rubber mats for electrical purposes C12 2 12 BS EN 1057 1996 Copper and Copper Alloys Seamless Round C12 6 6 Copper Tubes for Water and Gas in Sanitary and Heating Applications IEC 60189 2 1981 Low Frequency Cables and Wires with P V C C12 6 8 a BS 2594 1975 BS EN 499 1995 EN 1011 1 1998 ISO 12944 1998 BS 1600 1991 ISO 65 1981 ISO 7005 1 1992 ISO 7 1 1994 BS 476 7 1997 Insulation and P V C Sheath Part 2 Cables in Pairs Triples Quads and Quintuples for Inside Installations Specification for Carbon Steel Welded Horizontal Cylindrical Storage Tanks Welding Consumables Covered Electrodes for Manual Metal Arc Welding of Non Alloy and Fine Grain Steels Classification F Welding Rec
38. BS 3382 2 1961 TEC 60614 2 2 1980 IEC 61386 22 2002 IEC 61084 2 2 2003 TEC 61084 1 1993 BS 4678 1 1971 BS EN 10143 2006 BS 7846 2000 Category F2 IEC 60702 1 2002 BS EN 10149 1 1996 ISO 1460 1992 ISO 1461 1999 BS 5733 1995 IEC 60669 1 2007 Conduit Systems for Electrical Installations Part 1 General Requirements Electroplated Coatings on Threaded Components Part 1 Cadmium on Steel Components Part 2 Zinc on Steel Components Specification for conduits for electrical installations Part 2 Particular specification for rigid plain conduits of insulating materials Conduit Systems for cable management Part 22 Particular requirements Pliable conduit systems Cable trunking and ducting systems for electrical installations Part 2 2 Particular requirements Cable trunking systems and cable ducting systems intended for underfloor and flushfloor installations Cable Trunking and Ducting Systems for Electrical Installations Part 1 General Requirements Cable Trunking Part 1 Steel Surface Trunking Continuously Hot Dip Metal Coated Steel Sheet and Strip Tolerances on Dimensions and Shape Electric Cables 600 1 000 V Armoured Fire Resistant Cables Having Thermosetting Insulation and Low Emission of Smoke and Corrosive Gases When Affected by Fire Mineral Insulated Cables and Their Terminations with a Rated Voltage Not Exceeding 750 V Part 1 Cables Specification for hot rolled flat products made
39. C Tl 450 T2 300 T3 200 T4 135 T5 100 T6 85 The gas and vapour classification of electrical equipment which provides guidance for the safety usage of equipment in the type of gaseous prevalent environment shall conform with IEC 60079 20 1 2010 and the associated Parts of the Standard Wiring System The wiring system shall be a b c d PVC insulated cables drawn into steel conduits complying with Sections B2 and C2 or Flame retarding PVC outer sheathed fire retarding cable enclosed in conduits or trunking complying with Sections B3 and C3 or Multi core armoured cables complying with Sections B3 and C3 or Mineral insulated copper sheathed cables with copper conductors complying with Sections B3 and C3 Where single core metal sheathed or armoured cables are used precautions shall be taken to avoid dangerous sheath voltages or currents Section B8 EE_GS Page 6 of 14 2012 Edition B8 3 4 B8 3 5 B8 3 6 B8 3 7 B8 3 8 B8 3 9 Conduit Fitting Cable Glands Terminal Box and Enclosure Unless otherwise specified conduit fittings cable glands terminal boxes and enclosures of apparatus including accessories shall be suitable for use with Group IIA and Group IIB inflammable gases and vapours as specified in IEC 60079 20 1 2010 with temperature classification of T6 85 C Conduit fittings cable glands and terminal boxes shall carry the registered flameproof mark and manufacturer
40. Electrolytes Portable Sealed Rechargeable Single Cells Part 2 Nickel Metal Hydride Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Disturbance Characteristics of Electrical Lighting and Similar Equipment Equipment for General Lighting Purposes EMC Immunity Requirements Annex I Page 12 of 18 C7 1 2 C9 2 1 C10 33 4 eii C7 1 2 C7 1 5 C9 1 2 C9 1 3 C7 1 2 C7 1 5 C9 1 2 C9 1 3 C7 1 2 C7 3 2 C7 4 2 a C7 4 3 a C8 5 1 C9 1 2 C7 1 2 C7 8 1 a C7 1 2 C7 8 1 b C14 2 1 C7 1 2 C9 1 2 C10 33 1 d C7 4 3 a C7 4 4 a C7 4 4 a C7 4 4 b C7 4 4 b C7 5 2 C7 5 2 C7 5 3 a C7 8 1 d C9 2 1 C10 33 4 e v1 C7 8 1 e C9 2 1 C10 33 4 e v EE_GS 2012 Edition Standard Description Part and Clause No IEC 60662 2002 High Pressure Sodium Vapour Lamps C8 2 C8 4 IEC 60188 2001 High Pressure Mercury Vapour Lamps C8 3 Performance Specifications IEC 61167 1998 Metal Halide Lamps C8 4 TEC 60598 2 5 2001 Luminaires Part 2 5 Particular Requirements C8 5 1 IEC 62471 2006 IEC 62384 2009 IEC 62031 2008 IEC 60838 2 2 2006 IEC 60335 1 2006 IEC 60879 1992 IEC 60335 2 80 2008 BS EN 10255 2007 JIS C 9601 1990 IEC 60335 2 30 2009 BS EN ISO 1461 2009 IEC 60335 2 21 2009 Floodlights Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems DC or AC supplied electronic control gear for LED modules Performance requirements LED modul
41. Fire Barrier Where a cable duct passes through fire resistant structural elements such as floor or wall designated as fire barriers the opening thus formed shall be sealed with fire resistant materials having the same degree of fire resistance as the structural element In addition suitable internal fire barriers shall also be provided An internal fire barrier may also serve as an internal barrier described in Clause B3 4 3 above Draw in Pit Where cables in a duct are inaccessible for the greater part of their length adequate number of draw in pits shall be provided at every turning point and at regular intervals of not greater than 15m Sufficient room shall be available in the draw in pits to enable the cables to be manoeuvred without damage In the case of armoured cables the draw in pits shall be concrete or brick lined and shall be fitted with a waterproof heavy cast iron lid Draw in pits shall not be filled with sand or other materials Where a change in direction in a duct occurs provision shall be made to enable the cables in the duct to have adequate radii of curvature in accordance with the relevant requirements in this Section Segregation of Cables of Different Circuit Categories Separate ducts shall be provided for cables of different circuit categories However cables of different categories may be allowed to pass through the same draw in pit provided that they are properly and appropriately segregated in accordanc
42. Fluorescent Single ended 2 Pin Base Lamps LBS ref LM TC SEL Rated power Min Lumen output of lamp W 5 3 5 o Cap G23 2700 K 3000 K 4000 K 5400 K e aaa a0 40 400 v f eo f owo 600565 F900 900 900 F850 Section C7 EE_GS Page 9 of 13 2012 Edition Table C7 7 2 5 Lumen Output for Compact Fluorescent Twin Independent Single ended 2 Pin Base Lamps LBS ref LM TC DEL Rated power Min Lumen output of lamp W 2700 K 3000 K 4000 K Cap G24d Table C7 7 2 6 Lumen Output for Compact Fluorescent Triple Independent Single ended 2 Pin Base Lamps LBS ref LM TC T Rated power of lamp W 2700 K 3000 K 4000 K Cap GX24d B SE 4 1200 1200 1200 1710 1710 1710 Table C7 7 2 7 Lumen Output for Compact Fluorescent Triple Independent Single ended 4 Pin Base Lamps LBS ref LM TC TEL Rated power Min Lumen output of lamp W 2700 K 3000 K 4000 K Cap GX24q 1200 1710 2400 3200 C7 7 3 All fluorescent lamps shall have average rated life not less than those listed below at 50 failure Table C7 7 3 Average Rate Life for Fluorescent Lamp Average Rated Life Fluorescent Lamp Type Hour T8 fluorescent lamp 15000 T5 fluorescent lamp 20000 Compact fluorescent lamp 8000 Section C7 EE_GS Page 10 of 13 2012 Edition C7 8 ELECTRONIC BALLASTS C7 8 1 C7 8 2 C7 8 3 General The electronic ballast for both f
43. INSPECTION OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT DELIVERED TO SITE Before any materials and equipment delivered to site the Contractor shall give due advanced notice of not less than 3 days and provide details of date time and list of items to be inspected to the Architect or his representative for approval VISUAL INSPECTION OF INSTALLATION A visual inspection shall be carried out in accordance with Code 21A and Code 21C of the COP before testing of the installation in order to verify the following a The installation has been carried out in compliance with regulations and or COP b The correctness of the designation of the installation and c There is no visual damage to the installation INSPECTION AND FUNCTIONAL TEST OF INSTALLED WORKS Where tests are required to be witnessed by the Architect or his representative and site supervisory staff the Contractor shall give due advanced notice of not less than 3 days and provide details of date time and lists of works to be inspected and tested The Contractor shall carry out the tests and inspections as shown in the following sections and record the test results and as agreed between the Architect or his representative and the Contractor Registered or suitably qualified electrical workers shall be employed to conduct such tests Section D2 EE_GS Page of 1 2012 Edition SECTION D3 HANDOVER INSPECTION Before handover of any materials and equipment to the Architect or his repre
44. In accordance with ISO 8528 2005 an additional engine power of 10 of the rated power of the generating set shall be provided for governing purpose only e g transient load conditions and suddenly applied loads The difference in height between the generator set and the daily service tank shall not exceed the maximum value recommended by the generator set manufacturer The equipment and accessories to be installed and the details of the fuel oil supply system shall be subject to the approval of the Architect If an underground fuel oil storage tank is installed the associated piping fittings and accessories shall be installed as required to complete the fuel oil system of the generator set The underground fuel oil storage tank shall be complete with float control and other necessary accessories A solenoid control valve energised by the starting circuit shall be installed in the fuel oil pipe from the daily service tank to the storage tank Section C12 EE_GS Page 2 of 31 2012 Edition C12 1 3 General Requirements of Alternator a b c d e f The alternator shall be of self exciting self regulating and brushless type complete with permanent magnet exciter and shall comply generally with the requirements of ISO 8528 3 2005 The voltage regulation of the alternator apart from satisfying the requirements of the electrical loads as specified in terms of steady state and transient conditions shall be of th
45. K 5665 355 K 6530 510 K Each model of LED luminaire or self ballasted LED lamp shall be tested to comply with the above performance requirements The Contractor shall submit the test report from the accredited laboratories to certify each model of LED luminaire or self ballasted LED lamp complying with the standards or other recognized international national standards or other standards proposed by the Contractor and agreed by the Architect Section C9 Page 4 of 4 EE_GS 2012 Edition C10 1 GENERAL C10 1 1 C10 1 2 SECTION C10 DOMESTIC APPLIANCES Compliance with Regulation Domestic appliances together with their electric components and cabling shall comply with the currently in forced edition of a b Electrical Products Safety Regulation CAP 406G Laws of Hong Kong and TEC 60335 1 2006 Household and similar electrical appliances Safety Part 1 General requirements General Requirements a b c d e f Unless otherwise specified the domestic appliances shall be designed for operation on 220V 10 50 Hz 2 single phase a c supply Unless otherwise specified the domestic appliances shall be suitable in all respects for operation in ambient air condition of temperature range between O C and 40 C and relative humidity range between 0 and 99 with condensation due to temperature changes Unless otherwise classified all accessible metal parts of
46. R C fuses Indicating instruments shall be to IEC 60051 1997 of moving iron spring controlled type or moving coil with transducer type with 100 mm nominal diameter 240 scale dials and external zero adjustment Integrating meters shall be to IEC 62053 2003 The accuracy class shall be 2 5 for indicating instruments and 2 for integrating meters or better Selector switches shall be provided such that voltmeters can read voltages between phase and phase and between phase and neutral and that ammeters can read all phase and neutral currents Power factor meters shall be suitable for 3 phase 4 wire balanced or unbalanced loads having a four quadrant 360 scale to indicate both leading and lagging power factors Alternatively Digital Multifunction Power Meter complying with Clause C5 20 of this Specification can also be used Section C11 EE_GS Page 6 of 11 2012 Edition Separate current transformers CT in compliance with IEC 60044 1 2003 shall be used for measuring and protection applications Current transformers shall have accuracy Class of 3 or better for use with ammeters 1 or better for use with Watt hour meters and 10P or better for protection applications The product of rated accuracy limit factor and rated output of the protection CT shall not be less than 10 times the total rated burden of the trip circuit including the relays connection leads and overcurrent release where applicable Current transformers shall
47. Remote Radiators C12 6 3 Heat Exchangers C12 6 4 Water Circulating Pumps C12 6 5 Expansion Tank C12 6 6 Pipework and Valve C12 6 7 Hydraulic Test C12 6 8 Power Supply and Control System Fuel Supply System C12 7 1 Underground Horizontal Fuel Storage Tank C12 7 2 Daily Services Fuel Tank C12 7 3 Fuel transfer Pumping System C12 7 4 Pipeworks and Fittings C12 7 5 Diesel Fuel Level Switches Acoustic Treatment Installation C12 8 1 Performance Requirements C12 8 2 Scope of Work C12 8 3 Installation of the Acoustic Treatment System Exhaust Fan for Emergency Generator Room Lifting Hoist Warning Sign Schematic Diagrams Testing C12 13 1 Testing of Diesel Generating Sets C12 13 2 Testing of Control Cubicle C12 13 3 Testing of Daily Service Tank Fuel Storage Tank and Pipework C12 13 4 Testing of Noise Control System C12 13 5 Testing of Exhaust Fan Submission to the Authorities Table of Contents EE_GS Page 21 of 25 2012 Edition SECTION C13 HIGH VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND EQUIPMENT C13 1 C13 2 C13 3 C13 4 C13 5 C13 6 High Voltage General High Voltage Electric Motors C13 2 1 Performance Requirements C13 2 2 Enclosure C13 2 3 Thermal Insulation amp Characteristics C13 2 4 Motor Stators amp Windings C13 2 5 Rotor C13 2 6 Bearings C13 2 7 Motor Foundation C13 2 8 Provision for Cabling and Termination C13 2 9 Motor Termination Boxes C13 2 10 Markings and Data Plates C13 2 11 Temperatu
48. Stators amp Windings The motor winding insulation shall withstand voltage stress caused by switching of motor starter using SFe circuit breaker vacuum circuit breaker or vacuum contactor Motors shall be designed to permit high voltage tests in accordance with IEC 60034 1 2004 to be conducted after erection on site End windings shall be rigidly braced to prevent their movement at the specified service duty The insulation system of stator windings shall be of the resin rich type or the vacuum pressure impregnated type Windings shall be given a surface treatment where necessary to prevent deterioration resulting from adverse environmental conditions and for corona shield Winding coils shall be of the pre formed type Random wound type windings and hair pin type windings are not acceptable Stator slots shall be of the open type to facilitate easy insertion of replacement windings Rotor Unless otherwise specified the rotor shall have cage type copper copper alloy winding The limits of vibration shall comply with IEC 60034 14 2007 The rotor shall be dynamically balanced at its rated speed or a speed not less than 600 rpm to confirm that vibration levels are within the specified limit Means for fixing balancing weights in situ shall be provided at both ends of the rotor without the need to dismantle the motor for balancing on site For motors of 750 kW rating and above or where the induced shaft voltage exceeds 0 15V an
49. Table of Contents EE_GS Page 25 of 25 2012 Edition A1 1 A1 2 A1 3 PART A SCOPE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION A1 SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION INSTALLATION TO COMPLY WITH THIS GENERAL SPECIFICATION The electrical installation shall comply with this General Specification which details the intrinsic properties including materials and workmanship of the installation in so far as it is not overridden by the General Conditions of Contract Special Conditions of Contract Particular Specification for the Works Drawings and or written instructions of the Architect SCOPE OF THE WORKS This General Specification Particular Specification Tender Equipment Schedule and Drawings detail the performance requirements of the Works The Works to be carried out in accordance with this General Specification shall include the installation and supply of all materials necessary to form a complete installation including any necessary tests adjustments commissioning and maintenance as prescribed and all other incidental sundry components together with the necessary labour for installing such components for the proper operation of the installation TERMS AND DEFINITIONS In this General Specification the following words or expressions shall have the meanings assigned to them except when the context otherwise requires Al 3 1 Terms and Definitions Architect The Architect or the Maintenance Surveyor or the Supervising Officer as defined in th
50. The equipment shall be fully tested including motor loading at manufacturer s facility or by an approved testing authority to certify that the equipment conforms to the aforesaid standard Certificate of compliance shall be issued for each standard rating of VSD used after being fully tested at the manufacturing facility or by the testing authority C5 20 DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTION POWER METER C5 20 1 General Requirements a b c The microprocessor based Digital Multifunction Power Meter shall measure the electrical parameters including current voltage power factor active and reactive power and frequency by means of microprocessor technology The meter shall be able to communicate with PC based Building Management System via a common network protocol e g RS232 RS485 by means of plugging in communication module and without further modification of the basic unit Digital Multifunction Power Meter shall be housed in a single front access industrial grade enclosure designed and built as an integral part of the meter by the original manufacturer The meter shall then be panel mounted in the L V switchboard cubicles Alternatively the meter can be configurated for DIN rail mounting The display shall either be L E D or L C D with backlight with auto blinking function for prolonging the life of the display The meter shall be so arranged that the replacement of meter shall not require the switching off of the respective switch
51. a local agent to provide full technical support and after sales services Type test certificate for the surge protection device shall be submitted for approval by the Architect The certificate shall unless otherwise specified demonstrate that the equipment can fulfill the requirements stipulated in IEC 61643 1 2005 with the following performance Section C5 EE_GS Page 25 of 62 2012 Edition CS2 e f g 1 Surge protection device at the main LV switchboard shall be able to perform under a standard test wave of 20kV 1 2 50us voltage impulse and 10 kA 8 20us current impulse ii Surge protection device at the electrical distribution system shall be able to perform under a standard test wave of 6kV 1 2 50us voltage impulse and 3kA 8 20us current impulse It shall limit the transient voltage to below equipment susceptibility levels and iii Surge protection device at sub main distribution board shall be able to perform under a standard test wave of 6kV 1 2 50us voltage impulse and 0 5kA 8 20us current impulse Surge protection device shall be shunt or series connected to the concerned electrical installation to achieve maximum protection as recommended by the manufacturer It shall be installed in strict compliance with manufacturer s installation instructions and relevant safety standards and regulations Except for the panel mounted surge protection device all components and circuits of the surge protection devi
52. a range of tilting angle The construction of the tilting mechanism shall be of robust and durable construction Section C10 EE_GS Page 12 of 50 2012 Edition n The oscillating mechanism shall have a reinforced and reliable clutch that will slip or disengage for avoiding overturning when meeting an obstruction otherwise a mechanism shall be incorporated into the fan which can automatically swing to opposite direction when the fan meets an obstruction o The fan shall be fitted with adjustable height pedestal with positive locking arrangement The extended part of the pedestal shall be chromium plated and incorporated with a stopper at the end The base weight shall be sufficiently heavy to hold the fan in a stable manner when the fan is extended to its maximum height of approximately 1 5 m above the floor At the maximum working height the fan shall not overturn when operated in any normal position on a plane inclined at an angle of 10 to the horizontal p The fan shall be finished to manufacturer s standard light colour to be approved by the Architect q The construction of the fan shall be so designed that end user does not need any tools to assemble dissemble the fan guard and fan blade for cleaning r The fan shall be subject to function test for not less than 72 hours of continuous running and shall show no abnormal conditions such as overheat failing to oscillate and etc during the testing period C10 7 DOMES
53. a temperature detector Dial type thermometers or digital indicators with independently adjustable alarm and trip contacts shall be provided at the motor control switchboard to monitor the bearing temperatures Contacts shall be arranged to close for alarm indication or tripping and shall be so arranged that the operation of the alarm or tripping may be checked manually Section C13 EE_GS Page 9 of 38 2012 Edition c Bearing Coolant Failure Detector Where water cooled bearings are used a flow failure detector shall be provided Suitable timers and relays shall be provided to obviate any false alarm during the starting up of the motor set or on flow surges C13 3 HIGH VOLTAGE MOTOR CONTROL SWITCHBOARDS C13 3 1 General Requirements a b c d The motor control switchboards shall be of the single busbar indoor air insulated metalclad type formed into complete switchboards The high voltage switchgear and switchboards shall comply with IEC 62271 100 2006 and IEC 62271 200 2003 respectively The power to the high voltage motors shall be distributed from the high voltage motor control switchboards through the motor starters incorporated in the switchboards The control switchboards shall contain a motor starter for each motor set The switchboards shall but not be limited to include the following equipment 1 Incoming circuit breaker ii Motor starter iii Overcurrent and earth leakage protec
54. accessories shall be interchangeable with the steel boxes PVC boxes shall be provided with a brass earthing terminal complete with screw for the connection of circuit protective conductor They shall not be used for suspension of luminaires or other equipment where considerable heat will be produced or where the mass of the luminaire or equipment exceeds 3 kg Where a concealed conduit system is used in floor slab or wall a system of PVC rigid conduit fitted with a screwed to plain PVC converting adaptor firmly screwed into a deep pattern type cast iron ceiling mounted BESA box shall be employed for the suspension of luminaires or other equipment The system shall also be suitable Section B2 EE_GS Page 12 of 19 2012 Edition B2 3 5 B2 3 6 B2 3 7 B2 3 8 for the suspended load at the expected working temperature The threaded portion of the mating converting adaptor shall project to cover the full threaded portion of the BESA box and shall be screwed up tightly in order to make the conduit run mechanically continuous Any exposed threads on the BESA box shall be painted with at least two coats of anti rust paint Termination of PVC Conduit at Casing of Equipment Where a PVC conduit terminates at a casing a coupler and a PVC bush i e a plain to screwed PVC coupler with a male PVC bush or a screwed to plain PVC converting adaptor with a female PVC bush shall be used In the case of flexible
55. and must be sufficiently rigid to prevent distortion under full load conditions The mesh of the wires shall be closely enough to prevent small based containers from toppling and spilling their contents and ii Shelves shall preferably be supported from full height adjustable supports all must be of ample strength easily adjustable and designed to prevent the accidental tilting or release of one end of a shelf Refrigerant No Controlled Refrigerant as defined under the Ozone Layer Protection Controlled Refrigerants Regulation CAP 403B Laws of Hong Kong shall be used Accessories The refrigerator shall be supplied with all manufacturer s standard accessories which shall include the following Description of Accessories od Shelves in refrigerator compartment 3 Large full width egg racks 1 or half width egg racks 2 Ice cube trays 2 Butter tray plastic crisper with see through 1 plastic cover Labelling The refrigerator shall bear a label showing serial number power consumption voltage amperes and frequency The label shall be fixed rigidly at a conspicuous position on the equipment Section C10 EE_GS Page 47 of 50 2012 Edition C10 33 LED TABLE LAMP C10 33 1 General Requirements C10 33 2 C10 33 3 The LED table lamp shall be the lighting fitting including the driver lamp source diffuser flexible cord and all necessary accessories a b c d
56. anti condensation heater shall be controlled such that the heater shall be de energised when the starter is switched on and vice versa Heaters shall be wired from the motor control panel Belt Drives and Pulleys Pulleys shall be correctly aligned and any holding down bolts or fixings shall be positioned to ensure correct alignment Slide rails shall be provided for all motors driving through belts Purpose made adjusting devices shall be provided to adjust the belt tension and to secure the motors Protective Guards The protective guards shall be rigidly constructed It shall not be possible to remove any guard without the aid of a tool Section B9 EE_GS Page of 6 2012 Edition B9 1 6 Warning Label Motor arranged for automatic restart shall have a label of durable material permanently fixed to it and in a prominent position clearly inscribed as shown below DANGER THIS MOTOR IS AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLED AND MAY START WITHOUT WARNING ISOLATE BEFORE INSPECTION fe be th Jy a OM fe a eA a B9 2 MOTOR SWITCHGEAR STARTER AND CONTROL PANELS B9 2 1 B9 2 2 B9 2 3 General The motor switchgear starters and controls shall be housed in wall mounted local motor control panels or floor standing motor control switchboard as required Local Motor Control Panels The local motor control panel shall be of wall mounted type unless other
57. appropriate size Attachment to facilitate the pulling of cables through a duct shall be made to the cores insulation inner and outer sheaths and not to the armour in order to avoid twisting Attachment to the armour will only be permitted for small cables with the approval of the Architect When pulling power cables into small ducts cable lubricant which should not negatively interact with the cables they lubricate and should not increase the flame spread or decrease the fire resistance properties of the cable may be used for brushing onto the cable surfaces where they enter the duct to reduce friction during pulling When pulling in lead sheathed insulated power cables the following precautions shall be taken a Maximum stress in sheath 10 000kPa with stocking pulling grip b Maximum stress in conductors 70 000kPa with pulling eye attached to conductors and c Maximum pull shall be limited to 220 000 Newtons Section B3 EE_GS Page 2 of 15 2012 Edition B3 4 3 B3 4 4 B3 4 5 B3 4 6 B3 4 7 Internal Barrier In every vertical duct which is designed as totally enclosed without ventilation internal barriers shall be provided to prevent the air at the top of the duct from attaining an excessively high temperature The distance between adjacent barriers shall be the distance between floors Where the floor to floor distance exceeds 5m additional barriers shall be provided at an interval not exceeding 5m
58. at any point All conductors between the main busbars droppers and the outgoing protective devices not short circuit type tested to a fault current of 50 kA for 1 second at 0 25 lagging power factor shall be insulated by approved means to comply with the requirement that an internal short circuit between phases and or between phases and earth is only a remote possibility as stipulated in Clause 7 5 5 1 2 of TEC 60439 1 2004 Section C11 EE_GS Page 4 of 11 2012 Edition All busbars shall be made of hard drawn high conductivity copper to BS EN 13601 2002 and shall be electro tinned Construction marking and arrangement of the busbars connections and auxiliary wiring shall be to IEC 60439 1 2004 External busbars for connection to the Switchboard shall be fully insulated and arranged in such a manner that they will not obstruct access to other equipment All neutral conductors shall have cross sectional areas not less than that of the respective phase conductors and shall be distinguished by the color blue or by the initial letter N Whenever a vertical section of the Switchboard contains more than one outgoing circuit busbar risers or droppers to which the outgoing circuits are connected shall be provided and shall be arranged in such manner that an internal short circuit is not to be expected under normal operating conditions All auxiliary circuit wiring shall be PVC insulated with designated conductor temperature of 90 C to BS 6231 20
59. at its rated throughout power VSD shall conform to the following standards or other similar recognised international standards on Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC compliance for industrial or commercial applications i IEC 60068 2 6 2007 for vibration resistance where VSD is affected by vibration ii TEC 60068 2 27 2008 for shock resistance where VSD is affected by shock Git IEC 61000 4 2 2008 for electrostatic discharge immunity test iv IEC 61000 4 3 2008 for radiated radio frequency electromagnetic field immunity test v IEC 61000 4 4 2007 for electrical fast transient burst immunity test and vi IEC 61000 4 5 2009 for surge immunity test VSD shall be manufactured to ISO 9001 2008 Certificate of compliance shall be issued for each standard rating of VSD used in the Contract after being fully tested at the manufacturing facility Section C5 EE_GS Page 31 of 62 2012 Edition d e f b VSD shall be manufactured by a reputable manufacturer which has continuously manufactured VSD s for at least 5 years and their manufacturing facility shall have a local agent to provide full technical support which includes adequate spares holding and technical expertise in testing commissioning and trouble shooting Training shall be provided by the manufacturer s representatives for client on operational and maintenance aspects including essential trouble shooting techniques c
60. b c d e f g h i Q k D m The fan shall be of free standing type complete with a vertical supporting rod of adjustable working height The maximum working height of the fan shall be 1 5 m 10 above the floor The fan motor shall have sealed for life roller bearings or bushes The fan shall be statically and dynamically balanced and shall not have abnormal vibration or creeping on the floor during operation The fan shall have adequate mechanical strength and be so constructed as to withstand such rough usage as may be expected in normal use The material of the fan shall be fire resistant and non flame propagating The fan shall be of domestic type with smooth safe edges and easy to disassemble design for cleaning The fan blades shall be enclosed in a chromed and closely meshed metal guard The gap of the guard slots shall be not greater than 13 mm The fan shall equip with a thermal cut out device to protect the fan from abnormal operation The fan regulator shall comprise three speed settings and shall provide a switching off function complete with a timer switch for controlling of continuous operation and at least providing of time setting of 1 hour The fan shall be provided with oscillating and tilting mechanism for horizontal swing and vertical adjustment respectively The fan head shall be capable of being clamped or locked at any desired position within
61. be externally finished where applicable in semi gloss stoved enamel or cellulose The power factor correction capacitors shall be protected by high voltage high breaking capacity fuses with striker pins to IEC 60282 1 2005 The striker pin shall be arranged to operate an auxiliary contact to trip the starter circuit breakers The power factor correction capacitor cable box complete with cable glands shall be suitable for the termination of the high voltage power cables Section C13 EE_GS Page 36 of 38 2012 Edition C13 6 HIGH VOLTAGE POWER CABLES C13 6 1 C13 6 2 C13 6 3 General All high voltage power cables shall be insulated with cross linked polyethylene The 3 3 kV power cables shall comply with IEC 60502 1 2004 whereas 6 6 kV and up to 33 kV power cables shall comply with IEC 60502 2 2005 Where specified cables shall be wire armoured and finished overall with a continuous outer sheathing of polyvinyl chloride PVC All cables shall be designed for operation on a system earthed either direct or through resistance or reactance at one or more neutral points No straight through cable joints shall be installed without the approval of the Architect For identification the rating of the cable shall be impressed into the outer insulation at regular intervals Cross Linked Polyethylene XLPE Cables High voltage cross linked polyethylene insulated XLPE cables shall be of the 1900 3300 V grade for 3 3 kV power cab
62. be fixed and supported in the normal way by screws but the holes in the trunking shall always be made slightly oversize to allow for the movement of expansion Washers shall be used under the head of the screw which shall not be over tightened The spacing between adjacent supports for trunking shall not be Section B2 EE_GS Page 13 of 19 2012 Edition B2 3 9 greater than those given in Table B2 2 8 Earthing A PVC insulated cable shall be drawn into the conduit or trunking system to serve as the circuit protective conductor CPC the cross sectional area of which shall comply with IEC 60364 1 2009 and other associated parts of the standard for the size of the largest live conductors enclosed B2 4 SURFACE WIRING SYSTEM B2 4 1 B2 4 2 B2 4 3 B2 4 4 Type of Cable Where surface mounted wiring is specified sheathed copper cables shall be used for fixed installation Cables for 3 phase circuit shall be 450 750V grade or above Cables shall not be buried in concrete or plaster Flexible cables or flexible cords shall be used for connection to apparatus appliances or equipment via an appropriate wiring accessory Flexible cables or flexible cords shall not be used in fixed installation except for final connection to a fixed equipment Minimum Size of Live Conductors and CPC Cables shall have CSA not less than 1 0 mm for 6A circuits 1 5 mm for 10A circuits and 2 5 mm for 16A circuits Flexible cables and fle
63. be mounted without reduction of area of busbars or connections and be arranged for easy removal Protective relays shall be to IEC 60255 1 2009 and of the type as shown on the Drawings or as specified Where a protective relay consists of multi elements suitable labels shall be provided to indicate the phases to which the corresponding elements are connected Indicating lamps shall be of long life operating on 6V through a built in transformer All air circuit breakers other than those used for controlling the incoming supply and unless specified shall have overcurrent tripping facilities to give time delay overload current protection and instantaneous short circuit interruption The time current characteristics shall be submitted for inspection Shunt trip coils operated by power supply from the mains shall not be used For air circuit breakers controlling the incoming supply to the Switchboard the circuit protection shall be provided by the following devices a Electromechanical Type I D M T Overcurrent Protection Relay This relay shall have triple elements with current setting ranging from 50 to 200 in 25 tappings and with time setting from O to 1 3 seconds in variable steps The relay shall be of draw out case type flush mounted on the front panel The characteristic of the relay shall match with that of the Supply Company b Electromechanical Type I D M T Earth Fault Relay One single pole earth fault relay with cur
64. before application of paints and related products Tests for the assessment of surface cleanliness Pressure sensitive adhesive tapes for electrical purposes Part 3 Specifications for individual materials Sheet 1 PVC film tapes with pressure sensitive adhesive Wood Screws Hexagon Head Bolts Product Grade C Hexagon Head Screws Product Grade C Hexagon Nuts Product Grade C General Purpose Bolts and Screws Metric Series Radii under the Head Heat Treatable Steels Alloy Steels and Free Cutting Steels Part 13 Wrought Stainless Steels Binding and Identification Sleeves for Use on Electric Cables and Wires E Polyvinyl Chloride Insulated Cables of Rated Voltages up to and Including 450 750 V Part 3 Non Sheathed Cables for Fixed Wiring Electric cables Thermosetting insulated non armoured cables for voltages up to and including 450 750 V for electric power lighting and internal wiring and having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire Rubber Insulated Cables Rated Voltages up to and Including 450 750 V Part 7 Heat Resistant Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Rubber Insulated Cables Polyvinyl Chloride Insulated Cables of Rated Voltages up to and Including 450 750 V Part 4 Sheathed Cables for Fixed Wiring Specification for 300 500 V fire resistant electric cables having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire Part 1 Multicore cables Annex I Page 3 of 18 B
65. busbar including all electrical contact surfaces shall be silver or tin plated The busbars shall be of adequate size to carry the rated current continuously at mean ambient temperature of 35 C and shall not exceed the temperature rise limits in accordance with Clause 7 3 of IEC 60439 2 2005 Each bar shall be painted to indicate the phase to which it is connected Painting shall comprise a band of color at each accessible position to the busbars FEEDER UNIT Feeder unit shall be of manufacturer s proprietary product The rated current and rated short time withstand current of the feeder unit shall not be less than that of the busbar trunking system to which it is connected TAP OFF UNITS Tap off units shall be used for branch circuits taken off from the busbars MCCB to IEC 60947 2 2009 or H R C fuses to IEC 60269 1 2009 and other associated Parts of the Standard of appropriate current ratings and short circuit breaking capacities shall be provided as near as practically possible to the tapping position for protection of the branch circuits Plug in tap off units shall be attached on the busbar casing and held in position by means of wing nuts or other quick fastening and quick releasing device Tap off units shall make positive earth connection and shall be equipped with internal barriers to prevent direct contact Mechanical interlock shall be incorporated such that the tap off unit cannot be inserted or removed from the busbar tr
66. cable entry with an insulated bushing 1 The hand face dryer shall be completed with internal electrical overload protection for the fan motor and thermal cut out protection for the heater unit m The hand face dryer shall be marked with the symbol for drip proof or splash proof construction Section C10 EE_GS Page 36 of 50 2012 Edition C10 26 WALL CLOCK BATTERY OPERATED C10 26 1 General Requirements C10 26 2 C10 26 3 The clock shall be accompanied with the necessary battery adequate for operating the clock for at least 1 month Performance Requirements a The clock shall be tropicalised and dust proof b The accuracy of timekeeping shall not exceed 20 sec month at room temperature 25 C Construction a The clock face shall either be round or square in shape as specified in the Particular Specification b For round clock face clock the nominal clock face diameter shall range between 300 mm and 350 mm c For square clock face clock the nominal clock face side length shall range between 300 mm and 350 mm d The clock shall be flush mounted design on the wall and is to be free of any projections on the rear surface e The clock dial shall be white with large Arabic Numerals in black and graduated in minutes Alternative colour and design shall be subject to the approval of the Architect The hour minute and second full sweep hands shall be of distinct colour g The clock shall be
67. control operation A battery set and charger shall be provided for digital relay operation The digital relay shall provide at least 4 auxiliary contacts for the input output of other functions such as remote tripping alarms blocking logic watchdog etc Trip indicators shall be provided for identification of the type of fault condition Section C5 EE_GS Page 49 of 62 2012 Edition C5 24 DIGITAL POWER ANALYZER C5 24 1 General Requirements a The microprocessor based digital power analyzer shall measure and monitor the electrical parameters including current voltage power factor energy frequency and power quality parameters by means of microprocessor technology The digital power analyzer shall be able to communicate with PC based Building Management System via a common network protocol such as Modbus Lonworks via RS232 RS485 Ethernet communication link by means of plugging in communication module and without further modification of the basic unit b The digital power analyzer shall continuously monitor the power system and trigger alarm event logging for power monitoring and analysis The stored and instantaneous measurement data shall be recalled and displayed on the front panel upon pressing of keypad on the digital power analyzer and alternatively monitored by PC based application software supplied together with the analyzer c The digital power analyzer shall have waveform capture capability which shall be either ini
68. control switchboard the whole unit shall be enclosed in the switchboard from which no access can be gained to adjoining sections of the switchboard Both the main and auxiliary contacts shall be rated for uninterrupted and intermittent duty All starters shall be of the electrically held on pattern and shall not release until the voltage falls below 75 of nominal value All starters shall be of the air break triple pole electro magnetic type and shall comply with IEC 60947 4 1 2009 or IEC 60470 2000 with utilisation category suitable for the particular application as shown in Table I of IEC 60947 4 1 2009 The starter shall be capable of making and breaking currents without failure under the conditions stated in Table VII and Table VIII of IEC 60947 4 1 2009 for the required utilisation categories and the number of operation cycle indicated The duty rating of the contactors shall not be less than intermittent duty class 0 1 60 on load factor Where specified in the Contract Document the solid state soft motor starter can be used to start motors over 2kW The starter shall comply with the requirements for performance under short circuit conditions stipulated in IEC 60947 4 1 2009 and type of coordination shall be Type 1 unless otherwise specified Overload relay for a starter shall be of thermal type unless otherwise specified The trip class of starters shall be according to the classification of Table II of IEC 60947 4 1 20
69. designed in high degree of flexibility in ease of extension modification adaptability and re programming of the lighting installation by the building operator to cater for future alteration and rezoning re grouping of lighting control The CLM system shall be a widely distributed intelligent system any single point failure shall not impair the operation of the whole system The CLM system shall be designed in decentralized and non master slave configuration having addressable lighting control modules widely distributed throughout the areas as specified for connection of lighting Section C14 EE_GS Page 1 of 3 2012 Edition g h i G k D fittings lighting circuits and various field devices to suit the lighting control requirements With the distribution of lighting control modules amid the lighting fittings and or lighting circuits the control of its connected lighting fittings and field devices shall be effectively performed under direct supervision of the lighting control module The CLM system shall be capable of interfacing with the Central Control and Monitoring System CCMS via high level interface such that the CCMS is allowed under password authorization to retrieve various lighting control parameters without direct access to the workstation of the CLM system Where specified the CLM system shall be capable of interfacing with the control of air conditioning units such as variable air volume box or fan c
70. e The capacity of rating shall be proved by the production of printed manufacturer s rating sheets showing also the test condition All the ratings quoted shall conform to ISO 5151 1994 The maximum noise level generated by the room coolers operating at high cool and high fan setting shall be in accordance with the table below The noise level shall be measured at a distance of 1 5 m from the cool air discharge and at 1 2 m above the ground under a background noise level of less than 50 dBA Schedule Reference Noise Level C26 R26 Not exceeding 60 dBA C29 R29 C32 R32 C40 R40 C49 R49 Not exceeding 65 dBA C58 R58 C10 31 4 Construction a b The refrigerant used in the room coolers shall be of non CFC type An adjustable thermostat control shall be provided for each room cooler The thermostat shall be built into the case of the unit and not fixed on the outside Only the adjusting knob or dial is to protrude C10 32 REFRIGERATOR C10 32 1 Type of Refrigerator 6 types of refrigerator are under this specification they are Type Description 1 170 litres 2 170 litres not exceeding 1600 mm in height 3 270 litres 4 270 litres not exceeding 1600 mm in height 5 345 litres 6 345 litres not exceeding 1600 mm in height Section C10 EE_GS Page 43 of 50 2012 Edition C10 32 2 General Requirements a b c d e f g
71. e CVT shall be capable of generating sinusoidal wave voltage at the output even when its primary winding input voltage is distorted to non sinusoidal waveform such as square or quasi square waveforms f In case of CVT is operated continuously out of the specified voltage dip ride through range the output voltage shall dip as the input voltage dips g CVT shall be designed at minimum efficiency of 90 at an operating range of full load to 70 of rated load h CVT shall be provided with built in over current protection against short circuits at the output terminals i CVT shall be UL certified or tested to other equivalent certification Section C5 EE_GS Page 18 of 62 2012 Edition C5 13 2 Static Tap Switcher Voltage Regulator STSVR C5 13 3 a b c d e f g h i Static tap switcher voltage regulator STSVR shall comprise multi tapped autotransformer static tap switchers and control circuit STSVR shall be constructed of battery free maintenance free robust design highly reliable and durable The control circuit of STSVR shall monitor the variation of input supply voltage and regulate the static tap switcher on the autotransformer for maintaining the required output voltage The tap changing process initiated by the control circuit shall occur at zero crossing of the supply voltage in order to avoid interference or switching transient STSVR shall be designed to provid
72. emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire suitable for conductor operating temperature not exceeding 90 C IEC60502 1 2004 c 600 1000V fire resistant cross linked polyethylene XLPE insulated two core three core or four core sheathed with armour copper cable with solid or stranded conductor with low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire suitable for conductor operating temperature not exceeding 90 C Category F2 of BS 7846 2000 Fire resistant cable shall also comply with the fire performance requirement specified in Clause C2 1 6 d 500V light duty grade mineral insulated single core two core three core or four core copper sheathed copper cable with IEC 60702 1 2002 and IEC 60702 2 2002 e 750V heavy duty grade mineral insulated single core two core three core or four core copper sheathed copper cable IEC 60702 1 2002 and IEC 60702 2 2002 or f 600 1000V PVC insulated single core two core three core or four core PVC sheathed with armour copper cables with solid or stranded Section C3 EE_GS Page 1 of 7 2012 Edition C3 3 C3 4 C3 5 C3 6 C3 7 conductor suitable for conductor operating temperature not exceeding 70 C IEC 60502 1 2004 CONDUCTOR The requirement of conductor as stated in Clause C2 1 5 shall apply ARMOUR The armour shall be of galvanised steel wire for multi core cables Single core armoured cables shall be pro
73. examination on cause of breakdown account of repair replacement work done suggested precaution and or action required to prevent the recurrence of similar incident Interim report with proposal for repair replacement work shall be submitted to the Architect or his representative within 48 hours after the receipt of breakdown call A full report shall be available immediately after the rectification of breakdown for submission to the Architect and his representative Sample format of log and system performance sheet and breakdown report shall be submitted to the Architect or his representative for approval 2 months before completion of the installation If sample format is approved the Contractor shall provide at his own expenses all copies of log and system performance sheets and breakdown reports to be used within the Maintenance Period Section E2 EE_GS Page 2 of 2 2012 Edition SECTION E3 INSPECTION OPERATION amp MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS During the Maintenance Period the Contractor shall supply and install without additional cost to the Employer replacements for all and any equipment or parts thereof which may in the opinion of the Architect become unserviceable especially where the causes are attributable to faulty materials workmanship or inadequate performance The Contractor shall also replace all burnt out or defective lamps or luminaires for failure or deficiency in performance at no cost to the Employer if the failure
74. fixed at positions as stated on the Drawing Conduit for Staff Paging System Unless otherwise specified conduits for staff paging system shall be not less than 20 mm in diameter and shall be installed in accordance with Section B2 of this Specification Sub clause B8 1 5 shall also be applicable to this type of installation Conduit for Broadcast Reception System Conduits for Broadcast Reception System shall be of steel not smaller than 25 mm in diameter unless otherwise specified and shall be installed generally in accordance with Section B2 They shall be kept clear of power and telephone conduits and shall be arranged to cross them at right angles whenever possible Bends shall have an internal radius of not less than 115 mm Draw in boxes shall be provided at intervals of not exceeding 6m and at all 90 change of direction Outlet Box for Broadcast Reception System At each broadcast reception outlet position the conduit shall be terminated in a 47 mm deep 75 mm square steel box with galvanized sheet metal over lapping cover plate labelled with the type of installation unless otherwise specified The box shall be fixed at skirting level or otherwise as stated on the Drawing The metal overlapping cover plate shall be finished as the wall color B8 2 BELL AND AUDIBLE WARNING SYSTEM B8 2 1 B8 2 2 Class change Bell System for Schools Class change bell system shall be suitable for use on mains voltage and shall nor
75. in accordance with Part D of this Specification and shall be submitted to the Architect for approval All instruments used for testing shall be properly calibrated Section B8 EE_GS Page 14 of 14 2012 Edition SECTION B9 INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC MOTORS AND HIGH VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT B9 1 LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRIC MOTORS B9 1 1 B9 1 2 B9 1 3 B9 1 4 B9 1 5 Maintenance Access and Safety a Adequate access to the motors and their associated facilities shall be allowed such that the necessary periodical testing cleaning and maintenance can be carried out The motors shall not be installed in a position where surrounding plant or building work may obstruct in meeting such requirements b Each electric motor electric air heater battery or other electrical device which is controlled from the main control panel and is so situated that the panel is at a distance and or out of sight from the equipment shall be provided with a local stop lock control circuit switch where there is a separate control circuit plus a local main power supply circuit isolator in all such cases Terminals Exception for armoured cables all other cables appearing above floor level shall be enclosed in approved trunking solid or flexible conduit with approved provision for movement of the motor The terminal boxes for cable connection shall be suitably arranged to make a neat joint with the conduits or cables Anti Condensation Heater The
76. lengths or additional rods shall be installed For the latter application additional rods shall be driven into the ground outside the resistance area of the previously installed rod s Under normal circumstances a mutual separation of 3 5m is considered adequate Tape Electrode Tape electrode shall be untinned copper strip of not less than 25 mm x 3 mm in cross section Tape electrode shall be used only if specified by the Architect In case where several tapes are required for connection in parallel to achieve a low earthing resistance they may be installed in parallel lines or they may radiate from a point Plate Electrode Plate electrode shall be of copper not less than 3 mm in thickness having dimensions as indicated on the Drawings or Particular Specification subject to a maximum of 1200 mm x 1200 mm In case the earthing resistance achieved by one plate is not sufficiently low for the purpose required additional plates shall be installed The plates shall be installed outside the resistances area of the previously installed plate s Electrode in Deep Bored Hole As an alternative electrode may be buried in a deep bored hole of 20 to 30m deep and of about 100 mm diameter provided by the building contractor where the soil conditions are unfavourable In such case a 12 5 mm diameter copper inner core rod electrode or 16mm galvanised or stainless steel inner core rod electrode connected together to form the required length
77. lifting purposes Grade T 8 non calibrated for chain slings etc Short link chain for lifting purposes Grade T types T DAT and DT fine tolerance hoist chain Components for Slings Safety Part 5 Forged Steel Lifting Hooks with Latch Grade 4 Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven alternating current generating sets Part 6 Test methods Method for Rating Industrial Noise Affecting Mixed Residential and Industrial Areas Dimensions and Output Series for Rotating Electrical Machines Part 1 Frame Numbers 56 to 400 and Flange Numbers 55 to 1080 Dimensions and Output Series for Rotating Electrical Machines Part 2 Frame Numbers 355 to 1 000 and Flange Numbers 1180 to 2360 Rotating Electrical Machines Part 8 Terminal Markings and Direction of Rotation Electric Cable Soldering Sockets Specification Industrial Platinum Resistance Thermometer Sensors High Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 100 High Voltage Alternating Current Circuit Breakers High voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 200 AC metal enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV Annex I Page 17 of 18 C12 10 2 C12 10 2 C12 10 2 C12 10 2 C12 10 2 C12 10 3 C12 13 1 c C12 13 4 C13 2 2 C13 2 2 C13 2 8 b C13 2 9 b C13 2 11 a C13 3 1 a C13 3 1 f C13 3 3 C13 3 4 a C13 3 4 e C13 3 1 a C13 3 1 f C13 3 3 C13
78. made of hot dip galvanized steel shall be provided to prevent falling fabric from contact with the heater tube as to create a fire risk B5 6 WATER HEATER AND WATER BOILER B5 6 1 B5 6 2 B5 6 3 Oversink Water Heater Supply to an oversink water heater shall be by means of a 13A fused connection unit controlled by a 20A D P switch with pilot light at a distance not less than 2 m from any water taps The front plate of the fused connection unit shall have an outlet hole and the necessary cord grip for the flexible cable In a surface wiring installation the fused connection unit and the 20 A D P switch shall each be mounted on a moulded box or plastic pattress to IEC 60670 1 2003 and the associated parts of the standard Other Type of Water Heater Supply to a domestic thermal storage or instantaneous water heater shall be connected to an individual final circuit Single phase water heater shall be controlled by a double pole switch of adequate rating and with pilot light Three phase water heater shall either be controlled by a 4 pole switch of adequate rating and with pilot light or by a 20A double pole switch with pilot light through a 4 pole contactor of adequate rating In a concealed or surface conduit installation the PVC insulated cables shall be enclosed in a conduit from the control switch to a standard circular conduit box fitted with a dome cover and then through a flexible conduit from the dome cover to the water hea
79. metal reflector shall be polished anodized and shall be designed to give an asymmetrical light distribution of beam angle to 1 10 peak to approximately the following requirements Section C8 EE_GS Page 3 of 4 2012 Edition C8 5 3 a for 750 1500W MBIL or LBS HIT DE lamp Horizontal 90 Vertical 9 above peak 41 below peak and b for 400W SON TD or LBS HST DE lamp Horizontal 84 Vertical 4 above peak 19 below peak The heat resistant toughened glass shall be fitted to a non ferrous metal front frame with corrosion resistant hinges and four swivel bolts stainless steel for securing to the main body and provided with weatherproofing silicon rubber gasket between the main body and toughened front glass The lampholder assembly shall be suitable for accepting the lamp as specified They shall be incorporated with appropriate heat sinks if necessary to avoid overheating Weatherproof wiring terminal box shall be mounted at the rear side of the main body suitable for housing a two way terminal block each terminal suitable for 1x10 mm cable Cable entry is provided via a combined cable gland cord grip Earthing stud terminal shall be provided Internal wiring shall be of heat resistant type to the appropriate IEC Standard The control gear shall be suitable for operation of the lamp as specified and shall consist of a ballast ignitor transformer and power factor correction capacitor s as appropriate to enabl
80. mm long where at least 1 set of hanger or bracket is required shall be supported by at least 2 sets of hangers or brackets Supports shall be properly spaced at distance not exceeding 1500 mm for straight run to satisfactorily support the weight of the tray and cables Bends In general large radius bend shall be used for the wire mesh cable tray system 90 bend shall not be installed unless otherwise approved by the Architect Earthing The wire mesh cable tray shall be bonded and earthed throughout in order to maintain the earth continuity for equipotential bonding Section B3 EE_GS Page 12 of 15 2012 Edition B3 11 B3 10 5 Safety Working Load The weight of cables per span of the wire mesh cable tray shall be uniformly distributed and shall not exceed the maximum working load specified by the manufacturer INSTALLATION OF CABLE LADDER B3 11 1 B3 11 2 B3 11 3 B3 11 4 Dropout Plate for Cable Exit Dropout plate of width same as the cable ladder shall be provided to support the cables locally as they exit a ladder down between the rungs Flexible Expansion Couplers across Building Expansion Joint The cable ladders shall be jointed by flexible expansion couplers across the expansion joints of the building structure The selection and installation details of such flexible couplers shall be recommended by the manufacturer and submitted to the Architect for acceptance Rigid fitting across the expansion joi
81. nearest steel conduit or conduit box forming an integral part of the conduit installation For concealed steel conduit installation the supplementary bonding conductor shall be terminated at via a telephone cord outlet plate a copper earth terminal fitted inside a metal conduit box to IEC 60670 1 2003 and the associated parts of the standard forming an integral part of the conduit installation The metal conduit box shall be located as near as possible to the bonding position and the exposed part of the supplementary bonding conductor shall be made as short as possible CIRCUIT PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR CPC B7 7 1 B7 7 2 B7 7 3 B7 7 4 General Circuit protective conductor CPC may be formed by a separate cable the metallic sheath or armour of a cable part of the same cable as the associated live conductor rigid steel conduits trunking or ducting or the metal enclosure of the wiring system Flexible conduits and the exposed conductive parts of equipment shall not form part of the circuit protective conductor CPC for Socket Outlet For every socket outlet a separate circuit protective conductor shall be provided connecting the earth terminal of the socket outlet and that inside the enclosure accommodating the socket outlet CPC for Flexible Conduit For every length of flexible conduit a separate circuit protective conductor shall be provided inside the conduit to ensure the earth continuity of the installation between
82. of high yield strength steels for cold forming General delivery conditions Metallic Coatings Hot Dip Galvanized Coatings on Ferrous Materials Gravimetric Determination of the Mass per Unit Area Hot Dip Galvanized Coatings on Fabricated Iron and Steel Articles Specifications and Test Method General Requirements for Electrical Accessories Switches for Household and Similar Fixed Electrical Installations Part 1 General Requirements Annex I Page 5 of 18 C2 2 5 C2 3 1 C2 3 2 C2 3 4 C2 2 6 C2 4 7 C2 3 1 C2 3 2 C2 4 1 C2 4 1 C2 5 C2 4 2 C2 4 2 C3 2 c C3 2 d C3 2 e C3 10 1 C3 12 1 C3 10 1 C3 12 1 C3 10 1 C3 11 2 C3 12 1 C4 1 C4 2 1 EE_GS 2012 Edition Standard Description Part and Clause No TEC 60529 2009 BS 1363 2 1995 BS 546 1950 TEC 60309 2 2005 TEC 61558 1 2005 TEC 61558 2 5 1997 TEC 60269 1 2009 BS 1363 1 1995 TEC 60570 2003 BS 667 2005 BS 67 1987 IEC 60061 1 2005 TEC 60061 2 2005 TEC 60238 2008 IEC 61184 2009 Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures IP Code 13 A Plugs Socket Outlets Adaptors and Connection Units Part 2 Specification for 13 A Switched and Unswitched Socket Outlets Two Pole and Farthing Pin Plugs Socket Outlets and Socket Outlet Adaptors for AC 50 60 Hz Circuits up to 250 V Plugs socket outlets and couplers for industrial purposes Part 2 Dimensional interchangeability requir
83. of good quality paper that is sufficiently opaque to avoid show through Unless otherwise specified in the Contract the manuals shall be bound in durable loose leaf four ring binders with hard covers The manuals shall have labels or lettering on the front cover and spine The Architect s approval shall be obtained on this at the draft manual stage The electronic copy of manuals including the technical literatures shall be in PDF format readable by Acrobat Reader Freeware Section A4 EE_GS Page 4 of 10 2012 Edition A4 4 3 A4 4 4 Checking and Approval The Contractor shall submit 3 sets of the first draft of O amp M Manuals together with a list of recommended spare parts for one year s operation and a list of special tools both complete with prices to the Architect for comment within 28 days of the issuance of the completion certificate The Contractor shall submit 2 sets of the first draft of the User Manual to the Architect for comment at least 56 calendar days before the date of completion The Architect will check the drafts and return them to the Contractor within 42 days from the date of submission with comments necessary for a final and approved set of document The Contractor shall then make all necessary amendments to the documents and resubmit them to the Architect within 21 days from the date of receipt of comments The Contractor shall submit 4 sets of hard copies one of which shall be the original and on
84. of the guard slots shall be not greater than 13 mm Section C10 EE_GS Page 18 of 50 2012 Edition d e The electric fire shall have adequate mechanical strength and stability to withstand rough handling as may be expected in normal use The electric fire shall be fitted with a pull cord ON OFF switch C10 11 2kW CONVECTOR FIRE C10 11 1 General Requirements a b The convector fire shall comply with IEC 60335 2 30 2009 The convector fire shall be fitted with a 1 25 mm 3 core PVC insulated and sheathed flexible cord of approximately 3m in length and a suitably fused 13 A plug C10 11 2 Performance Requirements The power rating shall range from 2 kW to 2 5 kW C10 11 3 Construction a b c d e The convector fire shall be of vertical floor standing type The convector fire shall be of robust and all steel construction with no sharp edges non marking feet if applicable and suitably finished and protected with corrosion and heat resistant paints of approved type The convector fire shall have an on off switch incorporating an indicating lamp showing that power is available The convector fire shall have an adjustable thermostat for room temperature control The convector fire shall be fitted with a close mesh chromium plated front grille The gap of the grille slots shall be not greater than 13 mm C10 12 2kW OIL FILLED ELECTRIC RADIATOR C10 12 1 General Requirements a
85. opened or removed only by means of a tool Wiring accessories shall meet the requirements of Section C4 and shall be installed as near as practicable to the appliances to be connected Fuse links shall comply with IEC 60127 1 2006 and the other associated Parts of the Standard and shall have current ratings suitable for the appliances to be controlled Flexible cables for final connection to domestic appliances shall be white in colour unless otherwise specified and shall be circular sheathed twin core with circuit protective conductor CPC to IEC 60189 1 2007 and the associated parts of the standard and IEC 60227 1 2007 and the associated parts of the standard PVC insulated or to IEC 60245 1 2008 and the associated parts of the standard rubber insulated all with copper conductors Twin core cables without earth wire are only allowed for double insulated appliances classified as Class II appliances under IEC 61140 The cores of the flexible cables shall have identification colours in accordance with Section Table C3 7 in Section C3 Not Used Engraving for Identification The front plate of every switched socket outlet fused connection unit or control switch feeding a fixed domestic appliance shall be engraved in accordance with Sub section B1 2 to indicate correctly its function Earthing of Appliance All domestic appliances except Class II equipment to IEC 61140 shall be effectively earthed to the main earth via a circuit pro
86. pair of handles for easy fixing removal of the panels The Switchboard shall be of uniform height and uniform depth front to back throughout its length and shall present a neat and tidy appearance Section C11 EE_GS Page 2 of 11 2012 Edition Unless otherwise specified the Switchboard shall be constructed generally to Form 3b of IEC 60439 1 2004 The switch control units in each cubicle shall be arranged to form a multi tier arrangement The compartment for housing the incoming outgoing terminals for external conductors shall be of ample dimensions for accommodating the external conductors including space for spreading of the cores Suitable mounting brackets or cable supports shall be provided to prevent the terminals or cables being subjected to stresses which may reduce their normal life or performance All switches shall be provided with mechanical interlocks so that their doors covers and the like can only be opened when the switches are in the off position and it shall not be possible to close the switches while the doors covers and the like are opened except by overriding the interlock or using a tool The interlock shall automatically be restored on reclosing the doors covers and the like The exterior of each Switchboard shall be finished to a light grey or the manufacturer s nearest standard colour The end plates shall be of non corrosive type and finished to match with the color of the switchboard whereas the external
87. plates shall be fixed by studs and nuts Separate plates shall be supplied for termination chambers Joints shall be machined flat and fitted with neoprene rubber gaskets A shroud having a minimum breakdown voltage of 20 kV shall be fitted over each cable terminal Section B9 EE_GS Page 3 of 6 2012 Edition B9 5 HIGH VOLTAGE MOTOR CONTROL SWITCHBOARD B9 5 1 B9 5 2 B9 5 3 General Requirements a b c d The switchboard shall be mounted firmly on to the concrete floor finished to the standard requirements as recommended by the equipment manufacturer The floor construction shall be designed to withstand the operating weight and impact loading of the switchboard Individual panels shall be erected to true plumb vertically and horizontally on suitable guides rails as standard accessories from the same manufacturer The height of the instrument panel above floor level shall not exceed 2400 mm All panels constituting a complete switchboard shall be of equal height Bolted on rear and top covers shall be designed to gain access to individual circuits without exposing other circuits which may be alive Switchboards shall not be located across floor expansion joints Before steelworks is painted it shall be treated and degreased by an approved method such as grit blasting to ISO 8502 2006 or chemical pickling and an approved anti rusting priming coat applied The panels shall be externally finished in semi g
88. pockets and iv apply bitumen fabric reinforced tape or approved equivalent on the pipe with minimum 55 overlap as an outerwrap Painting of Pipework All pipework other than the buried pipes shall be painted with one coat of zinc rich primer before installation and painted immediately after installation with one coat of epoxy based under coat and two finishing coats of best quality paint C12 7 5 Diesel Fuel Level Switches a b General i The level switches shall be manufactured to IEC 60079 0 2004 Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas Atmospheres and IP Model Code of Safe Practice Electrical of the Institute of Petroleum Code of Great British IPMCSP Classification i The level switch shall be of Group HA and Temperature Class T1 in accordance with IEC 60079 0 2004 ii The electrical components of the level switch installed in the vapour space above fuel and inside the fuel tank s shall be of the type of protection of EEx ia which is suitable for installation in Zone 0 Hazardous Area as Classified in IPMCSP Section C12 EE_GS Page 22 of 31 2012 Edition c d iii The electrical components of the level switch installed outside of the fuel tank shall be of the type of protection of EEx ib or EEx d or EEx P which are all suitable for installation in Zone 1 Hazardous Area as classified in IPMCSP Performance Requirements Unless otherwise stated the level switch in g
89. position to the foundations The Contractor shall submit structural calculations through a registered structural engineer to substantiate the foundation is structurally sound and is suitable for use in the local environment in particular under typhoon conditions at a wind speed up to 80m s Should there be any queries on the construction of the foundations the Architect s advice shall be sought Service Box A galvanized steel service box shall be provided on each pole at an appropriate height above ground level to accommodate the MCB control box The service box can be integrated with the lamp pole Each lamp circuit shall be protected by an MCB Where the CSA of the incoming outgoing cable cores are larger than that which can be accommodated by the terminal of the MCB a fixed insulated connector block of adequate rating shall be installed with a tail to the MCB Alternatively a copper busbar may be used Where the service box serves more than one circuit the supply to the MCB shall be by means of a copper busbar of adequate rating The phase conductors of the incoming outgoing cables shall then be terminated to the busbar by means of cable sockets Each control box shall be fitted with a neutral block of adequate rating and having sufficient number of ways for the incoming outgoing cable cores It shall be securely fixed to the base of the control box by means of a 6 mm thick paxolin block The service box shall be fitted with a 3
90. purpose The jointing method and procedure as laid down by manufacturer shall be followed strictly Identification at Joint or Termination At each joint or termination a non ferrous metallic label shall be fixed to the cable giving the size and identification of the cable e g 50 mm 4 core XLPE SWA PVCS copper cable to Services Block Earth Continuity across Joint A circuit protective conductor having adequate cross sectional area shall be installed and connected to maintain the effectiveness of the earth continuity across every cable joint Section B3 EE_GS Page 5 of 15 2012 Edition B3 7 5 B3 7 6 B3 7 7 Straight through Joint for Copper Conductors In such joint the two conductors shall be butted together after the strands have been soldered solid and shall be jointed by means of a weak back ferrule soldered to the cores Soldering shall be carried out by pouring tin man s solder over the cores and weak back ferrule Under no circumstances shall direct flame from a blow lamp be used for soldering As an alternative conductors may be jointed by approved type compression connectors using the appropriate tools and connectors Tee joint for Copper Conductor When two cables with copper conductors are tee jointed the branch conductor shall be connected to the main conductor by means of claw type or weak back ferrules The strands in both branch and main conductors are to be sweated solid before sweating to the ferrul
91. rest of the LV Switchboard such that failure of the equipment will not affect the operation of the LV Switchboard The equipment shall be housed in a front access industrial grade enclosure with epoxy powder coating All exposed ferrous metal surfaces of the capacitor bank where applicable shall be treated with rust inhibiting primer paint undercoat and finished to a colour approved by the Arhitect Section C5 EE_GS Page 46 of 62 2012 Edition f Blocking Filter or De tuning Reactor Each power factor correction capacitor bank step shall be equipped with series connected blocking filter or de tuning reactors if specified in the Particular Specification to suppress harmonic and inrush currents for the protection of capacitors and components of the installation as well as to avoid or attentuate the harmonic amplification present in the power distribution network The equipment here refers to the power factor correction equipment The reactors shall be constructed to IEC 60076 6 2007 and shall be rated to handle 110 of the capacitor fundamental current continuously to compensate for capacitor tolerance and aging The reactor shall be rated to handle 5th harmonic current of a magnitude equal to 15 of the capacitor current rating The nameplate on the de tuning capacitor bank shall indicate the rated fundamental and harmonic currents and frequencies The reactors shall be copper wounded with class H 180 C insulation system and shall be
92. return socket connection on the top of tank complete with all the necessary fittings and union coupling for the connection to the return pipe or plugged with a brass screw cap if it is not used A tapped vent socket connection on the top of tank complete with all the necessary fittings and union coupling for the connection to the vent pipe One quick closing valve installed on the delivery pipe complete with all necessary linkage for operation from outside the building If steel wire linkage and pulleys are used the wire must be properly adjusted in length and protected and the pulleys securely anchored Section C12 EE_GS Page 18 of 31 2012 Edition c viii The tank shall be fitted with an approved content gauge unit Provide an accurate measuring device for the calibration of the content gauge and a supporting stand which shall be fabricated form angle iron complete with strut and tie members as may be deemed necessary They shall be designed in such a way that it will be possible to remove the tank without first lifting it A mild steel oil drip tray welded to the angle bracket or stand shall also be included Exact height of the frame shall be determined to suit site requirement Painting of the Daily Service Fuel Tank All parts of the exterior surfaces of the tank shall be thoroughly cleaned by mechanical means to remove all rust mill scale grease and other foreign matters to achieve a bright rust free and dry surface an
93. ribbed surface complying to BS 921 1976 or other technically equivalent national or international standards laid in front of and at the rear of the cubicle The rubber mats shall be continuous sheets of minimum thickness of 10 mm each of same length as the cubicle and minimum width of not less than 1000 mm or the width of the space between the front or back of the cubicle to the adjacent wall C12 3 OPERATION REQUIREMENT C12 3 1 Automatic Operation Unless otherwise specified the generating set shall be arranged for automatic start automatic full load transfer and automatic stop All automatic operations shall be provided with manual override facilities a b c d e f Failure of one or more phases of the mains supply or a reduction in voltage to less than 80 normal shall initiate a timing device adjustable in the range of 0 to 5 seconds If the failure persists at the expiry of this pre set time delay the engine start sequence shall be initiated On receipt of the start signal the set shall run up to speed and accept the essential loads automatically as soon as possible and within a maximum period of 12 seconds The automatic load transfer shall be by means of the change over switch or remote opening closing of A C B at the main L V switchboard On restoration of the mains supply the set will continue to run and supply essential loads for an adjustable period of 0 to 10 minutes Thereafter automatic
94. rust proof or manufactured from non ferrous metal f The main terminals shall be mounted on the base at the back and accessible for mains connections by removing the exterior back panel g The cooker shall have adequate mechanical strength and be so constructed as to withstand such rough usage as may be expected in normal use Section C10 EE_GS Page 30 of 50 2012 Edition h i 0 k D Radiant rings and oven shall be easily removable to facilitate cleaning The cooker shall be finished in white or cream vitreous enamel paint Internal wiring of the cooker shall be suitable for high temperature operation The cooker shall be fitted with a 3 core 2m long approximately power supply cable conformed to BS 6500 2000 and controlled by a 20 A D P switch The cooker shall be fitted with overload protection switch C10 20 DOMESTIC ELECTRIC COOKER FOUR RADIANT PLATES TYPE C10 20 1 General Requirements The cooker shall comply IEC 60335 2 6 2005 C10 20 2 Performance Requirements The total electrical loading shall be made up with the components having the ratings as below a b c Radiant Plates total not less than 5 8 kW Grilling Compartment not less than 2 5 kW and Oven not less than 2 5 kW C10 20 3 Construction a b The overall dimensions shall be 1 Total Height approximately 1300 mm ii Height to Hob approximately 900 mm Git Width approximately 5
95. s certificate number Screw or Bolt Screws or bolts for securing individual components of apparatus and luminaires shall only be removed by the using of a tubular box spanner complying with BS 2558 1954 or a hexagon wrench key complying with BS 2470 1973 Luminaire Unless otherwise specified luminaires shall comply with IEC 60079 0 2007 and the associated parts of the standard and shall be suitable for use in Zone 1 where gases exist is of Group IIA or Group IB classification as specified in IEC 60079 20 1 2010 with temperature classification of T6 85 C Where tubular fluorescent luminaires are specified they shall have starterless ballasts Conduit Pendant At all tube pendant points a three way tee circular or rectangular junction box shall be provided The conduit down drop shall be fitted direct to the threaded spout of the box Screwed pendant covers shall not be used Cables or Conduits Passing through Floor Wall or Partition Where cables or conduit passing through a floor wall or partition that forms a gas or fire barrier the hole provided for them shall be made good with material determined as incombustible in accordance with the method of BS 476 4 1970 to the full thickness of the floor wall or partition Alternatively cable glands or cable transits may be used for this purpose Where a run of conduit irrespective of size passes from a hazardous area to a non hazardous area a stopper box or sealing device sh
96. saddles shall not exceed the values given Table B3 8 2 Saddles shall also be provided at a distance not exceeding 150 mm away from a termination and from both sides of a bend Table B3 8 2 Spacing of Saddles for Mineral insulated Cable Overall diameter Maximum spacing of cable d mm Horizontal run Vertical run d lt 9 600 mm 800 mm 9 lt d lt 15 900 mm 1200 mm d gt 15 1500 mm 2000 mm Bending Radius The minimum internal bending radius for a mineral insulated cable shall be 6 times the overall diameter of the cable Cable Loop for Prevention of Vibration and Low Temperature Cold Store A loop shall be introduced in a cable immediately before its entry into an equipment which is subject to vibration or occasional movement A clear space of at least 10 mm shall be maintained at the point in the loop where the cable passes over itself Cable loop or similar means shall be provided for mineral insulated cables serving and running inside low temperature cold store Cable Termination Cable terminations shall generally comply with IEC 60702 2 2002 The cable to be terminated shall be cut screwed sealed with cold compound and fitted with brass terminating glands nuts compression ring gland body sealing pot disc and sleeves The conductors shall be carried unbroken through the sealing pot to the terminal sockets or clamping screws Section B3 EE_GS Page 9 of 15 2012 Edition B3 8 6 B3 8 7 B3 8
97. screw and bronze rising stem Disconnecting flanges shall be installed at valves and at suitable locations for cleaning and removal of piping Where pipes pass through walls or slabs pipe sleeves shall be provided Pipes and valves shall be painted in colours with directional arrow indication Hydraulic Test a Water system and circuits shall be hydraulically tested b Test pressure for water circuits and components shall be 2 times working pressure or 1 5 working pressure plus 3 5 bar whichever is lower Section C12 EE_GS Page 15 of 31 2012 Edition C12 6 8 Power Supply and Control System a b Power supply to the remote radiator and the pump shall be fed from the control cubicle All cables shall be PVC insulated to IEC 60189 2 1981 and run in steel conduits or PVC armoured cable as appropriate Control panel housing fuseswitch the starter and control circuit for the remote radiator and the water pump shall be provided They shall be automatically started and stopped in line with the operation of the diesel generating set C12 7 FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM C12 7 1 Underground Horizontal Fuel Storage Tank a Construction 1 ii iii iv v vi The construction of the underground fuel storage tank shall comply with BS 2594 1975 or other technically equivalent national or international standards All joints in the tank shell and dished ends shall comply with EN 1011 1 1998 and BS EN 4
98. shell shall consist of either a seamless steel or brass pipe or a fusion welded steel cylinder with the necessary parts and flange welded in place The tubes may be externally finned or grooved to increase exchange surface and shall be expanded into grooved holes in the tube plates and the ends belled Welding of the tubes to the tube plate shall not be accepted The tubes shall be made of either copper or brass The tube plates and supports shall be of stainless steel Water Circulating Pumps a b c d Two water circulating pumps one duty and 1 standby shall be provided for each diesel generating set The two pumps shall work automatically and alternatively as duty and standby or controlled manually by a selector switch on the control panel The pump shall be centrifugal type and direct driven through flexible coupling by electric motor fixed on a common bed plate The pumps shall be constructed to meet the following requirement Pump casing Cast Iron Impeller Leaded Gunmetal Shaft Stainless Steel Grade 316 Bearing Ball or Ball and Roller Seals Mechanical and Bolt and Nuts Stainless Steel The pump motor shall be Class B insulation suitable for 380V 50 Hz 3 phase supply The speed of the motor shall not exceed 1500 rpm Section C12 EE_GS Page 14 of 31 2012 Edition C12 6 5 C12 6 6 C12 6 7 Expansion Tank a An expansion tank of suitably capacity for each water circulating sy
99. such as the British Approval Services for Electrical Equipment in Flammable Atmospheres BASEEFA The luminaire shall be suitable for installation in Zone 1 hazardous area as classified in IEC 60079 10 1 2008 The enclosure of the luminaire shall comply with the requirements for temperature classification T6 i e maximum surface temperature does not exceed 85 C as stated in IEC 60079 0 2007 and Gas Group IB as stated in IEC60079 20 1 2010 The ingress protection shall be at least IP66 to IEC 60529 2009 The body casting control gear housing and end covers shall be constructed with cast aluminium at least to ISO 3522 2006 Al Si5Cu3 or grade LM4 of BS 1490 1988 and with suitable coating for increased protection against corrosion The fluorescent lamp shall be housed in a cylinder of borosilicate glass and flamesealed at the end of the casing Unless otherwise specified the starting arrangement shall be electronic start and the control gear components shall be installed on a removable metal tray enclosed in a separate housing which shall be provided with at least 20 mm conduit entries for through connections The luminaire shall be suitable for either 20 mm diameter conduit suspension or direct on ceiling mounting by hook brackets with locking screw which mates with catch bracket The luminaire shall also be suitable for wall mounting without diminution of performance The incoming terminal chamber shall be an integral part of the bod
100. suitable coating to prevent corrosion Section B2 EE_GS Page 19 of 19 2012 Edition SECTION B3 INSTALLATION OF POWER CABLES CABLE TRAYS AND CABLE LADDERS B3 1 B3 2 GENERAL B3 1 1 Scope This Section covers the installation of power cable which includes those listed in Clause C3 2 of Section C3 It also covers the installation of the associated cabling facilities including cable trays and cable ladders Unless otherwise specified elsewhere all cables shall have copper conductors B3 1 2 Electromagnetic Interference To minimize the electromagnetic interference generated from single core cables the following arrangements shall be adopted a All the single core cables of a circuit shall be of the same conductor same cross sectional areas same type same construction and from the same manufacturer b All the single core cables of a circuit shall be of equal length and shall follow the same route of installation c The single core cables shall not be able to operate individually and d The layout of single core cables shall be arranged as shown in Figure B3 1 2 d at the end of this Section B3 CABLE MOUNTED ON SURFACE Unless otherwise specified power cables shall be mounted on the surface of wall or ceiling or other building structure They shall be cleated in position by approved type cable cleats or cable saddles Cable cleats or cable saddles shall be provided along the entire cable route according
101. switchgear and controlgear assembly TTA of Low Voltage Cubicle Switchboard hereafter called the Switchboard DESIGN REQUIREMENTS Unless otherwise specified the scope of work shall include the design of the Switchboard and selection of equipment and components including due consideration of other components of the Electrical and other Installations to ensure that the Switchboard conforms to the specified performance requirements All design works including relevant information data and calculations shall be submitted to the Architect for approval PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS The Switchboard shall comply with IEC 60439 1 2004 All materials and workmanship shall comply where applicable with all relevant TEC B S or EN Standards and all relevant sections of this Specification The Switchboard shall comply with the electromagnetic compatibility requirement of IEC 60439 1 2004 Immunity and emission tests shall be carried out for the switchboard assemblies in accordance with the testing requirements in IEC 60439 1 2004 unless the exemption conditions stipulated in Clause 7 10 2 of IEC 60439 1 2004 are satisfied The Works shall be carried out in a manner consistent with good practice in Hong Kong The Switchboard shall be of multi cubicle type assembled from compartments housing the busbars switches etc as shown on the Drawings suitable for service conditions detailed in Clause C11 6 of this Specification and complying where relev
102. switching steps and interlocks for commissioning decommissioning of part or whole of the Switchboard shall also be provided in a similar manner to the schematic diagram INSPECTION AND TESTING FOR LOW VOLTAGE CUBICLE SWITCHBOARD INSTALLATION a Testing before Connection of Power Supply These tests shall be carried out after completion of installation of the Switchboard and before the connection of the incoming supply cable i Dielectric Test This shall be carried out at power frequency as defined in IEC 60439 1 2004 ii Insulation Test This shall be carried out by means of a 1000V Megger tester or similar instrument iii Secondary This shall be carried out using a c and shall Injection Test check approximately that protection relays or devices function in accordance with their performance curves by a test at the lowest setting and two further tests of current and timing iv Primary This shall be carried out to prove the correct Injection Test operation of protective devices or system when set at the agreed setting v Polarity Check This shall be carried out to ensure that all CTs for CT are correctly connected Section C11 EE_GS Page 10 of 11 2012 Edition C11 17 vi Functional Test This shall be carried out to ensure that all devices operate properly as intended vii Contact This shall be carried out by means of Resistance Test Ductor tester or similar instrumen
103. that moisture is driven out to the open end of the cable Heating shall be continued until the measured insulation resistance reaches infinity and sealing shall be applied immediately The insulation resistance shall be measured again when the cable end has been sealed to ensure infinite resistance For mineral insulated cable with outer covering adequate length of the outer covering shall be cut out in the event of low insulation resistance to allow dehydration by the application of blowlamp as described above After the process is completed the section of outer covering shall be re installed as specified Bonding of Cable Sheath to Metalwork Where a mineral insulated cable passes through or makes contact with any metal the metal and cable sheath shall be effectively bonded together Laying of Single core Cables Single core mineral insulated cables running together shall be laid with the cable sheaths in contact Mineral insulated cables for 3 Section B3 EE_GS Page 10 of 15 2012 Edition B3 9 B3 8 9 phase circuits shall be laid in trefoil formation Where cables used are rated at 100A or above gland plates of apparatus shall be of brass Protection from Mechanical Damage Mineral insulated MI cables shall be protected by steel sleeves where they are exposed in vulnerable positions e g passing through floors ceilings and walls Insert material between copper oversheath of cable and steel sleeve shall be dielectrica
104. that the equipment complies with this Specification and Drawings Data and sales catalogue of a general nature will not be accepted unless prior agreement has been obtained from the Architect Equipment catalogues and manufacturers specifications must be submitted for the examination and agreement of the Architect before any equipment is ordered Section C1 EE_GS Page 2 of 4 2012 Edition C1 2 C1 3 C1 4 C1 5 VOLTAGE COVERED BY THIS SPECIFICATION Unless otherwise specified all apparatus equipment materials and wiring shall be suitable for use with a 3 phase and neutral 4 wire 380 220V 6 50 Hz 2 source neutral earthed system with provision of bonding to the Electricity Supplier s bonding terminal INSULATING MATERIAL Insulating tapes for low voltage applications shall comply with IEC 60454 3 1 2002 pressure sensitive adhesive tape type F PVC 90 0 T Plasticized PVC and have a thickness of not less than 0 22mm Non impregnated paper fabric wood or press hemp shall not be used for insulating purposes Where synthetic resin bonded insulating boards are used all cut edges shall be sealed with an approved varnish When insulating material complying with other standard specifications is offered the Contractor shall satisfy the Architect that the quality of the insulating material offered is equal to or better than that specified in the appropriate IEC Standards MINIMUM SIZE OF CABLE CONDUCTOR Cables for
105. the transmission of vibration to the fixing surface The mounting rings shall be constructed of steel pressing and have sufficient flexibility to prevent fracture when fixed to slightly uneven surfaces The fan shall be suitable for both vertical and horizontal mounting The fan shall be supplied for air discharge away from the motor The fan assembly shall be protected with corrosion resistant resin based paints All bolts and nuts and washers shall be hot dip galvanized The finishing coat shall be in grey colour unless otherwise specified All exposed metal parts shall be effectively bonded together and connected to a common earthing terminal If screws and nuts are fitted onto the fan blades for balancing purpose spring washer should be provided to avoid loosening Other securing mechanism such as welding shall be subject to the approval of the Architect Section C10 EE_GS Page 16 of 50 2012 Edition C10 9 FUME CUPBOARD EXHAUST FAN C10 9 1 C10 9 2 C10 9 3 General Requirements a b The equipment shall be of axial flow design composed of durable materials and quiet in operation Duct connector cupboard adaptor clamp ring Jubilee clips shall be provided All of them shall be highly resistant to corrosive gases and chemical fumes emitted during chemical reactions as resulted from laboratory experiments and shall be capable of handling gases and fumes of from 0 C to 40 C Performance Requirements
106. the daily service tank and fuel storage tank must be drained and dried out and a thick coat of linseed oil or equivalent coating shall be applied on the interior surfaces of the tank to prevent rusting All pipework fittings and valves after tests shall be drained dried and flushed out with linseed oil to remove all traces of water to prevent rusting d The following information shall be permanently and clearly marked on a nameplate to be attached to daily service tank and fuel storage tank in an agreed position Contractor s name Gross capacity in litres and Date of hydraulic test Testing of Noise Control System After the completion of the acoustic installation a sound pressure level measurement with octave band frequency analysis at the agreed points shall be conducted The method of measurement shall generally be in accordance with BS 4142 1997 or other technically equivalent national or international standards Measurement shall be taken by an industrial grades sound level meter Testing of Exhaust Fan The testing of Exhaust Fan and all accessories shall comply with the testing requirement in accordance with the Building Services Branch Commissioning and Testing for Air conditioning Refrigeration Ventilation and Control Systems in Government Buildings Hong Kong SUBMISSION TO THE AUTHORITIES 4 weeks after the award of the contract the Contractor shall provide all necessary information for the submission
107. the flexible cable connected to it at the terminals CONNECTION UNITS C4 4 1 Blank C4 4 2 Switched or Unswitched Fused Connection Unit The connection unit is intended for final connection to a fixed equipment or appliance which has a full load current not exceeding 13A It shall be of double pole type with neon LED indicator meeting the requirements of BS 1363 1 1995 It shall incorporate a fuse link to IEC 60269 1 2009 rated to suit the appliance to be connected in the pole connecting to the phase conductor An earth terminal shall also be provided for the connection of the circuit protective conductor to the appliance INSULATED TERMINAL BLOCK The rated voltage of a terminal block shall not be less than 435V between terminals and 250V to earth Terminal block shall comprise copper connectors with screw connections all contained within a moulded block suitable for working temperature up to 100 C Section C4 EE_GS Page 3 of 9 2012 Edition C4 6 Terminals shall be designed to clamp the conductors to the metal surface with sufficient contact pressure but without damaging the conductors With the largest recommended conductor in position and tightly clamped there shall be at least two full threads of the screw engaging in the connector LIGHTING SYSTEM ACCESSORIES C4 6 1 C4 6 2 C4 6 3 C4 6 4 Luminaire Track System Luminaire track system shall comply with IEC 60570 2003 It shall be designed for ordinary interior
108. the two ends of the flexible conduit CPC for Busbar Trunking A copper tape 25 mm x 3 mm in cross section shall be provided for the entire length of a busbar trunking The copper tape shall be bonded to the busbar trunking at intervals not exceeding 3m and at the position of each tape off point Section B7 EE_GS Page 5 of 9 2012 Edition B7 8 B7 9 B7 7 5 Subject to the prior agreement of the Architect the provision of copper tapes for a busbar trunking may be exempted provided that the enclosure of the busbar trunking can be proven to satisfy the full requirements of the circuit protective conductor in accordance with relevant regulations of IEC 60364 1 2009 and the associated parts of the standard CPC for Ring Final Circuit For wiring system using PVC insulated PVC sheathed cables the circuit protective conductor of every ring final circuit shall also be run in the form of a ring having both ends connected to the earth terminal at the origin of the circuit JOINTS IN PROTECTIVE CONDUCTORS Provision shall be made in an accessible position for disconnecting a protective conductor from the main earthing terminal or the earth electrode to permit testing and measurements of earthing resistance Such joints shall only be disconnected by means of a tool shall be mechanically strong and shall be tinned to maintain the electrical continuity reliably No switching device shall be inserted in a protective conductor except for t
109. transfer of essential load to mains supply shall take place as soon as the adjusted period expired At the end of the adjustable period in c the set shall continue to run on no load for an adjustable period of 0 15 minutes If the mains power fails again for a duration exceeding 0 5 second during the adjustable period specified in c the control timer setting of the adjustable period 0 10 minutes shall be cancelled and when the mains power is restored again the operating sequence will start again from c If the mains fails again during the adjustable period specified in d the essential loads will be connected immediately and automatically back to the set and the operating sequence will continue as if the connection had been made in the manner as described in b Section C12 EE_GS Page 7 of 31 2012 Edition C12 3 2 2 h i Q k D In the event of failure of the engine to start the set shall after a pre determined time delay make a second attempt to start A third attempt may be initiated Eventually if it fails to start the starting circuits shall be lock out and a visible and audible alarm given which shall remain until reset Both electrical and mechanical interlocking devices shall be provided to prevent starting engagement when the engine is in motion In the event of electrical failure such as over current short circuits or earth fault during the operation of the generator set the ACB MC
110. true or displacement viii Over THD ix Over demand current or power x Phase reversal and xi Voltage or current sag swell All setup parameters required by the digital power analyzer shall be stored in nonvolatile memory and retained in the event of control power interruption The memory shall maintain the maximum and minimum values of each parameter measured by the unit Either using lithium battery or non volatile flash memory for data storage shall be adopted on condition that the memory shall be backup not less than 3 years Section C5 EE_GS Page 52 of 62 2012 Edition C5 25 ELECTRIC MOTORS C5 25 1 C5 25 2 C5 25 3 General All electric motors shall be of the high efficiency squirrel cage induction totally enclosed fan cooled type and comply with IEC 60034 1 2004 and other associated Parts of the Standard The motors shall be insulated to IEC 60085 2004 with Class F as the minimum insulation unless otherwise specified Motor enclosures shall be in accordance with IEC 60034 5 2006 and the degree of protection shall be appropriate to the location in which the motors are operating and the environment indicated Unless otherwise specified motors shall be protected with enclosures to at least IP 44 for indoor and IP 55 for outdoor application Motors of 2 2 kW output or above shall be suitable for operation from three phase supply The synchronous speed of the motor shall not exceed 25 rev s unless oth
111. withstand a test voltage of 2000V r m s The magnetic circuit shall be earthed to the clamping structure at one point only through a removable link placed in an accessible position beneath an inspection opening in the tank cover The connection to the link shall be on the same side of the core as the main earth connection Where coil clamping rings are of metal at earth potential each ring shall be connected to the adjacent core clamping structure Enclosure a General The enclosure shall be of rigid construction and shall not be damaged at short circuit faults Exterior corners and edges shall be rounded to give a smooth overall appearance The design of the enclosure shall ensure adequate ventilation and air circulation without forced cooling or additional electric fans The enclosure shall be designed so as to allow the complete auto transformer in the tank and filled with oil to be lifted by crane or jacks transported by road rail or water skidding in any direction on plates or rails without over straining any joints and without causing subsequent leakage of oil The tank or enclosure exterior shall be fitted with a M12 stud at the bottom of the unit suitable for termination of a copper earthing bar of 32 x 3 mm Section C13 EE_GS Page 30 of 38 2012 Edition b c Enclosures for Epoxy Resin Cast Auto transformers Additional Requirements Unless otherwise specified a rectangular splash proof enclosure of degree
112. 0 1 2 1 2 1 2 75 x 75 1 2 1 2 1 2 100 x 50 1 2 1 2 1 2 100 x 75 1 2 1 2 1 2 100 x 100 1 2 1 4 1 2 150 x 50 1 2 1 4 1 2 150 x 75 1 2 1 4 1 2 150 x 100 1 2 1 4 1 2 150 x 150 1 4 1 6 1 2 200 x 50 1 6 1 4 200 x 75 1 6 1 4 200 x 100 1 6 1 4 200 x 150 1 6 1 4 200 x 200 1 6 1 4 300 x 50 1 6 1 6 300 x 75 1 6 1 6 300 x 100 1 6 1 6 300 x 150 1 6 1 6 300 x 300 2 0 1 6 Preferred lengths 3 m minimum 2 m maximum 3 m Minimum thickness of partitions or dividers 1 0 mm Section C2 EE_GS Page 9 of 11 2012 Edition C2 4 5 C2 4 6 Table C2 4 4 2 Body and Cover Thickness and Preferred Lengths of Steel Flush Floor and Underfloor Trunkings Minimum Minimum Minimum thickness of thickness of thickness of cover mm body mm partition mm Flush Floor Trunking For office applications For mechanical plant room applications Underfloor Trunking External width excluding flange projections Up to 100 mm Above 100 mm and up to 300 mm Preferred length 3 m minimum 2m maximum 3m Connection between Lengths of Trunking Connection between adjacent lengths of trunkings tee or angle pieces accessories etc shall be made by connectors The two adjacent ends of trunking shall be fixed so that no relative movement can occur between them Electrical continuity shall be achieved by means of connecting a continuity bonding link of adequate size across the two adjacent ends of t
113. 005 IEC 60189 1 2007 BS 6004 2000 TEC 60755 2008 TEC 61008 1 2006 EN 60742 1995 BS EN 50014 to 50039 IEC 60079 0 2007 IEC 60079 20 1 2010 BS 2470 1973 BS 2558 1954 BS 476 4 1970 BS EN ISO 1461 2009 Polyvinyl Chloride Insulated Cables of Rated Voltages up to and Including 450 750 V Part 1 General Requirements Boxes and enclosures for electrical accessories for household and similar fixed electrical installations Part 1 General requirements Low voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies Part 2 Particular requirements for busbar trunking systems busways Low Frequency Cables and Wires with PVC Insulation and PVC Sheath Part 1 General Test and Measuring Methods Electric cables PVC insulated non armoured cables for voltages up to and including 450 750 V for electric power lighting and internal wiring General Requirements for Residual Current Operated Protective Devices Residual current operated circuit breakers without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses RCCBs Part 1 General rules Isolating Transformers Transformers Requirements and Safety Isolating Electrical Apparatus for Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas Atmospheres Part 0 General Requirements Explosive atmospheres Part 20 1 Material characteristics for gas and vapour classification Test methods and data Hexagon Socket Screws and Wrench Key
114. 012 Edition C1 1 5 An assessment should be made of any characteristics of equipment likely to have harmful effects upon other electrical equipment or other services or impair the supply Those characteristics include the following a overvoltages b undervoltages c fluctuating loads d unbalanced loads e power factor f starting currents g harmonic currents h d c feedback 1 high frequency oscillations and Gj necessity for additional connection to earth Where items of equipment are interconnected to form an integral part of the complete electrical installation their characteristics of performance and capacities shall be so matched as to give safe reliable efficient and economical operation of the complete electrical installation Whenever equipment are called for in the Particular Specifications or Drawings for the electrical installation of a particular job all these equipment shall conform to the energy efficiency requirements as stipulated in the Code of Practice for Energy Efficiency of Building Services Installations in Building issued by Electrical and Mechanical Services Department the Government of the HKSAR Equipment Catalogue and Manufacturer s Specification Equipment catalogues and manufacturers specifications related to the proposed equipment shall be in the Chinese or English language be specific and shall include all information necessary for the Architect to ascertain
115. 0335 2 75 1998 TEC 60335 2 15 2008 TEC 60335 2 24 2005 IEC 60335 2 6 2005 TEC 60335 2 9 2008 TEC 60335 2 23 2008 TEC 60335 2 3 2008 TEC 60335 2 2 2009 Water supply Specification for indirectly heated unvented closed storage water heaters Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use Part 2 15 Particular requirements for automatic electrical water level sensing controls of the float or electrode sensor type used in boiler applications Safety and control devices for use in hot water systems Specifications for temperature relief valves for pressures from 1 bar to 10 bar Devices with Moving Parts for the Prevention of Contamination of Water by Backflow Part 1 Check Valves of Nominal Size up to and Including DN 54 Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances Part 2 Particular Requirements for Commercial Dispensing Appliances and Vending Machines Household and Similar Electrical Appliances Safety Part 2 15 Particular Requirements for Appliances for Heating Liquids Household and similar electrical appliances Safety Part 2 24 Particular requirements for refrigerating appliances ice cream appliances and ice makers Household and similar electrical appliances Safety Part 2 6 Particular requirements for stationary cooking ranges hobs ovens and similar appliances Household and similar electrical appliances Safety Part 2 9 Particular requirements for g
116. 06 They shall wherever possible be grouped and placed together in a neat manner Different insulant colours shall be provided to distinguish the various circuits at different voltage All wires shall also have at both ends a coded ferrule of insulating materials permanently marked with suitable characters and codes Each connection shall terminate at an approved type of terminal block which shall also be suitably labelled Cable for auxiliary circuits shall be run inside cable compartments or special cable ways designed to provide adequate protection against mechanical damage They shall also be bunched neatly and be identifiable throughout their length of run Wiring from the fixed part of the Switchboard to the movable part such as hinged door shall be enclosed by a flexible PVC tubing If apparatus with a voltage exceeding the limits of extra low voltage are attached to lid door etc the continuity of the protective circuits shall be ensured in accordance with Clause 7 4 3 1 5 of IEC 60439 1 2004 Connectors or soldered joints are not permitted in the auxiliary circuit wiring Exposed live terminals shall be suitably shrouded or covered A continuous tinned copper earthing bar of adequate rating per Clause 7 4 3 1 7 of IEC 60439 1 2004 shall be fixed at the rear interior bottom portion throughout the length of the switchboard bonding the framework of all modular sections An earthing terminal shall be provided at the external portion
117. 09 Overload relay shall be able to operate at an ambient air temperature of 40 C and have a setting range of 50 to 150 rated operational current For an assisted start starter timer shall be of solid state plug in type with 0 to 15 seconds setting For star delta and reversing starter mechanical and electrical interlocks shall be fitted with the contactor Control circuits shall be operated on main supply derived from the control panel or switchboard and protected by fuse to IEC 60269 1 2006 Where duplicate equipment is provided the starter for each equipment shall be housed in a separate panel Unless otherwise indicated where an equipment is Section C5 EE_GS Page 59 of 62 2012 Edition b provided with duplicate motors two starters shall be supplied a single starter with a local changeover switch will not be accepted Direct on line DOL Starters i ii Unless otherwise specified in the General Specification or Particular Specification for the specific type of installations motors rated below 11kW shall be direct on line provided that the maximum starting current does not exceed six times the rated motor full load current otherwise star delta starters shall be provided The starters shall but not be limited to include the following Fused switchgear Triple pole air break contactor A triple pole motor protection unit incorporating over current and single phasing protection with manual re
118. 1 B2 1 2 B2 1 3 B2 1 4 B2 1 5 Type of Cable Non sheathed cable shall be installed in conduit system Sheathed copper cable installed in conduit system is also acceptable Cables for 3 phase circuit shall be 450 750V grade or above Concealed Steel Conduit System Unless otherwise specified in the Particular Specification or on the Drawings conduits shall be concealed within walls floor slabs false ceilings raised floor or other suitable space Chase for conduit to be concealed in wall column or beam shall be vertical or horizontal Surface Conduit System Unless otherwise specified in the Particular Specification or on the Drawings surface conduit shall be run in a vertical or horizontal direction Conduit boxes adaptable boxes and metal boxes for accessories shall be securely fixed to walls ceilings or other substantial parts of a structure by means of suitable brass screws correctly spaced The fixing of these boxes shall be independent of the fixing of the associated conduits Minimum Size of Conduit The minimum outside diameter of any conduit shall be 20 mm Flexible Conduit Flexible conduit shall be used as short as possible The length of flexible conduit shall be not more than 1 m for general applications or 2 m inside false ceiling and raised floor Note PVC pliable conduit may be used in place of steel flexible conduit wherever appropriate In such case requirements in Clause B2 3 shall apply
119. 2 3 B1 2 4 B1 2 5 Material for Label Label shall be of white plastic with black or red lettering engraved as required Where distribution board is fitted with labels provided by the manufacturer of the distribution board these labels may be used in lieu of the white plastic label provided that they are of equivalent quality and approved by the Architect Fixing of Label Label shall be fixed to switchgear and distribution board by screws Where drilling and tapping of the equipment is impracticable approved means of glue fastening may be used subject to prior approval of the Architect Engraving for Electrical Accessory The front plate of each switch socket or control switch feeding an essential circuit or a fixed electrical appliance such as water heater cooker wall mounted fan wall mounted radiator room cooler etc shall be engraved according to the appliance being controlled Details of the inscription shall be submitted to the Architect for approval Additional engraving to other electrical accessories will be specified in the Particular Specification and or order by the Architect Warning Notice Warning notices shall be provided as required by the Electricity Ordinance and the Code of Practice for the Electricity Wiring Regulations In addition the following warning notices in Chinese and English shall be provided at the appropriate positions a A label having minimum size of 65 x 50 mm marked with the wor
120. 2 3 4 Plastic Boxes B2 3 5 Termination of PVC Conduit at Casing of Equipment B2 3 6 Conduit Bend B2 3 7_ Allowance for Thermal Expansion B2 3 8 Fixing of Trunking B2 3 9 Earthing Surface Wiring System B2 4 1 Type of Cable B2 4 2 Minimum Size of Live Conductors and CPC B2 4 3 Identification of Cable Core B2 4 4 Joint in Cable or Cord B2 4 5 Installation of Non flexible Cable B2 4 6 Installation of Flexible Cable and Flexible Cord Tool and Workmanship B2 5 1 Approved Tool B2 5 2 Cutting in Metal Work for Conduit or in Trunking B2 5 3 Making Good of Damaged Coating Table of Contents EE_GS Page 4 of 25 2012 Edition SECTION B3 INSTALLATION OF POWER CABLES CABLE TRAYS AND CABLE LADDERS B3 1 General B3 1 1 Scope B3 1 2 Electromagnetic Interference B3 2 Cable Mounted on Surface B3 3 Cable Laid in Enclosed Trench B3 4 Cable Enclosed in Duct B3 4 1 General B3 4 2 Drawing in of Cables B3 4 3 Internal Barrier B3 4 4 Fire Barrier B3 4 5 Draw in Pit B3 4 6 Segregation of Cables of Different Circuit Categories B3 4 7 Sealing of Duct Entry to Building B3 5 Cable Buried Direct in Ground B3 5 1 Protection of Cable B3 5 2 Cable Marker B3 6 Bending Radius of Cable B3 7 Cable Joint and Cable Termination B3 7 1 General B3 7 2 Joint Box and Terminating Box B3 7 3 Identification at Joint or Termination B3 7 4 Earth Continuity across Joint B3 7 5 Straight through Joint for Copper Conductors B3 7 6 Tee joint for Copper C
121. 25 9 C5 25 10 C5 25 11 C5 25 12 Continuous Rating The motors shall be continuously rated to IEC 60034 1 2004 They shall be adequately rated to meet the service demands of driven units connected thereto under normal conditions without overload The continuous rating of the motors shall cover the full specified range of duty plus a further 5 margin for compressors 15 margin for fans and 10 for pumps Tachometers In all cases of direct drive except hermetic an application point shall be provided for speed checking by a tachometer Terminals One large terminal box of approved design shall be provided mounted on the stator casing only Each end of each stator phase must be brought out to a terminal in the box For motors rated 10 kW and above adequate clearance between termination shall be allowed for the use of cable lugs Anti condensation Heater Anti condensation heater shall be provided in damp environment such as sea water pump motors located inside water front pump chambers or motors above 30 kW Belt Drives and Pulleys Belt drives shall comply with BS 3790 2006 and be capable of transmitting at least the rated power output of the driving motor with one belt removed A minimum of two belts per drive shall be used and all multi belt drives shall use matched sets Slide rails shall be provided for all motors driving through belts Purpose made adjusting devices shall be provided to enable belt tension to be
122. 3 17 C13 3 18 Ancillary Equipment Battery charger batteries system shall be provided for the proper functions of the switchgear in the switchboard The switchboard shall be supplied complete with one hydraulic operated handling device suitable for handling all sizes of air circuit breakers in the switchboard and one set of portable earthing equipment for each main incoming air circuit breaker Portable earthing leads will not be accepted as an alternative to the earthing equipment The switchboard shall be supplied complete with all operating handles jigs etc required for the normal charging closing opening racking in and out operations of all circuit breakers of the switchboard and shall be properly fixed in a neat manner on a board with brass hooks inside the main switch room where the switchboard is installed The switchboard shall be provided with two rubber mats of ribbed surface complying to BS 921 1976 laid in front of and at the rear of the switchboard The rubber mats shall be continuous sheets of 10 mm minimum thickness each of the same length as the cubicle switchboard and a minimum width of not less than 1000 mm or the width of the space between the front or back of the switchboard to the adjacent wall Operation Diagram For high voltage switchboards with interlocking facility a brief operation instruction of the switchboards together with a detailed schematic wiring diagram listing out all the relevant switch
123. 3522 2006 TEC 60598 2 22 2008 IEC 61347 2 7 2006 TEC 61951 2 2003 EN 55015 2009 TEC 61547 2009 Lamp controlgear Part 2 11 Particular requirements for miscellaneous electronic circuits used with luminaries Lamp controlgear Part 2 13 Particular requirements for d c or a c supplied electronic controlgear for LED modules Luminaires Part 2 Particular Requirements Section One Fixed General Purpose Luminaires Luminaires Part 2 Particular Requirements Section 2 Recessed Luminaires Luminaires Part 1 General requirements and tests Lamp Controlgear Part 2 3 Particular Requirements for A C Supplied Electronic Ballasts for Fluorescent Lamps AC supplied electronic ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps Performance requirements Quality Management Systems Fundamentals and Vocabulary Explosive atmospheres Part 10 1 Classification of areas Explosive gas atmospheres Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas Atmospheres Part 1 Flameproof Enclosures D Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Ingots and Castings for General Engineering Purposes Aluminium and aluminium alloys Castings Chemical composition and mechanical properties Luminaires Part 2 22 Particular Requirements Luminaires for Emergency Lighting Lamp Controlgear Part 2 7 Particular Requirements for D C Supplied Electronic Ballasts for Emergency Lighting Secondary Cells and Batteries Containing Alkaline or Other Non Acid
124. 4 Unless otherwise specified the wire mesh cable tray shall be manufactured from steel wires and hot dipped galvanised to ISO 1461 1999 after formation of the cable tray Fittings and Accessories All fittings and accessories associated with the installation of the wire mesh cable tray system shall be supplied by the same manufacturer with the same finish All the accessories and tools for the connection of straight run pieces formation of bends risers reducers T branch etc shall be provided by the manufacturer Construction of Wire Mesh Cable Tray The steel wires of wire mesh cable trays shall be welded together and bent into rigid basket shape The up stand edges shall have a minimum height 50mm to contain the cables The surface of all system components which come into contact with cables shall not cause damage to the cables when installed according to the manufacturer s recommendation C3 12 CABLE LADDER C3 12 1 C3 12 2 C3123 Material Generally unless otherwise specified all cable ladder fittings and accessories mentioned below shall be manufactured from hot rolled steel to BS EN 10149 1 1996 and then hot dipped galvanised to ISO 1460 1992 and ISO 1461 1999 after fabrication For heavily corrosive environments where specified in the Contract Specification or on the Drawings cable ladder fittings and accessories shall be manufactured from stainless steel 316831 to ISO 683 13 1986 Fittings and Accessori
125. 5 and shall be of Prime Power PRP rating for the transient as well as the steady state power requirements of the connected essential loads Offers based on standby rating will not be considered The actual rating of each generating set shall be clearly indicated on the name plate fixed on the generating set General Requirements of Diesel Engine a b The engine shall be a fresh water cooled four stroke direct injection naturally aspirated or pressure charged diesel engine of industrial type complying with the requirements of all parts of ISO 8528 2005 and continuously rated to meet the load requirements under site conditions at a crank shaft speed not exceeding 1500 rpm and suitable for running on Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel ULSD fuel to BS EN 590 2004 The engine shall be complete with the following equipment i ii iii iv v Engine mounted instrument panel incorporating lubrication oil pressure gauge lubrication oil temperature gauge cooling water outlet temperature gauge tachometer and hour meter The tachometer shall sense the actual engine speed Frequency sensing type is not acceptable Ammeter indicating the charging rate of the engine driven dynamo shall also be provided Protective screens for flywheel and coupling if exposed and other exposed moving parts Engine cooling system incorporating engine driven water circulating pump thermostatically controlled water temperature regu
126. 50 mm and iv Depth approximately 600 mm The capacity shall be 1 Grilling Compartment Grilling Usable Area not less than 850 cm and Section C10 EE_GS Page 31 of 50 2012 Edition c d e f g h Q k 1 m n ii Oven Compartment Oven Volume not less than 55 litres The cooker shall consist of four radiant plates on the hob an oven compartment and an individual grille compartment The cooker shall be constructed basically from mild steel or material of equivalent strength and quality and shall be finished externally white with vitreous enamel paint The oven components shall be removable to facilitate cleaning All screws nuts and bolts in the oven compartment and grilling compartment shall be rust proof or manufactured from non ferrous metal Each radiant plate and the grilling compartment shall be equipped with an adjustable control to obtain variable heat output The radiant plate shall not be of the sealed plate type The hob could be lifted up for replacement of the radiant plates and cleaning purpose When the hob is raised a supporting device shall be provided to prevent the falling down of the hob The temperature inside the oven compartment shall be thermostatically controlled with adjusting knobs on the front panel The heater of the oven shall be suitably guarded off so as to protect the user from heat burn The oven door shall be of glass pull out type
127. 500V PVC insulated single core flat twin or 3 core PVC sheathed copper cable with solid or stranded conductor and circuit protective conductor suitable for conductor operating temperature not exceeding 70 C national type Table 8 of BS 6004 2000 Section C2 EE_GS Page 2 of 11 2012 Edition C2 1 4 h i Q k I m 300 500V PVC insulated single core or flat twin PVC sheathed copper cable with stranded conductor and with or without circuit protective conductor suitable for conductor operating temperature not exceeding 70 C national type Table 9 of BS 6004 2000 450 750V thermosetting insulated twin 3 core 4 core or 5 core sheathed copper cable with solid or stranded conductor with low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire suitable for conductor operating temperature not exceeding 90 C national type Table 6 of BS 7211 1998 300 S00V thermosetting insulated single core flat twin or flat 3 core sheathed copper cable with solid or stranded conductor and circuit protective conductor with low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire suitable for conductor operating temperature not exceeding 90 C national type Table 7 of BS 7211 1998 300 S500V fire resistant thermosetting insulated twin 3 core or 4 core sheathed copper cable with solid or stranded conductor and un insulated circuit protective conductor with low emission of smoke and
128. 70 C code designation 60227 IEC 02 of IEC 60227 3 1997 300 S00V heat resistant ethylene vinyl acetate rubber or other equivalent synthetic elastomer insulated single core non sheathed copper cable with solid conductor suitable for conductor operating temperature not exceeding 110 C code designation 60245 IEC 06 of IEC 60245 7 1994 450 750V heat resistant ethylene vinyl acetate rubber or other equivalent synthetic elastomer insulated single core non sheathed copper cable with solid or stranded conductor suitable for conductor operating temperature not exceeding 110 C code designation 60245 IEC 04 of IEC 60245 7 1994 450 750V_ thermosetting insulated single core non sheathed copper cable with solid or stranded conductor with low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire suitable for conductor operating temperature not exceeding 90 C code designation HO7Z U and H07Z R of BS 7211 1998 or Section C2 EE_GS Page 1 of 11 2012 Edition C2 1 3 f 450 750V fire resistant thermosetting insulated single core non sheathed copper cable with solid or stranded conductor with low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire suitable for conductor operating temperature not exceeding 90 C Fire resistant cable shall also comply with the fire performance requirement specified in Clause C2 1 6 Sheathed Cables Sheathed cables shall be to a b c d e
129. 75 0 100 0 and 150 0 Cover for trunking shall be secured either by purpose made rivets or clip on mechanism to manufacturer s standard Section C2 EE_GS Page 11 of 11 2012 Edition C3 1 C3 2 SECTION C3 POWER CABLES AND ASSOCIATED CABLING FACILITIES GENERAL Power cables are mainly for electricity supply and distribution They shall be manufactured under a recognized quality surveillance scheme e g British Approvals Service for Cables BASEC licence or the HAR scheme recognized by the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization CENELEC etc and bear the appropriate marking e g BASEC mark or HAR mark etc of the quality surveillance scheme Power cables shall have grading as specified in Clause C3 2 below Cabling facilities will include cable ducts cable trays and cable ladder TYPES OF POWER CABLES Power cables for supply and distribution shall be one or a combination of the following types as specified in the Particular Specification or on the Drawings a 600 1000V cross linked polyethylene XLPE insulated single core two core three core or four core PVC sheathed with armour copper cables with solid or stranded conductor suitable for conductor operating temperature not exceeding 90 C IEC 60502 1 2004 b 600 1000V cross linked polyethylene XLPE insulated single core two core three core or four core sheathed with armour copper cable with solid or stranded conductor with low
130. 8 C3 9 C3 10 C3 11 C3 12 General Types of Power Cables Conductor Armour NOT USED Fire Performance of Fire Resistant Cables Identification of Core Special Requirements for Mineral Insulated MI Cable C3 8 1 Outer Covering C3 8 2 Restriction of Use C3 8 3 Cable Saddle and Clip Cable Duct Perforated Metal Cable Tray C3 10 1 Material C3 10 2 Dimensions of Tray C3 10 3 Bend Piece C3 10 4 Perforation on Bend C3 10 5 Tee Piece C3 10 6 Cable Tray Accessory Wire Mesh Cable Tray Cable Basket C3 11 1 General C3 11 2 Material C3 11 3 Fittings and Accessories C3 11 4 Construction of Wire Mesh Cable Tray Cable Ladder C3 12 1 Material C3 12 2 Fittings and Accessories C3 12 3 Construction of Cable Ladder WIRING ACCESSORIES AND MEASURING INSTRUMENTS C4 1 C4 2 C4 3 C4 4 C4 5 C4 6 Wiring Accessories General Domestic Switches C4 2 1 General C4 2 2 Lighting Switch C4 2 3 Double Pole Switch for Appliance C4 2 4 Sparkless Switch C4 2 5 Time Switch Socket Outlets C4 3 1 General C4 3 2 Shaver Supply Unit C4 3 3 Plug Connection Units C4 4 1 Blank C4 4 2 Switched or Unswitched Fused Connection Unit Insulated Terminal Block Lighting System Accessories C4 6 1 Luminaire Track System C4 6 2 Photocell Device Table of Contents EE_GS Page 12 of 25 2012 Edition SECTION C5 C4 6 3 Ceiling Rose C4 6 4 Lampholder C4 7 Measuring Instrument C4 7 1 Watt hour Meter C4 7 2 Ammet
131. 8 Sealing shall be properly carried out to protect the cable ends from moisture and the insulation shall be thoroughly dry before the sealant is applied The sealing material and material used to insulate the conductors when they emerge from the insulation shall have adequate insulating and moisture proofing properties which shall be retained throughout the range of temperature they may be subjected to in service Where a mineral insulated cable is terminated at an insulating casing or enamelled painted metal casing the sealing pot shall be provided with a copper circuit protective conductor complying with the requirements of IEC 60228 2004 and of an appropriate size in accordance with IEC 60702 2 2002 Where more than one cable terminates at a galvanized or zinc coated enclosure the gland plate shall be of brass or insulating materials PVC shrouded terminating glands shall be used when the cables are fitted with PVC outer covering Only tools recommended by the manufacturer of the cables shall be used and the manufacturer s recommended methods of cable termination shall be adopted in all cases Insulation Resistance The insulation resistance between the cores and between each core and the sheath shall be measured before the cable end is sealed The measured resistance shall be infinity on a 500V insulation resistance tester If the reading is less than infinity the cable shall be heated by means of a blow lamp or similar device so
132. 8 4 8 C2 1 3 a C2 1 3 b C2 1 3 C2 1 3 d C2 1 3 C3 2 a C3 2 b C3 2 f C13 6 1 B8 5 2 B8 5 10 B9 5 1 d C1 3 C1 6 C1 6 C1 6 C1 6 C1 6 C1 7 C3 12 1 C1 8 1 C3 7 C2 1 2 a C2 1 2 b C2 1 2 e C2 1 3 i C2 1 3 j C2 1 2 c C2 1 2 d C2 1 4 k C2 1 4 1 C2 1 3 e C2 1 3 k EE_GS 2012 Edition Standard Description Part and Clause No TEC 60227 5 2003 TEC 60245 4 2004 BS 6007 2006 BS 6500 2000 BS 7919 2001 TEC 60245 3 1994 TEC 60332 1 1 2004 TEC 61034 2 2006 TEC 60754 1 1994 BS 6387 1994 IEC 61386 21 2002 IEC 61386 23 2002 IEC 60670 21 2004 BS 4662 2006 Polyvinyl Chloride Insulated Cables of Rated Voltages up to and Including 450 750 V Part 5 Flexible Cables Cords Rubber insulated cables Rated voltages up to and including 450 750 V Part 4 Cords and flexibe cables Electric Cables Single Core Unsheathed Heat Resisting Cables for Voltages up to and Including 450 750 V for Internal Wiring Electric cables Flexible cords rated up to 300 500 V for use with appliances and equipment intended for domestic office and similar environments Electric cables Flexible cables rated up to 450 750 V for use with appliances and equipment intended for industrial and similar environments Rubber Insulated Cables Rated Voltages up to and Including 450 750 V Part 3 Heat Resistant Silicone Insulated Cables Te
133. 9 voltage unbalance Active power kW for each phase and three phase total Reactive power kVAr for each phase and three phase total Apparent power kVA for each phase and three phase total with instantaneous and average over configurable time periods Frequency Hz Power factor Active energy kWh for three phase total with instantaneous and accumulated values Demand current for each phase and three phase average Demand active power three phase total Demand apparent power three phase total Harmonic distortion for voltage and current up to 30 harmonic orders Total harmonic distortion for voltage and current EE_GS 2012 Edition b c iv Accuracy Voltage 0 5 Current 0 5 Power 0 5 Power factor 0 5 Frequency 0 5 Energy 0 5 Harmonic 1 0 v Services Condition Temperature to 40 C Relative p to 95 humidity and vi Communication Digital Serial link RS 232 or RS 485 Analog 4 20mA output The digital power analyzer shall provide date and time stamped event log The type of alarm events and size of the event log shall be user definable The following classes of events shall be available as alarm events i Over under voltage ii Over under current ii Current or voltage unbalance iv Phase loss voltage or current v Over under frequency vi Overall total kVA kW or kVAr into out of load vii Under power factor
134. 99 1995 Tank shells shall be made of rings and each ring shall be formed from a single plate or from not more than two plates welded together rolled into a true circle No longitudinal weld in any ring shall lie within the bottom third of the tank circumference in accordance with BS 2594 1975 or other technically equivalent national or international standards Longitudinal seam welds in adjoining rings of plate shall be staggered from one another by a minimum of 45 degrees Joints or seams shall not be placed in the positions of the cradles All openings in the tank shall be located clear of the welding seams An end plate made up from two smaller plates is acceptable The welded joint between them shall be horizontal and above the centre of the tank end The inside surfaces of the tank shall be smooth and free from any obstruction apart from essential pipe connections No internal bracing or gusset plates will be permitted inside the tanks Tank hole covers and all flanges and pads associated with each manhole cover shall be provided and complete with bolts washers and joint rings as shown on the Drawings Section C12 EE_GS Page 16 of 31 2012 Edition b c vii viii After the construction has been completed the tank shall be thoroughly cleaned and all loose debris removed It shall than be tested hydraulically at a pressure of 70 kPa measured at the top of the tank The pressure shall be maintained for a period
135. Breakers Fuseswitches and Automatic Changeover Switches Metering Protective Relays and Indicating Lamps Supply Company Metering Labels Cable Arrangements Automatic Interlocking Facility Ancillary Equipment Operation Instruction Drawing at the Main Switch Room Inspection and Testing for Low Voltage Cubicle Switchboard Installation Requirements during Maintenance Period DIESEL GENERATING SET INSTALLATION C12 1 Requirements of Diesel Generating Sets C12 1 1 Generating Set Rating C12 1 2 General Requirements of Diesel Engine C12 1 3 General Requirements of Alternator C12 1 4 Starting System C12 1 5 Electrical Loads C12 1 6 Suitability for Cold Starting and Step Load Acceptance C12 1 7 Radio Interference Suppression C12 1 8 Painting C12 1 9 Baseframe Assembly C12 1 10 Welding C12 1 11 Structural Steel Table of Contents EE_GS Page 20 of 25 2012 Edition C122 C12 3 C12 4 C12 5 C12 6 C12 7 C12 8 C12 9 C12 10 C12 11 C12 12 C12 13 C12 14 Construction of Control Cubicle Operation Requirement C12 3 1 Automatic Operation C12 3 2 Protection Control Requirement C12 4 1 Instruments and Functions for Control Cubicle C12 4 2 Interfacing with CCMS System Installation of Diesel Generating Sets C12 5 1 Position C12 5 2 Guards and Insulations C12 5 3 Air ducts C12 5 4 Engine Exhaust System C12 5 5 Electrical Works Engine Cooling System Using Remote Radiator C12 6 1 General C12 6 2
136. C 61049 1992 as applicable TEC 60155 2006 IEC 61347 1 2007 IEC 61347 2 1 2006 and or IEC 60927 2007 as applicable TEC 60400 2008 TEC 60081 2005 and or IEC 60901 2007 as applicable and Internal wiring shall be made with conductors of a suitable size and type to handle the power occurring during normal use The insulation of the wiring shall be made of a material capable of withstanding the voltage and the maximum temperature to which it is subjected without affecting the safety when properly installed and connected to the mains Section C7 EE_GS Page 1 of 13 2012 Edition C7 2 C7 3 C7 1 3 The luminaires excluding the fluorescent lamp shall be supplied in complete set comprising control gear lampholders cable terminal block etc C7 14 The lamp circuit power factor for luminaire employing electromagnetic ballast shall not be less than 0 85 whilst that for luminaire employing electronic ballast shall be higher than 0 95 C7 1 5 Type test certificate shall be provided and the luminaires shall be marked in accordance with the requirements of IEC 60598 2 1 1987 for general purpose luminaires or IEC 60598 2 2 1997 for recessed luminaires In execeptional cases like tailor made luminaires having been specified where type test certificate for the luminaire is not available compliance of individual components to the respective interational standards as stipulated in this Section to ensure safety in use shall be
137. C5 18 1 b iv C5 19 1 a C5 20 1 d C5 24 1 d C5 16 1 c C5 18 1 b v C5 19 1 a C5 20 1 d C5 24 1 d C5 16 1 c C5 18 1 b vi C5 19 1 a C5 20 1 d C5 24 1 d C5 16 1 c C5 19 1 a C14 1 C3 11 1 C5 17 1 d C5 17 2 c EE_GS 2012 Edition Standard Description Part and Clause No IEC 60068 2 6 2007 Environmental Testing Part 2 Tests Test FC 5 18 1 b i Vibration Sinusoidal IEC 60068 2 27 2008 Basic Environmental Testing Procedures Part 2 5 18 1 b C11 4 Tests Test Ea and Guidance Shock BS EN 61800 3 2005 Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems 5 19 1 a Part 3 EMC requirements and specific test methods BS 7430 1998 Code of Practice for Earthing C5 21 1 c BS EN 61204 1995 Low Voltage Power Supply Devices d c Output 5 21 1 c Performance Characteristics TEC 60950 1 2009 Information technology equipment Safety Part C5 21 1 c 1 General requirements TEC 61204 2001 Low Voltage Power Supply Devices D C Output 5 21 1 c Performance Characteristics TEC 61951 2 2003 Secondary Cells and Batteries Containing Alkaline 5 21 1 e or Other Non Acid Electrolytes Portable Sealed Rechargeable Single Cells Part 2 Nickel Metal Hydride BS EN 60529 1992 Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures IP C5 21 3 a Code BS EN 60831 2 1996 Shunt Power Capacitors of the Self Heating Type C5 22 2 a for a c Systems Having a Rated Voltage u
138. CB connecting the generating set and the L V Switchboard shall be tripped the engine shall be shut down and both visual and audible warning signal shall be given Provision shall be made for manual control of the set for testing purpose including one auto off manual selector switch start and stop push buttons and a simulate mains failure key switch Restoration of normal mains supply during the starting period shall not interrupt the starting sequence but shall prevent the load transfer to the alternator Therefore the operating sequence will follow the mode as described in d As ACB is used for the protection isolation of the generator ACB lifting truck shall be provided Protection Protective devices are required to guard against mechanical and electrical failure and any continuous running may result in severe damage of the generating set In the event of a fault the devices shall shut down the engine and to initiate both audible and visible alarms The audible alarm shall be cancelled by an acknowledge push button The setting for each of the system being monitored shall be specified by the engine manufacturer Following are the general requirements for protection of the generating set a b Protection of Engine Suitable protection against engine over speed coolant temperature and low oil pressure shall be provided Protection of Alternator Suitable protection against electrical short circuit overlo
139. Connection between trunking and equipment shall be made by means of a standard flange coupling or an adaptor neck fabricated or cast For direct attachment of trunking to equipment cable entries shall be provided with smooth bore bushes or grommets and the return edge of the lid of the trunking shall be left intact Connection to Distribution Board Where connection is made between trunking and a distribution board the connectors for cable entry shall be sized to accept all cables from all available circuits including circuits marked as spare Fixing of Surface Trunking Individual pieces of trunking shall be independently supported by means of at least two fixed points per piece On straight runs supports for trunking shall be fixed at regular intervals with maximum spacing as given in Table B2 2 8 For runs with bends supports shall be fixed as near to the bend as practicable Overhead trunking shall be suitably supported by means of mild steel hangers brackets or other approved means so that no visible sag is observed when loaded with cables These supports shall be painted with at least two coats of an approved anti rust paint to prevent corrosion Section B2 EE_GS Page 10 of 19 2012 Edition B2 2 9 B2 2 10 B2 2 11 Table B2 2 8 Spacing of Supports for Cable Trunking Trunking cross Maximum distance between supports m sectional area mm Steel trunking Plastic PVC trunking Horiz
140. D SECTION DI GENERAL REQUIREMENT D1 1 General Requirement SECTION D2 ROUTING INSPECTION D2 1 Off site Routine Inspection and Functional Test D2 2 Inspection of Materials and Equipment Delivered to Site D2 3 Visual Inspection of Installation D2 4 Inspection and Functional Test of Installed Works SECTION D3 HANDOVER INSPECTION SECTION D4 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING D4 1 General D4 2 Testing and Commissioning Procedure D4 3 Testing of Emergency Lighting Exit Sign and Emergency Generator Installations Table of Contents EE_GS Page 24 of 25 2012 Edition PARTE TRAINING INSPECTION ATTENDANCE AND SECTION E1 SECTION E2 SECTION E3 SECTION E4 ANNEX OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DURING MAINTENANCE PERIOD TRAINING TO USERS AND OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGENTS E1 1 Particulars of Training Course and Training Schedule EMERGENCY SERVICES AND ATTENDANCE TO FAULT CALLS E2 1 Requirements on Response Time E2 2 Monitoring Mechanism on Contractor s Performance E2 3 Follow Up Action after Emergency and Fault Cases INSPECTION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS E3 1 Maintenance Schedule E3 2 Monitoring Mechanism on Contractor s Performance E3 3 Final Inspection before the End of Maintenance Period E3 4 Final Inspection before the End of Maintenance Period for Low Voltage Cubicle Switchboard COMPLETION OF OUTSTANDING AND DEFECTIVE WORKS Annex I List of Technical Standards Quoted in this General Specification
141. Drawings The Contractor shall provide framed drawings to each major switchroom showing the schematic wiring diagrams tables or charts to indicate the type and composition of circuits identification and location of item of equipment from that switchroom The framed drawings shall be fixed to the wall in such a way that it can easily be removed for reference A4 4 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE O amp M MANUAL AND USER MANUAL A4 4 1 A4 4 2 General The Contractor shall provide two types of manuals to the Architect with all changes made to the installation during the course of the Contract suitably incorporated The O amp M Manual is for use by the maintenance agent of the completed installation It shall contain detailed technical information covering both operation and maintenance aspects of the installation The User Manual seeks to give users of the completed installation an overview of the essential information of the installation The contents of the manual should be concise and succinct for ease of comprehension by people with a non technical background Presentation All manuals shall be written in English unless otherwise specified The text of descriptive parts shall be kept concise while at the same time ensure completeness Diagrammatic materials shall also be supported by comprehensive descriptions The manuals shall comprise A4 size loose leaf and where necessary A3 size folded loose leaf The loose leaves shall be
142. ECTION A3 EXECUTION OF WORKS THE INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS SD The International System of Units System International d Unites of weights and measures shall be used for all materials equipment and measurements PROGRAMME OF WORKS The Contractor shall submit to the Architect a detailed programme of the Works within 4 weeks from the acceptance of his Tender showing the intended method stages and order of work execution in coordination with the building construction programme together with the duration he estimated for each and every stage of the Works The programme shall include at least the following a Dates for the placement of orders for equipment and materials b Expected completion dates for builder s work requirements i e when work site needs to be ready c Delivery dates of equipment and materials to Site d Dates of commencement and completion of every stage of the Works in line with the building construction programme i e each floor level and or zone area e Dates of documents drawings submissions to relevant Government departments to obtain the necessary approvals f Dates of requirement of temporary facilities necessary for testing and commissioning e g electricity supply water and town gas g Dates of completion testing and commissioning and h Short term programmes showing the detailed work schedules of coming weeks and months shall also be provided to the Architect Programm
143. EE_GS Page 15 of 19 2012 Edition f g h i Looping in Wiring System The cables shall be wired on the looping in system Cable joints of any type in cable runs shall not be allowed Neutral Conductor at Switch Position The neutral conductor of a twin core cable for a lighting final circuit shall be looped through an insulated connector enclosed in the moulded box or pattress accommodating the switch Termination of Cable Cable terminated at a moulded box or pattress a luminaire or other fittings shall have the overall protective sheath carried into the moulded box or pattress luminaire or other fittings for a minimum of 13 mm The CPC shall be terminated at the earth terminal provided in the moulded box or pattress housing the wiring accessories Where it is not required to terminate the CPC in an accessory it shall not be cut back or removed Instead it shall be coiled away from the live terminals or any bare conductors and shall be insulated and sleeved with a green and yellow PVC sleeve Bending Radius of Cable The internal bending radii of cables shall not be less than the values given in Table B2 4 5 1 Table B2 4 5 1 Bending Radius of Non Flexible Cable Minimum internal radius Overall diameter of of cable bend cable D Non armoured Armoured Not exceeding 10 mm 3D 6D Exceeding 10 mm but not exceeding 25 mm i on Exceeding 25 mm 6D 6D Section B2 EE_GS
144. Edition A4 3 A4 4 As built Drawings A4 3 1 A4 3 2 A4 3 3 A4 3 4 Submission of As built Drawings Size of As built Drawings Content of As built Drawings Framed Drawings Operation and Maintenance O amp M Manual and User Manual A4 4 1 A4 4 2 A4 4 3 A4 4 4 A4 4 5 A4 4 6 General Presentation Checking and Approval Structure and Contents of O amp M Manual Structure and Contents of User Manual Intellectual Property Rights Table of Contents EE_GS Page 2 of 25 2012 Edition PART B INSTALLATION METHODOLOGY SECTION B1 GENERAL B1 1 Workmanship B1 1 1 Tradesmen B1 1 2 Tool and Instrument B1 1 3 Safety on Site B1 2 Label and Notice B1 2 1 Inscription of Label and Engraving B1 2 2 Material for Label B1 2 3 Fixing of Label B1 2 4 Engraving for Electrical Accessory B1 2 5 Warning Notice B1 2 6 Other Labels and Notices B1 3 Guard and Railing for Moving or Rotating Parts of Equipment B1 4 Identification of Cable and Conduit B1 5 Fixing to Wooden Plug B1 6 Painting of Metal Work B1 7 Water Proofing B1 8 Provision of Spare Fuses in Main Switch Room SECTION B2 INSTALLATION OF WIRING SYSTEMS B2 1 Wiring in Steel Conduit System B2 1 1 Type of Cable B2 1 2 Concealed Steel Conduit System B2 1 3 Surface Conduit System B2 1 4 Minimum Size of Conduit B2 1 5 Flexible Conduit B2 1 6 Conduit Continuity B2 1 7 Joint in Conduits B2 1 8 Provision of Adaptable Box B2 1 9 Spacing between Conduits B2 1 10 Terminatio
145. Full technical details of the VSD shall be submitted by the manufacturer through the Contractor and shall cover the following i technical guide on its applications ii schematic and wiring drawings down to circuit board level iii shop drawings and as fitted drawings iv operation manuals with commissioning guide v maintenance manuals with trouble shooting guide and vi parts list and recommended spare parts with price VSD shall be capable of continuously delivering rated output voltage even when the mains supply voltage is down by 6 of its nominal value and shall be able to control 3 phase squirrel cage induction motor of class B insulation over a speed range of 20 to 100 continuously and smoothly without the need to derate the motor kW rating and to provide total power factor of not less than 0 9 lagging without external chokes or power factor correction capacitors at full load within the speed range The inrush current shall be zero and during starting the current shall start from zero and rises as the load accelerates with no danger of exceeding full load current VSD shall allow up to 100 meters of cables to be used between the VSD and the motor VSD shall allow unlimited switching of the motor circuit at any load and within the controlled speed range without damage and without the need of auxiliary control switching The VSD shall be capable of automatically reconnecting to a spinning fan and run without t
146. GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION IN GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS OF THE HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION 2012 EDITION ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT THE GOVERNMENT OF THE HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION PREFACE This General Specification aims to lay down the technical requirements of materials and equipment the standards of workmanship the requirements on testing and commissioning as well as requirements on document submissions for electrical installation in Government Buildings of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region HKSAR The 2012 edition of this General Specification was developed based on its 2007 edition by the Electrical Specialist Support Group that was established under the Building Services Branch Technical Information and Research amp Development Committee of the Architectural Services Department ArchSD This new edition comprises revisions in the corrigendum that had been issued for the 2007 edition and in addition incorporates updated international standards as well as technological developments which find applications in Hong Kong To be in line with the department s endeavour to reduce the environmental burden on our neighbours and to help preserving common resources while improving the quality of our service this new edition has continued putting emphasis on green initiatives and initiatives for enhancement of client satisfaction on completed projects With th
147. General Requirements a b c d The vacuum cleaner shall comply with IEC 60335 2 2 2009 The vacuum cleaner shall be suppressed against radio interference in compliance with the Telecommunication Control of Interference Regulations CAP 106B Laws of Hong Kong The vacuum cleaner shall be designed of domestic type and for dry load The vacuum cleaner shall be fitted with a 1 25 mm 3 core PVC insulated and sheathed flexible cord of approximately 5 m in length and a suitably fused 13 A plug C10 28 2 Performance Requirements a b c d The minimum dust capacity shall be 3 4 litres The suction capacity shall be not less than 13 7 kPa The minimum air flow rate shall be 1 8 m min The operating noise level shall not exceed 80 dBA measured at one 1 m from the vacuum cleaner under a background noise level of 55 dBA C10 28 3 Construction a b The vacuum cleaner shall be a double insulated product Class II appliance and shall have the symbol for Class H construction marked on its body The following accessories shall be supplied with the vacuum cleaner as standard fittings i Joint pipe ii Flexible hose iii Curved joint pipe iv Extension pipes v Combination rug and floor tool vi Crevice nozzle vii Dusting brush and viii Fabric nozzle Section C10 EE_GS Page 39 of 50 2012 Edition C10 29 FLOOR POLISHER C10 29 1 General Requirements a b
148. ISO 9000 2008 TEC 60598 1 2008 Luminaires Part 1 General requirements and tests and IEC 60598 2 1 1987 Luminaires Part 2 Particular requirements Section 1 Fixed general purpose luminaires or TEC 60598 2 2 1997 Luminaires Part 2 Particular requirements Section 2 Recessed luminaries Type test certificate shall be provided to demonstrate the compliance with the above standards issued by an accredited test laboratory for the LED luminaries The LED luminaires shall be marked in accordance with the requirements of IEC 60598 2 1 1987 for general purpose luminaires or IEC 60598 2 2 1997 for recessed luminaries The ingress protection for indoor and outdoor LED luminaire shall be at least IP2X and IP54 respectively to IEC 60529 2009 The irradiance and radiance emission limits of the LED luminaires that are exposed to view directly shall be tested to comply with the hazard Risk Group 1 low risk as stated in the requirements of the IEC 62471 2006 Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems The LED luminaires shall be rated for continuous service at an ambient temperature of 40 C without affecting the performance requirements as stated in clause C9 4 of this specification The Contractor shall be responsible to advise the Architect if the performance of the LED luminaires will be affected by the installation conditions The LED luminaires shall be Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS Co
149. LED table lamp shall have locally on off or dimmable on off switch that is easily reachable by user For the light output to be dimmable as specified in the Particular Specification the light output shall be continuous dimmable or at least 3 step discrete dimmable settings ranging from 40 100 without flickering Section C10 EE_GS Page 48 of 50 2012 Edition b c The LED table lamp shall comply with the following performance requirements 1 Luminaire efficacy not lower than 30 lumen watt including the ballast thermal and lighting fixture losses Gi Color Rendering Index CRI not lower than 80 iii For lumen maintenance requirements of the LED table lamp it shall comply with clause C9 4 1 b iv The nominal Correlated Color Temperature CCT shall be 4000K v Power factor not lower than 0 85 and 0 6 for built in LED module and self ballasted LED lamp respectively The LED table lamp source shall have suitable cover and or diffuser built in for glare control The LED lamp source shall not be directly visible to the user when it is positioned at 600mm above desk level C10 33 4 Electrical Requirements a b c d e The LED table lamp including the electronic driver and LED module shall be suitable for operation at 220V 6 50Hz 2 single phase a c supply Where the offered LED table lamp is to receive extra low voltage DC input by using external driver provision of an electrical s
150. Meter fixing screws shall not project through the back of the chamber When a meter chamber is installed indoor it shall be fitted with a hinged metal front cover Meter chamber installed outdoor shall be waterproof with screw on type front cover The ingress protection for the outdoor type shall be at least IP 54 in accordance with IEC 60529 2009 A glass window of adequate size shall be provided on the front cover of the meter chamber to enable the registers and serial numbers of the watt hour meters to be read easily C4 8 OCCUPANCY AND DAYLIGHT SENSOR C4 8 1 General The sensor shall be suitable to operate under the following conditions Operating voltage 12 36V D C or 220V 6 A C Operating environment Temperature 0 C 40 C indoor Relative humidity less than 95 non condensing Where the computerized lighting management system is specified the sensor shall be capable of networking and integrating into the system Where the control of air conditioning units by the sensors is specified the sensors shall be capable to control the designated air conditioning units as required to meet the contract requirements For standalone application the occupancy sensor shall be capable of controlling the lighting circuit connected for direct on off switching or dimming performance Section C4 EE_GS Page 6 of 9 2012 Edition C4 8 2 C4 8 3 Passive Infrared PIR sensor a b c d e f
151. Page 34 of 50 2012 Edition C10 23 2 kW ELECTRIC TOASTER C10 23 1 General Requirements The toaster shall comply with IEC 60335 2 9 2008 C10 23 2 Performance Requirements The total power rating of the heating elements shall not exceed 2 kW C10 23 3 Construction a b c d e f The toaster shall have two separate chambers for toasting two slices of bread simultaneously The toaster shall have an automatic pop up mechanism that shall be controlled by a damper to eliminate excessive shock and vibration during operation of the mechanism A selector switch shall be provided for selection of the degree of toasting The casing shall be constructed of stainless steel or chromium plated steel The toaster shall be designed for easy operation and maintenance The supply cable shall conform to BS 6500 2000 and complete with a suitably fused 13 A plug conforming to the Electrical Products Safety Regulation CAP 406G Laws of Hong Kong The length of the supply cable shall be not less than 1 5 m C10 24 ELECTRIC HAND FACE DRYER C10 24 1 General Requirements a b c The hand face dryer shall comply with IEC 60335 2 23 2008 The hand face dryer shall be designed of wall mounting type The hand face dryer shall be provided with a detachable 1 25 mm 3 core PVC insulated and sheathed flexible cord of approximately m in length C10 24 2 Performance Requirements a The front cover shall
152. Panel surfaces shall have not less than one primer coat two stoved undercoats and two top stoved coats of paint Undercoats shall be epoxy based and easily distinguishable in shade or color from the priming and finishing coats The two final coats shall have a total minimum dry film thickness of 0 075 mm with each coat separately stoved in an air circulating oven The final paint coating shall be of semi matt finish and the color shall be approved by the Architect Oil tanks and other accessories shall be coated with air drying paints by cold airless spray to a minimum total dry film thickness of 0 127 mm Bright gloss parts shall be protected with a coat of readily removable composition which shall be effective in preventing corrosion during transport and storage Painting Internal Surfaces In oil tank interior surfaces shall be painted in an identical manner to the external surface with air drying oil and petrol proof paint The finishing color of oil tank shall be red For epoxy resin transformer enclosures the interior surfaces shall be finished in white with anti condensation paint Section C13 EE_GS Page 34 of 38 2012 Edition C13 4 9 C13 4 10 Rating Plates and Diagrams The following plates shall be fixed to the transformer enclosure or tank at 1700 mm average height above ground level a A rating plate bearing the data specified in IEC 60076 2000 and the duty rating b A diagram plate showing the internal con
153. Performance Specifications Glow Starters for Fluorescent Lamps Lampholders for Tubular Fluorescent Lamps and Starterholders Single Capped Fluorescent Lamps Performance Specifications Ballasts for Tubular Fluorescent Lamps General and Safety Requirements Ballasts for tubular fluorescent Performance requirements lamps Auxiliaries for Lamps Starting Devices Other Than Glow Starters Performance Requirements Auxiliaries for lamps Capacitors for use in tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamp circuits General and safety requirements Capacitors for Use in Tubular Fluorescent and Other Discharge Lamp Circuits Performance Requirements Live Working Electrical Insulating Matting Lamp Controlgear Part 1 General and Safety Requirements Lamp Controlgear Part 2 1 Particular requirements for starting devices other than glow starters Annex I Page 11 of 18 C5 25 5 C13 2 1 a vi C13 2 5 C5 26 4 a i C5 26 4 a vii C6 4 C11 7 C13 3 3 C6 10 2 C7 1 2 C7 1 2 C7 1 2 C7 1 2 C7 1 2 C7 1 2 C7 1 2 C7 1 2 C7 1 2 C11 14 C7 1 2 C9 2 1 C10 33 4 e C7 1 2 EE_GS 2012 Edition Standard Description Part and Clause No TEC 61347 2 11 2001 IEC 61347 2 13 2006 TEC 60598 2 1 1987 TEC 60598 2 2 1997 TEC 60598 1 2008 TEC 61347 2 3 2006 TEC 60929 2006 ISO 9000 2008 IEC 60079 10 1 2008 IEC 60079 1 2008 BS 1490 1988 ISO
154. RE CIRCUIT BREAKER MCB C5 6 1 C5 6 2 C5 6 3 General MCB shall be of four pole triple pole double pole or single pole as specified It shall comply with and be type tested to IEC 60898 1 2003 It shall be totally enclosed in a moulded insulating case for safe use by unskilled people and also designed to be maintenance free Overall dimensions and fixing centres for the same range of MCB shall be identical and suitable for fixing individually to a metal back plate or directly mounted inside a manufacturer s designed distribution metal box Cable terminals of the MCB shall be at top and bottom of the units with access from front and suitable for terminating the size of solid or stranded conductor in accordance with Table 5 of IEC 60898 1 2003 MCB with current carrying contacts of plug in type shall not be accepted Contacts of the MCB shall be of non weld type Operating Characteristic The operating mechanism of a MCB shall be thermal magnetic designed to give a fixed stable inverse time current characteristic in accordance with Table 7 of IEC 60898 1 2003 The calibration temperature shall be 30 C The classification according to rated instantaneous tripping current shall be Type B except for motor circuit application where Type C shall be provided and 6A circuits in which either Type B or Type C may be acceptable Short Circuit Breaking Capacity The rated short circuit breaking capacity shall be certified in acc
155. SOCKET OUTLETS C4 3 1 General All socket outlets shall be of 3 pin shuttered type Socket outlet and plug rated at 13A shall comply with BS 1363 2 1995 Socket outlet and plug rated at 5A or 15A for general application shall comply with BS 546 1950 Section C4 EE_GS Page 2 of 9 2012 Edition C4 4 C4 5 Socket outlet used for supplying appliance mounted at high level shall be unswitched otherwise it shall be fitted with an integral switch The integral switch shall be of single pole forming part of the same front plate as the socket outlet and with clear indication of the ON OFF switching position Weatherproof type socket outlet shall comply with IEC 60309 2 2005 and be provided with a push on cap and cap retaining ring or a screw on cap with rubber gasket The socket outlet shall have ingress protection of at least IPX4 to IEC 60529 2009 C4 3 2 Shaver Supply Unit Electric shaver supply unit shall comply with IEC 61558 1 2005 and shall be all insulated suitable for both flush and surface mounting Each unit shall comprise two outlets one for 110V and the other for 220V obtained from tappings of a double wound transformer to TEC 61558 2 5 1997 and with unearthed secondary windings C4 3 3 Plug Unless otherwise specified plug for 13A socket outlet shall be fitted with a fuse to IEC 60269 1 2009 rated at 13A Each plug shall be fitted with a cord grip which is so designed that no stress will be exerted on the conductors of
156. Section B2 EE_GS Page 1 of 19 2012 Edition B2 1 6 B2 1 7 B2 1 8 B2 1 9 Conduit Continuity The steel conduit installation shall be mechanically and electrically continuous throughout and effectively earthed Where the circuit protective conductor is formed by the conduits the terminal of a socket outlet shall be connected by a separate circuit protective conductor having the same cross sectional area and type as the live conductor to an earth terminal incorporated in the associated metal box or enclosure Flexible conduit shall not be used as a circuit protective conductor A separate circuit protective conductor having the same cross sectional area and type as the largest live conductor shall be drawn into the flexible conduit for earth continuity This circuit protective conductor shall be fixed to an earth terminal incorporated at each end in the metal boxes or enclosures onto which the ends of the flexible conduit are locked Joint in Conduits Joint in steel conduits shall be made by means of a solid coupler into which the adjacent ends of the two conduits shall be inserted to approximately half into it and screwed up tightly in order to make the conduit run mechanically and electrically continuous No threads on either conduit shall be exposed Running couplings shall not be used In case where such a coupling cannot be avoided approval from the Architect must be obtained before it is adopted In this case the coupl
157. TIC EXHAUST FAN C10 7 1 General Requirements a The design construction and testing of the fan shall be in compliance with the requirements of IEC 60335 2 80 2008 b All electrical components parts and accessories shall be manufactured conforming to the relevant IEC standards c The fan shall be fitted with a 0 75 mm 3 core PVC insulated and sheathed flexible cord of approximately 2 m in length 2 core cord is allowed only for double insulated appliances classified as Class II d The power factor of the fan shall not be less than 0 8 Section C10 EE_GS Page 13 of 50 2012 Edition C10 7 2 Performance Requirements C10 7 3 a The fan diameters of the respectively exhaust fans shall be Fan Size mm Fan Diameters mm 150 150 5 230 230 5 300 300 5 b The exhaust fans shall be capable of providing the following air extraction rate Fan Size mm Air Extraction Rate m s 150 0 06 230 0 15 300 0 3 c The noise level of the fan during operation shall not exceed 65 dBA measured at 1 m from the fan d Maximum overall height and width o e Maximum Height mm Maximum Width mm 150 232 230 230 323 305 300 413 391 Construction a The exhaust fan shall be designed of robust construction The exhaust fan shall be suitable for mounting on windows and partitions which shall have a opening of the following diameter
158. about the gland connection Besides the normal running operation the lubrication shall also be adequate during starting and running down periods The bearing design shall avoid oil being drawn into the winding through the shaft by centrifugal force or the effect of ventilation fan The bearing mounting bracket assembly shall be capable of completely detached from the stator viz no welding to the stator frame shall be permitted Bearing pads shall be self aligning in design and shall not require any jacking screws for adjustment Rolling Type Bearings Rolling type bearings shall be adequately lubricated by grease and sealed against leakage of lubricant along the shaft Construction shall be such that bearings can be dismantled and reassembled without risk of damage The bearing assembly shall be designed to prevent the entry of dust or water It shall be provided with a separate grease nipple to serve each lubricating point and a grease relief device such that when the motor runs at its rated speed any surplus grease is ejected out of the bearing casing to a separate container Housings for ball roller bearings shall be packed with approved lithium based grease at the time of assembly The required re lubrication interval shall be more than 4 000 hours Section C13 EE_GS Page 5 of 38 2012 Edition Grease nipples oil cups and dip sticks shall be readily accessible without removal of guarding Where necessary for accessibility
159. acity falls to 7 hours and 6 5 hours continuous running of the emergency generator respectively Hand Pump A semi rotary double acting hand pump shall be provided for each daily service tank and consist of 25 mm diameter inlet and outlet and a 25 mm diameter flexible oil resistant inlet pipe of adequate length to suit site condition Section C12 EE_GS Page 20 of 31 2012 Edition C12 7 4 Pipeworks and Fittings a b General i ii iii iv v vi vii viii ix x Supply and install all necessary fittings and pipework of approved design as required by the emergency generating plants and as generally shown on the Drawings However exact dimension of piping shall be determined on site and any modification of pipe route indicated on Drawings requires prior approval from the Architect All pipes up to 80 mm diameter shall confirm with ISO 65 1981 heavy quality and pipes 80 mm diameter and above with BS 1600 1991 or other technically equivalent national or international standards Flanges shall be slip on welding type in accordance with ISO 7005 1 1992 Class 150 Screwed fittings shall be made of malleable iron and threads shall comply with ISO 7 1 1994 All screwed joints shall be cleaned threaded and pulled up tightly All jointing materials shall be diesel resistant Gaskets made of rubber or compressed asbestos fibre shall not be used Particular care shall be taken to ensure that al
160. actor may request the Architect in writing for an extension of time if 6 weeks are practically insufficient Items displayed shall be deemed to be adequate for the Works unless otherwise clearly indicated Each sample with clear numbering and labeling shall be firmly fixed onto a rigid wooden or metal board A list shall also be affixed on the sample board to show the item description make and brand country of origin and locations of installation if not generally used Samples rejected by the Architect shall be replaced as soon as possible Upon approval of all items the Architect will endorse the list on the sample board and the Contractor shall deliver the board to the site office for reference The board shall contain samples of all compact sized materials and accessories to be used in the Works Written approval of all samples and technical details shall be obtained from the Architect before commencement of any installation work In the context of this General Specification the term compact means any item that will fit into a 300 mm cube The following items shall be included in the sample board as a minimum a Conduit and accessories b Trunking and accessories c Cable and accessories d Wiring accessories ADVICE OF ORDER PLACED The Contractor shall submit copies of all orders placed for major items of equipment and materials to the Architect for record Section A3 EE_GS Page 4 of 5 2012 Edition A3
161. ad earth fault of the stator and rotor windings over under voltage and over under frequency loss of excitation under speed and rotation failure of the alternator shall be provided Section C12 EE_GS Page 8 of 31 2012 Edition C12 4 CONTROL REQUIREMENT C12 4 1 Instruments and functions for control cubicle a b c d e f g h i Q k I m n 0 p q r s t Voltmeter and selector switch and fuse 0 500V range Ammeter current transformers and selector switch Frequency meter in 45 to 55 Hz range Hour meter 4 Poles withdrawable air circuit breaker or 4 Poles MCCB complete with d c shunt trip facility and protection against overload and short circuit and earth fault by means of over current and earth fault protection relay 3 phase mains voltage sensing unit Auto off manual selector switch Start Stop push buttons for manual operation Simulate main failure key switch Diesel generating set anti condensation element On off switch Automatic 2 rate battery charging equipment complete with voltmeter and charging rate ammeter Automatic voltage regulation unit and excitation controls Engine Fault automatic shut down indication lamps alarm and reset buttons Failure to start indicating lamp alarm and reset button Diesel generating set Supply Available indication lamp Mains Available indication lamp Diesel generating set on Load indicati
162. ained Energy Label Grade 1 of the Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme EELS for Household Refrigeration Appliances of Energy Efficiency Office EEO of the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department the Government of the HKSAR C10 32 3 Performance Requirements a b The refrigerator shall be completely suitable for operation under sub tropical climate class The range of ambient temperatures in which the equipment are intended to be used and for which the required storage temperatures shall be fulfilled is between 18 C to 38 C No condensation shall be present on the exterior of the refrigerator at all times The Fresh Food Storage Compartment and Frozen Food Storage Compartment shall be equipped with separate temperature control i Fresh Food Storage Compartment The refrigeration system shall be designed to maintain the temperature between 0 C to 10 C and the mean temperature shall be 5 C within the compartment at all operating conditions ii Frozen Food Storage Compartment The storage temperature of the Frozen Food Storage Compartment shall be maintained at a temperature not warmer than 18 C at all operating conditions The Compartment shall be labeled with a mark as defined in ISO 8187 1991 C10 32 4 Construction a b The cabinet shall be of all steel construction designed for maximum rigidity and robustness to form an assembly sufficiently rigid to prevent distortion during handling t
163. alarm load at maximum alarm condition for at least 60 minutes or as specified in the Particular Specification EE_GS 2012 Edition C5 22 POWER FACTOR CORRECTION EQUIPMENT C5 22 1 C5 22 2 General Requirements The power factor correction equipment hereafter referred to as the equipment in this section shall include capacitors protective devices contactors control relays current transformers cabinet cables cable glands trunkings control wirings necessary accessories etc For capacitors to be installed in system where the 5th 7th 11th harmonics are anticipated the normal de tuning factor is around 7 which will tune the resonance frequency fLC to 189 Hz For capacitors to be installed in system where 3rd harmonic is also present the normal de tuning factor is around 12 5 which will tune the resonance frequency fLC to 141 Hz The de tuning reactor shall be rated to handle 110 of the capacitor fundamental current continuously to compensate for capacitor tolerance and aging The overall power factor at the main switchboard and motor control switchboard shall be improved to not less than 0 9 Additional and specific requirements for the equipment shall be given in the Particular Specifications the Drawings or other documents issued by the Architect Requirements of the Components a Capacitor Units The capacitors shall be of low loss dry type metallized polypropylene MPP film type with self healing
164. alent synthetic elastomer sheathed flexible copper cable suitable for conductor operating temperature not exceeding 60 C code designation HO7RN F of BS 7919 2001 450 750V heavy duty heat resisting ethylene propylene rubber EPR or equivalent synthetic elastomer insulated single core twin 3 core 4 core or 5 core and CSP or equivalent synthetic elastomer sheathed flexible copper cable suitable for conductor operating temperature not exceeding 90 C code designation HO7BN4 F of BS 7919 2001 300 S500V heat resistant ethylene vinyl acetate rubber or other equivalent synthetic elastomer insulated single core non sheathed flexible copper cable suitable for conductor operating temperature not exceeding 110 C code designation 60245 IEC 07 of IEC 60245 7 1994 Section C2 EE_GS Page 4 of 11 2012 Edition C2 2 C215 C2 1 6 1 450 750V heat resistant ethylene vinyl acetate rubber or other equivalent synthetic elastomer insulated single core non sheathed flexible copper cable suitable for conductor operating temperature not exceeding 110 C code designation 60245 IEC 05 of IEC 60245 7 1994 or m 300 500V heat resistant silicone rubber insulated single core non sheathed flexible copper cable suitable for conductor operating temperature not exceeding 180 C code designation 60245 IEC 03 of IEC 60245 3 1994 Conductor Conductors of wiring cables shall be of high conductivity copper and all meet the
165. aligning provided with spring accelerated opening mechanism Main contacts shall be fitted with detachable arc chutes for each pole Sufficient auxiliary contacts shall be provided for connection of secondary wiring These auxiliary contacts shall remain engaged when the ACB is in the TEST or CONNECTED position and shall be disengaged when the ACB is in the ISOLATED position All ACB shall be fitted with the maximum number of auxiliary contacts as the manufacturer s standard provision In any event not less than two pairs of normally closed auxiliary switches and two pairs of normally open auxiliary switches shall be provided All auxiliary contacts and switches shall be wired to an easily accessible terminal strip for external connection Terminals for external connections of the secondary auxiliary contacts and switches shall be of clamping yoke type for wires of minimum CSA of 1 0mm All terminals shall be clearly labelled to identify the function of the circuits connected to the terminals Terminals for each ACB for secondary auxiliary contacts shall be separated from all other terminals by means of a spacer of 20 mm width C5 5 MOULDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKER MCCB C5 5 1 General MCCB shall be of four pole triple pole or double pole as specified It shall comply with and be type tested to IEC 60947 2 2009 It shall be totally enclosed in a moulded casing formed from an insulating material The construction of the casing shall b
166. all be inserted at the hazardous area boundary or failing this on the side remote from the hazardous area Precautions to Prevent Passage of Inflammables Gases or Vapours Where trunking ducts pipes or trenches are used to accommodate cables precautions shall be taken to prevent the passage of inflammable gases or vapours from one area to another and to Section B8 EE_GS Page 7 of 14 2012 Edition B8 4 B8 3 10 prevent the collection of inflammable gases or vapours in trenches Such precautions shall involve the sealing of trunking ducts and pipes and the adequate ventilation or sand filling of trenches Equipotential Bonding of Conduit The metallic portion of conduit shall be electrically bonded to the rigid system by either a separate conductor or terminating devices EXTERNAL LIGHTING SYSTEM B8 4 1 B8 4 2 B8 4 3 B8 4 4 Scope This Sub section covers lighting installations mainly pole mounted for street lighting security lighting floodlighting and general area lighting Specification and Drawing External lighting installations shall be installed in accordance with the Particular Specification and Drawings Luminaire The type of lamps and luminaires to be used shall be as specified in the Particular Specification and Drawings The luminaires shall be securely mounted on the poles For those not mounted on poles they shall be fixed on wall or hanger plinth or the like dedicated for the mounting o
167. all be type tested to a short time withstand current in accordance with Table C5 11 3 at a voltage of not less than 380V Table C5 11 3 Busbar Short time Withstand Current for MCCB Distribution Board Type of No of outgoing Busbar rated Busbar rated S C board circuits current withstand current 23 kA for 0 2s 23 kA for 0 2s 23 kA for 0 2s 43 kA for 0 2s Outgoing MCCB shall be mounted horizontally on both sides of the vertical busbars The connection between the MCCB and the phase busbars shall be by means of copper tapes and bolted joints C5 12 MCB DISTRIBUTION BOARD C5 12 1 General The enclosure of a MCB distribution board shall be constructed from sheet steel having a thickness of not less than 1 2 mm and shall be designed for general commercial and light industrial applications The ingress protection for the enclosure with the functional units and blanking plates fitted shall be at least IP 41 The design and construction of MCB distribution boards shall comply with and be type tested to IEC 60439 3 2001 Section C5 EE_GS Page 16 of 62 2012 Edition C5 12 2 Construction gt 12 3 The moulded back plate assembly shall be of substantial thickness and attached to the back of the enclosure for mounting of MCB RCCB RCBO and double pole or triple pole all insulated switch as specified MCB distribution board shall be provided with a moulded case all insulated double pole or three pole incoming switch d
168. altered and motors to be secured Belt driven machinery such as fans shall be fitted with pulleys suitable for the belt drive used Pulleys may use split taper bushings for drives up to 30 kW Alternatively and in any case for output above 30 kW pulleys shall be secured to the fan and motor shafts by keys fitted into machined keyways Keys shall be easily accessible so that they can be withdrawn or tightened Where gib head keys are used they shall not protrude beyond the end of the shaft For keys without gib heads they shall be drilled and tapped to accept an extractor bolt Protective Guards Protective fixed guards shall be provided at all forms of open power Section C5 EE_GS Page 55 of 62 2012 Edition C5 25 13 transmission systems including belt drives and drive couplings and to dangerous parts of machinery to prevent inadvertent access or contact The guards shall comply with the safety requirements stipulated by the Labour Department For belt drives the guards shall be of galvanized steel wire of not less than 2 5 mm diameter attached to a rigid galvanized steel rod or angle framework The mesh size and the location of the guard shall prevent finger contact with any enclosed danger point Alternatively guards may be constructed from galvanized sheet steel of not less than 0 8 mm thick stiffened to ensure a rigid enclosure Removable access panels shall be provided in guards to allow tachometer readings to be taken on both dr
169. ance with the manufacturer s recommendation In addition for vertical mounting the busbar trunking system shall be supported on every floor Hangers and brackets shall be properly aligned with building structure and adjusted to ensure the alignment and leveling of the busbar trunking as required in the manufacturer s standard and recommendation Additional guide brackets in the intermediate position between two supports shall be provided if necessary to balance the offset loading of the tap off unit Section B6 EE_GS Page 5 of 5 2012 Edition B7 1 B7 2 B7 3 SECTION B7 INSTALLATION OF EARTHING SYSTEM GENERAL All metalworks associated with an electrical installation but not forming part of a live conductor including exposed conductive parts and extraneous conductive parts shall be solidly and effectively bonded and earthed in accordance with IEC 60364 1 2009 and the associated parts of the standard and the Code of Practice for the Electricity Wiring Regulations MAIN EARTHING TERMINAL A solid copper main earthing terminal of ample size shall be provided for every electrical installation at a position near the main incoming switch or switchboard for the connection of a the circuit protective conductors b the main equipotential bonding conductors c the functional earthing conductors d the earthing conductors and e the lightning protective system bonding conductors to create the equipotential z
170. and Current C5 25 4 Maintenance Access and Safety C5 25 5 Noise and Vibration C5 25 6 Minimum Motor Efficiency C5 25 7 Continuous Rating C5 25 8 Tachometers C5 25 9 Terminals C5 25 10 Anti condensation Heater C5 25 11 Belt Drives and Pulleys C5 25 12 Protective Guards Table of Contents EE_GS Page 15 of 25 2012 Edition SECTION C6 SECTION C7 C5 26 C5 25 13 Motor Fed by Converter Motor Switchgear Starters and Control Panel C5 26 1 General C5 26 2 Local Motor Control Panels C5 26 3 Motor Control Switchboard C5 26 4 Motor Starters BUSBAR TRUNKING SYSTEM C 6 1 C6 2 C6 3 C6 4 C 6 5 C6 6 C6 7 C6 8 C6 9 C6 10 C6 11 General Busbar Trunking Construction Busbar Insulation Busbar Feeder Unit Tap off Units Busbar Expansion Unit Fire Barrier in Busbar Trunking System Busbar Trunking Accessories Requirement for Air insulated Busbar Trunking System C6 10 1 Busbar Enclosure C6 10 2 Busbar Supports C6 10 3 Busbar Jointing C6 10 4 Suspension Unit Flexible Joint and Stop end Unit C6 10 5 Tap off Unit C6 10 6 Testing and Certification Requirement for All Insulated Busbar Trunking System C6 11 1 Busbar Enclosure C6 11 2 Busbar Insulation C6 11 3 Tap off Units C6 11 4 Joint in Busbar Trunking System C6 11 5 Testing and Certification FLUORESCENT LUMINAIRE AND LAMP C7 1 Cre C7 3 C7 4 C7g C7 6 C7 7 C7 8 General Type of Luminaires Group 1 Luminaires Group 2 Special Luminaire
171. ant with the appropriate Standards and Codes of Practice listed in this Specification Where an alternative standard is proposed the tenderer shall prove by means of adequate supporting documents that the alternative standard meets the requirements of the relevant Standard Section C11 EE_GS Page 1 of 11 2012 Edition C11 4 The Switchboard comprising a combination of one or more low voltage switching devices together with associated control measuring signalling protective regulating equipment etc shall be completely assembled with all the internal electrical and mechanical interconnection and structural parts The Switchboard shall conform to an established type without deviations likely to significantly influence the performance from the typical Switchboard verified to be in accordance with IEC 60439 1 2004 by a competent and independent internationally recognised testing authority Appropriate technical information and literature in English language and copies of type test certificate and drawings must be available for examination CONSTRUCTION AND FINISH The Switchboard shall be constructed from steel self supporting so formed as to give a rigid and robust construction without cross struts and shall be structurally mechanically and electrically sound with cubicle top panels and doors of sheet steel or the equivalent metal not less than 2 mm Alternatively if the Switchboard thickness is less than 2 mm the design and the whol
172. anufacturer who is specialised in manufacturing products for this purpose The method and procedures adopted shall be strictly as those laid down by the manufacturer Other Methods of Joint and Termination Methods for jointing or terminating a power cable other than those specified in this Sub section will not be precluded provided a that the method used shall be proven to be capable of affording the degree of safety reliability durability and efficiency not less than that achieved by those specified in this Sub section b that the method used shall satisfy the requirements of IEC 60364 1 2009 and other associated parts of the standard and other relevant Standards and c that prior agreement of the Architect has been obtained SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MINERAL INSULATED CABLES B3 8 1 Cable Route Mineral insulated cables shall be run neatly on the surface of the walls columns beams or ceilings in a vertical or horizontal direction and at least 150 mm clear of all plumbing and mechanical services The use of conduit and or cable trunking to enclose such cables shall be kept to the minimum Section B3 EE_GS Page 8 of 15 2012 Edition B3 8 2 B3 8 3 B3 8 4 B3 8 5 Cable Support Mineral insulated cables shall be adequately supported by saddles which shall be of the same manufacturer as the cables Saddles shall be provided throughout the entire cable route at regular intervals The spacing between adjacent
173. ar Rating Test Current a Under 800A Fused short time withstand current of 40kA minimum b 800A to 1600A inclusive Short time withstand current of 40kA minimum for one second and c Above 1600A Short time withstand current of 50kA for one second TEC 60269 1 2006 and other associated Parts of the Standard The busbar insulation shall be tested in accordance with Clause 8 2 2 of IEC 60439 2 2005 All test certificates shall be submitted for endorsement prior to ordering Section C6 EE_GS Page 7 of 7 2012 Edition C7 1 SECTION C7 FLUORESCENT LUMINAIRE AND LAMP GENERAL C7 1 1 C7 1 2 The luminaires including the control gear shall be suitable for operation at 220V 46 50 Hz 2 single phase a c supply The luminaires shall comply both in manufacturing and testing with the following international standards and their manufacturing process shall conform to the relevant quality standard of ISO 9000 2008 Luminaires Ballast Miscellaneous electronic circuits Electronic ballast Capacitor Starter glow type Starter electronic type Lampholder Lamp Internal cable IEC 60598 1 2008 for general requirements and tests and IEC 60598 2 1 1987 for general purpose luminaires or IEC 60598 2 2 1997 for recessed luminaires TEC 60920 1990 and or TEC 60921 2006 as applicable TEC 61347 2 11 2001 IEC 61347 2 3 2006 and or IEC 60929 2006 as applicable TEC 61048 2006 and or IE
174. ard Pipe BSP sizes shall be clearly stated in installation instructions Material used in the connection to the hot water cylinder shall be of corrosion resistant type especially on the water side The electric terminal box with cover and suitable for fitting with waterproof metallic flexible conduit shall be provided C10 16 ELECTRIC TEA URN C10 16 1 General Requirements a b c The tea urn shall be suitable for providing boiling water for tea The tea urn shall comply with the standard IEC 60335 2 75 1998 All electrical components shall comply with the relevant IEC Standards or of fully equivalent quality and capacity C10 16 2 Performance Requirements a b The capacity of the tea urn shall be 14 20 litres The power rating shall range from 2 5 kW to 2 8 kW Section C10 EE_GS Page 26 of 50 2012 Edition C10 16 3 Construction a b c d e f g The water container of the tea urn shall be constructed from stainless sheet steel or material of equivalent quality The tea urn shall be of circular table standing model complete with a full size detachable top cover and two heat insulated handles The tea urn shall be provided with either a simmerstat temperature control or 3 heat rotary switch The tea urn shall be provided with a self resettable thermal cut out against failure due to boiling dry The tea urn shall be provided with rapid draw off tap with heat insul
175. arning labels shall also be provided for all live parts such as test terminal blocks Section C11 EE_GS Page 8 of 11 2012 Edition C11 12 C11 13 C11 14 CABLE ARRANGEMENTS The Switchboard shall be provided with all necessary cable lugs etc fixed in positions on mounting plates and straps to suit the types and directions of entry of the cables as shown on the Drawings or as specified Cable conductors for all circuits within the Switchboard shall be arranged in a tidy manner and mechanically secured at regular intervals such that any movement occurring to the conductors either under normal operation conditions e g thermal expansion vibration etc or due to short circuit in any one of the circuits shall not cause any damage or short circuit to any healthy bare live parts in the Switchboard AUTOMATIC INTERLOCKING FACILITY When automatic interlocking facility is specified or shown on the Drawings the design shall be that it is safe reliable and well proven Unless otherwise approved by the Architect the mechanical part of the automatic interlocking facility shall be of rod type design to ensure a safe and reliable interlocking system For locally assembly switchboard containing automatic interlocking facility the interlocking design shall be endorsed by the respective licenser ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT The Switchboard shall be supplied complete with one hydraulic operated handling truck in the main switchroom suitable for
176. ases inclined towards the centre to minimise bending of the cable cores Where there is more than one core of cable per phase the socket block shall be so designed as to minimise bending of the cable cores Section C13 EE_GS Page 35 of 38 2012 Edition C13 5 HIGH VOLTAGE POWER FACTOR CORRECTION CAPACITORS The power factor correction capacitors for the high voltage chiller motors shall improve the overall power factor of the chiller motors to 0 95 lagging at rated output power The kVAr rating of the capacitor shall not exceed 85 of the no load magnetising kV Ar of the chiller motor Specific requirements of the power factor correction capacitors shall be as follows a Type Low loss dielectric type indoor and enclosed in floor mounted cubicles b Rated Capacity To suit the power factor to be improved c System voltage 3 3 KV 6 6 kV or 11 kV as specified d Frequency 50 Hz e Connection Delta connected single phase units f Insulation Level 45 kV _ peak impulse voltage for 1 50 microseconds and g Protection 3 line connected high voltage HBC fuses to IEC 60282 1 2005 with striker pin The output ratings of the power factor correction capacitor may require modification subject to the no load magnetising kVAr rating of the high voltage motors to be driven The power factor correction capacitors shall be provided with combined jacking and haulage lugs to facilitate positioning The capacitors shall
177. ass for Hot Rolled Steel Plates 3 mm Thick or Above Q Welding Recommendations for welding of metallic materials Part 1 General guidance for arc welding Fluids for electrotechnical applications Unused mineral insulating oils for transformers and switchgear Preparation of Steel Substrates Before Application of Paints and Related Products Visual Assessment of Surface Cleanliness Annex I Page 18 of 18 C13 3 1 C13 3 11 C13 3 1 13 3 11 C13 3 1 f C13 5 C13 5 g C13 3 2 C13 3 3 C13 4 1 b C13 4 9 a C13 4 7 c i C13 4 7 C13 4 7 c i C13 4 7 c v C13 4 8 a EE_GS 2012 Edition Standard Description Part and Clause No TEC 60502 2 2005 BS EN 50262 2005 Power Cables with Extruded Insulation and Their Accessories for Rated Voltages from 1 kV Um 1 2 kV up to 30 kV Um 36 kV Part 2 Cables for Rated Voltages from 6 kV Um 7 2 kV and up to 30 kV Um 36 kV Cable glands for electrical installations Annex I Page 19 of 18 C13 6 1 C13 6 4 EE_GS 2012 Edition
178. at insulated Internal wiring of the hot plate shall be suitable for high temperature operation The hot plate shall be provided with a 3 core flexible power supply cable of approximately 1 5 m in length complete with a suitably fused 13 A plug Section C10 EE_GS Page 33 of 50 2012 Edition C10 22 10 PERSONS AND 15 PERSONS ELECTRIC RICE COOKER C10 22 1 General Requirements a b c The rice cooker shall comply with IEC 60335 2 15 2008 The rice cooker shall be provided with a detachable 0 75 mm 3 core circular cotton braided rubber sheathed or PVC insulated and sheathed flexible cord of approximately 1 m in length and complete with an appliance connector and a suitably fused 13 A plug The rice cooker shall have obtained Recognition Type Energy Label of the Energy Efficiency Office EEO of Electrical and Mechanical Services Department C10 22 2 Performance Requirements The capacities of the rice cookers shall be Size Persons Capacity Persons 10 From 7 to 10 persons 15 From 11 to 16 persons C10 22 3 Construction a b c The rice cooker shall be finished with heat resisting paint in white or a manufacturer s standard colour approved by the Architect The rice cooker shall be fitted with automatic heat preservation mechanism and overheating protection Internal wiring of the rice cooker shall be suitable for high temperature operation Section C10 EE_GS
179. ated handle The tea urn shall be fitted with a flexible power supply cable and a suitably fused 13 A plug complying with the Electrical Products Safety Regulation CAP 406G Laws of Hong Kong The minimum length of the flexible cable shall be 1 5 m Internal wiring of the tea urn shall be suitable for high temperature operation C10 17 ELECTRIC KETTLE 3 5 4 5 LITRES C10 17 1 General Requirements a b The kettle shall comply with the latest edition of IEC 60335 2 15 2008 The kettle shall be fitted with a 0 75 mm 3 core PVC insulated and sheathed flexible cord of approximately 1 5 m in length complete with an appliance connector and a suitably fused 13 A plug C10 17 2 Performance Requirements a b The water capacity of the kettle shall be ranged from 3 5 to 4 5 litres The electrical power capacity of the kettle shall range from 2 kW to 2 6 kW Section C10 EE_GS Page 27 of 50 2012 Edition C10 17 3 Construction a b c The kettle shall be designed for providing boiling water for drinking The construction material shall be made from heavy gauge chromium plated copper or high quality heavy gauge polished aluminium or stainless steel The kettle shall be fitted with a safety cut out to keep the kettle from boiling dry C10 18 MAINS SUPPLY DRINKING WATER DISPENSER FOR COLD WATER C10 18 1 General Requirements C10 18 2 C10 18 3 a b c The water
180. ation of short circuit strength shall be carried out by Short Circuit Testing authorities internationally recognized as having equal standing as ASTA Short circuit test on the phase and neutral busbars shall be carried out in accordance with Clause 8 2 3 of IEC 60439 2 2005 to the value of short circuit current specified below a Under 800A Fused short time withstand current of 40kA minimum b 800A to 1600A inclusive Short time withstand current of 40kA minimum for one second and c Above 1600A Short time withstand current of 50kA for one second TEC 60269 1 2006 and other associated Parts of the Standard The busbar insulation shall be tested in accordance with IEC 60439 2 2005 All test certificates shall be submitted for endorsement prior to ordering C6 11 REQUIREMENT FOR ALL INSULATED BUSBAR TRUNKING SYSTEM C6 11 1 Busbar Enclosure The enclosure of the busbar trunking shall be rigidly constructed from galvanized sheet steel of not less than 1 5 mm thick or aluminium of minimum 2 5mm thick clamped on rigid casing side steel channels Where a combination of sheets of these two materials is used as the assembly no apparent visible stress shall be observed during operation when the busbar trunking are properly supported However the thickness of the metal sheets employed shall in no cases be less than 1 5 mm each Steel work shall be treated to prohibit from rusting and corrosion by hot dip galvanizing
181. atten and open end metal trough reflector and d Batten luminaire with plastic diffuser Luminaire composed of basic batten metal cover plate and plastic prismatic diffuser The plastic prismatic diffuser with clip on end plates shall be manufactured from extruded plastics with external reeding suitable for fixing to a basic batten with metal cover plate The plastic clip on end plate shall be simply fitted to the basic batten thus enabling the diffuser to be quickly and easily removed for cleaning and general maintenance Section C7 EE_GS Page 3 of 13 2012 Edition C7 4 GROUP 2 SPECIAL LUMINAIRES C7 4 1 C7 4 2 C7 4 3 Luminaires of this group are categorized as follows Cat A Glass fibre luminaires Cat B Garage pit luminaires and Cat C Flameproof luminaires Cat A Glass fibre luminaires a b c Unless otherwise specified the starting arrangement shall be of electronic start and the control gear components shall be fixed in a removable tray The construction of the luminaire shall be suitable for chemically corrosive atmosphere and complying with IEC 60598 1 2008 Class I or II but preference will be given to Class II The ingress protection shall be at least IP55 to IEC 60529 2009 The luminaire shall comprise glass fibre reinforced polyester base canopy and high impact resistant polycarbonate diffuser with internal prisms held together by corrosion resistant clips Wide seamless polyurethan
182. ause 5 1 of IEC 60439 1 2004 shall be provided in the relevant documents the circuit diagrams or in the manufacturer s list or catalogues ELECTRICITY CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SWITCHBOARD The electrical characteristics of the Switchboard shall be as follows unless otherwise specified a Rated operational 380 220V 6 3 phase 4 wire 50 voltage Hz 2 a c b Neutral earthing Solid at transformer c Rated short time current 50kA for 1 second withstanding current and d Power factor Incoming 0 25 lagging SERVICE CONDITIONS The service conditions stipulated in Clause C5 1 2 of this Specification shall be applicable The Switchboard shall only be provided with the built in natural cooling facilities as furnished in accordance with the recommendations endorsed by the licenser to suit the service conditions specified BUSBARS WIRING AND EARTHING The busbar chamber shall contain triple phase and neutral busbars of equal cross sectional areas rated as shown on the Drawings or specified elsewhere The configuration of the busbar assembly contained in the Switchboard shall be the same as shown on the type test drawings Any change in the configuration will require separate type test certificates unless substantiation otherwise submitted by the Contractor is approved by the Architect The whole busbars including the conductors connecting the busbars to each outgoing circuit shall be arranged to withstand short circuit
183. be waterproof or contained within a waterproof type galvanized metal case with an external galvanized metal operating knob or handle Switches shall be fitted at least 2m above finished ground level Section B8 EE_GS Page 10 of 14 2012 Edition B8 4 10 B8 4 11 B8 4 12 Control Gear for Discharge Lighting Control gear for discharge lamps shall be contained within a galvanized steel box mounted on the pole or inside the concrete gear cabinet provided by others as shown on the Drawings When mounted on the pole the steel box shall be watertight and positioned at a height higher than normal working level in such a way that a ladder is needed for access The box shall be of adequate size to accommodate all control gear cable and connections The method of construction shall be similar to the service box Testing of Illumination Level Testing of the illumination level and distribution of external lighting installations shall be carried out after dark under the direction of the Architect All labour instruments and materials necessary to carry out the test shall be provided including adjustment of the luminaires to achieve the desired illumination level and performance to the satisfaction of the Architect Numbering of Lamp Pole All lamp poles shall be marked with appropriate identification numbers The numbers shall commence consecutively from the source of power supply in the clockwise direction The numbering proposal shall be s
184. be used subject to the approval of Architect Section B9 EE_GS Page 6 of 6 2012 Edition C1 1 PART C MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION SECTION C1 GENERAL MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT C1 1 1 CRI 2 C1 1 3 C1 1 4 International Standards Material and equipment shall be of high quality and shall comply with where applicable the appropriate International Standard Specifications prepared by IEC or ISO Technical Committees together with any amendments made thereto The Contractor can propose the relevant parts of the stated standard for the offered equipment and materials to comply with for approval by the Architect Other Standard Specifications When material or equipment complying with other standard specifications is offered the Contractor shall satisfy the Architect that the quality of the equipment offered is equal to or better than that specified in the appropriate International Standards IEC ISO Service Conditions The following service conditions shall apply a Climate Hong Kong tropical b Ambient temperature Peak 5 C to 40 C continuously 4 hours Average 0 C to 35 C over 24 hours c Altitude up to 2000 m above sea level and d Relative humidity 99 maximum Selection of Equipment Selection of equipment shall be based on this Specification the Particular Specification and technical data contained on the Drawings for a particular installation Section C1 EE_GS Page of 4 2
185. bicle shall be conducted in accordance with Commissioning and Testing Procedure for Electrical Installation in Government Buildings Hong Kong published by the Building Services Branch Architectural Services Department Electrical resistance test Ductor Test and temperature rise test for the control cubicle shall be carried out before the cubicle is accepted and energised The test shall include the measurement of electrical resistance for all joints connections and internal resistance of protective devices e g ACB MCCB F SW etc All instruments used inclusive of make serial number shall be recorded and the results of the measurements shall be properly documented C12 13 3 Testing of Daily Service Tank Fuel Storage Tank and Pipework a b The daily service tank fuel storage tank and the completed pipework shall be hydraulically tested for a period of time not less than 2 hours without undue deformation and leaking The following test pressure shall be used 1 70 kPa for the daily service tank and the fuel storage tank and ii 700 kPa for the completed pipework valves and fittings Pressure gauges with full scale deflection readings more than 3 times the test pressures shall not be used The pressure gauges employed in test shall be tested and calibrated by approved laboratory before use Section C12 EE_GS Page 30 of 31 2012 Edition C12 14 C12 13 4 C12 13 5 c Immediately after the hydraulic testing
186. both normal and emergency conditions of the installed system which shall comprise an outline of the operating mode control logic and data sequence effect limits of capability modes and set points procedures and sequences for start up and shut down interlocks between equipment system calling on of stand by equipment precautions necessary to overcome known hazards means by which any potentially hazardous equipment can be made safe estimation of energy consumption and energy costs forms for recording plant running hours energy consumption and energy costs and operating data such as running current operating pressure operating flow rates etc Maintenance i Maintenance instructions Manufacturers and the Contractor s recommendations and instructions for the maintenance of the installed equipment Clear distinction should be made between planned tasks preventive maintenance and fault repair tasks corrective maintenance Instructions shall be given on each of the following as appropriate nature of deterioration and the defects to be looked for isolation and return to service of plant and equipment dismantling and reassembly replacement of components and assemblies dealing with hazards which may arise during maintenance adjustments calibration and testing and special tools test equipment and ancillary services Section A4 EE_GS Page 7 of 10 2012 Edition Q k
187. breaker in low voltage electrical system and the tripping characteristics of the relay shall match with the power supply companies breaker fuse tripping characteristics for discrimination The protection scheme and tripping characteristics of the digital relay shall be approved by the power supply companies in Hong Kong e The digital protection relay shall have continuous self supervision feature to monitor the control circuit Fault recording function shall be triggered upon fault detection or tripping operation for diagnostic use The monitoring information and relay setting shall be recallable and programmable by means of front panel keypad or remote access by software The digital relay shall have security password feature to protect access to relay parameter settings and remote tripping f The digital protection relay shall be type tested for Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC and other relevant requirements in accordance with the following international standards TEC 60255 22 2 2008 S Electrostatic discharge tests IEC 60255 22 3 2007 Radiated electromagnetic field disturbance test IEC 60255 22 4 2008 Electrical fast transient burst immunity test IEC 60255 22 5 2008 Surge immunity test IEC 60255 25 2000 Electromagnetic emission tests IEC 60255 21 1 1988 Vibration tests and IEC 60255 21 2 1988 Shock and bump test Manufacturer s calibration certificate shall be issued for every digital relay S
188. c iv v Audible alarm shall be given off under the following conditions underground storage tank fuel level low and pump fail to start A composite pump control cubicle in the pump room incorporating the starters safety and protection devices all necessary wiring work relays fuel level control and alarm push button and indication lights shall be provided The cubicle shall be of wall mounted type type of protection EEx d flameproof enclosures for operation in Zone 1 hazardous area as classified IPMCSP and IP 66 enclosure to IEC 60529 2001 The drawings and the official certificate issued by BASEEFA British Approvals Services for Electrical Equipment in Flame Atmosphere of the cubicle shall be submitted Control Equipment The following controls and indicator lights shall be incorporated on the control cubicle 1 A suitably rated main supply door interlocked isolator with Supply On indicator light ii An Automatic Off Manual selector switch iii Push button manual star stop of each of the pump set and the corresponding indicator lights iv Indicator lights showing pump running v Selector switch to select duty pump vi Clean contacts for connection to CCMS for the status monitoring of the pumps vii Engraved labels in both English and Chinese for all control operations shall be incorporated on the composite control cubicle and viii Indicator lights showing the remaining fuel cap
189. cal Services Department C10 30 2 Performance Requirements a b c The moisture removal capacity when measured under the operating conditions at 27 C 60 R H shall be as follows Size litres Minimum Moisture Removal Capacity 7 7 litres per 24 hours 9 9 litres per 24 hours The power factor of the dehumidifier shall be not less than 0 85 The noise level generated whilst in operation shall not exceed 60 dBA measured at 1 5m from the product under a background noise level of not exceeding 50 dBA C10 30 3 Construction No Controlled Refrigerant as defined under the Ozone Layer Protection Controlled Refrigerants Regulation CAP 403B Laws of Hong Kong shall be used C10 31 ROOM COOLER C10 31 1 Type of Room Cooler a 12 types of room cooler are under this specification their Schedule of References are Schedule Reference C Type R Type C26 R26 C29 R29 C32 R32 C40 R40 C49 R49 C58 R58 Section C10 EE_GS Page 41 of 50 2012 Edition b The Schedule Reference composes of three characters i The first character is an alphabet of either C or R where C Room cooler provides cooling air only and R Room cooler provides cooling with reversed cycle heating ii The last two characters are numerals indicate the cooling capacity of the room cooler with details shown below Last Two C
190. caled showing construction sizes weights arrangements operating clearances and performance characteristics Installation drawings shall be dimensioned and showing construction sizes weights arrangements operating clearances performance characteristics and the necessary builder s work involved Installation drawings for conduit layout shall clearly indicate the proposed position and size of conduit runs together with the number of cables size and circuiting of the cables therein Builder s Work Drawings Unless otherwise approved by the Architect the Contractor shall submit to the Architect in accordance with the approved Submission Schedule 6 copies of drawings showing details of all builder s work required e g the weight and the load on each support of equipment Such drawings shall clearly indicate the details and positions of all openings holes trenches ducts and cutting required and construction details for plinths and equipment bases Manufacturer s Shop Drawings The manufacturer s shop drawings are drawings for equipment or plant to be manufactured by a specialist manufacturing supplier in their own workshops and places away from the Site The drawings shall show detailed construction principal dimensions weights and clearances for maintenance etc Immediately after placing of any order or at any event within 4 weeks unless otherwise approved in writing by the Architect the Contractor shall forward to
191. can only be disconnected by means of a tool The connection shall be contained within a concrete lined earth pit with a substantial removable cover to ensure accessibility and maintainability B7 5 MAIN EQUIPOTENTIAL BONDING CONDUCTOR B7 5 1 Conductor Material Unless otherwise specified main equipotential bonding conductor shall be of copper Section B7 EE_GS Page 3 of 9 2012 Edition B7 6 B7 5 2 B7 5 3 Bonding Position Main equipotential bonding conductor shall connect the extraneous conductive parts of other services within the premises to the main earthing terminal of the installation Such extraneous conductive parts shall include main water and gas pipes other service pipes and risers and exposed metallic parts of the building structure liable to transmit a potential Connection shall be made as near as practicable to the point of entry of the non electrical services into the premises concerned and shall be on the installation side of the possible breaks in the system such as gas meter or water meter Where practicable the connection shall be made within 600 mm from the meter outlet union or at the point of entry to the building if the meter is outside the building Bonding Method Main equipotential bonding conductor shall be securely and reliably connected to extraneous conductive parts of the non electrical services by means of a copper connector clamp of an approved type suitable for the particular application
192. ce Requirements C10 4 3 Construction 400 mm Sweep Desk Fan C10 5 1 General Requirements C10 5 2 Performance Requirements C10 5 3 Construction 400 mm Sweep Pedestal Fan C10 6 1 General Requirements C10 6 2 Performance Requirements C10 6 3 Construction Domestic Exhaust Fan C10 7 1 General Requirements C10 7 2 Performance Requirements C10 7 3 Construction Table of Contents EE_GS Page 17 of 25 2012 Edition C10 8 C10 9 C10 10 C10 11 C10 12 C10 13 C10 14 C10 15 C10 16 C10 17 C10 18 C10 19 Propeller Fan Ring Mounted Type C10 8 1 General Requirements C10 8 2 Performance Requirements C10 8 3 Construction Fume Cupboard Exhaust Fan C10 9 1 General Requirements C10 9 2 Performance Requirements C10 9 3 Construction 1 kW Electric Fire Wall Mounted Type C10 10 1 General Requirements C10 10 2 Performance Requirements C10 10 3 Construction 2 kW Convector Fire C10 11 1 General Requirements C10 11 2 Performance Requirements C10 11 3 Construction 2 kW Oil filled Electric Radiator C10 12 1 General Requirements C10 12 2 Performance Requirements C10 12 3 Construction 300 mm and 1200 mm Single Tubular Heater Complete with Wire Guard C10 13 1 General Requirements C10 13 2 Performance Requirements C10 13 3 Construction 10 Litre Open outlet Type Electric Sink Water Heater C10 14 1 General Requirements C10 14 2 Performance Requirements C10 14 3 Construction 90 Litre and 135 Litre Thermal Storage El
193. ce not exceeding 225 mm on both sides from a bend or intersection A minimum clear space of 20 mm shall be left behind all cable trays Section B3 EE_GS Page 11 of 15 2012 Edition B3 10 B3 9 5 Fixing of Cable on Tray Saddles for securing multi core cables to the cable tray shall be made from PVC covered metal strip and shall be shaped to the form of the cables to be secured The saddles shall be fixed to the cable tray by means of corrosion resistant cheese headed screws and nuts The shanks of the screws shall not protrude beyond the nuts by more than three threads Where saddles exceed 150 mm in length intermediate fixings shall be provided such that the maximum spacing between screws shall not exceed 150 mm Single core cables shall be secured to the cable tray by clamps made of wood or other non ferrous materials specially designed to suit the dimension of the cables The clamp shall be secured to the cable tray by means of bolts washers and nuts Cable saddles or cable clamps shall be provided along the entire cable route with their spacing in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendation INSTALLATION OF WIRE MESH CABLE TRAYS B3 10 1 B3 10 2 B3 10 3 B3 10 4 General Unless otherwise specified the installation of wire mesh cable tray system shall be generally in accordance with the manufacturer s installation instruction Supports The wire mesh cable tray except those of short run less than 300
194. ce shall be contained in a metal enclosure suitable for wall mounting The enclosure shall be electrically earthed In case of floor mounting is required because of its size and weight the device shall be installed and mounted on concrete plinth provided for this purpose Detailed installation instructions and manuals from the surge protection device manufacturer shall be submitted to the Architect for approval Performance Requirements a b c The device shall be able to give protective performance in all modes including Phase and Neutral Phase and Earth and Neutral and Earth The device shall be designed in such a way that its performance shall not be easily affected by field wiring practice The let through voltage i e the transient overvoltage which is allowed through a surge protection device shall be clearly specified for the acceptance by the Architect Unless otherwise specified the let through voltage shall not exceed the impulse withstand voltage of the equipment to be protected specified in IEC 60364 4 44 2006 The reaction time between the start of the surge and the time the surge protection device initiates the protective action shall be less than 1 nanosecond Section C5 EE_GS Page 26 of 62 2012 Edition d Surge protection device shall be able to withstand repeated electrical surges appeared in the electrical system without undue degradation of its surge protection performance under healthy cond
195. ce with the cable colour coding system i e L1 L2 and L3 counting from front to rear top to bottom or left to right as viewed from the switching device operating mechanism side to IEC 62271 100 2006 or IEC 62271 200 2003 Section C13 EE_GS Page 13 of 38 2012 Edition C13 3 4 Circuit Breakers a b c General Unless otherwise specified the 11 kV circuit breaker units shall be of the vacuum type complying with IEC 62271 100 2006 and the 3 3 kV or 6 6 kV circuit breaker units shall be of the vacuum type or the sulphur hexafluoride SF type complying with IEC 62271 100 2006 They shall be of a design with vertical isolation horizontal withdrawal facilities The moving portion of each circuit breaker unit shall consist of a three pole circuit breaker with operating mechanism primary and secondary disconnecting devices auxiliary switches position indicators and the necessary control wiring all mounted on a substantial steel framework The framework and all metal part of the moving portion apart from current carrying parts shall be solidly earthed via the fixed portion The earthing of the moving portion shall be to the approval of the Architect Means of registration shall be provided so that circuit breakers may be readily placed and secured in the correct position in the fixed portion Circuit breakers of the same current and voltage rating shall be fully interchangeable with one another Means shall be provided
196. ch tripping of cubicle switchboards the selected charger and battery set shall satisfy the following criteria 1 Output voltage 24V 30V 48V or operating voltage of tripping coil as specified in the Particular Specification ii Output current 15A or 20 times operating current and re charge of tripping coil for air circuit time breaker and upon mains restoration adequate to re charge the battery from fully discharge to fully charge within 24 hours as specified in the Particular Specification and iii Ampere hour 10 Amp hour or Upon mains rating failure adequate to discharge the tripping current of the associated air circuit breaker s consecutively at least 20 times up to twenty air circuit breaker s simultaneously or as specified in the Particular Specification When used in conjunction with in fire alarm and protection system gas detection system the selected charger and battery set shall satisfy the following criteria 1 Output voltage 24V 11 Output current 15A or output current for combined and re charge standing load at normal condition time and alarm load at maximum alarm condition and upon mains restoration adequate to re charge the battery from discharge to fully charge within 24 hours or as specified in the Particular Specification and Section C5 EE_GS Page 41 of 62 2012 Edition d iii Ampere hour rating 10 Amp hour or Upon mains failure adequate to discharge the operat
197. characteristics shall be calibrated at 40 C When MCCB is specified to be completed with earth leakage tripping device the tripping current shall be as specified in the Particular Specification or on the Drawings The earth leakage relay and the zero sequence current transformer if any shall comply with the IEC 60255 1 2009 IEC 60755 2008 and IEC 60044 1 2003 respectively Performance Characteristic MCCB shall be certified according to IEC 60947 2 2009 to have the following performance characteristics Rated short circuit breaking capacity not less than the values given in the Table C5 5 3 Table C5 5 3 Rated Short Circuit Breaking Capacity of MCCB Prang ES snow ecu Tested at power factor of size breaking capacity 100A 23 kA not exceeding 0 30 lagging 225A 23 kA not exceeding 0 25 lagging 400A 23 kA not exceeding 0 25 lagging gt 400A 40 kA not exceeding 0 25 lagging Shunt Trip Release Where shunt trip release is specified this shall operate correctly at all values of supply voltage between 70 and 110 of the nominal supply voltage under all operating conditions of the MCCB up to the rated short circuit breaking capacity of this MCCB MCCB incorporating shunt release shall be provided with block terminals and shunt release lead cables Locking Facility MCCB shall be provided with facility for padlocking in either the ON or OFF position Section C5 EE_GS Page 9 of 62 2012 Edition C5 6 MINIATU
198. chboard The test and inspection shall be carried out with the prior approval of the Architect if such would require shut down of the Switchboard and the work may be carried out at any time outside normal hours as required by the Architect Section E3 EE_GS Page 2 of 2 2012 Edition SECTION E4 COMPLETION OF OUTSTANDING AND DEFECTIVE WORKS After receiving the Architect s completion certificate the Contractor shall complete all outstanding works listed thereon and rectify any defects that have occurred up to that time The defect completion schedule shall be approved by Architect Section E4 EE_GS Page of 1 2012 Edition LIST OF TECHNICAL STANDARDS ANNEX I THIS GENERAL SPECIFICATION UOTED IN Standard Description Part and Clause No IEC 60364 7 704 Low voltage electrical installations Part 7 704 A2 1 3 g Ed 2 0 2005 Requirements for special installations or locations Construction and demolition site installations IEC 60364 1 2009 Low voltage electrical installations Part 1 A2 2 f B1 4 Fundamental principles assessment of general B2 2 4 B2 3 9 ISO 5457 1999 BS 1710 1984 BS 4800 1989 IEC 61238 1 2003 IEC 60228 2004 IEC 60702 2 2002 BS 1494 1 1964 IEC 60079 0 2007 IEC 61558 2 5 1997 IEC 60127 1 2006 IEC 60189 1 2007 IEC 60245 1 2008 IEC 61140 characteristics definitions Technical Product Documentation Sizes and Layout of Drawing Sheets Identification o
199. clamp Provision shall be arranged to enable a watertight seal to be made between the gland and inner sheath The gland body shall be provided with an internal conical seating to receive the armour clamping cone and a clamping nut which shall secure the armour clamping cone firmly to the armour wires ensuring that the armour wires are tightly clamped between the armour cone and conical armour seating The spigot on the gland body shall be threaded to suit standard conduit accessories A shroud of PVC or alternative approved materials shall be fitted to cover the body of the gland and the exposed armour wires The copper cores shall be soldered to the cable lugs or cable sockets by the damp sweat method as described in Clause B3 7 5 above As an alternative conductors may be terminated by approved type compression terminations using the appropriate tools and terminations Termination of PVC insulated or XLPE insulated Cable with Aluminium Conductors Terminating gland and armour clamp for power cables with aluminium conductors shall be made from aluminium Termination of gland and clamping of armour shall be the same as for copper core armoured cables as described in Clause B3 7 8 above Cores shall be terminated in a hot tinned brass or copper lug which should be shaped in a vice or by means of a hammer to suit the sector shape of the conductor The core shall be tinned and then soldered into the lug As an alternative to terminating cor
200. completed with a clear glass or plastic front cover h The voltage rating of the battery powering the product shall not exceed 1 5 V Section C10 EE_GS Page 37 of 50 2012 Edition C10 27 ELECTRIC DRY IRON C10 27 1 General Requirements C10 27 2 C10 27 3 a b c d The dry iron shall be designed for household and domestic application The dry iron shall comply with IEC 60335 2 3 2008 The dry iron shall have adequate mechanical strength and stability to withstand rough handling as may be expected in normal use The dry iron shall be fitted with a 1 25 mm 3 core PVC insulated and sheathed flexible cord of approximately 2 m in length and a suitably fused 13 A plug Performance Requirements The rated input power of the dry iron shall be 1000 W Construction a The dry iron shall have an adjustable self resetting thermostat control complete with indication lamp for power ON OFF indication b The power cord shall be connected to the iron body in such a manner that no part of the power cord or any accessories associated thereto shall be in contact with the hand of the operator during the normal ironing operation c The non stick coated plate of the dry iron shall be constructed of chromium plated or heat resistant aluminium alloy d The dry iron shall have the appropriate degree of protection against moisture Section C10 EE_GS Page 38 of 50 2012 Edition C10 28 VACUUM CLEANER C10 28 1
201. comprise a dome cover and a biscuit ring and a piece of screwed steel conduit of suitable length to give the required mounting height of the luminaire Plain pendant shall comprise a ceiling rose and a cord grip lampholder connected by a flexible cord having a suitable length to give the required mounting height of the lamp shade Luminaire Mounted on Pattress When a luminaire is not provided with facility for a surface cable entry the luminaire shall be mounted on pattress The cable shall then enter the luminaire from the rear through a slot and a hole formed in the pattress Ceiling Rose Ceiling rose shall not be used for the attachment of more than one outgoing flexible cord or cable unless it is specially designed for multiple pendants Painting Unless otherwise specified lighting equipment and luminaires other than those indicated to be self finished such as stainless steel anodized aluminium etc shall have factory finished Metal parts such as cover plates for adaptable boxes blanking plate for any boxes and surface conduit etc shall be painted white or a suitable color to match the interior finish of a particular location Special Requirements for Outdoor Luminaires Outdoor luminaires shall be able to withstand the weather Metal work should be protected against corrosion and parts which have to be removed for access to the interior shall be provided with proper gaskets to restrict the entrance of moisture and dir
202. conduit a rigid PVC glands or a PVC adaptor together with a PVC male bush shall be used Where PVC adaptor with male bush are used the male bush shall be screwed into the coupler or adaptor from the inside of the metal casing through a clearance hole drilled in the casing to suit the bush The bush shall be screwed tightly into the coupler or adaptor so as to grip the casing securely for mechanical continuity Threads on the male bush shall be long enough to cover the full threaded portion of the coupler The jointing cement shall be applied on the surface of pliable conduit prior to insertion into the coupler adaptor and twist Conduit Bend Conduit bend shall be made by the use of purpose made solid elbow or for PVC conduit not exceeding 25 mm diameter by bending the conduit itself Conduit bend shall not be bent more than 90 degrees The internal radius of the bend shall not be less than 4 times the outside diameter of the conduit In case of the conduit bend is made by bending the PVC conduit the conduit bend shall be made by using the appropriate size of conduit bending springs Conduit shall be fixed in position as soon as possible after bending Allowance for Thermal Expansion Due allowance shall be made for the expansion of PVC tubing at high temperature Expansion coupling or other fittings shall be installed in a straight run of 8m or more Saddles or clips shall be of sliding fit Fixing of Trunking The trunking shall
203. corrosive gases when affected by fire suitable for conductor operating temperature not exceeding 90 C BS 7629 1 2008 Fire resistant cable shall also comply with the fire performance requirement specified in Clause C2 1 6 600 1000V_ cross linked polyethylene XLPE insulated single core or multi core sheathed with or without armour copper cables with solid or stranded conductor and with low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire suitable for conductor operating temperature not exceeding 90 C IEC 60502 1 2004 or 450 750V fire resistant thermosetting insulated single core or multi core sheathed with or without armour copper cables with solid or stranded conductor and with low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire suitable for conductor operating temperature not exceeding 90 C Fire resistant cable shall also comply with the fire performance requirement specified in Clause C2 1 6 Flexible Cables Flexible cables shall be a 300 500V ordinary PVC insulated multi core PVC sheathed flexible copper cable suitable for conductor operating temperature not exceeding 70 C code designation 60227 IEC 53 of IEC 60227 5 2003 Section C2 EE_GS Page 3 of 11 2012 Edition b c d e f g h i Q k 300 500V ordinary tough rubber insulated multi core rubber sheathed flexible copper cable suitable for conductor operating temperatur
204. cts from being switched to close when the front cover is opened However facilities shall be provided to allow the checking of the contact alignments The fastening devices for the front cover shall be of captive type Insulation material used shall be of non hygroscopic and non ignitable type The contacts shall be self aligning so that contact pressure can be maintained at all times All live parts shall be adequately shielded from the front of the unit but easily accessible for maintenance by using a tool Operating Performance The operating performance of the switches and disconnectors shall be tested in accordance with IEC 60947 3 2008 The number of operating cycles corresponding to the rated operational current shall not be less than the values given in Table 4 of IEC 60947 3 2008 Utilization Category Switches shall be to utilization categories of AC 22A or AC 22B for general applications and AC 23A or AC 23B for electrical motor circuits unless otherwise specified Padlocking Facility Switches and disconnectors shall be fitted with padlocking facilities so that they can be padlocked in either ON or OFF position Section C5 EE_GS Page 4 of 62 2012 Edition C5 3 C5 4 CIRCUIT BREAKER GENERAL C5 3 1 C5 3 2 C5 3 3 C5 3 4 C5 3 5 Scope of Circuit Breaker This Clause covers the general requirements of ACB MCCB MCB and RCCB and RCBO Additional requirements relevant to a particular type of circuit break
205. cy with at least 97 under full load operation Indicators shall be provided for incoming power supply healthy energy discharge for ride through operation and fault alarm VDRI shall be UL certified or tested to other equivalent certification Section C5 EE_GS Page 20 of 62 2012 Edition C5 14 C5 15 ELECTROMECHANICAL CONTACTORS C5 14 1 General Electromechanical contactor shall comply with and be type tested to IEC 60947 4 1 2009 Each shall be of double air break type with four pole triple pole double pole or single pole contacts as specified Both the main and auxiliary contacts shall be rated for uninterrupted and intermittent duty The main contact of a contactor shall be silver or silver faced Contactor shall have utilization category suitable for the particular application as shown in Table I of IEC 60947 4 1 2009 C5 14 2 Performance Requirements Contactor shall each be capable of making and breaking currents without failure under the conditions stated in Table VII and VIII of IEC 60947 4 1 2009 for the required Utilization Categories and the number of operation cycle indicated C5 14 3 Co ordination with Short circuit Protective Devices Contactor shall comply with the requirements for performance under short circuit conditions stipulated in IEC 60947 4 1 2009 Type of co ordination shall be Type 1 unless otherwise specified C5 14 4 Control Circuit Rated control circuit voltage of a contactor shall b
206. d B2 3 When cables are routed along or cross steel joints beams stanchions etc they shall be enclosed in steel or rigid PVC trunking conduit Cables shall not be run as a span between beams trusses etc without rigid support throughout their length Protection to Cable Susceptible to Damage Cables susceptible to damage shall be protected by means of metal channels Where protection is required for cables running up a wall from the floor the metal channel shall be fixed to a minimum height of 1 5m above finished floor level Cable Passing through a Building Structure Where cables pass through a building structure such as a wall or column the cables shall be drawn through PVC sleeves inserted into the building structure The size of the PVC sleeves shall be such that the space factor shall not exceed 40 The gap between the structure and the sleeve and that between the cables and the sleeve shall be completely filled with cement or approved fire resisting material Cables crossing an expansion joint shall be formed into a loop such that any movement in the joint shall not stress the cables Cable Passing through Metal Work Rubber grommets or insulated bushes shall be used to protect the cables passing through metal part of a distribution board a luminaire a metal box or any other metal work Segregation from Other Services Cables shall be run at least 150 mm clear of all other non electrical services Section B2
207. d for the bulbs of the winding or oil temperature indicators Protection shall be provided where necessary for each capillary tube The thermometer pocket shall be fitted with a captive screwed cap to prevent the ingress of water The pockets shall be located in the position of maximum oil temperatures at full rated power and it shall be possible to remove the instrument bulbs without lowering the oil level in the tank Transformer Auxiliaries Each transformer shall be fitted with An oil level indicator of prismatic glass visible from ground level and indicating the oil levels over the range specified The oil level indicator shall be marked to indicate the correct oil level with the oil at a temperature of 15 C 50 C and 90 C and An oil seal silica gel breather or other approved type device complete with dehydrating agent indicator and sight glass Breathers shall be at least one size larger than the size that would be fitted in temperate climate and shall be mounted approximately 1000 mm above ground level Section C13 EE_GS Page 32 of 38 2012 Edition v vi Transformer Oil The transformer oil shall comply with IEC 60296 2003 The first filling of transformer oil shall be supplied with the Contract All oil that may be used for works processing or testing shall be compatible with the oil to be used on site Valves and Flanges All valves up to and including 100 mm shall be of gunmetal Larger valves may be gu
208. d then painted with one coat of zinc rich primer one coat of epoxy based under coat and two finishing coats of approved paint The interior surface of the tank shall be thoroughly dried out and applied with a thick coat of linseed oil to prevent rusting C12 7 3 Fuel Transfer Pumping System a Electrical Fuel Transfer Pumps Rotary fuel transfer pumps complete with all necessary accessories including strainers check valves gate valves etc shall be provided 1 The pumps shall be positive displacement type with high quality cast iron body high tensile steel shafts and built in internal relief valve ii Each pump shall be capable of delivering ultra low sulphur diesel fuel oil at 300 kPa 950 rpm maximum with capacity For each pair of pumps a manual switch shall be provided to select the pump running mode as duty or standby respectively iii The coupling motor shall be flame proof 3 phase 50 Hz 380V with no volt release and overload protection It shall have a manual auto off switch with connections for remote start stop operation by the level switch at the daily service tank The duty pump shall be actuated when the fuel level in the daily service tank fall below 30 of the tank capacity cut off automatically when the tank is 90 full The pumps shall also be inoperative when the fuel level in the underground storage tank falls below a pre set level Section C12 EE_GS Page 19 of 31 2012 Edition b
209. demonstrated to the approval of the Architect TYPE OF LUMINAIRES Group 1 This group includes all recessed modular luminaires and surface mounted batten luminaires and the combination of different reflectors or diffusers Group 2 This group covers special luminaires including glass fibre garage pit and flame proof luminaires Group 3 This group covers self contained emergency fluorescent luminaire GROUP 1 LUMINAIRES Recessed modular luminaires and surface mounted batten luminaires and the combination of different reflectors or diffusers C7 3 1 Unless otherwise specified the starting arrangement for these luminaires shall be electronic start and the position of the starter shall be readily accessible Starter is not required if electronic ballast is used C7 3 2 Unless otherwise specified the basic batten shall be made of sheet steel of minimum 0 5 mm thickness and finished in white stove enamel stove miracryl enamel stove miracoat enamel to IEC 60598 1 2008 Class I The ingress protection shall be at least IP2X to IEC 60529 2009 Section C7 EE_GS Page 2 of 13 2012 Edition C7 3 3 C7 3 4 C7 3 5 C7 3 6 C7 3 7 C7 3 8 The basic batten shall be suitable for 20 mm diameter conduit suspension and or direct on ceiling mounting Two 20 mm diameter clearance holes shall be provided at 610 mm fixing centres on 1200 and 1500 mm long luminaires but only one clearance hole at central position on 600 mm long lu
210. different colour temperatures to be used in the Contract shall be provided to indicate its performance b Lumen maintenance L70 The lumen output of LED luminaire shall deliver at least 70 of its initial lumen output after operating 35 000 hours and 25 000 hours for LED luminaire and self ballasted LED lamp respectively For compliance with the L7 threshold lumen maintenance requirements the lumen maintenance data of each colour temperature LED luminaire using 6000 hours is acceptable for projecting the Ly The required lumen maintenance at 6 000 hours shall not be less than 94 1 and 91 8 for Ly 35 000 hours and L 25 000 hours respectively c Colour Rendering Index CRD CRI shall be minimum 75 for colour temperature from 2700 6000K for indoor luminaires and minimum 80 for self ballasted LED lamp Section C9 EE_GS Page 3 of 4 2012 Edition C9 4 2 d Power factor The power factor of the LED luminaire circuit and self ballasted LED lamp shall be minimum 0 9 and minimum 0 6 respectively e Correlated Color Temperature CCT and its tolerance limit The colour temperature of a group of LED luminaires in the same space or room shall not be visually noticeable The nominal CCT of the LED light source shall preferrably be one of the following values The tolerance limits shall be within the below ranges 2700 K 3000 K 3500 K 4000 K 5700 K 6500K 2725 145K 3045 175 K 3465 245 K 3985 275
211. ding 75 mm from a termination and from both sides of a bend Fixing of Cable Saddle Cable saddles shall be securely fixed by fixing screws Saddles shall be provided along the entire cable route at regular intervals The spacing between adjacent saddles shall not exceed the values given in Table 25 3 of the Code of Practice for the Electricity Wiring Regulations A saddle shall also be provided at a distance not exceeding 150 mm from a termination and form both sides of a bend Section B2 EE_GS Page 17 of 19 2012 Edition B2 4 6 m Correction Factor to Current Rating of Cable Where more than two twin cables are fixed together or when the cables are installed at or in thermally insulated materials etc suitable correction factors as recommended by IEC 60364 1 2009 and other associated parts of the standard shall be applied in determining the size of the cables to be installed The effective current carrying capacity of each cable shall be calculated and ensured that it is within the intended operating value of the circuit Installation of Flexible Cable and Flexible Cord a b c Connection to Portable Equipment Flexible cables or flexible cords for connections to portable appliance or equipment shall have suitable length preferably 1 5m to 2m to avoid undue risk of mechanical damage Connection to Fixed Equipment Exposed lengths of flexible cable or flexible cord used for final connections to fixed equi
212. dispenser shall be suitable for local installation and must comply with the statutory requirements of the Waterworks Regulation 24 CAP 102A Laws of Hong Kong The water dispenser shall comply with the Telecommunication Control of Interference Regulations CAP 106B Laws of Hong Kong The water dispenser shall comply with the latest edition of TEC 60335 2 24 2005 Performance Requirements The water dispenser shall provide not less than 45 5 litres per hour of chilled drinking water at a temperature of between 10 C and 13 C from a water inlet temperature of 27 C under ambient air conditions of 32 C and 85 relative humidity Construction a The water dispenser shall be designed to receive water supply from the standard premises water mains and shall be provided with a single 1 2 inch BSP male threaded connection located at the back and protruding by not more than 25 mm b The water dispenser shall be designed for heavy duty application c The water dispenser shall be provided with an automatic thermostat to control the cold water delivery at the above specified temperatures irrespective of water inlet temperature and ambient air conditions within the range specified above Section C10 EE_GS Page 28 of 50 2012 Edition d e f g h i Q k D The cabinet shall be constructed of brushed finished stainless steel of minimum 1 mm thickness to ensure complete rigidity and to res
213. dition g h For circuit breakers controlling the incoming supply to the Switchboard the circuit protection shall be provided by the following devices Overcurrent Protection Relay Earth Fault Relay and Shunt Trip Release It shall be operated by a DC supply of 110 V obtained from the secondary batteries complete with battery charger etc of suitable rating Safety Shutters Metal shutter shall be provided to completely shroud fixed isolating contacts of the circuit breaker busbar and feeder circuits These shutters shall be opened and closed automatically by the movement of the circuit breaker carriage and shall prevent access to fixed isolating contacts when the circuit breaker is withdrawn The shutters for fixed isolating contacts connected to busbars and cables shall have independent operating mechanisms All shutters shall have painted labels indicating whether they are busbar or feeder shutters To facilitate high voltage and current injection testing via isolating contacts a device shall be provided for fixing but not locking shutters in the open position and for releasing them to the closed position This device shall be arranged to be disengaged as soon as the circuit breaker is pushed into the service position to ensure that the automatic features of the shutters are restored Self aligning plug and socket isolating devices shall be provided for all auxiliary circuits The position of these devices
214. domestic type with smooth safe edges and easy to disassemble design for cleaning The fan blades shall be enclosed in a chromed and closely meshed metal guard The gap of the guard slots shall be not greater than 13 mm g The fan shall equip with a thermal cut out device to protect the fan from abnormal operation h The fan regulator shall comprise three speed settings and shall provide a switching off function complete with a timer switch for controlling of continuous operation and at least providing of time setting of 1 hour i The fan shall be provided with oscillating and tilting mechanism for horizontal swing and vertical adjustment respectively j The fan head shall be capable of being clamped or locked at any desired position within a range of tilting angle Section C10 EE_GS Page 10 of 50 2012 Edition k I m n 0 p q The construction of the tilting mechanism shall be of robust and durable construction The oscillating mechanism shall be easily disengaged when not required The oscillating mechanism shall have a reinforced and reliable clutch which will slip or disengage for avoiding overturning when meeting an obstruction otherwise a mechanism shall be incorporated into the fan which can automatically swing to opposite direction when the fan meets an obstruction The fan shall have sufficient degree of mechanical stability that it shall not overturn during operation
215. doors or in damp situations all conduit fittings and conduit accessories shall not be placed in contact with other metals with which they are liable to set up electrolytic action In addition where the conduit installation is subject to weather the conduit fittings and conduit accessories shall be provided with weatherproof sealant or other materials to ensure that the installation is completely weatherproof Swabbing Out of Conduit Conduits shall be swabbed out and free from moisture before wiring work is to commence The swabbing operation shall be witnessed by the authorised representative of the Architect Only approved draw in tape or steel wire of appropriate size and absorbent cloth shall be used Fire Barrier Where a conduit passes through fire resistant structural elements such as walls and floors designated as fire barriers the opening made shall be sealed according to the appropriate degree of fire resistance of the wall and or floor In addition where a conduit is installed in a channel duct ducting trunking or shaft which pass through such elements suitable fire resistant barriers shall also be provided to prevent the spread of fire Cable Capacity of Conduit The number of cables drawn into a conduit shall be such that no damage will be caused to the cables or to the conduits during their installation In determining the size of the conduit the unit system method shall be adopted The sum of all factors fo
216. drawings down to circuit board level released by the manufacturer iii shop drawings and as fitted drawings iv operation manuals with commissioning guide v maintenance manuals with trouble shooting guide and vi parts list and recommended spare parts with price Section C5 EE_GS Page 22 of 62 2012 Edition f Unless otherwise specified the rated operational voltage and services condition shall be as specified in Clause C1 2 and Clause C1 1 3 The following technical requirements shall also apply i No of phases ii Unit capacity iii Harmonic orders iv Filtering efficiency v Power factor correction vi Steady state response vii Ventilation viii Noise level ix Heat losses 3 phase without with neutral 3 4 wires as specified in the Particular Specification as specified in the Particular Specification 2nd order to 25th order or more compensation 85 or more up to 0 98 lagging or more 40 ms or less Forced air cooled 65 dBA or less and 8 of rated capacity or less C5 16 2 Performance Requirements a b c The operating principle of AHF shall be based upon the injection of a harmonic current with appropriate phase shift corresponding to the harmonic current drawn by the load which shall be analysed by the AHF continuously Consequently the current supplied by the source shall remain sinusoidal under the effective ope
217. drawn high conductivity solid electro tinned copper busbars and supported on epoxy resin or other approved insulators The busbar chamber shall be totally enclosed and manufactured from sheet steel suitably rust proofed and painted or hot dip galvanised The thickness of sheet steel shall not be less than 1 5 mm for current rating not exceeding 500A and not less than 2 mm for current rating of 500A and above The front cover and end plates shall be removable and normally held in position by non ferrous metal screws Color Identification of Busbar Each busbar shall be colored to indicate the phase to which it is connected Coloring shall comprise a band of paint on the busbar at intervals of not more than 600 mm but the busbar shall not be painted throughout its length Section C5 EE_GS Page 13 of 62 2012 Edition C5 9 4 Interconnection to Other Equipment Items of switchgear or associated equipment shall be connected or jointed to a busbar chamber by means of properly designed connection flanges having similar material and finish of the busbar chamber or by means of conduit couplers and bushes complying with Section B2 Interconnection cables between a busbar chamber and other items of switchgear or associated equipment shall be of copper conductors and shall be sized in accordance with IEC 60439 2 2005 or IEC 60364 2005 C5 10 DISTRIBUTION BOARD GENERAL C5 10 1 C5 10 2 C5 10 3 C5 10 4 Scope of Distribution Board
218. drivers shall be provided to indicate the performance of the drivers The data shall include but not limited to minimum and maximum input voltage frequency maximum operating temperature rated output voltage rated output current rated output power and power factor The rated life of driver shall not be less than 35 000 hours operating at 40 C ambient temperature Electronic ballast shall be compatible with the dimming circuit provided Unless other specified the electronic ballast shall have at least continuous dimming range 40 100 without flickering Section C9 EE_GS Page 2 of 4 2012 Edition C9 3 LED MODULE C9 3 1 The LED module self ballasted LED module or self ballasted LED lamp shall be manufactured and tested to comply with the following standards if applicable LED module amp Self IEC 62031 2008 LED modules for ballasted LED module general lighting Safety specifications Connector for LED IEC 60838 2 2 2006 Miscellaneous modules lampholders Part 2 2 Particular requirements Connectors for LED modules Certificate of compliance with the above standards shall be issued by an accredited test laboratory or the manufacturer of LED module C9 4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS C9 4 1 The performance of the LED luminaire and self ballasted LED lamp shall comply with the following requirements a Luminaire efficacy lumen watt The luminaire efficacy of different types of luminaires under
219. ds DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE in Chinese characters and English lettering of not less than 5 mm high to be fixed on every container or enclosure of ancillary equipment for discharge lighting installations operating at voltages exceeding low voltage b A label to indicate the maximum voltage present in an item of equipment or enclosure within which a voltage exceeding 250V exists or items or equipment or enclosure which can be reached simultaneously and a voltage exceeding 250V exists between simultaneously accessible terminals or other fixed live parts such voltages are normally not expected to exist with the equipment or enclosure Section B1 EE_GS Page 2 of 4 2012 Edition B1 3 B1 4 B1 5 c A label to be fixed in such a position that any person gaining access to the live parts of an item of equipment or enclosure which are not capable of being isolated by a single device and not provided with an interlocking arrangement to isolate all circuits concerned will be adequately warned of the need of taking special precautionary measures to use the appropriate isolating devices d A label with the words FOR EQUIPMENT OUTDOORS for each socket outlet intended to supply equipment used at outdoors or area outside the same equipotential zone B1 2 6 Other Labels and Notices Other labels and notices as required by the Electricity Ordinance or the Code of Practice for the Electricity Wiring Regulations shall be provid
220. e The design of the LED table lamp should be aesthetically pleasing contemporary stylish appearance user friendly electrically mechanically sound and appropriate for office environment It shall be designed for use on working desk in offices as task lighting to provide localized lighting The LED table lamp shall be free standing type or clamp mounted type and the LED lamp shall be either integral or built in LED module or self ballasted LED lamp as specified in the Particular Specification The LED table lamp shall be rated for continuous service at an ambient temperature of 40 C without affecting the performance requirements as stated in this specification The LED table lamp shall be manufactured in a process conforming to the relevant quality assurance standard ISO 9000 2008 The LED table lamp shall be fully assembled and tested to required standards before delivery Safety Requirements a b c d The LED table lamp shall comply with IEC 60598 2 4 1997 The LED table lamp shall be Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS compliance The LED table lamp shall comply with the risk group Exempt Group RG 0 of IEC 62471 2006 Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp system The LED table lamp shall be suitably protected from electric shock and shall comply with the latest edition of the Guidance Notes for the Electrical Product Safety Regulation Performance Requirements a The
221. e c Public Health and Municipal Service Ordinance Chapter 132 and other subsidiary legislation made under the Ordinance d Construction Site Safety Regulations e Construction Site Safety Manual issued by Environmental Transport and Works Bureau the Government of the HKSAR f Electricity Ordinance Chapter 406 and relevant Code of Practices g Code of Practice for the Electricity Wiring Regulations issued by Electrical and Mechanical Services Department the Government of the HKSAR and h IEC 60364 7 704 2005 Low voltage electrical Installations Part 7 704 Requirements for Special Installations or Locations Construction and Demolition Site Installations A2 1 4 Technical Standards BS BS EN ISO Standards IEC Standards Codes of Practice etc shall be deemed to include all amendments revisions and standards superseding the standards listed herein which are current at the closing date of the tender of the Contract unless otherwise specified A summary of technical standards quoted in this General Specification to which the Works shall comply with is listed in Annex I CASE OF CONFLICT The documents forming the Contract are to be taken as mutually explanatory of one another but in case of ambiguities or discrepancies the same shall be explained by the Architect who shall issue to the Contractor instructions clarifying such ambiguities or discrepancies Section A2 EE_GS Page 2 of 2 2012 Edition A3 1 A3 2 S
222. e Soldering shall be carried out as detailed in Clause B3 7 5 above As an alternative conductors may be jointed by approved type compression connectors using the appropriate tools and connectors Joint for Aluminium Cables a Soldered Joint Prior to making a soldered joint each conductor shall be cleaned by means of steel wool or similar abrasive and then tinned by pouring solder specially made for use with aluminium over the cores Both cores shall then be inserted in a weak backed aluminium ferrule and butted together The ferrule shall then be closed Soldering shall be completed by pouring the solder over the ferrule after applying a layer of flux recommended by the cable manufacturer for this purpose b Compression Joint Alternatively the aluminium cores may be jointed by means of an approved type compression joint A compression joint shall be made by inserting the aluminium cores to be jointed into the opposite ends of an aluminium compression jointing tube which shall have the correct size for the conductors The tube shall then be compressed onto the cores by means of a compressing tool The tool used and the working procedure adopted shall be as recommended by the cable manufacturer Section B3 EE_GS Page 6 of 15 2012 Edition B3 7 8 B3 7 9 Termination of PVC insulated or XLPE insulated Cable with Copper Conductors PVC insulated or XLPE insulated cables shall be terminated in a gland fitted with an armour
223. e construction shall satisfy all the following structural requirements as type tested and certified by a competent and independent internationally recognized testing authority Test Standard Severity Shock IEC 60068 2 Equivalent peak acceleration of 15 g for a 27 1987 duration of 11 ms Bump IEC 60068 2 Equivalent acceleration of 10 g for a duration 29 1987 of 16 ms and 1000 Nos of bump in each mutually perpendicular direction Random IEC 60068 2 Total r m s acceleration of 0 26 g for a Vibration 64 1993 frequency range from 10 Hz to 150 Hz Appropriate technical information and literature in English language and copies of the type test certificate and drawings must be available for examination The Switchboard shall have clear accessibility to all internal components within it Steel work shall be treated to prevent corrosion before being painted Steel parts normally left bright shall be corrosion resistance plated The bottom of the Switchboard shall be closed and made to vermin proof by means of non magnetic fire proof barrier plates cut away where required to suit the cables as specified In general the Switchboard shall be suitable for indoor use to IP 31 as specified in IEC 60529 2009 In the event that top entry cabling facilities are required the top of the Switchboard shall also be constructed in like manner Detachable panels at the back of the Switchboard shall each be provided with a
224. e humidity vi Communication Numeric 380V a c between phase On current transformers In 5A secondary True RMS value of line current for each phase and neutral current True RMS value of phase neutral voltage for each phase True RMS value of line voltage for each phase Active power kW Reactive power kVAr Apparent power kVA Frequency Hz Power factor Energy kWh 0 5 0 5 1 2 1 1 0 to 50 C Up to 80 and Series link RS 232 or RS 485 4 20 mA output Analog communication can be regarded as an optional feature Digital Multifunction Power Meter shall store in memory the maximum and minimum values of the each parameter measured by the unit The values in memory shall be recalled and displayed upon pressing of a switch on the meter Either using lithium battery or non volatile flash memory for data Section C5 Page 37 of 62 EE_GS 2012 Edition storage shall be adopted on condition that the memory shall be backup not less than 3 years C5 21 CHARGER AND BATTERY SET C5 21 1 General Requirements a b c Battery charger set shall be a solid state secondary d c power supply unit operating in parallel with a battery bank The maximum rated capacity referred to herein this specification shall be 3kKVA The exact rated capacity shall be designed by the Contractor to supply a constant voltage current for the combined standing load and alarm switch tripping load
225. e mixed in the epoxy resin to provide high mechanical strength and resilience to shock Natural ventilation shall be used for attaining the rated output and air channels through winding spools to attain sufficient cooling shall not be accepted Internal electrical connections shall be brazed and or fixed with bolts and nuts Soldered or mechanically crimped joints shall not be accepted Core bolts where used shall be insulated from the respective magnetic circuits with material capable of withstanding a test voltage of 2000V r m s for one minute Section C13 EE_GS Page 29 of 38 2012 Edition C13 4 5 C13 4 6 C13 4 7 Tap Changers The off load tap changers shall be accessible through the transformer top cover plate by means of copper links The transformer top cover plate shall be fitted with an electrical and mechanical interlock designed to prevent access to the transformer tapping links until the auto transformer starter circuit breakers are open and the START and RUN circuit breakers are in the CIRCUIT EARTH position Internal Earthing of Transformers Metal parts of the transformer with the exception of individual core laminations core bolts and associated individual clamping plates shall be maintained at some fixed potential Where metal parts of the core are connected to earth this shall be done by way of accessible links to allow the insulation between core and earth to be tested This insulation shall be able to
226. e 90 110 of rated voltage and shall have power output of not less than 120 of the maximum power absorbed by the driven machines Transient Recovery Motors shall be capable of recovering normal operation in the event of a system disturbance causing temporary loss of supply voltage for periods of up to 0 2 seconds fault clearance time followed by a sudden restoration to 80 rated voltage At this voltage the motors shall then be capable of accelerating to ultimate recovery under the most arduous load conditions Enclosure For open type motor drive the enclosure shall have the degree of protection of minimum IP 44 unless otherwise specified Dimensions and frame number of motors shall comply with IEC 60072 1 1991 and IEC 60072 2 1990 The motor frame shall be designed to facilitate easy removal of rotor assembly and to permit access from both motor ends for cleaning and rewinding of the stator winding and replacement of the complete Section C13 EE_GS Page 2 of 38 2012 Edition C1323 C13 2 4 C13 2 5 stator core assembly The motor shall be provided with suitable arrangement to facilitate lifting and handling during erection and overhaul Thermal Insulation amp Characteristics The motor windings and accessories shall be designed for Class F insulation with Class B maximum temperature limit to IEC 60034 1 2004 Natural rubber insulated cables shall not be used between the stator windings and motor terminals Motor
227. e Contract Building The contractor employed by the Employer for the Contractor execution of the Works as defined in the Contract or the contractor separately employed by the Employer to execute the builder s work associated with the Works as appropriate BS British Standards including British Standard Specifications and British Standard Codes of Practice published by the British Standards Institution BSB Building Services Branch of the Architectural Services Department the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Section Al EE_GS Page 1 of 2 2012 Edition A1 4 BS EN Contract Contractor CSA Electricity Supplier EMSD EN FSD IEC IET ISO Tender European Standard adopted as British Standard The Contract defined in the General Conditions of Contract for the Works or the Sub contract defined in the Specialist Sub contract for the Works or the Sub contract defined in the Nominated Sub contract for the Works as appropriate The contractor employed by the Employer or the Specialist Sub contractor employed by the Building Contractor or the Nominated Sub contractor nominated by the Architect for the execution of the Works as appropriate Cross sectional area of a conductor A person or organization who generates supplies and sells electricity at low and high voltages for use in an electrical installation Electrical and Mechanical Services Department the Government of the Hon
228. e Contractor s works will be carried out by the Building Contractor except for minor provisions required for the fixing of screws raw plugs redhead bolts etc which shall be carried out by the Contractor The Contractor shall mark out on Site and or supply drawings of all cutting away to the Building Contractor within a reasonable time All expenses properly incurred and losses suffered by the Employer as a result of the Contractor s failure to comply with the above requirements are recoverable by the Employer from the Contractor The Contractor shall ensure that such works are essential for the execution of the Works In the event that any of such works is proved to be non essential unnecessary and or abortive the Contractor shall bear the full cost of such works including but not limited to any unnecessary or incorrect cutting away and making good and shall reimburse the Employer for all cost incurred in this connection Upon completion of the builder s works by the Building Contractor the Contractor shall forthwith check and examine that all builder s works so executed have been completed in accordance with his requirements If at any time it becomes apparent to the Contractor that any builder s works completed by the Building Contractor does not comply with his requirements in any respect whatsoever the Contractor shall forthwith give notice in writing to the Architect and specify in details the extents and effects
229. e a stabilized output voltage of 10 when the input voltage varies between 10 and 50 For control circuit voltage ride through application STSVR shall be provided with a built in timer circuit to control the ride through duration Upon expiry of the timed delay the connected load of STSVR shall be automatically disconnected in case the voltage dip at input supply persists For mains power circuit voltage ride through application STSVR shall be designed to deliver continuous output under voltage dip situation with current limiting protection so as to prevent from overloading STSVR shall be provided with built in over current protection against short circuits at the output terminals Indicators shall be provided for incoming power supply healthy and fault alarm STSVR shall be UL certified or tested to other equivalent certification Voltage Dip Ride through Inverter VDRI a b Voltage dip ride through inverter VDRI shall comprise static bypass switch energy storage capacitor inverter and microprocessor based control circuits VDRI shall be constructed of battery free maintenance free robust design highly reliable and durable Section C5 EE_GS Page 19 of 62 2012 Edition c d e f g h i Q k The static bypass switch of VDRI shall let utility input voltage to the connected load under normal operation mode Upon detection of under voltage at mains input the static b
230. e benefit of information technology electronic version of this new edition is to be viewed on and free for download from the Architectural Services Department ArchSD Internet homepage As part of the Government s efforts to limit paper consumption hard copies of this General Specification will not be put up for sale The draft of this edition has been circulated to stakeholders within and external to the Government before finalization Nevertheless the Architectural Services Department welcomes comments on its contents at anytime since the updating of this General Specification is a continuous process for the inclusion of any developments that can help meeting the needs of our community DISCLAIMER This General Specification is solely compiled for an electrical installation carried out for or on behalf of the ArchSD in Government buildings of the HKSAR There are no representations either expressed or implied as to the suitability of this General Specification for purposes other than that stated above Users who choose to adopt this General Specification for their works are responsible for making their own assessments and judgement of all information contained here The ArchSD does not accept any liability and responsibility for any special indirect or consequential loss or damage whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use of this General Specification or reliance placed on it The materials contained in this document may no
231. e calculation to verify that the L10 life of bearing is not less than 50 000 hours at the most onerous operating conditions Bearings shall be easily accessible for inspection and shall be liberally rated to ensure cool even running Bearings shall be suitable for reverse rotation at 150 of the normal running speed Motor bearings supplied shall be prevented from damage by any stray currents as detailed in Sub section C13 3 5 Protective and auxiliary equipment applicable as per Clauses C13 2 11 b and C13 2 11 c shall be provided for bearings Section C13 EE_GS Page 4 of 38 2012 Edition b c Plain Type Bearings Plain type bearings shall be self lubricated The lubrication oil shall be water cooled unless otherwise specified The cooler shall be such as to avoid any electrolytic action or corrosion Bearings shall be designed to exclude the ingress of dust and water and adequately sealed to prevent leakage of oil The water pipes shall not run over or adjacent to the HV terminal boxes and shall not impede access to the bearing for inspection The initial filling of bearing lubricating oil shall be supplied and delivered in an oil drum Bearings shall be provided with a filling hole an air breather an accessible drain plug and a clearly visible oil level indicator to show oil levels during running and at standstill Sight level indicators of the type fitted externally to the bearing shall be designed to prevent rotation
232. e capable of withstanding the appropriate rated short circuit current and reasonably rough use without fracture or distortion The moulded casing shall have an ingress of protection not less than IP 30 Utilization category for those MCCB with built in protection and rated at 400A or above shall be class B unless otherwise specified in the Particular Specification or on Drawings or the Contractor can substantiate with calculations to the satisfaction of the Architect that class A MCCBs are suitable for ensuring discrimination under overload and short circuit conditions for the circuits concerned MCCB shall incorporate overcurrent and earth fault protection as specified with shunt trip coil operated by protection relays and shall be suitable for use as an isolator Section C5 EE_GS Page 8 of 62 2012 Edition C5 5 2 C5 5 3 C5 5 4 C5 5 5 Operating Characteristic MCCB with built in protection shall have thermal magnetic or solid state tripping device which features a fixed stable inverse time current characteristic The operating characteristic shall be such that a the time delay on overload tripping shall be inversely proportional to the overcurrents up to a threshold value of approximately 7 times the rated current and b there shall be no intentional time delay on overcurrent tripping due to short circuit or heavy overcurrent exceeding the threshold value i e approximately 7 times the rated current The operating
233. e complied with Remote Radiators a b c The remote radiator shall be suitable for outdoor installation with ample capacity to comply with the cooling requirement of the diesel engine The radiator shall be a forced draft design with cooling core and fans The core shall be encased in a galvanised steel frame and covered with a removal guard of zinc plated or galvanised steel wire The core shall be bolted to a heavy gauge galvanised steel structure which supports it all points and is capable of withstanding wind loads to 45 metre sec Core shall consist of the non ferrous cooling coil tube mechanically expanded into aluminium plate fins for a permanent bond Vents and drains shall be provided in the core The fan shall be of the propeller type with aluminium blades The fan motor shall be of totally enclosed type class B insulated Zinc plated close mesh steel wire fan guard shall be provided Weatherproof push lock turn reset emergency stop switch shall be provided to stop the fan in case of emergency Section C12 EE_GS Page 13 of 31 2012 Edition C12 6 3 C12 6 4 d The radiator shall be designed so that the overall sound pressure level shall not exceed the value specified by the Environmental Protection Department Heat Exchangers a b c d Heat exchanger shall be of the horizontal shell and tube pattern with the coolant from engine flowing inside the tubes which shall be straight The
234. e designed to gain access to individual circuits without exposing other circuits which may be alive Switchboards shall not be located across floor expansion joints Before steelworks is painted it shall be treated and degreased by an approved method such as grit blasting to ISO 8501 1 1994 or chemical pickling and an approved anti rusting priming coat applied The panels shall be externally finished in semi gloss stoved enamel or cellulose to a color to be approved by the Architect Section C13 EE_GS Page 12 of 38 2012 Edition C13 3 3 Primary Busbars and Connections Primary busbars and connections between the several pieces of apparatus forming the equipment of a switchboard shall be of high conductivity copper to BS EN 13601 2002 Construction marking and arrangement of busbars connections and auxiliary wiring shall be to IEC 62271 200 2003 and BS 159 2006 Primary busbars shall be contained in a separate compartments within the switchboard and access shall be possible only by means of bolted on sheet steel covers which shall clearly be marked BUSBARS Busbars and busbar connections shall not be exposed when covers and doors are opened for access to the remainder of the switchgear Busbars shall be readily extensible Each phase conductor of the primary busbars including all through joints and tapping connections shall in addition to being spaced at such intervals as to give the necessary air clearance for the voltage rating shal
235. e fitted with an electrical shunt trip release coil and in addition a mechanical hand tripping device The electrical tripping and closing devices shall be suitable for operation from a 110 V d c battery supply and but shall operate continuously with their coils at an ambient temperature of 40 C over a voltage range as follow Closing solenoid 80 to 120 of nominal voltage Spring charging motor 80 to 110 of nominal voltage Closing release coil 80 to 110 of nominal voltage and Shunt trip release coil 50 to 120 of nominal voltage Section C13 EE_GS Page 16 of 38 2012 Edition e f except that under battery boost charge conditions when they shall be capable of operating at rated output and 130 of nominal voltage for up to two hours All operating coils for use on the d c supply shall be connected so that failure of insulation to earth does not cause the coil to become energised Tripping and closing circuits shall be provided with a fuse in each pole on each unit and shall be independent of each other on all other circuits Approved positively driven mechanically operated indicating devices shall be provided to indicate whether a circuit breaker is in the open or closed service isolated or earthed position Isolating Devices All circuit breakers shall be connected to their associated busbars and cables through isolating devices of an approved design to IEC 62271 100 2006 and IEC 62271 200 2003 which
236. e gasket shall be fitted between diffuser and canopy The luminaire shall be suitable for 20 mm diameter conduit suspension and direct on ceiling mounting Two 20 mm diameter clearance holes shall be provided at 610 mm centres surrounded by four number 50 8 mm Pitch Circle Diameter P C D holes for circular conduit box fixing One number 20 mm diameter knockout shall also be provided in one end face of the fitting Cat B Garage pit luminaires a b Unless otherwise specified the starting arrangement shall be of electronic start The construction of the luminaire shall comply with IEC 60598 1 2008 Class II and suitable for use in Zone 2 hazardous area as defined by IEC 60079 10 1 2008 The ingress protection shall be at least IP65 to IEC 60529 2009 The luminaire shall be made of sheet steel and finished in white stove enamel internally and grey externally The luminaire shall have a removable opal polycarbonate front cover which shall be clamped securely into a soft rubber gasket by means of quick release fasteners Fixing holes shall be provided in the front flange together with 20 mm diameter knockout at each end Section C7 EE_GS Page 4 of 13 2012 Edition C7 4 4 Cat C Flameproof luminaires a b c d e The luminaires shall be designed and constructed in accordance with IEC 60079 1 2008 flameproof enclosure Ex d and certified flameproof by an approved independent testing authorities
237. e not exceeding 60 C code designation 60245 IEC 53 of IEC 60245 4 2004 450 750V rubber insulated single core or multi core heavy polychloroprene or other equivalent synthetic elastomer sheathed flexible copper cable suitable for conductor operating temperature not exceeding 60 C code designation 60245 IEC 66 of IEC 60245 4 2004 300 S500V PVC insulated single core or twisted twin non sheathed flexible copper cable suitable for internal wiring and conductor operating temperature not exceeding 70 C code designation HO5V K of BS 6004 2000 300 500V PVC insulated single core or twisted twin non sheathed heat resisting flexible copper cable suitable for internal wiring and conductor operating temperature not exceeding 90 C code designation HOSV2 K of BS 6004 2000 300 S500V braided silicone rubber insulated single core non sheathed flexible copper cable suitable for conductor operating temperature not exceeding 180 C code designation HOS5SJ K of BS 6007 2006 300 S00V flexible copper cable suitable for use with appliance and equipment intended for domestic office and similar environments to BS 6500 2000 300 500V ordinary duty rubber insulated 3 core or 4 core sheathed flexible copper cable suitable for conductor operating temperature not exceeding 60 C code designation HOSRR F of BS 7919 2001 450 750V heavy duty rubber insulated single core twin 3 core 4 core or 5 core PCP or equiv
238. e product in additional to the marking requirements stipulated in the essential safety requirements for electrical products in Electrical Products Safety Regulation CAP 406G Laws of Hong Kong Manufacturer s installation instructions including recommendations and warnings to users and installers etc should also be provided and clearly marked The construction material of the hot water cylinder shall be corrosion resistance such as copper stainless steel or other equivalent material The cylinder shall be capable of withstanding 1 5 times the working pressure The water heater shall be fitted with a thermostat with a maximum setting temperature of 80 C to control the heating of the stored water The water heater shall be fitted with a thermal cut out complying with BS EN 60730 2 15 2007 and with a temperature setting of 85 C to cut off the supply of electricity if the stored water is heated above the temperature setting of the thermostat and before the operation of the temperature and pressure relief valve is initiated The thermal cut out should be connected in series with the thermostat and should be reset manually after dismantling of the enclosure of the product The water heater shall be fitted with EITHER 1 a non resettable temperature relief valve complying with BS 6283 2 1991 having a setting of 90 C and complete with manual test easing gear AND a pressure relief valve complying with BS 6283 2 1991 ha
239. e provided with a permanent warning label in English and Chinese characters as follows The outlet from the water heater must not be blocked or connected to any form of fitting with an isolating valve The following pipe fittings shall be provided at inlet side i A water control valve ii A non return valve iii A water strainer C10 15 90 LITRE AND 135 LITRE THERMAL STORAGE ELECTRIC WATER HEATER C10 15 1 General Requirements a b c d e The water heater shall comply with the relevant requirements of Electrical Products Safety Regulation CAP 406G Laws of Hong Kong The water heater shall comply with the relevant requirements of Waterworks Ordinance CAP 102 Laws of Hong Kong The water heater shall comply with Code of Practice for the Electricity Wiring Regulations issued by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department the Government of HKSAR The water heater shall comply with the relevant requirements of Boilers and Pressure Vessels Ordinance CAP 56 Laws of Hong Kong The power rating of the product shall range from 2 5 kW to 3 kW Section C10 EE_GS Page 23 of 50 2012 Edition f g The water heater shall comply with the latest edition of the following standards 1 For unvented thermal storage type electric water heater IEC 60335 2 21 2009 Household and similar electrical appliances Safety Part 2 21 Particular requirements for storage water hea
240. e set of electronic copy of the final approved O amp M Manuals in CD ROM within 21 days from the date of approval by the Architect The Contractor shall submit 2 sets of hard copies and one electronic copy of the final approved User Manuals in CD ROM within 21 days from the date of approval by the Architect Structure and Contents of O amp M Manual The detailed requirements structure and contents of the O amp M Manual shall be as specified elsewhere in the Contract and shall include the following information under separate sections where appropriate a Project Information This shall include Project title site address contract no contract title contractor sub contractor name address contact persons and their telephone fax nos contract commencement date substantial completion date and end date of Maintenance Period b System Description Type s of system s and equipment installed Design criteria design data and parameters Locations of the system and major equipment and what they serve Description of operation and functions of the system and equipment and Section A4 EE_GS Page 5 of 10 2012 Edition c d e f General operating conditions expected performance and energy and resources consumption where applicable List of Installed Equipment Schedule of all items of equipment and plant stating the location name model no manufacturer s serial or reference no manufacture
241. e shall comply IEC 62031 2008 LED modules for general lighting Safety specifications for the part of LED modules without integral control gear for operation under constant voltage constant current or constant power Mechanical Requirements a b c d e The LED table lamp shall have adjustable outreach arm for free adjustment of lighting angle by the user such that the LED lamp head can tilt and swivel in two axes to achieve an optimal ergonomic position The design of the outreach arm should have suitable length and flexibility to suit the intended application without obstruction to the user The hinges and or springs for adjustment of outreach arm and or angle of lamp head shall be robust for frequent adjustment and can hold the lamp head in sturdy position after adjustment The materials of the adjustable arm shall be mechanically sound and durable No sharp edges shall be present The LED table lamp shall be self balanced with the out reaching arm fully extended Testing Standards for Compliance The relevant requirements as stated in clause C10 33 1 C10 33 4 of the LED table lamp shall be tested and certified by the accredited laboratories The test reports shall be submitted for approval Section C10 EE_GS Page 50 of 50 2012 Edition C11 1 C11 2 C11 3 SECTION C11 LOW VOLTAGE CUBICLE SWITCHBOARD GENERAL This Section covers the design supply and installation of type tested
242. e the whole assembly to operate at the specified voltage with an overall power factor not less than 0 85 Control gear shall be provided with facilities for easy and securely fixing to a metal back plate or gear box Control gear shall be suitable for continuous operation under an ambient temperature of 35 C The floodlighting luminaires shall be complete with the stirrup arrangement which permits the floodlighting luminaires to be rotated in azimuth and adjusted in elevation An aiming stop shall be provided on the floodlighting luminaires to ensure that the aiming angle remains undisturbed even if the floodlighting luminaires are removed from the stirrup for servicing Lamps All types of lamps suitable for fixing to the specified luminaire shall have a high efficiency and a fairly constant output and be constructed with appropriate lamp caps Section C8 EE_GS Page 4 of 4 2012 Edition C9 1 SECTION C9 LIGHT EMITTING DIODE LUMINAIRE amp DRIVER GENERAL C9 1 1 C9 1 2 C9 1 3 C9 1 4 C9 1 5 C9 1 6 The Light Emitting Diode LED luminaires including the electronic driver and LED module shall be suitable for operation at 220V 6 50 Hz 2 single phase a c supply The LED luminaires shall be fully assembled and tested before shipment from factory The LED luminaire shall comply with the following international standards and their manufacturing process shall conform to the relevant quality standard of
243. e the fitting of any loose components prior to the insertion of the single padlock required It shall not be possible without the aid of tools to gain access to the tripping toggle or any part of the mechanisms which would permit defeat of the locking of the manual trip It shall not be possible to lock mechanically the trip mechanisms so as to render inoperative the electrical tripping In addition the following padlocking facilities shall also be included i Selector mechanisms on circuit breaker isolated and service positions and ii Safety shutters on primary contact isolating orifices in closed position Section C13 EE_GS Page 20 of 38 2012 Edition C13 3 5 All switchboard access doors other than those which are interlocked with a switching device shall be provided with an integral type locking facility Earthing and Earthing Devices All metal parts other than those forming part of an electrical circuit shall be connected in an approved manner to a hard drawn high conductivity copper earth busbar which shall run the full length of and be bolted to the main frame of the switchboard At the position where joints occur the earth busbar shall be tinned The earth busbar shall be rated to carry currents equal in magnitude and duration to that associated with the short circuit rating of the equipment The design and construction of the equipment shall be such that all metal parts other than the current carrying parts
244. e the same as that of the main circuit otherwise it shall be 24V 30V or 110V d c as specified AUTOMATIC CHANGEOVER SWITCH Changeover switch shall be electromagnetically controlled at mains voltage double air break four pole type and tested to IEC 60947 4 1 2009 Changeover switch shall be rated in Utilization Categories AC 3 and capable of making breaking and carrying continuously the rated current and making on fault without overheating damage or deterioration Changeover switch shall be electrically and mechanically interlocked in operation Unless specified otherwise the changeover action shall be automatic in response to the failure or resumption of supply mains The control circuit of changeover switch shall incorporate a true power off delay timer to overcome the momentarily mains a c power supply interruption Illuminated indicator for Mains On and Essential Supply On shall be provided at the cover of the compartment housing a changeover switch Section C5 EE_GS Page 21 of 62 2012 Edition C5 16 ACTIVE HARMONIC FILTER C5 16 1 General Requirements a b c d e Active harmonic filter hereinafter referred to as AHF shall be used to eliminate harmonic currents circulating across the installation so that the Total Harmonic Distortion THD may be limited to a given percentage as specified in the Code of Practice for Energy Efficiency of Building Services Installations in B
245. e with the requirements specified in the current Code of Practice for the Electricity Wiring Regulations Sealing of Duct Entry to Building After the cables have been installed both the cables and the exposed duct end shall be sealed to form a gas water and fire barrier Open ends of spare ducts shall be closed with tapered hardwood plugs and then sealed similarly Section B3 EE_GS Page 3 of 15 2012 Edition B3 5 B3 6 B3 7 CABLE BURIED DIRECT IN GROUND B3 5 1 B3 5 2 Protection of Cable Power cables buried direct in ground shall be armoured They shall be buried at a depth of not less than 450 mm and shall be protected by means of approved cable cover tiles The bottom of the cable trench shall be covered to a depth not less than the diameter of the largest cable with a bedding layer of sand or fine soil On top of the cables an after layer of sand or fine soil to a depth of 100 mm shall again be provided The sand or fine soil shall not be larger than 13 mm sieve Particular care shall be taken to ensure that there shall be no pebbles or small stones in the bedding layer or after layer of the fine sand or soil The cables shall then be covered throughout the entire route by approved type cable cover tiles which shall be laid on top of the after layer Cable Marker The route of all power cables buried direct in ground shall be clearly indicated by cable markers laid on the ground The cable markers shall be en
246. east 2 sets of hangers or brackets Supports shall be properly spaced at distance not exceeding 1500 mm for straight run to satisfactorily support the weight of the ladder and cables They shall also be provided at a distance not exceeding 300 mm on every side from a bend or intersection Safety Working Load The weight of cables per span of the cable ladder shall be uniformly distributed and shall not exceed the maximum working load specified by the manufacturer Section B3 EE_GS Page 14 of 15 2012 Edition Figure B3 1 2 d Design and Installation of LV Single core Cable to Minimize Electromagnetic Interference NOTE CABLE TRENCH OR 1 CABLE TRAY OR ae CABLE LADDER a 7 ce N COQ ONE CABLE PER PHASE CABLE TRENCH OR CABLE TRAY OR CABLE LADDER bo ES IN PARALLEL PER PHASE TWO CAB CABLE TRENCH OR CABLE TRAY OR CABLE LADDER Z gt A PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 NEUTRAL D DIAMETER OF SINGLE CORE CABLE 5D 5D THREE CABLES IN PARALLEL PER PHASE CABLE TRENCH OR CABLE TRAY OR CABLE LADDER 2 GLO 5D Eh Be A 5D FOUR CABLES IN PARALLEL PER PHASE Section B3 Page 15 of 15 5D EE_GS 2012 Edition B4 1 SECTION B4 INSTALLATION OF GENERAL LIGHTING AND POWER INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING SYSTEM AND LUMINAIRES B4 1 1 B4 1 2 B4 1 3 B4 1 4 B4 1 5 Pendant Tube pendant shall
247. ection C5 EE_GS Page 48 of 62 2012 Edition C5 23 2 Technical Requirements a b c d e f The digital protection relay shall comply with the following technical requirements Current input 1A or 5A via standard protection current transformer Overcurrent setting 50 to 200 in step of 5 of nominal current In Earth fault setting 10 to 40 in step of 5 of In Time multiple setting 0 1 to 1 0in step of 0 05 AC burden maximum 0 25VAatI 1A 0 50VA at I 5A and Service condition Temperature range 0 to 40 C Relative humidity Up to 95 The monitoring and fault records of the digital relay shall be stored in nonvolatile memory and retained in the event of control power interruption Either using lithium battery or non volatile flash memory for data storage shall be adopted on condition that the memory shall be backup not less than 3 years Each fault event record shall include at least the type of faults alarms current values date amp time of tripping etc The memory shall be capable of storing minimum 5 fault records The digital relay shall be accommodated in a dust proof case to IP51 and shall be draw out type flush mounted on the front panel of switchboard cubicle Facility shall be provided for automatic short circuiting the associated current transformers upon withdrawal of the module The digital relay shall be able to receive auxiliary d c power supply at 30V or 48V for
248. ection Unit The connection unit shall be installed adjacent to the room cooler and shall be on the same side of the room cooler as where the flexible cable enters the room cooler In case it is not possible to ascertain where the flexible cable enters the room cooler the connection unit shall be installed on the left side of the room cooler as viewed from the front REFRIGERATOR Supply to a refrigerator shall be by means of a 13A switched socket with pilot light For general purpose the socket shall be mounted at a height of 1350 mm above finished floor level Section B5 EE_GS Page 6 of 6 2012 Edition B6 1 B6 2 B6 3 B6 4 SECTION B6 INSTALLATION OF BUSBAR TRUNKING SYSTEM GENERAL Busbar trunking including accessories shall be tailor made to suit the actual site measurements and working drawings shall be submitted for perusal by the Architect Adequate clear space shall be allowed for inspection and maintenance of the installation SITE STORAGE AND PROTECTION B6 2 1 Busbar trunking shall be stored in a dry clean location with adequate air circulation to prevent condensation The storage area shall be free from dirt fumes water and physical damage B6 2 2 Work on the busbar trunking installation shall not commence unless the builder s work on the accommodation for the busbar trunking has been completed and is in a dry and clean condition with lockable door and kerb B6 2 3 Busbar trunking shall be handled wit
249. ectric Water Heater C10 15 1 General Requirements C10 15 2 Performance Requirements C10 15 3 Specific Safety Requirements C10 15 4 Construction Electric Tea Urn C10 16 1 General Requirements C10 16 2 Performance Requirements C10 16 3 Construction Electric Kettle 3 5 4 5 Litres C10 17 1 General Requirements C10 17 2 Performance Requirements C10 17 3 Construction Mains supply Drinking Water Dispenser for Cold Water C10 18 1 General Requirements C10 18 2 Performance Requirements C10 18 3 Construction Domestic Electric Cooker Table Model C10 19 1 General Requirements C10 19 2 Performance Requirements C10 19 3 Construction Table of Contents EE_GS Page 18 of 25 2012 Edition C10 20 C10 21 C10 22 C10 23 C10 24 C10 25 C10 26 C10 27 C10 28 C10 29 C10 30 C10 31 C10 32 Domestic Electric Cooker Four Radiant Plates Type C10 20 1 General Requirements C10 20 2 Performance Requirements C10 20 3 Construction Electric Hot Plate C10 21 1 General Requirements C10 21 2 Performance Requirements C10 21 3 Construction 10 Persons and 15 Persons Electric Rice Cooker C10 22 1 General Requirements C10 22 2 Performance Requirements C10 22 3 Construction 2 kW Electric Toaster C10 23 1 General Requirements C10 23 2 Performance Requirements C10 23 3 Construction Electric Hand Face Dryer C10 24 1 General Requirements C10 24 2 Performance Requirements C10 24 3 Construction Blank Wall Clock Battery operated
250. ectrical Disturbance Tests for Measuring Relays and Protection Equipment Section 2 Electrostatic Discharge Tests Electrical Relays Part 22 3 Electrical Disturbance Tests for Measuring Relays and Protection Equipment Radiated Electromagnetic Field Disturbance Tests Electrical Relays Part 22 4 Electrical Disturbance Tests for Measuring Relays and Protection Equipment Electrical Fast Transient Burst Immunity Test Electrical Relays Part 22 5 Electrical Disturbance Tests for Measuring Relays and Protection Equipment Surge Immunity Test Electrial Relays Part 25 Electromagnetic Emission Tests for Measuring Relays and Protection Equipment Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 3 2 Limits Limits for harmonic current emissions equipment input current 16 A per phase Rotating electrical machines Part 2 1 Standard methods for determining losses and efficiency from tests excluding machines for traction vehicles Rotating Electrical Machin s Part 5 Degrees of Protection Provided by the Integral Design of Rotating Electrical Machines IP Code Rotating electrical machines Part 30 Efficiency classes of single speed three phase cage induction motors IE code Electrical insulation Thermal classification Rotating electrical machines Part 1 Rating and performance Specification for belt drives Endless wedge belts endless V belts banded wedge belts banded V belts and their corresponding pul
251. ed where appropriate GUARD AND RAILING FOR MOVING OR ROTATING PARTS OF EQUIPMENT All moving or rotating parts of equipment shall be provided with an approved guard and railing complying with the Factories and Industrial Undertakings Guarding and Operation of Machinery Regulations together with any amendments made thereto Guards shall be of rigid and substantial construction and shall consist of heavy mild steel angle frames hinged and latched with either heavy galvanised mild steel wire crimped mesh securely fastened to frames or galvanised sheet metal of 1 2 mm minimum thickness All apertures shall be such that finger access to dangerous part is not possible All sections shall be bolted or riveted Railings shall be made of 32 mm diameter galvanised mild steel pipe and railing fittings IDENTIFICATION OF CABLE AND CONDUIT Cables for control circuits inter communication circuits signalling circuits and bell wiring shall be identified as required for each particular circumstance Cables for power and lighting circuits shall be identified in accordance with IEC 60364 1 2009 and the associated parts of the standard Electrical conduits where required to be distinguished from pipelines or other services shall use orange BS color reference No 06 E 51 to BS 4800 1989 as the basic identification color in compliance with BS 1710 1984 FIXING TO WOODEN PLUG Screws shall not be fixed to wooden plugs unless otherwise specified Prope
252. ements for pin and contact tube accessories Safety of power transformers power supplies reactors and similar products Part 1 General requirements and tests Safety of Power Transformers Power Supply Units and Similar Part 2 5 Particular Requirements for Shaver Transformers and Shaver Supply Units Low Voltage Fuses Part 1 General Requirements 13 A Plugs Socket Outlets Adaptors and Connection Units Part 1 Specification for Rewirable and Non Rewirable 13 A Fused Plugs Electrical supply track systems for luminaires Illuminance meters Requirements and test methods Ceiling Roses Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety Part 1 Lamp caps Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety Part 2 Lampholders Edison Screw Lampholders Bayonet Lampholders Annex I Page 6 of 18 C4 2 1 C4 2 5 C4 3 1 C4 7 6 C5 1 5 C5 26 2 C6 2 C7 3 2 C7 4 2 a C7 4 3 a C7 4 4 a C8 5 1 C9 1 3 C11 4 C12 1 3 C12 2 1 C1273 a v C13 4 7 b C4 3 1 C4 3 1 C4 3 1 C4 3 2 C4 3 2 C4 3 3 C4 4 2 C5 6 3 C5 8 2 C5 8 5 C5 26 4 a xi C6 6 C6 10 6 C6 11 5 C13 3 1 f C4 4 2 C10 1 2 f C4 6 1 C4 6 2 C4 6 3 C4 6 4 C4 6 4 C4 6 4 C4 6 4 EE_GS 2012 Edition Standard Description Part and Clause No TEC 62053 11 2003 IEC 60051 1 1997 to TEC 60051 9 1995 TEC 60044
253. emperature shall be submitted for Architect s approval Where the heat resistant sleeves is required the sleeves within the luminaire shall be extended to a distance of 150mm outside the luminiare INSTALLATION OF WIRING ACCESSORIES Wiring accessories including lighting switches socket outlets and domestic type switches for electrical appliances shall be designed for flush mounting Where surface wiring installation is specified wiring accessories shall be fixed onto moulded boxes or pattresses In conduit installation they shall be fixed onto moulded galvanized steel or cast iron boxes Where a waterproof or flameproof configuration is required wiring accessories shall be mounted as the particular circumstances demand The front plate of a switch or socket outlet shall be labelled in accordance with Clause B1 2 INSTALLATION OF DOMESTIC SWITCHES B4 3 1 General Switch for domestic and similar purposes shall be mounted at a height of 1350 mm above finished floor level unless otherwise specified B4 3 2 Lighting Switch When lighting switches are mounted adjacent to one another they shall be grouped in a single enclosure single or multi gang box and shall share a common switch plate subject to a maximum of three Section B4 EE_GS Page 2 of 4 2012 Edition B4 3 3 B4 3 4 lighting switches per single gang plate Lighting switches installed adjacent to a door shall be located on the handle side of the door and
254. en attained Such indication shall be provided on the outside of the device and shall be prominently visible to an operator when the device is installed in the normal manner When the switching device is also used for isolation purpose then an indication of the OFF position shall occur only when all contacts are also in the OFF position and the isolating distance between contacts in every pole has attained a clearance not less than those specified for disconnectors according to IEC 60947 3 2008 Identification of Circuit Labels or other means of identification shall be provided for every item of switchgear and associated equipment to indicate the purpose of the item The labels shall either be fixed at the front cover of the equipment or at the inside surface of the hinged front cover SWITCH DISCONNECTOR FUSE SWITCH AND SWITCH FUSE C5 2 1 gt 2 2 Scope of Switch All reference to switches in this and subsequent Clauses shall include also fuse switches or switch fuses General Switches disconnectors fuse switches and switch fuses shall comply with and be tested to IEC 60947 3 2008 and shall have air break type contacts which are designed for uninterrupted duties They shall be either three pole with switched neutral four pole triple pole with neutral link double pole or single pole with neutral link as specified and shall each be fitted with earthing facilities All live parts shall be efficiently shrouded with insulat
255. eneral accompanied with a controller shall be capable to control on off operation of a remote system when a preset level of the diesel fuel in the storage tank is reached Details of the operation and the exact control level settings shall be as stated in the Specification The level switch shall be suitable for on site calibration of the level settings Sufficient of level settings are required for fuel capacity limiting control to alert building management and shut down non FSI essential services when the remaining fuel capacity falls to 7 hours and 6 5 hours continuous running of the emergency generator respectively General Construction i The level switch shall consist of two major components a level sensor and a switch unit both of which shall meet the classification as specified in Sub section C12 7 5 b Where applicable the level switch shall be accompanied with a controller to perform the function as stated in Sub section C12 7 5 c ii The level sensing element shall be installed in a tube of stainless steel and places inside the fuel storage tank It shall be mounted horizontally or vertically depending on the principle of operation iii The switch unit shall be mounted on the tank and with the level sensor to form an integral set The unit shall be housed inside a casing made of cast iron or aluminium alloy It shall be capable of detecting the signal from the sensor and transmitting it in general through a contro
256. ent Can be connected without any additional adaptor to C T 2500 5A burden 5VA min Class 1 Section C5 EE_GS Page 44 of 62 2012 Edition iii iv v vi vii viii ix x xi xii xiii xiv xv xvi Contacts for contactor switching Test voltage Harmonics filtering Response current C K setting range C K setting Power factor reversal point Power factor setting Switching time from one step to another Indicator for operating and steps No voltage release Alarm relay Manual switching Connection Mounting Section C5 Page 45 of 62 Control relay capable of withstanding 2500V a c 5 A and 1200VA Supply connecting cable and contactor connecting cable 1500V 50 Hz C T Contactor 500V 50Hz A filter shall be incorporated to avoid falsified measuring results Not to be confused with the filter circuits for the equipment Adjustable from 0 05 to 1A Manual or Automatic Adjustable from 0 85 lagging to 1 and prevent leading P F during light load condition 0 85 inductance to 0 95 capacitance Adjustable from 10s to 3 minutes according to reactive load LED LCD If voltage fails the no voltage release operates automatically due to drop out of control relay Yes Two push buttons for manual operation suitable to check functioning of relay Plug in connector and With angle brackets and threaded bolts EE_GS
257. ent Protection Department Electrical Works a 1 Independent earthing system shall be provided for each of the neutral connection and earthing of the diesel generating set The installation of diesel generating set shall be solidly and effectively earthed in accordance with the latest edition of the code of practice for the electricity wiring regulations Section C12 EE_GS Page 12 of 31 2012 Edition b c Gi An earth fault protection relay and the necessary accessories shall be provided to complete the earth protection system iii Joints in copper earth bar shall be brazed together using pan head riveted and sweated iv When the plant is subject to vibration or where circumstances necessitate the earthing connections shall be made of flexible copper conductor having PVC sheath v The exposed conductive part of all equipment shall be earthed into separate earthing terminal Sufficient of clean contacts shall be provided in the control cubicle for each Air Circuit Breaker of the L V Main switchboard for the remote open close operation of the respective Air Circuit Breaker The control cubicle shall have clean contacts and related transducers for indications of alarms and status at the Central Control and Monitoring System CCMS C12 6 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM USING REMOTE RADIATOR C12 6 1 C12 6 2 General If remote radiator cooling is required the following specification in this section shall b
258. ents EE_GS Page 14 of 25 2012 Edition C5 14 C5 15 C5 16 C5 17 C5 18 C5 19 C5 20 C5 21 C3 22 C5 23 C5 24 C5 25 Electromechanical Contactors C5 14 1 General C5 14 2 Performance Requirements C5 14 3 Co ordination with Short circuit Protective Devices C5 14 4 Control Circuit Automatic Changeover Switch Active Harmonic Filter C5 16 1 General Requirements C5 16 2 Performance Requirements C5 16 3 Construction Surge Protection Device C5 17 1 General Requirements C5 17 2 Performance Requirements C5 17 3 Construction Solid State Soft Motor Starter C5 18 1 General Requirements C5 18 2 Performance Requirements C5 18 3 Selection of Softstarter and Operating Precautions Variable Speed Drives for Centrifugal Fans and Pumps C5 19 1 General Requirements C5 19 2 Performance Requirements C5 19 3 Construction Digital Multifunction Power Meter C5 20 1 General Requirements C5 20 2 Technical Requirements Charger and Battery Set C5 21 1 General Requirements C5 21 2 Technical Requirements C5 21 3 Construction C5 21 4 Selection Criteria Power Factor Correction Equipment C5 22 1 General Requirements C5 22 2 Requirements of the Components Digital Protection Relay C5 23 1 General Requirements C5 23 2 Technical Requirements Digital Power Analyzer C5 24 1 General Requirements C5 24 2 Technical Requirements Electric Motors C5 25 1 General C5 25 2 Insulation Test C5 25 3 Starting Torque
259. er and confirming that a pressure test to manufacturer s standard or 50 kPa whichever is greater has been successfully applied The nominal power rating of the sink water heater shall be 3 kW Construction a b c d e The sink water heater shall be provided with an adjustable thermostat with ample current rating to maintain water temperature from 55 C to 78 C The sink water heater shall be provided with a non resettable thermal cut out to protect the water temperature inside the container from exceeding 90 C in order to provide additional safety protection Earthing terminal shall be provided The inner hot water container shall be suitable for local installation The construction material of the inner hot water container shall be designed and chosen by the combined merits on expandability thermal conductivity susceptibility to surface fouling reaction to water acidity and alkalinity on boiler applications such as tinned copper or equivalent Section C10 EE_GS Page 22 of 50 2012 Edition f g h i 0 k The outer casing shall be drip proof and constructed from heavy gauge sheet steel properly treated to prevent corrosion or equivalent material The outer casing shall be in white colour The thermal insulating material shall be of non combustible and non CFC type A swivel spout at outlet of 300 mm approx in radius shall be provided The sink water heater shall b
260. er and indicating lamp shall be mounted externally at one end of the switchboard The heaters shall operate from 220 V 50 Hz single phase a c supply Current Transformers Current transformers shall comply with IEC 60044 1 2003 and shall be suitable for the operation of protective gear instruments and or metering equipment Current transformers shall be of the epoxy resin encapsulated type and shall have necessary output to operate the connected protective devices or instruments The primary windings shall have a short time current rating not less than that specified for the associated circuit breaker The rated secondary current shall be 1A or 5A Protection current transformers shall be of Class 10P accuracy or better The product of rated accuracy limit factor and rated output of the protection current transformer shall not be less than 10 times the rated burden of the trip circuit including the relays connection leads and overcurrent release where applicable Measurement current transformers shall be suitably rated and have accuracy Class of 3 for use with ammeters and Class 1 for other types of meters The polarity of the primary and secondary windings of each current transformer shall be clearly indicated and in addition labels shall be fitted in a readily accessible position to indicate the ratio class and duty of each transformer The current transformer particulars as specified in IEC 60044 1 2003 shall be given on an acces
261. er and Voltmeter C4 7 3 Current Transformer C4 7 4 Selector Switch for Ammeter C4 7 5 Selector Switch for Voltmeter C4 7 6 Meter Chamber C4 8 Occupancy and Daylight Sensor C4 8 1 General C4 8 2 Passive Infrared PIR Sensor C4 8 3 Ultrasonic Sensor C4 8 4 Dual Technology Sensor C4 8 5 Daylight Sensor SWITCHGEAR AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT C5 1 General C5 1 1 Scope C5 1 2 Service Condition C5 1 3 Short circuit Rating and Continuous Current Rating C5 1 4 Voltage Rating C5 1 5 Degree of Protection for Enclosure C5 1 6 Material C5 1 7 ON and OFF Indication C5 1 8 Identification of Circuit CS2 Switch Disconnector Fuse switch and Switch fuse C5 2 1 Scope of Switch C5 2 2 General C5 2 3 Operating Mechanism C5 2 4 Construction C5 2 5 Operating Performance C5 2 6 Utilization Category C5 2 7 Padlocking Facility C5 3 Circuit Breaker General C5 3 1 Scope of Circuit Breaker C5 3 2 Number of Poles C5 3 3 Operating Mechanism C5 3 4 Casing C5 3 5 Current Rating C5 4 Air circuit Breaker ACB C5 4 1 General C5 4 2 Performance Characteristic C5 4 3 Closing and Tripping Operation C5 4 4 Racking Gear C5 4 5 Interlocking Facility C5 4 6 Main Isolating Contacts and Safety Shutter C5 4 7 Contact Table of Contents EE_GS Page 13 of 25 2012 Edition C5 5 C5 6 C5 7 C5 8 C5 9 C5 10 C5 11 C3 12 C5 13 Moulded Case Circuit Breaker MCCB C5 5 1 General C5 5 2 Operating Characteristic C5 5 3 Performance Charact
262. er shall be screwed up tightly onto the short threaded portion of one conduit the threaded portion of which shall project approximately half way into the length of the coupler The threaded portion of the mating conduit shall also project approximately half way into the coupler Electrical continuity shall be ensured by tightening up a hexagon locknut against the coupler Any exposed threads on either conduit shall be painted with at least two coats of anti rust paint Provision of Adaptable Box An adequate number of suitably sized adaptable boxes shall be provided in all conduit runs to enable cables to be drawn in and out easily without damage Adaptable boxes shall be provided immediately after every two bends or after a bend plus a maximum straight run of 10m or after a maximum straight run of 15m Spacing between Conduits Adjacent or parallel conduits cast in concrete shall be separated by a spacing of not less than 25 mm so as to allow concrete aggregate to pass and set between them Section B2 EE_GS Page 2 of 19 2012 Edition B2 1 10 B2 1 11 B2 1 12 B2 1 13 Termination of Conduits at Metal Casing of Equipment Where a steel conduit terminates at a metal casing a coupler and a brass male bush shall be used The brass male bush shall be screwed into the coupler or adaptor from the inside of the metal casing through a clearance hole drilled in the metal casing to suit the bush Both the conduit and the bush shall be scr
263. erating handle which always remains in control of the switching mechanism The protective device shall be fusible switch type with visible blade quick make and break mechanism unless otherwise specified Plug in unit enclosures shall make positive ground connection with the earthing conductors before the jaws make contact with the phase busbars Joint in Busbar Trunking System Joints shall be of removable type with through bolts that can be checked for tightness without de energizing the system It shall be possible to make up a joint from one side in the event the busbar trumking is installed against a wall or ceiling The joint shall be so designed as to allow removal of any length without disturbing adjacent lengths All bolts shall be tightened up either by means of a torque wrench to a strength figure as recommended by the manufacturer or in accordance with the manufacturer s provision of special torque indicating tightening device Testing and Certification Busbar trunking shall be type tested in accordance with Clause 8 1 1 of IEC 60439 2 2005 The verification of short circuit strength shall be carried out by Short Circuit Testing authorities internationally recognized as having equal standing as ASTA Section C6 EE_GS Page 6 of 7 2012 Edition Short circuit test on the phase and neutral busbar shall be carried out in accordance with Clause 8 2 3 of IEC 60439 2 2005 to the value of short circuit current specified below Busb
264. eristic C5 5 4 Shunt Trip Release C5 5 5 Locking Facility Miniature Circuit Breaker MCB C5 6 1 General C5 6 2 Operating Characteristic C5 6 3 Short Circuit Breaking Capacity Residual Current operated Circuit Breaker without Integral Overcurrent Protection RCCB and Residual Current operated Circuit Breaker with Integral Overcurrent Protection RCBO C5 7 1 RCCB General C5 7 2 RCCB Electrical and Operating Characteristics C5 7 3 RCCB Test Device C5 7 4 RCBO General C5 7 5 RCBO Electrical and Operating Characteristics C5 7 6 RCBO Test Device Fuse C5 8 1 Scope of Fuse C5 8 2 General C5 8 3 Fuse Carrier and Holder C5 8 4 Blank C5 8 5 Fuse Ratings and Dimensions Busbar Chamber C5 9 1 General C5 9 2 Construction C5 9 3 Color Identification of Busbar C5 9 4 Interconnection to Other Equipment Distribution Board General C5 10 1 Scope of Distribution Board C5 10 2 Construction of Enclosure C5 10 3 Arrangement of Component Parts C5 10 4 Busbar C5 10 5 Earthing Terminal C5 10 6 Provision of Spare Ways C5 10 7 Shrouding of Live Part MCCB Distribution Board C5 11 1 General C5 11 2 Type of MCCB Distribution Board C5 11 3 Busbar MCB Distribution Board C5 12 1 General C5 12 2 Construction C5 12 3 Method of Mounting Voltage Dip Ride through Device C5 13 1 Constant Voltage Transformer C5 13 2 Static Tap Switcher Voltage Regulator C5 13 3 Voltage Dip Ride through Inverter Table of Cont
265. ermination chambers Joints shall be machined flat and fitted with neoprene rubber gaskets b Termination Box Auxiliaries Brass cable glands shall be provided for motor supply cables Cable lugs shall be supplied for the motor supply cable Unless special lugs are used in the short circuit type test cable lug shall be of the compression type manufactured from tin plated seamless copper tubing with single bolt palm terminal The cable lug shall be type tested to IEC 61238 1 2003 with dimensions conforming to BS 91 1998 Table 2 C13 2 10 Markings and Data Plates An instruction and a data plate of stainless steel brass or other approved non tarnishing metal shall be provided The instruction plate shall give the connections and phase rotation for the required direction of rotation The required direction of rotation shall be marked on the motor The data plate shall be stamped with the information required by IEC 60034 1 2004 Data plates on which the above required information is only painted will not be accepted The motor serial number shall be stamped with metal dies on the driving end shaft face of the motor in addition to being stamped on the stator Section C13 EE_GS Page 8 of 38 2012 Edition C13 2 11 Temperature Detectors for Motor Protection a b Embedded Temperature Detectors ETD Unless otherwise specified embedded temperature detectors of linear characteristics e g thermocouple or resistance thermo
266. ers shall be given in Clauses C5 4 to C5 7 both inclusive Number of Poles Circuit breakers shall be of triple pole with switched neutral four pole three pole double pole or single pole as specified and shall have air break contacts All poles except the neutral poles shall be designed to have their contacts open or close simultaneously Operating Mechanism The operating mechanism of a circuit breaker shall be trip free When a MCCB MCB RCCB or RCBO trips and opens its contacts the operating toggle shall automatically resume the OFF or TRIPPED position Casing The casing of an ACB shall be metalclad The casing of a MCCB MCB RCCB or RCBO shall be formed from insulating material The construction shall be capable of withstanding the appropriate rated short circuit current and reasonably rough use without fracture or distortion Current Rating The rated current of a circuit breaker shall be taken as that rated continuous current when the circuit breaker is installed in the enclosure together with other equipment if any under normal operating conditions as specified in the Particular Specification AIR CIRCUIT BREAKER ACB C5 4 1 General All circuit breakers shall not be of moulded case type The neutral pole shall have cross sectional areas not less than that of respective phase pole Section C5 EE_GS Page 5 of 62 2012 Edition C5 4 2 C5 4 3 C5 4 4 ACB shall be of triple pole with switched neutra
267. ertent earthing Labeling shall be provided to show whether the equipment is prepared for SERVICE BUSBAR EARTH or CIRCUIT EARTH Such indication shall be visible from the front of the equipment at all times Duplicate labels in Chinese and English shall be provided Section C13 EE_GS Page 21 of 38 2012 Edition C13 3 6 C13 3 7 C13 3 8 Testing Facilities All circuit breaker units shall be provided with facilities to enable applied high voltage tests to be carried out Provision shall also be made for temporarily completing the auxiliary circuits when the circuit breaker is isolated and if applicable withdrawn to enable the functioning of the circuit breaker to be tested When current transformers and protective relays are fitted facilities shall be provided for primary and secondary injection tests to be carried out These facilities shall preferably be such that wires and connections need not be disconnected for the tests to be carried out Mechanical Indication Indication shall be provided to clearly indicate whether a circuit breaker is in the open or closed service isolated or earthed position Positively driven mechanical indicating devices shall be provided on all equipment to indicate the following where applicable a Circuit breaker OPEN or CLOSED and b Circuit breaker SPRING CHARGED or SPRING FREE Auxiliary Switches Auxiliary switches of the double break type and positively driven in bot
268. erwise approved Insulation Test All low voltage motors shall have a minimum insulation resistance of 1 megaohm between phases and to earth when tested with an approved 500V DC insulation tester Starting Torque and Current Motors shall have starting torque characteristics to suit the connected load and the type of starting Starting current conditions shall conform to the requirements as stipulated in the latest edition of the Supply Rules of the power utility companies Unless otherwise approved in writing by the power utility company maximum starting current shall be in accordance with Table C5 25 3 below Table C5 25 3 Maximum Starting Current Motor Size Maximum Starting Supply M No of Current in Arrangement in Phases Multiple of Full Kilowatts Load Current From Power Utility M lt 1 5 1 phase 6 Company s Overhead 1 5 lt M lt 3 8 3 phase 6 Line System 3 8 lt M lt 11 3 phase 23 From Power Utility M lt 2 2 1 phase 6 Company s Non 2 2 lt M lt 11 3 phase 6 overhead Line System 11 lt M lt 55 3 phase 2 5 Section C5 EE_GS Page 53 of 62 2012 Edition C5 25 4 C5 25 5 C5 25 6 Maintenance Access and Safety The electrical and mechanical arrangements of all motors shall be such that the necessary periodical testing cleaning and maintenance can be carried out in a minimum of time with economy of labour Noise and Vibration All motor rotors shall be dynamical
269. erwise power factor correction be incorporated b Electricity Supply The electricity supply to the high voltage motors shall be 3 3 kV 6 6 kV or 11 kV 3 phase as specified in the Contract Documents Section C13 EE_GS Page 1 of 38 2012 Edition C13 2 2 c d e Starting Performance Unless otherwise specified the motor shall be provided with auto transformer starter to limit the starting current to not exceeding 2 5 times of full load current The motor shall be designed to permit not less than three starts per hour equally spaced during normal running conditions The motor shall also be suitable for two starts in succession followed by a 30 minutes interval before attempting another starting sequence The minimum voltage at motor windings at starting shall be 50 nominal for motor with auto transformer starter The starting run up torque characteristics of motor at minimum voltage shall be adequate for driving the load to full running speed under the most arduous conditions specified The accelerating torque at any speed up to the peak torque point shall not be less than 10 of the motor rated full load torque Motor with auto transformer starting shall be with 50 rated voltage across its winding and without changing to its final connection and shall run to at least 90 of its synchronous speed within 10 seconds Power Rating Motors shall be capable of operating continuously at any voltage in the rang
270. es All fittings and accessories applied to the same cable ladder system shall be supplied by the same manufacturer to the same finish In addition to straight ladders the standard product range of the same cable ladder system shall at least include 90 bends equal tees four way crossovers 45 internal risers 45 external risers 90 internal risers 90 external risers straight reducers left hand offset reducers right hand offset reducers various jointing couplers various supporting brackets and hangers various connectors and various bolt and nuts Construction of Cable Ladder Cable ladder shall be of heavy duty type The two rails shall be 90mm minimum in height with top and bottom flanges of sufficient Section C3 EE_GS Page 6 of 7 2012 Edition strength The rungs shall be spaced at 300mm centers maximum and shall have slots for cable fixing The working depth depth between top edge of rail and top surface of rung shall be 60mm minimum Section C3 EE_GS Page 7 of 7 2012 Edition C4 1 C4 2 SECTION C4 WIRING ACCESSORIES AND MEASURING INSTRUMENTS WIRING ACCESSORIES GENERAL Wiring accessories shall meet the general requirements of BS 5733 1995 Unless otherwise specified they shall be white or ivory in color uniform in color and appearance throughout an installation Moulded box or pattress and steel or cast iron box for the enclosure of wiring accessories shall comply with IEC 60670 1 2003 and o
271. es shall be regularly updated to reflect the actual progress and to meet the Contractor s obligations under the Contract In addition detailed submission schedules for installation drawings equipment and testing and commissioning shall be submitted to the Architect for approval The formats and information to be included in the schedules shall be as required by the Architect Section A3 EE_GS Page 1 of 5 2012 Edition A3 3 BUILDER S WORK All builder s work including openings or holes through building structure or partition walls trenches ducts and cutting and all plinths concrete bases supports ducts etc required for the installation will be carried out as part of the building works by the Building Contractor at the expense of the Employer provided that the Contractor has submitted full details of such requirements within a reasonable time to the Architect for approval so that due consideration may be given before the Building Contractor commences the building works in accordance with the building programme in the areas concerned After obtaining the said approval of the Architect the Contractor is required to mark out at the relevant locations of the Site the exact positions and sizes of all such works and to provide detailed information of such works to the Building Contractor to facilitate him to carry out the builder s works as the works proceed All cutting away and making good as required to facilitate th
272. es specifications for general lighting Safety Miscellaneous lampholders Part 2 2 Particular requirements Connectors for LED modules Household and similar electrical appliances Safety Part 1 General requirements Performance and construction of electric circulating fans and regulators Household and similar electrical appliances Safety Part 2 80 Particular requirements for fans Non alloy steel tubes suitable for welding and threading Technical delivery conditions Electric Fans Household and Similar Electrical Appliances Safety Part 2 30 Particular Requirements for Room Heaters Hot Dip Galvanized Coatings on Fabricated Iron and Steel Articles Specifications and Test Methods Household and similar electrical appliances Safety Part 2 21 Particular requirements for storage water heaters Annex I Page 13 of 18 C9 1 4 C10 33 2 c C9 2 1 C10 33 4 e i1 C9 3 1 C10 33 4 f C9 3 1 C10 1 1 b C10 13 1 a C10 2 1 b i C10 2 1 b ii C10 3 1 c i C10 4 1 C10 5 1 c i C10 6 1 c i C10 7 1 a C10 2 3 c ii C10 3 1 c ii C10 4 1 c ii C10 5 1 c ii C10 6 1 c ii C10 10 1 a C10 11 1 a C10 12 1 a C10 13 1 a C10 13 3 m C10 14 1 d C10 15 1 EE_GS 2012 Edition Standard Description Part and Clause No BS EN 12897 2006 BS EN 60730 2 15 2007 BS 6283 2 1991 BS 6282 1 1982 IEC 6
273. es in a tinned brass or copper lug a compression termination may be used In such case the cores shall be inserted into the sleeve of an aluminium compression type cable lug The sleeve shall then be compressed onto the cores by means of a compressing tool The tool used and the working procedure adopted shall be as recommended by the cable manufacturer Prior to connection to the terminal the cable lug shall be painted with an anti oxidizing paste The anti oxidizing paste shall be suitable for preventing the creation of electrolytic action due to contact between the aluminium lug and copper or brass terminal for an indefinite period Alternatively copper aluminium bimetal cable lugs may be accepted Section B3 EE_GS Page 7 of 15 2012 Edition B3 8 B3 7 10 B3 7 11 Use of Heat Shrinkable Tubing All heat shrinkable tubing and accessories used for cable joints or termincations shall be suitable for use with the type and construction of cable to be jointed or terminated The heat shrinkable materials shall have electrical and mechanical properties equal to or better than those of the cable insulation and sheath where applicable After the application of the heat the heat shrinkable materials shall seal the interfaces between the heat shrinkable materials or between the heat shrinkable materials and the cable surfaces Whenever heat shrinkable tubing and accessories are used the complete kit shall be from the same proprietary m
274. es shall be re charged again The whole operation shall be performed automatically Battery cells shall be capable of continuous operation at cell wall temperature up to 60 C The battery shall have ample capacity to maintain the output of the fluorescent lamp upon mains supply failure as specified below for up to a period of 2 hours The life time of the battery cells shall be not less than 4 years Charging system shall be capable of recharging the battery to full capacity in 24 hours after a total discharge of the battery Facilities shall be provided to prevent the battery from over charging Section C7 EE_GS Page 6 of 13 2012 Edition C7 5 4 d Circuit of the fitting shall be so designed such that a lighting switch can be installed to control the lamp in the ON or OFF position under the mains powered operation Upon mains supply failure the lamp shall be switched on under battery power irrespective of whether the lighting switch is in the ON or OFF position e Light output throughout the average mid tube life when using 4000K fluorescent tube shall be not less than 1 When in normal operation mode Type I 1 200 lumen T5 or 1 350 lumen T8 Type H 2 600 lumen T5 or 3 350 lumen T8 and Type III 3 300 lumen T5 or 5 200 lumen T8 ii Throughout the 2 hour discharging period when mains fails Light output shall not be less than 50 of the nominal light output under the maintained mode Construction a T
275. ewed tightly into the coupler or adaptor so as to grip the metal casing securely for mechanical and electrical continuity Threads on the steel conduit shall be at least half the coupler length Connection between flexible conduit and the adaptor shall be securely fixed No threads on the metal casing shall be allowed In case of using flexible steel conduit a brass adaptor together with a brass male bush shall be used The brass adaptor shall comprise two parts an inner core and an outer ferrule The inner core shall screw into the bore of the conduit together with an outer ferrule which caps off the end of the conduit so that the adaptor can provide an extremely strong joint The core shall lock against the outer ferrule and isolate any sharp cut edges in the conduit Where a metal casing is painted or enamelled the electrical continuity between the conduit and the casing shall be achieved by means of a separate circuit protective conductor of adequate size connecting the earth terminal of the conduit and an earth terminal inside the metal casing A copper earthing piece placed between the bush and the metal casing may be used as an earthing terminal of the conduit Neither the paint nor the enamel shall be damaged or removed in order to achieve the electrical continuity Conduit Bend Conduit shall not be bent more than 90 degrees The internal radius of the bend shall not be less than 2 5 times the outside diameter of the conduit Co
276. f Pipelines and Services Paint Colours for Building Purposes Compression and mechanical connectors for power cables for rated voltages up to 30 kV Um 36 kV Part 1 Test methods and requirements Conductors of Insulated Cables Mineral Insulated Cables and Their Terminations with a Rated Voltage Not Exceeding 750 V Part 2 Terminations Fixing Accessories for Building Purposes Part 1 Fixings for Sheet Roof and Wall Coverings Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas Atmospheres Part 0 General Requirements Safety of Power Transformers Power Supply Units and Similar Part 2 5 Particular Requirements for Shaver Transformers and Shaver Supply Units Miniature Fuses Part 1 Definitions for Miniature Fuses and General Requirements for Miniature Fuse Links Low Frequency Cables and Wires with PVC Insulation and PVC Sheath Part 1 General Test and Measuring Methods Rubber Insulated Cables Rated Voltages up to and Including 450 750 V Part 1 General Requirements Protection Against Electric Shock Common Aspects for Installation and Equipment Annex I Page 1 of 18 B2 4 5 m B3 7 11 b B7 1 B7 7 4 B7 10 2 A4 2 2 A4 3 2 B1 4 B1 4 B2 7 1 C13 2 9 b B3 8 5 C2 1 5 B3 8 5 C3 2 d C3 2 e B3 9 1 B4 4 3 B4 4 6 B5 1 1 B5 1 1 B5 1 1 B5 1 1 B5 1 4 EE_GS 2012 Edition Standard Description Part and Clause No IEC 60227 1 2007 IEC 60670 1 2003 TEC 60439 2 2
277. f sealant for the prevention of condensed moisture shall be applied to ceiling conduit outlets installed in a cooled space subject to the influx of warm air Conduit Laid Direct in Ground Steel conduits laid direct in ground or buried in soil shall be painted with two coats of bituminous paint and wrapped with self amalgamating tapes or other wrapping materials for protection against corrosion and approved by the Architect Fixing of Distance Spacing Saddle Saddles for the support of surface conduits shall be provided throughout the entire route at regular intervals The spacing between adjacent saddles for steel conduits shall not be greater than those given in Table B2 1 17 Each bend of a surface conduit shall be supported by a saddle on either side of the bend and the saddles shall be fixed as near to the bend as practicable Saddles shall be fixed with brass screws in expanding plugs or other purpose designed fixing devices approved by the Architect Table B2 1 17 Spacing of Supports for Conduit Maximum distance between supports m Rigid steel Rigid plastic PVC Pliable flexible conduit conduit conduit Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical 20 1 75 2 00 1 50 1 75 0 40 0 60 25 32 2 00 2 25 1 75 2 00 0 60 0 80 Section B2 EE_GS Page 4 of 19 2012 Edition B2 1 18 B2 1 19 B2 1 20 B2 1 21 Conduit Installed Outdoors or in Damp Situation Where steel conduits are installed out
278. f tape or plate electrodes complying with Section B7 may be used at the discretion of the Architect Spacer Saddle Spacer saddles shall be of high quality metal For copper conductors brass or gunmetal shall be used Non metallic spacer saddles shall only be used when down conductors are provided with PVC sheathing Connection to Earth Termination Down conductors and bonding conductors shall be connected to the earth electrode in accordance with Clause B7 4 Each connection shall be separately clamped and shall be fitted with a warning notice in accordance with Clause B1 2 Bonding to Other Services Lightning protection systems shall normally be kept segregated from the metalwork of other services Minimum isolation clearances as given in IEC 62305 1 2006 and the associated parts of the standard shall be maintained However in certain circumstances e g where fortuitous contact with other systems cannot be avoided earth electrodes for lightning protection may at the discretion of the Architect be bonded to other such services including the metal Section B8 EE_GS Page 13 of 14 2012 Edition B8 5 11 B8 5 12 B8 5 13 sheath and armouring of low voltage cables the consumer s low voltage earth system metal water pipes and steel reinforcement for the foundation and structure Cables and earthing systems belonging to the Supply Authorities the Telephone Company and other authorities shall not be bonded except with the wri
279. f the conduit shall terminate underneath the desk and the other end shall enter a 35 mm deep concealed conduit box to IEC 60670 1 2003 and the associated parts of the standard mounted just above skirting level on the wall The flexible cord shall enter the conduit through a compression gland and shall be connected to a terminal block mounted in the conduit box to IEC 60670 1 2003 and the associated parts of the standard to which the extra low voltage wiring shall be connected Where spare conduits are placed in floor slabs they shall be plugged with a metal screwed plug to keep out dirt and moisture The conduit box to IEC 60670 1 2003 and the associated parts of the standard shall form part of the extra low voltage conduit system Bell Indicator Bell indicator shall be in a form of flashing light or indication light as specified The indicators shall be fixed onto a cabinet of approved type with proper labels Reset facilities shall be provided to resume the normal operation after acknowledge the bell indication Segregation of Circuits Cables for operation at extra low voltage shall not be routed in the same conduit where other cables are operating at higher voltages INSTALLATION IN HAZARDOUS AREAS B8 3 1 General a Electrical equipment and wiring of electrical installations exposed to potentially explosive atmospheres shall be constructed and protected to the requirements specified for hazardous areas in IEC 60079 0 2007 a
280. f the luminaires In such case the installation shall comply with Clause B4 Where specified in the Particular Specification a safety chain shall be provided between the luminaire and the lamp pole to ensure that the luminaire will not be dropped down in case the luminaire support fails The chain shall be galvanized steel and of adequate strength to support at least three times the weight of the luminaire Construction of Lamp Pole Unless otherwise specified lamp poles shall be constructed of mild steel pipe The lamp poles shall be hot dipped galvanized to BS EN ISO 1461 2009 Material samples and working drawings shall be submitted when requested by the Architect The poles shall be finished overall with at least two coats of primer and two coats of finishing paint after erection in accordance with Clause B1 6 The color of the finishing paint shall be as directed by the Architect Section B8 EE_GS Page 8 of 14 2012 Edition B8 4 5 B8 4 6 B8 4 7 The Contractor shall submit evidence to substantiate that the lamp poles are structurally sound and are suitable for use in the local environment in particular under typhoon conditions at a wind speed of up to 80 m s Such evidence shall be by means of manufacturer s calculation and certificates All lamp poles shall be earthed by approved means such as the armour of the underground armoured cables Foundation of Lamp Pole Lamp poles shall be securely bolted down in an upright
281. f the instruments of L V switchboard at 6 months interval E3 2 MONITORING MECHANISM ON CONTRACTOR S PERFORMANCE Every attendance and details of work done on each installation should be entered into the log book as required in Clause E2 2 by the Contractor to form a works record and or to certify his attendance visits as required by the Contract In addition to this log book record the Contractor shall also keep maintenance record in his own office On the request of the Architect or his representative the Contractor shall be required to forward his own maintenance record for checking Section E3 EE_GS Page 1 of 2 2012 Edition E3 3 E3 4 FINAL INSPECTION BEFORE THE END OF MAINTENANCE PERIOD The Contractor shall in addition to the routine maintenance make further visit to the site one month before the end of the maintenance period to check and if necessary re adjust the systems to meet the actual operation conditions The Contractor shall attend inspection to the installation at the end of the Maintenance Period in order to facilitate the acceptance and handing over of the installation to the Employer s representatives FINAL INSPECTION BEFORE THE END OF MAINTENANCE PERIOD FOR LOW VOLTAGE CUBICLE SWITCHBOARD The following tests shall be carried out before the end of the Maintenance Period or at a timing specified by the Architect if he considers that the electrical loads supplied by the Switchboard at such time period is m
282. features or operational characteristics of the installed systems or equipment which may cause hazard and the related safety precautions protective measures and safety precautions for operation and list of warning signals and the related meanings that the user shall be aware of and the actions to be taken Section A4 EE_GS Page 9 of 10 2012 Edition A4 4 6 e Operation Instructions Instructions for the safe and efficient operation under both normal and emergency conditions of the installed system which shall comprise an outline of the operating mode step by step operation instructions for systems and equipment that are to be operated by the user including at least procedures for start up and shut down means by which any potentially hazardous situation can be made safe and cleaning and basic maintenance procedures f List of Statutory Periodic Inspections and Tests A schedule of periodic inspections and tests that owner and or user of the installation have to arrange to achieve compliance with the requirements stipulated in the relevant Laws of Hong Kong The frequency of such inspections and tests shall be expressed in specific time intervals g Drawings A set of selected as built drawings which shall be able to illustrate to the user the general layout of the completed installation h Photographs A set of photographs with suitable captions to illustrate to the user the appearance and loca
283. fixing bolts and set screws shall be of chrome plated finish or equivalent anti corrosion treatment The space provision for future outgoing circuits shall comprise blank panels undrilled and provision for accommodating fuseswitches and or circuit breakers Busbars shall be extended as necessary and drilled for future connection of conductors The spaces scheduled or shown on the Drawings are indicative of minimum requirements and may be varied to suit the arrangement offered subject to approval Insulators including busbar supports shall be non hygroscopic and non deteriorating The use of fibrous materials linseed oil varnish etc is prohibited The Switchboard shall be provided with one or more plates marked in a durable manner and located in a place such that they are visible and legible when the Switchboard is installed The following information shall be given on the nameplates a The manufacturer s name or trade mark b Type designation or identification number or other means of identification making it possible to obtain relevant information from the manufacturer c IEC 60439 1 2004 d Type of current e Rated operation voltage and frequency in case of a c f Rated insulation voltage g Short circuit withstand strength Section C11 EE_GS Page 3 of 11 2012 Edition C11 5 C11 6 C11 7 hb Degree of protection and i Rating of main busbars Other information as required under Cl
284. for Labour Department shall be submitted Section C12 EE_GS Page 28 of 31 2012 Edition C12 11 C12 12 C12 13 WARNING SIGN A warning sign of reasonable size stating Attention Engine starts automatically without warning Do not come close in lettering not less than 10mm high with Chinese translation Q E 38 6 bal ef Bh shall be provided and fixed at a prominent position in the generator room The warning sign board shall be made from laminated self coloured materials and engraved with the description as mentioned in the previous paragraph SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS The electrical and control schematic diagrams for the diesel generating set shall be fixed in wooden frame with transparent pane of suitable size These schematic diagrams shall be placed at a prominent position in the generator room TESTING C12 13 1 Testing of Diesel Generating Sets a The complete and fully assembled diesel generating set shall also be tested at the manufacturer s works before despatch including full operating tests as well as tests on control protections such as over voltage protection under voltage protection engine over speed protection and protection device overload trip alarms governor trials and fuel consumption tests and tests showing the step load acceptance capability in accordance with the relevant British Standard Specification b The performance tests for all equipment and systems installed s
285. for the ease of future maintenance Engine Exhaust System a b c d e f g The engine exhaust system shall comprise silencer bellows hangers piping clamps flange couplings heat resisting jointing All installation works shall be carried out to suit actual site requirements The silencer shall be capable to attenuate the noise generated from the exhaust air to a level to cope with the Environment Protection Department s requirement The complete exhaust from the exhaust manifold to the end of the exhaust pipe including the silencers flexible joint and pressure charger if any shall be coated with heat resisting paint lagged with non combustible insulating material and enclosed with aluminium cladding Asbestos shall not be used for insulation The exposed portion of exhaust pipe outside the generator room shall be of stainless steel grade 316 The exhaust system shall not create a back pressure exceeding the amount recommended by the engine manufacturer and shall be sufficiently flexibly installed in order to allow for reasonable amount of expansion and contraction The engine exhaust pipe hangers shall incorporate anti vibration spring mechanism Suitable water draining device shall be provided for the exhaust system so that no fluid could enter to the diesel generating set through the exhaust outlet The installation of the exhaust outlet shall comply with all requirements of the Environm
286. fused 13 A plug The power factor of the fan shall be not less than 0 8 The fan shall comply with the latest edition of safety standards for household electric fans and regulators as follows i IEC 60335 2 80 2008 and Gi JIS C 9601 1990 issued by Japan Standards Association Performance Requirements a The fan blades of the fan shall have a sweep diameter ranging from 385 to 415 mm b The air delivery rate of the fan shall not be less than 1 m s c The noise level of the fan at all operating speeds shall not exceed 58 dBA measured at m from the fan Construction a The fan shall be designed for wall mounted application Fans converted from desk type fan will NOT be accepted b The fan motor shall have sealed for life roller bearings or bushes c The fan shall have adequate mechanical strength and be so constructed as to withstand such rough usage as may be expected in normal use d The material of the fan shall be fire resistant and non flame propagating e The fan shall be of domestic type with smooth safe edges and easy to disassemble design for cleaning The fan blades shall be enclosed in a chromed and closely meshed metal guard The gap of the guard slots shall be not greater than 13 mm g The fan shall equip with a thermal cut out device to protect the fan from abnormal operation Section C10 EE_GS Page 8 of 50 2012 Edition h i Q k I m n 0 p
287. g Kong Special Administrative Region European Standards prepared by European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation or European Committee for Electrotechnical Commission Publication The Fire Services Department the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region International Electrotechnical Commission The Institution of Engineering and Technology previously the Institution of Electrical Engineers U K International Organisation for Standardization The Contractor s tender for the Works Contract or the Specialist Sub contractor s tender for the Works Specialist Sub contract or the Nominated Sub contractor s tender for the Works Nominated Sub contract as appropriate SINGULAR AND PLURAL Words importing the singular only also include the plural and vice versa where the context requires Section Al EE_GS Page 2 of 2 2012 Edition A2 1 SECTION A2 STATUTORY OBLIGATIONS AND OTHER REGULATIONS STATUTORY OBLIGATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS The electrical installation shall comply with the following A2 1 1 A 2 1 2 Statutory Obligations a b c Electricity Ordinance Chapter 406 and other subsidiary legislation made under the Ordinance Waste Disposal Ordinance Chapter 354 and other subsidiary legislation made under the Ordinance and Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance Chapter 499 and other subsidiary legislation made under the Ordinance Other Requirements
288. gear All wiring shall be routed to allow easy removal of the cable connectors in the event that the meter requires replacement Current transformers shorting block shall be provided such that current inputs can be disconnected without open circuiting the current transformers The shorting block shall be wired so as not to affect the operation of protective relays Section C5 EE_GS Page 35 of 62 2012 Edition d The Digital Multifunction Power Meter shall comply with the Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC requirements in accordance with the following international standards IEC 61000 4 2 2008 IEC 61000 4 3 2008 IEC 61000 4 4 2007 TEC 61000 4 5 2009 IEC 61000 3 2 2009 Electrostatic discharge immunity test Radiated radio frequency electromagnetic field immunity test Electrical fast transient burst immunity test Surge immunity test and Limits for harmonic current emissions Manufacturer s calibration certificate shall be issued for every Digital Multifunction Power Meter Section C5 Page 36 of 62 EE_GS 2012 Edition C5 20 2 Technical Requirements a b Digital Multifunction Power Meter shall comply with the following technical requirements i Voltage input Minimum direct voltage ii Current input In iii Measurement iv Accuracy Voltage Current Power Power factor Frequency Energy v Service condition Temperature Relativ
289. graved with the following wording DANGER ELECTRIC CABLES Cable markers shall be placed at regular intervals not exceeding 60m apart and also at positions where the cable route changes direction At the position of each underground junction box a cable marker shall also be installed Such markers shall be engraved in addition to the wordings mentioned above the appropriate information such as 3 way Joint Box BENDING RADIUS OF CABLE The internal bending radius of every power cable shall not be less than the appropriate values given in Table B2 4 5 1 of this specification CABLE JOINT AND CABLE TERMINATION B3 7 1 General Unless otherwise specified in the Particular Specification and approved by the Architect cable joint for power cable shall not be used for new electrical installation Joints and terminations of all power cables shall be made by skilled cable jointers who shall be approved by the Architect before work commences Section B3 EE_GS Page 4 of 15 2012 Edition B3 7 2 B3 7 3 B3 7 4 No reduction in the number of strands of a cable core shall be allowed at a cable joint or termination Ferrules compression connectors and bare portions of cable core resulting from a jointing or terminating process shall be insulated with an approved type of insulating tape heat shrinkable tubing or approved means of insulating material after completion of process Such insulating material shall have equal or bet
290. h directions shall be provided on all circuit breakers and isolators for indication control and interlocking Auxiliary switches shall be strong have a positive wiping action when closing and shall be mounted in an accessible position clear of operating mechanisms They shall be designed to make break and carry without undue heating the current of their associated circuit Auxiliary switches shall be rated for 10A operational current and shall be capable of breaking at least 2A at 110 V d c No less than eight spare auxiliary switches shall be provided with each circuit breaker and no less than four with each isolator Each spare contact shall be readily changeable from normally open to normally closed and vice versa All auxiliary switches shall be wired up via secondary disconnecting devices if on withdrawable equipment to a terminal board on the front of the fixed portion arranged in the same sequence for each individual unit of the same type Section C13 EE_GS Page 22 of 38 2012 Edition C13 3 9 C13 3 10 Anti Condensation Heaters Anti condensation heaters of an approved type shall be provided inside each cubicle They shall be thermostatically controlled and shall operate at black heat and shall be shrouded and located so as not to cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment The heaters shall be controlled from a double pole miniature circuit breaker with a lamp to indicate cubicle heaters on The circuit break
291. h great care to avoid damage to internal components enclosure and finish Busbar shall not be dragged across floor and shall not be subjected to torsion denting impact or rough handling BUSBAR IDENTIFICATION Each bar shall be painted to indicate the phase to which it is connected at each accessible position to the busbars and in each tee off unit JOINT IN BUSBAR Joints shall be properly clean and free from contamination before joint Joints in busbars shall not cause any loss in mechanical strength electrical continuity current carrying capacity and short circuit capacity of the busbars compared with an unjoined busbar Joints shall be properly aligned before the final tightening of all joint bolts Bolts shall not be over or loosely tightened Bolt tightening shall be done either by means of a torque wrench to a strength figure as specified by the manufacturer or in accordance with the manufacturer s special procedure Section B6 EE_GS Page 1 of 5 2012 Edition B6 5 B6 6 B6 7 B6 8 B6 9 B6 10 EXPANSION UNIT Expansion units shall be provided to take up the axial expansions or contractions of the busbar trunking system under normal service conditions In particular expansion units shall be provided where both ends of the busbar trunking system are fixed and normal expansion or contraction is restricted and where the busbar trunking system is installed across a building expansion joint For every 30m of busbar
292. h which electrolytic action is liable to incur Section B2 EE_GS Page 11 of 19 2012 Edition B2 2 12 Prevention of Ingress of Water Every entry to a trunking shall be so placed as to prevent or to be protected against ingress of water B2 3 WIRING IN PLASTIC CONDUIT OR PLASTIC TRUNKING SYSTEM B2 3 1 General Where wiring in plastic conduits or plastic trunking is specified they shall comply where applicable with the relevant Clauses in B2 1 and B2 2 PVC conduit shall be heavy duty and shall not be used for installation where the ambient temperature exceeds 60 C or below minus 5 C Conduits may be corrugated plain or reinforced Suitable conduit cutter shall be used for cutting rigid PVC conduit B2 3 2 Pliable Conduit Pliable conduit shall be used as short as possible The length of pliable conduit shall be not more than 1m for general applications or 2m inside false ceiling and raised floor Pliable conduit shall not be used in situations where they would be subject to continuous flexing B2 3 3 Joint in PVC Conduit Joint in PVC conduit shall be made by means of a solid PVC coupler into which jointing cement shall be applied to the outer surface of the conduit to be joined in turn and then shall be inserted firmly into a coupler and twist a quarter turn to spread cement evenly in order to make the conduit run mechanically continuous B2 3 4 Plastic Boxes PVC adaptable boxes and PVC boxes for enclosure of electrical
293. hall be in the form of CD ROM labelled with cross reference to a printed list of files explaining the contents and purpose of each file and supplied in sturdy plastic containers The detailed requirements and the media of as built drawings set out in the Preliminaries of the Bills of Quantities or the Specification Preliminaries shall be followed as appropriate Size of As built Drawings As built drawings shall only be of standard sizes of AO Al or B1 size as stipulated in ISO 5457 1999 Content of As built Drawings The Contractor shall ensure all as built drawings are accurate representation of the Works before submitting them to the Architect The as built drawings required to be provided by the Contractor for various types of BS E amp M installations shall include but not limited to the following a Building services layout plans such as ducting arrangement trunking arrangement piping arrangement etc b System schematic diagrams control diagrams and wiring diagrams c Concealed work layout plan such as concealed conduit routing etc and d Installation details and assembly drawings such as LV cubicle switchboard layout motor control cubicle layout etc Section A4 EE_GS Page 3 of 10 2012 Edition A4 3 4 As built drawings shall show the positions of all conduits cables switchgear distribution boards luminaires lightning protection and earthing and all other items which have been installed Framed
294. hall be fire resistant and non flame propagating e The fan shall be of domestic type with smooth safe edges and easy to disassemble design for cleaning The fan blades shall be enclosed in a chromed and closely meshed metal guard The gap of the guard slots shall not be greater than 13 mm g The fan shall equip with a thermal cut out device to protect the fan from abnormal operation h The fan shall include a separate fan regulator which shall comprise of three speed settings and a switching off function 1 The fan shall equip with a control device for adjustment of its angle of oscillation j The fan shall be designed with shock proof device for quiet operation k The fan shall be finished to manufacturer s standard light colour to be approved by the Architect D The construction of the fan shall be so designed that end user does not need any tools to assemble disassemble the fan guard and fan blade for cleaning m The fan shall be subject to function test for not less than 72 hours of continuous running and shall show no abnormal conditions such as overheat failing to oscillate and etc during the testing period Section C10 EE_GS Page 7 of 50 2012 Edition C10 4 400mm SWEEP WALL FAN C10 4 1 C10 4 2 C10 4 3 General Requirements a b c The fan shall be fitted with a 0 75 mm 3 core PVC insulated and sheathed flexible cord of approximately 1 5 m in length and a suitably
295. hall be tested in accordance with Commissioning and Testing Procedure for Emergency Generator Installation in Government Buildings Hong Kong published by the Building Services Branch Architectural Services Department This shall include the necessary adjustment and setting of all controls checking the operation of all overload protection and safety devices and the commissioning of the completed installation c All apparatus fuels tools and instruments necessary for testing the installation shall be available Test methods and measurements shall be in accordance with ISO 8528 6 2005 All readings given by the measuring instrument shall be in S I units Section C12 EE_GS Page 29 of 31 2012 Edition d e f Diesel fuel water lubricants etc shall be provided for all tests including dummy load test actual load test and other fire services test Sufficient quantities of these consumables shall be topped up before carrying out such tests Two additional fire service tests shall be allowed following satisfactory completion of dummy load tests Four copies of certified results of the tests are required to show that the installation of diesel generating set has been tested and commissioned in accordance with the Commissioning and Testing Procedure Sound pressure level measurement with octave band frequency analysis shall be conducted C12 13 2 Testing of Control Cubicle a b Performance tests for Control Cu
296. handling all sizes of air circuit breakers on the Switchboard and one set of portable earthing equipment for each main incoming air circuit breaker Portable earthing leads will not be accepted as an alternative to the earthing equipment The battery charger battery sets shall comply with the requirements of Clause C5 21 of this Specification unless otherwise specified below The battery charger and batteries shall be housed in separate enclosures from the Switchboard and shall be the same type of enclosures as the Switchboard All secondary batteries to be supplied with the Switchboard shall be of the nickel metal hydride type sealed or ventilated requiring little or no maintenance and having long life The capacity of the batteries with charger disconnected shall be adequate to trip the associated air circuit breaker s consecutively at least 20 times In case there are more than one air circuit breakers being tripped by the same bank of batteries the batteries shall be capable of tripping at least two air circuit breakers simultaneously Site tests shall be carried out for the charger and battery set after completion of the installation and the connection of the permanent supply according to the manufacturer s instruction in the presence of the Architect s inspectorate staff and in accordance with Section D1 of this Specification The Switchboard shall be supplied complete with all operating handles jigs etc required for the normal c
297. harging closing opening racking in and out operations of all circuit breakers of the Switchboard and shall be properly fixed in a neat manner on a wooden board with brass hooks inside the main switch room where Section C11 EE_GS Page 9 of 11 2012 Edition C11 15 C11 16 the Switchboard is installed The Switchboard shall be provided with two rubber mats of ribbed surface complying with BS 921 1976 or IEC 61111 2009 laid in front of and at the rear of the Switchboard The rubber mats shall be continuous sheets of minimum thickness of 10 mm each of same length as the Switchboard and minimum width of not less than 1000 mm or the width of the space between the front or back of the Switchboard to the adjacent wall The Switchboard shall be provided with one complete spare set of fuses equal in number for each rating of fuses in all switch fuses and fuse switches and fitted in a conveniently accessible position on wooden board s in the relevant Main Switchroom The spare fuses should be appropriately covered to prevent the contacts from rusting due to corrosion OPERATION INSTRUCTION DRAWING AT THE MAIN SWITCH ROOM For each Switchboard a schematic wiring diagram contained in a framed transparent perspex at a conspicuous position adjacent to the Switchboard shall be provided In case that the Switchboard has more than one incoming air circuit breakers with interlocking facility a brief operation instruction listing out all the relevant
298. he following a b Where an installation is supplied from more than one source of energy one of which requires a means of earthing independent of the means of earthing of other sources and it is necessary to ensure that not more than one means of earthing is applied at any time a switch may be inserted in the connection between the neutral point and the means of earthing provided that the switch is a linked switch arranged to disconnect and connect the earthing conductor for the appropriate source at substantially the same time as the related live conductors Multipole linked switching or plug in devices in which the protective conductor circuit will not be interrupted before the live conductors are disconnected and will be re established not later than when the live conductors are re connected IDENTIFICATION AND LABELLING B7 9 1 Color Identification All cables used as protective conductors including earthing conductors main equipotential bonding conductors supplementary bonding conductors and circuit protective conductors shall be identified by the color in accordance with Code of Practice for the Electrical Wiring Regulation Section B7 EE_GS Page 6 of 9 2012 Edition B7 9 2 Bare conductor used as protective conductor shall also be made similarly identifiable where necessary by the application of tapes sleeves or discs or by painting with the above color combination Label for Earthing and Bonding Connect
299. he TEST position c the ACB cannot be slowly closed except in the TEST or ISOLATED position d it shall not be possible to initiate the closing action of the energy stored spring mechanism until the spring has been fully charged and e Where key interlocking is employed tripping of a closed ACB shall occur if an attempt is made to remove the trapped key from the mechanism Main Isolating Contacts and Safety Shutter The main isolating contacts shall be self aligning and shall be protected by insulated barriers forming the safety shutter 2 sets of safety shutters shall be provided for every ACB one for the incoming terminals of the main isolating contacts and the other for the outgoing terminals Each set shall be capable of being operated individually When the ACB is not in the CONNECTED position the safety shutters shall close automatically screening off the main isolating contacts When the ACB is being racked into the CONNECTED position the safety shutters shall automatically open the insulating barrier thereby allowing the entry of the movable isolating contacts but without lowering the degree of protection Safety shutters shall be fitted with properly designed and securely fixed warning labels In addition facilities shall be provided to padlock the safety shutters after the ACB has been withdrawn from the enclosure Section C5 EE_GS Page 7 of 62 2012 Edition C5 4 7 Contact All contacts shall be self
300. he luminaire shall be supplied complete with the following component parts integrated in the interior of the fitting 1 A battery charger inverter unit complete with a main power failure detector an automatic change over switch capable of changing over within 8 ms from mains supply to battery supply a low voltage cut out battery protective device and a battery over charging protective device ii A sealed rechargeable maintenance free nickel metal hydride battery iii Electronic ballast iv Capacitors and radio interference suppressors v Indications that the mains supply is normal or that the battery is discharging vi A test button for checking battery condition and vii Fluorescent tube b The basic spine of the fitting shall be manufactured from sheet steel to form a complete enclosure and finished in white stoved enamel Section C7 EE_GS Page 7 of 13 2012 Edition C7 6 BLANK c d The luminaire shall be suitable for conduit rod chain or conduit box mounting at normal suspension centres Alternative mains entry shall also be provided in the centre back of the spines or by a knock out in each end plate A fused terminal block fitted with cartridge fuses of appropriate rating shall be provided separately for both the charger and the maintained circuit C7 7 FLUORESCENT LAMPS C7 7 1 C7 7 2 Lamp Features Lamps shall have but not limited to the following features a b
301. he police the Building Contractor the Architect and the Architect s representatives on Site with full details Where necessary the Contractor shall provide lockable steel container or other equally secure enclosures placed within a securely fenced in compound provided by the Building Contractor on Site for the storage of materials and equipment The Contractor shall co ordinate and arrange with the Building Contractor who shall provide clean reasonably finished and lockable secure accommodation for the storage of sensitive and or expensive items before installation If there is no Building Contractor all the storage facilities and spaces shall be provided by the Contractor Section A3 EE_GS Page 5 of 5 2012 Edition A4 1 A4 2 SECTION A4 DRAWINGS AND MANUALS DRAWINGS IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT The Contractor shall provide drawings in electronic format as required in the following clauses These drawings shall conform to the latest version of CAD Standard of Works Projects CSWP as posted in the web site of the Works Branch Development Bureau and in accordance with the latest version of CAD Manual for Architectural Services Department Projects Should any technical conflict between the CSWP and the CAD Manual arise the CSWP shall take precedence INSTALLATION DRAWINGS A4 2 1 Drawing Submission Schedule The Contractor shall submit a detailed installation drawing submission schedule and programme to the Architect The C
302. he trunking The continuity bonding link shall be of such materials to as to prevent electrolytic corrosion Steel Surface Trunking Cover Trunking and fittings shall have removable or hinged covers extending over the entire length The covers shall be of the same material and finish as those of the trunking body Removable covers shall be held in position on the trunking either by the natural elasticity of the material of the cover e g spring capped trunking or by other approved means which hold the covers tightly onto the trunking body and cause no damage to the cables inside Section C2 EE_GS Page 10 of 11 2012 Edition C2 5 C2 4 7 Bends tee junctions etc shall also be fitted with removable or hinged covers of the same construction as that of the trunking Screw Screws used for securing a cover or connector and for fixing a trunking shall have ISO metric threads They shall be of brass or steel Steel screws shall be protected against corrosion by a finish at least equal to the zinc coating specified in BS 3382 2 1961 Electro brass plated screws or self tapping screws shall NOT be used Projection of screws inside a trunking or a trunking fitting will not be allowed PLASTIC OR PVC TRUNKING AND ACCESSORIES PVC trunking and fittings shall comply with IEC 61084 1 1993 The nominal dimensions of PVC cable trunking shall be selected from any of the following numbers in mm 12 5 16 0 20 0 25 0 32 0 37 5 40 0 50 0
303. hes socket outlets spur units etc shall be 35 mm and 47 mm deep The depth chosen shall be suitable for the accessories to be housed Class of Protection against Corrosion Steel conduits and couplers shall be hot dip zinc coated or sheradized both inside and outside against corrosion and shall be tested to comply with IEC 61386 1 2008 Section C2 EE_GS Page 6 of 11 2012 Edition C2 2 6 Steel or ferrous conduit fittings shall be hot dip zinc coated or sheradized both inside and outside against corrosion and shall be tested to comply with IEC 61386 1 2008 Metal boxes complete with covers for the enclosure of electrical accessories shall have heavy protection both inside and outside in accordance with IEC 60670 1 2003 e g hot dip galvanized coating or sheradizing Screw Screws used for fixing boxes and spacing saddle and for tightening covers and spacing saddles shall have ISO metric threads They shall be of brass or steel and if of steel they shall be protected against corrosion by a finish at least equal to the zinc coating specified in BS 3382 2 1961 Electro brass plated screws or self tapping screws shall NOT be used C2 3 PLASTIC OR PVC CONDUIT AND ACCESSORIES C2 3 1 C22 C2 3 3 Rigid Conduit and Conduit Fittings Rigid plain PVC conduits shall comply with IEC 61386 21 2002 and rigid plain PVC conduit fittings shall comply with IEC 61386 1 2008 and other associated Parts of the Standard Conduits shall have
304. hierarchy control systems b Lighting control module shall be equipped with input output relays overcurrent protective devices channels modules for receiving wiring connections of field devices and lighting fittings Each channel shall be individually addressed and programmable to control lighting circuit over the communication bus Number of input output channels required to be provided in lighting control module shall depend on the design requirement Unless otherwise approved by the Architect number of lighting fittings connected to each of the controllable channels should not be more than two 2 in order to allow a high flexibility of configuration of lighting zone group c Appropriate software shall be resided in the lighting control module for performing direct digital control of connected field devices and lighting without the support from the operator workstation Section C14 EE_GS Page 3 of 3 2012 Edition PART D INSPECTION TESTING AND COMMISSIONING DURING D1 1 CONSTRUCTION PERIOD SECTION D1 GENERAL REQUIREMENT GENERAL REQUIREMENT The inspection testing and commissioning shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements specified in this Part IEC 60364 2005 Code of Practice for the Electricity Wiring Regulations COP and Testing and Commissioning Procedure for Electrical Installation in Government Buildings which shall be referred to and adopted where appropriate The Contractor shall follow the ad
305. hinged at the bottom The oven shall be provided with an interior light Internal wiring of the cooker shall be suitable for high temperature operation The supply cable of the cooker shall conform to BS 6500 2000 or other equivalent standards and the cooker shall be controlled by a 60 A D P cooker control unit Section C10 EE_GS Page 32 of 50 2012 Edition C10 21 ELECTRIC HOT PLATE C10 21 1 General Requirements The hot plate shall comply with IEC 60335 2 6 2005 C10 21 2 Performance Requirements The capacity shall range from 2 kW to 2 6 kW C10 21 3 Construction a b c d e f g h 0 k The hot plate shall be designed for use on the table top The heating element shall be metal sheathed The diameter of the heating surface shall range from 180 mm to 200 mm approximately The top plate shall be constructed of steel plate of minimum thickness 3 mm or equivalent material The top plate shall be protected with heat resisting coating to prevent thermal oxidation of the steel plate during operation The level of top plate shall range from 120 to 130 mm above the table top The casing stand of the hot plate shall be constructed of chrome plated sheet or stoved with heat resisting enamel The hot plate shall have integral power and temperature control switch which shall have at least 3 temperature settings All bare metal conductors except the top plate shall properly be he
306. iator c Mufflers silencer for the engine exhaust air system including exhaust flues d Acoustic wall and ceiling lining inside Generator Room e Acoustic enclosures including silencer and acoustic lining for the remote radiator if required f Other acoustic treatments required g Measurement of Noise level at the specified point Section C12 EE_GS Page 24 of 31 2012 Edition All vibration and noise suppression equipment shall be sound workmanship and robust design and shall be supplied by manufacturers experienced in the design and construction of similar equipment and who have made equipment and materials for similar duties for at least 5 years C12 8 3 Installation of the Acoustic Treatment System a b Pipework Acoustic Sleeving Wherever necessary to maintain acoustic integrity of the system acoustic seal sleeving to all pipes penetrating the building structure shall be provided Pipework sleeves shall consist of an inner pipe lined with mineral wool and clamping end plates with neoprene seals Pipe in situ shall be fitted with split clamping rings Pipe temperatures above 115 C shall have silicon fibre seals Pipes shall be resiliently supported on either side of the penetration by resilient hangers Seals shall comply with FSD requirements wherever appropriate Duct Silencers for All Air Passage The duct silencers shall consist of an outer casing fabricated from galvanised steel sheet no
307. ick side and back plate and 1 5mm thick hinged front door with key lock Protection class of the cabinet shall be not less than IP31 for indoor and IP55 for outdoor application as specified in BS EN 60529 1992 The entire enclosure surface shall be applied with chemical rust inhibitor rust resisting primer coat and top coat to give maximum corrosion protection b The logic PCB together with the isolation transformer and fused mains input terminals shall be factory assembled on a plate located at the rear of the case The power transistors are mounted on heatsinks separately from the PCB on the back plate The instruments and LED indicators are mounted on the front door of the cabinet A lower ventilated compartment inside the cabinet provides adequate space for accommodation of the storage battery bank and ventilation Section C5 EE_GS Page 40 of 62 2012 Edition c The cabinet shall be suitable for wall mount or installation inside a switch cubicle where appropriate C5 21 4 Selection Criteria a b c The rated kVA capacity voltage current of the rectifier charger and the storage capacity terminal voltage ampere hour rating of the battery bank shall be designed by the manufacturer and selected by the Contractor that it is suitable to work in conjunction with a range of application in switch tripping fire alarm and protection system gas detection system security system PA and audio system For the swit
308. ided in all empty conduits Conduit for Telephone Computer Network Inter communication and PA Systems Conduits shall be of steel not smaller than 20 mm in diameter and shall be installed in accordance with Section B2 of this Specification Outlet Box for Telephone Point At each telephone outlet position the conduit shall be terminated at a 35 mm deep conduit box to IEC 60670 1 2003 and the associated parts of the standard with a moulded blank plate labelled with the type of installation unless otherwise specified Outlet boxes shall be located at 300 mm above finished floor level measured from the bottom of the box unless otherwise as stated on the Drawing Outlet Box for Computer Point At each computer outlet the conduit shall be terminated at a 35 mm deep conduit box to IEC 60670 1 2003 and the associated parts of the standard with moulded cover plate labelled with the type of installation Outlet boxes shall be fixed at positions as specified on the Drawing Computer sockets will be provided and installed by others Section B8 EE_GS Page 1 of 14 2012 Edition B8 1 5 B8 1 6 B8 1 7 B8 1 8 Outlet Box for Inter communication and PA System At each inter communication or PA outlet position the conduit shall be terminated at a 35 mm deep conduit box to IEC 60670 1 2003 and the associated parts of the standard with moulded blank plate labelled with the type of installation unless otherwise specified The box shall be
309. ied out only by welders of the recognized proficiency The welding electrodes equipment and process shall also be in accordance with BS EN 1011 2 2004 BS 1821 1982 and BS 2640 1982 for arc welding or oxy acetylene welding respectively Welding shall not be carried out under unfavorable conditions All welded surfaces shall be clean and dry before any welding is to be done Structural Steel Structural steel used shall comply with BS 7668 2004 Grade S345JOWPH All forms of steel used shall be of standard section with dimensions tolerances and properties complying with BS 4 2005 Supplier of structural steel work shall provide certificates of the material Section C12 EE_GS Page 5 of 31 2012 Edition C12 2 All exposed edges shall be ground to produce a chamfer not less than 2 mm in width to ensure proper adherence of paint CONSTRUCTION OF CONTROL CUBICLE C12 2 1 C1222 C1223 C12 2 4 C12 2 5 C12 2 6 C12 2 7 C12 2 8 C12 2 9 C12 2 10 C12 2 11 The control cubicle shall be of totally enclosed type and meet the requirements of IP 44 as specified in IEC 60529 2001 enclosures The cubicle shall be painted against corrosion after completion of all drilling and operation All control cubicles shall have labels made from laminated self coloured materials and engraved with descriptions in both English and Chinese to be agreed by Architect s Representative Fixing of labels shall be by mechanical means The co
310. ievement of safety shall be in accordance with the zone of risk listed in Table B8 3 2 a Table B8 3 2 a Selection of Electrical Equipment and Systems according to Zone of Risk Zone in which Type of Protection the protection may be used ia intrinsically safe apparatus or system 0 1 2 s special protection specifically certified for use in Zone 0 p Pressurized apparatus a flammable enclosure e increased safety ib intrinsically safe apparatus Lo or system m encapsulation g special protection o oil immersion q powder filling 2 N non sparking NOTES Zone 0 Zone in which an explosive atmosphere is continuously present or present for long periods Section B8 EE_GS Page 5 of 14 2012 Edition B8 3 3 b c Zone 1 Zone in which an explosive atmosphere is likely to occur in normal operation and Zone 2 Zone in which an explosive atmosphere is not likely to occur in normal operation and if it occurs it will exist only for a short time The maximum surface temperature of the T Temperature class of an electrical equipment shall not exceed the ignition temperature of the gases or vapours involved Relationship between T class and maximum surface temperature is shown in Table B8 3 2 b Table B8 3 2 b Relationship between T Class and Maximum Surface Temperature T Class Maximum Surface Temperature
311. ii Maintenance schedules Proposed maintenance schedules for all the preventive maintenance tasks identified above The schedules shall be based on both manufacturers recommendations and other authoritative sources e g statutory or mandatory requirements and should include routine servicing inspections tests and examinations adjustments calibration and overhaul The frequency of each task may be expressed as specific time intervals running hours or number of completed operations as appropriate Collectively the schedules will form a complete maintenance cycle repeated throughout the whole working life of the installation Drawing Lists A complete list of as built drawings identified with drawing number reference A complete list of manufacturers shop drawings with drawing number reference where applicable and A brief description of CD ROM for these drawings Technical Literatures A complete set of manufacturers literatures for all the plant and equipment installed in the system The contents of these literatures shall cover the following areas where applicable description of equipment with model numbers highlighted performance behavioural characteristics of the equipment applications suitability for use factory laboratory test reports detailed drawings circuit diagrams methods of operation and control operation instructions cleaning and maintenance requirements p
312. iling lining shall be fabricated from sound absorptive material firmly hold in position by G I channels and protected by perforated galvanised sheet steel Section C12 EE_GS Page 26 of 31 2012 Edition e The material shall be in form of the high density rigid section fibreglass or rock wood slabs or other similar approved material having a minimum thickness of 50 mm and a density around 48 kg m3 The acoustic fills shall be of Class 1 or 2 rate of surface flame spread as laid down in BS 476 7 1997 or other technically equivalent national or international standards The minimum random incidence absorption coefficient of material when fixed as specified shall be as follows Absorption Material shall be selected of suitable random incidence absorption coefficient to suit the site condition and equipment offered A polyester membrane shall be lined between the glass fibre and perforated sheet for better protection against dust and water The fixing GI channels shall be 25 x 50 x 1 0 mm thick and shall be fixed by fastener onto the wall surfaces at an intervals of 600 mm approximately The protective perforated steel sheet shall be fabricated from galvanised sheet of not less than 0 8mm thick and shall be secured by self tapping screws to the G I channels The holes shall be 2 4mm diameter with 4 8mm centre to centre distance The perforated metal sheet shall be removable to enable future maintenance The acoustic lining shal
313. imum thickness of 6 mm tightened on to the upper machined surface of the fan connecting piece Section C10 EE_GS Page 4 of 50 2012 Edition d iv v vi vii viii ix The down rod shall also be locked to the fan connecting piece by means of a steel split pin of not less than 5 mm diameter passing through both the fan connecting piece and the down rod The split pin holes in the fan connecting piece shall be of such diameter that the split pin is a light push fit there in The matching split pin holes in the down rod shall be just sufficiently large so that the split pin shall be a light push fit when the hole is in its worst position relative to the threading All burrs and sharp edges shall be removed from the split pin holes in both the fan connecting piece and the down rod The steel suspension shackle shall be welded to the down rod Welding shall be of good quality The rubber roller shall be mounted on an 8 mm diameter steel clevis pin secured by a split pin The ends of the down rod shall rounded off and free from burrs There shall be no sharp edges which could cause damage to the insulation of the wiring Suspension joints and threaded parts Joints along the suspension rod must be of double locking design i e at least two independent positive locking devices must be employed to prevent a joint from loosening itself All factory assembled threaded components which form part of a suspens
314. in any normal position on a plane inclined at an angle of 10 to the horizontal The fan shall be finished to manufacturer s standard light colour approved by the Architect The construction of the fan shall be so designed that end user does not need any tools to assemble disassemble the fan guard and fan blade for cleaning The fan shall be subject to function test for not less than 72 hours of continuous running and shall show no abnormal conditions such as overheat failing to oscillate and etc during the testing period C10 6 400mm SWEEP PEDESTAL FAN C10 6 1 C10 6 2 General Requirements a b c The fan shall be fitted with a 0 75 mm 3 core PVC insulated and sheathed flexible cord of approximately 1 5 m in length anda suitably fused 13 A plug The power factor of the fan shall be not less than 0 8 The fan shall comply with the latest edition of safety standards for household electric fans and regulators as follows i TEC 60335 2 80 2008 and Gi JIS C 9601 1990 issued by Japan Standards Association or other equivalent standards Performance Requirements a b The fan blades shall have a sweep diameter ranging from 385 to 415 mm The air delivery rate of the fan shall not be less than 1 m s Section C10 EE_GS Page 11 of 50 2012 Edition C10 6 3 c The noise level of the fan at all operating speeds shall not exceed 58 dBA measured at m from the fan Construction a
315. ined in accordance with relevant Regulation of IEC 60364 1 2009 and the associated parts of the standard B7 11 EARTH FAULT LOOP IMPEDANCE B7 11 1 Automatic Disconnection Time For the purpose of automatic disconnection means of protection shall be provided at the main switch The type and setting of the protective devices shall be so selected that they can properly discriminate from the Electricity Supplier s protection Section B7 EE_GS Page 7 of 9 2012 Edition B7 12 B7 11 2 B7 11 3 For installation other than socket outlet circuit where fault protection previously named protection against indirect contact is afforded by an overcurrent protective device the earth fault loop impedance of a final circuit and the characteristic of the protective device shall be so co ordinated that the automatic disconnection of supply shall occur within 0 2 second 0 4 second and 5 seconds as appropriate in case of an earth fault in accordance with code 11B b of the Code of Practice for the Electricity Wiring Regulations Maximum Earth Loop Impedance For installation other than the socket outlet circuit where fault protection previously named protection against indirect contact is afforded by overcurrent protective device the earth fault loop impedance of any final circuit shall not exceed the maximum values given in the relevant tables in Code 11 of the Code of Practice for the Electricity Wiring Regulations Condition for Co
316. ing current for the connected standing load at normal condition for 24 hours and then the connected alarm load at maximum alarm condition for at least 60 minutes or as specified in the Particular Specification If the fire alarm control system is connected by an alternative standby supply such as an automatically started emergency generator approved by the FSD the capacity of the battery and charger unit may be reduced to that capable of maintaining the system in normal operation for eighteen 18 hours and thereafter capable of operating in maximum alarm condition for at least thirty 30 minutes and or capable of actuating the fire service installation as required When used in conjunction with in security system PA and audio system the selected charger and battery set shall satisfy the following criteria i Output voltage 11 Output current and _ re charge time iii Ampere hour rating Section C5 Page 42 of 62 12V or 24V or as specified in the Particular Specification 15A or output current for combined standing load at normal condition and alarm load at maximum alarm condition and upon mains restoration adequate to re charge the battery from discharge to fully charge within 24 hours or as specified in the Particular Specification and 10 Amp hour or Upon mains failure adequate to discharge the operating current for the connected standing load at normal condition for 24 hours and then the connected
317. ing materials Cam switches or disconnectors shall not be used for circuits of 50A or above Each switch shall be supplied in complete unit consisting of a basic unit contained within an enclosure Adequate space shall be provided in the enclosure for proper cable termination otherwise cable boxes shall be provided Fuse carriers when required shall be included Section C5 EE_GS Page 3 of 62 2012 Edition C5 2 3 C5 2 4 C5 2 5 C5 2 6 C5 2 7 Operating Mechanism Switches and disconnectors shall be of the quick make and quick break type The switching mechanism shall be of independent manual operation with suitable means such as accelerating springs For switches and isolators with switched neutral the neutral pole shall open after the phase pole contacts and shall close before or at the same time as the phase pole contacts Construction The enclosure shall be of totally enclosed type made up of heavy gauge sheet metal adequately rust and dust protected and finished in enamel An earthing terminal shall be provided The enclosure shall be suitable for conduit trunking and armoured cable entries and also for connection to busbar chamber from top or bottom Frame sizes for the range of switches shall be kept to a minimum Switches and isolators shall be constructed with an interlocked front cover to prevent access to the interior parts of the equipment when the contacts are in the CLOSE position and to prevent the conta
318. ing steps and interlocks for commissioning decommissioning of part or whole of the high voltage switchboards shall be provided in a framed transparent perspex sheet mounted adjacent to the switchboards Section C13 EE_GS Page 27 of 38 2012 Edition C13 4 HIGH VOLTAGE AUTO TRANSFORMERS C13 4 1 C13 4 2 C13 4 3 General The auto transformers for the auto transformer motor starters shall comply with the following specific requirements a Type Indoor and floor mounted type for no breaking starting of squirrel cage 3 phase induction motor b Standard IEC 60076 2000 c System Voltage 3 3 kV 6 6kV or 11kV as specified d Frequency 50 Hz e Connections Auto star for auto transformer starting Insulation Level 45 kV peak impulse voltage for 1 50 microsecond g Cooling Natural air cooled and h Tappings Off load tap changers with 60 75 and 85 of the line voltage to limit the starting current to 2 5 times of full load current The auto transformers shall be mounted on wheels to facilitate positioning and removal The transformers shall be externally finished in semi gloss stoved enamel or cellulose Rating The rating of the auto transformer shall be designed to suit the starting duty of the motor Motor starting time shall be taken as 10 seconds at 75 or higher taps and 15 seconds at 60 or lower taps unless otherwise specified in the Particular Specification Insulation a I
319. ing technical information shall be submitted to the Architect for approval prior to ordering of equipment 1 Technical catalogues and specification calculation sheet for charger and battery capacity ii Power supply unit circuit diagram iii Circuit diagram of control and battery disconnected iv Printed circuit board diagram v Power supply unit front plate layout and vi Power supply unit console detail Section C5 EE_GS Page 39 of 62 2012 Edition C5 21 2 Technical Requirements C5 21 3 The following technical requirements shall apply a Input voltage 220V ac 10 b Frequency 50Hz 5 c Output ripple 5 of d c output voltage d Output voltage 12V 24V 30V 48V 41 or to suit application e Overcurrent Mains fuse charger fuse battery fuse protection against overload and short circuit conditions f Control Manual boost charge automatic trickle charge and boost charge g Indication Mains and charger healthy Charger short circuit Battery connected Battery low volt and Boost charge h Voltage free Voltage free contacts for load on contact battery and battery low voltage should be provided if specified in Particular Specification for remote monitoring and i Input 13 A fused a c supply connection Construction a The charger and battery set shall be housed in an industrial grade cabinet constructed from high quality steel sheet of minimum 1 2mm th
320. ings with dimensions Electrical circuit diagram Installation operation and service manuals Trouble shooting guide and Spare part list with itemized price C10 2 900mm 1200mm AND 1400mm CEILING FAN C10 2 1 General Requirements a b The fan shall be fully balanced after assembly to ensure that the fan shall not oscillate vibrate due to out of balance forces or whatsoever during operation The fan shall conform to the latest edition of the following standards i IEC 60879 1992 Performance and construction of electric circulating fans and regulators and Gi IEC 60335 2 80 2008 Household and similar electrical appliances Part 2 80 Particular requirements for fans C10 2 2 Performance Requirements a The sweep diameter of the fans shall be Size of Fan Sweep Diameter 900 mm 900 mm 5 1200 mm 1200 mm 5 1400 mm 1400 mm 5 Section C10 EE_GS Page 2 of 50 2012 Edition b The air delivery rate of the fans shall be Size of Fan Air Delivery Rate 900 mm not less than 2 2 m3 s 1200 mm not less than 4 0 m3 s 1400 mm not less than 4 5 m3 s c The power factors of the fans shall not be less than 0 85 at any speed C10 2 3 Construction a Fan unit i Fan motor The motor shall be a totally enclosed capacitor run induction motor with internal stator and external squirrel cage rotor The rotor shall be mounted on sealed for life grease lub
321. insulated bearing arrangement shall be provided Where such provision is made all motor bearings shall be Section C13 EE_GS Page 3 of 38 2012 Edition C13 2 6 insulated from the stator frame and a removable earth bonding link shall be provided at the driving end to facilitate insulation tests Oil and water pipes etc where fitted shall be insulated to prevent a current return path through the bearings of the motor shaft Care shall be taken to ensure that any insulation is not short circuited by the application of electrically conducting paints or fixing clips Bearings a General Bearings shall be exclusively of metric sizes Unless otherwise specified or approved bearings for horizontal motors shall be provided in accordance with Table C13 2 6 below Table C13 2 6 Type of Bearing Number of Poles Types of Bearing 4 Above 500 kW Plain Up to 500 kW Rolling 6 or more Above 750 kW Plain Up to 750 kW Rolling The motor manufacturer shall examine the external axial and radial load imposed from the shaft and the driven device in the selection of the type of bearing to be used Where damage is likely to occur to rolling bearings due to thrust load or stationary vibration plain type bearings shall be preferred Consideration shall also be given to bearing service life noise losses and maintenance convenience in the selection of bearings Where rolling type bearing is selected to be used the manufacturer shall provid
322. inuously delivering rated output voltage or reduced output voltage under energy saving mode at any load When using a by pass contactor the order to close and open the contactor shall be controlled by the built in signal of the softstarter The softstarter shall have the possibility to accept DC input from external device such as Programmable Logic Controller PLC for controlling the start and stop of the unit Section C5 EE_GS Page 30 of 62 2012 Edition f Semiconductor fuses shall be available as an option and have the characteristics suitable to protect the softstarter g The solid stage AC switches shall have a blocking voltage of at least 1400V for 415V system with a rate of rise of reapplied voltage tolerance of at least 1000V per microsecond However an isolation contactor or isolator shall be available as an option to isolate the supply in the Off stage to the softstarter for the safety of the operator h UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES shall the power factor correction equipment be connected between the softstarter and the motor If power factor correction equipment is employed it shall be connected to the supply side of the softstarter C5 19 VARIABLE SPEED DRIVES FOR CENTRIFUGAL FANS AND PUMPS C5 19 1 General Requirements a Variable speed drive hereinafter referred to as VSD shall be a solid state converter to convert three phase mains supply of 380V 6 and 50Hz 2 to an adjustable voltage and frequency output
323. ion System B8 5 4 Air Termination B8 5 5 Down Conductor B8 5 6 Test Joint B8 5 7 Earth Termination B8 5 8 Spacer Saddle B8 5 9 Connection to Earth Termination B8 5 10 Bonding to Other Services B8 5 11 Bond B8 5 12 Joint in Conductors B8 5 13 Testing INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC MOTORS AND HIGH VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT B9 1 B9 2 B9 3 B9 4 B9 5 B9 6 B9 7 B9 8 Low Voltage Electric Motors B9 1 1 Maintenance Access and Safety B9 1 2 Terminals B9 1 3 Anti condensation Heater B9 1 4 Belt Drives and Pulleys B9 1 5 Protective Guards B9 1 6 Warning Label Motor Switchgear Starter and Control Panels B9 2 1 General B9 2 2 Local Motor Control Panels B9 2 3 Motor Control Switchboard High Voltage General High Voltage Electric Motors B9 4 1 Motor Foundation B9 4 2 Provision for Cabling and Termination High Voltage Motor Control Switchboard B9 5 1 General Requirements B9 5 2 Primary Busbars and Connections B9 5 3 Anti condensation Heaters B9 5 4 Cables Boxes B9 5 5 Labels and Warning Notice High Voltage Auto transformers High Voltage Power Factor Correction Capacitors High Voltage Power Cables Table of Contents EE_GS Page 10 of 25 2012 Edition PART C MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION SECTION C1 SECTION C2 GENERAL C1 1 C1 2 C13 C1 4 C1 5 C1 6 C1 7 C1 8 Material and Equipment C1 1 1 International Standards C1 1 2 Other Standard Specifications C1 1 3 Service Conditions C1 1
324. ion joint must be bonded with glue as approved by the Architect The maximum clearance between threaded mating parts must not exceed 1 of their mean diameter The direction of rotation of the fan shall be such that all screwed joints tend to be tightened when the fan is in operation Two 2 canopies manufactured from plastic or pressed steel sheet and fitted over the upper and lower ends of the down rod shall be provided They shall be fixed to the down rod by grub screws Surface finish The whole fan shall be finished in high quality stove enamel in white or ivory colour Section C10 EE_GS Page 5 of 50 2012 Edition e Speed regulator 1 A speed regulator shall be supplied with each fan ii The speed regulator shall be of robust construction and built on a flame retardant moulded plastic or insulated steel base and enclosed by a flame retardant moulded plastic cover or metal cover Plastic cover shall be in white or ivory colour to match the fan Metal cover shall be of stainless steel or metalclad finish iii The speed regulator shall be equipped with at least three 3 speed controls and an OFF position iv The rotary switch of the speed regulator shall be designed for smooth and easy movement by hand between different speed positions v For choke type regulator an earth terminal shall be provided on the base with an earth wire permanently connected to the steel core of the choke unit C10 3 400
325. ion loss dB of the silencer tested in accordance with or other technically equivalent national or international standards shall be as follows Octave Band Centre Frequency Hz un 18 24 40 45 46 41 Insertion Loss dB The silencer shall have fully welded seams or duct sealer to ensure air tightness All weld affected parts shall be touched up with an zinc rich paint and all exposed ferrous parts including the frame shall be protected from corrosion by applying rust inhibiting primer paint an undercoat and finishing coat of colour as determined by the Architect on Site All such primer and paint shall be resistant to heat up to the working temperature of 260 C Mufflers for Engine Exhaust Exhaust gas muffler or mufflers of low noise level type shall be provided for each engine such that the noise level standard requirement can be achieved In case that the above standard cannot be achieved with the installation of exhaust gas mufflers suitable acoustic enclosure shall be provided at the engine exhaust pipe outlet to attenuate the noise before the hot exhaust air is discharged The acoustic enclosure shall be capable to withstand the hot engine exhaust air which may be up to 650 C Acoustic Wall Ceiling Lining Inside Generator Room Acoustic treatment to the generator room walls doors and ceiling wherever else necessary in order to reduce the room reverberant noise level and time is required Acoustic wall ce
326. ions Every point of connection for earthing and bonding shall be provided with a warning notice in accordance with Clause B1 2 B7 10 SIZING OF PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR B7 10 1 B7 10 2 General The cross sectional area of a protective conductor other than an equipotential bonding conductor shall be determined by the Code of Practice for the Electricty Wiring Regulations Clause 11K Table 11 1 to 11 7 Where a protective conductor does not form part of a cable and is not formed by or not contained in steel conduit trunking ducting or other metallic enclosure of a wiring system the cross sectional area shall not be less than 2 5 mm copper or equivalent if protection against mechanical protection is provided e g sheathed cable and 4mm copper or equivalent if mechanical protection is not provided e g non sheathed cable When a separate cable is used as a CPC the cable shall be insulated to IEC 60227 1 2007 and the associated parts of the standard IEC 60189 1 2007 and the associated parts of the standard BS 6004 2000 Table la or better unless its CSA is greater than 6 mm Equipotential Bonding Conductor The cross sectional area of a main equipotential bonding conductor shall not be less than half of the cross sectional area of the associated earthing conductor of the installation subject to a minimum of 6 mm and a maximum of 25 mm The cross sectional area of a supplementary bonding conductor shall be determ
327. ir rated burden The rated primary voltage of voltage transformers shall be the appropriate nominal system voltage Unless specified otherwise voltage transformer primary windings shall be connected to the circuit side of the current transformers remote from the busbars so as to be included in the protected zone of the associated feeder The primary of a single phase voltage transformer shall be connected across L1 and L2 or A and B phases unless otherwise approved L1 and L2 phases shall be used in a synchronising scheme unless otherwise approved Voltage transformers shall be capable of being connected and disconnected from the equipment whilst in service Facilities for padlocking in the service position shall be provided Where isolating is carried out by withdrawal a set of shutters capable of being padlocked shall be provided to cover the stationary isolating contacts The shutters shall operate automatically by positive driven drive actuated by movement of the voltage transformer assembly The primary windings shall preferably be connected via renewable fuses with current limiting features which shall be readily accessible with the circuit alive and the secondary windings through fuses and links labelled to indicate their function and phase color to the appropriate circuits Section C13 EE_GS Page 24 of 38 2012 Edition C13 3 12 For single phase voltage transformers both ends of each secondary winding shall be brought o
328. ircular conductor of equivalent area For conductors having 19 strands or more the number of strands shall be the same as in a circular conductor of equivalent area subject to a maximum permissible variation of plus or minus one strand All the strands in any given shaped conductor shall be of the same nominal size Cable Terminations Cables shall be terminated in approved non ferrous mechanical glands which comply with BS EN 50262 2005 complete with compression devices for securing the cable sheath An armour clamp may be required for bonding to metal sheaths Where the cables are installed in entirely dry situations the gland shall be designed with a compressible gasket or packing for securing the inner sheath and means of anchoring the armour For cables installed wholly or partly in outdoor or damp conditions compressible sealing and clamping features shall be provided for securing the inner and outer sheaths and also the armour barriers shall be incorporated to prevent the ingress of moisture Section C13 EE_GS Page 38 of 38 2012 Edition C14 1 C14 2 SECTION C14 COMPUTERIZED LIGHTING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM GENERAL a b Where specified in the Particular Specification or shown on the Drawings Computerized Lighting Management CLM System shall be provided for overall control of lighting system All materials and equipment of the CLM system shall be products of manufacturer certified under ISO 9001 2008 quality as
329. isconnector isolating switch having a current rating of not less than that of the supply side protective device This incoming switch disconnector shall meet the relevant requirements of Clauses C5 1 and C5 2 with a Utilization Category of AC 22A However switch disconnector of Category AC23A shall be provided in event of any one of the outgoing circuits being fed for motor circuit Ferrules shall be provided for wires including earthing phase and neutral conductors throughout the distribution board internally for circuit identification The metal front plate shall be screwed onto the metal box making the assembly suitable for surface or flush mounting and shall be supplied with a hinged cover to conceal all operating handles of the circuit breakers and isolating switch The front plate shall be affixed with phase color labels and circuit identification chart and shall be supplied with moulded single way blanking plates MCB distribution board shall be provided with phase neutral and earthing terminals for the incoming cables There shall be one neutral and one earthing terminal for each outgoing MCB circuit and spare ways Method of Mounting MCB distribution board shall be suitable for flush or surface mounting as specified Flush mounting shall be so arranged that the assembly is flush with the surface of the wall and shall not cause any adverse effect to the heat dissipation of internal devices Section C5 EE_GS Page 17 of 62
330. ist in use denting or equivalent The drip pan below the tap s shall be of a suitable grade of stainless steel to ensure that no rusting will occur during the expected service life of the unit It shall be connected to a drain pipe terminating at the back of the unit and shall have a 1 BSP male thread for connection to the premises drainage system The cold water reservoir shall be manufactured from a suitable grade of stainless steel or copper fitted with an external copper pipe refrigerant coil and foamed in place with high efficiency insulation of appropriate thickness The base plate shall be at least 20 mm above the ground level The faucet s shall be manufactured from polypropylene or chromium plated steel and either the push button or swivel type self closing easy to operate and suitably positioned for filling cups glasses etc The refrigeration system shall be of the hermetically sealed type suitably rated to meet the above specified duty The condenser shall be air cooled with either natural or forced circulation The refrigerant used shall be non toxic non explosive odourless and non CFC type The water dispenser shall be fitted with the following devices 1 A power ON indicator light and ii An indicator light for the refrigeration unit to indicate its operation The water dispenser shall be fitted with a 3 core PVC insulated and sheathed flexible cable conforming to BS 6500 2000 or equi
331. itchgear and Controlgear Assemblies Intended to Be Installed in Places Where Unskilled Persons Have Access for Their Use Distribution Boards Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 4 1 Contactors and Motor Starters Electromechanical Contactors and Motor Starters Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Part 4 2 Testing and Measurement Techniques Electrostatic Discharge Immunity Test Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 4 3 Testing and measurement techniques Radiated radio frequency electromagnetic field immunity test Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 4 4 Testing and measurement techniques Electrical fast transient burst immunity test Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 4 5 Testing and measurement techniques Surge immunity test Quality Management Systems Requirements Cable management Cable tray systems and cable ladder systems Low voltage surge protective devices Part 1 Surge protective devices connected to low voltage power distribution systems Requirements and tests Electrical Installations of Buildings Part 4 44 Protection for Safety Protection Against Voltage Disturbances and Electromagnetic Disturbances Annex I Page 8 of 18 C5 10 5 C5 10 7 C5 12 1 C5 14 1 C5 14 2 C5 14 3 C5 15 C5 26 4 a i C5 26 4 a vii C5 26 4 a viii C5 26 4 a ix C5 16 1 c C5 18 1 b iii C5 19 1 a C5 20 1 d C5 24 1 d C5 16 1 c
332. ith winding insulation of class H but it shall be designed to operate continuously at temperature class F rating in accordance with IEC 60085 2004 Section C12 EE_GS Page 3 of 31 2012 Edition C12 1 4 Starting System C12 1 5 Electrical battery starting system for each diesel generating set with a set of 24V electric starting equipment comprising starter motor battery charger starting battery and all necessary wiring and switchgear shall be provided The battery shall be of the nickel cadmium type with clear plastic cases complete with a hardwood floor stand with hardwood cover suitable for installation adjacent to the starter motor The battery shall be rated to give six engine cranking cycles each of six seconds within a 60 second period The battery shall also be capable of providing adequate power to supply the control circuit and to trip the main MCCB ACB Separate batteries shall be provided for engine starting and the shunt trip coil if their operating voltages are different The connection bars of the batteries shall be protected with corrosion resistant petroleum jelly A suitable double pole switch should be provided to isolate the supply from the battery to the engine starter unit The battery charger shall be of 2 rate charging and of constant voltage type installed in the control cubicle and arranged to maintain the batteries in fully charged condition In addition when the engine is running the batteries shall be charged b
333. ition C5 17 3 Construction a b c Surge protection device shall incorporate both high energy clamping devices and special filtering circuitry to reduce any electrical surge appearing in the connected electrical system to an acceptable level without causing any damage to the connected electrical and electronic equipment For panel mounting the installation method and construction of the surge protection device shall refer to the manufactruer s instruction and recommendation For wall mounting and floor mounting surge protection device shall be housed in an industrial grade cabinet with hinged and lockable front door made of high quality 1 5 mm thick steel sheet The device and the enclosure shall be electrically earthed The entire cabinet shall also conform to the requirement of the manufacturer of the surge protection device Surge protection device shall be equipped with monitoring facilities so that whenever its surge protection performance is reduced to a pre determined level below its original rating after a number of incident surges it has been subjected to an audible and visual alarm shall be given off to indicate that the device requires servicing or replacement The audible and visual alarm may be given through a build in facility inside the device or by activating an electrical dry contact to which an indicator and an alarm bell are connected As an option a surge counter shall be required if specified in the Par
334. ition C6 1 C6 2 SECTION C6 BUSBAR TRUNKING SYSTEM GENERAL Busbar trunking system shall be designed to operate on 220 380V 3 phase 4busbar at 50 Hz system and shall be manufactured and type tested to IEC 60439 2 2005 Busbar trunking systems manufactured to other standards such as National Electrical Manufacturers Association NEMA of USA and UL listed with insulation voltage of 415V may be considered as acceptable provided that the standard of manufacture is not inferior to the relevant IEC standard and that the busbar trunking system meets all the requirements of this Section All material components and accessories such as bends joints tees feeder units tap off units etc used for the busbar trunking shall be of the same origin of manufacture Busbar trunking system shall be certified by testing laboratories or organizations as stated in the Code of Practice for the Electricity Wiring Regulations In case where busbar trunkings are manufactured under license from the Principal Company a letter shall be produced by the Principal Company to guarantee that the products manufactured by the licensee will be equivalent in every respect to the type tested standard products BUSBAR TRUNKING CONSTRUCTION The busbar trunking system shall be of the totally enclosed type with ingress of protection not less than IP54 of IEC 60529 2009 for indoor erection in non sprinklered areas IP55 of IEC 60529 2009 for indoor erection in spri
335. ive regenerative power Section C12 EE_GS Page 4 of 31 2012 Edition C12 1 6 C1217 C12 1 8 C12 1 9 C12 1 10 C12 1 11 Suitability for Cold Starting and Step Load Acceptance The generating set shall be suitable for cold starting and for the acceptance of step loads immediately after attaining normal voltage and frequency Radio Interference Suppression The alternator shall be fully equipped for radio interference suppression to BS EN 55014 1997 Painting All exposed ferrous metal surfaces of the machines under frame and auxiliary equipment shall where applicable be treated with rust inhibiting primer paint undercoat and finishing coat Hot face parts shall be coated with heat resisting paint work which can tolerate high temperature up to 650 C without deterioration Baseframe Assembly The generating set shall comprise a diesel engine directly coupled to an alternator and mounted in line on a steel section baseframe This diesel alternator baseframe shall be provided with anti vibration mountings complete with holding down of adequate strength bolts and nuts for installation onto a concrete plinth The complete assembly shall be equipped with four lifting eyes to facilitate lifting and transporting Grouting shall not be carried out until the final agreement from the Architect Grout shall be composed of equal parts of cement and fine granular sand mixed with fresh water Welding All welding shall be carr
336. iving and driven shafts and also belt tension to be tested The sizes of guards including the dimensions and locations of access panels shall also allow the size and position of the motor Motor Fed by Converter As converter drive can generate repetitive voltage overshoots at the terminals of a motor connected by cables which can reduce the life of a motor winding insulation system if these repetitive voltage overshoots exceed the repetitive voltage stress withstand capability of the motor winding insulation system the motor winding insulation shall have the pulse withstand capability at least equal that depicted by Curve A for motors upto 500V AC of Figure 17 of IEC TS 60034 25 2007 In order to avoid damage by bearing currents in converter fed operation motor of frame size 225 or larger shall be fitted with isolated bearing at the non drive end C5 26 MOTOR SWITCHGEAR STARTERS AND CONTROL PANEL C5 26 1 C5 26 2 General Motor switchgear starters and controls shall be supplied and installed to perform the operation and control of the equipment to be provided The control panels or switchboards shall incorporate all control devices timers accessories and wiring necessary for proper operation Local Motor Control Panels The local motor control panel shall be of wall mounted factory built assemblies of low voltage switchboard housing the motor starter and switchgear The panel shall be a verified assembly as defined in IEC
337. ixed output and dimmable types shall be a solid state converter to convert single phase mains supply of 220V 6 and 50Hz 1Hz to a high frequency voltage output at its rated throughout power to suit the lamp s connected The electronic ballast shall conform to the following international standards a IEC 61347 2 3 2006 AC supplied electronic ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps General amp safety requirements b IEC 60929 2006 AC supplied electronic ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps Performance requirements c IEC 61000 3 2 2009 Limits for harmonic current emission equipment input current lt 16A per phase d EN 55015 2009 Limit and method of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of lighting and similar equipment and e IEC 61547 2009 Equipment for general lighting purposes EMC immunity requirements Certificates of compliance with the above standards shall be issued by a recognised test laboratory for each standard rating of electronic ballast to be used in the Contract Construction The electronic ballast shall incorporate a low pass filter for limitation of harmonic distortion radio interference inrush current and high mains voltage peak a full diode bridge rectifier a power factor correction part a high frequency oscillator and an internal control circuit Performance Requirements The maximum power loss of the electronic ballast shall not be more than those listed in Tab
338. l four pole or triple pole with bolted neutral as specified fully metalclad with earth terminals It shall be of horizontally withdrawable type having spring assisted closing and where specified motorised spring charger and push button electrical control ACB shall comply with and be type tested to IEC 60947 2 2009 Unless otherwise specified ACB shall have built in overload protection with IDMT characteristics and instantaneous short circuit interruption Where an ACB is used as the main incomer the IDMT characteristics shall be compatible with those of the Electricity Supplier Performance Characteristic ACB shall be certified in accordance with IEC 60947 2 2009 to have the following performance characteristics a Rated short circuit breaking capacity not less than 50 kA b Rated short circuit making capacity not less than 105 kA and c Rated short time withstanding current not less than 50 kA for 1 second Closing and Tripping Operation Unless otherwise specified ACB shall be suitable for independent manual operation utilizing energy stored in a spring For automatic closing ACB the spring mechanism shall be wound by a universal motor fitted with limiting switches In addition the spring mechanism shall have manual charging facilities for emergency use Unless otherwise specified trip coil of 24V or 30V d c shall be fitted for local remote or relay tripping Trip push buttons shall be provided
339. l Switchboard The motor control switchboard hereafter called the MC Switchboard shall be a free standing floor mounted low voltage switchboard to group centrally the motor starters controls and switchgear for the air conditioning and ventilation equipment etc The MC Switchboard shall but not be limited to include the following provisions Local Auto On Off switch for each equipment Air circuit breaker fuse switch and or moulded case circuit breaker Busbars Isolating switch for each main incoming supply and for each motor starter A starter for each motor Protective control and auxiliary relays Current transformer Current ammeter for each equipment with phase selection switch for each motor Voltmeter for panel with power supply of 60 A or above Section C5 EE_GS Page 57 of 62 2012 Edition C5 26 4 Hour run meter Indicating lamps push buttons selector and control switches Emergency stop push buttons and Labelling Unless otherwise specified the MC Switchboard and associated components above shall comply with the requirements stipulated in the respective sections of this Specification Motor Starters a General Requirements i ii iii iv Motor starters shall generally comply with the requirements of the IEC 60947 4 1 2009 or IEC 60470 2000 The duty of the starters shall be suitable for the mechanical and electrical duties imposed by the moto
340. l a socket outlet in such area the socket outlet shall comply with IEC 60079 0 2007 and other associated parts of the standard and shall be controlled by a sparkless switch The socket outlet shall be interlocked with the plug so that removal or insertion shall not be possible unless the controlling switch is in the OFF position The plug shall have shrouded pins and the design of the pin contacts shall Section B4 EE_GS Page 3 of 4 2012 Edition B4 5 B4 4 4 B4 4 5 B4 4 6 be such as to guard against development of hot spots or sparking Requirements for wiring installation in hazardous areas are specified in Clause B8 3 Socket Outlet of Surface Conduit System In plant room switch room or similar area where surface conduits are installed socket outlets shall be metalclad or bronze front plate Socket Outlet for Different Voltage System Socket outlet and plug for one voltage system shall not be interchangeable with those for use at other voltage and or frequency systems in the same installation Application in Bathroom Shaver supply units complying with IEC 61558 2 5 1997 can be installed inside a room containing a fixed bath or shower and inside a toilet Socket outlets inside such a room if so required under the contract shall be installed in accordance with requirements of Code 26A 3 j of Code of Practice for Electricity Wiring Regulations INSTALLATION OF MEASURING INSTRUMENT B4 5 1 B4 5 2 B4 5 3 M
341. l be epoxy encapsulated solid copper bars Joints shall be insulated with moulded removable insulated covers Taping shall not be accepted Primary busbars connections and their supports shall be capable of carrying the short time current associated with their short circuit ratings for a period of 3 seconds Where busbar supports use insulation of moulded or resin bonded material it shall have a durable anti hygroscopic surface finish with high anti tracking properties The connections from busbars in individual units shall have a continuous current rating of not less than that of the equipment comprising the unit At all points where connections or joints occur the busbars and connecting pieces shall be tinned or silver plated The resistance of any length of conductor containing a joint shall not be greater than that of an equal length without a joint Jointing of sections of busbars shall be done by mechanical means Soldered braced welded or riveted joints shall not be used in busbars Jointing faces of copper conductors shall be tinned or silver plated or applied with other approved treatment to maintain effective conductivity of the joint All necessary busbar jointing bolts nuts and fixing accessories shall be provided The recommended torque for tightening the bolts shall be stated in the maintenance manual Primary busbars and connections shall be clearly marked and shall be displayed for standard phase sequence in accordan
342. l each be controlled by a 5 20 A D P switch with pilot light and shall be fixed on the surface of walls In a concealed conduit installation the fan regulator shall be mounted on a back plate over a recessed 35 mm deep box to IEC 60670 1 2003 where the conduit shall be terminated The back plate shall be made of galvanized sheet steel of 3 mm thick with suitable grommeted hole for cable entry In a surface conduit installation the fan regulator shall be mounted on a special fabricated box of 1 5 mm thick galvanized sheet steel and having the same size as the regulator or proprietary fabricated box by the fan manufacturer The conduit shall be terminated at this specially made surface mounted box which the cables shall enter the fan regulator Section B5 EE_GS Page 2 of 6 2012 Edition In a surface wiring installation the fan regulator shall be mounted on a wooden block Groove shall be formed at the back surface of the wooden block to suit the cables and holes shall be drilled to enable the cables to enter the fan regulator from the rear B5 3 WALL MOUNTED FAN Supply to a wall mounted fan shall be by means of a 2A fused connection unit and shall be controlled by a 5 20 A D P switch with pilot light Wall mounted fans shall each be fixed by means of wall mounting bracket supplied with the fan or sit on a mounting bracket or battern made of teak wood or other material approved by the Architect B5 4 EXHAUST FAN B5 4 1 B5 4 2
343. l not pack down or settle after installation All metal surfaces shall be undercoated and finished with 2 coats white gloss paint Samples and recognised test certificates for the absorption material shall be submitted to the Architect for approval Acoustic Enclosure for Remote Radiators if Required A complete acoustic treatment to the remote radiator shall be provided to achieve the standard specified in the previous section which include the whole remote radiators with opening for air intake and discharge Duct silencer shall be installed for every air passage The sound absorptive material for the duct silence shall be capable to withstand high temperature generated from the remote radiator The whole acoustic enclosure shall be designed to facilitate easy access to the remote radiator for maintenance Section C12 EE_GS Page 27 of 31 2012 Edition C12 9 C12 10 EXHAUST FAN FOR EMERGENCY GENERATOR ROOM Ventilation of the generator room is achieved by an axial flow exhaust fan with air duct silencer and other accessories The air flow capacity of the fan shall have a minimum value of 10 air change hour The design material and workmanship of the axial fan duct work and silencer of the ventilation system shall comply with all relevant sections of the General Specification for Air conditioning Refrigeration Ventilation and Central Monitoring and Control System Installation in Government Building Hong Kong published by Archi
344. l pipes and fittings are carefully reamed to ensure that the full bore of the pipe is maintained and where necessary cleaned out before erection Square elbows shall not be used where practicable long sweep bends shall be used in preference to round elbows Valves shall be of fully way type to allow free flow of fuel A sample valve shall be submitted to the Architect for approval before installation Valves shall be made of bronze Round piping supports and anchors as necessary to be suitably placed to the instruction of the Architect in order to provide rigidity to reduce stresses due to unstable ground Jointing materials shall be diesel resistant A return diesel pipe shall also be provided from the generator back to the daily service tank Protection of Buried Pipe Section C12 EE_GS Page 21 of 31 2012 Edition c The procedures for protection of the buried pipes shall be as follows i Clean the outer surface of the pipe to remove all rust mill scale grease and other foreign matters to achieve a rust free and dry surface ii apply one layer of petrolatum compound primer paste or approved equivalent as primer to give a thin continuous coating over the area to be protected iii apply petrolatum compound tape or approved equivalent spiral on the pipe with minimum 55 overlap Care should be taken to ensure the tape is in contact with the underlying surface of the pipe and to smooth out any wrinkles or air
345. lants materials and space required for maintenance protective measures and safety precautions for operation and maintenance and part lists Contact addresses and telephone numbers of suppliers of major equipment Section A4 EE_GS Page 8 of 10 2012 Edition A4 4 5 Structure and Contents of User Manual The detailed requirements structure and contents of the User Manual shall include where applicable the following information a b c d Project Information This shall include Project title site address contract no contract title contract commencement date substantial completion date and end date of Maintenance Period System Description Type s of system s and equipment installed and their purposes Locations of major plant rooms and riser ducts Brief description of the operation and functions of the systems and equipment and Listing of set points which can be adjusted by the user to suit their operation needs Schedule of Major Plant Rooms and Installed Equipment Schedule of major plant rooms and riser ducts including their locations and Schedule of major equipment and plants including their locations and serving areas Safety Precautions for Operation Any safety precautions and warnings signals that the users shall be aware of in the daily operation of the various systems and equipment in the installation including mandatory requirements relating to safety
346. lating device and engine driven tropicalized radiator with mechanically driven fan Air cleaner of the dry type or oil bath type incorporating replaceable element Lubricating oil system full flow replaceable element type filter Section C12 EE_GS Page 1 of 31 2012 Edition c d e vi Fuel oil system comprising filter fuel transfer pump injection pump and injectors vii Governor with manual adjustment of 5 of normal speed The governing accuracy shall comply with performance Class G3 in ISO 8528 2 2005 Specification for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines Performance Speed governing Governor shall sense the actual engine rotation Governor designed for sensing the frequency of generator output voltage is not acceptable viii Fuel control solenoid electrically operated together with an emergency fuel shut off valve manually operated ix Two stage engine protective devices for high cooling water temperature and low lubricating oil pressure Engine protective device for engine over speed shall also be provided the engine over speed sensor shall sense the actual engine rotating speed and shall be free from harmonic interference x All wiring of the control and protection systems carried out in suitable heat and oil resisting cable shall be wired out to a suitable cable termination block and xi Earth terminal for bonding the engine and alternator to the earthing system
347. le C7 8 3 Section C7 EE_GS Page 11 of 13 2012 Edition Table C7 8 3 Maximum Allowable Power Loss of Electronic Ballast Rated lamp mane Maximum allowable power loss in Lamp Type operated at high Wattage frequency T8 linear 16W 3 fluorescent 24W 4 lamp 32W 4 SOW 5 60W 8 TS linear 14W 3 fluorescent 21W 3 lamp 24W 3 28W 4 35W 4 39W 4 49W 6 54W 6 80W 8 Compact 4 5W 2 2 fluorescent 6 5W 2 5 lamp 2 SW 3 tubes 10W 4 16W 3 22W 3 32W 4 40W 5 55W 6 Compact 9 5W 1 5 fluorescent 12 5W 1 5 lamp 4 16 5W 2 5 tubes 24W 3 Compact 16 5W 2 5 fluorescent 24W 3 lamp 6 32W 4 tubes 42W 5 Circular 19W 3 fluorescent 22W 4 lamp 40W 4 55W 5 For the fluorescent lamp s operated by electronic ballast the regulated light output shall be less than 2 over a supply voltage range of 220V 10 to the electronic ballast The Ballast Lumen Factor of the electronic ballast shall not be lower than 0 95 or higher than 1 05 with reference to a standard conventional ballast The electronic ballast shall be rapid or preheat start and the lamp operating frequency shall be above 30kHz Section C7 Page 12 of 13 EE_GS 2012 Edition C7 8 4 The Total Power Factor TPF of the luminaire employing electronic ballast shall be higher than 0 95 and its maximum Total Harmonic Distortion THD
348. ler B5 7 Tea Urn B5 8 Household Electric Cooker B5 9 Hand Face Dryer B5 10 Room Cooler B5 10 1 Method of Supply B5 10 2 Position of Connection Unit B5 11 Refrigerator INSTALLATION OF BUSBAR TRUNKING SYSTEM B6 1 General B6 2 Site Storage and Protection B6 3 Busbar Identification B6 4 Joint in Busbar B6 5 Expansion Unit B6 6 Feeder Unit B6 7 Tap off Unit Connection B6 8 Fire Barrier B6 9 Busbar Trunking Accessories B6 10 Support of Busbar Trunking System B6 11 Earthing B6 12 Requirements for Air insulated Busbar Trunking System B6 12 1 Application B6 12 2 Busbar Supports B6 12 3 Tap off B6 12 4 Fire Barrier B6 12 5 Mounting Brackets B6 13 Requirement for All Insulated Busbar Trunking System B6 13 1 Application B6 13 2 Busbar Jointing B6 13 3 Expansion Unit B6 13 4 Tap off Unit B6 13 5 Supporting Hangers and Fixing Brackets Table of Contents EE_GS Page 7 of 25 2012 Edition SECTION B7 INSTALLATION OF EARTHING SYSTEM B7 1 B7 2 B7 3 B7 4 B7 5 B7 6 B7 7 B7 8 B7 9 B7 10 B7 11 B7 12 General Main Earthing Terminal Earth Electrode B7 3 1 Types of Earth Electrode B7 3 2 Rod Electrode B7 3 3 Tape Electrode B7 3 4 Plate Electrode B7 3 5 Electrode in Deep Bored Hole B7 3 6 Connection between Electrodes Earthing Conductor B7 4 1 Conductor Material B7 4 2 Connection to Electrodes Main Equipotential Bonding Conductor B7 5 1 Conductor Material B7 5 2 Bonding Position B7 5 3 Bonding Method
349. les 3800 6600 V grade for 6 6 kV power cables and 6350 11000 V grade for 11 kV power cables Multi core cables shall comprise stranded annealed copper conductors The insulation shall consist of cross linked polyethylene applied by extrusion bedded in a minimum of two layers of suitable tape Armouring where specified shall comprise a single layer of galvanised steel wires or aluminium strip and the cable shall be served with an extruded layer of PVC Single core cables shall comprise circular copper conductors and where armoured shall comprise non magnetic aluminium wire or strip Conductors Copper conductors shall be stranded and shall consist of plain annealed copper Before stranding the conductors shall be approximately circular in section smooth uniform in quality free from scale inequalities spills splits and other defects There shall be no joints in the wire except those made in the base rod or wire before final drawing The term annealed signifies that the wire before stranding is capable of at least 15 percent elongation without fracture the test piece being not less than 150 mm and not more than 300 mm long The stranded conductor shall be clean and reasonably uniform in size and shape and its surface shall be free from sharp edges Section C13 EE_GS Page 37 of 38 2012 Edition C13 6 4 In the formation of shaped conductors containing less than 19 strands the same number of strands shall be used as for a c
350. les are exposed to weather b the atmosphere is likely to cause corrosion c the cables are laid upon or fixed direct to a concrete or stone surface subject to dampness d the cables are laid upon or fixed to a zinc coated surface e g a galvanised cable tray or corrugated sheeting subject to dampness or e the cables are buried direct in the ground MI cables buried in concrete brick or other building structure installed in refrigerated space or areas where the temperature is persistently below 0 C shall be without plastic outer covering The outer covering shall be of low smoke halogen free or low smoke zero halogen i e evolving very low content of smoke or corrosive gases during combustion when tested to IEC 60754 1 1994 and other associated Parts of the Standard Restriction of Use MI cables shall not be used in discharged lighting circuits unless suitable precautions approved by the Architect have been taken to avoid excessive voltage MI cables shall also not be used for earthed Section C3 EE_GS Page 3 of 7 2012 Edition C3 9 C3 10 concentric wiring system C3 8 3 Cable Saddle and Clip Saddles and clips for fixing MI cables shall be purpose made by the cable manufacturer for this purpose Cables with plastic outer covering shall be fixed by saddles or clips having also plastic covering CABLE DUCT Cable ducts shall be formed from concrete PVC metal or such other materials as may be specified by
351. leys Annex I Page 10 of 18 C5 23 1 f C5 23 1 f C5 23 1 C5 23 1 f C5 23 1 f C5 23 1 f C5 20 1 d C5 24 1 d C7 8 1 C9 2 1 C10 33 4 e iv C5 25 6 C5 25 1 C5 25 6 C10 8 1 b C10 9 3 a ii C5 25 1 C5 25 7 C10 9 3 a i C12 1 5 C13 2 1 a ii C13 2 1 aiv C13 2 3 C13 2 4 C13 2 10 C5 25 11 EE_GS 2012 Edition Standard Description Part and Clause No IEC TS 60034 Rotating electrical machines Part 25 Guide for the 5 25 13 25 2007 design and performance of cage induction motors specifically designed for converter supply TEC 60034 9 2007 Rotating Electrical Machines Part 9 Noise Limits 5 25 5 IEC 60034 14 2007 IEC 60470 2000 BS EN 13601 2002 IEC 60667 1 1980 TEC 60081 2002 IEC 60155 2006 TEC 60400 2008 IEC 60901 2007 IEC 60920 1990 IEC 60921 2006 IEC 60927 2007 IEC 61048 2006 IEC 61049 1992 IEC 61111 2009 IEC 61347 1 2007 IEC 61347 2 1 2006 Rotating electrical machines Part 14 Mechanical vibration of certain machines with shaft heights 56 mm and higher Measurement evaluation and limits of vibration severity High Voltage Alternating Current Contactors and Contactor Based Motor Starters Copper and Copper Alloys Copper Rod Bar and Wire for General Electrical Purposes Specification for vulcanized fibre for electrical purposes Part 1 Definitions and general requirements Double Capped Fluorescent Lamps
352. lighting and bell circuits shall have CSA of not less than 1 0mm and those for power circuits shall have CSA of not less than 2 5mm Internal wiring in factory made panel or equipment may comprise cables of different suitable CSA determined by the manufacturer The CSA of any cable shall not be reduced at its point of termination junction joints etc Where cables of 1 0mm are to be terminated approximately 15mm long of cable insulation shall be removed and half the length of the bare conductor shall be bent into the other half to form a solid part prior to the insertion into the termination USE OF PVC INSULATED CABLE AT LOW TEMPERATURE PVC insulated cables shall not be installed in refrigerated space or other situations where the temperature is consistently below 0 C Section C1 EE_GS Page 3 of 4 2012 Edition C1 6 C1 7 C1 8 FIXING SCREW AND BOLT Machine screws and nuts shall be to ISO 885 2000 Hexagon bolts screws and nuts shall be to BS EN ISO 4016 2001 BS EN ISO 4018 2001 and BS EN ISO 4034 2001 Wood screws shall be to BS 1210 1963 with countersunk head unless otherwise specified Holes for bolts screws and other fixings shall be drilled or stamped and no larger than required for clearance of the bolt screw etc SHEET METAL WORK Sheet metal boxes meter chambers etc shall be manufactured from plain steel sheets The thickness of steel sheet shall be as specified in the Particular Specification and subjec
353. ll be incorporated in the VSD unit complete with an integral control panel i ii iii it shall accept digital and analogue 0 10V 4 20mA control signals integral measurement and selectable alpha numeric display of output current output voltage output frequency output speed and output power alpha numeric display in English for warning fault alarm status Section C5 EE_GS Page 33 of 62 2012 Edition iv v vi vii viii ix x xi xii C5 19 3 Construction a VSD information can be transmitted on the RS485 232 output for remote interrogating and reprogramming it shall have 1 programmable relay output 250V 2A and 1 programmable analogue output of 4 20mA or 0 10V d c 10 programmable preset speeds including at least 2 skip frequencies of adjustable bandwidth to overcome mechanical or air system resonance selectable local or remote control hardware lock to prevent unauthorised parameter adjustment it shall have the following integral protection against loss of mains and motor phase motor short circuit motor circuit earth fault motor overheat without the use of motor winding thermistors overvoltage VSD overheat under voltage input transients VSD and motor overload and mains input accidentally couples to motor output terminals it shall have a digital electronic equivalent of a motor opera
354. ll submit a Training Schedule at least 2 months prior to completion of installation for the Architect s approval The schedule shall consist of but not limited to the following requirements i Facilities and training program to ensure that the Employer s operation and maintenance staff acquire full knowledge and appreciation of all aspects of the design day to day operation breakdown and routine maintenance diagnosis and hence capable to effectively and efficiently operate and maintain the system equipment The training proposal shall be submitted at least 3 months prior to completion of the Contract and shall include all aspects of operation and maintenance of the plant including the use of special tools ii Details and duration of the training course s qualifications of the instructor and the qualification requirements for the trainee s and Gii Full details of the training syllabus Section El EE_GS Page of 1 2012 Edition E2 1 SECTION E2 EMERGENCY SERVICES AND ATTENDANCE TO FAULT CALLS REQUIREMENTS ON RESPONSE TIME The Contractor shall maintain efficient and prompt response to breakdown emergency call out or complaint for the timely attendance of faults on installation equipment and or unsatisfactory services The works shall be in accordance with the following categories a b c VERY URGENT This refers to installation breakdown i e interruption more than one final sub circuit system o
355. ll tradesmen shall be experienced in the trade and the work carried out shall be consistent with the good practice in Hong Kong and to the satisfaction of the Architect Tool and Instrument Proper tools shall be used for carrying out the electrical installations Adequate and accurate testing measuring instruments shall be used to demonstrate compliance of the electrical installations with the relevant specifications and regulations The Architect has the right to stop any work on which the correct tools and or instruments are not being used Instruments used for acceptance tests shall be calibrated at appropriate intervals and as required in the Contract for a particular project Safety on Site Works shall be carried out in such a manner as to comply with all the ordinances regulations etc as listed in Clause A2 1 together with any amendments made thereto B1 2 LABEL AND NOTICE B1 2 1 Inscription of Label and Engraving The Contractor shall submit a schedule of all labels notices and identifications for the Architect s approval prior to order and installation Inscription of label and engraving shall be in both Chinese and English characters The Chinese translations shall be referred to the Glossaries of Terms Commonly Used in Government Departments issued by Civil Service Bureau Sample of label and notice shall be submitted to the Architect for agreement Section B1 EE_GS Page 1 of 4 2012 Edition B1 2 2 B1
356. ller to control the on off operation of a remote system Section C12 EE_GS Page 23 of 31 2012 Edition e Certification A copy of certificate to prove the apparatus rating shall be submitted Certificate issued by authorities other than BASEEFA British Approvals Services for Electrical Equipment in Flame Atmosphere shall be furnished with details of relevant standard f Technical Information A full descriptive technical brochure giving details of the equipment offered including construction dimensions method of installation etc shall be submitted C12 8 ACOUSTIC TREATMENT INSTALLATION C12 8 1 C12 8 2 Performance Requirements a The acoustic treatment package shall be designed to ensure that when the generator set is running under full load the generated noise complies with the Noise from Places other than Domestic Premises Public Places or Construction Sites under the Noise Control Ordinance b For Commissioning and Testing purposes the proposed points at which measurements have to be carried out according to the method set out in the Technical Memorandum for The Assessment Of Noise From Places Other Than Domestic Premises Public Places or Construction Sites Scope of work The scope of work shall include but not limit to the followings a Pipework acoustic sleeving b Duct Silencer for all air passage including air inlet louvre air discharge outlet louvres ventilation fan and coupled rad
357. llows 3 3 kV Phase insulated pressure relief post type and 6 6kV 11 kV Phase segregated containment pressure relief post type The cable box for motor line connections shall each comprise a sealing chamber and an air insulated termination chamber bolted together of degree of protection to IP56 Sealing chamber is not required for the stator winding star point termination box Termination boxes shall be fabricated from mild steel of a minimum of 6 mm thickness Cast iron boxes shall not be accepted Section C13 EE_GS Page 7 of 38 2012 Edition The termination chamber shall be bolted to the motor casing such that its sides are vertical with high tensile steel studs and nuts The cable sealing chamber shall be fixed to the bottom of the termination chamber by means of high tensile steel bolts or studs and nuts The cable sealing chamber for XLPE cable shall be of the dry type suitable for cable termination in heat shrinkable sleeving Sealing chamber shall be fitted with a horizontal gland plate suitable for bottom cable entry The termination chamber shall have an insulated assembly and be fitted with 3 stud terminals in insulating mouldings of epoxy resin glass fibre polyester or approved similar material Porcelain insulators shall not be used Cable coupler type terminals shall not be acceptable Front access detachable cover plates shall be fixed by studs and nuts Separate plates shall be supplied for sealing and t
358. lly isolated form one another to prevent galvanic action The openings or holes through which the cables pass shall be made good with cement or other non combustible material INSTALLATION OF PERFORATED CABLE TRAYS B3 9 1 B3 9 2 B3 9 3 B3 9 4 Connection between Adjacent Lengths of Tray Connections between adjacent lengths of tray tee or bend pieces shall be made by butt joints and fixed by mushroom head steel roofing bolts and nuts complying with BS 1494 1 1964 The connection shall be mechanically strong so that no relative movement between the two lengths can occur Cutting of Tray Cable trays shall be cut along a line of plain metal only i e they shall not be cut through the perforation All cut edges of the galvanized cable tray shall be prepared and treated with a cold galvanized paint Hole in Tray Holes cut in a cable tray for the passage of cable shall be provided with grommets Alternatively they shall be bushed or lined Fixing of Tray The cable tray except those of short run less than 300mm long where at least 1 set of hanger or bracket is required shall be supported by at least 2 sets of hangers or brackets of adequate mechanical strength securely fixed to the walls ceiling or other structure The hangers or brackets shall be painted with anti rust epoxy paint unless otherwise specified Fixings for cable trays shall be disposed at regular intervals not exceeding 1 2m for straight run and at a distan
359. lly strong enough to withstand the force between busbars produced by a short circuitof negligible impedance between two or more busbars Busbar Jointing Jointing of sections of busbars shall be made by clamps tightened by bolts and nuts Soldered welded or riveted joints shall not be used Bolts for jointing busbars shall be of steel either hot dip galvanized or heavily electroplated with zinc or cadmium to guard against corrosion Suspension Unit Flexible Joint and Stop end Unit Suspension unit and flexible joint shall be capable of taking up the busbar movements due to axial expansion and contraction The flexible joint shall be insulated with self extinguishing heat shrinkable insulating sleeves of suitable operation temperature Stop end unit and built in thrust block shall be of the same material and finish as the busbar casing The unit shall contain an insulated support to enable the ends of the busbars to be properly supported Tap off Unit Proper tap off devices in the form of tap off clamps and cable lugs where necessary shall be provided for tap off cables and such devices shall not reduce the effective size or rating of the busbars Slots through enclosures for tap off cables shall be sealed with phenolic resin bonded paper laminated sheet Section C6 EE_GS Page 4 of 7 2012 Edition C6 10 6 Testing and Certification Busbar trunking shall be type tested in accordance with Clause 8 1 1 of IEC 60439 2 2005 The verific
360. loor without ingress of water or cement whilst the floor is screeded or is cleaned by wet treatment The trunking systems shall be constructed with a degree of protection against water at least IPX4 according to TEC 60529 2001 Section C2 EE_GS Page 8 of 11 2012 Edition C2 4 4 The flush floor and underfloor trunkings shall be embedded in floor screed The access cover surface of the flush floor trunking shall be flushed with the finished floor level Dimension Unless otherwise specified the sizes body and cover thickness and preferred length of steel and raised floor trunking are given in Table C2 4 4 1 Unless otherwise specified the sizes body and cover thickness and preferred lengths for flush floor and underfloor trunking shall be as given in Table C2 4 4 2 The dimensions of the trunking for the installation shall be the same throughout Trunking to special order having dimensions differing from the Tables C2 4 4 1 and C2 4 4 2 may be used provided that they meet all the requirements as stated in this Specification and prior approval has been obtained from the Architect Table C2 4 4 1 Size Body and Cover Thickness and Preferred Length of Steel Surface and Raised Floor Trunkings External Minimum Minimum Minimum dimension mm thickness of body thickness of body thickness of with return flange without return cover mm mm flange mm 50 x 50 1 0 1 0 1 0 75 x 5
361. loss stoved enamel or cellulose to a color to be approved by the Architect Primary Busbars and Connections a b At all points where connections or joints occur the busbars and connecting pieces shall be tinned or silver plated The resistance of any length of conductor containing a joint shall not be greater than that of an equal length without a joint Jointing of sections of busbars shall be done by mechanical means Soldered braced welded or riveted joints shall not be used in busbars Jointing faces of copper conductors shall be tinned or silver plated or other approved treatment to maintain effective conductivity of the joint All necessary busbar jointing bolts nuts and fixing accessories shall be provided The recommended torque for tightening the bolts shall be stated in the maintenance manual Anti Condensation Heaters They shall be thermostatically controlled and shall operate at black heat and shall be shrouded and located so as not to cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment The heaters shall be controlled from a double pole miniature circuit breaker with a lamp to indicate cubicle heaters on The circuit breaker and indicating lamp shall be mounted externally at one end of the switchboard Section B9 EE_GS Page 4 of 6 2012 Edition B9 6 B9 7 B9 5 4 B9 5 5 Cables Boxes a Cable boxes shall be suitable for terminating the cables directly into the switchgear b Where cable boxe
362. ly balanced The vibration and noise level generated by the motors shall not exceed the recommended limits as stipulated in IEC 60034 9 2007 and IEC 60034 14 2007 respectively The Architect will reject motors that operate with unacceptable noise and vibration Minimum Motor Efficiency Unless otherwise specified the efficiency at rated output of the single speed three phase cage induction motors shall comply with or better than the nominal efficiency limits for High Efficiency IE2 class in IEC 60034 30 2008 and the efficiency levels shall be measured based on the test methods defined in IEC 60034 2 1 2007 The nominal efficiency limits for High Efficiency IE2 motors are listed below Table C5 25 6 Minimum Motor Efficiency at Full Load Rated output power Number of Poles kW 2 4 6 0 75 71 4 79 6 75 9 1 1 79 6 81 4 78 1 1 5 81 3 82 8 79 8 22 83 2 84 3 81 8 3 84 6 85 5 83 3 4 85 8 86 6 84 6 5 5 87 0 87 7 86 0 fs 88 1 88 7 87 2 11 89 4 89 8 88 7 15 90 3 90 6 89 7 18 5 90 9 91 2 90 4 22 91 3 91 6 90 9 30 92 0 92 3 91 7 37 92 5 92 7 92 2 45 92 9 93 1 92 7 55 93 2 93 5 93 1 75 93 8 94 0 93 7 90 94 1 94 2 94 0 110 94 3 94 5 94 3 132 94 6 94 7 94 6 160 94 8 94 9 94 8 200 up to 375 95 0 95 1 95 0 Section C5 EE_GS Page 54 of 62 2012 Edition C5 25 7 C5 25 8 C5
363. m B8 2 1 B8 2 2 B8 2 3 B8 2 4 B8 2 5 B8 2 6 B8 2 7 B8 2 8 B8 2 9 B8 2 10 B8 2 11 Class change Bell System for Schools Bell for Mains Voltage Call Bell and Door Bell Systems Bell and Buzzer for Extra Low Voltage Bell Transformer Call Bell Push Mounting of Call Bell Push Table type Push Table type Push in Concealed Conduit Installation Bell Indicator Segregation of Circuits Installation in Hazardous Areas B8 3 1 B8 3 2 B8 3 3 B8 3 4 B8 3 5 B8 3 6 B8 3 7 B8 3 8 B8 3 9 B8 3 10 General Electrical Equipment Selection Wiring System Conduit Fitting Cable Glands Terminal Box and Enclosure Screw or Bolt Luminaire Conduit Pendant Cables or Conduits Passing through Floor Wall or Partition Precautions to Prevent Passage of Inflammables Gases or Vapours Equipotential Bonding of Conduit External Lighting System B8 4 1 B8 4 2 B8 4 3 B8 4 4 B8 4 5 B8 4 6 B8 4 7 B8 4 8 B8 4 9 B8 4 10 B8 4 11 B8 4 12 Scope Specification and Drawing Luminaire Construction of Lamp Pole Foundation of Lamp Pole Service Box Underground Cable to Pole Cable between Service Box and Luminaire Switch Fitted to Pole Control Gear for Discharge Lighting Testing of Illumination Level Numbering of Lamp Pole Table of Contents EE_GS Page 9 of 25 2012 Edition SECTION B9 B8 5 Lightning Protection System B8 5 1 Installation of Lightning Protection System B8 5 2 Scope B8 5 3 Type of Lightning Protect
364. mally be located in the General Office of the school unless otherwise specified The supervisory panel of the bell system shall be engraved with the words Class change in English and Chinese characters Bell for Mains Voltage Bells for operation at mains voltage shall be ironclad weatherproof with approximately 150 mm diameter round gong suitable for conduit entry Section B8 EE_GS Page 2 of 14 2012 Edition B8 2 3 B8 2 4 B8 2 5 B8 2 6 B8 2 7 B8 2 8 Call Bell and Door Bell Systems Bells and buzzers shall operate at extra low voltage obtained from a double wound transformer which shall be connected to the mains supply through a 2A fused connection unit Unless otherwise specified cables shall be 1 0 mm PVC insulated for conduit wiring installation or 0 75 mm PVC twin flexible cable for surface wiring installation Bell and Buzzer for Extra Low Voltage Bells shall be of the underdome type having a gong of approximately 75 mm diameter and shall be fixed to a substantial frame Buzzers shall be contained within an insulating plastic case and shall be approximately 75 mm square in size Both the bells and buzzers shall have large solid terminals and rubbing contacts Bell Transformer Bell transformers shall be air cooled and double wound complying with EN 60742 1995 One side of the secondary extra low voltage winding shall be earthed The reactance of the transformer winding shall be of such a value that a c
365. mation amongst its connected field devices and electronic ballast Full system compatibility with electronic ballast in conformance with IEC 60929 shall be designed The digital addressable lighting control system shall have 64 individual addresses 16 group addresses and 16 scene light value settings For large scale of lighting control installation where the number of address point exceeds 64 nos the digital addressable lighting control system shall work in conjunction with the CLM system platform specified in this section Section C14 EE_GS Page 2 of 3 2012 Edition C14 3 C14 4 COMMUNICATION BUS a The communication bus shall be of Cat 5 unshielded twisted pair UTP cable or similar to be approved by the Architect The communication bus shall be of low smoke zero halogen type Where the CLM system of digital addressable type is specified the communication bus shall be of the type as recommended by the system manufacturer b The communication bus shall be free topology structure allowing connections looping from one field device to another or branching at any point over the communication bus New field devices shall be allowable to be added freely over the communication bus without the need of system re configuration LIGHTING CONTROL MODULES a Lighting control module shall be microprocessor based having intelligence and be able to continue to operate all local control functions in the event of failure of any higher
366. meter and complete with monitoring unit shall be provided to offer protection against over heating on load and stalling of the motor Resistance temperature detector RTD shall comply with Grade 2 of IEC 60751 2008 At least two detectors of the same characteristics suitably embedded in the stator shall be installed positioned at points at which the highest temperatures are likely to occur e g one detector between coil sides within the slots one detector under the coils at the bottom of the slots and one detector between the coils and slot wedges Detector leads shall be wired to an auxiliary cable box such that any ETD may be isolated for testing The ETD monitoring unit for each motor shall have the following features 1 Alarm contacts to operate at a temperature of 120 C which is adjustable for individual detecting elements ii Trip contacts to operate at a temperature of 140 C which is adjustable for individual detecting elements and ii A common digital temperature gauge and selection buttons for reading the winding temperatures of the individual detecting elements Temperature Detectors for Bearings A temperature detector shall be installed for each bearing for high temperature alarm and trip operation Unless recommended otherwise by the motor manufacturer alarms detectors shall operate 10 C lower than the trip detectors Insulated thermometer pockets shall be provided to enable easy insertion or removal of
367. minaire All clearance holes shall be surrounded by four number 50 8 mm Pitch Circle Diameter P C D holes for circular conduit box fixing The basic batten shall have a 20 mm diameter knockout at the centre except for 600 mm long luminaire and in each end face for back or end cable entry Where the end face of the basic batten is made of non metallic material additional means shall be provided to ensure the continuity of earthing when the luminaire is used for surface conduit installation For back entry installation if the basic batten cannot fully cover the circular conduit box a pattress block cover made of 0 5 mm thick mild steel finished in white stoved enamel shall be supplied with each basic batten to shield the conduit box outlet The basic batten shall be capable to accept the metal cover plate and different reflectors or diffusers The metal cover plate open end metal angle reflector and open end metal trough reflector shall be manufactured and finished to the same specification as the basic batten and shall be suitable for direct fixing to a basic batten of the appropriate length The luminaires of this group include a Batten luminaire with metal cover plate Luminaire composed of basic batten and metal cover plate b Batten luminaire with metal angle reflector Luminaire composed of basic batten and open end metal angle reflector c Batten luminaire with metal trough reflector Luminaire composed of basic b
368. ministrative requirements including but not limited to submitting the standard test forms of the testing and commissioning and giving advanced notices before carrying out any inspections or tests as agreed between the Architect or his representative and the Contractor The Contractor shall provide all the necessary provision of labour specialists materials and other consumables The Contractor shall also supply all necessary calibrated instruments for carrying out the testing and commissioning work The instruments shall not be limited to the typical instruments as detailed in Table D1 1 The instrument shall be calibrated by laboratories accredited by the Hong Kong Laboratory Accreditation Scheme HOKLAS or other recognized accredited laboratories The calibration shall be made against certified equipment having a known valid relationship to internationally or nationally recognized standards Where no such standards exist the basis used for calibration shall be documented In such cases the laboratories shall provide satisfactory evidence of correlation of results for example by participation in a suitable programme of inter laboratory comparisons or proficiency testing Upon completion of the installation but prior to acceptance the Contractor shall submit to the Architect or his representative in good time the supplementary inspection testing and commissioning proposals and their schedules to be carried out The proposals and schedules
369. mm SWEEP AUTO CYCLE OSCILLATING FAN C10 3 1 C10 3 2 General Requirements a b c The fan shall be provided with cable entries conduit opening or glands for permanent connection to fixed wiring Connection terminal shall be provided and secured by means of screws nuts or equally effective devices The power factor of the fan shall not be less than 0 8 The fan shall comply with the latest edition of safety standards for household electric fans and regulators as follows 1 TEC 60335 2 80 2008 and Gi JIS C 9601 1990 issued by Japan Standards Association Performance Requirements a b c The fan blades shall have a sweep diameter ranging from 385 to 415 mm The air delivery rate of the fan shall be not less than 1 m s The noise level of the fan at all operating speeds shall not exceed 58 dBA measured at m from the fan Section C10 EE_GS Page 6 of 50 2012 Edition C10 3 3 d The fan shall be provided with double oscillating mounting of not less than 360 i e the direction of the axis of the air flow is changed automatically and continuously in more than one plane Construction a The fan shall be designed for ceiling mounted application b The fan motor shall have sealed for life roller bearings or bushes c The fan shall have adequate mechanical strength and be so constructed as to withstand such rough usage as may be expected in normal use d The material of the fan s
370. mm thick galvanized steel cover made waterproof with a 3 mm thick soft rubber or neoprene gasket The cover shall be fixed by means of four M6 brass fixing bolts and washers and shall be hinged Provision shall be made in the batten plate of the box for supporting and terminating up to three numbers of incoming outgoing XPLE or PVC SWA amp PVCS cables by means of suitable cable glands The cable sizes shall be as specified in the Particular Specification or on the Drawings Underground Cable to Pole Underground cables for external lighting systems shall be copper Section B8 EE_GS Page 9 of 14 2012 Edition B8 4 8 B8 4 9 cored XPLE or PVC insulated steel wire armoured and PVC sheathed cables XPLE or PVC SWA amp PVCS unless otherwise specified Cables shall enter and leave the pole below ground level and each cable shall terminate in a gland fixed to the MCB control box The cable cores between the glands and the terminals shall not be in tension Underground straight through joint will not be permitted without written agreement of the Architect All underground cables shall be laid inside cable trenches or ducts If these ducts are provided by the builder the Contractor shall ascertain that the quantity size and associated arrangement of the ducts are suitable for drawing of cables in future Draw pits of adequate sizes shall be provided for a straight run of approximately 15m at position where cable route changes direction o
371. motor protection unit incorporating over current single phasing and earth leakage protection with manual reset facilities The earth leakage protection unit shall be selected to isolate the motor circuit with a maximum fault disconnection time of 5 seconds in case of earth leakage without causing nuisance tripping of the motor circuit due to motor starting and transient current transformer saturation d Auto transformer Starters i ii Unless otherwise specified in the General Specification or Particular Specification for the specific type of installations motors rated above 55kW shall be reduced voltage started by means of auto transformer to limit the maximum starting current to within 2 5 times the rated motor full load current Reduced voltage starters shall be equipped as per star delta starters specified above with the following additional provisions Triple pole air break contactor with electrical and mechanical interlock arranged for automatic reduced voltage transition Air cooled copper winding auto transformer with Class F insulation enclosed in an earthed metal casing suitably ventilated by splash proof louvres Suitable tappings shall be arranged for closed transition reduced voltage motor starting and Section C5 EE_GS Page 61 of 62 2012 Edition Calibrated and adjustable solid state timers for switching over from reduced voltage to full voltage connection Section C5 EE_GS Page 62 of 62 2012 Ed
372. mpliance Section C9 EE_GS Page 1 of 4 2012 Edition C9 1 7 The LED luminaires shall have a full set of photometric data prepared to CIBSE TMS or IES format for general lighting design purpose C9 2 ELECTRONIC DRIVER C9 2 1 C9 2 2 C9 2 3 C9 2 4 The electronic driver driver for the LED luminaire shall include the components of power factor correction radio interference suppression and also dimming facility if it is specified The driver shall conform to the following international standards if applicable TEC 61347 1 2007 Lamp controlgear Part 1 General and safety requirements and IEC 61347 2 13 2006 Lamp controlgear Part 2 13 Particular requirements for d c or a c supplied electronic controlgear for LED modules and IEC 62384 2009 DC or AC supplied electronic control gear for LED modules Performance requirements and IEC 61000 3 2 2009 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 3 2 Limits Limits for harmonic current emissions equipment input current lt 16A per phase and IEC 61547 2009 Equipment for general lighting purposes EMC immunity requirements and EN 55015 2009 Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of electrical lighting and similar equipment Certificates of compliance issued by accredited test laboratories shall be provided for different ratings of drivers to be used in the Contract Technical information of the
373. mpliance To comply with the requirement the following formula shall be fulfilled for each circuit Ral lt 50 V where Ra is the sum of the resistances of the earth electrode and the protective conductor s connecting it to the exposed conductive part and I is the current causing the automatic operation of the protective device within 5 seconds When the protective device is a residual current device I is the rated residual operating current USE OF RESIDUAL CURRENT OPERATED CIRCUIT BREAKER B7 12 1 General Every socket outlet circuit shall be protected by a residual current device The residual current device shall have a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA and an operating time not exceeding 40ms at a residual current of 150mA as governed by IEC 61008 1 2006 and the associated parts of the standard IEC 60755 2008 Section B7 EE_GS Page 8 of 9 2012 Edition B7 12 2 B7 12 3 B7 12 4 Residual current operated circuit breaker RCCB shall be installed for any final circuit where the earth fault loop impedance is too high to allow sufficient earth fault current to operate the overcurrent protective device within the specified automatic disconnection time of 0 2 second 0 4 second or 5 seconds in accordance with Code 11B b of the Code of Practice for the Electricity Wiring Regulations In such case the product of the rated residual operating current in amperes of the residual current operated ci
374. n To compensate the harmonics at different levels in the distribution network it shall be possible to connect the AHF at any point in the distribution network or to connect several AHF s at different points in the installation for maximum effectiveness Construction a b c d AHF shall use an isolated gate bipolar transistor IGBT bridge or other similar technique to inject the proper harmonic current on the network and will be controlled by a microprocessor based system AHF shall be housed in an industrial grade cabinet constructed from high quality steel sheet of minimum 1 2 mm thick side and back plate and 1 5 mm thick hinged front door with key lock Protection class of the cabinet shall be not less than IP44 for indoor and IP55 for outdoor application The entire surface shall be applied with chemical rust inhibitor rust resisting primer coat and topcoat to give maximum corrosion protection The dimension of AHF shall be as small as possible Particularly it will be preferable to have the AHF fitted in low voltage cubicle switchboard or in motor control centre AHF shall at least include the following kinds of protection 1 thermal overload protection ii internal short circuit protection and iii invertor bridge abnormal operation protection Section C5 EE_GS Page 24 of 62 2012 Edition e f A three or four poles circuit breaker shall be installed close to the point of the connecti
375. n the tank shall be thoroughly dried out and applied with a thick coat of linseed oil on the interior surface to prevent rusting The results of calibration shall be tabulated and submitted for record purpose Section C12 EE_GS Page 17 of 31 2012 Edition C12 7 2 Daily Service Fuel Tank a b Construction of the Daily Service Fuel Tank The daily service tank shall be fabricated from mild steel plates welded onto a mild steel frame To stiffen the tank mild steel flat bars are to be intermittently welded on the inside of the tank Accessories of Daily Service Fuel Tank The tank shall be fitted with the following standard accessories i ii iii iv v vi vii A tapped filling socket connection on top of the tank complete with all the necessary fittings and union coupling for connection to the filling pipe A tapped overflow socket connection close to the top and on the side of the tank complete with all the necessary fittings and union coupling for connection to the overflow pipe or plugged with a brass screw cap if it is not used A tapped outlet socket connection close to the bottom and on the side of strainers and union coupling for connection to the delivery pipe strainer must be submitted for approval before installation A tapped drain socket connection at the bottom of the tank complete with all the necessary fittings connection to and including the 20 mm gate valve A tapped
376. n as below Do not use without fitting the wire guard Do not cover A recommended installation instruction sheet with diagram shall be provided with each heater The wire guard shall consist of a frame of Imm thick steel sheet or equivalent material to which an Imm thick 12 x 12 mm wire mesh is welded The wire guard complete with the end plate and accessories shall be hot dip galvanized to BS EN ISO 1461 2009 or constructed of equivalent material The clearance between the heater and the wire guard shall be not less than 20 mm Section C10 EE_GS Page 21 of 50 2012 Edition C10 14 10 LITRE OPEN OUTLET TYPE ELECTRIC SINK WATER HEATER C10 14 1 General Requirements C10 14 2 C10 14 3 a b c d The hot water capacity shall not be less than 10 litres The sink water heater shall be suitable for installing above the water sink The sink water heater shall be of wall mounted type The sink water heater shall comply with IEC 60335 2 21 2009 Performance Requirements a b c The sink water heater shall be capable of maintaining water temperature in the container between 55 C and 78 C irrespective of the water inlet temperature and ambient air conditions The water container shall be suitable for connection to a mains water supply having a pressure of not less than 205 kPa A pressure test certificate shall be provided for each sink water heater quoting the manufacturer s serial numb
377. n of Conduits at Metal Casing of Equipment B2 1 11 Conduit Bend B2 1 12 Conduit Crossing Expansion Joint B2 1 13 Use of Extension Piece B2 1 14 Prevention of Ingress of Foreign Matters B2 1 15 Prevention of Accumulation of Water or Moisture B2 1 16 Conduit Laid Direct in Ground B2 1 17 Fixing of Distance Spacing Saddle B2 1 18 Conduit Installed Outdoors or in Damp Situation B2 1 19 Swabbing Out of Conduit B2 1 20 Fire Barrier B2 1 21 Cable Capacity of Conduit B2 1 22 Method of Drawing Cables into Conduit B2 1 23 Segregation of Cables of Different Circuit Categories Table of Contents EE_GS Page 3 of 25 2012 Edition B2 2 B2 3 B2 4 B2 5 B2 1 24 B2 1 25 B2 1 26 Looping in Wiring System Grouping of Cables in Conduit Termination of Bonding Conductors at Conduit Installation Wiring in Steel Trunking System B2 2 1 B2 2 2 B2 2 3 B2 2 4 B2 2 5 B2 2 6 B2 2 7 B2 2 8 B2 2 9 B2 2 10 B2 2 11 B2 2 12 General Provision of Cable Retaining Bar and Cable Support Cable Capacity of Trunking Correction Factor of Grouping Segregation of Cables of Different Circuit Categories Connection to Equipment Connection to Distribution Board Fixing of Surface Trunking Cables through Trunking Fire Barrier Prevention of Electrolytic Action Prevention of Ingress of Water Wiring in Plastic Conduit or Plastic Trunking System B2 3 1 General B2 3 2 Pliable Conduit B2 3 3 Joint in PVC Conduit B
378. nd suitably arranged to minimise the transmission of vibration and to prevent the entry of dust Hinged panel doors shall be fitted with chromium plated solid rod type detachable hinges and chromium plated car door type lockable handles Forced ventilation shall not be allowed under an ambient temperature of 40 C Ventilating grills where required shall not be located on top of a panel Each switchgear unit shall comprise three main portions a Separate chambers at the top of the switchboard housing the busbars current transformers and voltage transformers and shall be accessible through bolted covers only b A compartment housing the relays and instruments and c A moving portion comprising a carriage complete with circuit breaker The circuit breaker shall preferably be arranged for vertical isolation from the busbars The circuit breaker compartment shall be accessible through a hinged door fitted with a glazed window for viewing the circuit breaker mechanical status indicators The relay and instrument compartment shall be located at the front of each switchgear unit and shall be provided with a hinged door for access to the internal wiring and terminals Moulded gaskets of non aging material shall be used to provide close sealing The height of the instrument panel above floor level shall not exceed 2400 mm All panels constituting a complete switchboard shall be of equal height Bolted on rear and top covers shall b
379. nd the associated parts of the standard and equivalent such as BS EN 50014 to 50039 and relevant FM Factory Mutual or UL Underwriters Laboratory standards under ANSI or equivalent standard acceptable by relevant authorities b Electrical equipment and wiring of electrical installations in buildings and premises for the storage manufacture or packing of dangerous goods in Categories 1 to 10 shall comply with the provisions of CAP 295B Dangerous Goods General Regulations Section B8 EE_GS Page 4 of 14 2012 Edition c Electrical equipment and wiring of electrical installations in building and premises for Categories 2 and 5 Dangerous Goods including those in building and premises for liquid petroleum gas storage and for petrol filling stations shall in addition to the requirements in Clause 8 3 1 a and b above comply with the requirements specified for hazardous areas in the Electricity Safety Code Part 1 and 15 of the Institute of Petroleum Model Code of Safe Practice in the Petroleum Industry or Marketing Safety Code of the Institute of Petroleum or equivalent such as BS EN 50014 to 50039 and relevant FM Factory Mutual or UL Underwriters Laboratory standards under ANSI or equivalent standard acceptable by relevant authorities B8 3 2 Electrical Equipment Selection a Attention shall be paid to the Zone of Risk and to adopt the most appropriate type of protection Type of protection of electrical equipment for ach
380. nduit Crossing Expansion Joint Where a steel conduit crosses an expansion joint special arrangements shall be made to allow relative movement to occur on either side of the expansion joint A separate circuit protective conductor CPC shall be installed in accordance with Clause B2 3 9 of this specification to maintain an effective electrical continuity across the expansion joint Use of Extension Piece An extension piece shall be fitted to a conduit box where the plaster wall finish including plaster is more than 25 mm from the conduit box Only extension pieces of the correct depth shall be used Under no circumstances shall multiple extension pieces be permitted Section B2 EE_GS Page 3 of 19 2012 Edition B2 1 14 B2 1 15 B2 1 16 B2 1 17 Prevention of Ingress of Foreign Matters During the building construction all open ends of the conduit termination which are liable to be filled with water moisture or other foreign matters shall be plugged with approved conduit stopping plugs paper rag or similar materials shall NOT be used for this purpose Steel conduit boxes in similar circumstances shall also be similarly plugged to prevent concrete aggregate or plaster from entering into the boxes during building construction Prevention of Accumulation of Water or Moisture The conduits shall be so laid to prevent accumulation of condensed moisture and the ingress of water in any part of the installation Approved type o
381. nections and in addition a plan view of the transformer giving the correct physical relationship of the terminals The percentage tapping shall be indicated for each tap c For oil immersed transformers a plate showing the location and function of all valves and air release cocks or plugs This plate shall also warn operators to refer to the Maintenance instructions before applying vacuum treatment and d Identification plates for the purpose of each removable inspection cover e g tap changer access etc The above plates shall be of stainless steel or brass External plates and labels shall be fixed by phosphor bronze stainless steel or brass screws with 3 mm thick fibre washers at the front and back of the fixing holes Tapping holes in transformer tank walls for fixing plates will not be accepted Cable Boxes The auto transformer cable boxes complete with cable glands shall be suitable for the termination of high voltage power cables Cable boxes shall be air insulated and designed to suit the termination of high voltage cables Cable boxes shall be designed to accommodate all cable joint fittings or sealing ends required by the manufacturers of the cables including stress cones or other approved means for grading the voltage stress on the terminal insulation of cables Provision for earthing the body of each cable box shall be made Cable boxes designed for three core cable shall have seating sockets on the two outer ph
382. ng current shall be at least 12 times of the maximum rated operational current for 1 second Where equipment components are installed in enclosures they shall be suitable for operation at the actual maximum temperatures which will be reached within the enclosures under normal loaded conditions when the ambient temperature is 40 C Voltage Rating Same as specified in Clause C1 2 Degree of Protection for Enclosure Enclosures for switchgear and associated equipment shall be of totally enclosed type For indoor applications the enclosure shall have an ingress protection IP in accordance with IEC 60529 2009 of at least IP 41 for the top surface and IP 31 for the other surfaces of the enclosure For outdoor applications the enclosure shall be of at least IP 54 Material Unless otherwise specified switchgear and associated equipment except MCCB and MCB shall be of metalclad All ferrous metal parts shall be galvanised or chrome plated unless the final finish has been painted or enamelled in the manufacturer s factory Section C5 EE_GS Page 2 of 62 2012 Edition C5 2 C5 1 7 C5 1 8 All extraneous conductive parts shall be electrically continuous ON and OFF Indication The design of a switching device shall incorporate positive means to indicate clearly and reliably the ON or CLOSE and the OFF or OPEN positions of the contacts Indication of either position shall only occur when the ON or OFF position on every pole has be
383. ng each of the generator room air supply and exhaust fans remote radiator fans cooling water booster pump etc which shall be ON automatically when the diesel generating set is started All indication lamps shall be operated at a voltage not greater than 50V Section C12 EE_GS Page 10 of 31 2012 Edition C12 4 2 Interfacing with CCMS System a All necessary contactors relays micro switches transducers transformers signal and control cables conduits and other necessary accessories to facilitate the monitoring by the Central Control and Monitoring System also referred to as the Direct Digital Control System CCMS or DDC shall be provided These provisions shall include termination works at dedicated terminal strips in individual control panels of equipment for connection to an interfacing panel in the Emergency Generator room of the Building b The parameters of diesel generating sets system such as engine oil pressure coolant temperature engine rpm system DC volts engine running hours generator AC volts generator AC amps generator frequency low oil pressure high coolant temperature over speed over crane emergency stop fault shutdown fuel oil pump fault and Underground tank Daily services oil tank low level alarms shall be all repeated and can be retrieved in the CCMS for remote monitoring and recording c The interfacing panel shall be constructed from 1 6 mm thick stainless steel with front lockable hinged do
384. ng lamps a 750W 1500W linear metal halide MBIL or LBS HIT DE and b 400W linear high pressure sodium SON TD or LBS HST DE MBIL or LBS HIT DE linear metal halide lamp shall be manufactured and tested according to IEC 61167 1998 The lamp consists of an arc burning between tungsten electrodes in an atmosphere of mercury and additional metal halides enclosed in a double ended quartz arc tube The halides shall be chosen to have a high efficiency light output of good color rendering and correlated color temperature of 5200 K The lamp shall be 750 1500W as specified The rated average life of the lamp shall not be less than 6000 hours at 50 failure The luminous efficacy of the MBIL lamp shall not be less than the following figures for the respective wattage type in the initial 2000 hours Nominal Lamp Wattage L Initial Light Output 750W 63750 lumen 1500W 127500 lumen Section C8 EE_GS Page 2 of 4 2012 Edition C8 5 SON TD or LBS HST DE linear high pressure sodium lamp shall be manufactured and tested according to IEC 60662 2002 The lamp shall be tubular double ended in construction and shall consist of an arc tube made of sintered aluminium oxide and mounted in a clear tubular quartz outer bulb having a single contact ceramic cap at each end The lamp shall be rated at 400W and have a correlated color temperature of 2100 K The rated average life of the lamp shall not be less than 24000 hours at 50
385. ning of the power factor correction capacitors shall be done by means of the built in combined jacking and haulage lugs The installation shall strictly follow the equipment manufacturer s recommendations Section B9 EE_GS Page 5 of 6 2012 Edition B9 8 HIGH VOLTAGE POWER CABLES B9 8 1 B9 8 2 B9 8 3 B9 8 4 No straight through cable joints shall be installed without the approval of the Architect For identification the rating of the cable shall be impressed into the outer insulation at regular intervals The radius of each bend or change in direction in the route of a cable shall not be less than eight times the overall diameter of the cable or as technically recommended by the cable manufacturer whichever is more stringent Cable Terminations Cables shall be terminated by approved non ferrous mechanical glands complete with compression devices for securing the cable sheath An armour clamp shall be provided for bonding to metal sheaths as necessary Where the cables are installed in entirely dry situations the gland shall be designed with a compressible gasket or packing for securing the inner sheath and anchoring the armour For cables installed wholly or partly in outdoor or damp conditions compressible sealing and clamping features shall be provided for securing the inner and outer sheaths and also the armour barriers shall be incorporated to prevent the ingress of moisture Other types of cable termination can
386. nklered areas and mechanical plantrooms and IP66 of IEC 60529 2009 for outdoor erection It shall be constructed to withstand heavy mechanical loads as stated in IEC 60439 2 2005 The casing shall be finished in enamel paint to a grey color or the nearest manufacturer s color of standard production Adjacent lengths of the busbar casing shall be butt jointed and the joint shall be mechanically and electrically continuous The mechanical strength of the joint shall not be less than that of the busbar casing Colour circles indicating the phase arrangement of the busbars shall be painted on the casing of the terminal units and at any physical compartment Removal of the cover for access facility shall necessitate the use of tools For long busbar run phase transposition of busbar shall be incorporated in accordance with manufacturer s recommendation Section C6 EE_GS Page 1 of 7 2012 Edition C6 3 C6 4 C6 5 C6 6 BUSBAR INSULATION The busbars shall be insulated from the busbar casing to maintain a clearance and creepage distance as specified in IEC 60439 2 2005 with Pollution Degree 3 The insulation material shall be of heat resistant self extinguishing non hygroscopic high electrical and mechanical strength to withstand the stresses under all normal and short circuit conditions BUSBAR Busbars shall be three phase and full rated neutral made of hard drawn high conductivity solid copper bars to BS EN 13601 2002 The
387. nmetal or may have cast iron bodies with gunmetal fittings They shall be of the full way type with internal screw and shall be opened by turning counter clockwise when facing the handwheel Butterfly type valves shall only be used for isolation of radiator Means shall be provided for padlocking the valve in the open and closed positions Every valve shall be provided with a mechanical indicator to show clearly the position of the valve All valves shall be provided with flanges having machined faces Each transformer shall be fitted with the following One 50 mm filter valve at the top and one 50 mm combined filter and drain at the bottom of the tank mounted diagonally opposite to each other for connection to oil circulating equipment A robust sampling device at the top and bottom of the main tank The sampling devices shall not be fitted on the filter valves specified above A drain valve for oil tank and Flanged type air release plugs as necessary All valves opening to atmosphere shall be fitted with blank flanges Section C13 EE_GS Page 33 of 38 2012 Edition C13 4 8 Finishes a b c Surface Preparation Before untreated steelwork is painted it shall be thoroughly cleaned by an approved method such as grit blasting to ISO 8501 1994 or chemical pickling and an approved anti rusting priming coat applied Treated steelwork shall be suitably cleaned and degreased Painting External Surfaces
388. nrush and torque surges during operation 1 Voltage ramp The motor voltage shall begin initially at a preset start voltage and increase to line voltage at a preset ramp rate The acceleration ramp time shall be adjustable up to 30 seconds ii Current limitation It shall be capable of limiting the maximum starting current which shall be adjustable to at least 4 times of rated current iii Soft stop A deceleration voltage ramp shall be applied to the motor for applications which require an extended coast to rest The voltage ramp down time shall be adjustable to 30 seconds or above iv Kickstart A current pulse shall be provided in the softstarter to develop additional torque when started for loads which may need a boost to get started v Energy saving If specified in the Particular Specification when the motor is lightly loaded or unloaded for long periods of time it shall automatically decrease motor power losses by controlling the motor terminal voltage and vi Apart from the above other modes of operation such as voltage pedestal starting full voltage starting DC injection braking etc shall also be required when specified in the Particular Specification Section C5 EE_GS Page 29 of 62 2012 Edition C5 18 3 b c Protection Softstarter shall have internal protection to the motor and softstarter and LED diagnostics to aid in set up and troubleshooting The protection shall incl
389. nsulation Medium Unless otherwise specified for 11 kV nominal voltage oil filled transformers are preferred Epoxy resin encapsulated auto transformers shall be preferred for nominal voltage up to 6 6 kV Section C13 EE_GS Page 28 of 38 2012 Edition b Class Oil immersed transformer windings shall be designed for Class E insulation for Class E operation Epoxy resin encapsulated transformer windings and live parts in air shall be designed for Class F or Class B insulation for Class B operation c Coordination of equipment insulation Table C13 4 3 c Coordination of Equipment Insulation Rated system voltage 12kV 7 2kV_ 3 6kV Nominal system voltage 11kV_ 6 6kV_ 3 3kV Minimum impulse withstand 75kV 60kV 40kV voltage 1 2kV per micro second Minimum power frequency 28kV 20kV 10kV withstand voltage 1 min C13 4 4 Transformer Windings All windings terminals and connections shall be of copper To protect windings against high humidity the core shall be protected by a resin encasement which shall be resistant to moisture but elastic enough to withstand the expansion and contraction caused by the loading cycles Impregnation shall be carried out under vacuum to obviate the presence of any air bubbles Means shall be employed to eliminate any partial discharge or corona that may occur after a prolonged service period For epoxy resin transformers suitable fillers shall b
390. ntactors switch fuses relays and all other necessary items shall be housed in the appropriate control panel which shall be arranged with front access for maintenance It shall also be lockable to prevent unauthorised access and malicious damage to the equipment inside Each relay shall be labelled appropriately to its service either by function or by code in which case a code index shall be securely attached to the panel for easy and positive identification A control cubicle shall be installed for each diesel generating set All circuits shall be accommodated in accordance with IEC 60439 1 2004 The cubicle shall be equipped with anti condensation heater which shall be thermostatically controlled The cubicle shall have adequate space mountings for cable terminal box or boxes suitable for armoured cables or busbar entering and leaving both at the top and the bottom of the control cubicle for connection of mains feeders Terminal blocks and provision for conduit termination shall be provided for small outgoing wiring All small wiring shall be appropriately ferruled and coded for identification The cubicle shall be so partitioned to allow maintenance of the panel in a safe manner without interrupting the power supply from the mains to the external loads The cubicle shall be constructed to Form 3b of IEC 60439 1 2004 Section C12 EE_GS Page 6 of 31 2012 Edition C12 2 12 The cubicle shall be provided with two rubber mats of
391. nted on the soleplate of the driving equipment such as compressor or pump Jacking screws shall be fitted at perpendicular directions on the foundation block for alignment of the coupling Provision for Cabling and Termination a b c Cabling Provision at Bedplates Provision shall be made in the steel bedplate where necessary to facilitate straight run of cable to the bottom of the motor cable terminal box Cabling Provision at Motor Casing The terminal leads from cable box terminals or connectors to the windings for a distance of 150 mm beyond their point of entry into the motor frame shall be adequately braced to withstand the forces produced by maximum fault current The phase windings shall be accessible for testing For this purpose neutral leads shall be brought out to a separate star point terminal box and shorted with an insulated copper bar of cross sectional area not less than the conductor of the terminal lead Studs shall be so fixed as to prevent the terminal leads from turning when the nuts are tightened down Means shall be provided to prevent slackening of cable connections due to vibration Motor Termination Boxes The termination of motor supply cables shall be done by bolts and nuts on to stud terminal stems and so designed that the motor can be removed to another location with the termination chamber in situ No cable joint is permitted in the termination chamber Front access detachable cover
392. nts shall not be allowed Ladder Covers Unless otherwise specified proprietary ladder covers ventilated or closed as specified shall be fixed onto the cable ladder following the installation details recommended by the manufacturer End Connectors The end of a run of cable ladder shall be fixed to the wall or slab with proprietary end connectors If it is far from the wall or slab a proprietary stop end connector shall be fixed to the end of a cable ladder run in order to give a neater appearance Installation details shall follow the manufacturer s recommendation Section B3 EE_GS Page 13 of 15 2012 Edition B3 11 5 B3 11 6 B3 11 7 B3 11 8 Earthing The cable ladders shall be bonded and earthed throughout Across all joints of the cable ladder copper connectors shall be fixed onto the cable ladder in order to maintain the earth continuity Factory made attachment points shall be provided near the joints for fixing the earth continuity connectors The length of the copper connectors shall be slightly longer than the length between the two attachment points to allow for movement at the joints due to expansion or some other reasons Minimum Inside Radius of All Bends The inside radius of all bends of the cable ladder system shall not be less than 300 mm Supports The cable ladder except those of short run less than 300mm long where at least 1 set of hanger or bracket is required shall be supported by at l
393. obust construction durable and maintenance free under normal operating condition The hottest accessible part of the heater shall not exceed 80 C C10 13 2 Performance Requirements The maximum power rating of the heaters shall be Size mm Maximum Power Rating W 300 60 1200 240 Section C10 EE_GS Page 20 of 50 2012 Edition C10 13 3 Construction a b c d e f g h 0 k I m n The heating element shall be totally enclosed in an enclosure of such material that must be heat resistant non combustible and non corrosive A built in automatic on off thermostat of preset temperature 80 C shall be fitted Wiring terminal shall be made of heat resistance terminal block preferably in porcelain capable of withstanding the design working temperature The heater shall be provided with mounting brackets The heater shall be protected from causing heat burns to persons The heater shall be free from any potential fire hazards The diameter of the heater enclosure shall not exceed 50 mm The heater shall be fitted with a 0 75 mm 3 core PVC insulated and sheathed flexible cord of approximately 3 m in length and a 13 A plug fused at 5 A or less The heater shall be effectively bonded to earth through the flexible cord An adhesive label of safety instruction in both English in letter not less than 3 mm and Chinese in letter not less than 5 mm writte
394. of 2 hours to ensure that the tank is sound and shows no leaks or undue distortion The test shall be carried out in the presence of and to the satisfaction of the Architect or his Representative The pressure gauge employed for the test shall be tested and calibrated by approved laboratory before use Pressure gauge with full scale deflection readings more than 3 times the test pressure shall not be used Immediately after hydraulic test of the tank the tank shall be drained and dried out and a thick coat of linseed oil shall be applied on the interior surfaces of the tank to prevent rusting Protection of Tank All parts of the exterior surfaces of the tank shall be thoroughly cleaned by mechanical means to remove all rust mill scale grease and other foreign matters to achieve a bright rust free and dry surface The painting procedures shall comply with ISO 12944 1998 Calibration i ii iii iv The tank shall be calibrated after it has been installed in the tank chamber by dipstick The measuring device shall be calibrated The dipstick shall be made from 20 mm diameter brass pipe When the tank has been calibrated the dipstick shall be marked on all faces by clearly scribed lines of 100 litres intervals for the tanks up to 10000 litre in capacity and of 250 litres interval for those above 10000 litre and have the volume in figures stamped on two opposite faces at interval of 1000 litres After calibratio
395. of protection to IEC 60529 2009 IP32 shall be provided covering the entire unit The enclosure shall be sheet steel of 2 mm minimum thickness and suitably braced to form a rigid structure The enclosure shall be bolted to the transformer frame and shall be easily removable when required Access panels and openings shall be provided to facilitate routine inspection and maintenance and changing of tap position without the need for dismantling the enclosure completely Enclosure Tank for Oil filled Auto transformers i General A rectangular totally enclosed tank to IP65 shall be supplied covering the entire unit Oil tank shall be fabricated from weldable structural steel to BS EN 10025 2004 BS EN 10029 1991 or products having equivalent functions or performance with all welding to BS EN 1011 1 2004 or equivalent Fabricated under bases shall be provided with skids and detachable rollers The exterior of the tank shall be of plain sheet steel without stiffeners Tank stiffeners shall be continuously welded Wherever possible the transformer tank and its accessories shall be designed without pockets wherein gas may collect All joints of the oil tank other than those which may have to be broken shall be welded Caulking of defective welded joints will not be permitted All joint faces shall be designed to prevent the ingress of water or leakage of oil with a minimum of gasket surface exposed to the action of oil or air Unless otherwi
396. of such non compliance in that notice The Contractor is deemed to have satisfied with the builder s works after a period of 14 days from the date of completion of the builder s works if the above notice is not served to the Architect within such period All additional expenditure properly incurred and all loss suffered in this connection by the Employer in having such works re executed and rectified shall be recoverable by the Employer from the Contractor Section A3 EE_GS Page 2 of 5 2012 Edition A3 4 A3 5 A3 6 COORDINATION OF CONTRACT WORKS The Contractor shall coordinate the Works with those works of the Building Contractor and any other contractors and sub contractors The Contractor shall note that the Drawings supplied to him only indicate the approximate locations of the works He shall make any modification reasonably required of his programme work sequence and physical deployment of his work to suit the outcome of work coordination or as necessary and ensure that all cleaning adjustment test and control points are readily accessible while keeping the number of loops cross overs and the like to a minimum The Contractor shall pay particular attention to the building works programme and shall plan coordinate and programme his works to suit and adhere to the building works in accordance with the building programme Any significant problems encountered during the coordination work which are beyond the Contractor s c
397. of the Switchboard suitable for the connection of 25 x 3 mm copper tape The position of the earthing terminal shall be subject to the approval of the Architect Section C11 EE_GS Page 5 of 11 2012 Edition C11 8 C11 9 CIRCUIT BREAKERS FUSESWITCHES AND AUTOMATIC CHANGEOVER SWITCHES Unless otherwise specified circuit breakers including ACB MCCB fuseswitches including switchfuses and automatic changeover switches shall comply with the requirements stipulated in Section C5 of this Specification Circuit breakers shall have the breaking capacity to withstand the prospective fault level at the switchboard METERING PROTECTIVE RELAYS AND INDICATING LAMPS For every incoming circuit facilities shall be provided to measure or indicate the following a current b voltage c power factor and d supply healthy Wiring from the measuring devices shall be brought out and be terminated in approved type of rail mounted termination feed through blocks housed inside separate compartments accessible from the front Test plugs shall also be provided at each termination points to measure the voltages and or currents flowing in that particular measuring circuit by external testing instruments Instruments meters and relays shall be of the flush mounted pattern with bezels black finished positioned on the front of the Switchboard All terminals shall be suitably insulated and potential circuits shall be suitably fused using H
398. of the lamps and luminaires is still within the manufacturer s guaranteed life period The Contractor will be permitted to charge for the cost of lamps only if they fail beyond the guaranteed life period In the execution of servicing and maintenance repair and operation work on site apart from transportation necessary labour tools equipment and testing instruments the Contractor shall also be responsible for keeping adequate stocks of spare parts equipment and other items necessary to maintain all emergency repair in an efficient satisfactory and safe operation condition at all time The interruption of electricity supply to the existing installations during execution of works shall be kept to the minimum and shall only be allowed with the prior approval of the Architect or his representative E3 1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The Contractor shall prepare and submit the maintenance program before the commencement of the Maintenance Period for the approval of the Architect or his representative Upon the approval of the above maintenance program the Contractor shall prepare a comprehensive maintenance schedule for all installations and indicate dates for routine maintenance of the installations before the commencement of the Maintenance Period The schedule shall include but not limited to the following Infra red scan of bus duct at 3 months interval servicing of switchgear at L V switchboard at 6 months interval and calibration o
399. oil unit etc in such a manner that the aforesaid air conditioning units can be automatically switched Off On or reset temperature set point when No occupant is detected by the occupancy sensor or the local lighting switch is switched off The CLM system design shall be provided with maintenance by pass or other similar feature so that the lighting fittings can be locally isolated for ON switching in case of ad hoc need emergency or equipment failure The lighting management software shall be resided in the server of the operator workstation so that the building management can centrally gain control of the lighting management including viewing of operation status of the connected lighting The software shall also include simple to use diagnostics for checking the correct operation of the system enabling the user through multi level password protection to access Graphical User Interfaces GUI s for the following settings to program Time Events of individual or group of lighting fittings to program Holiday Events of individual or group of lighting fittings Graphic display of geographical locations of lighting fittings and field devices Where specified for situation requiring high flexibility of grouping zoning of lighting control the lighting control system shall be of digital addressable type This lighting control system interface shall employ digital communication protocol for interchange of data infor
400. oken automatically when the circuit breaker is opened Cables Boxes Cable boxes shall be suitable for terminating the cables directly into the switchgear The dimensions and terminal arrangements together with details of air insulated heat shrinkable elastomeric PCP cable termination shall be submitted for approval by the Architect before manufacture All cable boxes shall be suitable for use with air insulated heat shrinkable elastomeric PCP cable termination and shall be designed with joint faces which will ensure leak free operation and exclude the entry of air dust or moisture The internal surfaces of cable boxes shall be cleaned of all scale and rust and after cleaning and priming shall be finished with a hard setting paint compatible with the filling medium Section C13 EE_GS Page 25 of 38 2012 Edition C13 3 13 C13 3 14 C13 3 15 C13 3 16 Where cable boxes are provided for three core cables the sweating sockets on the two outer phases shall be inclined towards the centre to minimise bending of the cable cores Where there is more than one core per phase the socket block shall be so designed as to minimise bending of the cable cores and spacer clips shall be incorporated All cable terminals shall be of adequate size to ensure no overheating takes place at rated current The insulators and fittings shall be unaffected by atmospheric and climatic conditions ozone acids or alkalis dust deposits or rapid temperat
401. ommendations for welding of metallic materials Part 1 General guidance for arc welding Paints and Varnishes Corrosion Protection of Steel Structures by Protective Paint Systems Dimensions of Steel Pipe for the Petroleum Industry Carbon steel tubes suitable for accordance with ISO 7 1 screwing in Metallic flanges Part 1 Steel flanges Pipe threads where pressure tight joints are made on the threads Part 1 Dimensions tolerances and designation Fire Tests on Building Materials and Structures Part 7 Method of Test to Determine the Classification of the Surface Spread of Flame of Products Annex I Page 16 of 18 C12 7 1 a i C12 7 1 a iii C12 7 1 a ii C12 7 1 a ii C12 7 1 b C12 7 4 a ii C12 7 4 a ii C12 7 4 a iii C12 7 4 a iii C12 8 3 d EE_GS 2012 Edition Standard Description Part and Clause No ISO 1834 1999 ISO 1835 1980 ISO 3075 1980 ISO 3076 1984 ISO 3077 2001 EN 1677 5 2001 ISO 8528 6 2005 BS 4142 1997 IEC 60072 1 1991 IEC 60072 2 1990 IEC 60034 8 2007 BS 91 1998 TEC 60751 2008 Grade 2 IEC 62271 100 2006 TEC 62271 200 2003 Short link chain for lifting purposes General conditions of acceptance Short link chain for lifting purposes Grade M 4 non calibrated for chain slings etc Short link chain for lifting purposes Grade S 6 non calibrated for chain slings etc Short link chain for
402. omputerized lighting management system If the light level stays within the deadband the light level at the controlled area shall remain at preset level Device shall be incorporated to compensate rapid light intensity fluctuations Section C4 EE_GS Page 9 of 9 2012 Edition SECTION C5 SWITCHGEAR AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT C5 1 GENERAL CS5 1 1 Scope This Section specifies the general requirements of switchgear and associated equipment operating at low voltages which may be assembled on site from individual items of components The switchgear and associated equipment shall be manufactured to the relevant current International Electrotechnical Commission IEC Standards as indicated below IEC 60947 1 2007 Low voltage switchgear and control gear Part 1 General rules TEC 60439 1 2004 Type tested and partially type tested assemblies Other requirements as specified in Clauses C5 1 2 to C5 1 8 both inclusive shall also apply to all items of switchgear and associated equipment where applicable unless explicitly mentioned elsewhere Additional and specific requirements for type tested low voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies TTA as described in IEC 60439 1 2004 shall be given in Section C11 of this Specification the Particular Specifications the Drawings and other documents issued by the Architect The component equipment covered in this Section shall include the following a Switches disconnectors i
403. on lamp Mains on Load indication lamp Diesel generating set output under voltage and over voltage protection device The devices shall be capable of monitoring the three phase supply and with an adjustable range Lamp test push button Section C12 EE_GS Page 9 of 31 2012 Edition u v w x y Any other function controls to meet the requirements of Clause 3 Operation Requirements Cable terminal box or boxes suitable for armoured cables or busbar trunking entering from the bottom or top of the control cubicle as appropriate for each site for connection of mains cables Clean contacts shall be provided in the Control Cubicle for the following alarms indications to enable them to be connected for remote indications Alarms Indications Location i Generator on load Fire control main panel ii Generator fails to start ditto iii Auto off manual selector ditto switch in manual position iv Generator Engine Fault ditto v Generator running ditto vi Essential Power Supply Lift Machine ON OFF Room vii Essential Power Supply ditto NORMAL TRIP The fuel oil tank shall be fitted with two stages fuel capacity limiting control to alert building management and shut down non FSI essential services when the remaining fuel capacity falls to 7 hours and 6 5 hours continuous running of the emergency generator respectively Contacts shall be provided for controlli
404. on the front plate of each ACB These buttons shall be direct acting mechanically When automatic closing is specified the control circuit of the ACB shall be fitted with suitable anti pumping devices Racking Gear The enclosure shall be fitted with a set of racking gear which shall lock the ACB to the runner rails in three distinct positions i e CONNECTED TEST and ISOLATED The ACB can only be closed fully when it is in the CONNECTED position In the TEST position it shall be possible to operate the ACB to close and test the secondary and auxiliary contacts but not the main isolating contacts Section C5 EE_GS Page 6 of 62 2012 Edition C5 4 5 C5 4 6 The racking gear shall consist of rollers fitted to the ACB frame All parts shall be accurately aligned and adjusted so that the ACB can be moved freely along the runner rails within the enclosure between the two extreme positions i e CONNECTED and ISOLATED Facilities shall be provided to padlock the ACB in its CONNECTED TEST or ISOLATED position Position indicators and breaker condition indicators shall be provided These indicators shall be arranged so as to be prominently visible when the ACB is in its normally installed position Interlocking Facility Suitable interlocking facilities shall be provided such that a the ACB cannot be plugged in or withdrawn when it has been closed b the ACB cannot be closed until it is fully engaged in either the CONNECTED or t
405. on to a shoulder formed on the motor shaft A 4mm minimum thickness steel hexagonal lock nut with lock bracket underneath shall then be fitted and tightened The connecting piece shall be secured in the fully tightened position by two 2 hardened steel grub screws These screws shall engage in shallow depressions drilled in the shaft after the connecting piece has been tightened in place to ensure positive locking Down rod assembly 1 ii iii The down rod assembly shall consist of a steel down rod complete with shackle and hard rubber roller for suspension of the fan The down rod shall be supplied in lengths of 200mm 300mm 450mm 600 mm 750mm 900mm and 1200 mm as specified in the Particular Specification Cable of such a length as to suit the down rod shall be provided The down rod shall be manufactured from steel tube to BS EN 10255 2007 having an outside diameter of approximately 21 mm with minimum wall thickness of not less than 3 mm as specified in Table 5 of BS EN 10255 2007 It shall be accurately threaded at one end and shall be screwed into the top portion of the fan connecting piece capacitor housing from which it shall protrude by a minimum of 2mm The minimum wall thickness of the threaded portion measured from the minor diameter of the thread to the internal diameter of the tube shall be not less than 1 8 mm The down rod shall be locked in position by two 2 hexagonal steel lock nuts having a min
406. on to the system to protect the connection cables It shall be selected according to general selection practice for circuit breakers and the manufacturer recommendation As a minimum the AHF shall include the following read out i an indicator for each phase of the incoming power supply ii an indicator for normal operating condition iii an indicator for AHF shut down and iv an indicator for fault condition Also a diagnostics panel shall be accessible from the front of the unit to help the operator to identify the origin of abnormal situation and control push buttons will be provided for ON OFF operation and alarm reset AHF shall be equipped with built in RS 485 232 serial communication ports for control programming and monitoring of the AHF by PC or other user interface C5 17 SURGE PROTECTION DEVICE C5 17 1 General Requirements a b c d Unless otherwise specified surge protection device shall be suitable for the rated operational voltage as specified in Clause C1 2 The operation of surge protection device shall base on the use of metal oxide varistor or other similar technique to effectively limit over voltage under surge conditions and to safely divert the excessive surge energy to ground Surge protection device shall be manufactured by a reputable manufacturer which has been continuously manufacturing surge protection products preferably for at least 5 years and the manufacturer shall have
407. onductor B3 7 7 Joint for Aluminium Cables B3 7 8 Termination of PVC insulated or XLPE insulated Cable with Copper Conductors B3 7 9 Termination of PVC insulated or XLPE insulated Cable with Aluminium Conductors B3 7 10 Use of Heat Shrinkable Tubing B3 7 11 Other Methods of Joint and Termination B3 8 Special Requirements for Mineral Insulated Cables B3 8 1 Cable Route B3 8 2 Cable Support B3 8 3 Bending Radius B3 8 4 Cable Loop for Prevention of Vibration and Low Temperature Cold Store B3 8 5 Cable Termination B3 8 6 Insulation Resistance B3 8 7 Bonding of Cable Sheath to Metalwork B3 8 8 Laying of Single core Cables B3 8 9 Protection from Mechanical Damage B3 9 Installation of Perforated Cable Trays B3 9 1 Connection between Adjacent Lengths of Tray B3 9 2 Cutting of Tray B3 9 3 Hole in Tray B3 9 4 Fixing of Tray B3 9 5 Fixing of Cable on Tray Table of Contents EE_GS Page 5 of 25 2012 Edition SECTION B4 SECTION B5 B3 10 Installation of Wire Mesh Cable Trays B3 10 1 General B3 10 2 Supports B3 10 3 Bends B3 10 4 Earthing B3 10 5 Safety Working Load B3 11 Installation of Cable Ladder B3 11 1 Dropout Plate for Cable Exit B3 11 2 Flexible Expansion Couplers across Building Expansion Joint B3 11 3 Ladder Covers B3 11 4 End Connectors B3 11 5 Earthing B3 11 6 Minimum Inside Radius of All Bends B3 11 7 Supports B3 11 8 Working Load INSTALLATION OF GENERAL LIGHTING AND POWER B4 1 Installation of Lighting System and L
408. one The main earthing terminal shall be connected to earth via an earthing conductor to an earth electrode or a group of electrodes Where an installation distributes to a number of buildings or units a separate main earthing terminal shall be provided for each individual building or unit at the point of intake thereby creating a separate equipotential zone in each building or unit EARTH ELECTRODE B7 3 1 Types of Earth Electrode The following types of earth electrode are permitted a rod electrode b tape electrode or c plate electrode Unless otherwise specified in the Particular Specification or Drawings rod electrode shall be installed Metalwork of public gas or water services shall not be used as the sole protective earth electrode Section B7 EE_GS Page 1 of 9 2012 Edition B7 3 2 B7 3 3 B7 3 4 B7 3 5 Rod Electrode Rod electrode shall be of copper with overall diameter not less than 12 5 mm or of stainless steel and galvanised steel of not less than 16mm A hardened steel point may be fitted to the penetrating end of the rod electrode Additional lengths of rod whenever required should each be connected together by coupling Rod electrode shall be driven into the ground within an earth pit Only approved tools e g electric hammer or pneumatic hammer shall be used for this installation In case the earthing resistance achieved by one rod is not sufficiently low for the purpose required additional
409. onstruction made of sheet steel of not less than 1 2 mm thick for busbar trunking s width or height of casing not exceeding 100 mm and not less than 1 5 mm thick for a width or height exceeding 100 mm formed in such a way as to give a rigid structure of sufficient strength Both the main portion of the enclosure and cover shall be flanged at the side edges The cover shall be fixed onto the body of the busbar trunking at the front by means of heavily electroplated hexagonal head screws and nuts one of which shall be firmly fixed onto the trunking assembly The cover shall be removable except where the busbar trunking passes through the floor slab Steel work shall be treated to prohibit corrosion by hot dip galvanizing or electrolytically coated with zinc The inside and outside surfaces of the enclosure shall then be coated with two layers of stoved enamel finish paint with contrasting colors or one layer of stoved epoxy powder paint Section C6 EE_GS Page 3 of 7 2012 Edition C6 10 2 C6 10 3 C6 10 4 C6 10 5 Busbar Supports Busbars shall be supported on insulated racks or blocks to IEC 60667 1 1980 and other associated Parts of the Standard a At each location of the busbar support insulator the busbar shall be insulated with self extinguishing heat shrinkable insulating sleeve of suitable operating temperature extended to 50 mm on each side of the busbar support insulator and b The busbar supports shall be mechanica
410. ontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical Exceeding 300 but 0 75 1 0 0 50 0 50 not exceeding 700 Exceeding 700 but 1 25 1 5 0 50 0 50 not exceeding 1500 Exceeding 1500 1 75 2 0 1 25 1 25 but not exceeding 2500 Exceeding 2500 3 0 3 0 1 50 2 00 but not exceeding 5000 Exceeding 5000 3 0 3 0 1 75 2 00 Notes 1 The spacing tabulated above assume that the trunking is not exposed to mechanical stress other than that due to the weight of the enclosed cables and the trunking and fittings 2 The above figures do not apply to trunking which is used for supporting luminaires or other equipment Cables through Trunking Cables penetrating through trunking shall be protected by conduits except insulated and sheathed cables if such cables form part of a surface wiring system In such case the holes in the trunking through which such cables penetrate shall be fitted with suitable rubber grommets or insulated bushes Fire Barrier Where a trunking passes through a fire resistant structural element such as floor and wall having specified fire resistance the opening thus formed shall be internally and externally sealed with approved type of fire resisting material according to the appropriate degree of required fire resistance Prevention of Electrolytic Action Where a trunking is installed in a damp situation or where a trunking is likely to be exposed to weather the trunking shall be kept away from other metalwork wit
411. ontinuous short circuit across the terminals of the secondary winding shall not damage the transformer or cause dangerous overheating The windings core and terminals of the transformer shall be contained within an insulating plastic case Call Bell Push Call bell pushes for indoor use shall be of flush pattern with white or ivory color front plate Call bell pushes for outdoor use or for areas where they may be subjected to rain or water shall be weatherproof Mounting of Call Bell Push In conduit installations bell pushes shall be fixed in 35 mm deep conduit box to IEC 60670 1 2003 and the associated parts of the standard In surface cable installations bell pushes shall be fixed on a plastic pattress Bell pushes shall not be mounted on doors without the written approval of the Architect Table type Push Table type pushes shall be single or multiple way as specified They shall have a plastic base and a plastic or metal top plate with adequate and approved holders for labels Section B8 EE_GS Page 3 of 14 2012 Edition B8 3 B8 2 9 B8 2 10 B8 2 11 Table type Push in Concealed Conduit Installation Table type pushes in concealed conduit installations shall be connected to a length of 0 75 mm PVC insulated and sheathed flexible cord comprising sufficient number of cords to suit the number of ways in use on the push panel The flexible cords shall be taken to a conduit concealed in the floor slab One end o
412. ontract under the Electrical Installation the Contractor shall be responsible for the following duties a Confirmation to the Fire services Contractor on the completion and readiness of these installations for fire service inspection by FSD b Provision of drawings and necessary information to the Fire Service Contractor for inclusion in the submission to FSD for comments and inspection c Co ordination with the Fire Service Contractor to inspect and witness the final tests of these installations and rectification of any works found not complying with the fire service requirements of FSD and d Co ordination with the Fire Services Contractor to carry out the final functional test and performance test Section D4 EE_GS Page 1 of 1 2012 Edition PARTE TRAINING INSPECTION ATTENDANCE AND OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DURING MAINTENANCE PERIOD SECTION E1 TRAINING TO USERS AND OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGENTS E1 1 PARTICULARS OF TRAINING COURSE AND TRAINING SCHEDULE Whenever possible the training courses shall be held before or during the commissioning period and shall be in Hong Kong To reach the required depth of appreciation the principles theory and practical hand on demonstration shall be included Training for the operation and maintenance of sophisticated equipment shall be provided and arranged by the Contractor The training shall include all training facilities material and handouts etc The Contractor sha
413. ontractor shall allow reasonable time in the programme for vetting of the installation drawings by the Architect and for drawing resubmissions as necessary The Contractor shall submit to the Architect a comprehensive Submission Schedule of installation drawings and builder s work drawings within 2 weeks after the acceptance of Tender taking into account of the overall programme of the Works including any Specialist Works and works by the utility undertakings No equipment shall be delivered to the Site and no works shall be executed until the installation drawings have been approved by the Architect The Contractor shall ensure that installation drawings and builder s work drawings are progressively submitted in accordance with the approved Submission Schedule The Contractor shall provide at least 6 hard copies and one electronic copy unless otherwise specified in the Contract of the approved installation drawings to the Architect for distribution Section A4 EE_GS Page 1 of 10 2012 Edition A4 2 2 A4 2 3 A4 2 4 A4 2 5 Size of Installation Drawings Drawings submitted by the Contractor shall only be of standard sizes from AO to A4 or B1 size as stipulated in ISO 5457 1999 Contents of Installation Drawings The Contractor shall ensure all installation drawings are accurate representation of the Works before submitting them to the Architect All installation drawings shall be fully dimensioned and suitably s
414. ontrol shall promptly be reported to the Architect COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS The Contractor shall cooperate at all times with the Building Contractor and all other contractors and sub contractors in order to achieve efficient workflow on Site Any significant problems beyond the Contractor s control shall promptly be reported to the Architect SITE SUPERVISION The Contractor shall keep on the Site a competent and technically qualified site supervisor to control supervise and manage all his Works on Site The supervisor shall be vested with suitable powers to receive instructions from the Architect The site supervisor shall be technically competent and have adequate site experience for the Works The Contractor shall also refer to the Particular Specification for other specific requirements if any on site supervision Approval by the Architect shall be obtained prior to the posting of the supervisor on Site The Contractor shall immediately replace the site supervisor whose experience skill or competency is in the opinion of the Architect found to be inadequate for the particular work Section A3 EE_GS Page 3 of 5 2012 Edition A3 7 A3 8 SAMPLE BOARD Within 6 weeks of the acceptance of his Tender and prior to the commencement of Works the Contractor shall submit to the Architect for approval in a reasonable time a sample board of essential components proposed to be used in the Contract However the Contr
415. ooling Capacity Characters Watt Btu hr 26 2638 2931 9000 9999 29 2931 3224 10000 10999 32 3224 3517 11000 11999 40 4103 4396 14000 14999 49 4982 5275 17000 17999 58 5861 6154 20000 20999 C10 31 2 General Requirements a b c d The room air cooler supplied shall conform to the safety standard IEC 60335 2 40 2006 in accordance with Electrical Products Safety Regulation CAP 406G Laws of Hong Kong The room cooler shall be supplied with appropriate radio interference suppression device to meet the requirements prescribed in Telecommunications Control of Interference Regulations of the Telecommunications Ordinance CAP 106 The room cooler shall have obtained Energy Label Grade 1 of the Energy Efficiency Office EEO of Electrical and Mechanical Services Department The room cooler shall be fitted with a 3 core PVC insulated and sheathed flexible cord of approximately 2m in length which shall be connected to a connection unit and controlled by a D P switch with pilot light Size of the 3 core flexible cord shall have current carrying capacity not less than that of the circuit breaker protecting the room cooler C10 31 3 Performance Requirements a b All room coolers shall have a power factor of not less than 0 85 at full load All room coolers shall achieve the ratings as stated above Section C10 EE_GS Page 42 of 50 2012 Edition c d
416. or C12 5 INSTALLATION OF DIESEL GENERATING SETS C12 5 1 C12 5 2 Position Special attention shall be paid for the construction dimensions and location of the air intake outlet louvers and shall ensure that the capacity of the radiator fan is sufficient for the air requirements of the generator set Air discharge restriction of the radiator fan and the air intake restriction of the generator set shall be selected with appropriate noise attenuators The diesel generating sets shall be properly erected and aligned onto the concrete plinth and the vibration generated by the set shall be isolated from the generator room Guards and Insulations All moving parts bare exhaust manifolds pipes and pressure charger if any shall be properly and completely guarded and or insulated in accordance with the relevant regulations The guards shall be of such design that will guard against the serviceman from coming into contact with any part which is likely to cause injury to personnel All guards shall be detachable Section C12 EE_GS Page 11 of 31 2012 Edition C12 5 3 Air ducts C12 5 4 C1255 An exhaust air duct from the radiator to the louvers mounted in the wall shall be of 1 mm galvanised M S sheet and shall be properly supported near the radiator end It shall then be connected to the radiator flanges through a flexible joint to isolate the vibrations generated by the diesel generating set An inspection panel shall be provided
417. or electrolytically coated with zinc The inside and outside surfaces of the enclosure shall then be coated with two layers of stoved enamel finish paint or one layer of stoved epoxy powder paint Sheet metal shield or appropriate protective cover with neoprene gasket shall be provided to prevent contamination of busbar trunking if it is for outdoor use or it is running near any services water pipe Section C6 EE_GS Page 5 of 7 2012 Edition C6 11 2 C6 11 3 C6 11 4 C6 11 5 Busbar Insulation Busbar shall be insulated over their entire length except at joints and plug in contact surfaces and the insulation material shall be of at least Class B 130 C rating The temperature rise at any point in the busbar trunking shall not exceed 55 C rise above ambient temperature when operating at rated load current Tap off Units Tap off unit shall be equipped with internal barriers to prevent accidental contact of draw wire and conductors with the live parts at the terminals of the outgoing protective device during the time of conductor fixing Bolt in tap off unit enclosure shall be provided with sufficient spacing for cable connection to other sub circuit devices Plug in tap off unit shall be polarized to prevent incorrect insertion and be mechanically interlocked with the busbar trunking housing to prevent insertion or removal of the plug in unit while the protective device is in the ON position and shall be equipped with an op
418. or shall be provided with its own delay timer for adjusting the delay of switching off the lights between 5 seconds to 20 minutes when no occupancy being sensed The ultrasonic sensor shall have either 180 or 360 field of vision to meet the application need The PIR sensor shall have 360 field of view with provision of mounting external covering mask for fine adjustment of the detection zone to meet the various applications The minimum area coverage shall not be less than 40 m when the sensor is mounted under the ceiling at 2 4m above the floor level under the 360 field of view Two LEDs shall be provided with the sensor one to indicate the detection of movement by PIR and another for movement indication by ultrasonic Air current airflow compensation device shall be provided for sensitivity adjustment Section C4 EE_GS Page 8 of 9 2012 Edition C4 8 5 Daylight sensor a b c d Daylight sensor is used to measure and monitor the ambient light level for switching on off or dimming the interior lighting fittings to maintain the setting illuminance in a given area The daylight sensor shall connect to the computerized lighting management system to perform the dimming function The daylight sensor shall has a dynamic light level measuring ranging 50 1000 lux The preset light level and its deadband range of maintaining the preset light level of daylight sensor shall be able to be adjusted through the c
419. or the withdrawal equipment are earthed before the primary connections are made Metal cases supports and bases of all instruments relays or other associated components mounted on the switchgear shall be connected to the earth busbar by conductors of not less than 2 5 mm cross sectional area When components are provided for mounting separately each shall be provided with an earthing terminal of not less than 30 mm cross sectional area Earthing devices shall be provided on all circuit breaker units whereby the circuit can be earthed With the circuit earthed shutters over unearthed fixed main isolating contacts shall be closed Busbar earthing facilities shall be provided on selected circuits of each separate switchboard these circuits shall be agreed with the Architect Circuit and busbar earthing shall be of the transfer circuit breaker arrangement and it is preferred that the facilities shall be integral in the design and construction of the switchgear Earthing devices for fitting to the circuit breakers are acceptable but they shall be supplied in a separate container together with a set of instructions for fitting and operating the equipment Designs effecting earthing by means of a separate fault making switch are not acceptable Feeder and busbar earthing devices shall have a short circuit rating equal to that of their associated circuit breaker Padlocking facilities shall be provided for the purpose of preventing inadv
420. ordance with IEC 60898 1 2003 to have at least 6000A of rated short circuit capacity In addition energy limiting class of MCB shall be of class 3 in accordance with table ZA1 and ZA2 of IEC 60898 1 2003 MCB shall be capable of being connected in cascade with fuse to IEC 60269 1 2009 or BS 88 1 2007 up to a rating of 160A in situation where the prospective short circuit current at the supply side is up to 22 kA Section C5 EE_GS Page 10 of 62 2012 Edition C5 7 RESIDUAL CURRENT OPERATED CIRCUIT BREAKER WITHOUT INTEGRAL OVERCURRENT PROTECTION RCCB AND RESIDUAL CURRENT OPERATED CIRCUIT BREAKER WITH INTEGRAL OVERCURRENT PROTECTION RCBO CS5 7 1 C5 7 2 C5 7 3 RCCB General Residual Current operated Circuit Breaker without Integral Overcurrent Protection RCCB shall be double pole or four pole as specified type tested to IEC 61008 1 2006 The casing of RCCB shall be constructed of totally enclosed moulded case insulating material to withstand the fault level as certified to IEC 61008 1 2006 The RCCB shall be suitable for use at ambient temperature between 5 C and 40 C It shall be designed to the rail mounting method inside the distribution board with the other protective devices side by side RCCB Electrical and Operating Characteristics The nominal rated current of RCCB shall be 10A 13A 16A 20A 25A 32A 40A 63A and 80A as shown on the Particular Specification or Drawings Unless otherwise specified the ra
421. ore representative of the full load condition and defects so identified shall be rectified by the Contractor i Insulation This shall be carried out by means of a 1000V Megger Test tester or similar instrument ii Contact This shall be required as determined by the Architect if Resistance the thermographic scanning item iv below detects Test abnormal hot spots and the Switchboard needs to be overhauled and be carried out after the overhaul by means of Ductor tester or similar instrument to ensure that contacts and joints for switchgears cables busbars as well as the contacts and joints for outgoing cables and busbars are maintained in good condition iii Functional This shall be carried out to ensure that all devices Test operate properly as intended iv Thermographic This shall be carried out to ascertain whether abnormal Scanning hot spots exist at the switchgears cables busbars joints and other components of the Switchboard An Inspection and Test Report shall be submitted to the Architect within two weeks before the completion of the Maintenance Period Such Inspection and Test Report shall incorporate records of the tests and state clearly also the following i The Switchboard is operated in good condition ii The work carried out and any adjustments made during Maintenance Period and Gii Any recommendation on the necessary improvement or rectification on the Swit
422. ounting of Current Transformers Associated with Watt hour Meter Current transformers if required to be associated with a watt hour meter may be mounted inside the meter chamber or in a separate current transformer chamber as dictated by the circumstances of each particular job When current transformers are mounted in the meter chamber separate partitioned compartments with separate front access covers for the current transformers and meters respectively shall be provided Suitable engraved labels shall be fixed on the covers to identify the installed equipment therein Identification of Instrument Each measuring instrument shall be identified by means of a label fitted under the associated instrument This label shall denote the function of the circuit connected to the meter Mounting Position of Selector Switch Selector switch for ammeter or voltmeter shall be mounted immediately below the meter with which it is associated Section B4 EE_GS Page 4 of 4 2012 Edition B5 1 SECTION B5 INSTALLATION OF DOMESTIC APPLIANCES GENERAL B5 1 1 B5 1 2 B5 1 3 B5 1 4 Connection to Appliances Domestic appliances shall each be connected to the electrical supply through a suitable wiring accessory and a suitable length preferably 1 5 m to 2 m of flexible cable or PVC insulated cables enclosed in a flexible conduit For portable appliance plug and socket shall be used For fixed appliances the wiring accessories shall be
423. ours Nominal Lamp Wattage Initial Light Output 150W 16500 lumens 250W 28000 lumens 400W 48000 lumens The rated average life of the lamp shall not be less than 24000 hours at 50 failure Section C8 EE_GS Page 1 of 4 2012 Edition C8 3 C8 4 ELLIPTICAL HIGH PRESSURE MERCURY VAPOUR DISCHARGE LAMP MBF OR LBS HME The lamp shall be manufactured and tested in accordance with IEC 60188 2001 The lamp shall consist of a high pressure mercury discharge operating within a quartz arc tube The arc tube shall be mounted in an elliptical glass bulb coated with a fluorescent phosphor and complete with a cap of the type compatible with the respective lamp wattage type The correlated color temperature of the lamp shall be in the range of 3400 K to 4000 K with respective to the selected nominal lamp wattage The lamp shall have a universal operation position The light output of the lamp shall be constant and shall not be less than the following figures for the respective wattage type in the initial 2000 hours Nominal Lamp Wattage Initial Light Output 50W 2500 lumens 80W 4000 lumens 125W 6500 lumens 250W 13750 lumens 400W 22000 lumens The rated average life of the lamp shall not be less than 16000 hours or 24000 hours with respective to the selected nominal lamp wattage at 50 failure LINEAR METAL HALIDE LINEAR HIGH PRESSURE SODIUM LAMP This Sub section covers the followi
424. p to and Including 1 kV Part 2 Ageing Test Self Healing Test and Destruction Test TEC 60931 1 1996 Shunt power capacitors of the non self healing type 5 22 2 a for a c systems having a rated voltage up to and including 1 000 V Part 1 General Performance testing and rating Safety requirements Guide for installation and operation BS EN 60947 4 Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 4 5 22 2 d 1 2001 1 Contactors and Motor Starters Electromechanical Contactors and Motor Starters IEC 60076 6 2007 Power transformers Part 6 Reactors C5 22 2 f TEC 60255 26 2004 Electrical relays Part 26 Electromagnetic 5 23 1 b compatibility requirements for measuring relays and protection equipment TEC 60255 21 1 1988 Electrical relays Part 21 Vibration shock bump C5 23 1 f and seismic tests on measuring relays and protection equipment Section One Vibration tests sinusoidal Annex I EE_GS Page 9 of 18 2012 Edition Standard Description Part and Clause No TEC 60255 21 2 1988 TEC 60255 22 2 2008 TEC 60255 22 3 2007 TEC 60255 22 4 2008 TEC 60255 22 5 2008 TEC 60255 25 2000 IEC 61000 3 2 2009 TEC 60034 2 1 2007 TEC 60034 5 2006 TEC 60034 30 2008 TEC 60085 2007 TEC 60034 1 2004 BS 3790 2006 Electrical relays Part 21 Vibration shock bump and seismic tests on measuring relays and protection equipment Section Two Shock and bump tests Electrical Relays Part 22 El
425. pares holding and technical expertise in testing commissioning and trouble shooting Training shall be provided by the manufacturer s representatives for government staff on operational and maintenance aspects including essential trouble shooting techniques Full technical details of the softstarter provided by the manufacturer shall be submitted and shall cover at least the following 1 technical guide on its applications ii schematic and wiring drawings down to circuit board level iii shop drawings and as fitted drawings iv operation manuals with commissioning guide v Maintenance manuals with trouble shooting guide and vi parts list and recommended spare parts with price Section C5 EE_GS Page 28 of 62 2012 Edition e f Degree of Protection of Enclosure The softstarter shall be protected to at least IP44 for indoor and IP55 for outdoor application by a single front access enclosure and shall be suitable for operation without derating under ambient temperature of up to 40 C and relative humidity of up to 99 Unless other specified the rated operational voltage shall be as specified in Clause C1 2 The rated power and quantities of the softstarters shall be as specified in the Particular Specification or the Drawings C5 18 2 Performance Requirements a Mode of Operation Softstarter shall provide the following modes of operation and shall be transitionless without causing any current i
426. pe of Fuse All references to fuses shall include fuses forming part of a fuse switch or a switch fuse General Fuse shall comply with and be type tested to IEC 60269 1 2009 Low voltage fuses Section C5 EE_GS Page 12 of 62 2012 Edition C5 9 C5 8 3 C5 8 4 C5 8 5 Fuse Carrier and Holder Fuse carrier and fuse holder shall be constructed of ceramic porcelain or thermoplastic Plastic units shall be unaffected by heat generated by an overloaded fuse or by a blown fuse Fuse carrier shall be so designed that there is no risk of touching live parts when the fuse is being withdrawn The maximum rating of a fuse inserted in a fuse holder shall not be greater than the rating for which the holder is designed Blank Fuse Ratings and Dimensions Cartridge fuses to IEC 60269 1 2009 shall have a rated breaking capacity of S5OkA at rated voltage and the Utilisation Category shall be of gG unless otherwise specified All dimensions shall be standardized in accordance with Figure 101 of IEC 60269 2 2006 BUSBAR CHAMBER C5 9 1 gt 9 2 C93 General Busbar chambers shall comply with and be type tested to IEC 60439 2 2005 Busbar chambers with rated operational currents above 400A shall be typed tested to a short time current capacity equivalent at least to that of the incoming switchgear and type tested to the rated operational current Construction A busbar chamber shall contain 4 sets of fully sized hard
427. ping device operates The circuit breaker shall be capable of closing fully and latching against its rated making current Section C13 EE_GS Page 15 of 38 2012 Edition Spring operated mechanisms shall have the following additional measures If the circuit breaker is opened and the springs charged the circuit breaker shall be able to be closed and then tripped If the circuit breaker is closed and the springs charged there shall be sufficient energy to trip close and then trip the circuit breaker Mechanical indication and an auxiliary switch for remote electrical indication shall be provided to indicate the state of the springs Motor charged mechanisms shall be provided with means for charging the springs by hand and also a shrouded push button for releasing the springs An electrical release coil shall also be provided Under normal operation motor recharging of the operating springs shall commence immediately and automatically upon completion of each circuit breaker closing operation The time required for spring recharged shall not exceed 30 seconds and It shall not be possible to close a circuit breaker fitted with a motor charged closing mechanism whilst the spring is being charged It shall be necessary for the spring to be fully charged and the associated charging mechanism fully prepared for closing before it can be released to close the circuit breaker All circuit breaker operating mechanism shall b
428. pment or appliance shall be as short as possible Connection to Luminaire Where a flexible cord supports or partly supports a pendant luminaire the maximum mass acting on the cord shall not exceed 3 kg for flexible cord of 0 75 mm and shall not exceed 5 kg for flexible cord of larger conductor CSA B2 5 TOOL AND WORKMANSHIP B2 5 1 Approved Tool Only tools which are proven to be suitable shall be used Conduit bushes couplers and similar items shall be tightened with bush spanner or other suitable tools approved by the Architect Conduit bends shall be formed on an approved bending machine and the conduits shall not be flattened or with protective coating damaged at the bends Suitable cutters shall be used for cutting PVC conduits or trunking Section B2 EE_GS Page 18 of 19 2012 Edition B2 5 2 B2 5 3 Cutting in Metal Work for Conduit or in Trunking Holes in metal work for the termination of conduits shall be drilled on site with a twist drill of the correct size or by means of an approved hole cutting device Holes in trunking shall be drilled punched or cut by ring saw After cutting burrs and sharp edges on the metal work or trunking shall be removed to prevent abrasion of cables Making Good of Damaged Coating Where the protective coating on a steel conduit or trunking has been damaged after installation such surface shall be effectively restored by at least two coats of anti rust paint or other
429. properties and fitted in a sheet steel plate enclosure filled with non inflammable medium The capacitor units shall be hermetically sealed and manufactured from continuous metal foil and low loss high quality dielectric material The total capacitor losses shall not exceed 0 5 Watt per kVAr The capacitors shall comply with the requirement of IEC 60931 1 1996 and BS EN 60831 2 1996 Oil type capacitors shall be rejected The capacitors shall be provided with directly connected discharge resistors which shall reduce the residual voltage from the rated peak alternating voltage to 75V or less measured at the capacitor bank terminals within 3 minutes after disconnection from the source of supply The discharge resistors shall be protected by an insulating cover The capacitor shall have the following characteristics 1 Rated voltage 380 V ii Frequency 50 Hz iii Insulation level 3kVrms 15 kV crest iv Dielectric Polypropylene Section C5 EE_GS Page 43 of 62 2012 Edition b c v Discharge resistors Fitted vi Total capacitor losses lt 0 5 W KVAr vii Maximum voltage Overload 1 1 times rated voltage viii Maximum current Overload 1 3 times rated current ix Power tolerance 5 10 and x Residual voltage at lt 10 of rated voltage Energization Protection Units The capacitor units shall be fed by fuse switch or MCCB for protection against high fault currents Besides an ove
430. r s design duties and data Spare Parts and Special Tools Lists List of Spare Parts supplied by the Contractors Item descriptions supplied quantities model nos manufacturer s serial or reference nos and storage locations and Recommended Spare Parts List and Special Tools List Manufacturers suppliers recommendations for spare parts and special tools with item description unit rate recommended stock quantities as well as the agents for the spare parts and special tools Manufacturers Certificates Guarantees Manufacturers certificates such as factory test certificates laboratory test reports and guarantees and any others where required for the equipment and plants etc and Originals of Statutory Inspection Certificate for various installations including Originals of Work Completion Certificate Form No PBS GN 069 Safety Precautions for Operation and Maintenance State where applicable hazard warnings and safety precautions of which the operation and maintenance staff need to be aware mandatory requirements relating to safety known hazards against which protection measures shall be taken and known features or operational characteristics of the installed equipment or systems which may cause hazard and the related safety precautions Section A4 EE_GS Page 6 of 10 2012 Edition g h Operation Instructions Instructions for the safe and efficient operation under
431. r methods of fixing such as expanding plugs of adequate size or other purpose designed fixing devices approved by the Architect shall be used Section B1 EE_GS Page 3 of 4 2012 Edition B1 6 B1 7 B1 8 PAINTING OF METAL WORK Painting shall be carried in accordance with the appropriate Clauses in the current General Specification for Building issued by the Architectural Services Department the Government of the HKSAR and any amendments or revisions made thereto Agreement on the type brand and color of the paint to be used shall be obtained from the Architect before the work commences Undercoat and finish coat shall be of properly matching type and the finish coat shall give a hard gloss finish or as required WATER PROOFING Where any work pierces the waterproofing including waterproof structure the method of installation shall be as agreed by the Architect PROVISION OF SPARE FUSES IN MAIN SWITCH ROOM The Contractor shall supply and install one complete set of spare fuses for each rating of switchfuse fuseswitch and fuses in control circuit installed The spare fuses shall be hung on a wooden board fixed at a convenient position inside the main switch room The wooden board shall be smoothed on the front face and edges and shall be painted to the approval of the Architect Section B1 EE_GS Page 4 of 4 2012 Edition B2 1 SECTION B2 INSTALLATION OF WIRING SYSTEMS WIRING IN STEEL CONDUIT SYSTEM B2 1
432. r as and where required Cable between Service Box and Luminaire Cables from the neutral terminal block and the MCB to the luminaires shall be PVC insulated and PVC sheathed having CSA as specified Arrangements shall be made to prevent the cores from being under tension where they are attached to terminals All cables shall be contained within the poles Rubber grommets shall be installed where cable passes through metal work Where sustained arc voltage of a discharge lamp exceeds 250V the cables used for connecting the lamp and the control gear shall be of 600 1000V grade to IEC 60502 1 2009 and the associated parts of the standard or as recommended by the lamp manufacturer The length of cables shall not exceed the limit as recommended by the manufacturer Where flexible cables are recommended by manufacturer for termination at the luminaire PVC insulated and PVC sheathed flexible cables shall be used Such cables shall enter the luminaire by means of suitable waterproof compression glands Where four or more floodlights are mounted on a pole the flexible cables shall be connected to the luminaires by means of a mild steel connector box with waterproof hinged cover The connector box shall be fitted near to the top of the pole Switch Fitted to Pole Where specified switches may be mounted on the pole for local control Switches mounted on the pole shall be fixed onto it by tapped holes and brass fixing screws The switches shall
433. r equipment failure bearing safety implication or seriously affecting the operation of the whole system Emergency fault includes failure of switchboard pipe burst or water dripping which may jeopardize the electrical installation fire alarm and all types of electricity supply system failure or other situation the Architect or his representative shall determine For Very Urgent situation the Contractor shall attend to the call immediately URGENT This refers to unsatisfactory services including individual lamp or socket outlet failure not involving more than one final sub circuit and abnormality of equipment operation Under this circumstance the Contractor shall attend the Urgent calls within one hour from the receipt of the calls and provide temporary permanent repair within day after the receipt of the calls NON URGENT This refers to any incident for anything that is not as serious as being included in a or b above The Contractor shall attend the Non Urgent calls within 4 hours from receipt of the calls The Contractor shall promptly complete any repair necessary for resuming the breakdown installation In case immediate permanent repair is not possible due to safety related reason the following time for repair targets counted from the receipt of breakdown or fault call shall be complied with a Complete temporary repair for resumption of the suspended or breakdown services to a safe operating condition within 24 hours
434. r galvanized The supports shall be spaced at regular intervals such that the clearance and creepage distances be maintained under normal service and short circuit conditions Section B6 EE_GS Page 2 of 5 2012 Edition B6 11 B6 12 EARTHING A 25mm x 3 mm copper tape shall be fixed to and run along the full length of the busbar trunking system to ensure earth continuity The copper tape shall be supported at intervals not more than 400 mm horizontally and not more than 500 mm vertically It shall be connected to the main earthing terminal on each floor A warning notice bearing the words Safety Electrical Connection Do not Remove with Chinese translation shall be displayed in a conspicuous position for every 10m horizontal run and or one label per floor for rising main Provision of copper tape may be exempted if the enclosure of busbar trunking can satisfy the second paragraph of Clause B7 7 4 that follows REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR INSULATED BUSBAR TRUNKING SYSTEM B6 12 1 Application Unless otherwise specified in the Particular Specification air insulated busbar trunking system shall not be used However if such a system is used then the following requirements shall be followed B6 12 2 Busbar Supports a For vertical busbar trunking system suspension units shall be provided atthe top of each run A built in thrust block and an intermediate suspension unit shall be provided at every 30m interval Insulated thrust block
435. r the cables as given in Table B2 1 21 1 shall NOT be greater than the conduit factor as given on Table B2 1 21 2 Section B2 EE_GS Page 5 of 19 2012 Edition Table B2 1 21 1 Cable Factors for Single Core Insulated Copper Cables Conductor Cable factors for cables in cross sectional conduits Cable factors area Gee Note 2 for cables in mm See Note 1 For De runs trunking o run run ain bends osaa 2 6 s fo fe o e a 10 0 Notes 1 Unless otherwise noted all cables are stranded cables 2 Short run means a straight conduit run not exceeding 3m long Long run means a straight conduit run exceeding 3m long Section B2 EE_GS Page 6 of 19 2012 Edition B2 1 22 B2 1 23 B2 1 24 Table B2 1 21 2 Conduit Factors Conduit diameter mm Straight run Run with one bend Run with 2 bends 1 460 800 1400 303 543 947 286 514 900 1 5 460 800 1400 294 528 923 270 487 857 2 460 800 1400 286 514 900 256 463 818 2 3 460 800 1400 278 500 878 244 442 783 3 460 800 1400 270 487 857 233 422 750 3 5 290 521 911 263 475 837 222 404 720 4 286 514 900 256 463 818 213 388 692 4 5 282 507 889 250 452 800 204 373 667 5 278 500 878 244 442 783 196 358
436. ransportation etc In addition concealed adjustable feet shall be fitted to ensure that the cabinet will stand firm on uneven floor High quality steel panel work treated with a suitable rust preventive primer and anti corrosion undercoat and finished with white hard finish material giving maximum resistance to abrasion and corrosion Doors i The refrigerator shall be fitted with flush fitting door s The door shall be fitted with chromium plated matching coloured fasteners and semi concealed door hinges The interior of the door shall be complete with bottle racks cheese and butter storage section Section C10 EE_GS Page 45 of 50 2012 Edition c d e f ii The design and construction of the door shall withstand heavy usage and suitably braced or otherwise constructed to prevent distortion in usage iii The plastic door liner must be of uniform thickness gauge throughout particularly in relation to all inner radiused corners and be sufficiently rigid to prevent sagging when fully loaded with bottles etc The bottle retainer strips shall be robustly constructed and secured and iv If the refrigerator is designed with only one door the Fresh Food Storage Compartment and the Frozen Food Storage Compartment shall be separated well according to appropriate temperatures Insulation Material No Controlled Product as defined under the Ozone Layer Protection Products Containing Scheduled Substance
437. rating range of the AHF AHF shall be compatible with any type of load and shall guarantee efficient compensation even when changes are made to the installation The AHF shall also be capable of delivering its rated output harmonic current to the point of connection irrespective of load condition If the compensation of neutral harmonic current is required in the neutral conductor the AHF shall be capable of compensating the harmonic current three times greater than the phase current particularly to compensate harmonic current of order 3 and its multiples Section C5 EE_GS Page 23 of 62 2012 Edition C5 16 3 d e f g Start up and shut down of AHF shall be initiated by control push buttons or other means as specified in the Particular Specification After a main power break down start up of AHF shall be automatic Should the AHF be overloaded during transient operation of certain loads or permanently this should not affect the reliability of its operation Under such circumstance the AHF shall operate in a current limiting mode and still deliver to the network its rated harmonic current For better adaptation to any installation AHF shall be capable of operating in association with other harmonic reduction systems For ease of expansion it shall be modular type or be possible to associate 2 or more AHF s in parallel to increase the compensation capacity and to enhance dependability i e redundant operatio
438. rcuit breaker and the earth fault loop impedance of the circuit shall not exceed 50 V Residual current operated circuit breaker shall meet the requirements specified in Clause C5 7 Application in Household Installation RCCD used for protecting socket outlet circuits in a household or similar installation shall have a rated operating residual current not exceeding 30 mA Equipment Outside an Equipotential Zone For equipment used outdoors or outside an equipotential zone and supplied via a socket outlet rated at 32 A or less or via a flexible cable or cord having a similar current carrying capacity protection shall be afforded by a residual current operated circuit breaker having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30 mA Circuits in Bathroom All circuits inside a room containing a fixed bath or shower shall be protected by one or more residual current devices with a residual operating current not exceeding 30mA Section B7 EE_GS Page 9 of 9 2012 Edition B8 1 SECTION B8 MISCELLANEOUS INSTALLATIONS TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS B8 1 1 B8 1 2 B8 1 3 B8 1 4 Scope This Section covers the conduit installation for the following systems a Telephone b Computer Network c Inter communication and Public Address PA Systems d Staff Paging and e Broadcast Reception System Separate conduits shall be provided for each of these systems Galvanized draw wires of adequate size shall be prov
439. re Detectors for Motor Protection High Voltage Motor Control Switchboards C13 3 1 General Requirements C13 2 2 General Construction C13 3 3 Primary Busbars and Connections C13 3 4 Circuit Breakers C13 3 5 Earthing and Earthing Devices C13 3 6 Testing Facilities C13 3 7 Mechanical Indication C13 3 8 Auxiliary Switches C13 3 9 Anti Condensation Heaters C13 3 10 Current Transformers C13 3 11 Voltage Transformers C13 3 12 Cables Boxes C13 3 13 Protective Relays C13 3 14 Control and Timer Relays C13 3 15 Indicating Instruments C13 3 16 Labels and Warning Notice C13 3 17 Ancillary Equipment C13 3 18 Operation Diagram High Voltage Auto transformers C13 4 1 General C13 4 2 Rating C13 4 3 Insulation C13 4 4 Transformer Windings C13 4 5 Tap Changers C13 4 6 Internal Earthing of Transformers C13 4 7 Enclosure C13 4 8 Finishes C13 4 9 Rating Plates and Diagrams C13 4 10 Cable Boxes High Voltage Power Factor Correction Capacitors High Voltage Power Cables C13 6 1 General C13 6 2 Cross Linked Polyethylene XLPE Cables C13 6 3 Conductors C13 6 4 Cable Terminations Table of Contents EE_GS Page 22 of 25 2012 Edition SECTION C14 COMPUTERIZED LIGHTING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM C14 1 C14 2 C14 3 C14 4 General System Requirement Communication Bus Lighting Control Modules Table of Contents Page 23 of 25 EE_GS 2012 Edition PART D_ INSPECTION TESTING AND COMMISSIONING DURING CONSTRUCTION PERIO
440. re installed The effective overall cross sectional area of a non circular cable is taken as that of a circle of diameter equal to the major axis of the cable Section B2 EE_GS Page 9 of 19 2012 Edition B2 2 4 B2 2 5 B2 2 6 B2 2 7 B2 2 8 Correction Factor of Grouping Where more than one circuit of single core cables or more than one multi core cables are enclosed in a common trunking suitable correction factor for grouping as recommended by IEC 60364 1 2009 and other associated parts of the standard shall be applied in determining the size of the cables to be installed The effective current carrying capacity of all circuits upon taking the correction factors into consideration shall exceed the rating of their respective over current protection devices and all conditions as stipulated in Clause B2 2 3 above are satisfied Segregation of Cables of Different Circuit Categories Where a common trunking is used to accommodate cables for different circuit categories they shall be effectively segregated by means of partitions or dividers except in the case where trunking is manufactured using two smaller pieces of trunking attached together with a common cover The partitions or dividers shall be adequately secured to the body of the trunking For underfloor duct trunking the partitions or dividers shall also be of full depth to provide support and strength to the top surface of the assembly Connection to Equipment
441. reaker as specified and housed in a totally enclosed moulded case type tested to IEC 61009 2006 The RCBO shall be suitable for use at ambient temperature between 5 C and 40 C It shall be designed to the rail mounting method inside the distribution board RCBO Electrical and Operating Characteristics Technical requirement of RCBO shall refer to Clause C5 7 2 RCCB Electrical and Operating Characteristic in addition to the overcurrent requirement as detailed in this Clause RCBO shall have minimum short circuit making and breaking capacity of 6000A with rated residual making and breaking capacity to be ten 10 times the rated current of RCBO or 500A whichever is the greater In addition energy limiting class shall be of class 3 in accordance with table ZD1 and ZD2 of IEC 61009 1 2006 Unless otherwise specified RCBO shall have instantaneous tripping characteristic of type B except for application of motor circuit or high inrush current situation where type C shall be provided The calibration temperature shall be 30 C Multi pole RCBO shall be interlocked internally such that an earth leakage current through any one phase shall trip all the poles of the RCBO simultaneously RCBO Test Device An integral test device shall be provided on the front of every RCBO to enable automatic tripping operation be tested Operation of the test device shall create out of balance condition simulating an earth fault Sco
442. recharge and restoring the battery bank back to its constant potential voltage setting in not more than twenty four 24 hours unless otherwise specified after fully discharged The battery bank shall have sufficient voltage and rated capacity in ampere hour rating to maintain the connected load at the rated output capacity for the duration specified below The Contractor shall submit calculation to demonstrate that the offered capacity of the battery and charger unit is able to cope with the power demand of the whole system In any case the ampere hour rating shall be not less than 10 ampere hour if it is not specified in the Particular Specification The battery shall be sealed high rate maintenance free nickel metal hydride type or a type of better functions and performance and approved by the Architect and shall have a proven life expectancy of at least 4 years It shall not have any memory effect to affect its usable life or performance The nickel metal hydride battery shall comply with IEC 61951 2 2003 where applicable Battery charger set shall be designed and manufactured by a reputable manufacturer which has continuously manufactured battery set to work in conjunction with a wide range of applications for at least 5 years and their manufacturing facility shall have a local agent to provide full technical support which includes adequate spare holding and technical expertise in testing commissioning and trouble shooting The follow
443. ree phase sensing type The steady state and transient behaviour shall comply with performance Class G3 in ISO 8528 5 2005 The maximum percentage of voltage dip shall not exceed 20 of the rated value under all loading conditions including step load application In case that electronic equipment and computers form a substantial amount of supply loads the maximum voltage dip shall not exceed 10 The machine shall be constructed with the type of enclosure to IP 21 as specified in IEC 60529 2001 _Anti condensation heating elements bounded to the winding of the alternator and suitable for connection to the mains electricity supply 220V shall be fitted to the alternator The anti condensation heaters should be thermostatically controlled and arranged to cut off when the alternator is in operation They shall be easily accessible for maintenance and replacement A termination box shall be provided suitable for accommodating and terminating cables or busbar trunking entering from the bottom sides or top If busbar trunking is used for power feeder between the alternator and switchboard special provision shall be made to prevent the vibration of the diesel generating set affecting the tightness of the terminations Due to site condition cable termination may only be made at a particular side of the alternator The rating assigned to the alternator by the manufacturer shall be of maximum continuous rating The alternator shall be provided w
444. remote feeding circuit breaker open Indication of the remote condition shall be by single purpose circuit care being taken that the conductors used are adequately screened and shielded to minimise both transverse and longitudinal voltages resulting from electromagnetic induction and differences in earth potential The cable containing cores for interlocking circuits shall be separate from all other multi core cables All interlocking circuits shall be of the go and return design and in no instance will interconnection of batteries in different locations be permitted Where a circuit breaker is capable of manual operation in addition to electrical operation except where such manual operation is possible only for maintenance purposes key operated interlocking shall additionally be provided operative only in the instance of manual operation Electrical interlocks on withdrawable equipment shall be arranged so that when withdrawn the equipment operation will be independent of the remote interlocking contacts In addition the interlocks shall be such that when the equipment is withdrawn the interlocking of associated apparatus is correct and operation of the equipment in the withdrawn position will have no effect Locking Facilities Locking facilities shall be provided so that the circuit breaker can be prevented from being closed when it is open and from being manually tripped when it is closed These facilities shall not requir
445. rent setting from 10 to 40 in 5 tappings and with time setting from 0 to 1 3 seconds The relay shall be of draw out case type flush mounted on the front panel The characteristic of the relay shall match with that of the Supply Company and c Shunt Trip Release It shall be operated by a d c supply of 24V or 30V obtained from the secondary batteries complete with battery charger etc of suitable rating Note Other voltages may be specified to suit particular project Section C11 EE_GS Page 7 of 11 2012 Edition C11 10 C11 11 Alternatively Digital Protection Relay complying with Clause C5 23 of this Specification can also be used Unless otherwise specified Digital Power Analyzer to be used shall comply with the requirements stipulated in Clause C5 24 of this Specification SUPPLY COMPANY METERING Provision shall be made where specified and or shown on the Drawings for the accommodation of the Supply Company s metering equipment upon the Switchboard The metering equipment will be supplied and mounted by the Supply Company on Site The metering compartment shall be complete with a hinged glazed door for meter viewing The accommodation for the Supply Company s metering equipment shall include a suitable insulating panel for mounting the meters and suitable fuses to protect the voltage coil circuits to each meter The mains side of the fuseholders shall be wired to the incoming supply mains Fuses shall be of
446. required for installations within ventilated ceiling void The flexible conduit adaptor shall comprise two parts an inner core and an outer ferrule The inner core screws into the bore of the conduit together with an outer ferrule which caps off the end of the conduit so that the adaptor can provide an extremely strong joint The core shall lock against the outer ferrule and isolate any sharp cut edges in the conduit Steel Conduit Fitting All steel conduit fittings shall comply with IEC 61386 21 2002 and other associated Parts of the Standard Adaptable boxes complete with covers shall be of cast iron or galvanized steel Boxes of the preferred sizes as given in IEC 60670 1 2003 and other associated Parts of the Standard shall be used Circular boxes dome covers and hook covers shall be of galvanized malleable cast iron complying with IEC 60670 1 2003 Ceiling mounted boxes shall be of deep pattern type having an internal depth of not less than 60 mm Bushes and tube ends shall be of brass Distance spacing saddles shall be of galvanized cast iron The screws for tightening and fixing the saddles shall be of brass Solid or inspection tee pieces or elbows shall NOT be used on any conduit installation Metal Boxes for Electrical Accessories Metal boxes complete with covers for enclosure of electrical accessories in conduit installation shall comply with IEC 60670 1 2003 Boxes used to house accessories such as domestic switc
447. requirements of IEC 60228 2004 The CSA of the neutral conductor shall not be less than that of the phase conductors unless otherwise specified Fire Performance of Fire Resistant Cables The materials for insulation and outer covering if exists of fire resistant cable shall be of low emission of smoke and corrosive gases characteristics when affected by fire Fire resistant cable shall be type tested to the following fire performance requirement i Circuit integrity BS 6387 1994 i Flame propagation IEC 60332 1 1 2004 IEC 60332 1 2 2004 or IEC 60332 3 24 2009 Gii Smoke emission IEC 61034 2 2006 and iv Acid gas emission IEC 60754 1 1994 IEC 60754 2 1997 EN 50267 2 1 1999 or EN 50267 2 2 1999 STEEL CONDUIT AND ACCESSORIES C221 Steel Conduit Steel conduits except flexible conduits shall be of heavy gauge screwed longitudinally welded All steel conduits shall comply with IEC 61386 21 2002 Section C2 EE_GS Page 5 of 11 2012 Edition C222 C2 2 3 C2 2 4 C2 2 5 Steel Flexible Conduit Steel flexible conduits and solid type brass adaptors shall comply with IEC 61386 23 2002 In addition the steel flexible conduits shall be metallic type with PVC oversheath Oversheath materials of low emission of smoke and corrosive gas characteristics shall be provided where specified However neither oversheath of PVC nor materials with low emission of smoke and corrosive gas characteristics shall be
448. ricated ball bearings ii Fan blades The fan shall be fitted with two or more well balanced blades so as to be reasonably free from vibration The blade assemblies shall consist of blades manufactured from heavy gauge aluminium riveted to steel blade carriers The blade carriers shall be manufactured from mild steel plate of not less than 40mm width at the narrowest point pressed to shape Where the blade carriers are twisted to give the required angle of incidence to the blades there shall be large radius bends to prevent stress concentrations in the blade carriers The blade carriers shall be securely fastened to the frame of the motor by machine screws and spring washers the whole designed to ensure that there is no possibility of a blade becoming detached during operation Section C10 EE_GS Page 3 of 50 2012 Edition b c Connecting piece capacitor housing i ii The plastic terminal block and capacitor shall be mounted in a ferrous metal connecting piece located between the fan and the down rod assembly The leads from the stator windings shall be connected to the terminal block An earthing terminal consisting of a round head brass screw and washer shall be provided on the connecting piece All exposed metal parts of the fan shall be connected to this earthing terminal The bottom portion of the connecting piece shall be screwed on the shaft of the motor The connecting piece shall be tightened
449. rills toasters and similar portable cooking appliances Household and Similar Electrical Appliances Safety Part 2 23 Particular Requirements for Appliances for Skin or Hair Care Household and similar electrical appliances Safety Part 2 3 Particular requirements for electric irons Household and similar electrical appliances Safety Part 2 2 Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners and _ water suction cleaning appliances Annex I Page 14 of 18 C10 15 1 HG C10 15 1 i C10 15 3 e C10 15 1 ai C10 15 3 Hq C10 15 3 ai C10 15 4 b C10 16 1 b C10 17 1 a C10 22 1 a C10 18 1 c C10 32 2 a C10 19 1 c C10 20 1 C10 21 1 C10 23 1 C10 24 1 a C10 27 1 b C10 28 1 a EE_GS 2012 Edition Standard Description Part and Clause No TEC 60335 2 40 2006 Household and similar electrical appliances C10 29 1 a Safety Part 2 40 Particular requirements for C10 30 1 a electrical heat pumps air conditioners and C10 31 2 a dehumidifiers ISO 5151 1994 Non Ducted Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps C10 31 3 d Testing and Rating for Performance ISO 8187 1991 Household Refrigerating Appliances Refrigerator C10 32 2 b Freezers Characteristics and Test Methods C10 32 3 b i TEC 60598 2 4 1997 Part 2 Particular Requirements Section 4 C10 33 2 a Portable General Purpose Luminaires IEC 60068 2 29 1987 Basic Environmental Testing Procedures Pa
450. ripping following mains interruption and on transfer from backup source The VSD shall be capable of running with no motor connected during functional testing The VSD shall have voltage frequency V f ratio suitable for centrifugal pumps and fans control Selectable V f ratios shall be provided and it shall not be possible to set a constant V f Section C5 EE_GS Page 32 of 62 2012 Edition ratio to prevent damage to connected equipment and to optimise energy usage C5 19 2 Performance Requirements a b VSD shall be fully rated to provide the performance as follows 1 ii iii iv v vi minimum efficiency of 95 at 100 load and not less than 90 at any other operating loads output torque shall be limited to 105 of full load torque no facility for reversing the motor rotation shall be incorporated the limit of total harmonic current distortion produced by the equipment shall not exceed the following limits for installation supplied at 380 220V Circuit current at rated load Maximum total condition I at 380V 220V harmonic distortion 1 lt 30A 20 30A lt I lt 300A 15 300A lt I lt 600A 12 600A lt I lt 1500A 8 1 gt 1500A 5 comply with the Code of Practice for Energy Efficiency of Building Services Installations in Building and VSD shall have a maximum capacity as specified in the Particular Specification The following minimum features sha
451. rought out to a separate star point terminal box and shorted with an insulated copper bar of cross sectional area not less than the conductor of the terminal lead Studs shall be so fixed as to prevent the terminal leads from turning when the nuts are tightened down Means shall be provided to prevent slackening of cable connections due to vibration Section C13 EE_GS Page 6 of 38 2012 Edition d e Motor Supply Cables Motor terminations shall be suitable for connection of high voltage power supply cables which shall be cross linked polyethylene insulated PVC sheathed galvanised steel wire and PVC covered XLPE SWA PVC copper cables as specified in Clause C13 6 Clearances and Creepage Distances Electrical clearance and creepage distances shall comply with Table C13 2 8 e below These clearance and creepage distances shall also apply to terminals or connectors which have to be insulated on site and shall apply even though the terminals or connectors are fully insulated but are not intended to apply to permanently insulated conductors Table C13 2 8 e Clearance and Creepage Distances for High Voltage Terminations Minimum Creepage Rated Minimum Clearance Distances over Bushings Voltage and Surfaces Resistant Between Between To Earth Fase To Earth m N ee BET ad 3 190 C13 2 9 Motor Termination Boxes a Construction Cable boxes for motor power supply shall be of a type fault tested design as fo
452. rpressure disconnection device for protection against low fault currents shall be provided Control Relays The capacitors in each bank shall be controlled by an automatic multi step capacitor control relay capable of switching the appropriate amount of capacitors IN or OUT so as to achieve the best average power factor A no volt resetting feature shall be incorporated to ensure that in the event of power interruption lasting for a period over 50ms all capacitors involved shall be disconnected from the L V installation and re connected in accordance with the aforementioned arrangement upon supply resumption The relay shall be commanded by a microprocessor which measures the reactive power of an installation and gives the necessary instructions to the relay for connecting or disconnecting the capacitors in order to maintain the desired power factor The microprocessor shall be capable to ensure an uniform aging of contactors and capacitors by using a circular connection sequence which takes into account the time that each capacitor has been switched on First In First Out FIFO System The control relay shall include a fully operational alarm system which shall operate in case the equipment cannot reach the required power factor LED LCD indicator shall be provided to show which step the capacitors are connected The control relay shall have the following characteristics 1 Dual voltage 220 or 380 V ii Control curr
453. rs being switched and in particular the starting torque current starting time and frequency of operation Motor of more than 0 5 kW rating shall be provided with a starter designed to perform the following functions efficiently and safely To start the motor without damage to the drive or driven equipment whilst regulating the starting current to the satisfaction of the power supply company and ensuring that at all stages of starting the motor will develop sufficient torque to accelerate the load To stop the motor To prevent damage to the motor due to overload under voltage disconnection of one phase To prevent damage to reduced voltage started motors and danger to personnel due to resumption of the electricity supply following a failure To limit the damage to the motor due to stalling or internal electrical or mechanical faults by quickly disconnecting the supply and To prevent damage to the motor or the starter itself due to improper unskilled or hesitant operation or failure to complete a starting sequence once it is connected Motor starters shall comply with the Supply Rules of the power utility companies Section C5 EE_GS Page 58 of 62 2012 Edition v vi vii viii ix x xi xii Each motor starter assembly shall comprise fused switchgear contactors protection relays main and auxiliary contacts and associated accessories For starter to be installed in motor
454. rs are installed they shall be arranged as evenly as practicable around the outside walls of the structure starting from the corners Each down conductor shall be connected to an earth termination Section B8 EE_GS Page 12 of 14 2012 Edition B8 5 6 B8 5 7 B8 5 8 B8 5 9 B8 5 10 Test Joint Test joints shall be of phosphor bronze gunmetal or copper They shall comprise a heavy circular base to which a heavy circular cover of the same material shall be bolted The flat copper conductor shall be overlapped and placed so that they are clamped between the cover and the base by means of at least four screws or studs The test joints shall be positioned so that they shall not be tampered with by unauthorized persons In cases where this is not possible the earth tape rod connector clamp shall be used as an alternative test point in place of the test joint Earth Termination Unless otherwise specified earth termination shall be of rod electrodes complying with Clause B7 3 Each earth termination shall have a resistance to earth not exceeding the product given by 10Q times the number of earth terminations to be provided The whole of the lightning protection system shall have a combined resistance to earth not exceeding 10Q Where due to local conditions it is difficult to obtain a value of less than 10Q by the sole use of rod electrodes alternative or additional methods e g the use of deep bore holes the installation o
455. rt 2 C11 4 Tests Tests Eb and Guidance Bump IEC 60068 2 64 1993 Environmental Testing Part 2 Test Methods Test C11 4 BS 6231 2006 IEC 62053 2003 IEC 60051 1997 BS 921 1976 ISO 8528 2005 BS EN 590 2004 ISO 8528 2 2005 ISO 8528 3 2005 ISO 8528 5 2005 BS EN 55014 1997 Fh Vibration Broad Band Random Digital Control and Guidance Electrical cables Single core PVC insulated flexible cables of rated voltage 600 1000 V for switchgear and controlgear wiring Electricity metering equipment a c Particular requirements Direct Acting Indicating Analogue Electrical Measuring Instruments and Their Accessories Rubber mats for electrical purposes Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven alternating current generating sets Automotive fuels Diesel Requirements and test methods Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven alternating current generating sets Part 2 Engines Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven alternating current generating sets Part 3 Alternating current generators for generating sets Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven alternating current generating sets Part 5 Generating sets Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Disturbance Characteristics of Electrical Motor Operated and Thermal Appliances for Household and Similar Purposes Electric Tools and Similar Electric Apparatus Annex I Page 15 of 18 C11 7 C13 3 1 f C11 9 C11
456. s Import Banning Regulation CAP 403C Laws of Hong Kong shall be used as insulation material in the refrigerator Internal Lighting The Fresh Food Storage Compartment of the refrigerators shall be supplied with an interior light of sufficient capacity to illuminate the entire interior This light complete with air tight flame retardant lamp guard shall be activated by a door operated switch The light and switch shall be protected from condensate drip Refrigeration Unit 1 The refrigeration unit shall be hermetically sealed in a steel housing and fitted with an automatic self resetting motor overload device and ii The refrigeration unit shall be designed to be free from radio or TV reception interference or if necessary shall be fitted with an appropriate suppression system as laid down in the Telecommunication Control of Interference Regulations CAP 106B Laws of Hong Kong Door Gasket 1 The door gasket shall be robust and manufactured from a rubber base material ii It shall contain a fungoid inhibitor to prevent fungoid growth and discolouration and Section C10 EE_GS Page 46 of 50 2012 Edition g h i Q iii In the case of a magnetic gasket the magnetic ceramic insert must be full length on all sides so fitted with absence of gaps at the corners Shelves and Internal Fittings i The shelves made of either wire or bar shall be adequately protected against rusting and corrosion
457. s Group 3 Self contained Emergency Fluorescent Luminaires C7 5 1 General C7 5 2 Standards C7 5 3 Functional Requirements C7 5 4 Construction Blank Fluorescent Lamps Electronic Ballasts C7 8 1 General C7 8 2 Construction C7 8 3 Performance Requirements C7 8 4 Additional Requirements for Dimmable Electronic Ballasts Table of Contents EE_GS Page 16 of 25 2012 Edition SECTION C8 SECTION C9 SECTION C10 HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE LUMINAIRE AND LAMP C8 1 C82 C8 3 C8 4 C8 5 General High Pressure Sodium Vapour Discharge Lamp SON T and SON E or LBS HST and HSE Elliptical High Pressure Mercury Vapour Discharge Lamp MBF or LBS HME Linear Metal Halide Linear High Pressure Sodium Lamp Luminaire for Floodlighting C8 5 1 General C8 5 2 Construction C8 5 3 Lamps LIGHT EMITTING DIODE LUMINAIRE amp DRIVER C9 1 C9 2 C9 3 C9 4 General Electronic Driver LED Module Performance Requirements DOMESTIC APPLIANCES C10 1 C10 2 C10 3 C10 4 C10 5 C10 6 C10 7 General C10 1 1 Compliance with Regulation C10 1 2 General Requirements C10 1 3 Technical Literature 900 mm 1200 mm and 1400 mm Ceiling Fan C10 2 1 General Requirements C10 2 2 Performance Requirements C10 2 3 Construction 400 mm Sweep Auto Cycle Oscillating Fan C10 3 1 General Requirements C10 3 2 Performance Requirements C10 3 3 Construction 400 mm Sweep Wall Fan C10 4 1 General Requirements C10 4 2 Performan
458. s Inch Series Tubular Box Spanners Fire tests on building materials and structures Part 4 Non combustibility test for materials Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles Specifications and test methods Annex I Page 2 of 18 B5 1 1 B7 10 1 B5 2 1 B5 2 3 B5 6 1 B5 8 B7 6 4 B8 1 3 B8 1 4 B8 1 5 B8 2 7 B8 2 9 C2 2 3 C2 2 4 C2 2 5 C2 3 3 C4 1 B6 10 C5 9 1 C5 9 4 C6 1 C6 2 C6 3 C6 4 C6 10 6 C6 11 5 B7 10 1 B7 10 1 C2 1 3 C2 1 3 g C2 1 3 h C2 1 4 d C2 1 4 e B7 12 1 B7 12 1 C5 7 1 C5 7 2 B8 2 5 B8 3 1 a B8 3 1 c B8 3 1 a B8 3 6 C7 4 4 a C12 7 5 a i C12 7 5 b i B8 3 2 c B8 3 4 B8 3 6 C7 4 4 a B8 3 5 B8 3 5 B8 3 8 B8 4 4 EE_GS 2012 Edition Standard Description Part and Clause No TEC 60502 1 2009 TEC 62305 1 2006 ISO 8502 2006 TEC 60454 3 1 2002 BS 1210 1963 BS EN ISO 4016 2001 BS EN ISO 4018 2001 BS EN ISO 4034 2001 ISO 885 2000 ISO 683 13 1986 BS 3858 1992 IEC 60227 3 1997 BS 7211 1998 TEC 60245 7 1994 IEC 60227 4 1997 BS 7629 1 2008 Power Cables with Extruded Insulation and Their Accessories for Rated Voltages from 1 kV Um 1 2 kV up to 30 kV Um 36 kV Part 1 Cables for Rated Voltages of 1 kV Um 1 2 kV and 3 kV Um 3 6kV Protection against lightning Part 1 General principles Preparation of steel substrates
459. s are used for three core cables the sweating sockets on the two outer phases shall be so fixed to incline towards the centre to minimise bending of the cable cores Where there is more than one core per phase the socket block shall be so fixed as to minimise bending of the cable cores and spacer clips shall be used Labels and Warning Notice a Labels shall be fixed by screws on the non detachable parts of the panel at a height of 1350 mm or above b Danger H V Live Terminals fe fi mi lE tp FS FS fi warning labels shall be attached to the access covers of the air insulated cable boxes CT chambers and busbar and shall be colored red with white lettering in both English amp Chinese characters c In addition to automatic screening shutters and barriers warning labels shall also be provided for all live parts such as test terminal blocks HIGH VOLTAGE AUTO TRANSFORMERS B9 6 1 B9 6 2 The auto transformers shall be mounted firmly on to the concrete floor finished to the standard requirements as recommended by the equipment manufacturer The floor construction shall be designed to withstand the operating weight of the auto transformers The installation shall be carried out in strict accordance with the recommendations so as to keep the noise and vibration generated by the auto transformers to the minimum HIGH VOLTAGE POWER FACTOR CORRECTION CAPACITORS B9 7 1 B9 7 2 Positio
460. s of IEC 60439 3 2001 C5 11 MCCB DISTRIBUTION BOARD C5 11 1 General The enclosure of an MCCB distribution board shall be constructed from sheet steel having a thickness of not less than 1 5 mm and shall be designed for general commercial and light industrial applications The enclosure shall be designed with ingress protection not less than IP 41 The design construction and testing specifications of the distribution board shall comply with IEC 60439 1 2004 Section C5 EE_GS Page 15 of 62 2012 Edition C5 11 2 C5 11 3 Type of MCCB Distribution Board MCCB distribution board shall be of two types viz Type A and Type B Type A MCCB distribution board shall be suitable for accommodating in any combination the double pole and triple pole MCCB of 100A and 250A frame size respectively Type B MCCB distribution board shall be suitable for accommodating triple pole MCCB of 250A frame size MCCB distribution board shall each be provided with a moulded case isolating switch having a current rating not less than that of the supply side protective device Moulded case isolating switch shall meet the relevant requirements of Clauses C5 1 and C5 2 Busbar MCCB distribution board shall be provided with vertical triple pole and neutral copper busbars of rating not less than that of the supply side protective device subject to a minimum of 250A The configuration of the busbars busbar supports and busbar mounting arrangement sh
461. s or other thrust absorbing device shall be provided at the bottom of each run and after each flexible joint b The busbar trunking system shall be terminated in a stop end unit B6 12 3 Tap off Branch circuits shall be connected to the busbars by tap off units or cable clamping devices Drilling of busbars shall be permitted only if the mechanical strength will not be impaired and the current density of the busbars will not exceed the permissible level after drilling B6 12 4 Fire Barrier At the position of the fire barrier the busbars shall be insulated with self extinguishing heat shrinkable insulating sleeves of suitable operating temperature extended to approximately 150 mm on each side of the fire barrier Section B6 EE_GS Page 3 of 5 2012 Edition B6 13 B6 12 5 Mounting Brackets Mounting brackets shall be provided for supporting the busbar trunking from the building structure The brackets shall have the same finish as the enclosure and shall allow not less than 20 mm adjustment clearance from the wall REQUIREMENT FOR ALL INSULATED BUSBAR TRUNKING SYSTEM B6 13 1 Application All insulated busbar trunking system shall be generally used for a combination of extensive vertical and horizontal run of busbar mains or in an environment where weather proofing or water proofing of the system is required B6 13 2 Busbar Jointing Two sections of the busbar trunking shall be joined by connecting the joint ends of the b
462. s possible B2 2 WIRING IN STEEL TRUNKING SYSTEM B2 2 1 General Where steel trunking is specified they shall be installed neatly on the surface of the walls columns beams or flushed with floor screeding and shall be installed along a vertical or a horizontal plane The complete trunking installation shall be mechanically and electrically continuous throughout and effectively earthed Wiring system in trunking installation shall consist of non sheathed copper cables or sheathed copper cables Cables for 3 phase circuit shall be 450 750V grade or above Cables in each final circuit and or in each sub main shall be bunched and tied or clipped together Particular precaution should be taken in situations where high temperature cables may be touched or where they may touch other Section B2 EE_GS Page 8 of 19 2012 Edition B2 2 2 B2 2 3 materials Where cable trunking is required to be installed on floor to meet the site constraints and special environmental conditions such as inside lift machine room plant room etc this may be permissable subject to safety consideration workmanship and approval by the Architect Provision of Cable Retaining Bar and Cable Support Surface trunking which is installed in such a position that the cables might fall out when the cover is removed shall be fitted with cables retaining bars or other suitable devices to prevent the cables from falling out Surface trunking installed ver
463. se approved oil resisting synthetic rubber gaskets shall not be used except where the synthetic rubber is used as a bonding medium for cork or similar material ii Pressure Relief Device Each tank shall be fitted with an approved pressure relief device designed to protect the tank from damage and control the explosion of oil under internal fault conditions The device shall operate at a static pressure of less than the hydraulic test pressure for transformer tank but not exceeding 70 kPa Means shall be provided to prevent the ingress of moisture and dust Section C13 EE_GS Page 31 of 38 2012 Edition iii iv Unless otherwise approved the relief device shall be mounted on the main tank and if on the cover shall be fitted with a skirt projecting 25 mm inside the tank to prevent gas accumulation If a diaphragm is used it shall be of approved design and material and situated above the maximum oil level Tank Cover Each tank cover shall be of adequate strength and shall not distort when lifted Inspection openings shall be provided as necessary for changing tap position Each inspection opening shall not be less than 450 mm by 360 mm and shall not weigh more than 25 kg The tank cover shall be provided with lifting welded eyes The bolt holds in all cover plates shall be provided with washers which will prevent the collection of moisture in the bolt hole The tank cover shall be fitted with pockets for a thermometer an
464. sealing of the gas compartment shall be designed so that there is no need for the SFs gas to be replenished within reasonable periods The gas leakage shall not exceed 1 per annum at site ambient temperature An external contact indicator shall be provided to check the extent of contact wear Means shall also be provided to allow access to the contacts of the interrupter units for necessary inspection and maintenance All contact assemblies shall be replaceable Safeguards shall be provided to prevent incorrect replacement of contacts The designed electrical and mechanical life shall be at least 5 000 and 10 000 cycles respectively The circuit breaker shall be capable of undergoing 40 cycles of fault breaking operations at 50 rated short circuit breaking current or equivalent without any need of opening up the tank for inspection or contact replacement Instructions for post fault maintenance gas top up contact and seal replacement shall be clearly detailed in the manual Operating Mechanisms The circuit breaker operating mechanism shall be of the following types as specified Stored energy operation by means of a manually charged spring with mechanical release Stored energy operation by means of a motor charged spring with manual and electrical release and Solenoid operated The mechanism shall be of the trip free type so that the circuit breaker shall be free to open during the closing operation immediately its trip
465. sentative the Contractor shall give due advanced notice of not less than 3 days and provide details of date time and list of items to be tested and commissioned to the Architect or his representative for approval The Contractor shall follow the details of the testing and commissioning procedures as shown in Section D4 Section D3 EE_GS Page of 1 2012 Edition D4 1 D4 2 D4 3 SECTION D4 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING GENERAL Upon completion of the installed works the Contractor shall give due advanced notice and provide details of date time and list of testing and commissioning works to the Architect or his representative for approval The Contractor shall submit the appropriate schedule and phasing of the testing and commissioning works as agreed by the Architect or his representative Where testing and commissioning works are required to be witnessed by the Architect or his representative and site supervisory staff the Contractor shall carry out the proper testing and commissioning works before inviting them to witness the works TESTING AND COMMISSIONING PROCEDURES The Contractor shall carry out the testing and commissioning works in accordance with the Testing and Commissioning Procedure for Electrical Installation in Government Building TESTING OF EMERGENCY LIGHTING EXIT SIGN AND EMERGENCY GENERATOR INSTALLATIONS Where there are emergency lighting exit sign and emergency generator installations included in the C
466. set facilities Under volt release protection device Unless otherwise specified it shall be arranged to provide automatic restart on restoration of mains voltage Current transformers with suitable ratio output and accuracy for motor protection Local off remote control selector switch lockable in each position Start and stop push buttons Indicating lamps for motor running off and tripped on fault Dry contacts wired to terminals for remote indication of motor running off tripped on fault and summary alarm to supervisory control panels Terminals wired to provide for connection to emergency stop push button and remote start stop of the motor 3 Hour run meter and Lamp test button Section C5 EE_GS Page 60 of 62 2012 Edition c Star delta Starters i ii Unless otherwise specified in the General Specification or Particular Specification for the specific type of installations motors rated at and above 11kW and up to 55kW shall be star delta started to limit the maximum starting current to within 2 5 times the rated motor full load current Star delta starters shall be equipped as per DOL starters specified above with the following additional provisions Triple pole air break contactors with electrical and mechanical interlock arranged for automatic star delta transition Calibrated and adjustable solid state timer for automatic star delta transition and A triple pole
467. setting shall be accomplished by plugging in setting pins and a minimum setting period of 15 minutes shall be achievable All component parts shall be of robust design constructed from durable materials and capable of maintaining proper functions and high accuracy and not subject to easy wear and tear during normal operation The whole unit shall be encompassed in a metal or moulded box with ingress protection not less than IP53 to IEC 60529 2009 The box shall be suitable for wall mounting and entry of a 20 mm conduit An inspection glass window and quick action fastener shall be fitted on the front lid of the box Time switch shall incorporate the following features a The clock shall be of direct reading type with minute adjustable knob to set time precisely to the minute Accuracy of the clock shall be within 15 sec per month b A long life cassette type alkaline battery back up device shall be incorporated to provide 360 hours continuous operation upon power failure c The switch shall consists of single pole single throw silver contacts capable of accommodating a minimum load of 20A at 250V a c resistive 7 5A inductive at 0 7 power factor or 10A incandescent lamps The contacts shall be capable of being isolated for external circuit connection d A changeover switch shall be provided for selecting the ON AUTO OFF mode of operation and e Rated power consumption of the whole unit shall not exceed 2 5W C4 3
468. shall be agreed by the Architect or his representative before any inspection and testing and commissioning work are carried out Section D1 EE_GS Page 1 of 2 2012 Edition Table D1 1 Testing Instrument Required for Acceptance Tests Tests for which Test Test Instrument Instrument can Resolution Accuracy Current Voltage Perform Multi tester 1 Continuity of 0 0lohm 2 to comprising protective on low 2 low voltage conductor scale ohmmeter 2 Continuity of ammeter ring conductor and voltage 3 Polarity tester DC amp 4 Current AC measurement 5 Voltage measurement Earth loop 1 Earth fault loop 5 to tester test 5 2 Continuity of protective conductor 3 Earth electrode resistance RCD tester RCD test Test current 10 Time duration 5 Insulation Insulation 250V for 3 to resistance resistance test ELV 3 tester circuits 500V for circuits up to 500V 1 000V for circuits between 500V to 1 000V Low Ductor Test Up to 10A 5 to resistance D C 5 ohmmeter Section D1 EE_GS Page 2 of 2 2012 Edition D2 1 D2 2 D2 3 D2 4 SECTION D2 ROUTINE INSPECTION OFF SITE ROUTINE INSPECTION AND FUNCTIONAL TEST Before carrying out any off site inspection and functional test the Contractor shall give due advanced notice and provide details of date time and list of inspections and tests to the Architect or his representative for approval
469. shall be arranged for operation whilst the main circuit is live but no current passing The design shall be such that it is impossible for the isolating devices to be opened by forces due to current in the primary circuit and shall be interlocked with the circuit breaker so that it is impossible to make or break current with the isolating device Attempted isolation shall not trip the circuit breaker When isolation is effected by withdrawal of the circuit breaker provision shall be made for positively locating the circuit breaker in the service isolated and earthing positions Stops shall be provided to prevent over travel and each position shall be clearly indicated Preferably a mechanical selector mechanism shall be utilised such that when a particular position is selected it is impossible to locate the circuit breaker in any other position Isolating devices shall incorporate self aligning contacts the fixed contact of which shall be such that access can readily be obtained for maintenance purposes Overcurrent and Earth Fault Protection All circuit breakers other than those used for controlling the incoming supply shall have overcurrent tripping facilities to give time delay overload current protection and instantaneous short circuit interruption The time current characteristics shall be submitted for inspection Shunt trip coils operated by power supply from the mains shall not be used Section C13 EE_GS Page 17 of 38 2012 E
470. shall be as near to the door as practicable Time Switch Time switch shall be housed in a factory or purpose made metal enclosure provided with a removal cover of durable clear plastic material Application in Bathroom No switch shall be installed inside a toilet or a room containing a fixed bath or shower All control switches shall be located immediately outside the room This restriction does not apply to insulating cord switches remotely operated switches using mechanical actuators with linkage incorporating insulating components switched supplied from Separated Extra Low Voltage SELV and shaver units B4 4 INSTALLATION OF SOCKET OUTLETS B4 4 1 B4 4 2 B4 4 3 General Socket outlet intended for supplying a fixed or stationary appliance shall be located as near as possible to the appliance Socket outlet shall be mounted at a height of 1350 mm above finished floor level in kitchens sculleries ironing rooms and the like In other locations they shall be mounted at 300 mm from finished floor level 75 mm from surface top measured from bottom of socket outlet or as specified Shaver Supply Unit The complete unit shall be enclosed in a galvanized metal box for flush mounting or a galvanized cast iron or plastic surface box for surface mounting Socket Outlet at Hazardous Area The installation of socket outlets in hazardous areas should be avoided as far as possible Where it is absolutely essential to instal
471. shall be such that individual circuits on different units are in the same relative physical positions Interlocking Gear Interlocks shall be of the mechanical or key operated type and shall be provided to prevent the following operations 1 A moving portion from being withdrawn from or inserted into the isolating contacts when the circuit breaker is closed ii The closing of the circuit breaker unless the movable portion is correctly plugged in or isolated from the equipment Section C13 EE_GS Page 18 of 38 2012 Edition iii The movable portion being withdrawn or replaced unless the circuit breaker is isolated and in the appropriate position iv The movable portion being plugged in without the circuit breaker tank in position v The circuit breaker being closed in the SERVICE or EARTH location without completing the appropriate auxiliary circuits and vi To apply an earth to busbars until all circuit breakers which can feed the busbars are locked open When key interlocking is employed any attempt to remove the trapped key shall not cause closing or opening of the associated equipment Where a circuit breaker is fitted with means for mechanical or electrical operation interlocks shall be provided so that it is impossible for the mechanical and electrical devices to operate simultaneously The earthing devices shall be provided with interlocks to ensure correct operation in conjunction with the associated
472. sible plate mounted external to the current transformer All connections from secondary windings shall be brought out and taken by means of separate insulated leads to a terminal board mounted in an accessible position Where multi ratio secondary windings are required a label shall be provided at the secondary terminal board clearly indicating the connections required for each ratio Section C13 EE_GS Page 23 of 38 2012 Edition C13 3 11 Current transformers for indication or metering shall have their secondary windings earthed at the switchgear The secondary windings of current transformer for protection shall be earthed at the panel which accommodates the associated relay The earth connection shall be made via a removable link Each current transformer shall have a certified maximum rating of at least 1 2 times the rated current Voltage Transformers Voltage transformers shall comply with IEC 60044 2 2003 and IEC 60044 5 2004 and suitable for the operation of protective gear voltage regulating equipment instruments and or metering All voltage transformers shall be of the dry type with epoxy encapsulation The rated output per phase at a power factor 0 8 lagging shall not be less than 100 VA The rated voltage factor shall be 1 2 They shall have a measuring accuracy class of 0 5 and a protective accuracy class of 3P Voltage transformers shall be capable of carrying continuously without injurious heating 50 burden above the
473. solators fuse switches and switch fuses b Circuit breakers including air circuit breakers ACB moulded case circuit breakers MCCB miniature circuit breakers MCB residual current operated circuit breakers without integral overcurrent protection RCCB and residual current operated circuit breakers with integral overcurrent protection RCBO c Fuses d Busbar chambers and distribution boards and e Electromechanical contactors motor starters and automatic changeover switches Section C5 EE_GS Page 1 of 62 2012 Edition C5 1 2 C5 1 3 C5 1 4 C5 1 5 C5 1 6 Service Condition The following service conditions shall apply a Ambient temperature peak from minus 5 C to plus 40 C for 4 hours continuously with an average from 0 C to plus 35 C over only 24 hours period b Altitude up to 2000 m above sea level c Relative humidity up to 99 d Pollution Degree 3 Conductive pollution occurs or dry non conductive pollution occurs which becomes conductive due to condensation and e Climatic condition Tropical Hong Kong Short circuit Rating and Continuous Current Rating Switchgear shall be suitably rated for the specified prospective short circuit current which can occur at the point of its installation It shall also be rated for uninterrupted duty when carrying continuously the specified full load current For non automatic switching devices the rated short time withstandi
474. stem with ballcock valve overflow drain and all necessary accessories shall be provided to meet the local regulations and the operational requirement b The tank shall be fabricated from mild steel plates of 3mm thickness welded onto a mild steel frame To stiffen the tank mild steel flat bars are to be intermittently welded on the inside of the tank c All steel work mild steel angle stand including the surfaces of the tank shall be painted with one coat of best quality primer and two coats of best quality paint Colour of the tank shall be directed by the Architect or his Representative Pipework and Valve All pipework shall be R250 copper pipe to BS EN 1057 1996 Jointing method for pipe size 65 mm and above shall be of the flanged brazing or bronze welded type All pipes shall be properly pitched and supported with strong hangers brackets and saddles The support system shall be designed to take into account the size of the pipelines their content and materials of construction the vibration isolation components the amount and direction of movement the location of the pipeline in relation to the building fabric and other services and the need for access Adequate provision shall be provided for free expansion and contraction of the pipeline Gate valves shall be flanged cast iron body with bronze trim cast iron wedge bronze rising stem Globe valves shall be flanged cast iron body renewable bronze disc and seat outside
475. sts on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions Part 1 1 Test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable Apparatus Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under defined conditions Part 2 Test procedure and requirements Test on Gases Evolved During Combustion of Materials from Cables Part 1 Determination of the Amount of Halogen Acid Gas Specification for Performance Requirements for Cables Required to Maintain Circuit Integrity Under Fire Conditions Conduit Systems for Cable Management Part 21 Particular Requirements Ridgid Conduit Systems Conduit Systems for Cable Management Part 23 Particular Requirements Flexible Conduit Systems Boxes and enclosures for electrical accessories for household and similar fixed electrical installations Part 21 Particular requirements for boxes and enclosures with provision for suspension means Boxes for flush mounting of electrical accessories Requirements and test methods and dimensions Annex I Page 4 of 18 C2 1 4 a C2 1 4 b C2 1 4 c C2 1 4 f C2 1 4 g C10 1 2 e C10 9 3 d ii C10 18 3 1 C10 19 3 K C10 20 3 n C10 23 3 f C2 1 4 h C2 1 4 i C2 1 4 j C2 1 4 m C2 1 6 C2 1 6 C2 1 6 C3 8 1 C2 1 6 C2 2 1 C2233 C2 3 1 C2 2 2 C2 2 3 C2 2 4 C2 2 5 C2 3 3 EE_GS 2012 Edition Standard Description Part and Clause No IEC 61386 1 2008
476. suitable for an ambient temperature of 40 C and a maximum temperature rise of 100 C Power loss of the reactor shall be less than 1 of the capacitor kVAr rating Reactors shall be manufactured in flat or round copper wire technology They shall be dried and impregnated in a vacuum which ensures they can withstand high voltages and maintain a long operating life C5 23 DIGITAL PROTECTION RELAY C5 23 1 General Requirements a b c This digital protection relay is used as standalone type The microprocessor based digital protection relay shall accept three phase inputs from industrial standard current transformers with nominal secondary current of 1 or 5 Amperes and shall sense the true RMS current values The digital protection relay shall provide time delayed three phase overcurrent protection and earth fault protection and shall allow a variety of selectable time current IDMT characteristic curves according to IEC 60255 26 2008 and associated requirements The digital protection relay shall have remote operation feature and shall be able to communicate with PC based Building Management System via a common network protocol such as Modbus Lonworks via RS232 RS485 Ethernet communication link by means of plugging in communication module and without further modification of the basic unit Section C5 EE_GS Page 47 of 62 2012 Edition d The digital protection relay shall be suitable for protection at main incoming circuit
477. suitably matched with the loading of the measuring instrument The accuracy class shall be 1 in accordance with IEC 60044 1 2003 Selector Switch for Ammeter Where a single ammeter is used to measure the current in each phase or the neutral of a three phase circuit the ammeter shall be connected to a selector switch which shall enable the ammeter to be inserted in series with each phase and the neutral in turn When the ammeter is connected to the secondary windings of the measuring current transformers the selector switch shall have facilities to prevent the current transformers from being open circuited during change over and at OFF position Section C4 EE_GS Page 5 of 9 2012 Edition C4 7 5 C4 7 6 Selector Switch for Voltmeter In a three phase circuit in which a single voltmeter is used to measure the various voltages the voltmeter shall be provided with a selector switch to enable the following voltages to be measured a voltage between each phase to neutral and b voltage between any two phases The selector switch shall also have an OFF position Meter Chamber Meter chamber for housing watt hour meter shall be made from galvanized steel of not less than 1 6 mm thick and shall be of ample size to accommodate the required number of watt hour meters and meter cables Provision shall be made to enable the watt hour meters to be fixed inside the chamber without removing the chamber from the wall or other supports
478. surance standard The CLM system shall be of proprietary product and have well proven relevant local job references For new CLM system which has not been installed before demonstration the performance of the CLM system shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Architect before approval of it SYSTEM REQUIREMENT a b c d e f The CLM system shall consist of servers user operator workstations router gateway and or interfacing unit controllers lighting control modules field devices and distributed intelligence communication bus network that enables complete control monitoring amp configuration of the lighting system from the operator workstation The user operator workstation shall comprise of the followings Keyboard and mouse minimum 21 LED LCD monitor display and A3 laser ink printer capable of handling continuous paper Field devices shall include but not limited to local lighting control switches dimming control switches lighting scene controller infrared radio frequency receiver transmitter occupancy sensors photocell and daylight sensors venetian blind switches air conditioning sensors and other devices as specified The CLM system shall be fully addressable and designed in a total system integrated approach allowing the connected field devices be independently supervised by the intelligent lighting control modules The CLM system and equipment including the lightings shall be
479. t Mounting brackets shall be heavily galvanized and stainless steel or galvanized bolts and nuts shall be used The adjustment bolts and nuts of a luminaire which is mounted on high level shall be captive to prevent accidental loss during servicing Safety chains shall be provided to hold the luminaire from falling A luminaire installed in a location within hand reach shall be of robust Section B4 EE_GS Page of 4 2012 Edition B4 2 B4 3 construct fitted with an impact resistant transparent or diffusing front panel and shall have secret key fixings for the panel to the body of the luminaire Where necessary wire guards shall be fitted over the front panel to give extra protection Cables within the outdoor luminaire shall be such a type that it can sustain the lamp operation at a high ambient temperature due to the waterproof airtight natures of the luminaire design Heat resistant cable is considered as an acceptable mean of internal cable for outdoor luminaire Any other cable type with appropriate type test certification demonstrating satisfactory use for outdoor luminaire shall be submitted for approval by the Architect Heat resistant sleeve shall be used for external cable entering the luninaire for wiring connection as far as practicable Where installation of heat resistant sleeve is found impracticable due to environmental constraints alternative mean avoiding cause of adverse effect as a result of high internal operating t
480. t smaller than that of the phase busbars and shall have adequate number of terminals for all outgoing circuits including spare ways Section C5 EE_GS Page 14 of 62 2012 Edition C5 10 5 C5 10 6 C5 10 7 Earthing Terminal Every distribution board shall be provided with an external earthing terminal In addition a multi terminal connector shall be provided within the distribution board for connection of protective conductors of all outgoing circuits including spare ways Both the external earthing terminal and the multi terminal connector for protective conductor shall be of hard drawn electro tinned copper and shall be labelled in accordance with the requirement of IEC 60439 3 2001 Provision of Spare Ways Each distribution board shall be provided with spare ways for future expansion For new installations the number of spare ways shall not be less than 20 of the total number of outgoing ways in the distribution boards Each spare way shall be blanked off with a suitable blanking plate having a finish comparable to that of the distribution board Shrouding of Live Part All conductive parts shall be properly shrouded against accidental contact by means of rigid barriers partitions of insulating materials such that accidental contact can be prevented during operation of component replacement or cable connection All conductive structural parts of the distribution boards shall comply with the protective circuit requirement
481. t an insulated terminal block inside a 47 mm deep conduit box to IEC 60670 1 2003 and the associated parts of the standard The PVC insulated cables shall then be changed into PVC insulated and sheathed cable twin core with CPC before connecting to the cooker The insulated terminal block shall be mounted on the wall at 300 mm above finished floor level The PVC insulated and sheathed cable twin core with CPC shall be 1 5 m to 2 m long to allow the cooker to be moved for cleaning purpose In a surface wiring installation PVC insulated and sheathed cable twin with CPC shall be used throughout HAND FACE DRYER The supply to an electric hand face dryer shall be by means of a fused connection unit complete with an integrated 20A D P switch and pilot light The front plate of the fused connection unit shall have an outlet hole and the necessary cord grip for the flexible cable Hand face dryer shall be installed at such a height so as to allow the nozzle to be 1150mm above finished floor level in male toilet and 1100mm in female toilet ROOM COOLER B5 10 1 Method of Supply Supply to a room cooler shall be by means of a connection unit and a control switch both of which shall have a current capacity of not less than the rated value of the room cooler The control switch shall be D P with pilot light installed at a height of 1350 mm above the finished floor level Section B5 EE_GS Page 5 of 6 2012 Edition B5 11 B5 10 2 Position of Conn
482. t be pertinent or fully cover the extent of the installation in non government buildings and there is no intimated or implied endorsement of the sales supply and installation of the materials and equipment specified in this General Specification within the territory of the HKSAR TABLE OF CONTENTS PART A SCOPE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION A1 SECTION A2 SECTION A3 SECTION A4 SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION Al 1 Installation to Comply with this General Specification Al 2 Scope of the Works Al1 3 Terms and Definitions Al 4 Singular and Plural STATUTORY OBLIGATIONS AND OTHER REGULATIONS A2 1 Statutory Obligations and Other Requirements A2 1 1 Statutory Obligations A2 1 2 Other Requirements A2 1 3 Safety Requirements A2 1 4 Technical Standards A2 2 Case of Conflict EXECUTION OF WORKS A3 1 The International System of Units SI A3 2 Programme of Works A3 3 Builder s Work A3 4 Coordination of Contract Works A3 5 Cooperation with Other Contractors A3 6 Site Supervision A3 7 Sample Board A3 8 Advice of Order Placed A3 9 Record of Materials Delivery A3 10 Protection of Materials and Equipment DRAWINGS AND MANUALS A4 1 Drawings in Electronic Format A4 2 Installation Drawings A4 2 1 Drawing Submission Schedule A4 2 2 Size of Installation Drawings A4 2 3 Contents of Installation Drawings A4 2 4 Builder s Work Drawings A4 2 5 Manufacturer s Shop Drawings Table of Contents EE_GS Page 1 of 25 2012
483. t less than 1 6 mm thick and a number of splitters made from 0 8 mm perforated galvanised steel sheets which divide the silencer into separate longitudinal airways Sound shall be attenuated by the sound absorptive fill in the splitter as air passes through those airways The sound absorbent material shall be non combustible inorganic glassfibre or mineral wool or other approved and equivalent material and shall have a glass fibre mat facing The material shall be fitted in the splitters with at least 10 compactness The material shall also be non hygroscopic resistant to attack by moulds and insects The material should be supported so that it does not shake down but remains intact during the life of the plant Bird screen made of galvanized wire mesh shall be provided with all intake silencers The acoustic fill shall be suitable for continuous exposure up to 260 C with the galvanised steel sheet having a temperature limit of 400 C A polyester membrane shall be used to line up the silencer to prevent ingress of dust and or water into the sound absorptive fill The absorptive fill in the splitters shall be firmly secured as to be free from erosion for channel velocity up to 30 m s Section C12 EE_GS Page 25 of 31 2012 Edition c d The shape of the splitters shall be designed for maximum possible sound attenuation with the minimum possible resistance to air flow Maximum allowance pressure drop is 50 Pa The minimum sound insert
484. t may each contain all live conductors of a number of final circuits provided that the effective current carrying capacity of all circuits upon taking the correction factors into consideration shall exceed the rating of their respective over current protection devices and all conditions as stipulated in Clause B2 1 21 above are satisfied For conduits serving final circuits direct from a distribution board or from an adaptable box used as a final distribution point each conduit shall contain all live cables of one final circuit only except in the case of lighting final circuit where two circuits with 1 0 mm or 1 5 mm cables will be permitted in a 20 mm diameter conduit The neutral cable of a lighting final circuit using single core cables may be routed in the conduit direct to the lighting point without passing through the switch box Termination of Bonding Conductors at Conduit Installation For surface conduit installations the supplementary bonding conductors shall be terminated at the nearest conduit or conduit box forming an integral part of the conduit installation For concealed conduit installations the supplementary bonding conductors shall be terminated at a copper earthing terminal fitted inside a metal box forming an integral part of the conduit installation The metal conduit box shall be located as near as possible to the bonding position and the exposed part of the supplementary bonding conductor shall be made as short a
485. t to a minimum of 1 0mm Where necessary suitable stiffeners shall be provided to give adequate rigidity Protection against corrosion shall be achieved by means of hot dip galvanisation anti rust painting or enamel or the use of stainless steel If stainless steel sheet is specified it shall be to ISO 683 13 1986 Table 3 Type of Condition and Surface Condition of Stainless Steel Products Symbol F9 for matt finish and Symbol F8 for polished finish CABLE MARKERS IN ADDITION TO CABLE COLOR IDENTIFICATION Cable markers where necessary shall be provided to cables in addition to their color identifications C1 8 1 Cable markers for identification purposes shall comply with BS 3858 1992 C1 8 2 The physical dimensions of cable markers and all necessary accessories shall suit and fit the sizes of cables Cable markers shall either be of closed type which have to be fitted to the cable before physical connection of cables or of open type which can be directly attached to the cables after connection C1 8 3 The materials used for the cable markers and carrier strips shall be made from Halogen free materials and flame resistance having a service temperature range between 40 C to 70 C They shall be of high mechanical strength rigidity and hardness characteristics The material shall also be chemical resistance against sodium hydroxide seawater detergent petrol diesel sodium chloride solution nitric acid ammonium hydroxide e
486. t to ensure that contacts and joints for switchgears cables busbars as well as the contacts and joints for outgoing cables and busbars are maintained in good condition and viii Temperature This shall be carried out as defined in IEC Rise Limits Test 60439 1 2004 Note Tests i to vii must be carried out on site and test viii can be carried out in factory b Testing after Connection of Supply The following tests shall be carried out after the incoming supply cables are connected and the Switchboard successfully commissioned on no load i Phase to phase voltage test ii Phase to neutral voltage test iii Phase to earth voltage test iv Neutral to earth voltage test and v Phase sequence test on each and every outgoing circuit All tests shall be witnessed by and carried out to the satisfaction of the Architect and all test results must be submitted in quadruplicate to the Architect for record purposes REQUIREMENTS DURING MAINTENANCE PERIOD Requirements during maintenance period are specified in Section E3 of this Specification Section C11 EE_GS Page 11 of 11 2012 Edition C12 1 SECTION C12 DIESEL GENERATING SET INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS OF DIESEL GENERATING SETS C12 1 1 C1212 Generating Set Rating Each diesel generating set shall be of 3 phase 4 wire output and rated at 50 Hertz 380V 0 8 power factor lagging Each generating set shall comply with ISO 8528 200
487. tc The color of cable markers shall be YELLOW in accordance with the international color code C1 8 4 The identification markings on the cable markers shall be printed in BLACK color The printed characteristics shall withstand all the usual marker tests pertaining to resistance to smearing and scratching and imperious to solvents such as acetone Section C1 EE_GS Page 4 of 4 2012 Edition SECTION C2 WIRING SYSTEM CABLES CONDUITS TRUNKING AND ACCESSORIES C2 1 CABLES IN WIRING SYSTEM C2 1 1 C2 1 2 General Wiring cables shall be manufactured under a recognized quality surveillance scheme e g British Approvals Service for Cables BASEC licence or the HAR scheme recognized by the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization CENELEC etc and bear the appropriate marking e g BASEC mark or HAR mark etc of the quality surveillance scheme Cables in wiring system shall be one or a combination of the following types Non sheathed Cables Non sheathed cables shall be to a b c d e 450 750V PVC insulated single core non sheathed copper cables with solid or stranded conductor for general purpose suitable for conductor operating temperature not exceeding 70 C code designation 60227 IEC 01 of IEC 60227 3 1997 450 750V PVC insulated single core non sheathed copper cables with flexible conductor for general purpose suitable for conductor operating temperature not exceeding
488. tective conductor Where the cables for final connection to a fixed appliance is enclosed in a flexible conduit effective earthing shall be achieved by means of a separate circuit protective conductor drawn into the flexible conduit Section B5 EE_GS Page 1 of 6 2012 Edition B5 2 B5 1 5 Appliances Requiring Exclusive Circuit The following types of domestic appliances shall be supplied from an exclusive final circuit a Household electric cooker b Water heater other than oversink water heater c Water boiler d Room cooler e Appliance having a normal power rating of 3 kW or above CEILING FAN AND CEILING MOUNTED ROTARY FAN B5 2 1 B5 2 2 B5 2 3 Method of Supply Supply to a ceiling fan or a ceiling mounted rotary fan shall be by means of a 2 A fused connection unit with earthing facilities and controlled by a 5 20 A D P switch with pilot light for maintenance purpose The fuse connection unit shall be suitable for mounting either on a conduit box to IEC 60670 1 2003 and the associated parts of the standard for concealed conduit installation or on a moulded box or plastic pattress to IEC 60670 1 2003 and the associated parts of the standard for surface conduit and surface wiring installation Fixing of Fan Every ceiling fan shall be suspended from a substantial hook fixed securely to the ceiling structure Rotary fans shall be fixed direct to the ceiling structure Fan Regulator Fan regulators shal
489. tectural Services Department the government of the Special Administrative Region LIFTING HOIST C12 10 1 One manual lifting hoist complete with trolley shall be supplied and installed for each diesel generating set The hoist shall be chain driven for maintenance and relocation purposes C12 10 2 The load chain shall be of malleable quality electrically welded pitched and of calibrated steel complying with ISO 1834 1999 1835 1980 3075 1980 3076 1984 3077 2001 and proof tested to twice the safe working load specified for the hoist and trolley C12 10 3 The hooks shall comply fully with EN 1677 5 2001 or other technically equivalent national or international standards They shall be able to rotate upon ball or roller bearings for ease of swivelling and provided with a catch to prevent displacement of wire rope from the hook C12 10 4 All moving parts of the hoist and trolley shall be greased or oiled after installation Ball or roller bearings shall be packed with appropriate grease C12 10 5 Standard I beam completed with end stopper shall be provided and ensure that the construction of the stoppers of the I beams is suitable to stop the trolley motion outside the working range C12 10 6 A qualified surveyor to carry out the formal test under load conditions is required The hoist with trolley shall be tested to a proof load of at least 125 of safe working load on site Original surveyor certificate and copy of completed forms
490. ted residual operating current shall be 30mA RCCB shall have minimum conditional short circuit making and breaking capacity of 3000A with rated residual making and breaking capacity to be ten 10 times the rated current of RCCB or 500A whichever is the greater Tripping operation of RCCB shall not involve amplification of operating residual current and shall be independent of the line voltage Operating characteristic of RCCB shall be of Type AC as specified in IEC 61008 1 2006 for which tripping is ensured for residual sinusoidal alternating current whether suddenly applied or slowly rising Type A RCCB shall be provided as specified in case of residual currents with d c components RCCB shall be instantaneous tripping type without time delay function Multi pole RCCB shall be interlocked internally such that an earth leakage current through any one phase shall trip all the poles of the RCCB simultaneously RCCEB Test Device An integral test device shall be provided on the front of every RCCB to enable automatic tripping operation be tested Operation of the test device shall create out of balance condition simulating an earth fault Section C5 EE_GS Page 11 of 62 2012 Edition C5 8 C5 7 4 C5 7 5 C5 7 6 FUSE C5 8 1 C5 8 2 RCBO General Residual current operated circuit breaker with integral overcurrent protection RCBO shall be single pole double pole or four pole current operated circuit b
491. ted potentiometer control or similar device for open loop operation it shall have an integral full 3 term PID control to provide close loop control direct from a signal transmitter without need for external signal conditioning and it shall have a facility for controlling motor anti condensation heater for heater operation when the motor is idle shall incorporate a minimum 6 pulse full wave uncontrolled diode bridge fixed voltage fed d c link with inductors and capacitors to form a filter a mains filter for EMC compliance a pulse width modulation PWM inverter bridge utilising insulated gate bipolar transistors IGBTs and output inductors in the motor lines The inverter bridge shall be controlled by a microprocessor to produce a pulse width Section C5 EE_GS Page 34 of 62 2012 Edition b modulation PWM waveform or similar technique which would result in full motor voltage and sinusoidal current mains supply in the motor circuit The VSD shall be equipped with built in RS485 232 serial communication ports The complete VSD unit shall be housed in a single front access enclosure designed and built as an integral part of the VSD The enclosure shall be of degree of protection minimum IP 20 for indoor application and minimum IP 54 for outdoor application Unless otherwise specified it shall be suitable for continuous operation without derating under ambient temperature of up to 40 C and relative humidity of up to 95
492. ter The dome cover and the conduit shall be fixed as near to the water heater as practicable In a surface wiring installation the control switch shall be mounted on a moulded box or plastic pattress Final connection to the water heater shall be taken from the control switch via a flexible cable twin with CPC The control switch shall be fixed as near to the water heater as practicable Water Boiler The installation of a water boiler shall be similar to that for water heater The control switch shall be a double pole switch of 30A rating and with pilot light Section B5 EE_GS Page 4 of 6 2012 Edition B5 7 B5 8 B5 9 B5 10 TEA URN Tea urns having a rating of 3 kW or less shall be supplied and controlled by a 15 A 3 pin switched socket outlet with pilot light while those of ratings higher than 3kW is to be supplied and controlled by fused connection unit completed with separate DP control switch with pilot light The switched socket outlet shall be fixed at a height of 1350 mm above finished floor level unless otherwise specified HOUSEHOLD ELECTRIC COOKER Supply to a household electric cooker shall be controlled by a cooker control unit of rating not less than 45 A unless otherwise specified The control unit shall be installed at a height of 1350 mm above finished floor level In a concealed or surface conduit installation the PVC insulated cables from the control unit shall be enclosed in a conduit and terminated a
493. ter electrical and mechanical properities as those of the original insulation removed and shall be adhered to the cores securely and permanently The final thickness shall be in a smooth contour throughout the whole length Every compression joint shall be of a type which has been the subject of a test certificate as described in IEC 61238 1 2003 and other associated parts of the standards When a compression joint is made the appropriate tools specified by the manufacturer of the joint connectors shall be used Joint Box and Terminating Box Boxes for joints in all power cables shall be of cast iron compound filled and of adequate size The boxes shall be fitted with suitable armouring clamps and glands The armouring of the cables shall be terminated at the armouring clamps and the inner sheath shall pass through the gland The box shall be warmed thoroughly before the compound is poured to allow total adhesion between the compound and the box The compound shall then be allowed to cool and topped up before the box is closed No air locks shall be formed within the box Plastic shells fitted with suitably sized armour bond and filled with approved type cold pouring encapsulating compound may be used as alternative for jointing PVC insulated power cables The complete jointing kit including plastic shell compound insulating tape etc shall be from the same proprietary manufacturer who is specialised in manufacturing products for this
494. ters and BS EN 12897 2006 Specification for unvented hot water storage units and packages ii For thermal cut out BS EN 60730 2 15 2007 Specification for electrical controls for household and similar general purposes and iii For temperature and pressure relief valve BS 6283 2 1991 Safety and control devices for use in hot water systems Specification for temperature relief valves for pressures from 1 bar to 10 bar The water heater shall have obtained Energy Label Grade 1 or 2 of the Energy Efficiency Office EEO of Electrical and Mechanical Services Department C10 15 2 Performance Requirements a b The hot water cylinder shall be suitable for a working pressure of 10 bar or below A test certificate shall be provided for each water heater quoting the manufacturer s serial number and confirming that a pressure test to manufacturer s standard or 1 5 times the working pressure whichever is greater has been successfully applied The hot water storage capacity shall be Size of water heater litres Hot Water Storage Capacity litres 90 From 90 litres to 100 litres 135 From 135 litres to 155 litres Section C10 EE_GS Page 24 of 50 2012 Edition C10 15 3 Specific Safety Requirements a b c d e f The safety standard to which the product conforms and the storage capacity in litres 1 should be clearly and permanently marked on the body of th
495. th sheet steel having a minimum thickness as indicated in Table C2 4 4 1 Steel flush floor and underfloor trunking shall be compatible to the requirements laid down in IEC 61084 1 1993 and IEC 61084 2 2 2003 The body and access cover of the flush floor and underfloor trunkings shall be subjected to external mechanical loads and fabricated with sheet steel having a nominal thickness as indicated in Table C2 4 4 2 Manufacturer s standard fittings such as tee or angle pieces connectors junction boxes end caps modular service outlet boxes and panels etc shall be used throughout the trunking system unless prior approval has been obtained from the Architect Class of Protection against Corrosion Steel trunking and associated fittings except service outlet panel of modular service outlet box shall have class 3 protection against corrosion in accordance with BS 4678 4 1971 i e hot dip zinc coating to BS EN 10143 2006 with a minimum coating designation of G275 The service outlet panel of modular service outlet box shall be epoxy coated unless otherwise specified Construction Steel surface and raised floor trunkings shall be of square or rectangular cross section One side of the trunking shall be removable or hinged No projection from screw or other sharp object will be allowed inside the trunking Steel flush foor and underfloor trunkings shall be designed and constructed to permit the laying of the trunking on a structural f
496. the H R C type rated at 6A with provision for sealing to prevent unauthorised removal The Switchboard shall also be provided with suitable provisions of C T Chambers for mounting the Supply Company s current transformers C T s in accessible positions Wiring between the current transformers and the meters will be carried out by the Supply Company on Site but adequate and appropriate cabling facilities for installing the said wiring shall be provided in the Switchboard LABELS Laminated self colored material labels of ample sizes shall be provided for each of the units both at the front and in the cabling compartment on the Switchboard engraved in English and Chinese characters A means of fixing these labels shall be provided other than by adhesives During the progress of manufacture of the Switchboard a schedule of labels shall be submitted for approval before engraving is carried out Warning labels shall be affixed to the rear panels and shall be colored red with white lettering in both English and Chinese characters denoting DANGER LIVE BUSBARS INSIDE fa AAP RS EDREP Similar warning labels shall be affixed at the front and in the cabling compartment for each automatic remote closing or changeover switching HEA in English and Chinese ae denoting Beware automatic closing characters In addition to automatic screening shutters and barriers w
497. the domestic appliances that may become live in the event of electric fault shall be effectively and suitably bonded to earth via to a common earthing terminal provided within the domestic appliances Twin core cables without earth wire are only allowed for double insulated appliances classified as Class II appliances under the specified IEC or equivalent standards Where specified 3 core flexible cord connected to the domestic appliances shall conform to BS 6500 2000 The size of the cable shall not be less than that specified and shall be compatible with the rating of the respective domestic appliance Twin core cables without earth wire are only allowed for double insulated appliances Where specified 13 A plug connected to the flexible cord shall conform to BS 1363 1 1995 The fuse of the plug shall be of a rating compatible with the rating of the respective domestic appliance Section C10 EE_GS Page 1 of 50 2012 Edition g Unless otherwise specified domestic appliances and office equipment shall be incorporated with the associated Energy Label if relevant scheme is available under the Hong Kong Voluntary Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme from Electrical and Mechanical Services Department C10 1 3 Technical Literature The following technical literatures in Chinese and or English shall be provided where applicable a b c d e f g Certificate of safety compliance Product catalogue Assembly draw
498. the Architect for comment 4 copies of manufacturer s shop drawings indicating detailed construction principal dimensions and weights clearances for withdrawals and or cleaning etc No work shall proceed on or off Site unless drawings requiring approval are so approved in writing by the Architect Section A4 EE_GS Page 2 of 10 2012 Edition A4 3 AS BUILT DRAWINGS A4 3 1 A4 3 2 A4 3 3 Submission of As built Drawings The Contractor shall submit 3 sets of the first draft prints of as built drawings within 28 days of the issuance of the certificate of completion to the Architect for checking The Architect after checking the above draft prints shall return one set of the marked up copies of these as built drawings to the Contractor within 42 days from the date of submission of the Contractor s draft prints with comments The Contractor shall within a further 28 days from the date of receiving the Architect s comments on the draft as built drawings re submit to the Architect for his approval another 3 sets of the second draft prints of as built drawings with the Architect s comments incorporated This process of submission and approval shall continue until the final approval of the Architect on these as built drawing is obtained The final approved as built drawings shall be in 3 sets of hard copies and 3 sets of electronic copies These shall be submitted within 21 days from the date of final approval Each electronic copy s
499. the Architect relating to a particular job Metallic ducting shall comply with the same requirement as metal trunking Ducts cast in situ in concrete shall be so formed that the radial thickness of the concrete or screed surrounding the cross section of the complete ducting shall not be less than 15 mm at every point PERFORATED METAL CABLE TRAY C3 10 1 C3 10 2 C3 10 3 Material Perforated metal cable trays shall be formed from plain steel sheet complying with BS EN 10149 1 1996 and shall be hot dipped galvanised to ISO 1460 1992 and ISO 1461 1999 after perforation Dimensions of Tray Cable trays shall have typical dimensions as shown on Table C3 10 2 Table C3 10 2 Typical Dimensions Nominal Minimum height Thickness of Minimum Width of upstand steel sheet height of return flange mm mm mm mm 100 and 150 12 1 2 225 and 250 12 1 5 300 and 350 20 1 5 12 400 and 450 20 1 5 12 500 and 550 20 2 0 12 600 and 700 20 2 0 12 800 and 1000 20 2 0 12 1200 20 2 0 12 Bend Piece Section C3 EE_GS Page 4 of 7 2012 Edition C3 10 4 C3 10 5 C3 10 6 Bend pieces shall be of the same material thickness and finish as the main body of the cable tray and shall have an inner radius of 50mm and a straight length of 100mm at each end Perforation on Bend No perforation shall be made in the circular portion of all bend pieces having a nominal width of 150mm or 100mm
500. ther associated Parts of the Standard and shall meet the requirements specified in this Section and Sections B2 B4 amp C2 of this Specification where appropriate DOMESTIC SWITCHES C4 2 1 C4 2 2 C4 2 3 C4 2 4 General Switch for domestic and similar purposes shall comply with IEC 60669 1 2007 Switch mounted outdoor or in positions where it may be exposed to rain or water shall be of watertight construction with minimum IP 54 protection in accordance with IEC 60529 2009 Lighting Switch Lighting switch shall be of the microgap type suitable for use in a c circuits and shall be of the quick make and break type when used in d c circuits The front plate shall be of plastic insulating material Suspension pear type switches shall not be used Lighting switch shall be single pole of rated fluorescent load not less than 5AX or 10AX as specified in the Particular Specification or Drawings Double Pole Switch for Appliance Double pole switch shall be integrated with a pilot light formed by a neon lamp with a resistor and a red colored lens Sparkless Switch Sparkless switch shall be of the tilting mercury type The contacts of a sparkless switch shall be contained in a sealed glass capsule Section C4 EE_GS Page of 9 2012 Edition C4 2 5 Time Switch Time switch shall be designed for 7 days 24 hour operation and shall be driven by a quartz oscillator synchronous motor or an electronic operated clock Time
501. tiated from the software or by the power analyzer as a user defined response to an alarm condition The captured waveform samples shall be able to transmit over the network to PC based workstation for display archival and analysis d The digital power analyzer shall comply with the Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC requirements in accordance with the following international standards IEC 61000 4 2 2008 Electrostatic discharge immunity test TEC 61000 4 3 2008 Radiated radio frequency electromagnetic field immunity test IEC 61000 4 4 2007 Electrical fast transient burst immunity test IEC 61000 4 5 2009 Surge immunity test and IEC 61000 3 2 2009 f Limits for harmonic current emissions Manufacturer s calibration certificate shall be issued for every digital power analyzer Section C5 EE_GS Page 50 of 62 2012 Edition C5 24 2 Technical Requirements a The digital power analyzer technical requirements i ii iii Voltage input Maximum direct voltage Other voltages Current input In Measurement Section C5 Page 51 of 62 shall comply with the following 600V a c between phase Through potential transformers On current transformer In 5A secondary and True RMS value of line current for each phase Neutral current 9 current unbalance True RMS value of phase neutral voltage for each phase True RMS value of line voltage for each phase
502. tically with length exceeding 5m shall contain sufficient supporting devices such as pin racks within the trunking to prevent strain on the cables due to the weight of the cables and to prevent vertical movement of the cables Cable Capacity of Trunking The number of cables put into a trunking shall be such that no damage is caused to the cables or the trunking during their installation In determining the size of the trunking required for a particular installation the unit system method shall be adopted The sum of all factors of the cables as given in Table B2 1 21 1 shall NOT be greater than the trunking factor as given in Table B2 2 3 Table B2 2 3 Trunking Factors Trunking 50x 50x 75x 75x 100x 100x 100 x Dimensions 37 5 50 50 75 50 75 100 mm x mm Trunking 767 1037 1555 2371 2091 3189 4252 Factors Notes 1 The size of trunking which will satisfactorily accommodate the cables is that size having a factor equal to or exceeding the sum of the cable factors 2 For sizes and types of cables and sizes of trunking other than those given in Tables B2 1 21 1 and B2 2 3 the number of cables installed shall be such that the resulting space factor does not exceed 45 The space factor is expressed as the ratio expressed as percentage of the sum of the overall cross sectional areas of cables to the internal cross sectional area of the trunking in which the cables a
503. ticular Specification C5 18 SOLID STATE SOFT MOTOR STARTER C5 18 1 General Requirements a b The solid state soft motor starter hereinafter referred to as softstarter shall be of the power electronic type motor starting device It shall control the voltage applied to the motor smoothly by varying the conduction angle of the solid stage AC switches which can be triacs reverse parallel connected SCR diode circuit or reverse parallel connected SCR SCR circuit etc or using other similar technique Softstarter shall be manufactured to conform to the following relevant standards or other similar recognized international standards Section C5 EE_GS Page 27 of 62 2012 Edition c d i IEC 60068 2 6 2007 for vibration resistance where softstarter is affected by vibration ii IEC 60068 2 27 2008 for shock resistance where softstarter is affected by shock iii IEC 61000 4 2 2008 for electrostatic discharge immunity test iv IEC 61000 4 3 2008 for radiated radio frequency electromagnetic field immunity test v IEC 61000 4 4 2007 for electrical fast transient burst immunity test and vi IEC 61000 4 5 2009 for surge immunity test The softstarter shall be manufactured by a reputable manufacturer which has continuously manufactured softstarter for at least 5 years and their manufacturing facility shall have a local agent to provide full technical support including adequate s
504. tions of devices which require their setting and operation Intellectual Property Rights The Government shall become the absolute and exclusive owner of the O amp M Manuals and the User Manual and all intellectual property rights subsisting therein free from all encumbrances In the event that the beneficial ownership of any intellectual property rights subsisting in the above Manuals are vested in anyone other than the Contractor the Contactor shall procure that the beneficial owner shall grant to the Employer a transferable non exclusive royalty free and irrevocable licence carrying the right to grant sub licences to utilize the intellectual property rights in the manuals for the purposes contemplated in the Contract For the avoidance of doubt such purposes shall but not limited to include providing free copying of the materials in the manuals by any subsequent owner or user of the installation and or any party responsible for the operation and maintenance of the installation in connection with any subsequent alteration extension operation and maintenance of the installation Section A4 EE_GS Page 10 of 10 2012 Edition PART B INSTALLATION METHODOLOGY SECTION B1 GENERAL B1 1 WORKMANSHIP B1 1 1 B1 1 2 B1 1 3 Tradesmen All electrical works shall be carried out by or under the direct supervision of registered electrical workers of the appropriate grade in accordance with the Electricity Ordinance A
505. tive relays and devices iv Motor temperature monitoring unit v Motor bearing temperature gauges vi Emergency stop button vii Local controls for ancillary equipment viii Sufficient terminals and cable glands for external cable connections ix Anti condensation heater and associated thermostat x Isolators fuses and other wiring ancillaries and xi Power factor correction capacitors and controlgear Type test certificates shall be available for each rating of circuit breaker and switchboard to be supplied The results of all type tests shall be recorded in type test reports containing sufficient data to prove compliance with the Specification Type test certificates shall be issued preferably by the Association of Short circuit Testing Authorities ASTA or N V tot Keuring van Elektrotechnische Materialen KEMA Test certificates issued by other organisations will only be accepted if the testing authority is established as being of equal standard as ASTA or KEMA Section C13 EE_GS Page 10 of 38 2012 Edition e f General Design Information Table C13 3 1 e General design information Rated operational voltage 3 3 kV 6 6 kV or 11 kV as specified 3 phase Earthing of system System frequency Installation type Power supply for circuit 110 V dc 15 breaker Operation controls Power supply for auxiliary 220V ac 10 1 phase Standards The switchgear and cubicles for high voltage s
506. to function test for not less than 72 hours of continuous running and shall show no abnormal conditions such as overheat failing to oscillate and etc during the testing period C10 5 400mm SWEEP DESK FAN C10 5 1 General Requirements a b The fan shall be fitted with a 0 75 mm 3 core PVC insulated and sheathed flexible cord of approximately 1 5 m in length and a suitably fused 13 A plug The power factor of the fan shall be not less than 0 8 Section C10 EE_GS Page 9 of 50 2012 Edition C10 5 2 C10 5 3 c The fan shall comply with the latest edition of safety standards for household electric fans and regulators as follows i IEC 60335 2 80 2008 and Gi JIS C 9601 1990 issued by Japan Standards Association or other equivalent standards Performance Requirements a The fan blades of the fan shall have a sweep diameter ranging from 385 to 415 mm b The air delivery rate of the fan shall not be less than 1 m s c The noise level of the fan at all operating speeds shall not exceed 58 dBA measured at 1 m from the fan Construction a The fan shall be free standing type and portable b The fan motor shall have sealed for life roller bearings or bushes c The fan shall have adequate mechanical strength and be so constructed as to withstand such rough usage as may be expected in normal use d The material of the fan shall be fire resistant and non flame propagating e The fan shall be of
507. to prevent circuit breakers from being placed into fixed housings of different ratings This device shall also prevent damage to isolating and other contacts Vacuum Circuit Breakers For vacuum circuit breakers means of confirming the validity of vacuum by the occurrence of flash over when a voltage is applied between the vacuum interrupter contacts shall be included in the maintenance tools Vacuum leakage shall be monitored to initiate an alarm and it shall not be possible to close a circuit breaker when vacuum leakage is serious enough to threaten safe operation of the switchgear Vacuum circuit breakers for motor circuits shall incorporate surge suppressers to minimise the effects of switching transient voltage on the motor insulation SF6 Circuit Breakers A pressure switch shall be provided on the SF gas compartment to monitor the gas pressure The system of gas monitoring shall be temperature compensated Section C13 EE_GS Page 14 of 38 2012 Edition d Alarm and lockout feature shall be incorporated Alarm signal shall be initiated and the breaker shall be inhibited from closing whenever the gas pressure drops below a preset level The circuit breaker shall be prevented from operation Means shall be provided in the gas compartment for the connection of service equipment and for the topping up of the gas The circuit breaker shall be suitable to interrupt its rated normal current with SF gas at atmospheric pressure The
508. to the Authorities for the Diesel Generator Installation for the compliance of various Statutory Regulations including but not limit to the Fire Service Regulations the Dangerous Goods Regulations and the Air Pollution Control Regulations The information shall include drawings equipment catalogues data sheets calculations and other information as required by the relevant Authorities Section C12 EE_GS Page 31 of 31 2012 Edition C13 1 C13 2 SECTION C13 HIGH VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND EQUIPMENT HIGH VOLTAGE GENERAL This section covers the design manufacture testing and delivery of high voltage induction motors and associated switchgear of rated voltages 3 3 kV 6 6 kV or 11 kV Unless otherwise specified by the Electricity Supply Company the following system fault level shall be assumed Table C13 1 System Fault Level Nominal system voltage 3 3 kV 6 6 kV 11kV Maximum symmetrical fault level 150 MVA 225 MVA 380 MVA HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRIC MOTORS C13 2 1 Performance Requirements a General Requirements i Type High efficiency 3 phase squirrel cage induction motor ii Standards IEC 60034 1 2004 iii Duty rating Maximum Continuous Rating MCR SI duty iv Insulation Class F design for Class B operation IEC 60034 1 2004 v Maximum speed 25 rev s synchronous speed vi Vibration level IEC 60034 14 2007 and vii Power factor 0 85 minimum under full load conditions oth
509. to the Table 25 3 of the Code of Practice for the Electricity Wiring Regulations When specified power cables may be supported on cable trays or cable ladders In such cases the requirements of Clauses B3 9 and B3 10 shall apply For vertical cable runs exceeding 100m tension releasing sections shall be provided in accordance with the recommendation of the cable manufacturer failing which a tension releasing section shall be provided for every 100m vertical run Section B3 EE_GS Page 1 of 15 2012 Edition B3 3 B3 4 CABLE LAID IN ENCLOSED TRENCH When power cables are laid in an enclosed trench the cables shall be installed in accordance with the installation methods 18 19 and 20 of Appendix 7 of the Code of Practice for the Electricity Wiring Regulations Correction factors shall be applied to the current ratings as indicated in Table A5 6 of the Code of Practice for the Electricity Wiring Regulations where applicable CABLE ENCLOSED IN DUCT B3 4 1 B3 4 2 General Cables laid in ducts shall be sheathed and armoured Where mineral insulated cables are specified they shall be with PVC or XLPE outer cover as specified Where the ducts are formed from wood cables shall be held in position by clips saddles or approved fixings The space factor in a cable duct shall not exceed 35 Drawing in of Cables Prior to the drawing in of the cables the cylindrical ducts shall be cleaned with a cylindrical brush of
510. trunking an expansion unit shall also be provided or else the manufacturer s recommendation shall be followed FEEDER UNIT A feeder unit shall be provided for each busbar trunking system for connection of incoming supply TAP OFF UNIT CONNECTION Interconnecting conductors if provided between the busbars and tap off units shall have a current rating not less than that of the tap off units The temperature rise of interconnecting conductors under normal service conditions shall not exceed that of the busbars specified in Clause C6 4 FIRE BARRIER Where busbar trunking passes through compartmentation wall or slab a proper fire barrier made of non hygroscopic material having a fire resistance period of not less than that of the corresponding compartmentation wall or slab shall be provided BUSBAR TRUNKING ACCESSORIES Bends tees and intersection units shall be installed in such a way that no loss in mechanical strength electrical continuity rated current and rated short circuit capacity shall be incurred due to insertion of bends tees or intersection units SUPPORT OF BUSBAR TRUNKING SYSTEM Busbar trunking system shall be securely fixed to the building structure according to manufacturer s recommendations For horizontal run of busbar trunking system the hanger support shall be suitable for heavy mechanical load as stated in IEC 60439 2 2005 All fixing bolts nuts and screws of hangers brackets shall be heavily electroplated o
511. tten permission of such Authorities Gas pipes shall not normally be connected to any earth electrode Bond Bonds for use in connecting the lightning protection system of other metal work shall be of soft annealed copper strip of 25 x 3 mm Bonds connecting movable items to the lightning protection system shall be of flexible copper strand 475 0 5 mm diameter or equivalent Connections to other metalwork shall be of negligible resistance metal to metal and mechanically sound with non ferrous nuts bolts and washers using clamps where necessary Joint in Conductors Joints in roof conductors and or down conductors shall be made by double riveting or by suitable tape clamps When clamps are used the tape clamps shall each be provided with at least 4 screws or bolts All such joints shall be tinned and shall have negligible resistance and good mechanical strength Alternatively connectors may be jointed together by means of exothermic or thermal welding utilizing the high temperature reaction of powdered copper oxide provided that the proper material and equipment are used in accordance with the manufacturer s recommended process Testing On completion of the installation the lightning protection system shall be tested for continuity between air terminations and earthing terminations and the resistance shall be recorded The earthing resistance of each earthing electrode shall also be tested and recorded The tests shall be carried out
512. ubmitted with the shop drawings to the Architect for approval The number shall be etched on a stainless steel plate which shall be fixed onto the pole by tapped holes and two brass fixing screws The numbers shall not be less than 50 mm tall A framed drawing indicating the location of lamp poles and pole numbers shall be provided in the appropriate switch room The framed drawing shall be fixed onto the wall in such a manner that it can easily be removed for reference B8 5 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM B8 5 1 B8 5 2 Installation of Lightning Protection System Lightning protection systems shall be installed in accordance with the Particular Specification and Drawings and as directed by the Architect Scope This Sub section covers lightning protection systems applicable to buildings and similar structures It does not cover the protection of overhead lines and other specialized applications The installation shall conform to the requirements and recommendations set out in IEC 62305 1 2006 and the associated parts of the standard Section B8 EE_GS Page 11 of 14 2012 Edition B8 5 3 B8 5 4 B8 5 5 Type of Lightning Protection System A lightning protection system shall comprise air termination connected by down conductors to earthing electrodes In larger schemes more than one of any or all of the above items may be used Air terminations may be interconnected by means of roof horizontal conductors Air Termination
513. udes i thermal overload protection of the motor and softstarter ii mains supply protection for phase failure and phase unbalance iii internal fault protection and iv stalled motor protection Auxiliary Contact The softstarter shall provide auxiliary contacts for end of starting by pass and fault condition The output relay contact shall be suitable for 220V AC operation in category AC11 and DC operation in category DC11 Selection of Softstarter and Operating Precautions a b c d e The starting current speed transition curve of the selected softstarter shall closely match with the starting torque speed characteristics of the motor and loading The ratings of the softstarter shall base on hot start operation i e the motor is re started immediately after operating at maximum rating for a period of time The motor associated with the softstarter shall be capable of starting the driven load when is supplied at reduced voltage and current In case of severe duty checking with the motor manufacturer shall be carried out that its derating is compatible with the operating cycle and the starting times The heat sink of the softstarter shall be of good quality aluminium construction and shall provide sufficient thermal inertia to permit successful starting of the motor without exceeding the permitted junction temperature of the solid state AC switches The softstarter shall be capable of cont
514. ughout the complete operation temperature range Section C7 EE_GS Page 13 of 13 2012 Edition C8 1 C8 2 SECTION C8 HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE LUMINAIRE AND LAMP GENERAL This Section covers the requirements for the following high intensity discharge HID lamps Tubular sodium vapour discharge lamps SON T or LBS HST Elliptical sodium vapour discharge lamps SON E or LBS HSE Elliptical mercury vapour discharge lamp MBF or LBS HME Linear metal halide MBIL or LBS HIT DE linear high pressure sodium lamp SON TD or LBS HST DE The lamp in connection with the control gear shall be suitable for operation at 220V 6 50Hz 2 single phase a c supply The lamp shall be compatible with the luminaire and the control gear of the luminaire HIGH PRESSURE SODIUM VAPOUR DISCHARGE LAMP SON T AND SON E OR LBS HST AND HSE The lamp shall be manufactured and tested in accordance with IEC 60662 2002 The lamp shall consist of a high pressure sodium discharge operating within a sintered alumina arc tube The arc tube shall be mounted in a clear glass bulb completed with an E40 lamp cap The lamp shall have a universal operating position and shall be suitable for use with external ignitor The correlated color temperature of the lamp shall be in the order of 2000 K The light output of the lamp shall be constant and shall not be less than the following figures for the respective wattage type in the initial 2000 h
515. uilding or Particular Specification AHF shall be installed in parallel with the distribution system i e shunt connected wherever attenuation of harmonic current is needed Preferably AHF shall be located close to those loads generating harmonic currents in order to avoid circulation of the harmonic currents along the cables AHF shall conform to IEC 61000 4 2 2008 IEC 61000 4 3 2008 IEC 61000 4 4 2007 and IEC 61000 4 5 2009 or other similar recognised international standards on Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC compliance for industrial or commercial applications and shall be manufactured to ISO 9001 2008 Certificate of compliance shall be issued for each standard rating of AHF after being fully tested at the manufacturing facility AHF shall be manufactured by a reputable manufacturer which has continuously manufactured AHF for at least 5 years and their manufacturing facility shall have a local agent to provide full technical support which includes adequate spares holding and technical expertise in testing commissioning and trouble shooting Training shall be provided by the manufacturer s representatives for government staff on operation and maintenance aspects including essential trouble shooting techniques Full technical details of the AHF as submitted by the manufacturer shall be provided for the Architect s approval and shall cover the following 1 technical guide on its applications ii schematic and wiring
516. uminaires B4 1 1 Pendant B4 1 2 Luminaire Mounted on Pattress B4 1 3 Ceiling Rose B4 1 4 Painting B4 1 5 Special Requirements for Outdoor Luminaires B4 2 Installation of Wiring Accessories B4 3 Installation of Domestic Switches B4 3 1 General B4 3 2 Lighting Switch B4 3 3 Time Switch B4 3 4 Application in Bathroom B4 4 Installation of Socket Outlets B4 4 1 General B4 4 2 Shaver Supply Unit B4 4 3 Socket Outlet at Hazardous Area B4 4 4 Socket Outlet of Surface Conduit System B4 4 5 Socket Outlet for Different Voltage System B4 4 6 Application in Bathroom B4 5 Installation of Measuring Instrument B4 5 1 Mounting of Current Transformers Associated with Watt hour Meter B4 5 2 Identification of Instrument B4 5 3 Mounting Position of Selector Switch INSTALLATION OF DOMESTIC APPLIANCES B5 1 General B5 1 1 Connection to Appliances B5 1 2 NOT USED B5 1 3 Engraving for Identification B5 1 4 Earthing of Appliance Table of Contents EE_GS Page 6 of 25 2012 Edition SECTION B6 B5 1 5 Appliance Requiring Exclusive Circuit B5 2 Ceiling Fan and Ceiling mounted Rotary Fan B5 2 1 Method of Supply B5 2 2 Fixing of Fan B5 2 3 Fan Regulator B5 3 Wall mounted Fan B5 4 Exhaust Fan B5 4 1 Fixing of Fan B5 4 2 Method of Supply B5 5 Electric Fire or Heater B5 5 1 Wall mounted Radiator B5 5 2 Panel Fire B5 5 3 Tubular Heater B5 6 Water Heater and Water Boiler B5 6 1 Oversink Water Heater B5 6 2 Other Type of Water Heater B5 6 3 Water Boi
517. unking unless it is in the switch OFF position Section C6 EE_GS Page 2 of 7 2012 Edition C6 7 C6 8 C6 9 C6 10 BUSBAR EXPANSION UNIT The busbar expansion unit shall be of a single pole laminated copper strip design of appropriate current rating and shall be arranged to take up the axial expansion or contraction of the busbar trunking system under normal service conditions The expansion unit shall be prevented from short circuit from adjacent bar either by ample space between phases or alternatively by segregation between phases FIRE BARRIER IN BUSBAR TRUNKING SYSTEM Fire barrier shall be made of non hygroscopic material having a fire resistant period of not less than that of the corresponding compartmentation wall or slab at where it is installed Factory fabricated internal barrier shall be used BUSBAR TRUNKING ACCESSORIES Bends tees and intersection units shall be specifically designed and manufactured for the particular type of busbar system with which it is to be used The casing of the accessories shall be of same material and finish as the busbar casing and shall have a cross sectional area not less than that of the busbar casing No loss in mechanical strength electrical continuity rated current and rated short circuit capacity shall be incurred due to insertion of bends or tees REQUIREMENT FOR AIR INSULATED BUSBAR TRUNKING SYSTEM C6 10 1 Busbar Enclosure Enclosure of the busbar trunking shall be of steel c
518. ure changes likely to arise when operating in the specified site conditions and shall be designed so as to facilitate cleaning Protective Relays Unless otherwise specified Clause C5 26 shall apply Control and Timer Relays Control and timer relays shall be of the plug in type rack mounted provided with cable connection terminal and anchored by quick fastening vibration proof devices Timer shall be of the solid state type with proven reliability Indicating Instruments Unless otherwise specified Clause C5 26 shall apply Labels and Warning Notice Laminated Traffolyte or similar labels of ample size shall be provided for each of the units on the switchboards engraved in English and Chinese characters Labels shall be fixed by screws on the non detachable parts of the panel at a height of 1350 mm or above During the progress of manufacture of the switchboard a schedule of labels shall be submitted for approval by the Architect before engraving is carried out Danger H V Live Terminals faze m Rty E EM warning labels shall be attached to the access covers of the air insulated cable boxes CT chambers and busbar and shall be colored red with white lettering in both English and Chinese characters In addition to automatic screening shutters and barriers warning labels shall also be provided for all live parts such as test terminal blocks Section C13 EE_GS Page 26 of 38 2012 Edition C13
519. uring relays and protection equipment Part 1 Common requirements Electrical Accessories Circuit Breakers for Overcurrent Protection for Household and Similar Installations Part 1 Cuircuit Breakers for A C Operation Low voltage fuses General requirements Residual current operated circuit breakers with integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses RCBO s Part 1 General rules Annex I Page 7 of 18 C4 7 1 C4 7 2 C4 7 3 C5 5 2 C11 9 C13 3 1 6 C13 3 10 C5 1 1 C5 1 1 C5 11 1 C5 26 2 C11 3 C11 4 C11 4 c C11 7 C11 16 a i C11 16 a viii C12 2 6 C12 2 11 C5 1 7 C5 2 2 C5 2 5 C5 4 1 C5 4 2 C5 5 1 C5 5 3 C6 6 C5 5 2 C5 5 2 C11 9 C13 3 1 f C5 6 1 C5 6 2 C5 6 3 C5 6 3 C5 7 4 C5 7 5 EE_GS 2012 Edition Standard Description Part and Clause No IEC 60269 2 1 2006 Low voltage fuses Part 2 1 Supplementary 5 8 5 requirements for fuses for use by authorized persons fuses mainly for industrial application Sections I to VI Examples of types of standardized fuses TEC 60364 2005 Low voltage electrical installations C5 9 4 D1 1 TEC 60439 3 2001 TEC 60947 4 1 2009 IEC 61000 4 2 2008 IEC 61000 4 3 2008 IEC 61000 4 4 2007 TEC 61000 4 5 2009 ISO 9001 2008 IEC 61537 2006 IEC 61643 1 2005 IEC 60364 4 44 2006 Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Assemblies Part 3 Particular Requirements for Low Voltage Sw
520. usbars in an interleaved manner The contact interconnection pressure shall be maintained by insulated bolts inserted through the joint Bolts shall be tightened up either by means of a torque wrench to a strength figure as recommended by the manufacturer or in accordance with the manufacturer s provision of special torque indicating tightening device The joint shall be covered up by metal cover plates of same type of material and finish as the busbar casing so that the degree of protection against ingress of dust will not be less than that of an unjoined busbar trunking system B6 13 3 Expansion Unit Expansion units shall be so constructed that any change in length on both the conductors and the casing so caused by thermal expansion and contraction in all direction can be absorbed easily and cause no distortion of the busbar trunking whatsoever B6 13 4 Tap off Unit Bolt on tap off unit shall be properly fixed on the busbars in accordance with the manufacturer s design Drilling of the busbars for connection of cables will not be permitted Section B6 EE_GS Page 4 of 5 2012 Edition B6 13 5 Supporting Hangers and Fixing Brackets Supports for the busbar trunking system shall be by means of hangers and brackets supplied by the same manufacturer as the busbar trunking system Unless otherwise specified the hangers shall be spaced at intervals of not more than 2m for horizontal mounting and 3m for vertical mounting or in accord
521. use for mounting on or suspended from wall or ceiling The track shall be of two or four pole with provision for earthing with a rated voltage not exceeding 250V a c to earth and a rated current not exceeding 32A per conductor for distribution to luminaires Photocell Device Photocell device shall comply with BS 667 2005 and shall have good tolerances in physical dimensions and with no moving parts An additional circuitry shall be provided to achieve a delay of at least 30 seconds so as to eliminate switching due to lightning or other short period changes in illumination Ceiling Rose Ceiling rose of maximum rating of 6A at 250V shall comply with BS 67 1987 and shall be ivory or white moulding with outside diameter not less than 63mm and 50 8mm fixing centres 3 plate pillar type with earth terminal and with integral cord grip Lampholder Batten lampholder shall be of bayonet type complying with IEC 61184 2009 or Edison screw type complying with IEC 60238 2008 The lampholder shall be manufactured from moulded hard white or ivory color plastic material which shall be unaffected by the heat from the lamp Lampholder for weatherproof luminaire shall be porcelain and comply with IEC 61184 2009 Lampholder for use with tubular fluorescent lamp shall be of bi pin type complying with IEC 61184 2009 IEC 60061 1 2005 and IEC 60061 2 2005 It shall be made of moulded white plastic material and designed to hold the tube in position witho
522. ut the need for additional clip Section C4 EE_GS Page 4 of 9 2012 Edition C4 7 MEASURING INSTRUMENT C4 7 1 CAT 2 C4 7 3 C4 7 4 Watt hour Meter Watt hour meter shall comply with IEC 62053 11 2003 The register shall be of drum type and the principal unit in which the register records shall be in kilowatt hours kWh The casing shall be of black phenolic moulding with an inspection glass window Watt hour meter shall have Class 2 accuracy calibrated at the normal working voltage and frequency Ammeter and Voltmeter Ammeter and voltmeter shall be of moving iron type moving magnet type or moving coil with transducer type complying with IEC 60051 1 1997 to IEC 60051 9 1995 The accuracy class shall be 2 5 or better in accordance with IEC 60051 1 1997 to IEC 60051 9 1995 The dial shall have a nominal diameter of 100 mm and shall have a total scale deflection of 240 for ammeter and 120 for voltmeter An ammeter for any circuit of rating up to 60A may be connected directly in series with the circuit so that the full circuit current passes through the instrument For a circuit of rating exceeding 60A the ammeter shall be fed through the secondary winding of a current transformer and shall give a full scale deflection with a secondary current of 5A Current Transformer Current transformer for use with measuring instrument shall comply with IEC 60044 1 2003 having rated secondary current of 5A and rated output
523. ut to insulated links For three phase voltage transformers each phase end shall be brought out to fuses and the neutral of the secondary winding shall be brought out to insulated links The fuses and links shall then be brought out to insulated terminals located in a terminal box The primary and secondary fuses shall be capable of being removed and replaced when the circuit breaker is closed in the service position Isolation of the primary fuses for this purpose shall be carried out preferably by withdrawing the entire voltage transformer assembly Additionally it shall be possible to remove secondary fuses whilst the voltage transformer is padlocked in the service location For single phase units separate earth links for each secondary winding shall be provided Each of the neutral leads shall be connected together at a single point and earthed as close as possible to the voltage transformer Voltage transformer secondary windings shall be earthed at the switchgear through a link which can be removed for insulation testing Voltage transformers having the neutral point of their higher voltage windings earthed shall be designed so that saturation of the core and dangerous over heating arising therefrom shall not occur when 1 73 times normal voltage is applied to each winding for a period of 15 minutes Secondary circuits of voltage transformer shall not be parallel The secondary voltage connections to metering circuits shall be br
524. valent standards and complete with a suitably fused 13 A plug conforming to the Electrical Products Safety Regulation CAP 406G Laws of Hong Kong The supply cable shall be approx 2 m long Section C10 EE_GS Page 29 of 50 2012 Edition C10 19 DOMESTIC ELECTRIC COOKER TABLE MODEL C10 19 1 General Requirements a The cooker shall be designed for table top use b The cooker shall have two radiant rings grill and oven c The cooker shall comply with IEC 60335 2 6 2005 d The overall dimensions of the cooker shall be 390 mm height x 470 mm width x 420 mm depth approximately C10 19 2 Performance Requirements The total electrical loading shall be made up with the components having the ratings as below a Radiant rings total not less than 2 kW b Grill not less than 1 kW and c Oven not less than 1 kW C10 19 3 Construction a The diameter of the two radiant rings shall be as follows 1 one radiant ring of diameter 145 mm approximately and ii one radiant ring of diameter 170 mm approximately b The dimensions of the grille shall be 310mm width x 155 mm depth approximately c The dimensions of the oven shall be 200mm height x 380 mm width x 290mm depth approximately and the volume of the oven shall be 20 litres approximately d All radiant rings grill and oven shall be simmerstat controlled with power on and oven indicator lamps e All screws nuts and bolts shall be
525. vided with non ferrous armour Use of steel armour for single core cable is not accepted NOT USED FIRE PERFORMANCE OF FIRE RESISTANT CABLES The requirements as stated in Clause C2 1 6 shall apply IDENTIFICATION OF CORE Each core of a PVC or XLPE power cable shall be identified continuously throughout its entire length For a mineral insulated cable each core shall be identifiable at its termination by the application of sleeves or discs of appropriate colors as prescribed below Identification sleeves shall comply with BS 3858 1992 Type 3 where appropriate and shall have temperature rating similar to that of the sealant The identification shall take the form of appropriate color or number codes in accordance with Table C3 7 or the relevant Specifications Section C3 EE_GS Page 2 of 7 2012 Edition Table C3 7 Core Identification of Power Cable Function of core Color code Number code Phase conductor of a single Brown L phase circuit Phase conductor of a three Brown or black or L1 or L2 or L3 phase circuit grey according to according to phase phase concerned concerned Neutral conductor Blue N Core used as protective conductors shall have an exclusive color identification of green and yellow C3 8 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MINERAL INSULATED MD CABLE C3 8 1 C3382 Outer Covering MI cables shall have plastic outer covering when installed under the following conditions where a the cab
526. ving a set pressure of not greater than the maximum design pressure of the water heater or 10 bar and complete with manual test easing gear OR ii a non resettable temperature and pressure relief valve complying with the requirements of BS 6283 2 1991 having a set temperature of 90 C and a set pressure of the water heater or 10 bar and complete with manual test easing gear Section C10 EE_GS Page 25 of 50 2012 Edition C10 15 4 Construction a b c d e f g h i The hot water cylinder shall be suitable for local installation The water heater shall be provided with an anti vacuum valve complying with BS 6282 1 1982 or other relevant Parts to prevent heated water from being siphoned back to supply pipe during water shortage period A draining device shall be provided to discharge water and shall be arranged so as to be clear of all the electrical connections and terminals The outer casing shall be drip proof and constructed from heavy gauge sheet steel properly treated to prevent corrosion or equivalent material The outer casing shall be in white colour The thermal insulating material shall be of non combustible and non CFC type The water heater shall be suitable for vertical floor or wall mounting It shall be completed with water inlet and outlet suitable for connection to standard water pipe The inlet and outlet pipes shall be clearly marked on the product and the British Stand
527. w to meet the application need Sensing sensitivity and extent of detection area shall be adjustable in field The sensor shall be provided with its own delay timer for adjusting the delay of switching off the lights between 5 seconds to 20 minutes when no occupancy being sensed Section C4 EE_GS Page 7 of 9 2012 Edition C4 8 4 f g h When the sensor is mounted under the ceiling at 2 4m above the floor level the minimum area of coverage shall not be less than 40 m under the 360 field of view LED shall be provided with the sensor to indicate motion being detected Air current airflow compensation device shall be provided for sensitivity adjustment Dual Technology sensor a b c d e f g h Q Dual technology occupancy sensor shall use both passive infrared heat change and frequency shifts in ultrasonic wave to detect occupancy The sensor shall comprise one or two pairs of ultrasonic transducers and one PIR sensing detector For each pair of ultrasonic transducers one transducer shall be used for emitting while the other one for receiving signal Ultrasonic detection and PIR detection shall be independently enabled disabled to suit the application Sensing sensitivity and extent of detection area shall be adjustable in field Switching on the lighting associated with the occupancy sensor shall be triggered either by ultrasonic or PIR signal or both The sens
528. wise specified to house the motor starter and switchgear Motor Control Switchboard a The motor control switchboard hereafter called the MC Switchboard shall be a free standing floor mounted low voltage switchboard to group centrally the motor starters controls and switchgear for the equipment b The switchboard shall be installed on a raised concrete housekeeping base provided by others Precautions shall be taken to prevent damage or deterioration of panels during transit and to afford physical protection on site prior to final acceptance B9 3 HIGH VOLTAGE GENERAL B9 3 1 All the high voltage electrical installation work shall be carried out by a Registered Electrical Contractor and Worker for Grade H electrical work as required by the Electricity Ordinance Cap 406 After the completion of the electrical installation works it shall be inspected tested and certified by a Registered Electrical Worker to confirm that the requirements of the Electricity Wiring Regulations have been met The Registered Electrical Worker and Contractor shall sign the Work Completion Certificate for the individual high voltage electrical installation and submit to the Architect before the electrical installation is energised Section B9 EE_GS Page 2 of 6 2012 Edition B9 4 HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRIC MOTORS B9 4 1 B9 4 2 Motor Foundation A motor bedplate foundation block shall be provided unless the motor is to be mou
529. witch at convenient position that can readily accessible from the desk chair shall be provided to switch off the luminaire The LED table lamp shall have minimum 2 meters of ordinary duty rubber insulated and sheathed flexible cord 3 core with minimum cross sectional area of 0 75mm in conformance with B S 6500 or IEC 60245 Suitable rated fuse protection shall be provided in the 13 Ampere socket plug to B S 1363 1 which shall be permanently connected to each of the LED table lamp The LED driver and the extra low voltage DC driver shall comply with the following standards where applicable 1 IEC 61347 1 2007 Lamp controlgear Part 1 General and safety requirements Gi IEC 61347 2 13 2006 Lamp controlgear Part 2 13 Particular requirements for d c or a c supplied electronic controlgear for LED modules Section C10 EE_GS Page 49 of 50 2012 Edition C10 33 5 C10 33 6 f iii IEC 62384 2009 DC or AC supplied electronic control gear for LED modules Performance requirements iv IEC 61000 3 2 2009 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 3 2 Limits Limits for harmonic current emissions equipment input current S 16A per phase v IEC 61547 2009 Equipment for general lighting purposes EMC immunity requirements and vi EN 55015 2009 Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of electrical lighting and similar equipment The Light Emitted Diode LED modul
530. witchboard shall comply in particular with the following Standards where appropriate Table C13 3 1 f Standards IEC 60269 1 2009 Low voltage fuses Part 1 General requirements TEC 60051 1997 Direct acting indicating electrical measuring instruments and their accessories TEC 60255 1 2009 Electrical protective relays IEC 60282 1 2009 Fuses for voltages exceeding 1000V a c TEC 60044 1 2003 Current transformers TEC 60044 2 2003 amp Voltage transformers IEC 60044 5 2004 TEC 60947 5 1 2009 Control Switches IEC 60376 2005 Sulphur hexafluoride for electrical equipment IEC 62271 200 2003 A C metal enclosed switchgear and controlgear of rated voltage above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV IEC 62271 100 2006 A C circuit breakers for rated voltage above 1 kV IEC 62052 1 1 2003 Electricity meters BS 6231 2006 PVC insulated cables for switchgear and controlgear wiring TEC 62271 1 2007 High voltage switchgear and controlgear standards Section C13 EE_GS Page 11 of 38 2012 Edition C13 3 2 General Construction The switchboards shall consist of dust and vermin proof cubicles segregated into single or multi tier compartments They shall be made from sheet steel of 2 5 mm minimum thickness The edges of hinged panel doors shall have deep return flanges for rigidity and fitting of gaskets Gaskets shall be of neoprene or rubber continuous without joints around corners a
531. withstand a static force of not less than 111 N for 1 minute and an impact of not less than 6 8 J for 1 minute Section C10 EE_GS Page 35 of 50 2012 Edition C10 24 3 C10 25 BLANK b The power rating of the heating element shall not be less than 2 kW Construction a The front cover shall be manufactured from a fully developing one piece metal or approved high strength plastic b The thickness of the front cover shall not be less than 3 mm c The starting method of the dryer shall be any of the following as specified in the Particular Specification 1 capacitive touch switch ii insulated metal push button and iii automatic sensing device d Metallic covers shall be finished with acid resistant porcelain enamel or equivalent e The front cover shall be firmly secured to the base of the product by recessed Allen head or similar type bolts The base shall be designed so that it can be secured to the wall by at least three mounting bolts g The air inlet shall be at the bottom and protected by metal vanes inside h The air outlet shall be similarly protected by metal vanes inside the nozzle i The air outlet shall be fixed with downward air discharge for hand dryer but shall be movable to an upward direction when used as face dryer j All metal parts shall be made of corrosion resistant materials such as stainless steel or equivalent k The hand face dryer shall be suitable for back and side
532. xible cords shall have CSA not less than 0 75 mm The minimum CSA of a CPC shall be 1 5 mm if the CPC is integrated in a cable carrying the associated live conductors The minimum CSA of a separate CPC shall be 2 5 mm if protection against mechanical damage is provided e g sheathed cable and 4 mm if mechanical protection is not provided e g non sheathed cable CPC shall be properly sized in accordance with Section B7 Identification of Cable Core All conductors shall be colored as specified in Table C3 7 of this Specification Joint in Cable or Cord Joints in cables or cords shall not be allowed unless approved by the Architect In such case the joints shall be electrically and mechanically sound be protected against mechanical damage and any vibration liable to occur Section B2 EE_GS Page 14 of 19 2012 Edition B2 4 5 Installation of Non flexible Cable a b c d e General All cables shall be run in a vertical or horizontal direction and shall be secured flat on the surface of walls columns partitions or ceilings etc throughout the entire route including at bends Fixing onto the ceiling shall be avoided unless the cable is required to feed a point on the ceiling Where required the cables may be run under floors between partitions or inside ceiling voids provided that they are enclosed in ducts conduits or trunking which comply fully with the relevant Clauses in B2 1 B2 2 an
533. y an engine driven dynamo controlled by an AVR and cut out The battery charger shall be capable of charging up to 75 battery capacity specified in the previous paragraph in 6 hours Current limiting device shall be provided to limit the charging current with the limit recommended by the battery manufacturer Electrical Loads The electrical loads to be connected to the diesel generating set will be of continuous duty type Motor loads will be designated as S1 in accordance with IEC 60034 1 2004 Thyristor controlled lifts and other thyristor loading such as uninterrupted power supply UPS variable voltage variable frequency speed controller VV VF etc will be connected to some of the generators High current harmonics are generated by these thyristor loading which could have adverse effects on the diesel generating sets on voltage distortion system instability overheating of buffer windings etc The generator design shall take necessary precautions including the provision of engine overspeed sensing device free from harmonic interference etc to guard against the occurrence of the above adverse effects caused by the harmonics In addition the generator sets shall be able to tolerate a reasonable amount of lift regenerative power The generator set shall be suitably sized to cater for the possible regenerative power Appropriate dummy loads and associated accessories shall be provided if necessary for the absorption of the excess
534. y casting complete with phase neutral and earth terminal blocks The cover of chamber shall be provided with weatherproof gasket and with at least 20 mm conduit entries fitted with hexagonal headed flameproof plug Section C7 EE_GS Page 5 of 13 2012 Edition C7 5 GROUP 3 SELF CONTAINED EMERGENCY FLUORESCENT LUMINAIRES C7 5 1 C7 5 2 C7 5 3 General The specified type of self contained emergency fluorescent luminaires shall be of the following types Type I 14W T5 550mm or 18W T8 600 mm long single fluorescent lamp Type H 28W T5 1150mm or 36W T8 1200 mm long single fluorescent lamp and Type MI 35W T5 1450mm or 58W T8 1500 mm long single fluorescent lamp Standards In addition to Clause C7 1 2 the luminaire shall comply with the following standards Lumin aire IEC 60598 2 22 2008 and Control gear IEC 61347 2 7 2006 Functional Requirements a b c Emergency luminaire shall be of maintained type Under normal supply a sealed nickel metal hydride battery unit complying to IEC 61951 2 2003 where applicable shall be charged to maintain in a fully charged state ready to supply power as required and lamp should be operated by the mains supply through a separate circuit When a failure of mains supply occurs the unit shall automatically switch to battery powered operation Upon restoration of the mains supply the lamp should be switched back to mains supply operation and the batteri
535. ypass switch shall shut off the supply line and trigger the operation of inverter spontaneously allowing discharge of energy storage at the capacitor for maintaining continuous supply to the connected load VDRI shall synchronize with the input voltage convert and regulate it into a stepped 50Hz output voltage of square wave by Pulse Width Modulation technique or other equivalent technology For control circuit voltage ride through application VDRI shall be provided with a built in timer circuit to control the ride through duration Upon expiry of the timed delay the connected load of VDRI shall be automatically disconnected in case the voltage dip at input supply persists or the input being loss of supply VDRI shall be designed to perform in compliance with Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International SEMI F47 IEC 61000 4 11 IEC 61000 4 34 or other equivalent standards Where specified VDRI shall be capable of performing satisfactory ride through of voltage dip at any one of the supply phases for 200ms duration under the remaining supply voltage at 50 of nominal voltage VDRI shall be provided with built in over current protection against short circuits at the output terminals VDRI shall be constructed of Fail safe design so that under all circumstances the failure of VDRI shall not interrupt the system operation but with the VDRI unit being inoperative in the ride through function VDRI should be high efficien

EEGS - HKFEMC

Contents

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents