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SECTION 16995 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMMISSIONING I. GENERAL 1. WORK INCLUDED A. Systems and equipment testing and start-up. B. Validation of proper and thorough installation of Division 16 systems and equipment C. Equipment performance verification. D. Functional testing of electrical systems. E. Documentation of tests, procedures, and installations. F. Coordination of training. 2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION A. Commissioning is the process of ensuring that all building systems are installed and perform interactively according to the design intent, the systems are efficient and cost effective and meet the NIHs operational needs, the installation is adequately documented and that the Operators are adequately trained. B. . C. The Commissioning Plan outlines the Commissioning Process. It is part of the Contract Documents and stipulates Contractor responsibilities that are part of this project. It also indicates the details of the functional performance testing that the contractor must participate in. Refer to it for details of the Cx process. D. This section expands on the Cx Plan and defines responsibilities of the Contractor to facilitate the Commissioning process particularly during the Construction Phase. 3. SCOPE A. Systems to be commissioned include the following: 1. Secondary Service Electrical Systems 2. Motor Control Centers 3. Distribution and Branch circuit panelboards 4. Lighting Fixtures and Controls 5. Lightning Protection Equipment and Lightning Protection Systems 6. Equipment Monitoring 7. Fire Alarm Equipment/Fire Alarm Equipment Monitoring System 8. AC motors 9. Grounding Equipment and Building Grounding System 10. Security System 11. Emergency Generators and Distribution System 12. Uninterruptible Power Systems 4. Related Work and Documents A. Commissioning Plan: This plan is part of the Contract Documents and outlines many of responsibilities, procedures and tasks throughout the Cx process. It also describes the FPTs that will be performed during the Acceptance Phase. 5. Related Work and Documents
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A. Commissioning Plan: This plan is part of the Contract Documents and outlines many of responsibilities, procedures and tasks throughout the Cx process. It also describes the FPTs that will be performed during the Acceptance Phase
The following section names and numbers will vary with each project. Edit them accordingly. This is one of the most challenging efforts to ensure that the requirements are incorporated in the project. Use this as a reminder of the sections to check/edit to properly incorporate the Cx procedures and requirements.
B. Section 0080 - Supplementary Conditions: Stipulates penalties for nonconformance with the Cx requirements C. Section 01040 Coordination: Stipulates the relationships between the parties involved with the Cx process D. Section 01300 Submittals: Stipulates additional copies of submittals to be submitted and refers to other sections for additional submittal requirements related to Cx. E. Section 01700 Project Close Out: Defines the milestones in completion incorporating the Cx process F. Section 01730 O&M Manuals: Refers to documentation and procedures relative to the O&M information G. Section 15000 General Mechanical and Electrical General Provisions H. Section 16000 Electrical General Provisions I. Individual Division 16 Sections: Individual sections stipulate installation, start up, warranty and training requirements for the system or device specified in the section. 6. DEFINITIONS and Abbreviations A. Acceptance Phase: This is the phase of the project that the facility and its systems and equipment are inspected, tested, verified, etc. and when most of the functional performance testing and formal training occurs. This will generally occur after the construction phase is complete (start up and check have been accomplished). The Acceptance Phase must be successfully completed prior to the award of Substantial Completion. B. Contractor: As used herein is a general reference to the applicable installing party and can therefore refer to the GC, subcontractors, or vendors. C. Construction Phase: Phase of the project during which the facility is constructed and/or systems and equipment are installed and started. Contractor and subs complete installation, start up forms, submit O&M info., etc. Contractor/Vendors conduct equipment specific training. Construction phase will generally end upon completed start up. D. Commissioning (Cx) - The process of ensuring that all building systems are installed and perform interactively according to the design intent, the systems are efficient and cost effective and meet the NIHs operational needs. E. Commissioning Authority (CA) - An individual or company who will oversee the Cx process, stipulate many of the Cx requirements and ensure and validate that
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systems and equipment are designed, installed and tested to meet the NIH/DPW requirements. Commissioning Team (CxT): The group of individuals who will collaborate to ensure the facilitate the commissioning of the facility. This team will consist of the CA, the NIH CM, the Contractors MEP Construction and Commissioning Coordinator, and the lead on-site technical person from the independent testing firm. Generally the installing contractor and/or manufacturer is also an integral member of the team for any given system. Functional Completion: A milestone which marks the successful completion of the Acceptance Phase and generally the functional performance testing of the systems. Functional Performance Testing (FPT) - Final testing of systems and equipment when performance is tested in various modes of operation and under different conditions. Deficiency: An installation or condition that is not in conformance with the construction documents and/or the design intent. Party Individual, company or entity. Refer to the Cx Plan for names and definitions. Project Phases Phases of the project relative to the Cx process include the Construction Phase, Acceptance Phase, and Warranty Phase.
** This applies only to projects in occupied facilities
L. Preliminary Service - systems/equipment are being used by the occupants although final adjusting, balancing, and functional performance testing is on-going.
M. Pre-Test - preliminary testing accomplished during a scheduled system outage to verify system functionality prior to placing the system/equipment into preliminary service
N. Scheduled Outage - period of time, scheduled by NIH, in which the system is out of service or not to be used by occupants. O. Start-up - The process whereby the contractor verifies the proper installation of a device or piece of equipment, executes the manufacturer's starting procedures, completes the start-up checklist, energizes the device or system, and basically verifies it is in proper working order. P. Warranty Phase: Includes the early occupancy of the building and can continue through the warranty period. 7. REFERENCE STANDARDS
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A. National Electric Code (NEC) B. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) C. Electronics Industry Association/Telecommunications Industry Association (EIA/ TIA) D. Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) E. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) F. International Electrical Testing Association (NETA) G. National Electrical Manufacturers Associates (NEMA) H. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) I. Underwriters Laboratory, Inc. (UL) 8. DOCUMENTATION A. Contractor shall provide for Commissioning Authority one copy of the following per the procedures specified in the Cx Plan and other sections of the specification: 1. Shop drawings and product data related to systems or equipment to be commissioned. Commissioning Authority shall review and incorporate comments via the Design Engineer. 2. Draft equipment Start-up check lists along with the manufacturers start up procedures. CA will assist in the development and recommend approval. 3. System Test reports. Contractor shall compile and organize and CA will review and compile prior to FPT. 4. Completed Equipment Start-up certification forms along with the manufacturers. CA will review prior to FPT. 5. Equipment Warrantees 6. Training Plans 7. O&M Information per the requirements of the Cx Plan, Division 1 requirements 8. Record Drawings B. Record Drawings: Contractor shall maintain at the site an updated set of record or "as-built" documents reflecting actual installed conditions. 9. Coordination Management Protocols A. Coordination responsibilities and management protocols relative to Cx are initially defined in the Cx Plan but will be refined and documented in the Construction Phase Cx coordination meeting. Contractor shall have input in the protocols and all parties will commit to scheduling obligations. The CA will record and distribute. 10. COMMISSIONING AUTHORITY RESPONSIBILITIES A. Construction Phase 1. Conduct Cx meeting 2. Review applicable project documentation (shop drawings, product data, inspection reports, record drawings, O&M information, etc.) for adequacy and to ensure system functionality. 3. Review and approve start up checklist forms. 4. Inspect installation periodically. 5. Attend selected progress meetings to observe progress and help expedite
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completion. 6. Witness selected tests start ups, and equipment training. 7. Compile O&M information and systems overview and format the O&M manuals. B. Acceptance Phase 1. Verify (spot check) inspection reports. 2. Verify (spot check) component start ups. 3. Verify (spot check) equipment performance certifications. 4. Functionally test systems and equipment. 5. Review training plan. 6. Coordinate training activities 7. Record commissioning procedures. 11. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES A. Construction Phase 1. Include Cx requirements in price and plan for work. 2. Attend coordination meetings called by CA. 3. Remedy any deficiencies identified throughout construction. 4. Prepare and submit required draft forms and systems information. 5. Thoroughly complete and inspect installation of systems and equipment as detailed throughout Contract Documents, as required by reference or industry standards, and as specifically indicated in Part - 3 of this section. 6. Start-up, test, and adjust systems and equipment prior to verification and performance testing by the Commissioning Authority. Start-up procedures shall be in accordance with Contract Documents, reference or industry standards, and specifically Part - 3 of this section. 7. Record start-up and testing procedures on start-up forms or checklists and certify that the systems and equipment have been started and or tested in accordance with the requirements specified above. Each form shall be signed and dated by the individual responsible for the start-up or test. Tag equipment started with individuals name and date. 8. Complete approved start up checklists and submit along with other installation certification information such as warrantees, testing results, etc. 9. Schedule and coordinate Cx efforts required by appropriate subs and vendors. Participate in respective portions of start ups and training. 10. Demonstrate the systems as specified. 11. Certify that systems have been installed and are operating per Contract Documents. 12. Maintain an updated set of record documentation. 13. Copy Commissioning Authority on indicated documentation. 14. Conduct equipment specific operation, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair training as required by the respective section of the specifications. B. Acceptance Phase 1. Assist Commissioning Authority in verification and performance testing.
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Assistance will generally include the following: a. Manipulate systems and equipment to facilitate testing. b. Provide instrumentation necessary for verification and performance testing. c. Manipulate Lighting and alarm and control systems to facilitate verification and performance testing. d. Provide a Monitoring Control Technician to work at the direction of Commissioning Authority for up to __ hours beyond assistance specified above and in Section 16910. e. Provide a Lighting Control technician to work at the direction of Commissioning Authority for up to ___ hours beyond assistance specified above f. Provide a Security System technician to work at the direction of the CA for up to ___ hours beyond assistance specified above . 2. Correct any work not in accordance with Contract Documents. 3. Participate in the systems and operational training relative to use of O&M information and the PM program. 4. Compensate Commissioning Authority for site time necessitated by incompleteness of systems or equipment at time of functional performance testing. C. Warranty Phase 1. Provide warranty service. 2. Correct any deficiencies identified. 3. Update record documentation to reflect any changes made throughout the Warranty Phase. 12. Contractor Notification A. Contractor shall completely install, thoroughly inspect, start-up, test, adjust systems and equipment. All activities shall be documented on specified forms. Contractor shall notify A/E, NIH, and CA in writing that systems are complete and ready for verification and functional performance testing. B. Contractor shall notify CA at least 14 days in advance of any tests, start-ups, or training. CA shall witness selected tests and start-ups. 13. START-UP CHECKLISTS and Manufacturers Start up Instructions A. Start-up checklists for each type of equipment shall be submitted to Commissioning Authority for approval prior to start-up. Appropriate subcontractors or vendors shall design the forms meeting the requirements of the Contract Documents. Forms shall be developed for the equipment being installed for this project. Forms in the Appendices of the Cx Plan may be used as examples. B. Start up checklists shall generally include the following for each (as applicable): 1. project specific designation, location and service 2. Pertinent nameplate data 3. Indication of the party performing the test 4. Place for signature of the start up technician along with the date
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5. Clear explanation of the inspection, test, measurement etc with a pass/fail indication a record of measure parameters 6. Include a checklist item indicating all O&M instructions, warranties, record documents have been completed and submitted. 7. Include a checklist item for proper maintenance clearances maintained 8. Include an checklist item indicating that special tools and/or spare tools required were turned over to the NIH 9. Generally include checklist items indicating that required prerequisite equipment and systems were successfully started C. Start up checklists shall incorporate the manufacturer-specified procedures. Contractor shall compile the start up and check out procedures indicated in the manufacturers documentation prior to designing the forms. As applicable include acceptance criteria specified therein. The manufacturers start up and check out procedures shall be submitted to the CA along with the draft start up checklists. D. Refer to the Cx Plan for examples and minimum required content. E. Completed Start-up checklists for all pieces of equipment shall be submitted to Commissioning Authority prior to verification and performance testing. 14. Functional Performance Testing A. Participation: CA will direct and coordinate functional performance tests after the successful start up and complete documentation of systems and equipment. Conceptual procedures for the functional performance testing are outlined in the Cx Plan. CA will generally witness and coordinate the test. Contractor shall generally assist as described above with manipulation of the systems or equipment, provision of supporting equipment or materials (lifts, ladders, specialty test equipment,etc.), and on the spot remediation of minor identified deficiencies. Required participation is outlined in the Cx plan. B. Completeness: All systems must be completed and ready for FPT. Control systems must be tested and started for the respective system or component. C. Test Documentation: CA will coordinate, test, and/or witness tests as applicable. CA will Pass or Fail the testing and record the date and time of the test. Deficiencies shall clearly be indicated in when the test is failed. When all related testing is completed successfully, CA shall recommend acceptance of the system or component. D. Deficiencies and Re-testing: When deficiencies are identified during testing, depending on their extent or magnitude, they can be corrected during the test and the testing can continue to successful completion. More significant deficiencies will require failure of the test and re-testing. Deficiencies of this magnitude will result in an action item on the Action List. The resolution of the deficiency will then subsequently be tracked by the CA via the Action List. All tests shall be repeated until successful completion. E. Sampling: Some types of identical equipment will be tested using a sampling strategy. The sample percentage is indicated in the generic test procedure listed in the Cx Plan..
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F. Failure Limit on Sample Tests: With the sampling percentages is listed a failure limit. This limit indicates the maximum percentage of the tested devices that may have any test that fails before an entirely new sample must be tested. This is based on the concept that if many failures occur it is a result of inadequate start up by the contractor. When the maximum number of failures is reached, testing on that sample will be terminated and re-testing will be scheduled. 1. Where sample tests involve multiple systems the maximum failure limit will apply per system. 2. The responsible contractors shall pay the CAs cost of that sample test, and redo the start up for the applicable devices/systems. 3. All work necessitated by sample failures shall be at no cost to the NIH. 15. FPT Acceptance Criteria A. Acceptance criteria for tests are indicated in the Cx plan with the associated tests. Generally, unless indicated otherwise, the criteria for acceptance will be that specified with the individual system, equipment, component, or device which in general conform to NFPA 70B and International Electrical Testing Association (NETA) testing specifications NETA ATS-1991. 16. Independent Electrical Testing Agency A. The independent electrical testing agency shall be provided under the construction specifications and therefore included with the bid. Many of the aspects of the start up and functional performance testing indicated herein will be accomplished under the respective section and witnessed by the CxT at the indicated sample rate. CxT will include applicable test results in the functional performance testing record. 17. Training A. Contractors, Subcontractor, Vendors, etc. shall prepare and conduct training sessions on the installed systems and equipment they are responsible for. Generally the CA and A/E shall conduct of the systems overview, design intent, and design criteria training. The contractor shall perform all other training. B. GC shall compile the training plans of the subs and vendors and present a comprehensive training plan as outlined in the Cx Plan. C. Training sessions should typically start and end in a classroom setting. Field demonstrations will also typically be conducted to demonstrate the hands-on aspects of the required tasks. D. Equipment Specific Training: Appropriate contractor or vendor shall instruct the NIHs designated representative on the safe and proper operation, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of each piece of equipment. Submitted operation and maintenance information shall be used during training. Sessions shall include as a minimum: 1. Conceptual overview of how the equipment works 2. Names, addresses, numbers etc. of sources for information, tools, spare parts, etc. for the equipment 3. Details of the warranty or guarantee. 4. Intended sequences of operation in all modes of operation
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5. Sources of utility support 6. Routine operator tasks involving monitoring and operation covering all modes of operation and mode switching as applicable 7. Relevant health and safety practices/concerns 8. Common problems and their diagnosis and repair 9. Proper maintenance schedules, tasks and procedures with demonstrations 10. Emergency response, documentation and recovery procedures. II. PRODUCTS 1. INSTRUMENTATION A. Instrumentation required to verify readings and test system and equipment performance shall be provided by Contractor and made available to Commissioning Authority. Generally, no equipment will be required beyond that required to perform Contractors work under these Contract Documents unless specifically noted otherwise. 2. Infrared Thermographic Scanner A. Infrared scanning equipment shall be an AGA (or approved equal) thermovision set capable of viewing an entire bus or equipment assembly at one time and have a sensitivity of 0.2C with a liquid nitrogen reference. A. Provide Drantez 901 or equal III. EXECUTION 1. General A. Part III of this section outlines specific start up, check out, and training requirements for systems and equipment . These requirements along with those specified in the individual section provide a minimum or guideline for development of start up procedures, checklists and tests. Contractor shall synthesize these requirements with that of the manufacturers and/or applicable codes and standards to develop specific and itemized start up procedures specific to that installed on this project. B. Refer to Section ______ which details the majority of the electrical related testing required.
For all training requirements coordinate the requirements with those in the specification. Indicate the amount of time that is required for the project.
2. Testing Procedures A. Thermographic Scanning 1. In general, the scan shall be made when the equipment is energized and is operating at its normal capacity. It is intended that the scan be made after the equipment has been in full operation; however, the exact time of conducting the scan will be determined by the CxT near the completion of the project. 2. Test equipment, miscellaneous tools, and materials shall be transported properly, moved, and set up by trained personnel. Equipment used in testing
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shall be capable to perform all recommended procedures required by the apparatus and related equipment. All test equipment shall have certification of calibration and be in working order. 3. All hot spots shall be marked, identified and an infrared thermographic scanning report prepared and furnished to the NIH. 4. The report shall contain infrared photos of trouble spots with temperature readings. 5. All sources of heating problems shall be promptly reported to the NIH for corrective action by the Division 16 contractor. B. Grounding Systems: 1. Perform three-point fall-of-potential test per IEEE Standard 81 on the main grounding electrode or system. Resistance shall be no greater than 5 ohms. 2. Perform the two-point method test per IEEE Standard 81 to determine the ground resistance between the main ground system and all major electrical equipment frames, system neutral, and/or derived neutral points. Resistance shall be no greater than 5 ohms. 3. 13.8kv Feeders/13.8kv primary service feeders A. Start-up checklists: Perform the following final checks before startup: 1. Inspect underground duct banks. 2. Inspect cable and perform field testing on reels. 3. Inspect splicing and terminations. B. Starting Procedures: Follow the manufacturer's written procedures and the following as a minimum: 1. Visually and mechanically inspect to include the following: Exposed cable, compression type terminations, splices, and fire proofing in manholes, cable vaults, etc. 2. Correct identification and phasing arrangements. 3. Perform shield continuity test. 4. Perform insulation resistance test on new and existing cables. 5. Perform high potential test on new cables only. 4. 15kV primary disconnect & grounding switches/13.8kV primary service distribution A. General: Provide the services of a factory-trained manufacturers representative to assist the contractor in the installation and start-up service of the equipment and train NIH's maintenance personnel as specified below. B. Start-up checklists: Perform the following final checks before startup: 1. Inspect incoming power cable terminations. 2. Inspect transformer connections. 3. Inspect grounding. 4. Inspect electrical interlock wiring. C. Starting Procedures: Follow the manufacturer's written procedures and the following as a minimum: 1. Visually and mechanically inspect to include the following: anchoring, grounding, oil level, torque of bus and cable connections, and mechanical
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operation of switch and operating mechanisms. 2. Perform contact resistance test. 3. Conduct and review oil sample tests. 4. Perform insulation resistance tests on switch and control wiring. 5. Perform electrical and mechanical (key) interlock system operations. D. Training: Train NIH's maintenance personnel on procedures and schedules related to troubleshooting, servicing, and preventative maintenance. 1. Review data in Operating and Maintenance Manuals. 5. 15kV-480/277V, 2500kVA liquid network transformers/13.8kV primary service distribution A. General: Provide the services of a factory-trained manufacturers representative to assist the contractor in the installation and start-up service of the equipment and train NIH's maintenance personnel as specified below. B. Start-up checklists: Perform the following final checks before startup: 1. Inspect primary and secondary power connections. 2. Inspect control interconnections. 3. Inspect grounding. C. Starting Procedures: Follow the manufacturer's written procedures and the following as a minimum: 1. Visually and mechanically inspect to include the following: anchoring, grounding, liquid levels, installation verification using manufacturers checklist, torque of bus and cable connections, and tap changer operation. 2. Verify operation of temperature and liquid level controls/alarms. 3. Perform winding insulation tests. 4. Conduct turns ratio test. 5. Perform power factor/dissipation test on windings and bushings. 6. Perform HV and LV winding and core resistance measurements. 7. Check and confirm % of impedance is identical for all three transformers comparing nameplates. D. Training: Train NIH's maintenance personnel on procedures and schedules related to troubleshooting, servicing, and preventative maintenance. 1. Review data in Operating and Maintenance Manuals. 6. 600V network protectors/480V secondary distribution A. General: Provide the services of a factory-trained manufacturers representative to assist the contractor in the installation and start-up service of the equipment and train NIH's maintenance personnel as specified below. B. Start-up checklists: Perform the following final checks before startup: 1. Inspect transformer connections. 2. Inspect 600V disconnect connections. 3. Inspect grounding. 4. Validate protector element installation(furnished loose). 5. Verify control interconnections. 6. Check calibration/setting of protective devices from system coordination
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study. 7. Verify calibration/setting of digital metering. C. Starting Procedures: Follow the manufacturer's written procedures and the following as a minimum: 1. Visually and mechanically inspect to include the following: anchoring, grounding, torque of bus/cable connections, operational check of drawout mechanism, manual/electrical trip/close operations, contact closure using slow closing method, arc chute inspection, & installation verification using manufacturer's checklist. 2. Correct current transformer ratios. 3. Conduct contact resistance test. 4. Perform operational/functional tests of protective relaying. 5. Perform operational/functional tests of digital metering. 6. Perform electrical and mechanical (key) interlock system operational tests. 7. Conduct operational voltage testing with line voltage from transformer only and/or source feeder breaker open. D. Training: Train NIH's maintenance personnel on procedures and schedules related to troubleshooting, servicing, and preventative maintenance. 1. Review data in Operating and Maintenance Manuals. 7. 600V disconnect switches/480V secondary distribution A. General: Provide the services of a factory-trained manufacturers representative to assist the contractor in the installation and start-up service of the equipment and train NIH's maintenance personnel as specified below. B. Start-up checklists: Perform the following final checks before startup: 1. Inspect protector and Busduct connections. 2. Inspect grounding. 3. Verify control interconnections. 4. Check installation of warning nameplates. C. Starting Procedures: Follow the manufacturer's written procedures and the following as a minimum: 1. Visually and mechanically inspect to include the following: anchoring, grounding, torque of bus/cable connections, and mechanical operation of switch and operating mechanisms. 2. Conduct insulation resistance tests on switch and control wiring. 3. Conduct contact resistance test. D. Training: Train NIH's maintenance personnel on procedures and schedules related to troubleshooting, servicing, and preventative maintenance. 1. Review data in Operating and Maintenance Manuals. 8. 600V service switchgear/480V secondary distribution A. General: Provide the services of a factory-trained manufacturers representative to assist the contractor in the installation and start-up service of the equipment for a period of 3 working days in 3 visits and train NIH's maintenance personnel as specified below.
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B. Start-up checklists: Perform the following final checks before startup: 1. Inspect connections to main breakers. 2. Inspect grounding. 3. Inspect feeder connections to busways and cables. 4. Inspect installation of main, tie & feeder breaker elements. 5. Inspect control & alarm interconnections. 6. Check calibration/setting of trip devices using system coordination study. 7. Verify calibration/setting of digital metering. C. Starting Procedures: Follow the manufacturer's written procedures and the following as a minimum: 1. Visually and mechanically inspect to include the following: anchoring, grounding, torque of feeder and incoming bus duct connections, feeder cable and integral main bus connections, switchgear section alignments, electrical clearances, mechanical operation of breaker/fuse drawout elements and operating mechanisms, manual trip function, main bus safety shutters, and installation verification using manufacturer's checklist. 2. Check current and potential instrument transformer ratios. 3. Conduct insulation resistance and over potential tests on each type of each breaker element contacts, switchgear control wiring, breaker element control wiring and each bus section. 4. Conduct resistance test through switchgear bus joints. 5. Conduct current test using primary or secondary current injection. 6. Conduct phasing test on triple-ended switchgear. 7. Conduct contact resistance test on each type breaker element. 8. Conduct ground resistance test. 9. Conduct operational/functional tests of protective relaying. Time-current tests shall be conducted and trip points shall be set per A/E direction 10. Conduct operational/functional tests of digital metering. 11. Perform electrical and mechanical (key) interlock system operational tests on generator and service switchgear. D. Training: Train NIH's maintenance personnel on procedures and schedules related to troubleshooting, servicing, and preventative maintenance. 1. Review data in Operating and Maintenance Manuals. 9. 600V feeder and subfeeders/480V secondary distribution A. Start-up checklists: Perform the following final checks before startup: 1. Inspect cable terminations. B. Starting Procedures: Follow the manufacturer's written procedures and the following as a minimum: 1. Visually and mechanically inspect to include the following: large junction and pull boxes, supports of raceways and cable bus, and compression type terminations. 2. Correct identification and phasing arrangements. 3. Conduct continuity test of each feeder.
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4. Conduct insulation resistance test of each feeder. 10. 600V Motor Control Centers / 480V secondary distribution (16400) A. Start-up checklists: Perform the following final checks before startup: 1. Inspect cable terminations. 2. Check installation and setting of overload relays. 3. Inspect control interconnections. B. Starting Procedures: Follow the manufacturer's written procedures and the following as a minimum: 1. Visually and mechanically inspect to include the following: anchoring, grounding, torque of feeder and incoming connections, electrical clearances, starter and feeder unit drawout mechanisms, and check installation using manufacturer's checklist. 2. Perform test of overload relays for each size starter using primary current injection methods. 3. Conduct operational tests of starters through local/remote controls. 4. Conduct insulation resistance test on MCC busing, each type motor starter unit (except for variable frequency drives), and each control circuit. 5. Conduct contact resistance and insulation resistance test of molded case main and feeder circuit breakers. C. Training: Train NIH's maintenance personnel on procedures and schedules related to troubleshooting, servicing, and preventative maintenance. 1. Review data in Operating and Maintenance Manuals. 11. Distribution Transformers/480V secondary distribution A. Start-up checklists: Perform the following final checks before startup: 1. Inspect wiring connections. 2. Insure taps are adjusted. 3. Inspect grounding. B. Starting Procedures: Follow the manufacturer's written procedures and the following as a minimum: 1. Visually and mechanically inspect to include the following: mounting, grounding, electrical clearances, and K factor and/or isolating transformers are installed where required. 2. Perform insulation resistance, turns ratios, and polarity tests on each type / size of transformer. C. Training: Train NIH's maintenance personnel on procedures and schedules related to troubleshooting, servicing, and preventative maintenance. 1. Review data in Operating and Maintenance Manuals. 12. Distribution and branch circuit panelboards/480V secondary distribution A. Start-up checklists: Perform the following final checks before startup: 1. Inspect wiring connections. B. Starting Procedures: Follow the manufacturer's written procedures and the following as a minimum: 1. Visually and mechanically inspect to include the following: mounting,
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separate ground and neutral connections per circuit, completed circuit directories, electrical clearances, KAIC ratings of panelboard and breakers. 2. Correct surge suppression devices installed. 3. Review current readings for each panelboard to ensure loads are balanced. 4. Conduct insulation resistance tests. 13. 600V branch circuits/480/208/120V secondary distribution A. Start-up checklists: Perform the following final checks before startup: 1. Inspect wiring connections. B. Starting Procedures: Follow the manufacturer's written procedures and the following as a minimum: 1. Visually and mechanically inspect to include the following: large junction and pull boxes, supports of raceways, & compression type terminations. 2. Correct identification and phasing arrangements. 3. Perform random continuity test of any branch circuit. 4. Receptacle Polarity Test: Test every receptacle installed or reconnected under this contract with a receptacle circuit tester. Tester shall test for open ground, reverse polarity, open hot, open neutral, hot and ground reversed, hot or neutral and hot open. Rewire receptacles with faults and retest. 5. Ground-Fault Receptacle Circuit Interrupter Tests: Test each receptacle or branch circuit breaker having ground-fault circuit protection to assure that the ground-fault circuit interrupter will not operate when subjected to a ground-fault current of less than 4 milliamperes and will operate when subjected to a ground-fault current exceeding 6 milliamperes. Perform testing using an instrument specifically designed and manufactured for testing ground-fault circuit interrupters. "TEST" button operation will not be acceptable as a substitute for this test. Replace receptacles that do not shutoff power with 5/1000 of an ampere within 1/40th of a second and retest. Submit test report signed by Test Engineer who performed this test. C. Training: Train NIH's maintenance personnel on procedures and schedules related to troubleshooting, servicing, and preventative maintenance. 1. Review data in Operating and Maintenance Manuals. 14. Lighting Fixtures and Lighting controls/277/120V lighting A. General: General: Provide the services of a factory-trained manufacturers representative to assist the contractor in the installation and start-up service of the lighting control system and train NIH's maintenance personnel as specified below. Representative will confirm the proper installation and operation of all system components. B. Train NIH's maintenance personnel on the operation and programming of the lighting control system. Seven days of training will be provided for up to 50 users. C. Start-up checklists: Perform the following final checks before startup 1. Ensure all labeling is affixed and accurate 2. Ensure all terminations are tight. 3. Check sensor placement is adequate for required duty.
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4. Ensure adequate access is provided to all panels and that documentation of that panel is provided in it. 5. Ensure all circuits for the loads are energized and ready for testing. D. Starting Procedures: Follow the manufacturer's written procedures and the following as a minimum: 1. .Test, calibrate, and set all digital and analog sensing, and actuating devices. Calibrate each instrumentation device by making a comparison between the graphic display and the reading at the device, using an instrument traceable to the National Bureau of Standards, which shall be at least twice as accurate as the device to be calibrated (e.g., if field device is +/-0.5% accurate, test equipment shall be +/-0.25% accurate over same range). Record the measured value and displayed value for each device in the Start Up Report. 2. Check each digital control point by making a comparison between the control command at the control panel and the status of the controlled device. Check each digital input point by making a comparison of the state of the sensing device and the OI display. Record the results for each device in the ATC/FMS Start-Up Report. 3. Check loads on all breakers to ensure that the breaker is properly sized. 4. Enter all schedules per occupants direction. 5. For Operator Interfaces: a. Verify all elements on the graphics are functional and properly bound to physical devices and/or virtual points and that hot links or page jumps are functional and logical. b. Output all specified reports for review and approval. c. Verify the alarm printing and logging is functional and per requirements 6. Validate all interfaces with other systems on a point by point basis E. Training: Train NIH's maintenance personnel on procedures and schedules related to start-up and shutdown, troubleshooting, servicing, and preventative maintenance. 1. Review data in Operating and Maintenance Manuals. 15. Lightning Protection/Lightning Protection system A. Start-up checklists: Perform the following final checks before startup: 1. Inspect wiring connections. B. Starting Procedures: Follow the manufacturer's written procedures and the following as a minimum: 1. Visually and mechanically inspect to include the following: air terminal mountings, bonding connections of roof mounted HVAC equipment, down leads routing/roof penetrations, and grounding. 2. Review UL test certification. 3. Check for receipt of UL master label. 16. Fire alarm equipment / Fire alarm/detection system
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A. General: General: Provide the services of a qualified fire alarm specialist to supervise the installation, make adjustments, and perform tests on the fire alarm system and train NIH's maintenance personnel. B. Start-up checklists: Perform the following final checks before startup 1. Ensure all labeling is affixed and accurate 2. Ensure all terminations are tight. 3. Ensure adequate access is provided to all panels and that documentation of that panel is provided in it. 4. Review that all fire alarm devices as shown on the construction drawings and shop drawings are installed. 5. Review height and locations of pull stations and visual alarms to comply with ADA. 6. Review that smoke and duct detectors are installed according to NFPA 72E and NFPA 90A. 7. Check that fire alarm system control panel is clear with no trouble or ground faults. 8. Sprinkler flow and tamper switches have been adjusted 9. Check wire supervision on all devices. C. Starting Procedures: Follow the manufacturer's written procedures and the following as a minimum: 1. Check location of all sensors and switches to ensure conformance with requirements. 2. Cause activation of all device, assure alarms are initiated and resulting response is per the requirements. 3. Verify interfaces with all other inter-related systems or equipment including FMS, sound systems, security systems, HVAC systems, vertical delivery systems, etc. on a point by point basis for all points 4. Validate all output devices (speakers and strobes) meet the code criteria (96 dBa at 10 and 117 candela at peak) 5. Activate high temperature detectors in the elevator machine room. Verify all sequences including elevator shunt off, elevator recall including alternate floors when main floor is in alarm. 6. Activate all sprinkler flow switches. Validate that appropriate zone enunciates and alarms sound. 7. Verify audio aspects of the system function as required. Verify paging messages can be heard throughout the building. 8. For anunciator panels, validate correct graphic and correct identification of all zones. Test the action and interlocks of all override switches as approprieate 9. For Operator Interfaces: a. Verify all elements on the graphics are functional and properly bound to physical devices and/or virtual points and that hot links or page jumps are functional and logical.
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b. Output all specified reports for review and approval. c. Verify the alarm printing and logging is functional and per requirements 10. Validate all interfaces with other systems on a point by point basis D. Training: Train NIH's maintenance personnel on procedures and schedules related to start-up and shutdown, troubleshooting, servicing, and preventative maintenance. 1. Review data in Operating and Maintenance Manuals. 17. Grounding/Building grounding system A. Starting Procedures: Follow the manufacturer's written procedures and the following as a minimum: 1. Conduct fall of potential ground resistance tests per IEEE Standard 81at each test well and at service equipment. 2. Conduct insulation resistance, short circuit, and ground tests of each motor. 18. Uninterruptible Power Systems A. General: General: Provide the services of a manufacturere certified specialist to supervise the installation, make adjustments, and perform tests on the UPS and train NIH's maintenance personnel. B. Training: Train NIH's maintenance personnel on procedures and schedules related to start-up and shutdown, troubleshooting, servicing, and preventative maintenance. 1. Review data in Operating and Maintenance Manuals. 19. Automatic Transfer Switches A. General: General: Provide the services of a manufacturer certified specialist to supervise the installation, make adjustments, and perform tests on the automatic transfer switches and train NIH's maintenance personnel. B. Start-up checklists: Perform the following final checks before startup 1. Visually inspect the systems. 2. Ensure the terminations are tight and all ancillary equipment completely installed. 3. Ensure all overloads are in place. 4. Measure contact resistance C. Starting Procedures: Follow the manufacturer's written procedures and the following as a minimum: 1. Energize Switch 2. Check positive interlock between systems 3. Set/Calibrate Voltage sensing relay, transfer time delays (in both directions), and synchronization relays 4. Measure insulation resistance and resistance to ground 5. Check manual bypass operation D. Training: Train NIH's maintenance personnel on procedures and schedules related to start-up and shutdown, troubleshooting, servicing, and preventative maintenance.
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1. Review data in Operating and Maintenance Manuals. 20. Emergency Power Engine Generators and Distribution systems A. General: General: Provide the services of a manufacturer certified specialist to supervise the installation, make adjustments, and perform tests on the engine generators and emergency power switchgear and train NIH's maintenance personnel. B. Start-up checklists: Perform the following final checks before startup 1. Visually inspect the systems. 2. Ensure the terminations are tight on power and control wiring 3. Verify all ancillary equipment completely installed. 4. Ensure all overloads are in place. 5. Verify that generator is set in place. 6. Verify fuel connections 7. Verify radiator connections 8. Verify battery connection 9. Verify exhaust connections 10. Verify block or oil heater connection. 11. Check and record engine oil level, radiator water level, and battery electrolyte level. 12. Piping System Tests: Complete system test in accordance with the respective section 13. Inspect the installation and access/clearance for service and maintenance to ensure it meets the project and manufacturers requirements 14. Check lubricating oil for lubricated-type equipment. 15. Check for proper seismic restraints. 16. Check that safety valves have correct setting; greater than compressor discharge pressure, but not greater than pressure rating of system components. 17. Check that all operating controls are set for initial safe operation C. Starting Procedures: Follow the manufacturer's written procedures and the following as a minimum: 1. Tested generator at 50, 75, 100, 125 percent load capacity using load banks at 100 percent power factor. 2. Run load test at all loads except 125 percent for 30 minutes recording engine and alternator readings at the start, at 15 minutes and at 30 minutes. 125 percent load to be run for 15 minutes recording readings at the start and end of test. 3. Simulate operation of all generator safeties such as high oil pressure, low oil pressure, high temperature, over speed, etc. Observe function of safeties under actual malfunction situation. 4. Check for excessive vibration and noise. Correct problems. D. Training: train NIH's maintenance personnel on procedures and schedules related to start-up and shutdown, troubleshooting, servicing, and preventative
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