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Process Industry Practices

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PIP ELSMC11
Design and Fabrication of
Medium-Voltage Motor Control Centers

PURPOSE AND USE OF PROCESS INDUSTRY PRACTICES

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

This Practice is subject to revision at any time by the responsible Function Team
and will be reviewed every 5 years. This Practice will be revised, reaffirmed, or
withdrawn. Information on whether this Practice has been revised may be found at
http://www.pip.org.

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

University of Texas at Austin, 3208 Red River Street, Suite 300, Austin,
Texas 78705. PIP member companies and subscribers may copy this Practice
for their internal use.

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PIP ELSMC11
Design and Fabrication of
Medium-Voltage Motor Control Centers
Table of Contents
1. Introduction .................................. 2
1.1 Purpose ............................................. 2
1.2 Scope................................................. 2

2. References ................................... 2

4.10 Wiring ................................................ 8

4.11 Interlocking and Safety Features ....... 9
4.12 Instrument and Control Power
Transformers ................................... 10
4.13 Nameplates...................................... 11
4.14 Accessories ..................................... 11

2.1 Process Industry Practices ................ 2

2.2 Industry Codes and Standards .......... 2
2.3 Conflict Resolution............................. 3

5. Inspection and Testing ............. 12

3. Definitions .................................... 3

6. Shipping ..................................... 12

4. Design........................................... 3

7. Documentation .......................... 13

4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9

General .............................................. 3
Service Conditions ............................. 4
Enclosures ......................................... 4
Power Bus ......................................... 5
Ground Bus........................................ 5
Contactors and Fuses........................ 6
Metering and Protective Devices ....... 6
Control and Indication........................ 7
Space Heaters ................................... 8

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7.1 Identification..................................... 13
7.2 Seller Drawing and Data
Requirements .................................. 13

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1.

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Introduction
1.1

Purpose
This Practice covers the general requirements for design, materials fabrication,
inspection, testing, and shipping of medium-voltage motor control centers (MCC).

1.2

Scope
This Practice covers requirements for the design, fabrication, and testing of metal
enclosed, NEMA Class E2 controllers. This equipment is used for the supply,
control, and protection of medium-voltage motors.
The application of NEMA Class E2 controllers covered by this Practice is limited to
squirrel cage induction and synchronous motors rated 5000 hp or less and limited to
transformers of 5000 kVA or less. Where specific job requirements dictate,
exceptions to this limitation may be taken with Buyers prior approval.

2.

References
Applicable requirements in the latest edition (or the edition indicated) of the following
industry standards and Process Industry Practices shall be considered an integral part of this
Practice. Short titles will be used herein when appropriate.
2.1

Process Industry Practices (PIP)

PIP ELSMC11D - Data Sheet for ELSMC11 Design and Fabrication of MediumVoltage Motor Control Centers (completed for application)
PIP ELSSG12 - Design and Fabrication of Outdoor Enclosures for Motor
Controllers and Switchgear

2.2

Industry Codes and Standards

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
ASTM D1535 - Specifying Color by the Munsell System
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
ANSI/IEEE C57.13 - Requirements for Industrial Transformers
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code (NEC)
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
NEMA ICS 1 - Industrial Control and Systems General Requirements
NEMA ICS 2 - Industrial Control and Systems Controllers, Contactors, and
Overload Relays Rated Not More Than 2000 Volts AC or 750 Volts DC
NEMA ICS 3 - Industrial Control and Systems Factory Built Assemblies

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NEMA ICS 4 - Industrial Control and Systems Terminal Blocks

NEMA ICS 6 - Industrial Control and Systems Enclosures
2.3

Conflict Resolution
Any conflicts between the reference documents shall be identified in writing to the
Buyer for resolution. In general, when resolving conflicts, the following order of
precedence shall apply:

3.

Purchase order

Data Sheet PIP ELSMC11D

One-line diagram(s)

This Practice (PIP ELSMC11)

Referenced documents

Definitions
Buyer: The party purchasing the equipment
Seller: The party supplying the equipment in accordance with a purchase order from the
Buyer
Manufacturer: The party responsible for fabricating the required component(s). The
Manufacturer may or may not be the Seller.

4.

Design
4.1

General
4.1.1

Controllers shall be roll-out type with current-limiting power fuses and

vacuum contactors, unless otherwise specified on the Data Sheet.

4.1.2

Controllers shall have a minimum symmetrical interrupting rating of

350 MVA at 4160 volts, unless otherwise specified on the Data Sheet.

4.1.3

Controllers shall be contained in rigid, freestanding, metal enclosed, dead

front structures nominally 90 inches (2286 mm) high inclusive of horizontal
power bus.

4.1.4

Controllers may be furnished at a maximum of two high per vertical section.

Where so arranged, each starter shall occupy half of the available space, i.e.,
approximately 45 inches (1143 mm) high. Two-high vertical assemblies shall
have separate raceways or compartmentation for line, load, and control
cables that must pass through one position to the other.

4.1.5

High-voltage and low-voltage components and wiring within the controller

shall be separated by barriers or enclosures. Low-voltage components shall
be accessible through a separate door or hinged panel that does not
necessitate opening the high-voltage compartment. All high-voltage

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components, terminals, etc., that remain live when the high-voltage

compartment door is opened shall be protected against accidental contact by
use of barriers or insulation.

4.2

4.1.6

Each controller shall be provided with an externally operable isolating

switch to disconnect the controller components from the main power supply.
Mechanical interlocks shall be provided to prevent operation of the isolating
mechanism under load.

4.1.7

Space shall be provided in each starter cubicle for the entrance, routing, and
termination of all power, control, and ground wires. Provisions shall be
made for incoming and outgoing conduits to enter either the top or the
bottom of the enclosure as specified on the Data Sheet.

4.1.8

All controller assemblies and associated components shall be approved for

the area classification shown on the Data Sheet.

Service Conditions
4.2.1

Equipment shall be designed to perform satisfactorily under the following

ambient conditions unless otherwise specified on the Data Sheet:
a. Ambient conditions within the limits of -18F (-30C) and +104F
(40C)
b. Altitude of installation does not exceed 3300 ft (1000 m)

4.3

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Enclosures
4.3.1

Enclosures for indoor service shall be NEMA Type 1.

4.3.2

Enclosures shall have a rigidly constructed frame to allow mounting pad

surface variations of 1/8 inch (3.175 mm) without affecting the contactor
alignment or the smooth operation of doors or mechanical interlocks.
Permanent, full-travel alignment guides shall be provided to properly
position the contactor in the enclosure for insertion and withdrawal or for
raising and lowering.

4.3.3

The lineup shall have provision for handling from the bottom with a forklift
and from the top with a crane. A permanent bottom structural member shall
be provided to permit the lineup to be jacked, levered, or pushed for final
alignment without damage to the outer enclosure or to any internal dividers
or structural members.

4.3.4

Enclosures for outdoor service shall comply with PIP ELSSG12.

4.3.5

The motor control center enclosures shall be cleaned and treated for rust
resistance. The inside of the motor control center control compartment shall
be painted as specified on the Data Sheet.

4.3.6

The Seller shall furnish 1 quart of touch-up paint for each five (5) vertical
sections and for each paint color used.

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4.4

4.5

Power Bus
4.4.1

A full-length main power bus shall be provided for each controller cubicle or
lineup. A vertical power bus shall be provided for all vertical sections.

4.4.2

Unless otherwise specified on the Data Sheet, power bus and joints shall be
fully insulated copper. Bus insulation, except at the joints, shall be bonded to
the bus bar and shall be either liquid-dipped or fluidized-bed epoxy.
Insulating materials for buses and connections shall be flame retardant, nonhygroscopic, and track resistant throughout. Sleeve-type or heat-shrink
tubing-type insulating systems are not acceptable.

4.4.3

All bus bar joints shall be covered with formed insulating boots and reusable
non-metallic hardware. Termination connections for Buyers cable
connections shall also have insulating boots that are provided with reusable
non-metallic hardware. Taping of bolted joints is not acceptable.

4.4.4

The bus shall be mechanically braced for the asymmetrical short circuit
currents corresponding to the rated MVA interrupting capacity for the
controllers.

4.4.5

Bus joints shall be plated with manufacturers standard plating material

unless otherwise specified on the Data Sheet.

4.4.6

Bus supports shall be made of porcelain or cycloaliphatic material.

4.4.7

Bus bars shall be predrilled on both ends for future extension.

4.4.8

Main bus continuous current rating shall be a minimum of 1200 amperes,

unless otherwise specified on the Data Sheet.

4.4.9

Incoming power to the power bus shall be cable connected, unless otherwise
specified on the Data Sheet.

Ground Bus
4.5.1

A common copper ground bus running the full horizontal length of the
assembly shall be provided.

4.5.2

A vertical copper ground bus shall run the full height of each cubicle.
Vertical sections with only one unit shall be equipped with a ground bus
extending the full height of the cubicle for connecting future units.

4.5.3

All internal ground connections shall be made at the factory.

4.5.4

Provisions shall be made for connecting NEMA two-hole connectors

(9/16-inch-diameter holes spaced 1-3/4 inch center to center) at each end of
the ground bus.

4.5.5

When specified on the Data Sheet, copper compression-type lugs shall be

provided in the size noted.

4.5.6

Bus bar shall be predrilled on both ends for future extension.

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Contactors and Fuses

4.6.1

Contactors shall be three-pole, electrically operated line types, designed and

rated in accordance with NEMA ICS-3 for alternating current, mediumvoltage Class E2 controllers.

4.6.2

Contactor coils shall be rated for continuous operation at 10% of the

nominal voltage. Contactors shall positively pull in at 85% of nominal line
voltage and shall not drop out if voltage remains at least 65% of nominal line
voltage. Contactor shall ride through voltage dips of a magnitude and
duration specified on the Data Sheet.

4.6.3

Current-limiting fuses shall be coordinated with the interrupting capability

of the contactor.

4.6.4

Single phasing that results from a blown fuse shall cause the contactor to
trip.

4.6.5

When specified in the remarks column of the Data Sheet Load Summary, a
latched contactor shall be provided and shall include the following features:
a. AC closing
b. DC tripping through a capacitor-tripping device
c. Current-limiting, high-interrupting capacity E-rated fuses (for
transformer and distribution system protection)
d. Timed undervoltage device for tripping

4.7

Metering and Protective Devices

4.7.1

Unless otherwise specified on the Data Sheet, metering and protective

functions shall be solid-state or multi-function microprocessor based. These
devices shall be powered from the starter control power transformer, unless
otherwise specified on the Data Sheet.

4.7.2

The following metering functions shall be provided, unless otherwise

specified on the Data Sheet:
a. Voltage reading for the overall lineup, with the ability to show readings
for each phase
b. Single-phase current reading on each motor feeder

4.7.3

As a minimum, the following protective functions shall be provided:

a. Inverse time overcurrent (three-phase)
b. Instantaneous overcurrent (primary fuse)
c. Ground fault (ground fault relay)
d. Negative sequence current

4.7.4

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When the Data Sheet specifies electromechanical relays and meters, they
shall meet the following requirements:

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a. All protective relays and watt-hour meters shall be semiflush-mounted

drawout type. Relays shall have built-in test facilities and operation
indicators.
b. All analog indicating instruments shall be flush-mounted, 1% accuracy,
taut band switchboard type with a minimum 250 scale.
c. Voltmeters shall be provided with a three-phase (3-phase) voltmeter
switch.
d. Main bus ammeters shall be provided with a four-position ammeter
transfer switch marked Off-1-2-3.
4.7.5

Auxiliary relays may be surface mounted and front connected if mounted

inside the control compartment on a fixed (non-hinged) panel. Auxiliary
relays shall not be door mounted.

4.7.6

Synchronous motor controllers shall have the following additional metering

and protection:
a. Power factor meter
b. Rectification and field control equipment
c. Protection against loss of main motor field
d. Out-of-step protection
e. Motor field pull-out protection
f. Loss of exciter field

4.8

Control and Indication

4.8.1

The control circuit voltage for pushbuttons, indicating lights, and other pilot
devices shall be 120 volts AC.

4.8.2

Indicating lights shall be standard motor control center LED-type lamps with
front replaceable lamps and colored caps. Dropping resistors, if required,
shall be integral with the lights and shall not be mounted externally to the
lights.

4.8.3

Interposing relays shall be provided when required to interface with remote

control system circuits.

4.8.4

Each controller shall be provided with red Run/Closed and green

Off/Open indicating lights.

4.8.5

In addition to seal-in and other auxiliary contacts used in the operation of the
controller, a minimum of two normally open and two normally closed spare
M contacts shall be provided and wired out to the control terminal block
for use by the Buyer. An auxiliary relay may be provided if the contactor has
an insufficient quantity of contacts.

4.8.6

Controllers shall be provided with a built-in test circuit operated from an

external, auxiliary power source. The circuit shall be wired and interlocked
to permit checking of control and pilot circuits only when the high voltage is

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disconnected and isolated. The interlocking means shall also prevent voltage
feedback through the control power transformer.
4.9

Space Heaters
4.9.1

When indicated on the Data Sheet, space heaters shall be provided in each
vertical section and shall meet the following requirements:
a. Heaters shall be rated at 240 volts and sized to provide the required
heat output when operated on a 120-volt system.
b. Space heaters shall be mounted on stand-off insulators and provided
with an expanded metal cage for personnel protection. Space heater
wiring within 6 inches of the heater terminals shall be protected against
high temperatures.
c. An overcurrent protection/disconnect for each space heater circuit shall
be provided.
d. When specified on the Data Sheet, each vertical section space heater
shall be thermostatically controlled. The thermostat shall be equipped
with a bypass switch.

4.9.2

When indicated on the Data Sheet, a test pushbutton shall be installed in

series with the ammeter to allow testing of the space heaters.

4.9.3

Unless otherwise indicated on the Data Sheet, the power supply to space
heaters shall be from an external source provided by the Buyer. Power
supply wiring within the motor control center shall be brought, by Seller, to
a single set of interface terminals to which the Buyer will connect the
external supply circuit(s). The number and ampacity of external supply
circuits shall be agreed upon between the Buyer and the Seller. The
following caution plate shall be provided on the door front of each vertical
section that contains or controls space heaters powered from an external
supply:
CAUTION
SPACE HEATERS MAY BE ENERGIZED

4.9.4

Each controller shall be equipped with the following to accommodate motor

space heaters:
a. A circuit breaker in the control compartment for each motor space
heater. Circuit breaker shall be provided for protection of each
ungrounded conductor and shall be lockable in the open position.
b. An auxiliary relay shall energize the space heater when the contactor is
open or withdrawn.

4.10

Wiring
4.10.1 Unless otherwise specified in this section, control wiring shall be flame
retardant, 600-volt rated, type SIS insulated (or approved equal), No. 14

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AWG (minimum), with Class B stranding and tinned copper conductors.

Wiring terminations shall be made with insulated sleeve, locking spade,
crimp-type connectors.
4.10.2 Secondary leads of current transformers shall be No. 10 AWG, stranded
copper. Wiring shall be terminated on shorting-type terminal blocks using
ring-tongue, solderless, insulated sleeve, crimp-type connectors.
4.10.3 All internal wires shall be marked at each end, adjacent to the terminal to
which the wire connects. Preprinted, slip-on or heat shrinkable, sleeve-type
wire markers shall be used. Adhesive-type markers are not acceptable. Wire
markers shall indicate the appropriate wire number, in accordance with the
Sellers interconnection drawing.
4.10.4 Wires shall be continuous from terminal to terminal without splices.
4.10.5 All wiring harnesses shall be securely bundled and shall be protected from
rubbing against other parts within the enclosure. Bushings, grommets, or
other mechanical protections shall be provided when wiring is installed
through barriers, around edges of metal sheets, or through raceways.
Adhesive-type supports shall not be used.
4.10.6 Sellers wiring shall be connected to only one side of all field wiring
terminal blocks, and no more than two wires per terminal shall be permitted.
4.10.7 Terminal blocks shall be supplied and clearly marked for wiring that will be
installed by the Buyer, including wiring between shipping sections.
4.10.8 A minimum of 15% spare terminal points shall be provided.
4.11

Interlocking and Safety Features

4.11.1 Mechanical and electrical interlocking features shall be provided to prevent:
a. The high-voltage door from being opened if the isolating switch is
closed
b. The isolating switch from being operated or the drawout contactor
moved if the contactor is in the closed position
c. Access to the high-voltage fuses or fuse compartment unless the
isolating switch is open
d. The isolating switch from being closed if the high-voltage compartment
door is open
e. Contactor from being racked in while in the closed position
f. The TEST circuit from being energized except when the isolating
switch is open
4.11.2 Isolating switches shall be arranged to ground all load side, high-voltage
components when in the open position. For controllers with drawout
contactors, a shutter shall automatically close over the main bus terminals
when the contactor is withdrawn.

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4.11.3 Operating handles for isolating switches shall not be more than 79 inches
(2 meters) above the bottom of the equipment in any operating position.
Operating positions shall be clearly marked in large letters against a highcontrast background. The isolating switch shall be capable of being locked
out in the open position.
4.11.4 All doors, panels, or barriers providing access to high-voltage components
shall be labeled with a DANGER - HIGH VOLTAGE sign showing the
standard ANSI background and the voltage level.
4.12

Instrument and Control Power Transformers

4.12.1 A separate, fused control power transformer (CPT) shall be supplied with
each controller. High-voltage fuses shall be current-limiting type, one in
each phase, separate from the main power fuses. A secondary fuse shall be
provided in each ungrounded leg. An accessible means shall be provided to
manually disconnect all power from the control circuit regardless of the
position of the contractor.
4.12.2 Current transformers (CTs), one in each phase, shall be provided for the
operation of overload relays, ammeters, and other devices as specified.
Current transformer ratios shall be selected such that the full load current
falls within the middle third of the ammeter range.
4.12.3 CTs shall meet the following requirements or have the following
characteristics:
a. Secondary current rating of 5 amperes with primary rating as indicated
on the one-line diagrams or requisition
b. Capable of supplying a secondary voltage, without saturation, of at
least twice the maximum required to operate the associated relay(s)
c. Accuracies per ANSI standards for the metering and relaying
applications indicated on the one-line diagrams or requisition
d. Secondary leads (No. 10 AWG, stranded) wired to shorting-type
terminal blocks in the low-voltage control compartment
e. Window-type CTs for ground fault applications
f. No looping of wiring through CTs
4.12.4 Potential transformers (PTs) shall meet the following requirements:
a. Secondary voltage shall be 120 volt with primary voltage as indicated
on the Data Sheet or one-line diagrams.
b. Accuracies shall be according to ANSI standard for the relaying and
metering applications indicated on the one-line diagrams or requisition.
c. High-voltage windings shall be protected by current-limiting fuses.
d. Secondary windings shall be protected from overload by fuses in the
low-voltage control compartment. Fuse holders shall be permanently

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labeled to indicate the size and type of fuse required and to identify
their associated transformer (e.g., Phase A PT).
e. PTs shall be mounted on drawout or tiltout assemblies. Withdrawing
the assembly shall result in the disengagement of primary and
secondary connections as well as grounding of the transformer primary
terminals.
f. PT compartments shall each have a door-mounted sign reading: Notice
- Opening this door disconnects potential transformers. The sign shall
be laminated plastic with engraved white letters on a red background.
4.12.5 CPTs shall meet the following requirements:
a. Secondary voltage shall be 120 volt, and primary voltage shall be as
indicated on the Data Sheet or one-line diagrams
b. The Seller shall coordinate the primary fuses with the magnetizing
inrush current and with the secondary protection of the control power
transformer.
c. The kVA rating of the CPTs shall be determined by the Seller, taking
into account any additional loads external to the motor control center
when indicated on the Data Sheets.
d. The Seller shall provide a Form C contact for remote alarming of any
loss of control power.
4.13

Nameplates
4.13.1 Engraved, laminated plastic nameplates with characters 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)
high or larger shall be provided for each controller to identify the motor it
serves. Nameplates shall be mounted on the front of the cubicle with
stainless steel pins or screws. Engraving shall be as specified on the one-line
diagram or nameplate schedule. Nameplates shall have black letters on a
white background unless otherwise specified.
4.13.2 Separate nameplates suitably located shall be provided to indicate the
following:
a. Identification of meters, relays, switches, and other devices within the
controller
b. Identifying symbols that shall be the same as those appearing on the
schematic diagrams
4.13.3 Warning nameplates with distinguishing background color, suitably located,
shall be provided to indicate the following:
a. Warning or operational instructions as required
b. External voltages when external sources are used within the controller

4.14

Accessories
4.14.1 A fuse puller shall be provided for each single controller or lineup.

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4.14.2 One (1) set of spare fuses shall be provided for each size and type of fuse
used. This requirement includes main unit fuses, CPT fuses, and fuses for
PTs.
4.14.3 A contactor-lifting device or dolly shall be furnished to facilitate installation
and removal of upper contactors in all two-high arrangements.
4.14.4 Any special tools required for the installation and maintenance of the
equipment supplied shall be furnished.
4.14.5 All pertinent instructions, drawings, and data applying to the furnished
equipment shall be included, and space shall be provided within the
assembly for their storage.

5.

6.

Inspection and Testing

5.1

All controllers shall have been type-tested to the interrupting, fault withstandability,
and impulse voltage tests specified in NEMA ICS-2. The Seller shall be able to
substantiate that the controllers performance equals or exceeds these requirements.

5.2

Completed controllers shall be subjected to complete functional and operational tests

to verify that all interlocks, controls, relays, protective devices, indicating lights,
meters, and wiring function properly and are in accordance with specification
requirements.

5.3

Dielectric proof tests in accordance with NEMA ICS-2 shall be performed on all
controllers.

5.4

The Buyer reserves the right to inspect and witness functional testing of all
controllers before shipment. At least ten (10) days before the equipment is ready for
final testing at the factory, the Seller shall give written notice to the person to be
notified for testing coordination, as indicated on the purchase order, and to the buyer
in Buyers purchasing department, as stated on the purchase order.

Shipping
6.1

Preparation for shipment shall be in accordance with the Sellers standards unless
otherwise noted on the request for quotation and/or purchase order. The Seller shall
be solely responsible for the adequacy of the preparation for shipment and for
providing materials to their destination in ex-works condition when handled by
commercial carrier systems.

6.2

If shipped separately, each drawout carriage assembly shall be individually crated

and tagged with its proper compartment number and the equipment number of the
assembly to which it belongs.

6.3

Relays shall be shipped installed in the stationary structures and shall be adequately
blocked and braced to prevent damage during shipment. All items blocked and
braced for shipment shall be clearly tagged and identified as such.

6.4

Any blocking, bracing, or other foreign material that must be removed before
energization of the equipment shall be clearly identified by tags, signs, or markings.

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7.

6.5

If shipment in sections is required, Seller shall identify each section with a

permanent, readily visible identification tag. Seller shall provide all materials and
instructions required for reassembly of the sections in the field, especially when the
splicing of main power bus is involved. Terminal blocks and wire tags shall be
provided for all control wiring that must be reconnected.

6.6

Each shipping structure shall be provided with removable lifting angles or plates to
accommodate the use of crane hooks or slings.

6.7

Seller shall provide recommendations for proper storage of the equipment in the
field. When specified in the requisition or purchase order, provisions shall be made
for the purchaser to energize the space heaters of each shipping section during
storage at the job site. The electrical connection point shall be readily available
without uncrating the equipment, and its location and the electrical service
requirements shall be clearly identified.

6.8

Packing lists shall clearly identify any components of the purchase order that are
being shipped separately.

6.9

Each shipping section of stationary structures shall be provided with a

permanently attached, readily visible identification tag bearing the equipment
number of the assembly of which it is a part.

Documentation
7.1

7.2

Identification
7.1.1

All drawings and data supplied by the Seller shall be identified with Buyers
name, project number, purchase order number, and equipment number along
with the Sellers shop order number.

7.1.2

Drawings shall have a space on the right-hand bottom corner for Buyers
title block.

Seller Drawing and Data Requirements

The Seller shall provide one (1) reproducible set of drawings plus the specified
number of copies of all documentation and operating manuals as indicated on the
Data Sheet. Format for the reproducible set of drawings shall be CAD convertible
.DXF electronic format, unless the Bidder specifies otherwise in the proposal.

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A
With
Bid

B
For
Review

C
Final
Certified

D
As
Built

Detailed bill of material

General layout of equipment, showing all

dimensions, weights, location, and outline
drawings showing the final assembled
configuration

Connection wiring diagrams for all

electrical equipment

One-line, three-line, and control schematic

diagrams

Installation, operation, and maintenance

manual
X

DESCRIPTION

Certified test reports

X(1)

January 2001

Final as-built drawings

Recommended priced spare parts list

A. Bidder shall furnish these documents with proposal.

B. Seller shall furnish these documents for Buyers review and authorization to proceed
before fabrication.
C. Seller shall furnish these documents as part of the final certified document submittal.
(1) Equipment shall be shipped with one set of installation, operation, and maintenance
manuals.
D. Final as-built within 2 weeks following shipment.

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