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OC Motor Pool and Maintenance Shop <br />PDC Project 23017 Panelboards 26 24 16 - 5 <br />C.Verify that mounting surfaces are ready to receive panelboards. <br />D.Verify that conditions are satisfactory for installation prior to starting work. <br />3.02 INSTALLATION <br />A.Perform work in accordance with NECA 1 (general workmanship). <br />B.Install products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. <br />C.Install panelboards securely,in a neat and workmanlike manner. <br />D.Arrange equipment to provide at least clearances in accordance with manufacturer's instructions <br />and NFPA 70. <br />E.Provide required support and attachment in accordance with Section 26 05 29. <br />F.Install panelboards plumb. <br />G.Mount panelboards such that the highest position of any operating handle for circuit breakers or <br />switches does not exceed 79 inches above the floor or working platform. <br />H.Provide grounding and bonding in accordance with Section 26 05 26. <br />I.Install all field-installed branch devices,components,and accessories. <br />J.Set field-adjustable circuit breaker tripping function settings as directed.If a power system study is <br />included in the contract,set breakers according to the recommendations made in the study. <br />K.Provide filler plates to cover unused spaces in panelboards. <br />L.Provide circuit breaker lock-on devices to prevent unauthorized personnel from de-energizing <br />essential loads where indicated.Also provide for the following: <br />1.Emergency and night lighting circuits. <br />2.Fire detection and alarm circuits. <br />M.Identify panelboards in accordance with Section 26 05 53. <br />3.03 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL <br />A.Molded Case Circuit Breakers: Perform inspections and tests listed in NETA ATS,Section 7.6.1.1 <br />for all main circuit breakers and circuit breakers larger than 600 amperes.Tests listed as optional <br />are not required. <br />1.Verify equipment nameplate is in accorance with contract documents. <br />2.Inspect physical and mechanical condition. <br />3.Inspect anchorage and anlignment. <br />4.Verify unit is clean. <br />5.Operate breaker to enusre smooth operation. <br />6.Perform breaker adjustamants in accorance with the power system study. <br />7.Perform resistance measurements through bolted connectionswith a low-resistance <br />ohmmeter. <br />8.Perform insulation-resistance test for one minute on each pole,phase-to-phase and phase- <br />to-ground with circuit breaker closed. <br />9.Perform contact/pole resistance test. <br />10.Determine long-time and short time pickup and delay settings by primary current injection. <br />11.Determine ground fault pickup and time delay by primary current injection. <br />B.Ground Fault Protection Systems: Test in accordance with manufacturer's instructions as required <br />by NFPA 70. <br />C.Test GFCI circuit breakers to verify proper operation. <br />D.Test AFCI circuit breakers to verify proper operation. <br />E.Test shunt trips to verify proper operation. <br />F.Correct deficiencies and replace damaged or defective panelboards or associated components. <br />G.For Services and feeders 1000 amperes and larger,and any installation utilizing selective <br />coordination,the following test should be performed on the circuit breakers.Testing shall be <br />Docusign Envelope ID: EF9C08D2-5B75-438B-8D6D-8473F81BD7C4