MAIN SWITCH PANEL AT SUPPLY INTAKE
Maintenance Frequency
Description
1. Panel Exterior.
2. Busbars.
3. Phase Balance & Loading.
4.i) Main A.C.B.
4.ii) Main Fuse Switch.
4.iii) Main M.C.C.B.
Comment Daily Monthly
Check for physical or mechanical
damage. Touch up paintwork after
removing signs of corrosion.
Check for visible signs of overheating,
loose connections etc.
Check integrity of busbar connections
and tap-off connections.
Check and report if phases are
unbalanced or overloaded.
a) check switching mechanism,
b) check both mechanical and
electrical interlocks,
c) check isolation and withdrawal
carriage
d) check if applicable,
condition of isolatable
contacts,
e) check operation of shutter
mechanism,
f) check dashpot oil levels.
a) check switching mechanism,
b) check contact blades,
c) check terminations for tightness,
d) check fuse rating against switch
rating and/or circuit chart.
a) check cable and busbar
connections,
b) check circuit breaker switch
contacts (where accessible),
c) check auxiliary equipment
connections and settings,
d) check over current and earth fault
settings against records.
4.iv) Main Isolator. a) check switching mechanism,

b) check contact blades for signs of

overheating or burning,

c) check cable and busbar

connections.

5. Instrumentation Check for accuracy and operation.

i) ammeters/voltmeters, Check for operation.

ii) selector switches, Replace failed indicator lamps.

iii) indicator lamps, a) check settings against records,

iv) protective relays b) check operation by injection test.

6. Insulated phase barriers. Ensure that they are in place and free
from contamination.

7. Cabling terminations. Check all neutral, earth and auxiliary

connections and terminations.

8. General. a) check for presence of moisture,

b) remove any build up of dirt or other

contaminants,

c) check that appropriate labels and

warning notices are clean and in
place.
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x Use torque spanner to

manufacturer's settings. Check
electrical impedance with
approved test equipment.

x Unbalanced phases and

overloading can lead to over-
heating of switchgear and
cabling.

x Clean and lubricate as

necessary.
x Clean and lubricate as
necessary. Check tripping and
x intertripping via testasfacility or
Clean and lubricate
current injection facility.
necessary.
Clean and lubricate as
necessary.
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Clean and lubricate as
x necessary.
x Top up or renew as necessary.
Clean and lubricate as
x necessary.
Trim or replace if pitting or wear
x is evident.

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Renew if incorrect rating is in
use.
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Use torque spanner to panel
manufacturer's settings. Check
electrical impedance with
approved test instrument.

x
Check for remote trip, under
voltage etc. as appropriate.
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 Report any variation.
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Clean and lubricate as
necessary.
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Trim and lubricate as
x necessary.
For specialised maintenance of
instrumentation - see relevant
Section.

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Report any variations.
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Report to client if significant.

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Switchgear
Maintenance Frequency
Description Comment Daily Monthly

Arrange with the Principal to carry out the

maintenance to minimise interference to the
.01
tenants. Ensiure primary power is isolated and
proper earth discharging.

Inspect visually all electrical joints for badly

.02 discolored, corroded, pitted or show of
subjected to high temperatures.

Check and clean the Bus Bar duct and also

.03
ensure for proper earthing.
Tightened bus bar joints as required, it should
.04 Check bus bar housing that it is free from
be 30Nm.
physical damage, rust, debris and dust
.05
accumulation and moisturte and take
necessary
Check bus action wherever
bar insulation required.and record
resistance
.06
values.

Report any abnormality and/or unsafe items

.07 found during the maintenance to the Principal
in writing.
Check and ensure the top of the bus duct is
.08
closed properly.
Check and ensure all the isolator terminals are
.09
functioning properly. Tightened all terminals.

Check and ensure prpper earth connections.

10
Switch On the primary power supply.

Carry out a thermographic survey of each

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switchboard and report findings.

Report to include:
Colour printouts of the thermographic survey
results.
Photographs of the thermographically surveyed
areas.

Computer generated results in an easy to read

format, such as tabular and graphical.

Technical evaluation of the results including

recommendations.

Record and rectify any defect or hot spot

.12
identified during the thermographic survey.

Check each functional unit on the switchboard

.13
for abnormal heating and/or defects.

Check voltage and current readings for each

.14
phase and record readings.
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LV Switchgear
Maintenance Frequency
Description Comment Daily Monthly
1 Thoroughly inspect the condition for:
Cleanliness and ventilation, including ingress
of moisture, dust, vermin etc. Damage to the
enclosure or finishes. Security of access doors
and condition of any gaskets on access doors
or panels.
2
Busbars: Check for visible signs of
overheating, loose connections etc.Check
integrity of busbar connections & tap-off
connections including cabling. Test insulation
resistance with approved test equipment.

Air Circuit Breakers (ACB): a) check switching

mechanism b)check for satisfactory operation
of electrical and/or mechanical interlocks.c)
check isolation & withdrawal carriage if
applicable.d) check condition of isolatable
contacts (Main & Auxillary).e) check operation
of shutter mechanism.f) check dashpot oil
levels.

4
Fuse Switch/Switch Fuse: a) check switching
mechanism,b) check contact blades,c) check
terminations for tightness,d) check fuse rating
Moulded Case rating
against switch Circuit&/or
Breakers
circuit (MCCB):
chart. a)
check cable & busbar connections,b) check
circuit breaker switch contacts (where
5
accessible) c) check auxiliary equipment
connections & settings.d) check overcurrent &
earth fault settings against records.e) check for
6 satisfactory operation of electrical and/or
Isolators:
mechanical a) interlocks.
check switching mechanism,b)
check contact blades for signs of overheating
or burning.c) check cable & busbar
connections.d) check for satisfactory operation
of electrical and/or mechanical interlocks.

7
Instrumentation: (a) Check ammeters /
voltmeters for accuracy & operation; (b) Check
selector switches for operation; (c) Replace
failed indicator lamps; (d) Check protective
relay settings against records
Insulated Phase and/or Fire Barriers: Ensure
8 they are in place, fitted correctly & free from
9 contamination.
Check all neutral, earth & auxillary connections
& terminations.
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General: (a) check for presence of moisture,
(b) remove any build up of dirt or other
contaminants, (c) check that appropriate labels
& warning notices are clean & in place.

11
Measure & record earth loop impedance and
PSC, compare with previous records.
Investigate reasons for significant change.
Ensure braking capacity of devices is above
measured PSC.

12 Inspect condition and presence of safety signs,

warning labels and notices on or adjacent
switchgear.
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