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Maintenance and Installation for Low and Medium Voltage Metal-Enclosed Bus
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Contact Information
Powell Electrical Systems, Inc.
www.powellind.com
Delta/Unibus
E-mail: Info@deltaunibus.com
515 N. Railroad Avenue
Northlake, IL 60164
Tel: 708.409.1200
Fax: 708.409.1211
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Contents
I. Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
II. Description.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
A. General.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
B. Conductors........................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
C. Insulation System............................................................................................................................................................................... 4
D. Enclosure.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
E. Bus Supports........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
III. Receiving and Storage......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
A. Shipping................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
B. Receiving............................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
C. Unloading............................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
D. Storage.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
IV. Installation................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
A. Installation Drawings....................................................................................................................................................................... 8
B. Erection.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
C. Alignment............................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
D. Assembly.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
E. Field Testing.......................................................................................................................................................................................10
V. Operation and Maintenance............................................................................................................................................................11
A. Operation...........................................................................................................................................................................................11
B. Maintenance......................................................................................................................................................................................11
C. Spare Parts..........................................................................................................................................................................................11
D. Field Service.......................................................................................................................................................................................11
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Caution
Before any adjustment, servicing, parts replacement, or any other act is performed
requiring physical contact with the electrical working components or wiring of this
equipment, the power supply must be disconnected.
I. Introduction
This manual provides general instruction and information
related to Delta/Unibus metal-enclosed bus systems.
Refer to the drawings and information included with
each order for specific instructions. All the relevant
information provided should be read thoroughly
before proceeding with any activity to the installation,
maintenance, or operation of the bus system.
All work must be performed and supervised by
responsible personnel who are thoroughly trained and
knowledgable in all aspects related to the installation,
maintenance, and operation of bus systems. These
instructions are intended to provide only general
information related specifically to the installation of
metal-enclosed bus systems and do not include all the
procedures and precautions that must be followed to
insure the safety of both personnel and equipment.
II. Description
A. General
Delta/Unibus metal-enclosed bus systems are custom
designed for each specific application. Segregated,
non-segregated, or isolated phase constructions are
available. A complete line of terminations, horzontal
and vertical elbows, horizontal and vertical tee taps,
phase transpositions, expansion joints, earthquake
and misalignment joints, wall penetration assemblies,
smoke and fire barriers, etc. are utilized to optimize
the design of each bus system.
B. Conductors
D. Enclosure
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A. Shipping
The bus is shipped in the largest possible factory
assembled sections to facilitate and minimize field
handling and assembly. Crating suitable for shipment
via common carrier motor freight and indoor storage
is standard. Special crating suitable for export
shipments or outdoor storage is available. Observe
markings on the crate which may indicate special
procedures.
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D. Storage
Bus systems as shipped must be protected from the
weather at all times. For storage periods longer than
90 days the bus shall be placed in a weathertight, well
ventilated building and protected against vandalism.
The floor shall be well drained. The area shall be
provided with uniform heating and temperature
control or its equivalent to prevent condensation and
corrosion.
For storage periods of 90 days or less the bus, with
proper protection, may be stored in outdoor areas
that are marked and designated for storage. This area
is to be well-drained, gravel covered or paved, and
reasonably removed from construction areas and
traffic. Items shall be placed on pallets or shoring
to allow for air circulation and to avoid trapping
water. A weatherproof covering shall be applied in
such a manner that it protects the equipment yet
allow for air-circulation to minimize condensation.
The equipment shall be inspected bi-monthly and
corrective action taken as required.
The high potential test as described under Maintanence
should be performed on each section of bus before
installation. This test should also be performed
before putting the bus into storage if the storage
period will exceed 90 days. The internal surfaces of
the bus must be clean and free of condensation or
moisture before attempting a high potential test.
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IV. Installation
A. Installation Drawings
A set of specific, detailed installation drawings is provided for each bus system. An understanding of the
organization of these drawings is the key to insuring a fast, trouble-free installation. The bus layout drawings and
bills of material are the primary drawings which reference and coordinate all the other drawings and procedures.
Each section of bus is uniquely identified on the layout drawing by a section number. This identification is marked
on each bus section, and the corresponding layout drawings provided with the project can be used to determine
the method of installation of the bus equipment in the field.
B. Erection
Typical methods of lifting individual bus sections are illustrated in Figure 2. The use of nylon lifting slings attached
to a spreader bar is a method that enables safe handling and minimizes marring of the paint finish.
Figure 2 Lifting and Maneuvering Bus Section
The conductor support system used with insulated conductors is designed to eliminate stresses from thermal
expansion. This is accomplished by not restraining the longitudinal movement of the conductor within the conductor support. The conductor in a straight section of bus can be removed by sliding it along the section. Straight
sections are supplied with shipping fixtures that retain the conductors in position. CAUTION: THESE FIXTURES
MUST NOT BE REMOVED UNTIL INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE OR THE CONDUCTORS HAVE BEEN SAFELY SECURED!!!
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C. Alignment
The entire run of bus duct should be installed and
adjusted at all terminal equipment BEFORE final
torquing and insulation of bus conductor joints.
Adjustments to obtain proper alignment should be
distributed evenly throughout the bus system at
every splice. Normally it is not required but a small
amount of additional adjustment can be obtained by
repositioning end flanges.
D. Assembly
Installation drawings contain the construction and
assembly details of standard components.
It is important that assemblies be correct in all
respects. Small details such as the position and
orientation of spacers and bolting hardware must be
observed. Proper torque procedures help insure a
trouble free installation and service life.
The contact surfaces of all electrical joints are
either silver or tin plated. The use of electrical joint
compounds is neither required nor recommended.
Contact surfaces should be cleaned before assembly.
A mild non-metallic abrasive may be used to loosen
dirt or other contaminants.
Each assembly should be cleaned and inspected
as it is completed. Any shipping fixtures must be
removed. SEE THE CAUTION REGARDING STRAIGHT
SECTIONS UNDER THE SECTION ON ERECTION. The
shipping fixture used on misalignment and vibration
collars should not be removed until these sections are
installed or protected from damage.
The components necessary to complete the
installation at each bus end (or splice) have been
shipped in separate identified packages.
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E. Field Testing
A one minute AC high potential test can be performed at 75% of the factory test voltage indicated on the test tag
shipped attached to each section of bus. This test is in accordance with ANSI C37.23. See Table 1. The test voltage
is applied phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground. If an AC test set is not available, a one minute DC test may be
used. All internal components of the bus must be CLEAN and DRY before performing the high potential test.
Operation of the bus heaters a minimum of 72 hours before performing a high potential test is recommended.
10
Field Test
One Minute Withstand
Rated Maximum
kV (RMS)
Impulse
Withstand
AC
kV-RMS
DC
kV
0.635
2.2
NA
1.65
2.3
4.76
19.0
60
14.25
20.25
15.00
36.0
95
27.00
37.50
15.50
50.0
110
37.50
52.50
25.80
60.0
125
45.00
63.75
38.00
80.0
150
60.00
84.00
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