MAIN SWITCH PANEL AT SUPPLY INTAKE

Maintenance Frequency
Description Comment Daily Monthly Quarterly
1. Panel Exterior. Check for physical or
mechanical damage. Touch
up paintwork after removing
signs of corrosion.

2. Busbars. Check for visible signs of

overheating, loose
connections etc.

Check integrity of busbar

connections and tap-off
connections.

3. Phase Balance & Check and report if phases

Loading. are unbalanced or
overloaded.
4.i) Main A.C.B. a) check switching
mechanism,

b) check both mechanical and

electrical interlocks,

c) check isolation and

withdrawal carriage
if applicable,
d) check condition of
isolatable
e) check operation of shutter
contacts, mechanism,
f) check dashpot oil levels.

4.ii) Main Fuse Switch. a) check switching

mechanism,
b) check contact blades,

c) check terminations for

tightness,
d) check fuse rating against
switch rating and/or
circuit chart.
4.iii) Main M.C.C.B. 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.
Instrumen
tation
i) Check for accuracy and
ammeters operation.
/voltmeter
s,
ii) Check for operation.
selector
switches,
iii) Replace failed indicator
indicator lamps.
lamps,
iv) a) check settings against
protectiverecords,
relays b) check operation by
injection test.
6. Ensure that they are in place
Insulated and free from contamination.
phase
barriers.
7. Check all neutral, earth and
Cabling auxiliary connections and
terminatio terminations.
ns.
8. a) check for presence of
General. moisture,
b) remove any build up of dirt
or other contaminants,

c) check that appropriate

labels and warning
notices are clean and in
place.
H Yearly Yearly NOTES
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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 intertripping
via test facility or current
injection facility.

x Clean and lubricate as

necessary.

x Clean and lubricate as

x necessary.
Clean and lubricate as
necessary.
x Top up or renew as
necessary.
x Clean and lubricate as
necessary.
x Trim or replace if pitting
or wear is evident.
x Renew if incorrect rating
is in use.
x Renew if incorrect rating
is in use.

x 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.
x Check for remote trip,
under voltage etc. as
appropriate.
x Report any variation.
x Clean and lubricate as
necessary.

x Trim and lubricate as

necessary.
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