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SECTION 16950
TESTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND START-UP
PART 1 - GENERAL
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DESCRIPTION
A. Test and demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Engineer, all electrical devices in
accordance with the following requirements. All testing and checkout of equipment
specified under this Section shall be performed by the electrical contractor.
B. During the checkout and startup period, the electrical contractor shall provide
sufficient personnel to aid with the start-up of all electrical equipment, to remove
any faults, and to make the necessary adjustments for the proper operation of
electrical equipment and installation.
C. A 1000 volt "megger" insulation test shall be available at all times during the testing
of power feeders and motor wiring and 2500 volt "megger" test for heat trace cable.
D. All electrical equipment, wiring, switches and insulators found to be defective or to
have failed due to poor workmanship shall be replaced promptly at no additional
cost to the Owner.
SUBMITTALS TO THE ENGINEER
A. All test data shall be officially submitted in the same manner outlined for submittal
shop drawings specified in Division 16 related sections.
B. _ It should be the Contractors responsibility to provide all required forms/direction as
to submittal procedures for this contract and to verify compliance prior to submitting
to the Engineer for review.
C. A record of all insulation values shall be properly recorded as listed in worksheet
attached to the back of the section. All time intervals shown shall be recorded for
each conductor being tested.
D. Ground testing results shall be properly recorded, witnessed, and reported to the
Engineer.
E. Acomplete binder and documentation of the results of all testing shall be submitted
for a final record of all testing and settings for the entire system. Five (5) hard bound
copies shall be submitted for final record. This shall be reviewed for final
compliance to this section and shall be required to be updated for final acceptance.
TESTING REQUIREMENTS
A. Prior to the start of check out and testing, insure that all equipment is properly and
permanently identified according to Section 16010.
B. Before energizing any electrical equipment or apparatus, thoroughly check all
equipment for the following:
1. All equipment and materials shall be clean, dry and free of foreign materials.
2. Vacuum clean to make free from filings, foreign matter or other materials left
inside equipment or enclosures. Particular attention shall be given to bus
conductors, conductors, terminal blocks, and windings.
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