Specifications

PIP ELTFT01
March 2001 Field Inspection and Testing of
New Electrical Equipment
Process Industry Practices Page 15 of 23
3. Verify that proper tapes are being used.
4. Verify that cable terminators are properly installed.
10.3 Testing Requirements
10.3.1. Upon receipt of each multi-conductor power cable, test insulation resistance
with cable on the reel using a 1-minute test. Test each conductor to ground
with the other conductors grounded.
10.3.2. Test each conductor, including ground, for continuity with cables in their
final position with all splices completed.
10.3.3. For cables rated 600 volts and less, test insulation resistance of all cables
with the cables in final position and with all splices and terminations
completed. Test each conductor to ground with the other conductors
grounded.
10.3.4. For the following cables above 600 volts, three-conductor metallic sheathed
cables, or three single-conductor cables in metallic conduit, testing shall be
as follows:
Testing shall be with cables in final position after all splices are completed.
Connections shall be completed to all components that can withstand the
recommended DC high-potential test voltage. For components that cannot
withstand the test voltage, the terminations shall be fully prepared but shall
not be connected to the component.
1. Test insulation resistance of each cable with a 1-minute test.
2. Test dielectric of each cable with a DC high-potential unit-step voltage-
type test; the final test voltage shall be according to ANSI/IEEE Std.
141-1993 (R1999), Table 12-9, for the applicable cable type.
3. Verify that all grounds are removed before energization.
11. Medium-Voltage MCCs
11.1 Equipment and Installation Check Items
11.1.1 Check MCC equipment for alignment, levelness, and tightness of all bolting.
11.1.2 Check all equipment for removal of blocking, supports, temporary ties, and
temporary wire jumpers.
11.1.3 Check that all protective barriers are properly installed.
11.1.4 Check door alignment of individual starter units and door interlock
operation.
11.1.5 Check operation of external overload protective device reset.
11.1.6 Check that drawout contacts are completely disconnected when drawout
handle is operated.
11.1.7 Check CPT and PT fuses for size, type, and circuit location.