Specifications

PIP ELTFT01
Field Inspection and Testing of March 2001
New Electrical Equipment
Process Industry Practices Page 22 of 23
15. Panelboards and Lighting Systems
15.1 Equipment and Installation Check Items
15.1.1 Check panelboard nameplate voltage and current ratings.
15.1.2 Check each panelboard for a complete and accurate circuit directory.
15.1.3 Check panelboard circuit breaker ratings sizes.
15.1.4 Check size, type, and rating of all power and control power fuses.
15.1.5 Check size and rating of control power transformer.
15.1.6 Check voltage rating of contactor coil.
15.1.7 Check contactor main and auxiliary contact condition and alignment.
15.1.8 Check contactor and circuit breaker components for cleanliness, including
all seating surfaces of unplated and laminated magnet faces. Remove any
rust or rust preventative.
15.1.9 Check mechanical function of all contactor, disconnect switch, and circuit
breaker movable parts.
15.1.10 Check lighting fixture nameplate voltage, wattage, temperature rating, and
type.
15.1.11 Check lamp for proper size and type.
15.1.12 Check all components for proper identification according to the drawings
and specifications.
15.1.13 Check all equipment items for conformance to area classification and
environment.
15.1.14 Check for proper equipment labeling.
15.2 Equipment and Installation Inspection Items
15.2.1 Inspect grounding connection to transformer secondary neutral, panelboard
neutral bus, and equipment cases.
15.3 Testing Requirements
15.3.1 Test insulation resistance of panelboards (each phase shall be tested to
ground with all circuit breakers closed) before connecting any wiring.
15.3.2 After making connections, test insulation resistance of the transformer
secondary plus panelboard to ground with all circuit breakers closed.
15.4 Functional Test Items
15.4.1 Verify voltage for desired level according to normal operating load
condition.
15.4.2 Verify load balance of panelboard.