Motor Control Centre MCC Panel Installation Method Statement

Below is a precise electrical method of statement for the installation of MCC panels.

All components / materials received at site shall be inspected to ensure compliance with the approved material submittals and project electrical specifications

Any discrepancies / damages shall be notified immediately for further action.

Any factory test reports shall be checked and verified against the specification requirements.

MCC / switchgear panels shall be carefully unloaded from the vehicle using suitable crane / Fork lift and moved safely to suitable place for storage.

Any components not suitable or not complying the project requirements shall be returned/rejected and removed from site immediately.

MCC Panels shall be stored in covered place suitably as per manufacturer recommended ambient conditions.

Factory packing of the MCC panels shall only be removed at the time of installation to avoid any damages.

MCC Panels shall be covered properly to prevent dust and contamination.

Installation of MCC Panels

Shift the panel from stores to the installation spot using fork lift .

For floor mounted panels, the exact location of the panel and fixing holes to be marked on the concrete plinth provided by main contractor for the installation.

Remove the packing and ensure that the panel is free from transportation damages.

For wall mounted panels, the exact location of the panel and fixing holes to be marked based on approved shop drawings keeping panel in place and will be fixed in an approved manner.

Provide fixing arrangement in an approved manner in the marked location.

Install the panel on the plinth, align and fix properly.

Gland the cables ( Power / earthing ) on the glanding plate of the panel and terminate properly.

Tighten all the connections as required.

Access around the panel to be checked for future maintenance as per regulations.

Make sure that any water services are away from the panel or properly protected against any accidental leakages.

Identification of panel and outgoing breaker shall be verified against approved shop drawings.

Incoming and Outgoing cables shall be marked  / identified as per approved shop drawings.

All components of the panel such as MCCB, MCB, Relays, Fuses, Meters, CTs, Contractors, Terminals, etc. shall be verified against the approved panel drawings for correct ratings and sizes.

Any internal connections / modification will be carried out by the manufacturer of the particular switchgear.

All breakers (incoming / outgoing) shall be in “OFF” position and to be locked to prevent mishandling.

Check and ensure adequate space is available around the MCC panels for maintenance.

After installation of the panels, same shall be properly cleaned and protected to prevent dust and contamination.

Inspection request shall be raised for QA/QC verification.

Work Inspection Request shall be raised for Consultant’s inspection, approval and sign off.