05-MST-MEP-ELE-072 GI Conduiting & Wiring

TEKKEN–AML–ABENIKKO JV
Level 08 (floor 7), West Tower, Monem Business District 111, Bir Uttam C.R. Dutta
Road (Sonargaon Road),Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh
EMPLOYER: DHAKA MASS TRANSIT COMPANY LIMITED
Project: MRT LINE-6CP05; Construction of

Viaducts and Elevated Stations (Bijoy Sarani,
Farmgate and Karwan Bazar) Between Agargaon
and Karwan Bazar
Method Statement: Installation of G.I. Conduiting and Wiring

Works
Reference: 05-MST-MEP-ELE-072
Level 08 (floor 7), West Tower, Monem Business District 111, Bir Uttam C.R. Dutta Road (Sonargaon
Road),Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh
Engineer: NKDM Association:
Document Ref: Document Type: Description; Rev Date Page

05-MST-MEP-ELE-072 Method Statement Installation of G.I. Conduiting & Wiring Works 00 28/01/2021 Page 1 of 34
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CONTRACTOR REVIEW
Origin Safety Prevention Quality Assurance
Title: Chief Civil Engineer:
Engineer: Officer: Engineer:
Name:
Position:
Signature:
Date:

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CONTENTS
1. Introduction 4
1.1. General 4
2. Scope of Works 4
2.1. G.I. Conduiting and Wiring: 4
3. Location of Work 4
4. Specifications and Reference Documents 4
5. Responsibilities 4
6. Materials 5
7. Equipment & Tools 7
8. Material Handling and Storage 9
9. Methodology 10
9.1 Work Procedure 10
9.2 Work Flow Chart 11
9.3. Installation Work 15
10. Quality Control 32
11. Health, Safety and Security 32
12. Environmental Impact 33
13. Authorization/Permit Requirement 33
14. Training/Competency Requirement 33
15. Method Statement Briefing Obligation 33
16. Risk Assessment 33
17. Attachments 34
Attachment - 1 (Inspection and Test Plan for G.I. Conduiting & Wiring) 35
Attachment - 2 (Quality Control Checklist for G.I. Conduiting & Wiring) 37
Attachment - 3 (Testing & Commissioning Report) 39

Attachment- 4 (Risk Assessment) 42
Attachment - 5 (Instruction Manual)-Insulation Tester 52
Attachment -6 (Instruction Manual) - Multi Meter 79

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. General
1.1.1. This Method Statement defines the step by step procedure in implementing the correct practices in
the installation of G.I. conduiting and wiring including relevant materials and equipment to be used
for execution of this works for the construction of the Dhaka Mass Rapid Transit Development
Project, Contract No. CP-05 (Line 6). The guidelines are stated herein to ensure that job execution
complies with the requirements of contract specification & serves the intended function to
satisfactory level.
2. SCOPE OF WORKS
2.1. G.I. Conduiting and wiring: The scope of work in this method statement includes the following items
2.1.1. Installation method of G.I. Conduit and wiring.
2.1.2. Required test and inspection procedures.
3. LOCATION OF WORK
3.1. Designated area of Bijoy Sarani, Farmgate and Karwan Bazar station under contract package CP-05
(Line 6).
4. SPECIFICATIONS AND REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
4.1 Relevant specifications are contained in volume 3-2 Part 4 Clause 5: Conduit Wiring
5. RESPONSIBILITIES
5.1 The following personnel will be responsible for communicating and implementing this method
statement during the works.
Chief Site Engineer-MEP

 HSE Officer
QA/QC Engineers

Deputy Chief Site Engineer
Electrical Site Engineer
Electrical Foreman
Electrical Supervisor

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6. MATERIALS
6.1. All the materials (subject to approved by Engineer) to be used for this work shall conform to the
requirements of the contract, drawings, relevant specifications and standards. The required materials
are listed as follows:
Sl. No. Item/Description IMAGES
GI Conduit
1
(20/25/32/38/50)mm
One way
Two way - straight
GI Circular Box Two way - angle

2
(20/25/32/50)mm
Three way
Four way

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3 GI Square Box Square Box (75X75X75)mm
GI Socket
4
(20/25/32/50)mm
5 GI Saddle and screw
G.I. Flexible Conduit

6
(20/25/32/50)mm
Conduit Lock Nut

7
(20/25/32/50)
8 90 Degree GI Bend
9 Fischer 5X25
2CX1.5,4CX1.5,5CX1.5,
Electrical Wires 6CX1.5,8CX1.5,10CX1.5,2CX4,
10
(in sq.mm) 2CX6, 2CX16, 3CX4, 3CX6,
3CX16,4CX6,4CX10,4CX16

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1.5 sq.mm, 2.5 sq.mm, 4 sq.mm,

11 Lugs
6sq.mm, 10 sq.mm, 16 sq.mm
7. EQUIPEMENT & TOOLS
7.1. The equipment/tools for this operation are listed as follows:
Sl. No. Item/Description IMAGES
01 Portable Drilling Machine
02 Grinding Machine/Angle Cutter
03 Cable Punching Machine

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04 Pipe Bending Machine
05 Cable Striper
06 Adjustable Wrench
07 Box Spanner Set
08 Ladder

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09 Plier Set
10 Spirit Level
11 Digital Multimeter
12 Insulation Resistance Meter
8. MATERIAL HANDLING & STORAGE
8.1. G.I. Conduits and Accessories
On receipt of the G.I. conduits and accessories at site necessary precautions shall be taken for
unloading, shifting & storage as follows:
o All conduits & accessories shall be stored in a covered/ dry space at all the time.

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o All materials received at site shall be inspected and ensured that the materials are as per
approved material submittal.
o Initial delivery of materials shall be inspected prior to use and installation and, randomly for
subsequent deliveries.
o Any discrepancies, damage etc., found will be notified and reported for further action.
8.2. Cable & wires, termination accessories
On receipt of the Cables and Wires, termination accessories at site necessary precautions shall be
taken for unloading, shifting & storage, as follows:
o All Cable and Wires, termination accessories shall be stored in a covered/ dry space at all the
time.
o All materials received at site shall be inspected and ensured that the materials are as per
approved material submittal.
o Initial delivery of materials shall be inspected prior to use and installation and, randomly for
subsequent deliveries.
o Any discrepancies, damage etc., found will be notified and reported for further action.
o Material found not suitable for site use will be removed from site immediately.
9. METHODOLOGY
9.1 Work Procedure
Procedure of G.I. Conduiting and wiring divided in the following steps-
Step 1: Collection and arrangement of the approved/working drawings and materials for installation
works.
Step 2: Start of Conduit Installation.
Step 3: Completion of wiring works.
Step 4: Termination of conductors.
Step 5: Measurement

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9.2 Work Flow Chart
Start of Installation
(GI Conduiting & Wiring)
RIW before work
Tool Box Talk
Collection and arrangement of the

approved drawings and materials
Start of Conduit Installation
Conduit measurement and selection of the

appropriate size as per approved drawing
Conduit cutting and removal of sharp edges
Re-arrangement of
conduiting works
Bend pipes to required angles and
threading as required
Anchoring square & circular boxes and

checking for physical damage

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Clamping the pipes with saddles and

maintaining proper alignment
Connection of GI pipes and flexible

pipes with the connectors
Finishing box to Pipe connection with

conduit locknut and bushing
Completing other support, bolting and

cleaning works
Inspection
No
Acceptable
Yes

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Wiring works
Re-checking for sharp edges and blocks in

the conduits
Identification of correct wire and sizes as

per approved drawing
Cutting wire from drum as required length
Pulling wire through conduits, using

lubricant, as per approved drawing
Installation of individual circuit for each

wiring set as per approved drawing
Re-check the connection and
arrangement
Finishing up required wiring as per

approved drawing
Termination of conductors

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Check crimping of lugs and tightness of

screw, nuts & bolts as per required level
Covering all pull boxes and cleaning &

touch up work
Inspection & Measurement
No
Acceptable
Yes
Completion of work and document

submission
END

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9.3 Installation Works
9.3.1 Step 1: Collection and arrangement of the approved drawings and materials for installation
9.3.1.1 Prior to start the installation, collect the approved shop drawings related to the area of
installation and ensure that required materials are available at site as per approved
material submittals. Fig.1 & Fig.2 demonstrate the typical conduit layout and sectional
view to assist the installation work.
9.3.1.2 Collect the approved architectural drawings related to the installation work.
Fig 1. Conduit Layout

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Fig 2. Sectional view

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9.3.2 Step 2: Installation of GI Conduits
9.3.2.1 The work area should be ready and safe to start the installation of G.I. conduits.
9.3.2.2 The installation of G.I. conduits should be carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s
installation recommendations, requirement of applicable standards and in accordance
with recognized industrial practices and specified in project specification to ensure that
installation complies with requirements.
9.3.2.3 Conduit shall be galvanized rigid steel conduits, unless otherwise noted on the drawings.
9.3.2.4 Mark and line out the route of G.I. Conduits as per approved drawings with marking
thread/marking powder.
9.3.2.5 Exposed conduits shall be installed generally parallel or at the right angle to walls,
structures and ceilings with a neat and clean workmanlike manner.
9.3.2.6 The following procedure (illustrated in Figure 3a & 3b below) is one method of making a
right angle bend in a conduit.
 Mark off 20 inches from the end of the conduit.
 Place the thickey 2 inches in front of the 20-inch mark and bend the conduit about 25
degrees.
 Move the bender to the 20-inch mark and bring the bend up to 45 degrees.
 Move the bender 1 inch behind the 20- inch mark and bring the conduit up to 70
degrees
 Move the bender back 2 inches behind the 20-inch mark and bring the bend up to 90
degrees.
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Fig 3a. Steps in making 90 degree bend Fig 3b. Offset bend

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9.3.2.7 Conduits shall be cold cut, squared and reamed to remove burrs and sharp edges.
9.3.2.8 GI saddles shall be used as per approved drawings and junction boxes shall be used at
every 10 meter length of GI conduit. A typical anchoring detail is illustrated in Fig.4.
Fig 4. Anchoring of saddles
9.3.2.9 When the boxes are of threaded-hub construction, screw the conduit ends into the box
hubs and connect the conduit runs at midpoint with a coupling. Fig.5 illustrates the
connection type of G.I. Conduit with square box. If the boxes are of knockout-type
construction, use the following installation steps:
 Step 1. Place the boxes loosely in the required position on studs and joists.
 Step 2. Screw a bowed locknut, with the teeth of the locknut adjacent to the box, onto
the threads at the run ends of the conduit.
 Step 3. Insert the conduit ends into the knockout openings.
Fig 5. GI Conduit Connection with square box

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9.3.2.10 Sharp edges of conduit shall be filled to avoid damages to insulation of wires and
painted as required.Fig.6 shows the well threaded conduits with no sharp edges.
Fig 6. GI Conduit with no sharp edges
9.3.2.11 Conduit should be run as straight and direct as possible. Whenever installing a
number of conduits parallel and adjacent to each other in exposed multiple-conduit runs,
should erect them simultaneously instead of installing one line and then another.
9.3.2.12 G.I. Conduits shall be connected with steel boxes, G.I. trunking, panel boards etc.
using male brush bushed and serrated spring washers.
9.3.2.13 All pull boxes, junction boxes fixed on the wall with screw in the route of G.I. conduit
shall be provided with G.I. cover after pulling the wires. Fig.7 shows the G.I. accessories
related to work.
Fig 7. GI Accessories
9.3.2.14 G.I. flexible conduits shall be used to take connection from inaccessible location and
end connections to terminal boxes. Fig. 8 shows the arrangement of flexible conduit
connection in inaccessible location.

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G.I. Flexible
Connection
Fig 8. Flexible conduit connection
9.3.2.15 G.I. expansion couples shall be used wherever G.I. conduit passes through building
expansion joints.
9.3.2.16 G.I. conduit connection with lighting trunking shall be followed as illustrated in Fig. 9.
Fig 9. GI conduit connection with lighting trunking
9.3.2.17 Separate GI Conduit shall be installed for each circuit and for each system wiring.

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9.3.2.18 Conduits shall be mechanically and electrically continuous.
9.3.2.19 Ensure the conduits are cleaned and dry internally before installation of wiring.
9.3.2.20 G.I. conduits run on the surface shall be secured with galvanized saddles spaced not
more than 2 meters apart; on the other hand, a space bar type saddles will not be
permitted.
9.3.2.21 Conduits shall not be run closer than 0.15m to any steam or hot water pipes and shall
be run underneath such pipes rather than over them. It should not also be run closer than
0.05m to any telephone, bell or other signalling circuit.
9.3.2.22 No wiring or draw-in wires, cables or wire of any description are to be drawn into the
conduits until the section of the conduit system involved is complete.
9.3.2.23 Drawn-in boxes must be provided to give access to all conduits for the drawing-in or
out of any cable after the installation is completed.
9.3.2.24 Particular care shall be taken to ensure that no grout or other foreign materials enters
the conduit system through joints, or through surface openings. Screw holes in boxes
must keep entirely free and clean.
9.3.2.25 After screwing, a compressed air is to be blown through the conduit system to ensure
that it is clean and a steel draw wire of adequate size to be pulled through to a certain
that no obstructions is adhering to the inside of the conduits.
9.3.3 Step 3: Completion of wiring works
9.3.3.1 Ensure all the relevant documents and approved drawings and materials are available
with the installation team.
Construction: 1. Singe core Annealed Copper Conductor 2. PVC Insulation
Construction: 1. 2 core Annealed Copper Conductor 2. PVC Insulation 3. PVC Inner

Sheath 4. Gray PVC Outer Sheath

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9.3.3.2 Transfer the required amount of wires from stores to the work place.
9.3.3.3 Prior to pulling of wires, check and ensure there are no sharp edges or burrs in the
raceways and conduits to prevent damage while pulling wires.
9.3.3.4 Blockage shall be checked by inserting the draw wire and checking that it reaches to the
other end without any disturbance.
9.3.3.5 Identify the correct size and colour of wire, cut to the required length. Follow to the list of
size in the approved drawing
9.3.3.6 In case of trunking each circuit shall be taped or stapped together at intervals, and place
the wires in trunking. Pulling is not allowed in trunking.
9.3.3.7 Do not bunch two circuits together, if done so, for easy installation, shall be removed after
installation.
9.3.3.8 For short runs with few wires, pair conductors and push those through the conduit run
from box to box.
9.3.3.9 When the conduit run has several bends and more than two conductors, must use a fish
tape to pull wire. After barring the conductor ends of insulation, connect them to the fish
tape. Tape the conductor junction to the fish tape to preclude damaging the conduit
interior and existing conductors in the conduit. Taping also compacts and strengthens the
joint to ensure easier pulling. Attachment of fish wire is demonstrated in Fig.10.
Fig 10. Attachment of fish wire
9.3.3.10 Pulling compound or lubricant shall be used for pulling the wires where required.
9.3.3.11 For efficient and safe operation, wire pulling is generally a two-man procedure. One
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into the conduit. In this operation, take care in feeding and pulling the wires so that they
maintain their same relative position in the conduit throughout the run length, thus
avoiding insulation injury.
9.3.3.12 Ensure no joints are made in any circuit.
9.3.3.13 Where trunking installed vertically, pin rack shall be provided at 3m centres at 3m
centres to avoid strain on conductors.
9.3.3.14 Leave a minimum of 250mm length or more according to the requirement which
should be enough for connection to the desired terminals.
9.3.3.15 No exceptions to the standard colour coding of wires are permitted in conduit wiring.
All load utilization devices (fixtures and receptacles) operating at line-to-neutral voltage in
a grounded neutral system must be connected to both red and a black (or substitute
colour) wire.
9.3.3.16 Cover all the pull boxes and ensure safe & secure connection.
9.3.3.17 Concealed Wiring
9.3.3.17.1 Laying of Conduits in slabs

9.3.3.17.1.1 The slab conduits for wiring should be 2 mm thick and 25 mm in size for
conduits. Lay the slab conduits between the top and bottom reinforcement.
9.3.3.17.1.2 Use only deep junction boxes in slabs. Properly bind the conduits using the
binding wire.
9.3.3.17.1.3 Check the wall drops carefully and determine the concrete thickness.
9.3.3.17.1.4 Check the conducting as per the service drawings and see where the
switchboards are located and how many points need to be installed at each
location.
9.3.3.17.1.5 Take special precautions while concreting the slab.
9.3.3.17.1.6 Replace all the damaged pipes.
9.3.3.17.1.7 Ensure that all the joints are watertight.
9.3.3.17.1.8 Once the slab and beam are de-shuttered, pass the G.I. wiring immediately.
Document any choke up or alternate route for future references. Provide all
the necessary sleeve in beams, columns prior to slab casting as per approved
drawing.
9.3.3.17.2 Laying of conduits in the wall

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9.3.3.17.2.1 Carry out the concealed conduit work after the construction of masonry walls
but before the plastering work starts.
9.3.3.17.2.2 Once the curing of brickwork is completed, carry out the chasing work.
Ideally, maintain a gap of 7 days between the two activities.
9.3.3.17.2.3 Do the wall chasing with wall cutters only as this would avoid damage to the
walls.
9.3.3.17.2.4 Fix the electrical conduits with the approved clips to ensure proper routing
and wiring.
9.3.3.17.2.5 Once the conduits, boxes and accessories are fixed, fill the chiselled surface
with cement mortar and chick mesh wrapped around the conduits.
9.3.3.17.2.6 Start the wall conducting activity with level marking on the wall, keeping the
height above FFL (Finished floor level) in mind.
9.3.3.17.2.7 Limit the width of chasing as per the number of conduits.
9.3.3.17.2.8 The depth of chasing should be at least 10 mm from the masonry wall to have
the conduit recess.
9.3.3.17.2.9 Make sure that all the horizontal conduit runs are straight at the box level.
The light point conduit should run straight vertically to the switch box. Make
sure no wall conduit is taken haphazardly. Don’t use any elbows or bends. Use
a spring to bend if you want to change the direction of the pipe.
9.3.3.17.2.10 Don’t run power conduits near any communication line. Run the
conduits above the false ceiling with proper support. Don’t rest them on the
false ceiling in any case. Seal the vertical runs with open ends at the top if you
have false ceiling work.

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9.3.3.17.3 Installation of switchboard back boxes

9.3.3.17.3.1 Fix the concealed switchboard properly in level based on the architect’s
design, for example, distance and height from the finished floor level (FFL).
9.3.3.17.3.2 Ensure that the gap between the concealed switchboards is uniform.
Maintain the same uniformity across all the installations.
9.3.3.17.3.3 The switchboards must be readymade modular type metal boxes of the
approved make. Fix the concealed box 3 mm below the plastered surface.
9.3.3.17.3.4 Finish the box fixing before the plastering work while doing the wall
conduiting. Fill the boxes with thermocol while the plastering work is being
done.
9.3.4 Step 4: Termination of conductors
9.3.4.1 Choose appropriate crimpers. While crimping, take care to align the jaws on the connector
for applying pressure to the handles. Failing to align the jaws can lead to improper
crimping.

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9.3.4.2 It is important to make sure the die is appropriate for your wire gauge, as each piece is
designed for a specific range.
Select the gauge of the wire needed to crimp-

 Red wire insulation is 22- to 16-gauge.
 Blue wire insulation is 16- to 14-gauge.
 Yellow wire insulation is 12- to 10-gauge.
 If wire doesn't have colored insulation, check the packaging for its gauge.
9.3.4.3 Put ¼ inch of the wire in crimping die.
9.3.4.4 Pull the insulation away to expose the bare wire inside. Apply pressure to the crimper
handles and pull the tool away from the wire to rip the insulation off. The exposed wire
inside should be the same length as the metal connector barrel.

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9.3.4.5 Twist the exposed wire together to make it denser.
9.3.4.6 Insert the wire into the connector until the insulation touches the barrel.
9.3.4.7 Place the barrel of the connector into the appropriate crimper slot. Place the terminal in
the horizontal position with its barrel side facing upward and the flat side facing
downward. Now, hold the tool perpendicular to the barrel. For tools with colored
markings, match the insulation with the appropriate color on the crimper.
9.3.4.8 Squeeze the crimper over the barrel with considerable force. For manual crimpers, hold
the tool perpendicular to the terminal and over the barrel—closer to the ring than the
wire insulation. Hold the crimper steady and squeeze the handles with a considerable
amount of force. Don't worry about applying too much pressure—it's nearly impossible
to "over crimp."

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9.3.5 Step 5: Measurement
9.3.5.1 Measurement of Insulation Resistance Test
9.3.5.1.1 After completion of conduit wiring necessary megger test should be performed
using the 500-1000V Insulation Tester instrument. Calibration certificate shall be
available at site during the measurement of insulation resistance.
9.3.5.1.2 Fluke 1500C 5kV or standard digital insulation tester will be used and instruction
manual is included in Attachment 5. The measurement result shall be within
allowed limit as per specification.
Particular Result
Conduit wiring in MΩ
9.3.5.1.3 Insulation resistance is measured between the (+) and (-) output connectors.
Guard (G) terminal remains unconnected except the case of very high resistance
measurement.
9.3.5.1.4 Test voltage and time limit shall be defined before leads are connected to the
desired points.
9.3.5.1.5 Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) test leads to the corresponding inputs of
the tester as appeared in Fig.11.
Fig. 11 Digital Insulation Resistance Tester
9.3.5.1.6 The Insulation resistance test between Phase-Neutral to earth shall be carried out
on the complete installation with the main switch off, with phase and neutral
connected together, with lamps and other equipment disconnected, but with
fuses in, circuit breakers closed and all circuit switches closed.
9.3.5.1.7 In the case of a very large installation where there are many earth paths in
parallel, the reading would be expected to be lower. If this happens, the
installation should be subdivided and retested, when each part must meet the
minimum requirement. The arrangement is appeared in Fig.12.

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Fig.12 Connection Arrangement
9.3.5.1.8 After securing the connection, push the test button for 1 second to start the
insulation test. The Tester beeps three times as the test begins, and X flashes on
the display to indicate potentially hazardous voltages may be present on the test
terminals. The display indicates the measured insulation resistance after the
circuit has stabilized. See the Fig.13.
Fig.13 Measured insulation resistance display

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9.3.5.1.9 Calibration certificate shall be provided during the measurement.
9.3.5.1.10 The insulation resistance tests must be carried out between Phase-Phase-
Neutral-Earth with a minimum acceptable value for each test of 0.5 M Ohms. IR
Testing for low voltage shall be applicable as following criteria.
Circuit voltage Test Voltage IR Value (min)
Up to 500V 500V DC 0.5 MΩ
500V to 1kV 1000V DC 1 MΩ
9.3.5.1.11 Test results should be submitted to the Engineer for proper record.
9.3.5.2 Measurement of continuity
9.3.5.2.1 A digital multimeter’s Continuity Test mode can be used to test switches, fuses,
electrical connections, conductors and other components. A good fuse, for
example, should have continuity.
9.3.5.2.2 A digital multimeter emits an audible response (a beep) when it detects a

complete path.
9.3.5.2.3 When testing for continuity, a multimeter beeps based on the resistance of the
component being tested. That resistance is determined by the range setting of
the multimeter.

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9.3.5.2.4 If the range is set to 400.0 Ω, a multimeter typically beeps if the component has a
resistance of 40 Ω or less.
9.3.5.2.5 If the range is set 4.000 kΩ, a multimeter typically beeps if the component has a
resistance of 200 Ω or less.
9.3.5.2.6 The lowest range setting should be used when testing circuit components that
should have low-resistance value such as electrical connections or switch
contacts.
9.3.5.2.7 Select the circuit to be tested in the distribution board and remove the Line
conductor from the MCB
9.3.5.2.8 Measure between Line and Earth terminals at each outlet in the circuit. The
highest reading should be recorded on the schedule of Test Results as the value of
(R1+R2).
9.3.5.2.9 Return the Line conductor back in to the MCB
9.3.5.2.10 Test results should be submitted to the Engineer for proper record.
10 QUALITY CONTROL
10.1 General
10.1.1.1 Inspection Test Plan (ITP) and Quality Control checklist are attached in attachment 1 &
2 for the proper inspection of the works.
10.1.1.2 Quality control personnel from the Contractor shall be deployed to Site whenever
tests are necessary to be executed.
11 HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY
11.1 Safety Provisions
11.1.1.1 The site safety plan shall be fully implemented.
11.1.1.2 All personnel who enter to construction area shall pass the safety training course.
11.1.1.3 All personnel have to follow the site safety plan as follows:
11.1.1.4 Use personnel protective equipment-PPE (safety shoes, hard hat and hi-vest) at site.
11.1.1.5 Inspect machines and tools in advance of this use.
11.1.1.6 Follow instruction of operation chiefs and supervisors & correctly carry out the work.

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11.1.1.7 Use safety belts where any risk of falling is.
11.1.1.8 Never enter any areas posted with keep-out signs or other dangerous places.
11.1.1.9 Immediately notify the supervisor upon finding any unsafe conditions.
11.1.1.10 Handle electrical machinery and hazardous materials with care established operation.
11.1.1.11 In joint operations, follow established procedures and signals for safety.
11.1.1.12 Operate vehicle type construction machines and mobile crane only after confirming
safety in terms of surrounding areas.
11.1.1.13 Ensure that work at site is always well arranged and cleaned up after operations.
11.1.1.14 Safety lock scaffolding must be confirmed.
12 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
12.1 Hazard materials have to be controlled and properly discharged.
13 AUTHORIZATION/PERMITS REQUIREMENT
13.1 Working on scaffolding/ high level permit.
14 TRAINING/COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT
14.1 Training for installation of GI conduits and wiring works – Site team.
14.2 Training for site inspections of installation of GI conduits and wiring works –Site team, QA/QC.
14.3 HSE awareness training on use of scaffolding to the operatives.
15 METHOD STATEMENT BRIEFING OBLIGATION
15.1 All staff involved in the activity must be briefed on this method statement. The responsible
person for briefing this method statement is the Electrical Site Engineer/Supervisor. Before the work
commences all staff/foreman must be confirm that they have read and understood the method
statement by signing in the training attendance sheet.
16 RISK ASSESMENT
16.1 All control measures mentioned in the risk assessments shall be implemented while carrying the
activity. Risk assessment for installation work is attached in Attachment-4.

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17 ATTACHMENTS
Attachment # 1: Inspection Test Plan (ITP) for installation G.I. conduits and wiring work.
Attachment # 2: Quality Control Check List for installation G.I. conduits and wiring work.
Attachment # 3: Testing and Commissioning Report
Attachment # 4: Risk Assessment
Attachment # 5: Instruction Manual- Insulation Tester
Attachment # 6: Instruction Manual –Multi Meter

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ATTACHMENT – 1
INSPECTION AND TEST PLAN FOR INSTALLATION OF G.I. CONDUITS & WIRING WORK
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TEKKEN-AML-ABENIKKO
Project : Dhaka Mass Rapid Transit Development Project Quality System :ISO 9001 : 2008
Contract No.CP-05
Document Type :Controlled
Item Description : N/A INSPECTION AND TEST PLAN
Location : N/A Date : 31st January - 2021 :
FOR
Specification No. : Contract Documents volume3-2 Part 4 Clause 5 : Conduit wiring METHOD STATEMENT OF CONDUITING & WIRING WORKS Prepared By A
: riful Alam
Checked By Mohd
: Jusim Uddin
ER Approved N/A
:
Inspecton Activity Document

Sl.
Activities Inspection & Test Required Frequency of Inspection/Test Verification/Acceptance Acceptence Criteria
No. Subcont. Vendor TAA NKDM Form (Checklist No.)
sign off by
1.0 Conduit Installation

Approved drawing and
1.1 Material Type/Size Visual Check During in process R N/A R W TAA/CP05/MS/EE/0001/01 Foreman/Engineer
specifications
1.2 Location/Routing Check as per layout During in process R N/A R W TAA/CP05/MS/EE/0001/01 Foreman/Engineer
specifications
1.3 Bending Check as per layout During in process R N/A R W TAA/CP05/MS/EE/0001/01 Foreman/Engineer
specifications
1.4 Connection Check as per layout During in process R N/A R W TAA/CP05/MS/EE/0001/01 Foreman/Engineer
specifications
Suppport Approved drawing and
1.5 Check as per layout During in process R N/A R W TAA/CP05/MS/EE/0001/01 Foreman/Engineer
welding,bolting,fixing specifications
1.6 Physical Damage Visual Check During in process R N/A R W TAA/CP05/MS/EE/0001/01 Foreman/Engineer No damage found
2.0 Wiring
2.1 Cable size & length Visual Check During in process R N/A R W TAA/CP05/MS/EE/0001/01 Foreman/Engineer Approved cable schedule
Follow to Cable schedule
2.2 Cable Pulling Visual Check During in process R N/A R W TAA/CP05/MS/EE/0001/01 Foreman/Engineer
relevant drawing &
Follow to Cable schedule
2.3 Cable Connection Check proper installation During in process R N/A R W TAA/CP05/MS/EE/0001/01 Foreman/Engineer
relevant drawing &
Check straight to joints and Follow to Cable schedule
2.4 Cable joints & Termination During in process R N/A R W TAA/CP05/MS/EE/0001/01 Foreman/Engineer
termination relevant drawing &
3.0 Test
3.1 Continuity Test Check as per technical specification After completion of installaton R N/A R W TAA/CP05/MS/EE/0001/02 Foreman/Engineer Follow relevant specification
3.2 Insulation Resistance Check as per technical specification After completion of installaton R N/A R W TAA/CP05/MS/EE/0001/02 Foreman/Engineer Follow relevant specification
Follow relevant drawing &
4.0 Final Inspection Request for Inspection After completion of installaton N/A N/A H,N,W W,R Engineer
specification
Symbol Legend Symbol Legend
H Mandatory hold point-hold until approved D Document or record required
W/O Witness Point-Optional X Sub contract inspection
W Witness Point R Review point
S Survielence Point- ITP/Each quantity N/A Not applicable
N Notify ER ( Request for inspetion)
Document No. Revision Page No.

TAA/CP05/MS/EE/0001 No: 00 Date: __ /__ /2021
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ATTACHMENT – 2
QUALITY CONTROL CHECKLIST FOR INSTALLATION OF G.I. CONDUITS & WIRING WORK
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TEKKN–AML–ABENIKKO JV
DMRTDP-L6, CONTRACT NO. CP-05
Quality Control Checklist for GI Conduiting & Wiring Works

Location : ……………………………………….. RIW No. : ……………………………….
Drawing No./Rev.: ………………………………………. Date : ……………………………….
Item Acceptance
Description Acceptance Criteria Inspected By Remarks
No. Yes No
1.0 Materials
Approved material, good
1.1 Conduit Foremen/Engineer
condition
1.2 Wires Foremen/Engineer
condition
1.3 Accessories Foremen/Engineer
condition
2.0 Conduit Installation
2.1 Material Type/Size Approved drawing and specifications Foremen/Engineer
2.2 Location/Routing Approved drawing Foremen/Engineer
2.3 Bending Approved drawing Foremen/Engineer
2.4 Connection Approved drawing and specifications Foremen/Engineer
2.5 Suppport welding,bolting,fixing Approved drawing and specifications Foremen/Engineer
2.6 Physical Damage No damage found Foremen/Engineer
3.0 Wiring
3.1 Cable size & length Approved cable schedule Foremen/Engineer

Follow to relevant drawing &
3.2 Cable Pulling Foremen/Engineer
specifications
Follow to relevant drawing &
3.3 Cable Connection Foremen/Engineer
specifications
Follow to relevant technical
3.4 Cable joints & Termination Foremen/Engineer
specifications
Follow relevant drawing &
4.0 Final Inspection Foremen/Engineer
specification
Note :--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Contractor : TAA JV The Engineer :NKDM
Tested by Checked by QC Chief Engineer Inspector/QC Verified by
Signature
Name
Date
Document No.
Revision No. 00 Date : / /2021
TAA/CP05/MS/EE/0001/01
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ATTACHMENT – 3
Testing & Commissioning Report
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Project: MRT6CP05; Construction of Viaducts and Elevated
Form Title: Testing & Commissioning of
Stations (Bijoy Sarani, Farmgate and Karwan Bazar) Between
Station Conduit Wiring
Agargaon and Karwan Bazar
Location: Form No:

Building: Control No:
MDB/SDB: Revision No:
Megger/ Testing Equipment No:
1. Visual Check
Sl No. Check Points Status Remarks
1.1 Conduit Type & Size
1.2 Conduit Location /Routing
1.3 Conduit Bending & Connecton
1.4 Conduit Support, Bolting & Fixing
1.5 Cable Size & Length
1.6 Cable Pulling
1.7 Cable Connection
1.8 Cable Joints and Termination
1.9 Physical Damage
2. Earth Continuity Test

Check Point Result Remarks
2.1 R-E
2.2 Y-E
2.3 B-E
2.4 R-N
2.5 Y-N
2.6 B-N
3.Voltage Balance Test

Sl No. Check points Measured Data (V) Remarks
3.1 R-Y
3.2 Y-B
3.3 R-B
3.4 R-N
3.5 Y-N
3.6 B-N
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4. Load Current Test
Sl No. Check points Measured Data (A) Remarks
4.1 R Phase Current
4.2 Y Phase Current
4.3 B Phase Current
5. Insulation Resistance Test

Sl No. Circuit Name/Points Measurement Measured Data (MΩ) Remarks
1 Circuit 1
2 Circuit 2
3 Circuit 3
4 Circuit 4
5 Circuit 5
6 Circuit 6
7 Circuit 7
8 Circuit 8
9 Circuit 9
10 Circuit 10
6. Notes : ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Contractor : TAA JV The Engineer: NKDM

Name: Tested by Checked by QC Chief Engineer Inspector/QC Verified by
Signature:
Name:
Date:
Document No.
Revision No. 00 Date : / /2021
TAA/CP05/MS/EE/0001/02
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ATTACHMENT – 4
Risk Assessment
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Road (Sonargaon Road), Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh
Task Risk Assessment

General
a. The contractor shall carry out installation works in a safe manner to prevent any incident.
b. The contractor shall undertake and be responsible for all measures adopted by him to ensure and secure safety of
workers and safety of the works at all times.
c. The approval granted by the Engineer for the safety plan and method statement submitted by the Contractor in
relation to Installation of G.I Conduiting and Wiring Works shall not relieve the Contractor of his contractual
obligations to maintain the safety and also to ensure the safety of the workers and the works at all times.
d. Basic PPE to be worn by all staff or laborers.
e. All work on-site will adhere to the occupational health and safety management plan.
f. The toolbox meeting shall be recorded in minutes.
g. Hazard Risk Assessment to be carried out and satisfactorily closed out prior to commencement.
Risk Assessment: HEMP
a. Activity: Lifting Operations

Significance
Evaluation
Residual Risk
Acceptance
Probability
Risk Level
Sl. No Hazard Risk Existing Controls Recovery

Severity
01  Inadvertent Health  PPE  Medical Aid

movement  Equipment 1 3  Ventilation
of exhaust
equipment fumes
 Fall of
material
Low
NA
NA
 Mechanical
failure
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a. Activity: Lifting Operations

Significance
Evaluation
Residual Risk
Acceptance
Probability
Risk Level
Sl. No Hazard Risk Existing Controls Recovery
Severity
Safety 4 3  Make sure PTO levers are in  Medical Aid
 Injury neutral position  Emergency
 Accidents as  Crane must be set on firm Response
a result of ground. On soft ground place
tilting and strong wooden blocks or steel
fall plates on ground and set out
 Damage to riggers on them
asset  Extend the out rigger beam
 Overload fully as far as possible during
operation
 Lock the out rigger beams with
lock pins
 Avoid side locking or dragging
loads

Acceptable
Hand Signals and Supervision
Medium
ALARP
 Move the levers in a slow
manner
 Attention on operation. Do not
allow workers to stand within
the working radius
 Slings shall be certified.
 Inspection of lifting gears
 Lifting Plans and Procedure
 Training and Competence
 Planned Preventive
Maintenance of equipment
 Isolation and barricading,
marking of lifting area
 Signs and alerts
Environment  Proper maintenance facility  Dispose of in

 Maintenance- 3 1  Provide oil spillage collector accordance
oil  Contained waste oil in drum. MEFCC
contamination requirement.
NA
NA
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b. Activity: Material Handling (Manual)

Significance
Evaluation
Residual Risk
Acceptance
Sl.
Probability
Risk Level
Hazard Risk Existing Controls Recovery
Severity
No
01  Posture Health  Periodic Medical Examination  First Aid

 Musculo- 2 2 for fitness  Medevac
Acceptable
skeletal  Work shift cycles
ALARP
 Personal Protective Equipment  Medical Treatment
Low
disorders
 Repetitive  Manual lifting instruction
Strain Injury
Safety  Training  First Aid

4 3  Supervision  Medevac
Acceptable
 Injury to
Medium Emergency
ALARP
person Response
Procedure for
accidents
Environment  NA NA
 None 0 1
Low
NA
NA
02  Burr Health  NA
 sharp edges  Cuts/bruises 2 2  Use gloves
 corners  avoid holding sharp edges
Low
NA
NA
 projecting
parts
protruding
nails
 falling Safety 2 2  All edges of rebar are suitable  Emergency
material  Injury due to capped to avoid accidental response
contact with contact.
sharp edges  Keep your hands / fingers away
from points of potential injury.
Acceptable

ALARP
Seek assistance, wherever

Low
required
 Do not attempt to hold the falling
objects.
 Wear safety shoes; Hold the
material firmly with both the
hands.
 gloves, helmet, etc.
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c. Activity: Driving
Significance
Residual Risk
Evaluation
Acceptance
Sl.
Hazard Risk Existing Controls Recovery
Probabili
Severity
No
Level
Risk
ty
01  Lack of driver Health  NA  NA
Competence /  None 0 1
NA
NA
NA
Poor attitude /
behavior (use
of mobile
phone while Safety 5 4  Proper assessment prior to  Emergency
driving, rash  Vehicle deployment Response
driving, not
concentrating
Accident /  HSE induction course.  Inform
damage  Valid Driving License issued by concerned law
on the road,
traffic, etc.)  Personal BRTA. enforcing
injury /  Clear and well communicated authority.
Acceptable
fatality rules.
ALARP
High
 Do not attend to phone calls
while driving, stop safely and
attend.
 Be within safe speed limits.
 Disciplinary actions against
willful violations
 Incentive scheme for desired
output.
Environment 3 1  Initiate immediate response to  Emergency
 Leakage of contain the leakage. Response
oil / fuel, fire  Handle spill in by absorbing oil  Inform law
Acceptable
and spill with pads, sand, saw dust, enforcing
ALARP
subsequent
Low
etc. and dispose the authorities.

land & air contaminated sand.
pollution in  Arrest fire immediately with the
the event of fire extinguisher in the vehicle.
vehicle
accident.
02  Driver not in Health  NA  NA
fit state –  None 0 1
fatigue / tired
NA
NA
NA
/ use of drugs
/ alcohol
Safety 5 4  Do not drive, when not in a fit  Emergency

 Vehicle state. Response
Accident /  Stop the vehicle, if you or the  Inform law
damage other vehicle driver becomes enforcing
 Personal disoriented. authorities.
injury /  Take periodic rests (15 minutes
fatality after every 2 hrs of driving for
Acceptable
 Vehicle Roll
ALARP
light vehicles and 1 hr. after 4

High
over hrs of driving for heavy vehicle

drivers)
 Check the condition of the
driver prior to work start and
intermittent checks, when
possible.
 Caution on drugs that creates
drowsiness.
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`Environment 3 1  Initiate immediate response to  Emergency

oil / fuel, fire  Handle spill by absorbing oil  Inform
Acceptable
and spill with pads, sand, saw dust, authorities
ALARP
subsequent
Low
etc. and dispose the concerned
vehicle
accident.
03  Reversing the Health  NA  NA
vehicle  None 0 1
 Negotiating
turns
NA
NA
NA
Safety 5 4  Ensure proper positioning of the  Emergency
 Vehicle rear / side view mirrors. Response
accident /  Walk around and watch for  Inform Law
Acceptable
damage vehicles / objects or any
ALARP
High enforcing
 Serious or obstructions in the sides / rear authorities.
fatal injury and observe safe clearance.
  Get down and confirm, when in
doubt.

oil / fuel, fire  Handle spill by absorbing oil  Inform law
Acceptable
ALARP
subsequent
Low

vehicle
accident.
04  Brake failure Health  NA  NA
 None 0 2
NA
NA
NA
Safety 5 4  Check the condition of vehicle  Emergency

 Vehicle prior to start of journey. Response
accident /  Ensure periodic maintenance &  Inform law
damage inspections. enforcing
 Serious or  Ensure driver and all passengers authorities.
Acceptable
fatal injury wear seat belts

ALARP
High
 Always be within safe speed

limits
 Always maintain safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
 Concentrate while driving and
watch for any abnormalities in
the vehicle.
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oil / fuel, fire  Handle spill by absorbing oil  Inform law
Acceptable
ALARP
subsequent
Low
vehicle
accident.
d. Activity: Operation of Heavy Equipment
Significance Recovery
Evaluation Existing Controls
Residual Risk
Acceptance
Sl.
Probability
Risk Level
Hazard Risk
Severity
No
01  Poor Health  NA  NA
visibility  None 0 1
due to Dust
NA
NA
NA
generation
 Movement
of people Safety 4 3  Deploy trained Operators/  Emergency
near heavy  Personal Drivers response
equipment Injury.  First Aid
 Collision of  Medical Aid
Acceptable
Vehicles/
Medium
ALARP
Equipment.
 Equipment
Damage.
Environment 3 1  Water sprinkling, wherever  Stop the work

 Emission practicable. until the dust
of Dust settles down.
Acceptable
ALARP
Low
02  Soft Soil Health  NA  NA

 None 0 1
N/A
NA
NA
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d. Activity: Operation of Heavy Equipment
Significance Recovery
Evaluation Existing Controls
Residual Risk
Acceptance
Sl.
Probability
Risk Level
Hazard Risk
Severity
No
Safety 4 3  Follow signals of an  Emergency

 Injury authorized banksman. response
 Equipment  Ensure stability of the soil  First Aid
Acceptable
Medium
ALARP
tilting/dam deployment of equipment.  Medical Aid
age
 Equipment
Damage.
Environment 3 3  Control dust by spray  Stop the work

 Emission water/covering until the dust
of Dust settles down.
Acceptable
Medium
ALARP
02 Crossing or Health  NA  NA
working near  None 0 1
overhead line
NA
NA
NA
Safety 4 2  Isolate the supply if possible  Emergency

 Electrocuti  Contact service provider response
on due to and obtain approvals  Medical
contact and safe working limits Authorities
with  Competent personnel
Acceptable
Medium
ALARP
overhead  Erect Goal post when

lines working near overhead
 Property power lines.
Loss  Lock Systems to control the
boom height.
Environment  NA  NA
 None 0 1
NA
NA
NA
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Degree of Risk (R) S = Severity P = Probability R = Degree of Risk (S x P)

1 1 2 2
5 5
0 5 0 5
1 1 2 5 1
4 4 8 Fatality Highly Unlikely 1–4 Low
2 6 0 … …
Severity (S)
1 1 4 Major – Disabling, permanent 2

3 3 6 9 Remote 5 – 12 Medium
2 5 … ill-health. …
1 3 Intermediate – Possible lost 3
2 2 4 6 8 Possible 15 – 25 High
0 … time. …
2 Minor – Minor treatment, no 4
1 1 2 3 4 5 Probable
… lost time. …
1 5
1 2 3 4 5 Negligible/None Certainty
… …
Probability (P)
SEVERITY (S) x PROBABILITY/LIKELIHOOD (P) = DEGREE OF RISK (R);
Risk Priority Number (RPN) is a calculation to sort the risks from highest to lowest. The RPN is calculated by multiplying the three scoring
columns:
Severity, Liklihood and Detection.
Compiled By : Reviewed By: Approved By:
TEKKEN AML ABENIKKO JV TEKKEN AML ABENIKKO JV TEKKEN AML ABENIKKO JV

Safety Manager CP 05 Authorized Representative
Name: Name: Name:
Signature: Signature: Signature:
Date:
Date: Date:
Comments: Comments: Comments:
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BRIEFING OF RISK ASSESSMENT AND SAFE WORK PROCEDURES
TITLE OF RISK ASSESSMENT: Installation of G.I. Conduiting & Wiring Works

I have been briefed and understood the above RISK ASSESSMENT AND SAFE WORK PROCEDURES and I will
strictly follow all the sequence of steps while I carry out the work.
S/No Name Company Position ID No. Signature
10
11
12
13
14
15
Briefing Conducted by (Name & Signature):
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ATTACHMENT – 5
Instruction Manual – Insulation Tester (Fluke 1550C/1555)
Page 52 of 83
1550C/1555
Insulation Tester
Users Manual
April 2010 Rev. 1, 3/18

©2010-2018 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Each Fluke product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. The warranty period is three years and begins
on the date of shipment. Parts, product repairs, and services are warranted for 90 days. This warranty extends only to the original buyer or end-user customer of a
Fluke authorized reseller, and does not apply to fuses, disposable batteries, or to any product which, in Fluke's opinion, has been misused, altered, neglected,
contaminated, or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Fluke warrants that software will operate substantially in accordance with its
functional specifications for 90 days and that it has been properly recorded on non-defective media. Fluke does not warrant that software will be error free or operate
without interruption.
Fluke authorized resellers shall extend this warranty on new and unused products to end-user customers only but have no authority to extend a greater or different
warranty on behalf of Fluke. Warranty support is available only if product is purchased through a Fluke authorized sales outlet or Buyer has paid the applicable
international price. Fluke reserves the right to invoice Buyer for importation costs of repair/replacement parts when product purchased in one country is submitted for
repair in another country.
Fluke's warranty obligation is limited, at Fluke's option, to refund of the purchase price, free of charge repair, or replacement of a defective product which is returned
to a Fluke authorized service center within the warranty period.
To obtain warranty service, contact your nearest Fluke authorized service center to obtain return authorization information, then send the product to that service
center, with a description of the difficulty, postage and insurance prepaid (FOB Destination). Fluke assumes no risk for damage in transit. Following warranty repair,
the product will be returned to Buyer, transportation prepaid (FOB Destination). If Fluke determines that failure was caused by neglect, misuse, contamination,
alteration, accident, or abnormal condition of operation or handling, including overvoltage failures caused by use outside the product’s specified rating, or normal
wear and tear of mechanical components, Fluke will provide an estimate of repair costs and obtain authorization before commencing the work. Following repair, the
product will be returned to the Buyer transportation prepaid and the Buyer will be billed for the repair and return transportation charges (FOB Shipping Point).
THIS WARRANTY IS BUYER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. FLUKE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR
THEORY.
Since some countries or states do not allow limitation of the term of an implied warranty, or exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, the
limitations and exclusions of this warranty may not apply to every buyer. If any provision of this Warranty is held invalid or unenforceable by a court or other decision-
maker of competent jurisdiction, such holding will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision.
Fluke Corporation Fluke Europe B.V. ООО «Флюк СИАЙЭС»
P.O. Box 9090 P.O. Box 1186 125167, г. Москва, Ленинградский
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
How to Contact Fluke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
The Tester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Pushbuttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Power On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Charge the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Guard Terminal Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Connect to the Circuit Under Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Before an Insulation Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Preset Test Voltage Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Program a Test Voltage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Select a Ramp or Steady-State Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Set a Timed Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Polarization Index (PI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Dielectric Absorption Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Capacitance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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Insulation Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Store Test Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
View Test Results Stored in Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Download Test Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Delete Test Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Replaceable Parts and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Principles of Measurement and Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Introduction How to Contact Fluke
The Fluke 1550C and 1555 Insulation Testers (the Tester or Product) To contact Fluke, use one of these telephone numbers:
are high-voltage insulation testers to validate general circuits, such as
• USA: 1-800-760-4523
switchgear, motors, and cables.
• Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853)
The Tester features:
• Europe: +31 402-675-200
• Large liquid crystal display (LCD) • Japan: +81-3-6714-3114
• Preset test voltages: 250 V, 500 V, 1000 V, 2500 V, 5000 V, • Singapore: +65-6799-5566
(10 000 V 1555 only)
• China: +86-400-921-0835
• Programmable test voltages: 250 V to 10 000 V (50/100 V steps)
• Brazil: +55-11-3530-8901
• Resistance measurement: 200 kΩ to 2 TΩ
• Anywhere in the world: +1-425-446-5500
• Polarization Index (PI)
Or, visit Fluke's website at www.fluke.com.
• Dielectric Absorption Ratio (DAR or DAR [CN])
To register your Product, visit http://register.fluke.com.
• Ramp mode that linearly increases (100 V/s) the applied test
voltage To view, print, or download the latest manual supplement, visit
http://us.fluke.com/usen/support/manuals.
• Test timer and storage for test results with user-defined ID tag
• Breakdown voltage indication
• Rechargeable lead-acid battery
• Auto shutoff after 30 minutes of inactivity
• Infrared (IR) port for downloading test data
• PC software (supplied)
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Safety Information • Do not use in CAT III or CAT IV environments without

the protective cap installed on test probe. The
A Warning identifies hazardous conditions and procedures that are protective cap decreases the exposed probe metal to
dangerous to the user. A Caution identifies conditions and procedures <4 mm. This decreases the possibility of arc flash from
that can cause damage to the Product or the equipment under test. short circuits.
XW Warning • Comply with local and national safety codes. Use
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal personal protective equipment (approved rubber
injury: gloves, face protection, and flame-resistant clothes) to
prevent shock and arc blast injury where hazardous
• Carefully read all instructions. live conductors are exposed.
• Read all safety information before you use the Product. • Examine the case before you use the Product. Look for
• Do not alter the Product and use only as specified, or cracks or missing plastic. Carefully look at the
the protection supplied by the Product can be insulation around the terminals.
compromised. • Do not use test leads if they are damaged. Examine the
• Do not use the Product around explosive gas, vapor, or test leads for damaged insulation and measure a
in damp or wet environments. known voltage.
• Do not use the Product if it is altered or damaged. • Do not touch voltages >30 V ac rms, 42 V ac peak, or
60 V dc.
• Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly.
• Do not apply more than the rated voltage between the
• Use Product-approved measurement category (CAT), terminals or between each terminal and earth ground.
voltage, and amperage rated accessories (probes, test
leads, and adapters) for all measurements. • Measure a known voltage first to make sure that the
Product operates correctly.
• Do not exceed the Measurement Category (CAT) rating
of the lowest rated individual component of a Product, • Limit operation to the specified measurement category,
probe, or accessory. voltage, or amperage ratings.
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Safety Information
• Remove all probes, test leads, and accessories that are • Do not disconnect the test leads before a test has been
not necessary for the measurement. completed and the test voltage at the terminals has
returned to zero. This ensures that any charged
• Keep fingers behind the finger guards on the probes.
capacitance is fully discharged.
• Use the correct terminals, function, and range for
measurements.
• Use the guard terminal only as specified in this manual.
Do not allow other foreign objects to contact the guard
• Place test leads in proper input terminals. terminals as safety can be compromised.
• Do not work alone. • Remove the input signals before you clean the
• Do not use in distribution systems with voltages higher Product.
than 1100 V. • Use only specified replacement parts.
• Use only recommended test leads. • Repair the Product before use if the battery leaks.
• Remove all power from the circuit under test and • Do not operate the Product with covers removed or the
discharge circuit capacitance before testing resistance case open. Hazardous voltage exposure is possible.
or capacitor with the tester.
• Have an approved technician repair the Product.
• Results of measurement can be adversely affected by
the impedances of additional operating circuits
connected in parallel or by transient currents.
• Before and after testing, confirm that the Product does
not indicate the presence of a hazardous voltage. If a
hazardous voltage is shown on the display, remove
power from the circuit under test or allow the
installation capacitance to fully discharge.
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Table 1 is a list of symbols used on the Product or in this manual.

Table 1. Symbols
Symbol Description Symbol Description
 Consult user documentation.  Conforms to relevant South Korean EMC standards.
W WARNING. RISK OF DANGER.  Conforms to relevant Australian EMC standards.
WARNING. HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE. Risk of

X ) Certified by CSA Group to North American safety standards.
electric shock.
 Earth P Conforms to European Union directives.
 AC (Alternating Current)  Certified by TÜV SÜD Product Service.
 Battery T Double Insulated
Interference is present. Displayed value might be outside of

b Electrical breakdown M
specified accuracy.
 WARNING. Do not apply greater than 1100 Volts. s Ramp mode indicator
Measurement Category II is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected directly to utilization points (socket outlets and
 similar points) of the low-voltage MAINS installation.
Measurement Category III is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected to the distribution part of the building’s low-voltage
 MAINS installation.
Measurement Category IV is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected at the source of the building’s low-voltage MAINS
 installation.
This product complies with the WEEE Directive marking requirements. The affixed label indicates that you must not discard this
electrical/electronic product in domestic household waste. Product Category: With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE
~ Directive Annex I, this product is classed as category 9 "Monitoring and Control Instrumentation" product. Do not dispose of this
product as unsorted municipal waste.
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Insulation Tester
Before You Start
Before You Start The Tester

Table 2 is a list of the items included with your purchase. Carefully This section is about the Tester and its operation. The Tester is shown
unpack and inspect each of the items. in Table 3.
Table 2. Pack List Table 3. 1550C/1555 Insulation Tester
1 2 3 4
5
6 2
1
7
Item Description
 Quick Reference Guide and Safety Information
5
 AC Power Cord 7
6
X Test Cables with Alligator Clips (red, black, green)


and Test Probes (red, black)
Item Description
Heavy Duty Alligator Clips: Red, Black, Green LCD

(1555 and kits only)
 Safety Shutter
Available as optional accessory for 1550C, 
PN TLK1550-RTLC
 AC Plug
 Soft Carrying Case (Kit includes Hard Case)
 Input Terminals
ir3000 FC BLE-IR Adapter with Quick Reference
  IR Port
Guide (FC kits only)
 Pushbuttons
 Infrared Adapter/Interface Cable with Installation Guide
 Built-in Handle
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Pushbuttons Use  and  to access these menu items:

Use the pushbuttons to control the Tester, view test results, and scroll 1.X Insulation Functions:
through chosen test results. See Table 4. 1.1 Ramp off (default)
Table 4. Pushbuttons 1.2 Ramp on
1.3 DAR T= 01-00
1.4 DAR/PI T= 10-00
FUNCTION ENTER TEST
1.5 DAR [CN]= 01-00
2 Time limit xx-xx
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 Show results
4 Delete results
Item Description
Push  to make the selection.
 Power on/off.
Push  to go to the Function menu. Push again to Power On/Off

 exit the Function menu. To scroll within the Function Push  to turn on the Tester.
menu, use the arrow pushbuttons.
The Tester does a self-check, self-calibration, shows the software
Scrolls through test voltages, stored test results, timer version, and starts in the Test Voltage mode.
 duration, and changes test tag ID characters. Use to In Test Voltage mode, you can:
answer “yes” to prompts.
• Change test parameters
After a memory location is set,  displays the test
• Start an insulation test
parameters, test results stored in memory. These
 • View stored test results
include voltage, capacitance, polarization index,
dielectric absorption ratio, and current. • Download test results
Use to scroll through test voltages, stored test results, Push  again to turn off the Tester.
 timer duration, and memory locations. Use to answer
“no” to prompts.
Use for Test Voltage mode to start incrementally setting
 the test voltage between 250 V and 10 000 V.
Starts and stops a test. Push and hold for 1 second to

 start a test. Push again to stop a test.
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The Tester
Display Charge the Battery

Table 5 is a list of features for the display. This Tester uses a rechargeable 12 V lead-acid battery for power.
Table 5. Display Features Storing rechargeable lead-acid batteries in a low-charged state could
5 6 7
decrease their life and cause damage. Fully charge the battery before
storing it for extended periods and examine the charge at regular
4
intervals.
8 Charge the 12 V lead-acid battery with the ac power cord. Expect up
3
to 12 hours to fully charge the battery. Do not charge in very high or
9
2 low temperatures. Charge the battery if the Tester is not used for
extended periods. Figure 1 shows how to connect the Tester to a
1 10 power supply.
Safety
Safety Shutter
Shutter
11
12
Item Description
 Interference present. Readings could be out of specified

accuracy range.
 Polarization Index.
 Dialectric Absorption Ratio.
 Electrical breakdown in Ramp mode.
 Ramp mode indicator.
Figure 1. Power Supply Connections
 Possible hazardous voltage is at the test terminals.
To charge the battery with the ac power supply:
Voltage sourced by the Tester or from the circuit under
 1. Turn off the Tester.
test at terminals of the Tester.
Test voltage selection (250 V, 500 V, 1000 V, 2500 V, 2. Disconnect the test leads from the Tester.

5000 V, or 10 000 V). 3. Move the safety shutter to access the power supply connection.
 Battery charge status. 4. Connect the ac power cord to the IEC ac power socket on the
Tester.
 Bar graph display of insulation resistance.
5. Connect the other end of the power cord to an ac power supply.
 Digital display of insulation resistance. See General Specifications for ac charger input specifications.
Text display. Shows voltage, test current, capacitance, The LCD displays CHARGING. You are able to download test
 programmable test voltages, and menu options. results while the Tester is in the charge mode.
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Guard Terminal Use Figure 3 shows how to prevent surface current leakage with a lead
connected from the Guard terminal to a conductor that surrounds the
Note
inner insulation. The surface leakage current is directed to the Guard
Insulation resistance is measured between the (+) and (-)
terminal. This removes the leakage current from the measurement
output connections. The Guard terminal (G) is at the same
path between the positive and negative terminals, and improves the
potential as the negative (-) terminal but is not in the
accuracy of the test readings.
measurement path.
For most tests, only two test leads are used. Connect the positive (+)
and negative (-) test leads to the corresponding inputs on the Tester. Shield
Shield
Connect the test lead probes to the circuit under test. The Guard (G) ( )
terminal is left unconnected.
For the best accuracy when you measure very high resistances, use Optional
Optional
(G )
three-wire measurements and the Guard terminal. The Guard terminal ( )
is at the same potential as the negative (-) terminal, and can be used Leakage
Leakage
to prevent surface leakage or other unwanted leakage currents from Current
Current
degrading the accuracy of the insulation resistance measurement.
Figure 2 shows how to measure the resistance from one of the Figure 3. Guard Terminal Connection
conductors to the outer shield. In this case, there is a leakage current
along the surface of the inner insulation near the cables end. This Figure 4 shows how to make the measurement setup better. Connect
leakage adds to the current that the negative terminal senses, and the Guard terminal to the unused wire and attach it to the inner
causes the Tester to read a lower resistance than it should. insulation. This ensures that the Tester measures the leakage
between the selected conductor and the outer shield, but removes the
leakage path between conductors.
Shield
Shield
( )
Shield
Shield
( )
( )
Surface Leakage (G )
Surface Leakage
( )
Current
Current Leakage
Leakage
Current
Current
Figure 2. Surface Leakage Current
Figure 4. Improved Guard Terminal Connection
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Measurements
Table 6. Test Lead Connections
Common measurement procedures are discussed in this section.
Connect to the Circuit Under Test

1
XW Warning
To prevent possible electric shock, fire or personal 3
injury:
• Remove all power from the circuit under test and
discharge circuit capacitance before testing a circuit
with the Product.
• Connect the common test lead before the live test lead
and remove the live test lead before the common test
2
lead.
• Before and after testing, confirm that the Product does
not indicate the presence of a hazardous voltage, see
Table 5. If the Tester beeps continuously and a
hazardous voltage is shown on the display, remove
power from the circuit under test and disconnect test
Item Description
leads.
 (-) Negative Terminal
To connect to the circuit under test:
 (+) Positive Terminal
1. Move the safety shutter to access the input terminals.
2. Put the test leads into the correct terminals shown, see Table 6.  Safety Shutter
3. Connect the test leads to the circuit under test.

Note
The Tester is NOT specified for <200 kΩ. When the leads are
shorted and a test is performed, the Tester gives an
unspecified reading that is >0. This is normal for this input
circuitry configuration and does not change readings that are
in the specified accuracy range.
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Before an Insulation Test Note

The actual test voltage can be up to 10 % higher than the
The Tester includes features and functions that let you adapt the test
selected test voltage.
to your requirements. These features let you:
Program a Test Voltage
• define a test voltage
To set a test voltage in between the preset test voltages:
• make a ramp test selection
1. Push  or  to scroll through the preset test voltage options
• set a time limit (duration) for the test
(250 V, 500 V, 1000 V, 2500 V, 5000 V, and 10 000 V). Select the
• measure polarization index (PI) voltage closest to the level required.
• measure dielectric absorption ratio (DAR or DAR[CN]) 2. The selected test voltage appears in the upper-right of the
• measure capacitance display.
Use these alone or in combination. Set, clear, or account for (as 3. Push .
appropriate) each feature before you start an insulation test. The
TV=xxxxV flashes in the lower-left of the display.
features are discussed in this section.
4. Push  or  to increment and decrement the voltage.
Preset Test Voltage Selection
5. When the correct voltage level shows, push  to go to the
To make a preset test voltage selection:
function menu.
1. With the Tester turned on, push  to select TEST VOLTAGE.
Do not push . Doing so will return the test voltage to a
preset voltage selection.
Test
Test Voltage
Voltage Display
Display
Note
The test voltage can be up to 10 % higher than the test
voltage you select.
2. Push  or  to scroll through the preset test voltage options

(250 V, 500 V, 1000 V, 2500 V, 5000 V, and 10 000 V).
The test voltage selection shows in the upper-right of the
display.
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Select a Ramp or Steady-State Test Set a Timed Test

The ramp-test function is an automated test that checks insulation for You can control the length of an insulation test by setting a timer. The
a breakdown. During a ramp test, the output voltage starts at 0 V and time (test duration) can be set in 1-minute increments up to
increases linearly (100 V/s) until it reaches the specified test voltage or 99 minutes. During a timed test, the time limit appears on the right
until a sudden drop in measured resistance is detected. Then, the bottom of the display, and the elapsed time is shown in the middle of
Ramp stops, the test voltage drops to zero, and the voltage at the the display. At the end of the elapsed time, the insulation test has been
breakdown point is stored in memory on the Tester. All other test completed and the test is terminated.
results are declared invalid if the test does not reach the specified test
To set a test time limit:
voltage.
1. With the Tester turned on, push  to enter the Function Menu.
If the test successfully meets compliance without breakdown, then the
only valid test results are test voltage and insulation resistance. 2. Push  or  to select the 2.Time Limit function.
3. Push  to call the menu item.
To enable or disable the ramp function:
4. Push  or  to select the time.
1. With the Tester turned on, push  to enter the 1.X Function
Menu. 5. Push  or  to use the settings.  starts the test.
2. Push  to call the menu item. Polarization Index (PI)

3. Push U or  to toggle the Ramp on or off. When the ramp is As part of the insulation test, the Tester measures and stores
on, a blinking  shows in the upper left-hand corner of the polarization index (PI), when appropriate. A polarization index test
display. requires 10 minutes to complete. Therefore, the Tester will start a
countdown at 10 minutes. When an insulation test is 10 minutes or
Ramp
Ramp more, the polarization test is completed and stored. The results are
Indicator
Indicator available for display during a test by pushing the  button or by
storing the test results and scanning the RESULTS fields. The field is
identified by:
R @ 10 min
PI =
R @ 1 min
4. Push  or  to use the settings.  starts the test.
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Dielectric Absorption Ratio Insulation Test

As part of the insulation test, the Tester measures and stores dielectric
XW Warning
absorption ratio (DAR), when appropriate. A DAR test requires
1 minute to complete. Therefore, it is measured and stored as invalid To prevent possible electric shock, fire, or personal
data for all insulation tests <1 minute. When an insulation test is injury:
≥1 minute, the DAR test is included in the results. The results are • Be aware that insulation resistance measurement
available for display during a test by pushing the  button or by requires the application of potentially dangerous
storing the test results and scanning the RESULTS fields. The field is voltages to the circuit. This may include exposed
identified by: bonded metalwork.
• Remove all power from the circuit under test and
R @ 1 min discharge circuit capacitance before you do a circuit
DAR =
R @ 30 sec test with the Product.
• Before proceeding, ensure that the installation is wired
The Tester also does the DAR test in accordance to the Chinese correctly and no personnel are endangered by any
standards: tests.
• Connect the test leads to the Product inputs before you
R @ 1 min make connection to the circuit under test.
DAR [CN]=
R @ 15 sec PI/DAR Limits:
Capacitance • Cap. Max >1 μF and Res. Max >100 MΩ
As part of the insulation test, the Tester measures and stores • Res. Min <200 kΩ
capacitance when appropriate. The results are available for display • Current min <50 mA
during a test by pushing the  button or by storing the test results
and scanning the RESULTS fields. The field is identified by C=. • If a limit is exceeded, the Tester shows UNSPEC. on the display.
To perform an insulation test:
1. With the Tester turned on, set the available measurement options
to meet the test requirements. These include:
• Test Voltage
– Set range: 250 V to 1000 V (50 V steps)
– Set range: 1000 V to 10 000 V (100 V steps)
Note
5000 V max for 1550C.
• Ramp Test – Toggle on or off
• Time Limit – No limit or from 1 to 99 minutes
2. Connect the probes to the circuit under test.
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XW Warning Any of these conditions terminate an insulation test:

Before and after a test, confirm that the Product does • User stop (push )
not indicate the presence of a hazardous voltage. See
• Timer limit reached
Table 5. If the Product beeps continuously and a
hazardous voltage is shown on the display, disconnect • Interference on the test circuit
test leads and remove power from the circuit under • Breakdown occurs with ramp test enabled
test. • Battery depleted
3. Push  for 1 second to start the insulation test.
If breakdown occurs with ramp test enabled, push  before
The Tester beeps three times as the test begins, and X going to step 4.
flashes on the display to indicate potentially hazardous After the termination of an insulation test, the Tester beeps
voltages may be present on the test terminals. when a potentially hazardous voltage remains on the test
The display indicates the measured insulation resistance after terminals due to charged-circuit capacitance or from the
the circuit has stabilized. The bar graph displays this value presence of an external voltage.
continuously (in real time) as a trend, see Table 7. 4. When the test is terminated, STORE RESULT? shows on the
Table 7. Measured Insulation Resistance Display display. If appropriate, store the test results. See Store Test
Results. Or, push  to terminate the STORE RESULT?
prompt. The results are not stored.
Store Test Results
When the insulation test is complete, the Tester shows
STORE RESULT? as a prompt to save the measurement results for
future use. The Tester includes enough memory to store the results of
2 99 insulation tests.
1 To store the results of an insulation test:
1. Push  to save the measurement results. The Tester will
assign and display a sequential tag number (00 to 99) to identify
the measurement.
Item Description
2. If the tag number is acceptable, push  again to store the
 Digital Main Display data. If a different tagging convention is required, proceed as
follows to provide a custom 4-character tag.
 Bar Graph
Notice that * is blinking on the display. This is the first of the four
characters available for tagging the test results.
3. Repeatedly push  to cycle through the character positions.
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4. At each character position use  or  to assign a character

(0-9, A-Z). Table 8. Stored Test Data Display
5. Push  to store the results.
View Test Results Stored in Memory
1
Note
Parameters not appropriate for a test are shown as INVALID.
The Tester can store 99 sets of test data, including:
• Tags
• Ramp on or off
• Insulation Resistance
3 2
• Timer reading at termination of test (Timer)
• Test Voltage Selected (TV)
Item Description
• Actual Test voltage (V)
 Voltage at terminals
• Capacitance I
• Polarization Index (PI)  Stored location
• Dielectric absorption ratio (DAR or DAR[CN])  Stored test results
• Test current (I)
• Reason for ending the test 4. Push  or  to step through the stored locations.
• Limit – off or timer setting from 1 to 99 minutes (T. Limit) 5. Stop at the location you want to view.
To view stored test data, see Table 8: 6. Push  to view the stored test data for a specific test. Test data
1. With the Tester turned on, push  to call the Function menu. appears on the alphanumeric text display and on the LCD.
2. Push  or  to select 3. Show Results. 7. Push  to call the menu selection.
3. Push  to select the menu item.
Note
When a voltage is present at the terminals, that voltage is
always shown on the top-center of the display, regardless of
whether that voltage is sourced by the Tester or is from the
circuit under test.
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Download Test Results IR Cable Assembly

You can use Fluke Connect Desktop software to update your To connect the Tester to the PC for use with FC Desktop software:
Product firmware and download all your stored test data to a PC. 1. Make sure the Tester is not in the test mode. When in test mode,
Fluke Connect Desktop is available at http://en-us.fluke.com/support serial communications are disabled.
/software-downloads/fluke-1550-1555-FC. An infrared cable
2. Connect the USB-IR cable to an available USB port on the PC.
assembly is supplied for the Tester to PC connection.
3. Attach the USB-IR cable to the IR port on the Tester.
With the ir3000 FC BLE-IR adapter option, you can use a smartphone
or tablet and the Fluke Connect app to download test results as well 4. Open FC Desktop software.
as view measurements simultaneously at the inspection site and from 5. Turn the Tester on.
the office or an off-site location. 6. Follow the prompts in the software.
Table 9 shows the IR port and options. 7. Verify that the download was successful before deleting the
Table 9. IR Port stored test results on the Tester.
Note
Results data stored in the Tester can be deleted from the PC
using the FC Desktop software.
Fluke Connect App
The Product supports the Fluke Connect Wireless System (may not
be available in all regions). Fluke Connect uses low-power 802.15.4
wireless radio technology to wirelessly connect to an app on your
smartphone or tablet. The wireless radio does not cause interference
1 2 with measurements. The app shows measurements on your
3 smartphone or tablet display, saves to Fluke Cloud™ storage, and
shares the information with your team.
4
Note
Item Description Changes or modifications to the wireless 2.4 GHz radio not
expressly approved by Fluke Corporation could void the
 IR Port user’s authority to operate the equipment. For complete
information about radio frequency data, go to
 IR Cable Assembly (included)
www.fluke.com/manuals and search for “Radio Frequency
 ir3000 FC BLE-IR Adapter (option-PN 4460451) Data Class A”.
 Power On/Off
Note
Before the USB-IR cable can be used, software drivers must
be installed on your Windows PC. See the USB-IR
Installation Guide for more information.
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The Fluke Connect app works with Apple and Android mobile Maintenance
products. The app is available for download from the Apple App Store
and Google Play. XW Warning
To set up: To prevent possible electric shock, fire, or personal
injury:
1. Connect the ir3000 FC BLE-IR adapter to the IR port on the Tester.
• Do not repair or service your Product beyond what is
2. Turn on the adapter.
described in this manual.
On your mobile device: • Have an approved technician repair the Product.
• There are no user-replaceable parts inside the Product.
1. Go to Settings > Bluetooth. Verify that Bluetooth is turned on.
2. Go to the Fluke Connect app and in the list of connected Fluke Cleaning
tools, select 155x FC.
XW Warning
3. Follow the prompts in the app to continue.
To prevent possible electric shock, fire, or personal
Delete Test Results injury, remove excess water from the cloth before you
clean the Product to ensure that water does not enter
To delete all saved test results:
any terminal.
1. Push  to call the Function menu.
Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do
2. Push  or  to select the menu item DELETE RESULT. not use abrasives or solvents to clean the Product.
3. Push  to call the menu item.
4. Push . REALLY DEL? shows on the display.
5. Push  to confirm the deletion or push  to return to
Test Voltage.
Note
The Delete function deletes all stored test results. Individual
test locations cannot be deleted but are overwritten.
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Insulation Tester
Maintenance
Replaceable Parts and Accessories

Table 10 is a list of the replaceable parts for the Product. Table 11 is a Table 11. Accessories
list of the available accessories. Accessory Part Number
Table 10. Replaceable Parts Extended Test Lead Set, 25 feet (7.6 meters) 2032761
Part Part Number
Rugged Alligator Clamps Leads 4112351
TL1550B, includes:
Soft Case 3592805
Test Leads (Red, Black, Green)
2788216
Test Clips (Red, Black, Green) Hard Case 4253708
Test Probes (Red, Black) ir3000 FC BLE-IR Adapter 4460451
AC Power Cord (North America) 284174
AC Power Cord (Continental Europe) 769422
AC Power Cord (UK) 769455
AC Power Cord (Australia) 658641
AC Power Cord (S. Africa) 1552363
Soft Carrying Case 3592805
Infrared Cable Assembly 1578406
Quick Reference Card 3592822
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General Specifications
Display....................................................................475 mm x 105 mm
Power......................................................................12 V lead-acid rechargeable battery, 2.6 Ahr
Typical Battery Charge Capacity
Number of tests ....................................................... 4100 @ 250 V
3600 @ 500 V
3200 @1 kV
2500 @ 2.5 kV
1000 @ 5 kV
500 @ 10 kV
At temperature extremes.....................................charge the battery more frequently
Charger Input (AC) ................................................85 V to 250 V ac, 50/60 Hz, 20 VA
This Class II (double insulated) instrument is supplied with a Class 1 (grounded) power cord. The protective
earth terminal (ground pin) is not connected internally. The extra pin is for added plug retention only.
Dimensions (H x W x L) ........................................170 mm x 242 mm x 330 mm (6.7 in. x 9.5 in. x 13.0 in.)
Weight ....................................................................3.6 kg (7.94 lb)
Tamper Protection.................................................Kensington lock
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature.........................................-20 °C to +50 °C (-4 °F to +122 °F)
Storage Temperature ............................................-20 °C to +65 °C (-4 °F to +149 °F)
Relative Humidity ..................................................80 % to 31 °C decreasing linearly to 50 % at 50 °C
Altitude ...................................................................2000 m
IP Rating.................................................................IEC 60529: IP40
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Environmental Specifications
Safety .....................................................................IEC 61010-1: 600 V CAT IV / 1000 V CAT III Pollution Degree 2
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
International ........................................................IEC 61326-1: Portable
CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A
Group 1: Equipment has intentionally generated and/or uses conductively-coupled radio frequency
energy that is necessary for the internal function of the equipment itself.
Class A: Equipment is suitable for use in all establishments other than domestic and those directly
connected to a low-voltage power supply network that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes.
There may be potential difficulties in ensuring electromagnetic compatibility in other environments due
to conducted and radiated disturbances.
Caution: This equipment is not intended for use in residential environments and may not provide adequate
protection to radio reception in such environments.
Emissions that exceed the levels required by CISPR 11 can occur when the equipment is connected to
a test object.
Korea (KCC)........................................................Class A Equipment (Industrial Broadcasting & Communication Equipment)
Class A: Equipment meets requirements for industrial electromagnetic wave equipment and the seller
or user should take notice of it. This equipment is intended for use in business environments and not to
be used in homes.
USA (FCC) ..........................................................47 CFR 15 subpart B. This product is considered an exempt device per clause 15.103.
Wireless Radio with Adapter
Frequency Range................................................2412 MHz to 2462 MHz
Output Power ......................................................<100 mW
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Electrical Specifications
The Tester accuracy is specified for 1 year after calibration at operating temperatures of 0 °C to 35 °C. For operating temperatures outside the range
(-20 °C to 0 °C and 35 °C to 50 °C), add ±0.25 % per °C, except on the 20 % bands add ±1 % per °C.
Insulation
Test Voltage (DC) Insulation Resistance Range Accuracy (±reading)
<250 kΩ unspecified
250 kΩ to 5 GΩ 5%
250 V
5 GΩ to 50 GΩ 20 %
>50 GΩ unspecified
<500 kΩ unspecified
500 kΩ to 10 GΩ 5%
500 V
10 GΩ to 100 GΩ 20 %
>100 GΩ unspecified
<1 MΩ unspecified
1 MΩ to 20 GΩ 5%
1000 V
20 GΩ to 200 GΩ 20 %
<2.5 MΩ unspecified
2.5 MΩ to 50 GΩ 5%
2500 V
50 GΩ to 500 GΩ 20 %
<5 MΩ unspecified
<5 MΩ to 100 GΩ 5%
5000 V
100 GΩ to 1 TΩ 20 %
>1 TΩ unspecified
<10 MΩ unspecified
10 MΩ to 200 GΩ 5%
10 000 V
200 GΩ to 2 TΩ 20 %
>2 TΩ unspecified
Bar graph range: 0 to 2 TΩ
Insulation test voltage accuracy: -0 %, +10 % at 1 mA load current
Induced ac mains current rejection: 2 mA maximum
Charging rate for capacitive load: 5 s/μF
Discharge rate for capacitive load: 1.5 s/μF
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Insulation Tester
Principles of Measurement and Resistance
Measurement Range Accuracy

Leakage Current 1 nA to 2 mA ±(20 % + 2 nA)
Capacitance 0.01 μF to 20.00 μF ±(15 % of reading + 0.03 μF)
Range Resolution
Timer Setting: 1 minute
0 to 99 minutes
Indication: 1 second
Warning Range Voltage Accuracy

Live circuit warning
30 V to 1100 V ac/dc, 50/60 Hz ±(15 % + 2 V)
Short circuit current ................................................>1 mA and <2 mA
Principles of Measurement and Resistance

The Tester measures insulation parameters and displays the results using with the following formulas.
Capacitance PI DAR DAR [CN]

Ohm’s Law
(charge) (Polarization Index) (Dielectric absorption ratio) (Dielectric absorption ratio)
V Q R @ 10 min R @ 1 min R @ 1 min
R= C= PI = DAR = DAR [CN]=
I V R @ 1 min R @ 30 sec R @ 15 sec
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Instruction Manual – Multi Meter (Sanwa CD800a)
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EMPLOYER: DHAKA MASS TRANSIT COMPANY LIMITED

Project: MRT LINE-6CP05; Construction of

Method Statement: Installation of G.I. Conduiting and Wiring

Engineer: NKDM Association:

Document Ref: Document Type: Description; Rev Date Page

Document Ref: Document Type: Description; Rev Date Page

Attachment - 2 (Quality Control Checklist for G.I. Conduiting & Wiring) 37

Attachment - 3 (Testing & Commissioning Report) 39

Attachment -6 (Instruction Manual) - Multi Meter 79

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4. SPECIFICATIONS AND REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

Chief Site Engineer-MEP

Electrical Site Engineer

Document Ref: Document Type: Description; Rev Date Page

Sl. No. Item/Description IMAGES

Two way - straight

GI Circular Box Two way - angle

Document Ref: Document Type: Description; Rev Date Page

3 GI Square Box Square Box (75X75X75)mm

5 GI Saddle and screw

G.I. Flexible Conduit

Conduit Lock Nut

Document Ref: Document Type: Description; Rev Date Page

1.5 sq.mm, 2.5 sq.mm, 4 sq.mm,

7. EQUIPEMENT & TOOLS

7.1. The equipment/tools for this operation are listed as follows:

Sl. No. Item/Description IMAGES

01 Portable Drilling Machine

02 Grinding Machine/Angle Cutter

03 Cable Punching Machine

Document Ref: Document Type: Description; Rev Date Page

04 Pipe Bending Machine

07 Box Spanner Set

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12 Insulation Resistance Meter

8. MATERIAL HANDLING & STORAGE

8.1. G.I. Conduits and Accessories

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8.2. Cable & wires, termination accessories

9.1 Work Procedure

Procedure of G.I. Conduiting and wiring divided in the following steps-

Step 2: Start of Conduit Installation.

Step 3: Completion of wiring works.

Step 4: Termination of conductors.

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9.2 Work Flow Chart

RIW before work

Tool Box Talk

Collection and arrangement of the

Start of Conduit Installation

Conduit measurement and selection of the

Conduit cutting and removal of sharp edges

Anchoring square & circular boxes and

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Clamping the pipes with saddles and

Connection of GI pipes and flexible

Finishing box to Pipe connection with

Completing other support, bolting and

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