ELMCC-A Electrical, Motor Control Center - Annual

                                                         Man Hours 3+
Special Instructions:

1.  Schedule outages with operating personnel.
2.  Review manufacturer's instructions.
3.  De-energize, tag, and lockout circuit.
4.  All tests shall conform to the appropriate ASTM test procedure and the values
    used as standards shall conform to the manufacturer's and ANSI Standards
    specifications.


Items to Check & Initial Completion:

1. ___ Tighten all connections to main bus.
2. ___ Inspect breakers and fuses connected to the main bus for
       tightness.
3. ___ Inspect starter coils.  Clean contacts, replace as required.
4. ___ Use vacuum or dry compressed air to remove dust or other
       material which may cause shorts or arcing.
5. ___ Inspect all interlocks and controls.  Clean and lightly
       lubricate friction points.  Remove excess lubricant.  (Refer to
       manufacturer's instructions.)
6. ___ If applicable, inspect contactor/switch arc chutes for cracks
       or pitting.  Repair and clean as needed.
7. ___ Test starter heaters for correct design amperage and size.
8. ___ Test main breaker or fuses to M.C.C. for correct voltage
       drop, and amperage draw.
9. ___ Operate breakers to insure proper making.
10.___ Open the starter cover and place the starter in the "test" or "safe"
       position.  Energize the starter.
11.___ Look for arcing or improper contacting.
12.___ Visually check coils and contacts.  Clean the contacts if needed.
13.___ Clean the starter interior with dry compressed air.
14.___ Tighten all connections.  Make sure all electrical connections and
       contacts are properly made between the control apparatus and the motor.
15.___ Carefully lubricate the friction points on the moving parts of the starter
       and wipe off excess lubricant.
16.___ Remove tags and lock, return circuit to service.
17.___ Clean work area.


Tools & Materials:

1.  Standard Tool kit.
    Plus  Insulated pliers and screwdrivers
          Wire strippers
          Wire crimpers
          Voltmeter - Ohmmeter - Milliammeter
          Clamp on meter(volt - ohm - amp meter)
          Soldering kit
          1/8" 25' fish tape
          Burnishing tool
2.  Cleaning and materials.
3.  Lubricants.
4.  Vacuum cleaner.
5.  Contact burnishing tool.

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