LARSEN & TOUBRO SAUDI ARABIA LLC

PROJECT TITLE:

METHOD STATEMENT FOR BATTERY INSTALLATION

Contract No. X

Customer / Client NATIONAL GRID SA

Consultant X

Main Contractor LARSEN & TOUBRO SAUDI ARABIA LLC

Subcontractor / Specialized
X
Agency (if applicable)

Discipline Electrical

Document No. MS/NGSA/SS/E-011

x x x x x x x
Reviewed by
Rev. Prepared by Approved Approved
Date Description Quality in
No. CM/SE by PM Customer Rep.
charge
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1.0 SCOPE......................................................................................................................................................3
2.0 REFERENCES.........................................................................................................................................3
3.0 ABBREVIATIONS & DEFENITIONS.................................................................................................3
4.0 GENERAL & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.........................................................................................3
5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES..............................................................................................................................4
5.1 PROJECT MANAGER...........................................................................................................................4
5.2 CONSTRUCTION MANAGER.............................................................................................................5
5.3 SITE ENGINEER....................................................................................................................................5
5.4 QUALITY IN-CHARGE.........................................................................................................................5
5.5 SAFETY IN-CHARGE............................................................................................................................6
6.0 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS.................................................................................................................6
7.0 WORK PROCEDURE............................................................................................................................6
8.0 INSPECTION...........................................................................................................................................9
9.0 RECORDS................................................................................................................................................9
10.0 ATTACHMENT..........................................................................................................................................9

1.0 SCOPE

This method statement covers work processes to be adopted for installation of indoor station
storage battery system.

2.0 REFERENCES

 Contract specifications
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- PTS XXXXXXXXXX-Scope of Work (SOW)

- TES-P-103.04 Storage Battery Installation
- TES-P-119.19 Substation Building and Site Development
 Applicable codes & standards as per contract
- NFPA 70 – National Electric Code
 IFC Drawings
 MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) of Electrolyte

3.0 ABBREVIATIONS & DEFENITIONS

 Client National Grid Saudi Arabia

 ITP Inspection & Test Plan
 RFI Request for Inspection
 PPE Personnel Protective Equipment

4.0 GENERAL&SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

 Risk Assessment shall be prepared including mitigation measures, and responsibility for
implementation. This shall be coordinated with site Safety In-charge and attach to this method
statement.
 Before commencing any work, all permits shall be checked and ensured that they are valid until
completion of activity.
 All works shall be referred to the IFC Drawings and specifications.
 All materials shall be approved, sampled, tested, & accepted (as applicable) by client prior to
incorporation to the work.
 All staff and workmen shall wear Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE).
 Toolbox talks shall be conducted every day before commencement of work.
 All personnel shall be cautioned while working near live lines and other services.
 Prior to commencement of activities/works, the entire area shall be barricaded.
 Adequate sign boards shall be kept to forewarn all.
 Accumulated debris shall be cleared from the work site on daily basis.

 In case of any emergency please contact the following:

FIRE 998

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AMBULANCE 997

POLICE 999

PROJECT MANAGER X

PROJECT SAFETY IN-CHARGE X

PROJECT ACCOUNT & ADMIN IN-CHARGE X

FIRST AIDER / STAFF NURSE X

NEAREST HOSPITAL X

5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

Below mentioned personnel with the responsibilities entrusted to them shall be responsible for
carrying out below mentioned works. In addition to their roles and responsibilities disseminated in
the Project Quality & EHS Plans and the following specific activity functions shall be carried out:

5.1 Project Manager

 Provide his team with appropriate resources to ensure that works are done in accordance with
the project Quality and EHS requirements and shall be responsible for the approval of method
statement and overall project management.

5.2 Construction Manager

 Directly reporting to the Project Manager & shall be assisted by construction team as indicated in
the project organization chart.
 Ensure that method statement is prepared, established & control measures taken before starting
the work and guiding the team for implementation.
 Ensure that latest approved drawings are available at site prior to start of work.
 Follow-up & coordinate with design engineering team for preparation and approval of drawings.
 Conduct training and awareness program for all personnel deployed for the activity.

5.3 Site Engineer

 He is directly reporting to the Construction Manager.

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 Prepare method statement, take approval, and implement.

 Execute works according latest method statement, IFC drawings, and contract specifications.
 Orient/train the team to implement the method statements effectively.
 Maintain related records.
 Coordinate with Surveyor for survey works
 Coordinate with Quality In-charge for scheduling of inspections & approval as per ITP.
 Make all necessary arrangements for inspection of work as per ITP.

5.4 Quality In-charge

 Quality In-charge shall review the method statements and ensure all requirements are included.
 Check & ensure availability of ITP / Checklists for the activity.
 Schedule inspection of works in coordination with Site Engineer.
 Prepare and maintain inspection logs, records, and obtain approval from client.
 Inspect the measuring equipment for calibration.
 Review Quality Control records and ensure correctness.

5.5 Safety In-charge

 Disseminate EHS requirements specific to the activities involved and facilitate implementation.
 Highlight the work specific Hazard / Aspect Identification & Risk / Impact Assessment.
 Ensure that work is carried out in safe manner in coordination with Site Engineer, sub-
contractors, etc.

6.0 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS

 Screwdrivers.
 Hammers
 Insulated Spanners and wrenches.
 Acid proof gloves
 Apron
 Face shield & goggles
 Pliers.
 Fork lift
 Hacksaws.
 Pallet trolleys
 Emergency Eye Wash
 Files
 Cable Jack
 Spirit level
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 Insulated Calibrated torque wrench

7.0PROCEDURES:
 Material is being shifted from customer’s warehouse to site using Fork Lifter and
trailer in conformity with supplier’s instructions for transportation.

 Before starting the installation ensure the battery room is cleaned , temperature
controlled & well ventilated

 Battery Banks are unpacked in presence of customer’s representative for witness.

Any kind of missing items, damages during packing, shipping or transportation from
port to site warehouse is being reported.

 Battery Banks shall be inspected for compliance with the hazardous area
classification requirements.

 Battery Banks are being lifted with Fork lifter to main door of sub-station / control
room and are shifted inside by using pellet trucks from main door.

 Remove all jewelry (i.e., rings, watches, chains, etc.) & keep sparks, flames
and smoking materials away from the battery

 Inspect the battery for any damages & cracks

Final Position or Installation

 Skilled and competent riggers are there to shift the battery banks at proper position,
using pellet truck and other proper tools.

 With the help of Pallet trolley Battery bank are being lifted and we remove the pallet
crate wooden leg first than we place temporary wooden blocks of different size to
lower down the panel.

 Erect Battery Bank Rack and install on the position as marked in Drawing.

 Level and alignment is to be checked and all compartments are being bolted and
coupled with each other as per drawing.

 After unpacking of Batteries check leakage of chemical from batteries after install in
Battery Racks as mention in drawings.

 Each battery connects with each other as mention in relevant drawing with bus bars
as per mention specification.

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 Maintain proper spacing between cells/batteries to provide thermal

management and ensure proper fit of hardware connections

 Each battery terminal bolted connection will be torque wrench tightened as per
manufacturer given Values.

 Tightness of bolt shall be marked with permanent Marker.

 All batteries shall be filled with electrolyte supplied along with the battery bank

 Extreme caution will be taken to avoid any electrolyte spillage

 In the last install terminal / bus bar covers on batteries terminals.

8.0 INSPECTION

 Quality In-charge shall prepare ITP identifying the inspection check points and submitted to
customer representative for review and acceptance prior to start of work.
 Inspection with customer representative shall be carried out for all “Witness Points” and “Hold
Points” inspections identified in ITP.
 An inspection request shall be submitted to client one day prior to scheduled date of inspection.

9.0 RECORDS

 Request for Inspection

 Training attendance record

10.0 ATTACHMENT

 Risk Assessment Plan

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