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INDEX:
1.0 Purpose:
1.1 Activity purpose.
1.2 Expected results.

2.0 Initial Required Conditions:

2.1 Obligatory Conditions for the Execution of the Activity.
2.2 General Recommendations.
Power Lockout.

3.0 References:
3.1 Standards and Technical References.
3,2 Manuals and Literatures.
3.3 Definitions and Abbreviations.

4.0 Responsibilities, Application of this Procedure:

4,1 Responsibilities.
4.2 Field of Application.

5.0 Matrix of Activities:

6.0 Frequency and use of this Procedure:

7.0 Security and environment:

7.1 Main Risks of the Activity.
7.2 EPI's and EPC's Required.
7.3 Environment and sustainability.

8.0 Needed Resources for Activity:

8.1 Features and Tools..

9.0 Technical Parameters of the Procedure:

10.0 Activity Development:

11.0 Activity conclusion:

11.1 Useful contacts.
11.2 Treatment of Major Deviations.
11.3 Final Activity.
12.0 Attachments:

PREPARED BY INDEX DATE

TECHNICAL MANAGER: DATE
AUTHORIZED BY: DATE

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1.1 Activity Purpose:

Provide maintenance resources to:

Inspection of Electric Panels in operation:
Running Equipment; identify faults and problems that can be safely detected, visually and / or remotely instrumentally
operated, on the operating electrical panels.

Inspection of stopped electrical panels:

Equipment stopped, de-energized and blocked; identify failures and problems that may be detectable with fully de-energized
electrical panels and no voltage applied to MCC (motor control center) panels, PLC (Programmable Logic Control) panels,
electrical substation, and other electrical equipment.

Ensure the following conditions for the electrical panels:

- Internal parts and components of the electrical panel functioning clean and without any contamination.
- All components and parts properly insulated and grounded.
- All components and parts dry and without any moisture.
- All equipment protections installed and safe.
- All components working without abnormal noise, vibrations and high temperatures.
- All dangerous components must be protected against physical contact.
- The internal components must be sealed against the environment.
- All internal components should operate below the maximum design temperature and ventilated.
- Do not operate with any worn, broken or damaged parts or components.
- Operate within voltage and current specifications.
- Panels should operate without risk of personal injury.
- The panels should operate without causing any damage to the environment.

1.2 Expected Results:

The compliance of the instructions in this procedure, as a day to day tool, helps in:
Electrical panels operating without interference or shutdown by electrical defects during the programmed production time.
Equipment operating within its anticipated capacity and safely for scheduled production.

Added value of this procedure in the aid to;

Increase average time between failures and decrease average time for repairs (increase in equipment availability).
Increase maintenance efficiency and improve availability for operation.
Help eliminate accidents with equipment, personal and environmental.
Ensure the functional and economic integrity of the assets contained in this procedure.
Keep a record of the technological domain of maintenance.
Assist in performing the critical tasks of the maintenance plans.

2.1 Mandatory Conditions for the Execution of the Activity:

For all electrical maintenance activities, the maintenance man must be aware of the updated and valid design of
the electrical circuit in maintenance, where he can identify the wiring diagrams, installed equipment, as well as
the loads, voltages, currents and safety devices of the circuits.

Initial conditions required for the inspection of the Panels in Operation:

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For panels installed inside electrical rooms or load

centers:

Before beginning the activity of inspecting the panels of the room or

the load center, analyze the electrical room where the inspection will
be performed and define with clarity and accuracy all the necessary
safety conditions to keep the place and the activities safe.

This activity is done with the electric room energized and must be
observed the main points of safety, which must be imperatively,
mandatory initial conditions:

Only may be or enter into the electrical room, the electrical inspector and the electrician, authorized and qualified for this
activity.
For entry into the medium and high voltage electrical room, the inspector and the electrician must be wearing the insulation
clothing required by the electrical safety standard.
For panels installed in electrical rooms and high-voltage load centers, this inspection must be carried out with the assistance
of the electrician responsible for the operation of the electrical room or the load center.
Only qualified and trained personnel in NR 10 (Brazilian technical standard of electricity) can enter the electric room.
The inspector must maintain the minimum distance required for the safety standards according to the voltages applied to
the electrical panels.
Only remote measuring and control instruments may be used.
Under no circumstances, any command or key should be triggered or be modified in its original position.
Under no circumstances, any door, access or cover of the energized and operational panel can be opened and accessed.
Inspection is not permitted on the power bars of the panels, while energized and in operation.
All panels emergency shutdown commands must be running safely.
For electric rooms, the fire door and emergency exit (escape route) must be unlocked and in operating condition in case of
emergency.
All extinguishers must be charged and easily accessible.

The electrical room can only be safely entered if you are sure that all the groundings of the panels and equipments are
installed and secure.
If any panel failure is suspected, it is prohibited to inspect the panel without the electrical room being turned off, de-energized,
and locked.
Do not use flash machines to identify situations inside the electrical room or load center panels.
No protection or physical impediment of the electrical panels should be removed.
No parts or components of any part of the panels shall be disassembly or removed.
This inspection should be done only in dry weather, without heavy rains and without incidents of atmospheric discharges.

The opening of the access point of any energized electrical panel is conditioned to the following conditions:

A - Only identified and authorized access points can be opened.

B - Access can only be made by a person authorized and authorized.
C - Access is limited only to visual activities or tasks performed at a distance.
D - After access, the open place of the panel must be closed and sealed.
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For electrical panels installed at the equipment's

operating site:

Before beginning the inspection activity of the panels installed at the

operation site, analyse the local where the inspection will be executed
and define with clarity and accuracy all the necessary safety
conditions to keep the place and the activities safe.

This activity is done with the electric panel energized and must be
observed the main points of safety, which must be absolutely
necessary, and these initials conditions are mandatory:

The inspector must maintain the minimum distance required for the safety standards for the voltages applied to the electrical
panels.
Under no circumstances, any command or key should be triggered or have its position modified.
Under no circumstances, any door, access or panel cover may be opened.
All panels emergency shutdown commands must be running safely.
If a panel is suspected to be faulty, it is forbidden to inspect the panel without being turned off, de-energized and blocked.
No protection or physical impediment of the electrical panels should be removed.
No parts or components of any part of the panels shall be disassembly or removed.
For external and weather-exposed panels, this inspection should be done only in dry weather, without heavy rainfall and no
incidents of lightning.

Initial conditions required for the inspection of the stopped and de-energized electrical panel:

For panels installed inside electrical rooms or load centers:

It must be requested and informed the shutdown and blocking to the user of the electrical room, substation, load center or
the responsible of the control room.
All activities inside the electrical room or substation, including inspection with the electrical room or substations in stand by
or stopped, can only be done with all equipment without tension, with all electrical connections devices fully open and if
there are spring devices, they must be totally discharged. All static electric loads must be discharged.
The input power transformers of the electrical rooms, load centers, power supply cubicles of the frequency inverters and the
MCC’s motor drivers must be switched off, de-energized and blocked against accidental ligation (switching).
The transformers must be with the secondary coils grounded.
All medium and low voltage electrical panels and switchboards must be grounded.
All static loads from the frequency inverters must be discharged and grounded.
No electric discharge or voltage application should be carried out on electronic boards of frequency inverters and PLC
panels.
For the inspection of frequency inverter panels, the electrician must have the personal device for discharging electrical
loads.
The activities should preferably be done in normal atmospheric conditions, with dry weather and without possibility of
atmospheric discharges.
Only equipment and tools should be used in good conditions of use and safe.
Only approved and tested tools may be used.

Use only clean, protected and insulated tools.

It is not allowed the permanence of people without knowledge of the activities inside the electric rooms or substations.
In order to inspect the CCM panels, they must be locked in the disconnect switches or in the input circuit breaker on the
medium / high voltage circuit (feed circuit section).
The drive mechanism of the disconnect switches opening or the circuit breaker, manual or motorized, shall be kept open
and locked with a lock and a locking sign shall be maintained therein.
All extinguishers must be charged and easily accessible.
For inspection / maintenance services in the electrical room or substation, the control voltages and operating voltages must
be switched off.
It’s allowed only the test voltage for the equipments (panels and switchboards).
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For panels installed in the field or in the site of operation of the equipment:

All static electrical loads must be discharged.

The power supply circuits of the panels must be switched off, de-energized and blocked against accidental switching
(disconnection of the electrical load on the switchgear, disconnect switch or circuit-breaker of the panel circuits).
All medium and low voltage electrical panels must be grounded.
If the electrical panel is a remote frequency inverter panel, all static loads from the frequency inverters must be discharged
and grounded.
Shouldn’t be caused any electrical discharge or voltage applied to electronic boards of the frequency inverters.
For the inspection of frequency inverter panels, the electrician must have the personal device for discharging electrical
loads.
The activities should preferably be done in normal atmospheric conditions, with dry weather and without possibility of
atmospheric discharges.
Only equipment and tools should be used in good conditions of use and safe.
Only approved and tested tools may be used.
Use only clean, protected and insulated tools.
For inspection of any panel, it must be locked in the disconnect switch or the input circuit breaker in the medium / low voltage
circuit.
The drive mechanism to opening the disconnect switch opening or circuit breaker of the power circuit must be kept open
and locked with lock and maintained a locking signalling therefor.
For inspection services of panels installed in the field or at the site of the equipment, the control voltages and service voltages
must be switched off.
It’s allowed only the test voltage for the equipments (panels and switchboards).

2.2 General Recommendations:

All risks should be analysed according to personal, local, environmental and equipment conditions present at the time of
electrical inspection. Verify and analyse any event that may cause health hazards, negative environmental impacts and
defects in equipment and take all necessary measures to eliminate, control or isolate any risk or deviation during the
execution of the electrical inspection.
Prior checking all conditions of use of EPI's, EPC's, instruments and tools before electrical inspection.
Before starting the inspection, make a prior assessment of all hazards present on the site.
All inspection results should be submitted for maintenance planning.
The inspection should be done with care and attention, because there may be energized circuits near the circuit under
maintenance. Do not use hazardous objects or personal belongings during inspection activities.

For interior of electric rooms, substations and energized load centers:

- Only stay accompanied in the electrical room, substation or power and load center.
- Stay as possible in smaller exposure time inside the electrical room, substation or power and load center.

For outside areas of the electrical room or load center:

- Do not perform any maintenance on electrical panels under rain, high winds or on damp or wet panels.
- Do not perform electrical maintenance with lightning.
- Only perform electrical maintenance on an external grounded circuit.

2.3 Electric Power lock:

If the inspection is on a panel of the electric room:

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Turn off the circuit breaker or general switch of the MCC.

Turn off the circuit breaker control switch or command key.
With the circuit breaker turned off, place a "DO NOT RUN" label on the
circuit breaker control.
Install the lock and lock it with a safety padlock to prevent accidental
connection.
Check the front panel of the circuit-breaker if the signalling indicates
equipment without voltage (circuit-breaker switched off).
With the circuit-breaker switched off, install a lock (in the case of
direct drive motors or inverter enclosures of MCC panels).
It is advisable to check the absence of voltage in the circuit after the
blocking, using a voltage meter to confirm the zero voltage in the off
circuit.

If the inspection on a panel installed in the field or in the operational site of the equipment:
Typically, the panel power circuit is derived from a switchboard on
the electrical room or from a load center. Identify the power
distribution switchboard of the corresponding panel. Turn off the
circuit breaker or panel switch general switch board.
Turn off the circuit breaker control switch or command key.
With the circuit breaker turned off, place a "DO NOT RUN" label on the
circuit breaker control.
Install the lock and lock it with a safety padlock to prevent accidental
connection.
Check the front panel of the circuit-breaker if the signalling indicates
equipment without voltage (circuit-breaker switched off).
With the circuit breaker turned off, install a lock.
It is advisable to check the absence of voltage in the circuit after the
blocking, using a voltage meter to confirm the zero voltage in the off
circuit.

3.1 Standards and Technical References:

Preventive Electrical Inspection and Maintenance Plans for Electric Panels.

Safety Regulations in Electricity - NR 10. (Brazilian technical standard of electricity).
3.2 Manuals and Literatures:

Single and Three-wire Diagrams of the Electric Room, substation or the load center.
Single and Three-wire Diagrams of the Panel Power Circuit.
Three-phase diagram of the room's MCC Panels.
- All electrical drawings in the room must have an updated copy in the electrical room for immediate consultation.

4.1 Responsibilities:

Electrical Inspector: Inspect all panel maintenance points according to each maintenance plan
checklist.
Keep the work area clean and organized.
Inform maintenance and planning supervision of all conditions found on
equipment during inspections.

Maintenance supervisor: Provide resources to meet the requests of the Electrical Inspector, based on
the inspections made and the conditions found.
Provide resources and monitor all electrical maintenance activities of the
panels.
Planning Scheduler: To program the necessary resources for the complete accomplishment of all
the requests of scheduled interventions foreseen by the Electrical Inspector.

4.2 Application field:

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This procedure applies to all electrical panels installed on the electrical rooms, substations and loads centers in the
Vertical Transport.

5.0 Activity Matrix:

EXECUTANT QTY MH LH CRITIC TASK

ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR 01 1,00 1,00 A INSPECT PANEL COMPONENTS

ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR 01 0,50 0,50 B INSPECT PANEL STRUCTURE

ELECTRICIAN 02 1,00 2,00 A TEST THE ELECTRICAL PANEL

6.0 Frequency and Use of this Procedure:

For electrical panels installed in protected areas, with most of the static components operating at light to medium
electrical loads, the recommended maintenance periods are:
Inspections every two months, General maintenance every half-year and tests yearly.
For panels installed in harsh environments and operating at high loads, the period described below is
recommended, especially if mobile components are installed on the panel:
For inspection activities with the panels in operation and energized: PERIOD: TWO-WEEKLY
For inspection activities with panels stopped and de-energized: PERIOD: MONTHLY

7.1 Main risks, consequences and blockages foreseen for this activity:

General risks of the area:

- Projection and impact of materials and collision (helmet)
- Prolonged exposure to noise and vibration (noise suppressor)
- Projection and impacts of materials and particulates (safety glasses)
- Dirty surfaces and projection of particles (cotton gloves)
- Falling of materials, dangerous floors and impacts (safety boot)
Note: For underground works, the following risks must be considered:
- Deterioration / absence of breathable air (emergency mask)
- Places with excessive humidity or water slides (long PVC boot).
- Places of low visibility (helmet with led flashlight).
- Confined and difficult access sites (radio communication).
- Particulate matter suspended in the air (respiratory mask with filter).
- Low visibility with equipment movement (orange reflective overall).

Main Risks of the Activity:

- Jobs with energized electrical equipment.
- Jobs on electrical panels connected (switched on) and energized.
- Activities in connected high and medium voltage electrical equipments (switched on).
- Prolonged exposure time to high noise and vibration.
- Movement with falls of the same level.
- Jobs inside the electric room, substation and loads center energized.
- Activities with exposure in low and medium voltage electric discharges.
Although there are not a lot of diversities of electrical risks, the few that exist are mostly fatal.

All consequences and blockages of these risks are described in Safety Procedure No. 001.

7.2 EPI's and EPC's Required:

For surface activities:

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High impact transparent glasses, wide-vision

Helmet with noise supressor.
type.

Reflective jacket or shirt with reflective tape

Fire proof overalls, Nomex type.
(optional equipment).

Leather boot with polyethylene toe cap, non-slip

Cotton gloves with pigments for general use.
sole.

For underground activities:

Helmet with lighting and strap attached to the

Reflective overall, orange color.
jaw.

Respirator type dust and gas protection mask, Escape Mask - Self-rescue device with oxygen
type half face. respirator.

Safety long PVC boot. Padlock with access tag.

7.3 Environment:

Whenever possible, take note of the electrical consumption of the equipment, so that, if necessary, take preventive
measures to mitigate the high consumption of electric energy.

Main environmental control points of the panels:

- Presence of heated or oxidized points due to leakage of electric currents to earth.
- Unprotected, loose or poorly connected electrical conductors and terminals.
- Panel working under rain or in places of high humidity.
- Panel working with low resistance to insulation.

8.1 Resources and Tools:

(*) - Functional diagram of the panel's electrical circuit.

Identification labels for inspection points.
Digital multimeter AC / DC 0 to 1000 v / 0 to 100 a / 50 Mω.
Digital Ohmmeter 500/1000 VDC - 0.5 to 600 MΩ + 20% - 0% - 1mA
Infrared thermometer -40 ° C A +650 ° C / 0.1, ± 1.5 ° C / 8 A 14 μM
(*) - Thermographic camera (thermal image), 80 x 60 px, from -25 to + 380 ° C ± 1,5 ± ° C
Continuity tester 12 v / 690 v (AC / DC) - 0 to 60 Hz
Check list of electrical maintenance plans (job orders).
(*) - Security labels with locking card. Security locks and safety padlocks.
(*) - optional items to aid in the inspection of panels.

9.1 Technical Parameters of this Procedure:

Expectation of Quality: Quantity of defects that do not cause serious risks: Zero electrical defect.

10.00 Activity development:

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Inspection of the electrical panel in operation and energized:

This inspection is totally sensitive and is done with the panel energized and any internal components of the panel
should be touched or removed.
This procedure meets the various classes of panels installed in the operating areas.
Therefore, it is important for the inspector to have knowledge of the wiring diagram of each panel to be inspected.

The main points that must be observed in an energized electrical panel are:

10.01 External Panel Inspection:

External cleaning:
Dust or water accumulated on the outside of the panel, especially in
the panel openings.
If it detects formation of impregnations of dust, sludge or presence of
water in the panel, identify the external cause that is causing this
contamination.
On panels installed in aggressive or dusty environments, special
attention should be paid to the panel and dash panel door seals.
If the panel is installed inside an environmental protection, always
observe that the protection does not compromise the external
ventilation of the panel.

Abnormal noise:
The operation of a medium or low voltage panel shall be completely silent and free of any internal noise.
Presence of abnormal noises inside the panel (popping or humming), indicate malfunction or components operating with
connection failures or poor contact.
A slight vibration may be present due to the intermittent contact of devices such as relays and circuit breakers.

Abnormal smells:
Identify the presence of burnt smells, high temperature in insulators and non-metallic parts of the internal components of
the panel.
Smells from insulation, plastics or paint indicate that there is an internal heating point on the panel.

Indicators and flags:

Make a visual inspection of the panel function indicators or flags,
such as voltages, currents, indication of relay settings, contactors and
circuit breakers or indications of LED functions on the electronics.
Check if the indication provides correct circuit operation information
for the energized component inside the panel.

Clamping elements:
Check for loose, broken or missing panel fastening (bolts, nuts or
bushings):
Check for missing screws or nuts on panels, bases, protective plates
or external surfaces of panels.

Grounding the panel:

Check the fixing and cleaning of the panel ground cables. Check the cable glands:
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Inspect the entrances or gaps in the passageways of the input and output cables of the panel, due to the failure to protect
and isolate the cable gates.
Panel Cabinet:
Check open, bent or cracked doors, covers or compartments.
Ensure correct attachment and positioning of components, which may cause panel seal failure.

10.02 Internal Panel Inspection:

Confirm if the panel being inspected can be open during running

condition and, if be possible to be released for this condition.

Some medium voltage panels, meter panels, ground panels,

capacitor panel and capacitor banks, power panels, PLC panels
(especially panels with capacitive discharge hazards) can not be
opened in operation.

Most panels such as: Motor control panels, switchboards, distributor

panels, control panels, lighting panels and control panels (electrical,
hydraulic and pneumatic) and electronic panels (control and
communication panels) can be opened in operation.

Internal cleaning:
Identify the presence of accumulated dust, moisture or water in the internal components of the panel.
Check for oxidation in some internal part, especially in resistors, terminal strip, driving bar.
With the panel open and energized, confirm the noise and smell detections (made previously with the panel closed).
Check the presence of electrical corrosion or hot spots formed by electric arcs (electrical currents to ground). Check for
blackened or bluish spots (mainly on relay contacts and terminals, switches, connectors, fuses, and panel terminal strips).
Integrity of internal components:
Check for loose, cracked, twisted or warped components or equipment caused by heating or mechanical stress (mainly
instrument base, relays, circuit breakers and control modules).
Check for loose bolt or nut inside the panel (due to external vibrations where the panel is installed).
Electrical Panel Cables:
Check for any improperly positioned electrical cable, with risk of friction and breaks, bent, cut or with excessive dust and
visible dampness.
Make sure that the inlet and outlet cables are insulated and that the internal seal is in perfect condition.
Check for any discontinuous or improperly fixed ground points.
Ensure that the protective insulation boards are installed and secured inside the panel.
If the panel is ventilated, test the internal ventilation of the panel. Check if the air intakes or filters are clean and unobstructed.
Door Closers:
Check that the access door rubbers and seals are in good condition, without drying or cracking and check that the sealing
with the doors closed is efficient and safe.
Ensure that the protective device (mechanical or electrical) against accidental opening in operation is operating and in safe
and reliable condition.

10.03 Routine inspection on panel indicators:

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Each typical electrical panel application has its own operational

communication means.
Identify the means of signalling and control of the panel and inspect:
Flags (bulbs or LEDs).
Check if the signalling indicates normal operation of the panel or of
any component installed on it.
Check for Signalling of voltage and current (digital or analogic).
Check the operation and maintenance of the voltage and current
measuring device of the panel or the devices installed in the panel.

Human-Machine Interface:
Check the HMI of the panel or installed devices for correct operation,
without errors or indications of operational deviations.

Operate the HMI fault indicator and check for any fault events registered in the fault memory of the device installed in the
panel.
Check the basic settings of the main command and control devices (relays, interlocking devices, and supervisory modules),
mainly in the control of voltage, current, magnetic fields, start-up, acceleration, shutdown and deceleration.
Check that all panel control device protections are enabled for device control and monitoring. Check the indication of status
LEDs and protection of the internal panel device (electronic boards, relays, circuit breakers, switches, control modules, or
auxiliary equipment).
Check for any indication of short circuit, overcurrent or undercurrent failure or temperature rise in any interface-controlled
device on the electrical panel.
Check the auxiliary components of the panel such as: pressure switches, humidifiers, thermometers, ozone detectors, arc
detectors, among others.

10.04 Measurement of temperatures in the electrical panel:

This operation must be done with the panel in operation and running
under the usual conditions.
Measure the operating temperature of the internal panel components
such as:
Terminals and bus connectors, cables and electrical conductors in
and out of the panel.
Terminal strip terminals.
Connection terminals for devices such as relays, circuit breakers,
disconnect switches, switches, interlocking devices, resistors,
capacitors, rheostats and others.
Connection terminals and fuse bases.
Contact points for relays, disconnect switches and circuit breakers.
Electric motors of fans, dehumidifiers or internal air circulation.
Sockets and sockets for lighting.
Grounding of the devices and panel chassis.
This operation must be done with a thermographic image, to
determine the temperature points measured through infrared.

Electrical panel inspection stopped and de-energized:

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This inspection is monthly and should be done with more evaluation criteria and serves to complete the
two-weekly inspection with the panel in operation.

Depending on the application of the panel (distribution panel, switchboard, control panel of low voltage motors or
other electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic devices, lighting panel, SPID system panel, SPCI, RFID, UPS) or panels
installed in sheltered locations or cubicles, the testing can be made as a feature of ultimate functional panel
analysis and should be monitored at most once every two years.

Depending on the criticality and location of the panel (e.g. exposure to weather, gases, corrosive products,
excessive humidity, sludge, high temperatures, high vibration, etc.), this period should be one year.

For the other panels (medium power motors controls, medium voltage load distributing panels, control panels,
voltage limiting panels, meter panels), the tests should be no more than every six months.

The remaining items are mandatory for all classes and types of electrical panels.

10.05 Evaluate the internal cleaning of the electrical panel:

Identify formation of dust, moisture or corrosion formations on all

panel components.
Check the internal corrosion protection of the panel and the formation
of oxidation points on the panel metal sheets.
Inspect each insulation point of electrical panel terminals and
components (leakage and short circuit currents).
Check for discoloration in electrical connections and formation of
oxidations due to temperature rise or corrosion due to water
contamination.
Check the insulation cleanliness and screw connections of the input
and output bus bars.
Check that all terminal screws and nuts are secure, installed, and free
of defects (discoloration, corrosion, or oxidation).

10.06 Check the electrical panel protection and alarm signaling:

Inspect all the panel ground cables (fixing, oxidation or bad or missed
contacts) and check that the cable shields are intact and free of
defects.
Check the cleaning, fixing, isolation, protection and conservation of
auxiliary components of electrical panels, such as signaling and
control circuits of auxiliary contactor coils, auxiliary switches, meter
connections, ammeter and signaling voltmeter, panel control buttons,
module DEVICENET and modbus network controllers, fuses, cables,
auxiliary bus bar connectors and electrical connections of switchgear
devices and resistor connections.
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10.07 Inspect Electrical Panel Cables:

Check the positioning of all electrical cables (power cables and

control cables).
Check for risk of cuts or worn, bending or discontinuities in the
cabling.
Check that the cable identifications are visible and identifiable.
Check that the cable runs in the ducts and holes of the panel are
insulated and protected, avoiding external friction and contamination.
Check that the grounding cables are kept, fixed, with perfect contact,
without bending or crumpling, cracks or ruptures.
Make sure that the terminals are properly secured, both in the panel
structure and in the terminal of the grounding loop.
Check the cleaning, insulation, protection and correct attachment of
all terminals.

Inspect for presence of temperature rise and overload on electrical conductors.

Check that the insulation covers are preserved, without deformation, melted or damaged, compromising the insulation.
If you find any situation of faults or defects in the insulation or protection of a conductor or electric cable, do the insulation
test of the electrical cables.

10.08 Electrical panel tests (see initial observation of this operation):

Apply a test voltage of 500 VDC to the panel insulation for 1 minute.
Evaluate the values obtained (considering the temperature and
relative humidity) to define the need for maintenance in the panel
(drying or dehumidifying the panel).
Normally, the resistance should always be below 1 MΩ, under normal
conditions of temperature and humidity.
If there are deviations in the insulation test with reduced voltage (with
resistances above 1.00 MΩ), carry out the high potential tests with
direct and alternating current and the power factor test, to discover
any degree of degradation in the insulation of the panel.
Make the voltage test applied at approximately 2 times the insulation
voltage plus 1000 V with the selection of leakage current between
phases / ground at the level of 1 to 5 mA for 60 seconds.

Perform the command voltage test.

During this test, apply a voltage at the level of approximately 1,5 KV (industrial voltage level), with the selection of leakage
current between phases / ground at the level of approximately: 5 mA, for 60 seconds.

10.09 Test panel and cable continuity:

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Check the electrical conduction continuity of all cables and

conductors (bus bar) of the panel.
If moisture is present due to condensation, oxidation and chemical
corrosion in some electrical component, program a test sequence of
the panel installation site using a hygrometer.
Check if there is any rainwater crossing point inside the electrical
panel.

10.10 Inspection of Panel Components: Panel Ventilation:

For ventilated panels (forced ventilation), check the operation of the
internal ventilation system of the panel.
Test the electric motor operation of the fan (or fans).
Check that the air filters are clean and unobstructed.

10.11 Inspection of Panel Components: Input Circuit Breakers:

Inspect the signaling condition on the display panel of the panel power
circuit breaker.
Check the connection of the control cables of the supply circuit breaker.
Check the fixing of the terminals and terminal strips supply circuit breaker.
Check the cleaning of the output circuit breaker output bus.
Test panel closing circuit breaker opening / closing mechanism.

10.12 Inspection of Panel Components: Circuit Breakers:

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Check the fixing on the bus bar connections of the internal panel of the
panel
Check for dirt or contamination on the multifunction relay connections
and panel auxiliary circuit breaker connections.
Test Circuit Breaker Circuit Breakers. Check heating and operation of
circuit breakers.

10.13 Inspection of Panel Components: Auxiliary Relays:

Check for dust, grease, corrosion and/or oxidation on the moving parts
of the auxiliary relays.
Check for metal discoloration of contacts, worn insulation, burned out
and smells contacts, signs of overheating in the coil and in the contacts.
Carefully inspect the ends of the contacts and evaluate the presence of
electrical corrosion, oxidation in the copper and the roughness of the
electrical contact surface. For copper contacts, evaluate the extent of
wear, corrosion and oxidation.

10.14 Inspection of Panel Components: Protection Relays:

Perform a visual inspection of cleaning and protection status of the
protection relays (phase relays, overload relays, over voltage and
current, etc.).
Check for dust or moisture on the relays.
Check for oxidation and overheating in the relays.
Check the connections of the terminals and the cables connected to the
terminals and check the terminals.
Check the relay calibration control, what was the last measurement
period and if the relay is within the expiration date. Check the protection
of the auxiliary relays.

10.15 Inspection of Panel Components: Insulators:

Evaluate the cleanliness of the panel insulation.
If the insulators are very dirty and with suspected cracks, make an
insulation measurement of them.
Check for dust, moisture, ash, charcoal or other contaminants and
oxidants on the insulation surfaces.
Tighten the screws and nuts of the insulators.
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10.16 Inspection of Panel Components: Fuses:

Evaluate fuse cleanliness (bases and electrical connections).
Check for signs of oxidation, electric corrosion, current leakage or
heated spots on the fuses.
Check the tightness of all electrical connections of the fuses.

10.17 Inspection of Panel Components: Potential and Current Transformers:

Evaluate the cleaning and contamination on the moulded surfaces of the
transformers by external agents.
The transformers do not require more maintenance, but annually, clean
the transformers and carry out the test with the potential and current
transformers in operation:
Perform the excitation test, the ratio test (TP's) and the winding
resistance test.

11.1 Emergency Contact:

In an emergency, use the 2222 Operational Control Center telephone for immediate contact with the fire
department, safety and occupational medicine and the environment.

11.2 Treatments of the main deviations:

If a risk or failure that compromises personal or environmental safety or the integrity of the electrical panel is
detected during panel inspection, the panel must be immediately notified to the maintenance supervisor and
planning for immediate action.

11.3 Final Activity:

Terminate each electrical maintenance job order.

List all possible faults and defects that require scheduled electrical intervention or that have been repaired.
List all materials and probable resources for the planned interventions.

12.0 Attachments:

It does not apply to this procedure.