Method Statement for Installation of the CRAC Unit for

MEP Services
Contents:
1. Scope of Works.........................................................................................................................................4
2. References................................................................................................................................................5
3. Definition & Abbreviations.........................................................................................................................6
4. Personnel..................................................................................................................................................6
5. Resources Mobilization Plan.....................................................................................................................8
6.Equipment and Tools.................................................................................................................................9
7.Site Procedure...........................................................................................................................................9
8.Method Statement....................................................................................................................................10
8.1 Materials ....................................................................................................................................10
8.2 Installation Procedures…….……….………………………………………………………………………. 10
8.2.1 Storage / Protection .................................................................................................................10
8.2.2 Preparatory Work …………………………………………………………………………………….……11
8.2.3 Installation ……………………………………………………………………………………………….…11
8.2.4 Pre-Installation Operation Check ...............................................................................................22
9. Quality Assurance / Quality Control........................................................................................................22
10. Health and Safety / Risk Controls.........................................................................................................22
10.1 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements ........................................................................22
10.2 Additional PPE / RPE Requirements..................................................................................................23
10.3 Personnel Training Certification .........................................................................................................23
10.4 Site Security........................................................................................................................................23
10.5 First Aid Facilities................................................................................................................................23
10.6 STAART Talks (Daily Briefing) ...........................................................................................................23
11. Environmental Measures.....................................................................................................................24
11.1 Waste Management........................................................................................................................24
11.2 Waste Water management……………………………………………………………………………..….24
11.3Noise Pollution……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..24

11.4 Dust Control………………………………………………………………………………………………..…24

Appendix A: Risk Assessment……………………………………………………………………………………25
Appendix B: Environmental Risk Assessment………………………………………………………………..61
1) SCOPE OF THE WORK:
The purpose of this method statement is to describe the procedure for Installation and testing of
the CRAC Units in the Underground Stations, Stabling Yard, subways and Emergency Exits for the
Doha Metro Goldline Underground Project. The Intent of this report is also to explain, the methods
to be adopted to ensure works conducted in site are in compliance with the approved design,
material approvals, recognized installation practices / manufacturers recommendation that are safe
and compliant with the project safety plan and safety procedures.
The Scope of Works includes the site inward inspection, material delivery inspection, installation to
be adopted to ensure that the CRAC units are supplied, installed, tested and inspected for the
works is in accordance with the project requirements.
More specifically these locations are the following:
• Ras Bu Abboud
• Qatar National Museum Station
• Souq Waqif Station
• Bin Mahmoud Station
• AI Saad Station
• Joaan
• AI Sudan Station
• AI Waab Station
• Sport City Station
• Al Aziziyah Station
• AlWaab Emergency Exit
• ACN Stabling yard
• Subways

) REFERENCES:
• BS EN 15255 Energy Performance of buildings. Sensible room cooling load calculation
• CIBSE Guide B2 Ventilation and air conditioning part 1,2,3 & 5
• CIBSE Guide B HVAC Services
• ER Vol 6 - Section 13.2.3.5
• MAR Ref No.: M006-GDB-MEP-MAR-00193
• Approved Design Drawings
• Approved Technical Specifications
• Inspection & Test Pan ITP : M006-GDB-MEP-ITP-00055
• International Standards Involved:
o NFPA 90A- Installation of Air conditioning & Ventilation system.
o NFPA 70A – National Electrical code
o AMCA – Laboratory Method of testing fans for rating
o ASHRAE Standard 52-68 - American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-
Conditioning Engineers
o BS 746 – Gas Meter Union and adaptor
o NEMA – Motor and electrical installation
o ISO – Certification of International Organization for standardization
o BS CP 352 – Mechanical Ventilation and air conditioning in Buildings.
o QGEWC - Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation
o QCDD & LPC Certified & UL Listed.
o CIBSE and BSRIA application guide
• Submittals :
• Relevant Material Approval Request
• Project Safety Plan M006-GDB-HSE-PLN-00001
• Project Environmental Plan M006-GDB-EMS-PLN-00001.
• Project Quality Plan M006-GDB-QMS-PLN-00002
• Sustainability Management Plan M006-GDB-SUS-PLN-00001
• GSAS Design Assessment Standard – Railways
• GSAS Construction Assessment Standard
• Design / Installation /Combined Service Drawings

3) DEFINITION & ABBREVIATIONS

PQP : Project Quality Plan
MES : Method Statement
ITP : Inspection and Test Plan
IRP : IncomingMaterial / Equipment inspection Report
IRE : Inspection Request
CRAC : Computer Room Air Conditioning Unit
CFM/ CMH : Cubic Foot per minute / Cubic Meter per hour
PPE : Personal Protective Equipment
QA/QC : Quality Assurance / Quality Control
HSSE : Health Safety Security & Environmental
MSDS : Material Safety Data Sheet
BS : British Standard
SMACNA : Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning and Contractors National Association
ASHRAE : American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning
Engineers
QCS : Qatar Construction Standards
HVAC : Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning
QCD : Qatar Civil Defence
UL : Underwriters Laboratories
BSRIA : Building Services Research and Information Association
4) PERSONNEL
• ConstructionManager
Organize the site so that work is carried out to the required specifications with a minimum risk
to employees, equipment and materials. Adhere to the Project Specific Quality Management
and HSSE Requirements.
• QA/QCManager
Responsible to ensure quality control and assurance of the works within the project scope.
QA/QC Manager manages the QA/QC engineers to full fill all the requirements of the project.

• QA/QCEngineer/Inspectors
Identify the Projects Specific Quality Requirements, Develop the Project Specific Quality,
Inspection and Test Plan (ITP), Operational and Control procedures, Mechanism and Forms
and ensure effective implementation of Method Statement & ITP. Responsible for the work of
entire Quality Assurance, Quality control and inspection programs on site. Produces all quality
related documents and necessary quality reports as requested by ALYSJ JV and the client in
relation to this work. To coordinate in formalizing the Method Statement with the Site Engineers
to describe the job specific quality control work for each stage / activity.
• HSSEManager
Responsible for entire HSE matters and preparing Risk Assessment (RA) in line with method
statements for particular activity. Liaison with Engineer and Engineer’s Assistant for HSE
issues. Monitoring the HSE requirements as per Project Specifications and
Engineer/Engineer’s Assistant requirements.
• SafetyEngineer(Officer)
Ensure that all workers have a safe working place, advice safe system of work and provide
adequate instructions, training and supervision to enable employees to work in safety. Carry
out site survey on daily basis to ensure that the HSE methods of working are in operation &
that all regulations are being observed. Report, determine & analyse the cause of any accident
or dangerous occurrence and recommend measures for preventing recurrence.
• Environmental Manager
Responsible for entire environmental matters and preparing Environmental Risk Assessment
(ERA) in line with method statements for particular activity. Liaison with Engineer and
Engineer’s Assistant for environmental issues. Monitoring the environmental requirements as
per Project Specifications and Engineer/Engineer’s Assistant requirements.
• Environmental Engineer
Monitoring works implementation as per project’s environmental requirements. Advice for
environmentally sound operations and provide adequate instructions, training and supervision
to enable employees to work avoiding environmental impacts. Carry out site survey on daily
basis to ensure that the environmental mitigations measures of working are in operation & that
all regulations are being observed. Report, determine & analyse the cause of any
environmental incidence and recommend measures for preventing recurrence.

• Surveyor
Chief surveyor will be in-charge of the survey department and responsible for entire survey
works. He will lead the survey team and will coordinate with all the concerned parties and
ensure survey works is in time and with proper quality. The surveyor will be responsible for all
survey work and will report to chief surveyor.
• Site Engineer
Adheres to the Project specific method statements, procedures, quality requirements and
inspection programs and HSE instructions to get the activities performed to Client’s satisfaction
with full coordination with the HSE and Quality personnel.
• Foreman/Work Supervisor
Responsible for daily activities and resources (labour, machinery, material etc.) are effectively
utilized and monitored in order to achieve HSE and Quality requirements.
• Workforce(Labour)
Carry out their work under direct supervision by their Foreman and Charge Hand and under
instruction from the Site Engineer to ensure all works are undertaken in a safe manner. The
workforce to attend a daily Tool Box Talks and morning task briefs prior to starting any new
works, EHS (Environmental Health Standard) plans and Policies. The workforce shall receive
a full Project briefing and site rules induction prior to commencing any work on site.
5) RESOURCESMOBILIZATION PLAN:
Prior site mobilization careful planning and preparation as per works programme will be
implemented. These include appropriation of sufficient number of staffs and labour’s, equipment,
materials, site offices and facilities/services. Actual mobilization to site is dependent on accessibility
to site and availability of space allocations. Contractor will have to advise ALYSJ the schedule and
requirements for site mobilization. Meanwhile, ALYSJ after a thorough study and careful planning
must confirm immediately with contractor the schedule requirements in order to mobilize within
sufficient period of time. Appropriate and sufficient temporary services such as power, lighting,
waters, communications, ventilations, lifting cranes, trolleys, working areas, scaffolding shall be
provide by ALYSJ.

6) EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS:

The following equipment and tools are required to perform works:
Note: All powered tools shall be suitable for use with 110V power Supply

7) SITE PROCEDURE
It is of crucial importance that the works are conducted in accordance with all design criteria. When
work is ready to be inspected the Site Supervisor and QC inspector inspect the works as per this
method statement and Test Pan (ITP). If any deviation, corrections will be requested to rectify. It is
checked and submitted to ALYSJ JV by Subcontractor Site Team.

8) METHOD
STATEMENT
8.1 Materials
All material delivered to the site must be according to the make and relevant model numbers
approved by consultant and client. All materials when delivered will be first inspected by the
store in charge/site in charge, to check that it is in accordance with the site requirement, the
approved design and material qualification and also that it is free from any damage caused
during transportation to site. Delivery documentation shall be checked for completeness.
Defective or damaged materials shall either be returned to their supplier’s facility or stored on
site at a suitable quarantine location. The inward inspection of materials will be carried in
accordance with relevant QA/QC procedure. Materials should be kept in a location and
condition according to the MSDS recommendations before and after the material inspections.
No materials will be permitted to enter the works locations without being inspected on arrival to
the site.
The unloading of CRAC units and its related materials will be carried out at site using a
crane/forklift. Whenever a crane is used, a licensed operator under project safety rules and
regulations will operate it. If a crane is not available at site, the materials will be manually
unloaded at the job site. It should be noted that the materials used in this work are of valuable
nature and that they shall be stored in secure location and access to these materials shall be
strictly controlled.
The make of materials used at site shall conform to the requirement of approved material
submittal. The materials used at site shall conform to the requirement of approved site
environmental plan.
8.2 Installation Procedure
8.2.1 Storage / Protection:
CRAC UNIT and Accessories shall be unloaded with care to avoid any damages. If they
are shipped in packs or pallets, each pack of pallet shall be lifted individually with suitable
lifting equipment. Every precaution shall be taken to preserve their cleanliness before
installation. Store in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, properly protected from
construction activities and weather conditions – As recommended by manufacturer it is
from 20-50 o C (Degree Celsius). Keep the equipment in upright position with proper
covering until the installation of designated location at site.

8.2.2 Preparatory Work :

1. All CRAC UNIT received at site will be verified as per approved drawing and site requirements
2. Make sure the crane location/ Position is correct so that the boom will reach safely to desired
location with weight (to Limit the working radius of the crane)
3. Verify the working radius of crane will meet the rated lifting capacity in the crane load chart. The
entire area will be cordoned off with caution tape and signages.
4. Certified crane operator and ensure proper use of certified belts/ slings to lift/shift the CRAC
UNIT.
5. Ensure that foundation of CRAC UNIT is conforming the required dimensions as per GA drawing/
Equipment Layout details.
6. HSE risk involved are assessed as per attached RISK register as per current site conditions.
7. Coordination with other works and services as required.
8.2.3 Installation :
1) To make sure that the entire installation is in conformance and in accordance with the design intent
of the project for the HVAC System in addition to the specification and as per approved shop
drawings & Schedule and comply with local and International Standards. (Refer QCS 2014 & Design
spec for standards) and manufacturer’s recommendation.
2) Before beginning installation in any area, examine all parts of the adjoining works into which
applicable work is to be placed. Should any condition be found which will prevent the proper
execution of the work, installation shall not proceed in that area until such conditions are corrected
by the contractor.
3) Ensure the shipping bolts are removed
4) Ensure proper clearance for service access has been maintained around the equipment
5) Shift the CRAC UNIT (Section wise, if any) to the final location with the help of fork lift/ Hydraulic
pallet trolley or by Skid Rollers and gently placed. Check Sections of relevant CRAC UNIT by the
tagging detail and name plate details of the equipment to shift the respective location.
6) Power wiring connections completed and phased correctly between disconnect switch
7) Ensure the level/ surface of CRAC UNIT foundation should be flat and uniform, in case of uneven,
packing to be provided to attain uniformity with approved material.
8) Ensure the position of CRAC UNIT (Coil connections) as per the Approved Shop drawing/ GA drawing
of manufacturer.

9) Fans and blowers rotate freely without unusual noise.

10) Place the CRAC UNIT Section by section on foundation by means of Fork Lift/ chain pulley block/
Hydraulic pallet trolley as per manufacturer installation instruction and recommendations.
11) Position and align all the sections of CRAC UNIT by measuring instrument from any reference points
& level the CRAC UNIT with sprit level/ plumb.
12) Finally connect all the section of CRAC UNIT as per manufacturer instruction and recommendation.
This activity to be carried out by trained workman.
13) All CRAC UNIT duct connections & pipe connection openings should be protected from dust & dirt.
14) Connect all ducts such as supply air, Return air and fresh air with flexible connection as per shop
drawing/GA drawing and manufacturer recommendation.
15) Connect Chilled water pipe including valve package with flexible connections and di electric union as
per approved shop drawing/ manufacturer recommendation.
16) Transit Packing is removed from the equipment
17) All supporting arrangements and installation for duct and pipe to be done as per standard support
drawing.
18) Check for the slope of condensate drain line by gravity test.
19) All the CRAC UNIT which will not be possible to take it inside due to size, which will be dismantled
and shift to the respective location and assemble at work place as per manufacturer guide lines.
20) Special protection to be provide for the electrical motor, terminal box for the motors while
installation and shifting.

Follow proper Guidelines and Instruction manual from manufacturer while unloading and shifting of
the CRAC UNIT.

Unloading and Transportation at Site

8.2.4 Pre-Installation operation Check:
• Ensure that the CRAC UNIT installation completed with all respects with all mechanical
comments to be attended.
• Ensure that Duct & Pipe connection completed with all respect.
• Ensure the smooth hand free movement / rotation of the fan blades / Motor Shaft /
Belts etc. .
• Ensure that the connection of electrical cable & earthing completed with all respects.
• Ensure that no loose material/ components inside the unit.
• Filter box installed
• Ducting completed
• Line voltage to power wiring matches to the equipment tag
• Rubber bands are removed from the evaporate condensate pan float switch
9. QUALITY ASSURANCE / QUALITY CONTROL
All works will be executed as per the above detailed methodology and sequencing and
will be inspected and tested in accordance with the requirements described in the ITP (M006-
GDB-MEP-ITP-00053).
10. HEALTH AND SAFETY/ RISK CONTROLS
The works will be performed in compliance with the Gold Line Metro Project Risk Register &
Management program M006-GDB-HMS-REG-00001.All risks are evaluated prior to any
works commencing, utilizing the matrices to determine the level of significance in terms of
likelihood of occurrence and severity of hazard based on the allocated numerical values. Refer
to Appendix A for full and detail Risk Assessments.
All necessary permits for welding, hot works, working in confine space should be obtained and
placed prior to start of installation/activities.
10.1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:
All personnel involved in any of the JV’s operations are to wear the following PPE:
• Hi Vis Jacket/Vest
• Safety Helmet
• Safety Footwear
• Eye Protection
• Coveralls
• Safety Gloves (Task Dependent)
• Ear Protection (Where Necessary)

10.2. Additional PPE /RPE Requirements

• Welding Mask (Where necessary)
• Dust Mask (Where necessary)
10.3. Personnel Training Certification
All certificates of competency and training are maintained by the HSE department. Equipment
operator’s qualification certificates should be available on the site for verification by the
authorized personnel. For specific personnel training refers to company procedure ref; P2
Training Procedure which is in line with the requirements of QCS 2010 section 11 2:3:6
10.4 Site Security
The stations will have 24 hour security with the security guard being placed at the entrance
gate at each station. It will be the guard’s responsibility to ensure that any unauthorized
persons do not enter the site and that any authorized persons. It is the guard’s responsibility
to ensure that all persons or vehicles entering the site are logged within the register. The
security guard will have his own office which will be housed directly inside the boundary fence
at the entrance gate.
10.5 First Aid Facilities
A trained first aider will be available at each station location and will be made known to all
associated with the project through the site induction. A first aid kit and eye wash station will
be available on site and will be placed within the welfare facility and will be clearly marked.
The first aid kit will have the capacity for up to 50 persons. Should an accident or incident need
medical treatment then a site vehicle will be available to take the IP directly to hospital.
10.6 STARRT Talks (Daily Briefing)
The STARRT briefing will be held every morning before work commences and will be given
by the foreman or supervisor and will be delivered to all site operatives associated with the
task that day. The STARRT card will be specific to the task to be undertaken that day and will
be signed off by all operatives who attended the briefing. All STARRT briefing cards will be
kept within the HSE office and will be available for inspection upon request.

11. ENVIROMENTAL MEASURES

The installations are to carry out inside the building so General MEP Environmental measures in
Appendix
B will be followed.
11.1 Waste Management
• Burning or uncontrollable disposal of any type of waste is strictly forbidden.
• Segregate, collect and store all waste to designated waste storage areas or / and containers,
according to the Waste Management Plan. Types of waste from works:
• Rubber / Mastic and other "plastic" materials -- to be disposed in the plastics skip
• Wrapping film -- to be disposed in the plastics skip
• Cartons -- to be disposed in the paper / carton skip
• Remains of Metal Peace -- to be disposed in the metals skip
11.2 Waste water Management
• Machinery washing / cleaning must take place only at designated areas or facilities.
• Wastewater must be collected in holding tanks and collected by a waste management.
11.3 Noise Pollution
• Site equipment will abide by all (CE) standards.
• Regular maintenance will take place on all machinery/motors to ensure operation within normal
noise parameters.
11.4 Dust Control
• All devices must be protected from dust, dirt, mold and moisture from before delivery until after
installation at the site.
• Works will be avoided in very dusty / windy days