PowerHawke
Preventive
Electrical
Ma int ena n ce
Protecting what matters
Pr otect and m ain ta in y o u r
elec t r i cal d i s t r ibu t io n sy st em
Invisible risk – are you playing the odds?
Your electrical distribution system is the most vital
aspect of your operation. Depending on your building or
type of operation, electrical failure can cause a loss of
goods, data, equipment, property damage – potentially
even life – that will require unbudgeted time and money
to repair or replace, if possible.
Just because everything is working today doesn’t
necessarily mean that potential problems aren’t lurking.
Improperly maintained systems will deteriorate over
time, increasing the likelihood for malfunction.
Consider this:
•Normal electrical cycles create thermal expansion
and contraction that naturally loosen connections.
•Accumulated dust and dirt can produce a high
resistance path. These paths are responsible for
more than 30% of all electrical failures annually.
•Moisture is another culprit that causes 17% of all
electrical failures.
The more power your operation uses, the greater the
risk of failure, and the warning signs are invisible to
the untrained eye. Left unchecked, failure happens.
Suddenly. And when it does, it can be catastrophic.
PowerHawkeSM Preventive Electrical Maintenance
can detect irregularities in your electrical distribution
system before they turn into problems and proactively
protect your most valuable assets – your building, your
business and your people.
Top Causes of Electrical
Distribution System Failures
Loose connections / parts 30.3%
Moisture 17.4%
Line disturbance (other than lightning) 10.4%
Defective / inadequate insulation 9.9%
Lightning 8.1%
Foreign objects / short circuiting 7.3%
Collision 3.9%
Overloading / inadequate capacity 2.4%
Accumulation of dust, dirt and oil 2.2%
All other causes 8.1%
Source: Hartford Steam Boiler Claims Data
Every day across America, assets,
revenue and opportunity are lost due
to electrical failure. According to FEMA
and the U.S. Fire Administration, in 2008
alone, $442,000,000 in direct dollar losses
occurred due to fire caused by electrical
distribution system malfunction.
You ca n r e d u c e
these r i s k s
Business
interruption losses
It’s no surprise that
electrical system failures
are among the most
common and costly types
of equipment breakdown.
Source: Travelers Insurance Company
Decreased asset
life expectancy
A well-maintained
property will operate more
efficiently, last longer
and command a higher
value than a property
without the benefit of a
comprehensive preventive
maintenance program.
Source: Building Owners and
Managers Assocation
Excessive
utility costs
Voltage imbalances of
as little as 5% in motor
power circuits result
in a 50% reduction in
motor life expectancy
and efficiency in threephase alternating
current motors.
Increased
operating costs
Lack of preventive
maintenance results in
an estimated 12% to
18% cost increase over
that found in a proactive
maintenance program.
Source: Electric Power
Research Institute
Source: US Department of Energy
Increased life
and safety risk
The monetary cost of a
single arc flash incident
can exceed a million
dollars per incident,
including medical
expenses and the cost of
equipment replacement,
downtime, and insurance.
Source: Ferraz Shawmut
Increased
insurance premiums
With equipment
breakdown premiums
representing 10%-15% of
overall property casualty
insurance costs, poor
electrical maintenance
practices contribute to
elevated underwriting
exposure, higher claims
and increased overall
insurance expenses.
Source: Liberty Mutual
Power Haw k e
Your dedicated source for preventive electrical maintenance
Regardless of the business or operation you support,
there is a simple way to reduce the risk of electrical failure and
its associated loss, liability and expense.
PowerHawke is McPhee’s exclusive, proactive electrical
maintenance plan. Scalable, affordable and delivered by trained
and certified experts, this three-year plan ensures your electrical
systems are safe, efficient and compliant.
Easy to implement and comprehensive, PowerHawke can spot
and stop a problem before the problem stops you.
Yea r
1
A complete electrical distribution system
IR Assessment identifies deteriorating parts or
connections before a problem occurs. This is a
non-contact, non-invasive analysis performed
under normal loads with no interruption or power
shutdown. Assessment includes a report detailing
the equipment scanned, its location and general
specification. Problems are ranked by priority codes
with descriptions and recommended action or repair.
A full Visual Energized Inspection of all major
electrical system components is our simplest means
for locating potential problems and issues. No more
“out-of-site, out-of-mind” with this basic inspection. Any potential problems are immediately brought to
your attention for resolution or scheduling.
A full NPFA 70E Arc Flash Hazard Analysis
can protect the electrical workers and critical
power system in your facility. The Year One Arc
Flash Hazard Analysis includes a complete onsite
inspection and assessment, short-circuit and
protective device coordination study, mitigation
review indicating where flash hazard levels can
be reduced, an updated one-line drawing plus full
equipment documentation and on-site labeling for
compliance with OSHA and NFPA.
Ye ar
2
Follow-up IR Assessment supports the Year
One Assessment to ensure any repairs from
Year One are effective, and detect any new
potential problems.
A full Visual Inspection of all major electrical
system components.
A one-day Facility Electrical Safety Audit
will bring our certified experts in electrical safety
and proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
into your facility to evaluate and provide you with
a non-threatening look at your operations from
our point of view. We can help with identifying
practical areas to be addressed as well as
potential training opportunities and resources.
Additional features for the
full term of PowerHawke:
Ye a r
Unlimited, free access to
PowerHawke Vue – a secure web
portal where you can review your
customized maintenance schedules;
view and print assessment, testing
and service reports; take a look at
your exclusive equipment database;
see photos of your project; and
download technical white papers
of interest. You can even use it to
communicate with your technical
team.
3
An interest-free, levelized
quarterly payment plan spanning
the life of the program. Now you can
budget your preventive maintenance
investment over three years, and
stretch your operating dollars.
Follow-up IR Assessment supports the Years
One and Two Assessments to ensure repairs are
effective, detect any new potential problems and
identify additional de-energized corrections to be
made during the Year Three scheduled outage.
A full Visual Inspection of all major electrical
system components.
De-energized cleaning and lubrication of your
critical power system components eliminates the
leading causes of failures – moisture and dirt. Years
One and Two IR Inspections will help in pin pointing
areas of concern and focus.
De-energized NFPA / NETA recommended
breaker testing of main, critical and non-critical
components follows the recommended frequency
and standards for your specific critical power
systems. In the hands of our qualified technicians,
our full complement of calibrated test equipment
makes sure key components protect your system
in the way it was intended. Normally requiring a
planned outage of your system, we will insure that
your system is in top shape when it is returned to
active duty.
Schedule of Service Options
PowerHawke Core
Energized
Visual
IR
De-Energized
Testing Clean/Lube
Main
Y1, Y2, Y3 Y1, Y2, Y3 Y1
Y1
Critial
Y1, Y3
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Non-Critical Y1
PowerHawke Classic
Energized
Visual
IR
De-Energized
Testing Clean/Lube
Main
Y1, Y2, Y3 Y1, Y2, Y3 Y1
Y1
Critial
Y1, Y3
Y1, Y2, Y3 Y1
Y1
NA
NA
Non-Critical Y1
PowerHawke Complete
Energized
Visual
IR
NA
De-Energized
Testing Clean/Lube
Main
Y1, Y2, Y3 Y1, Y2, Y3 Y1
Y1
Critial
Y1, Y3
Y1 Y3
Non-Critical Y1
Y1, Y2, Y3 Y1, Y3
Y1, Y2, Y3 Optional Optional
A “starter” Block of Service that
can be used for any type of corrective
work on your electrical system at
any time within the first 6 months of
your program.
Discounts on additional Blocks
of Service you purchase for work
on your electrical system during the
duration of your program. The bigger
the block of service you purchase, the
lower the hourly rate. It’s another way
PowerHawke helps you get more for
your investment.
24/7 on-call dispatch &
emergency repair is available to
you every hour of every day. Our
team of engineers, electricians
and technicians can intervene and
rescue your facility from further
losses or extended electrical
failures.
Special rates and preferred
registration for certified training
in related areas such as NFPA 70E,
OSHA compliance and proper PPE.
A dedicated PowerHawke
account team comprised of an
Account Manager, an Engineer
and a Technician – all fully
knowledgeable about your specific
facility, preventive maintenance
requirements and schedule.
Available to you whenever you need
them, this team will work with you
for the duration of your program to
ensure you get the full impact and
value for your investment.
Access to McPhee’s team of
engineers, technical and safety
experts should you have questions
about system design, your electrical
distribution system, proper PPE or
require general trouble-shooting.
Power Haw k e
A variety of preventive options to meet
your specific needs
Advantages of preventive
electrical maintenance
Cost effective for many capital intensive
processes and equipment
Provides ability to plan, budget and amortize
investment for corrective service
PowerHawke Core
Annual infrared thermographic and visual inspections deliver
measurable value to any building or business.
PowerHawke Classic
Built on the Core platform, PowerHawke Classic adds Arc
Flash Hazard Analysis – a critical component for prevention and
compliance – plus a complete Electrical Safety Audit.
Increases component life cycle
Generates energy savings
Reduces equipment and/or process failures
Results in an estimated 12% to 18% cost
savings over that found in a reactive maintenance program.
Source: US Federal Emergency Management Program
PowerHawke Complete
This comprehensive option employs NFPA / NETA standard
testing and service to ensure the functionality and efficiency of
your system.
PowerHawke Construct
Exclusively for owners of newly constructed facilities that select
either PowerHawke Core, Classic or Complete, PowerHawke
Construct provides one full year of extended workmanship
warrantee on your electrical distribution system.
All three-year options include quarterly, interest-free payment
plans, plus access to PowerHawke Vue, our secure, exclusive
customer web portal.
Additional stand-alone service options
PowerHawke Arc Flash
This NFPA 70E Arc Flash Hazard Analysis includes a full system
study, one-line diagram, labels and equipment database
delivered via PowerHawke Vue, our secure customer web portal.
PowerHawke Block
This pre-paid Block-of-Service option provides PowerHawke
customers with a flexible spending account for discounts of at
least 10% off standard rates for electrical service. Ranging from
$10,000 to $30,000, these blocks never expire and include
monthly updates via PowerHawke Vue, our secure customer
web portal.
Keep in mind, any PowerHawke option can be customized to fit
your specific requirements and budget. Regardless of the option
you select or the customized design we create, our goal remains
true: provide you with the resources, information and tools you
need to avoid unnecessary risk and costly disasters.
We’re here to help you protect what matters.
According to the Institute of Electrical
and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the
failure rate of electrical components
is three times higher for systems
where preventive maintenance is not
performed. This means that electrical
failures, for the most part, can be
avoided.
Ba c k e d b y l e a d i n g
exp ert s
McPhee’s engineers, electricians and technicians are highly
trained, licensed and certified. In fact, most of our professional
staff have more than 20 years of practical experience delivering
specialty solutions.
That means your PowerHawke plan is backed by people who
know the ins and outs of any electrical system. They know what
to look for, and how to stop a problem before it stops you – and
do it all safely.
Our certified test technicians and thermographers are also
licensed electricians, so they have the knowledge to quickly
pinpoint potential problems, and the experience to make minor
adjustments right on the spot if needed. They are also trained in
all aspects of OSHA and NFPA safety, so you are assured that
they are doing the right things the right way.
What’s more, our staff of licensed Professional Engineers (PE) are
involved in delivering many of the components of PowerHawke.
From design of medium- and high-voltage systems, short-circuit
coordination and arc flash analysis, to troubleshooting and
commissioning, our engineering resources are here to ensure a
total solution.
Licensed:
Professional Affiliations:
CT Professional Engineer
NETA Affiliate Member
RI Professional Engineer
IEEE Member
CT. MA, NH Electrical Contractor, E-1 NFPA Member
CT, MA Journeymen Electrician, E-2
BOMA Member
IFMA Member
Certified In:
Level I Infrared Thermography
Power Quality Analysis
Circuit Breaker & Transformer Testing
Substation Maintenance
High Voltage Electrical Safety
Arc Flash Hazard Safety; NFPA 70E
Medium Voltage Terminations and Splicing
OSHA 10 and 30 Hour
ASSE Member
Why McPhee?
For over 35 years, McPhee has provided
superior electrical service to customers
throughout New England and beyond.
Experts in all aspects of building
systems from electrical contracting,
electrical systems testing and
preventative maintenance programs to a
variety of advanced technology services
including network and telephony
integration, fire protection, life safety,
and security. We offer everything you
need to minimize risk, reduce costs and
improve efficiency.
Our goal is to develop long-term
relationships of value with our
customers, employees, partners and
vendors, and our experience has taught
us that relationships mean everything.
Building and maintaining relationships is
more than a philosophy at McPhee – it
is a tradition on which our success has
been built to date – and a tenet that
will guide our growth strategies into the
future. We are committed to consistently
provide only the best end-to-end quality
and service, for every customer, on every
job, no matter what.
We are McPhee, and we are here to
deliver. Guaranteed.
MCPHEE ELECTRIC LTD LLC
Farmington
505 Main St
Farmington, CT 06032
877 677 9797
Stratford
300 Long Beach Blvd
Stratford, CT 06615
203 375 5445
Medford
407 Rear Mystic Ave
Medford, MA 02155
781 393 7999
mcpheeusa.com
McPhee
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