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Table of Contents
Section
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3
4
5
6
7
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Introduction ......................................................................................... 2
Commissioning Team Members......................................................... 3
Systems to be Commissioned ........................................................... 4
Commissioning Process Matrix ......................................................... 6
Commissioning Process Flowchart ................................................... 9
Commissioning Activities Narratives .............................................. 10
Commissioning Documentation....................................................... 29
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Introduction
Commissioning is defined as a systematic process of assuring by verification and documentation,
from the design phase to a minimum of one year after construction that all building facility
systems perform interactively in accordance with the design documentation and intent, and in
accordance with the owner’s operational needs, including preparation of operations personnel.
This Commissioning Plan is intended to be a roadmap for the parties involved in the
Commissioning process. It lists the systems to be commissioned, the Commissioning process
activities, and the roles and responsibilities for each party involved.
The goals of the Commissioning Plan are to identify and define the following:
 Systems to be commissioned.
 Commissioning team members.
 Commissioning activities.
 Commissioning Team member responsibilities for each Commissioning activity.
 Documentation requirements from each activity and Commissioning Team member.
 Schedule parameters (i.e., how will Commissioning activities integrate into the other
project delivery milestones?).
 Acceptance criteria for the completion of commissioning.
The Commissioning Process Matrix and Flowchart graphically depict the commissioning process
and its flow from the Planning Phase through the Warranty Phase. These are intended to be a
quick reference for identifying the fundamental components of commissioning and their
relationship to each other. The Master Commissioning Process Narrative provides more detail
regarding the activities, responsibilities, and deliverables associated with each activity in the
Commissioning Process Matrix and Flowchart. For each Matrix row and Flowchart box, there is
a corresponding narrative description. To supplement these sections, Section 7 includes
Commissioning documentation templates and examples.
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Commissioning Team Members
Role
Project
Manager
Company
American
University
Title
Construction
Manager
American
University
Construction
Manager
Facilities
Management
American
University
Cx Authority
Name
Phone
Number
Email Address
Project Manager
American
University
Other
University
Departments
American
University
American
University
American
University
Architect
Design Team
Mechanical
Engineer
Electrical Engineer
General Contractor
Mechanical
Contractor
Construction
Team
Electrical Contractor
TAB Contractor
Controls Contractor
Project Manager
Commissioning
Manager
Lead Mechanical
Lead Electrical
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Systems to be Commissioned
SYSTEMS
Mechanical Systems
HVAC System
Indoor Air Quality Monitoring System
Energy Management System
Domestic Water Booster System
Domestic Hot Water System
Irrigation Controls
Grey Water Systems
Life Safety Systems
Fire Suppression System
Fire Alarm System
Smoke Management Systems
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
100%
TBD
Electrical Systems
Normal Power Systems (mains, power distribution, and breakers)
Emergency Electrical Power (emergency generators, automatic
transfer switches, mains, power distribution, and breakers)
Critical Power (mains, power distribution, breakers, and
uninterruptible power supplies)
Lighting Controls
Vertical Transport Systems
Building A/V & Communications Systems
Security Systems
Card Access
Cameras
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TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
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Building Envelope
Walls
Windows
Roof/Flashing
Subgrade Waterproofing
Insulation
Air and Vapor Barriers
Expansion Joints
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Specialty Systems
Classroom/Conference Room Audio-Visual, Lighting, &
Communications
Kitchen Systems
Laboratory Support Systems
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Commissioning Process Matrix
The following matrix tabulates the major commissioning activities; when they occur during the
project life cycle; and the commissioning team member roles and responsibilities for each
activity. For additional detail, please refer to Section 6: Commissioning Activities Narratives.
In the Commissioning Team Member columns an “R” indicates the responsible team member for
each activity, and a “✓” indicates a team member who needs to participate in the activity.
Cx Manager
Construction Team
Design Team
Other AU Departments
AU Facilities Cx
Authority
AU Construction Mgr
AU Project Manager
COMMISSIONING TEAM MEMBERS
Warranty
Acceptance
Construction
Design
Planning
PROJECT PHASES
Preliminary Commissioning Plan
✓
Owner’s Project Requirements
(OPR) Document
✓ ✓ ✓
Design Phase Commissioning
Coordination Meetings
✓
✓ ✓ ✓
✓
R
Basis of Design (BOD) Document
✓
✓
R
✓
O&M Documentation Planning
✓
R
✓
O&M Training Planning
✓
R
✓
Warranty Planning
✓
✓
R
✓
Commissioning Design Reviews
✓
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
R
Preliminary Prefunctional
Checklists & Functional
Performance Tests
✓
✓
R
Final Commissioning Plan
✓
✓ ✓ ✓
✓
R
Commissioning Specification
✓
✓
✓
R
Construction Phase
Commissioning Coordination
Meetings
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✓
✓
R
✓ ✓
✓ ✓
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✓
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✓
✓
✓ ✓
R
O&M Manual Reviews
✓
✓
✓
R
O&M Training Agenda Reviews
✓
✓
✓
R
Systems Training Planning
✓
✓
✓ ✓
R
Occupant Training Planning
✓
✓ ✓
Final Prefunctional Checklists &
Trend Log Specifications
✓
✓
✓
R
Final Functional Performance
Tests
✓
✓
✓
R
Design Team
Submittal Reviews
AU Facilities Cx
Authority
✓
Warranty
R
Acceptance
✓ ✓
Construction
✓
Design
Commissioning Schedule
Planning
Construction Team
Other AU Departments
AU Construction Mgr
COMMISSIONING TEAM MEMBERS
AU Project Manager
PROJECT PHASES
R
Acceptance Phase
Commissioning Coordination
Meetings
✓
✓ ✓
✓
R
Test, Adjust, and Balance (TAB)
Report Review
✓
✓
✓ ✓
R
Systems Training Delivery
✓
✓
✓ ✓
R
O&M Training Delivery
✓
✓
R
✓
Prefunctional Checklist
Completion
✓
R
✓
Functional Performance Test
Plans
✓
✓
✓
R
Functional Performance Testing
✓
✓
✓
R
Trend Log Review
✓
✓
✓
R
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
R
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Other AU Departments
✓
✓
R
✓
✓ ✓
Design Team
Cx Manager
✓
AU Facilities Cx
Authority
AU Construction Mgr
AU Project Manager
Warranty
Acceptance
Construction
COMMISSIONING TEAM MEMBERS
Construction Team
Functional Performance
Re-Testing
Design
Planning
PROJECT PHASES
Warranty Information Hand-off
✓
R
Occupant Training Delivery
✓
✓ ✓ ✓
Deferred Testing
✓
✓
✓
R
As Built Documentation Review
✓
✓ ✓
✓ ✓
R
Commissioning Report
✓
✓
Systems Manual & On-Going Cx
Plan
✓
✓
Warranty Phase Check-up &
Meeting
✓
On-Going Commissioning
Activities
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R
✓ ✓
R
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
R
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Commissioning Process Flowchart
Planning Phase
Design Phase
Construction Phase
Acceptance Phase
Warranty Phase
On-Going Cx Phase
Preliminary
Commissioning
Plan
Design Phase
Commissioning
Coordination
Meetings
Construction Phase
Commissioning
Coordination
Meetings
Acceptance Phase
Commissioning
Coordination
Meetings
Warranty
Information
Hand-off
On-Going
Commissioning
Activities
Owner’s Project
Requirements (OPR)
Document
Basis of Design
(BOD) Document
Commissioning
Schedule
Test, Adjust, and
Balance (TAB)
Report Review
Occupant Training
Delivery
O&M
Documentation
Planning
Submittal Reviews
Systems Training
Delivery
Deferred Testing
O&M Training
Planning
O&M Manual
Reviews
O&M Training
Delivery
As-Built
Documentation
Review
Warranty
Planning
O&M Training
Agenda Reviews
Prefunctional
Checklists
Completion
Commissioning
Report
Commissioning
Design Reviews
Systems Training
Planning
Functional
Performance
Test Plans
Systems Manual &
On-Going
Commissioning Plan
Preliminary
Prefunctional
Checklists &
Functional
Performance Tests
Occupant Training
Planning
Functional
Performance
Testing
Warranty Phase
Check-up & Meeting
Final Commissioning
Plan
Final Prefunctional
Checklists & Trend
Log Specifications
Trend Log Review
Commissioning
Specification
Final Functional
Performance Tests
Commissioning
Action List
Go to Construction
Phase
Go to
Acceptance Phase
Go to
Design Phase
On-Going
Operations
On-Going Cx Phase
Functional
Performance
Re-Testing
Go to
Warranty Phase
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Commissioning Activities Narratives
Preliminary Commissioning Plan
The Preliminary Commissioning Plan will focus on identifying project-specific commissioning
activities, commissioning team members, and roles and responsibilities for all team members as
part of the commissioning process. The Preliminary Commissioning Plan will be prepared by the
Facilities Management Commissioning Authority and will be incorporated into requests for
proposal for Design Team and Commissioning Manager services.
Example prefunctional checklists (PFCs) and functional performance test procedures (FPTs) will
be included in the Preliminary Commissioning Plan as appendices to demonstrate level of rigor
required of future commissioning team members.
Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) Document
The Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) will quantitatively define the performance and
operational requirements for the commissioned systems. These performance requirements will be
the acceptance criteria against which the systems will be judged. They will include parameters
such as temperatures, flows, pressures, moisture content, light fixture types, light levels,
warranty information requirements, central system availability/tie-in capability, electrical spare
capacity requirements, building automation system requirements, etc.
For LEED certification purposes, the OPR must include the following sections:
 Owner and User Requirements
 Environmental and Sustainability Goals
 Energy Efficiency Goals
 Indoor Environmental Quality Requirements
 Equipment and System Expectations
 Building Occupant and Operations and Maintenance Requirements
The Facilities Management Commissioning Authority will oversee the development of the OPR,
but critical input will be needed from the Project Manager, Occupant/User Groups, and the
Design Team.
The Commissioning Manager will maintain the OPR throughout the duration of the project,
editing as necessary to reflect American University performance expectation changes.
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Design Phase Commissioning Coordination Meetings
The Commissioning Manager will plan, facilitate and document Design Phase Commissioning
Coordination Meetings. The coordination meetings are intended to help every team member
understand and execute their roles and responsibilities within the commissioning process, to
coordinate the details of current and upcoming commissioning activities, and to review
outstanding action items.
The first meeting will be a Design Phase Commissioning Kickoff Meeting to review the specifics
of the Commissioning process, identify representatives to the Commissioning Team, and
establish communication and documentation protocols for implementing the Commissioning
process as effectively and efficiently as possible. This meeting provides an overview so that the
team understands the big picture and the benefits they will accrue by participating in the process.
Subsequent Commissioning Coordination Meetings will be held as frequently as deemed
necessary by the Commissioning Manager to remain integrated into the Design Phase process
and to coordinate Commissioning deliverables into the bid documents.
Basis of Design (BOD) Document
The Basis of Design (BOD) documents the Design Team’s approach to achieving the
requirements of the OPR. It describes the types of equipment to be used, system configurations,
systems interactions, and general operating strategies. It also documents any general rules,
philosophies, and assumptions made by the Design Team. This document will be created and
managed by the Design Team and reviewed by the Facilities Management Commissioning
Authority and the Commissioning Manager.
Throughout the life of the project, the Commissioning Manager will monitor the design
evolution and bring any deviations from the BOD to the attention to the Design Team. If changes
to the system design and operational strategies are made during the project, a final BOD will be
prepared by the Design Team at the end of construction.
Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Documentation Planning
In the Construction Phase, the Contractor will facilitate and manage the delivery of accurate,
meaningful, and timely operation and maintenance (O&M) documentation to the Facilities
Management Commissioning Authority. Planning for this will take place in the Design Phase in
order to incorporate project-customized requirements into the contract documents.
The Commissioning Manager will participate in the discussion and definition of requirements for
O&M documentation (e.g., hardcopy & electronic copy requirements, equipment O&M criteria,
planned maintenance schedules, systems manual and on-going commissioning criteria, etc.) with
the Facilities Management Commissioning Authority. The Commissioning Manager will
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coordinate with the Design Team to confirm that project specifications reflect American
University’s O&M documentation requirements.
Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Training Planning
To achieve successful operations & Maintenance (O&M) training delivery, the Facilities
Management Commissioning Authority needs to start with a well-thought-out, un-hurried
process for planning the training process. The Commissioning Manager will involve the
Facilities Management Commissioning Authority as much as possible to define what training the
Facilities Management staff needs and wants in order to understand the systems and equipment
that they will have to operate. This will involve customizing training to match the level of
experience and detail that AU Facilities Management will require for each system.
The Commissioning Manager will participate in the discussion and definition of requirements for
O&M training (e.g., differentiating between systems and equipment training; addressing levels of
training; O&M shift coordination; video recording expectations; training agenda and
documentation requirements, etc.) with the Facilities Management Commissioning Authority.
The outcome of the training planning process will be an O&M Training Plan matrix to be
included in the bid documents. The Commissioning Manager will coordinate with the Design
Team to confirm that project specifications reflect American University’s O&M training
requirements. Refer to Section 7 for a Training Plan example.
Warranty Planning
The warranty information requirements will be defined in the contract documents and will define
how the warranty information is transitioned from the Contractor to the Facilities Management
Commissioning Authority at the end of construction. The Facilities Management Commissioning
Authority and the Commissioning Manager will work with the Project Manager to define the
warranty information format which will include, at a minimum, master equipment lists; warranty
start and end dates; manufacturer contact information; extended warranty (if any) details;
planned maintenance activities required to keep equipment under warranty; etc.
The Commissioning Manager will coordinate with the Design Team to confirm that project
specifications reflect American University’s warranty requirements.
Commissioning Design Reviews
The Facilities Management Commissioning Authority, the AU Construction Manager, AU Other
Departments, and the Commissioning Manager will review the design documents at
predetermined design phase milestones (e.g., DD, 50% CD, 100% CD/Permit documents). For
LEED certification purposes, at least one commissioning design review at the 50% CD phase is
required, along with a backcheck to confirm incorporation of commissioning review comments
into the final construction documents.
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The Commissioning Manager will review the design drawings and specifications for the
following commissioning-related items:
 Compliance with the Owner’s Project Requirements.
 Clarity of the design.
 Clear integration requirements between equipment and systems
 Equipment accessibility and maintainability.
 Ability to test and validate system operation.
 O&M Documentation, Training, and Warranty details
Comments will be categorized as follows:
 Critical: Issues which in the Commissioning Manager’s professional opinion are
related to a system’s ability to achieve the Owner’s Project Requirements performance
criteria.
 Question: Requests for clarification of intent.
 Suggestion: Design features which can meet the Owner’s Project Requirements but for
which the Commissioning Manager has a recommendation for improved efficiency,
increased reliability, and/or lower life cycle cost.
 Coordination: Although a commissioning review is not a coordination review, the
Commissioning Manager will note coordination items noticed during the course of the
commissioning review.
Along with the Commissioning Manager’s comments, the Commissioning Manager will collect
and consolidate comments from the Facilities Management Commissioning Authority and AU
Other Departments.
The Design Team will respond in writing to each of the comments provided. Refer to Section 7
for the Document Review Template.
Preliminary Prefunctional Checklists & Functional Performance Tests
The Commissioning Manager will prepare preliminary prefunctional checklists and functional
performance test procedures for the systems to be commissioned based on the design documents.
There shall be one prefunctional checklist and one functional performance test procedure for
each commissioned system.
These preliminary documents should be included in the Final Commissioning Plan and
incorporated into the bid documents to demonstrate anticipated level of rigor to the Contractor. If
project-specific prefunctional checklists and functional performance test procedures cannot be
developed, sample documents for similar system types will suffice.
Refer to Section 7 for examples of both Prefunctional Checklists and Functional Performance
Test Procedures. These examples are intended to communicate format and level of rigor. The
actual project checklists and test procedures will be customized to match the final design
requirements for each system.
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Final Commissioning Plan
The Commissioning Manager will prepare the Final Commissioning Plan, building on and
editing the Preliminary Commissioning Plan to reflect the project at the end of the Design Phase.
The systems to be commissioned section will be refined to represent the quantity and types of
systems in the final construction documents. Sampling strategies pertaining to the functional
performance testing will be detailed in the Final Commissioning Plan. The Final Commissioning
Plan will be incorporated into the bid documents by reference.
Commissioning Specification
The Commissioning Manager will prepare a Commissioning Specification to be included in the
construction documents. The Commissioning Specification will detail the Contractor’s
responsibilities (as outlined in the Final Commissioning Plan) during the Construction,
Acceptance, and Warranty Phases of the project. The Design Team will incorporate the
Commissioning Specification into the Division 1 specification section.
The Commissioning Specification will include, but not be limited to commissioning-related
scheduling; submittal management; prefunctional checklists; functional performance testing;
O&M and systems manuals; O&M and systems training; as-built drawings; and warranty
management. Furthermore, the Commissioning Specification will include language defining
incentive program(s), if applicable, established to encourage Contractor readiness for functional
performance testing.
The Commissioning Manager will recommend coordination language to be included in other
Design Team specification sections that will direct the Contractors’ attention to the Division 1
Commissioning Specification for required commissioning activities. The Design Team will
incorporate, as they deem appropriate, the coordination language into their respective
specification sections.
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Construction Phase Commissioning Coordination Meetings
The Commissioning Manager will plan, facilitate and document Construction Phase
Commissioning Coordination Meetings. The coordination meetings are intended to help every
team member understand and execute their roles and responsibilities within the commissioning
process, to coordinate the details of current and upcoming commissioning activities, and to
review outstanding action items.
The first meeting will be a Construction Phase Commissioning Kickoff Meeting to review the
specifics of the Commissioning process, identify new representatives to the Commissioning
Team, and establish communication and documentation protocols for implementing the
Commissioning process as efficiently and effectively as possible. This meeting provides an
overview so that the team understands the big picture and the benefits they will accrue by
participating in the process.
Subsequent Commissioning Coordination Meetings will be held as frequently as deemed
necessary by the Commissioning Manager to remain integrated into the Construction Phase
process. Frequency will vary throughout the construction as the Commissioning process
requirements vary depending on what is happening on the construction site.
Commissioning Scheduling
There will not be a separate commissioning schedule. The Contractor will be required to
incorporate commissioning activities into the master construction schedule. The Commissioning
Manager will assist the Contractor, as needed, to understand the relationship between
construction and commissioning activities. The Facilities Management Commissioning
Authority will regularly review the master construction schedule in order to coordinate the
availability of Facilities Management staff for critical commissioning activities.
Master construction schedule commissioning milestones will include, but not be limited to,
O&M manual submissions; training agenda submissions; training delivery; prefunctional
checklist completion; functional performance testing; system manual and on-going
commissioning plan submissions; as-built drawing submissions; and the warranty information
hand-off. Some of the activities may require multiple milestones due to some systems following
a different construction schedule than others.
Submittal Reviews
The Commissioning Manager will identify submittals associated with systems to be
commissioned that need to be reviewed by the Commissioning Manager and Facilities
Management staff. The Facilities Management Commissioning Authority, AU Other
Departments, and the Commissioning Manager will review the submittals concurrent with the
Design Team.
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The Contractor will send copies of the selected submittals to the Facilities Management
Commissioning Authority and to the Commissioning Manager simultaneous with issuing them to
the Design Team for review. The Facilities Management and AU Other Departments reviewers
will submit their comments to the Commissioning Manager who will consolidate all comments
and forward them to the Design Team. The Design team will incorporate the commissioning
comments, at their discretion, into their formal submittal review responses to the Contractor. The
Design Team will provide written responses to each submittal review comment to the
Commissioning Manager.
Commissioning submittal review comments will focus on the same areas as the commissioning
design reviews (e.g. compliance with the OPR, clarity of the design, integration coordination,
accessibility and maintainability, O&M training and documentation requirements, and the ability
to test and validate system operation). Refer to Section 7 for the Document Review Template.
The Commissioning Manager and Facilities Management Commissioning Authority will be
given access to all approved submittals after processing by the Design Team.
Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manual Reviews
Early submission of the O&M manuals will help ensure they are complete and approved prior to
the start of the AU Facilities Management staff training. The manuals will serve a critical part of
the training program.
The Commissioning Manager will identify O&M manuals associated with systems to be
commissioned that need to be reviewed by the Commissioning Manager and Facilities
Management staff. The Facilities Management reviewers will submit their comments to the
Commissioning Manager who will consolidate all comments and forward them to the
Contractors.
O&M Training Agenda Reviews
Each training session - represented by a row in the Training Plan (refer to Section 7 for a
Training Plan example) - will have a Training Agenda. The Training Agenda requires specific
detailed information about the content of its respective session. The agenda will be completed by
the Contractor responsible for the training session and will be reviewed by the Facilities
Management Commissioning Authority and the Commissioning Manager. The Facilities
Management reviewers will submit their comments to the Commissioning Manager who will
consolidate all comments and forward them to the Contractors.
During delivery of the O&M training sessions, each approved Training Agenda form will be
used to document attendees of the training session and to formalize American University’s
acceptance of the training.
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System Training Planning
Whereas the O&M Training sessions will pertain to individual pieces of equipment, the Systems
Training sessions will focus on how those components are uniquely put together as systems for
the project. The Commissioning Manager will facilitate the development of a Systems Training
program. The purpose of this training will be to present all of the commissioned systems; their
design intent; schematic diagrams; sequences of operation; integration with other systems; and
areas of the building served by the systems.
Although facilitated by the Commissioning Manager, Systems Training will be a collaborative
effort between the Design Team, the Contractors, and the Commissioning Manager; each
delivering their area of expertise for each system.
Systems training planning will require defining the type and level of training required for the
systems; number of sessions; video recording expectations; training agenda; and
presentation/documentation materials. The Commissioning Manager will compile Systems
Training presentation materials from documents submitted by the Design Team and the
Construction Team.
Occupant Training Planning
With an understanding that some building systems require certain behaviors from building
occupants and system users in order to perform as intended, the Commissioning Manager will
facilitate the development of an Occupant Training program. The Occupant Training program
will introduce, in appropriately technical terms for the occupants, the systems impacting the
occupied spaces. The training will also present the various ways in which the occupants may be
able to influence system performance (i.e., opening doors and windows, adjusting thermostats,
introducing space heaters, moving furniture, overriding occupancy sensors, etc.) and establish
ground rules for building occupant behavior.
Training planning will require defining the type and level of training required for the project;
future occupant coordination; video recording expectations; training agenda; and
presentation/documentation materials.
Final Prefunctional Checklists & Trend Log Specifications
The Commissioning Manager will finalize Prefunctional Checklists (PFCs) customized for each
system to be commissioned after reviewing approved submittals, requests for information,
change orders, supplemental instructions, and other construction phase modifications and/or
additions. The Commissioning Manager will issue final PFCs to the Facilities Management
Commissioning Authority for review and comment. Upon incorporation of accepted Facilities
Management Commissioning Authority comments, the Commissioning Manager will issue final
PFCs for completion and sign-off by the Contractor during final system checkout.
The PFCs shall be used to document that key system-level installation, startup, programming,
coordination, integration, and testing activities have been completed. These are not contractor
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quality control checklists for each piece of equipment but system-level confirmation of readiness
for the system’s Functional Performance Test. The General Contractor will be responsible for
overseeing the completion of the checklists by the Subcontractors, because each system typically
requires the participation of multiple Subcontractors to be complete and ready for testing.
Examples of Prefunctional Checklist items include, but are not limited to, pipe pressure testing;
duct air leakage testing; electrical wiring; major equipment startup; variable frequency drive
setup; controls point-to-point checkout; controls programming; test, adjust, and balance
completion and issues resolution; successful completion of the contractor-only dry run of the
Functional Performance Test, etc.
PFCs for systems controlled and /or monitored by central campus energy management system
(EMS) include a requirement that building automation system graphics screen is complete,
points have been properly mapped to the central EMS, and AU Facilities Management personnel
have access to view system status and operation.
PFCs for systems controlled and/or monitored by the building automation system also include
requirements for building automation system trend logs to be programmed prior to the start of
Functional Performance Testing. These requirements will include the points to be trended, the
frequency of the trends, and the points to be included together on color graphic trend logs when
submitted for review.
Final Functional Performance Tests
The Commissioning Manager will finalize Functional Performance Test Procedures (FPTs) for
each system to be commissioned after reviewing approved submittals, requests for information,
change orders, supplemental instructions, and other construction phase modifications and/or
additions. The following are the minimum requirements for American University FPTs:
Step-by-Step Script
FPTs should dictate a chronological list of steps to be followed. The steps should be
scripted in an efficient manner, minimizing the level of redundancy between steps as
much as practical. The intent of testing is to demonstrate performance of each mode of
system operation as effectively and efficiently as possible.
Repeatable
Although the Commissioning Manager will develop and oversee the execution of FPTs
when they are implemented at the end of construction, the test procedures are required to
be designed to be referenced by future Facilities Management staff for recommissioning
purposes. As such, the test procedures should be designed to stand alone and be
understood by reasonably knowledgeable building operations personnel without the
Commissioning Manager’s involvement.
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The action required for each step should not be open to interpretation in the field. For
example, a step that reads, “Put the system into economizer mode,” does not explain how
that should be done. The Commissioning Manager should define whether that should be
accomplished by overriding outdoor air inputs, overriding return air inputs, changing
setpoints, overriding the economizer mode software point, or some other method
appropriate for the system and sequence being tested. Given the differences between
building automation systems and their programming, a systems’ reaction is likely to vary
depending on how the action is performed. To the greatest extent practical, this needs to
be understood by the Commissioning Manager prior to the start of field testing.
Unambiguous Pass/Fail Acceptance Criteria
For each step of the test procedure, there should be a pass/fail definition of acceptable
response. This typically is a description of how each device in a system is designed to
react to the scripted action imposed on the system.
In the interest of field testing efficiency, the acceptance criteria should be clearly defined
in terms that everyone in the field can understand and agree on. Valves and dampers
should “open” or “close;” fans and pumps shall “start” or “stop;” modulating devices
shall “modulate higher” or “modulate lower.” Simply stating that the system should
respond “as specified,” is not acceptable in an FPT procedure.
Customized
Each test procedure must reflect the final design and approved shop drawings for the
unique systems in each project. There should be nothing “not applicable” in a project’s
FPT, i.e., if a step or reaction is not applicable, it should be removed from the procedure.
Sampling Strategies
The Contractor can employ a sampling strategy to functionally test a fraction of the total
number of non-life safety or non-critical equipment that are identical or near identical
pieces of equipment (e.g., terminal units, occupancy sensors, exhaust fans, etc.). The
sampling strategy must be well-defined and approved by AU Facilities during the Design
Phase and documented in the Final Commissioning Plan and the Commissioning
Specification. The sampling strategy must define the applicable project-specific
equipment, the percent of randomly selected equipment to be tested, the failure rate
threshold, and recourse plan if excessive failures are discovered.
The Mechanical, Electrical, TAB, and Controls Contractors will review and comment on the
efficiency and safety of the proposed test steps, and the Facilities Management Commissioning
Authority will review for completeness and rigor. The Commissioning Manager will incorporate
Facilities Management Commissioning Authority’s and the Contractors’ recommendations as
appropriate. It is the review activity that helps prevent surprises in the field on test day. Upon
incorporation of the accepted Facilities Management Commissioning Authority and Contractor
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comments, the Commissioning Manager will issue final FPTs for use in the system functional
performance testing process.
Refer to Section 7 for examples of both Prefunctional Checklists and Functional Performance
Test Procedures. These examples are intended to communicate format and level of rigor. The
actual project checklists and test procedures will be customized to match the final design
requirements for each system.
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Acceptance Phase Commissioning Coordination Meetings
The Commissioning Manager will plan, facilitate and document Acceptance Phase
Commissioning Coordination Meetings. These meetings will be heavily focused on system
readiness for Functional Performance Testing and scheduling of that testing. Acceptance Phase
Commissioning Coordination Meetings will be held as frequently as deemed necessary by the
Commissioning Manager to keep the Commissioning process on track for completion prior to
Substantial Completion.
Test, Adjust, and Balance (TAB) Report Review
The TAB Contractor will prepare a balancing report documenting that all air and hydronic
systems have been adjusted and are within acceptable design values. The Facilities Management
Commissioning Authority and the Commissioning Manager will review the report submitted by
the TAB Contractor, concurrent with the Design Team as the TAB Contractor completes work
on individual systems (i.e., not all systems need to be balanced before the reporting process
begins). The Commissioning Manager will verify that all required data has been collected, that
the measured results are in compliance with the design documents, and that any non-compliance
items have been resolved and rebalanced prior to the start of Functional Performance Testing.
The Facilities Management reviewers will submit their comments to the Commissioning
Manager who will consolidate all comments and forward them to the Design Team. The Design
team will address these comments, incorporating them as appropriate into their formal TAB
report review response to the Contractor. The Design Team will provide written responses to
each TAB report review comment to the Commissioning Manager.
Refer to Section 7 for an example of the Document Review Template.
Systems Training Delivery
The Commissioning Manager will facilitate the scheduling of Systems Training with the
Facilities Management Commissioning Authority, the Design Team, and the Construction Team.
The training events will be coordinated for the convenience of the trainees, i.e., between shifts,
manageable amounts of training at a time to accommodate trainees’ other responsibilities, etc.
The Commissioning Manager will lead the Systems Training sessions with most agenda items
presented by members of the Design Team and Construction Team.
The Facilities Management Commissioning Authority will schedule and coordinate the video
recording of the Systems Training sessions with American University resources.
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O&M Training Delivery
After the Training Agendas have been reviewed and accepted by the Facilities Management
Commissioning Authority, the Commissioning Manager will convene a meeting with the
Contractors and the Facilities Management Commissioning Authority to schedule the individual
O&M Training sessions. The training events will be coordinated for the convenience of the
trainees, i.e., between shifts, small amounts of training at a time to accommodate trainees’ other
responsibilities, etc. Training will be concurrent with equipment start-up by the Contractor.
The Contractor will formally document each training session and the acceptance of the training.
Documentation of Facilities Management acceptance will require that someone representing the
trainees formally and in writing accept each training session as complying with that session’s
Training Agenda. The Commissioning Manager will collect this documentation in the form of
fully executed Training Agendas and include them as part of the Final Commissioning Report.
The Facilities Management Commissioning Authority will schedule and coordinate the video
recording of the O&M Training sessions with American University resources.
Prefunctional Checklists Completion
The prefunctional checklists are used to document that the systems are fully installed, connected,
started-up, programmed, integrated and have successfully passed their respective Functional
Performance Tests in a contractor-only dry run. Fully executed Prefunctional Checklists are the
Contractor’s validation that the systems are ready for successful Functional Performance Testing
witnessed by Facilities Management and the Commissioning Manager. The Prefunctional
Checklists will be documented in writing by personnel representing the responsible Contractors;
multiple Subcontractors will need to sign-off on each system’s checklist.
These checklists are primarily inspections and procedures to prepare the equipment or system for
initial operation (e.g., oil levels, fan belt tension, labels affixed, gauges in place, sensor
calibration, etc.). However, some checklist items entail simple testing of a component, a piece of
equipment or system (such as measuring the voltage imbalance on a three phase pump motor of a
chiller system). Each piece of equipment is to receive full checkout by the Contractors. No
sampling strategies will be permitted.
All building automation system trend logs required for a system must be programmed and
collecting data before the PFCs are completed and submitted by the Contractors.
Functional Performance Test Plans
The Commissioning Manager will prepare and distribute Functional Performance Test Plans
prior to the start of Functional Performance Testing. This will allow the Construction Team to
review the proposed testing schedule; to understand which test procedures will be conducted
during a specific testing period; to schedule the appropriate people to be in attendance for each
test; and to verify that the necessary equipment is available when testing begins.
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The Facilities Management Commissioning Authority will schedule Facilities Management staff
to participate in and witness Functional Performance Testing based on the schedule outlined in
each Test Plan.
Functional Performance Testing
Functional Performance Testing is the technical culmination of the Commissioning process for
systems acceptance by the Facilities Management Commissioning Authority and should be
performed prior to Substantial Completion.
The Commissioning Manager will field-direct, witness, and document the Functional
Performance Test Procedure (FPT) for each system to be commissioned. Although the
Commissioning Manager directs the tests, the Contractors will manipulate the systems and
controls in accordance with the FPTs reviewed and accepted by all team members before the
start of testing. The Facilities Management representatives will witness and participate in the
Functional Performance Testing, as determined by Facilities Management, to understand how the
systems operate and how optimal performance can be maintained.
Trend Log Review
The Contractor will download and submit electronic trend data to the Commissioning Manager
for review at a time scheduled by the Facilities Management Commissioning Authority and the
Commissioning Manager. This may be prior to the start of Functional Performance Testing,
immediately following Functional Performance Testing, or after occupancy.
The trend data will be submitted in editable spreadsheet format and in color graphs designed as
specified in the Prefunctional Checklist for each affected system.
Any trend logs demonstrating performance not meeting the construction document requirements
will be re-run, following remediation of the problems, and re-submitted to the Commissioning
Manager for review.
Commissioning Action List
The Commissioning Manager will maintain a Commissioning Action List - starting in the Design
Phase and continuing through the Warranty Phase - to track the status of all Commissioningrelated items. The Commissioning Action List includes process-related and technical-related
issues associated with successful completion of the Commissioning process.
For each deficiency found during Functional Performance Testing, the Commissioning Manager
will add the item to the Commissioning Action List. The Commissioning Action List is the
vehicle for communicating, tracking, and documenting the status and correction of each
deficiency.
The Commissioning Manager shares the Commissioning Action List with the Contractors who
inform the Commissioning Manager in writing upon correction of each problem with an
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explanation of what was done to resolve the issue. If the Functional Performance Test
demonstrates a system performs as designed but does not meet the OPR criteria for that system,
the associated Commissioning Action List item will be assigned to the Design Team to engage
them in the issue resolution process.
Upon notification of the completion of a Commissioning Action Item, the Commissioning
Manager will schedule re-testing for the affected system to verify satisfactory resolution of the
deficiency.
Refer to Section 7 for the Commissioning Action List template.
Functional Performance Re-Testing
The Commissioning Manager will field-direct, witness, and document Functional Performance
Re-Testing for each system that failed to pass its initial FPT. For systems tested with a sampling
strategy, as defined in the Final Functional Performance Test Procedures, additional samples will
need to be tested during re-testing if the failures of the initial sample exceed the failure rate
threshold.
The extent and level of rigor of retesting will be as the Commissioning Manager deems
necessary to confirm successful resolution of the initial deficiencies without sacrificing
performance elements which had originally passed the system FPT.
Although the Commissioning Manager directs the re-tests, the Contractors will manipulate the
systems and controls. Facilities Management representatives will witness and participate in the
Functional Performance Re-Testing as determined by Facilities Management.
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Warranty Information Hand-off
The Contractor and the AU Construction Manager will provide warranty information to the
Facilities Management Commissioning Authority for the commissioned systems. The warranty
information will be transferred prior to Substantial Completion and will include, but not be
limited to, master equipment list; warranty start and end dates; manufacturer contact information;
extended warranty (if any) details; planned maintenance activities required to keep equipment
under warranty; etc. The Facilities Management Commissioning Authority will review and
approve the warranty information submitted at the end of construction for compliance with the
specifications.
Occupant Training Delivery
The Commissioning Manager will facilitate the scheduling and delivery of Occupant Training
with the Facilities Management Commissioning Authority and representatives of the building
occupants. The training events will be coordinated for the convenience of the trainees, i.e.,
between shifts, manageable amounts of training at a time to accommodate trainees’ other
responsibilities, etc.
The Commissioning Manager will lead the Occupant Training sessions with participation by the
Facilities Management Commissioning Authority.
The Facilities Management Commissioning Authority will schedule and coordinate the video
recording of the Occupant Training sessions with American University resources.
Deferred Testing
Functional Performance Tests (FPTs) may need to be deferred until after Substantial Completion
for a variety of reasons. The most common reasons include (1) HVAC systems may need to have
different weather conditions than those at the end of construction and (2) commissioned systems
may need to have a load put on them before testing can be considered meaningful. FPTs that
occur after Substantial Completion will be conducted, documented, and tracked in a manner
identical to the Acceptance Phase process.
As-Built Documentation Review
The AU Construction Manager will provide the Facilities Management Commissioning
Authority with as-built documentation including, but not limited to, (1) record installation
drawings and (2) the final building automation system controls manual. The as-built building
automation system controls manual will include the final “as commissioned” system schematics,
sequences of operations, setpoints, and alarm limits.
These documents will be reviewed by the Commissioning Manager and Facilities Management
staff. The Facilities Management reviewers will submit their comments to the Commissioning
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Manager who will consolidate all comments and forward them to the AU Construction Manager
for resolution by the Design and Construction Teams.
Commissioning Report
Following resolution and/or acceptance of all Commissioning Action Items, the Commissioning
Manager will prepare the Commissioning Report. The report will be a compilation of
documentation (both technical and process-related) associated with the Commissioning process.
It will be prefaced with an Executive Summary documenting the final system status compared to
the Owner’s Project Requirements document.
The Commissioning Report will include at least the following sections:
1. Introduction
2. Executive Summary
3. Owner’s Project Requirements
4. Basis of Design
5. Commissioning Plan
6. Commissioning Specification Section
7. Commissioning Action List
8. Commissioning Coordination Meeting Minutes
9. Warranty Phase Check-up Meeting Minutes
10. Design Review Comments
11. Submittal Review Comments
12. TAB Report Review Comments
13. As-Built Documentation Review Comments
14. O&M Manual Review Comments
15. O&M Training Plan
16. O&M Training Agendas (fully executed)
17. Systems Training Agendas
18. Occupant Training Agendas
19. Prefunctional Checklists (fully executed)
20. Functional Performance Test Plans
21. Blank Functional Performance Test Procedures
The Commissioning Manager will submit the Commissioning Report to the Facilities
Management Commissioning Authority for review.
The Commissioning Manager will amend the Commissioning Report at the end of the Warranty
Phase to document pertinent Warranty Phase activities, findings, decisions, etc.
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Systems Manual & On-Going Commissioning Plan
The Commissioning Manager will collect and compile the Systems Manual & On-Going
Commissioning Plan, based on American University standards for this document. At a minimum,
these document shall include the following for the commissioned systems:
Owner’s Project Requirements
Basis of Design
Integrated Building Systems Operating Instructions
System Schematic Diagrams
As-Built Control Sequences of Operation and Initial Setpoints
Planned Maintenance Activities and Recommended Frequencies
Recommended Control System Sensor & Actuator Calibration Frequencies
Recommended Building Automation System Trend Logs for On-Going Commissioning
Monitoring and Evaluation
9. Recommended System Re-Testing Frequencies
10. Blank Functional Performance Test Procedures for Re-Testing
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
In the Design Phase the Commissioning Manager will prepare an outline of the Systems Manual
& On-Going Commissioning Plan along with assigned roles and responsibilities for project team
members to produce the various elements of the document. These requirements will be
incorporated into the Commissioning Specification and included in the bid documents.
During the Construction Phase, the Commissioning Manager, Design Team, and Construction
Team will prepare a preliminary schedule of when each element will be submitted to the
Commissioning Manager over the course of the project.
The Commissioning Manager will submit the Systems Manual & On-Going Commissioning
Plan to the Facilities Management Commissioning Authority for review.
Warranty Phase Check-up & Meeting
No later than 2 month before the end of the Warranty Phase, a warranty meeting will be planned,
facilitated, and documented by the Commissioning Manager. This meeting is an opportunity for
Facilities Management and other AU Department representatives to provide feedback on the
effectiveness and efficiency of the new equipment and systems. The Design Team and
Construction Team are required to participate in the warranty meeting.
The Facilities Management Commissioning Authority will oversee the collection of operations
issues, concerns, challenges, etc., throughout the Warranty Phase in order for the warranty
meeting to be as comprehensive and meaningful as practical.
Information received by the Design Team and Construction Team will be used to track and
correct warranty-related issues; to contribute to future Owner's Project Requirements documents;
and to refine American University’s project delivery process.
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On-Going Commissioning Activities
AU Facilities addresses changes in occupancy, use, maintenance and repair and makes periodic
adjustments and reviews of building operating systems and procedures essential for optimal
energy efficiency and service provision.
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Commissioning Documentation
A.
Commissioning Action List Template
B.
Document Review Template
C.
Training Plan Example
D.
Training Agenda Example
E.
Example Prefunctional Checklists
F.
Example Functional Performance Test Procedures
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AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
COMMISSIONING ACTION LIST
TEMPLATE
ACTION
ITEM #
1
DATE
LOGGED
02/20/12
2
02/20/12
3
02/20/12
ENTRY TYPE
Meeting Minutes
Document
Review
Verbal
4
02/20/12
5
6
RESPONSIBLE
TEAM
MEMBER(S)
ITEM DESCRIPTION
AU
Submit requested documentation
Review RFIs for commissioningCx manager
related issues.
QSE
Submit requested documentation
Correct deficiency
QSE
TECHNICAL
CATEGORY
General
COMMENT
GENERATOR
MEM
General
MEM
General
MEM
Site Observation
General
CEM
02/20/12
Verification
Testing
Mechanical
RTE
Controls
Contractor
02/20/12
Meeting Minutes
Mechanical
MSM
Controls
Contractor
Correct system schematic in as-built
controls documentation.
Perform point-to-point checkout of
control system points mapped to the
campus front end computer after
communications have been
established.
STATUS
OPEN
EXPECTED
COMPLETION
DATE
2/22/2012
STATUS UPDATE
CLOSE DATE
2/21/12: Documentation submitted
02/21/12: This was the problem, this
is how it was fixed. Cx Manager to
verify.
02/21/12
ON GOING
CLOSED
2/22/2012
READY TO
VERIFY
2/22/2012
AS BUILTS
2/22/2012
DEFERRED
12/31/12
7
8
9
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AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
COMMISSIONING REVIEW COMMENTS
TEMPLATE
American University
Comment
Number
MECHANICAL
Project Name
Document Set (Name, Date)
C = Critical
CO = Coordinate
S = Suggestion
Q = Question
E = Energy
Initial
Comment
Date
Comment
Generator
Type
Number
Date
System(s)
CO
3/7/2011
RTE
Dwg
M4.1
2/21/2012
HVAC
M001
M002
C
Reference
3/7/2011
RTE
Spec
15823
2/21/2012
HVAC
Status
Commissioning Review Comment
Design Team Response
The hot water supply pipe riser going up from
Will be corrected in 100% CD
CLOSED the 2nd floor is not shown entering the 3rd
documents.
floor.
OPEN
Commissioning Manager Backcheck
Confirmed corrected.
If the boiler manufacturer's control panel is to
control the boilers and their on/off/modulating
control, this specification section should
include a sequence of operation for that
control. Also, the points to be shared between
the boiler control panel and the central
automation system need to be define.
ELECTRICAL
E001
LIFE SAFETY
L001
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EXAMPLE:
O&M STAFF EQUIPMENT TRAINING PLAN
Description
Scope
1
EQUIPMENT
Spec
Section
Pre-Occ 1Pre-Occ 1Pre-Occ
Scope A Scope B Scope C Post-Occ
Hours
Hours
Hours
Hours
Trainer Information
MECHANICAL
Heat Pumps
Heat
Pumps
Hydronic Pumps
Hydronic
Pumps
Rooftop Units
Rooftop
Units
Energy Recovery Units/Heat Recovery Units Energy
Recovery
VAV Terminal Units
VAV
Terminal
Terminal Heaters (UH, BBH, IFR)
Terminal
Heaters
Guard Shack Air Conditioning Unit
ACU
Exhaust Fans
Makeup Air Units
HVLS Fans
Direct Steam Heater
Domestic Hot Water Mixing Valves
VFDs
Plant Systems Controls
Office Systems Controls
ELECTRICAL
Lighting Controls
4
4
2
Total
Hours
Video
Recorded
Primary
Responsible
Contractor
8
Mech
2
Mech
4
4
8
Mech
4
4
8
Mech
2
Mech
1
Mech
2
1
2
Exhaust
Fans
Makeup
Air Units
HVLS
Fans
Direct
Steam
Domestic
Hot Water
VFDs
1
2
Plant
Systems
Office
Systems
Lighting
Controls
2
Mech
8
Mech
1
1
Mech
2
2
Mech
1
1
Mech
2
4
Mech/Elec
8
4
12
Mech
8
4
12
Mech
8
4
12
Elec
4
Company
E-mail
Phone number
Date
Time
Tracking
Location
Agenda
Approved
Training
Session
Complete
Training
Session
Approved
Mech
1
4
Name
Scheduling
1
General Scope Codes (refer to the specific equipment Training Agenda for additional details)
A. Provide an overview of the purpose and operation of this equipment, including required interactions of trainees with the equipment. (Approximately 15 to 30 minutes)
B. At an intermediate level , provide technical information regarding the purpose, operation and maintenance of this equipment, expecting that serious malfunctions will be addressed by factory reps. (Approximately 1 to 2 hours)
C. At a very technical level , provide information regarding the purpose, operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of this equipment, expecting that almost all operation, service and repair will be provided by the trainees. (Hours vary by level of complexity.)
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Training Plan Example
EXAMPLE
VAV TERMINAL UNITS WITH REHEAT RADIATION
PREFUNCTIONAL CHECKLIST
THIS FORM TO BE COMPLETED BY GENERAL CONTRACTOR
NAME: ________________________________________________
Contractor Notes
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
DEVICE LOCATIONS
VAV box controller, reheat shutoff valves, strainer, reheat
1
control valve, and volume damper are easily accessible.
2
VAV box, reheat coil, and radiation are replaceable without
removing other systems (ductwork, conduit, piping, etc.).
VAV thermostat is not subjected to direct sunlight or other
temperature influencing sources.
POWER AND COMMUNICATION
3
VAV 0-067
VAV 1-025
DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
4
Control damper responds to BMS commands.
DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
5
Hot water reheat control valve responds to BMS commands.
DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
6
Radiation control valve responds to BMS commands.
DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
7
BMS graphics screen is complete and points have been
properly mapped to the central energy management system
(EMS)
DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
11
DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
12 Successful leak test results submitted (233600-3.3).
DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
13 Successful operational test results submitted (233600-3.3).
DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
System is able to fully execute all steps of the sequence of
operations and is able to maintain all system setpoints.
SENSOR CALIBRATION
Airflow sensor is calibrated and showing accurate values at
9
the BMS front-end computer.
8
10
Thermostat temperature sensor is calibrated and showing
accurate values at the BMS front-end computer.
Local thermostat temperature setpoint matches BMS
temperature setpoint.
EQUIPMENT STARTUP AND QUALITY CONTROL TESTS
REPORTS & DOCUMENTATION
14 Associated air handling unit PFC has been submitted.
15
Air side testing, adjusting, and balancing information has
been submitted and deficiencies corrected.
DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
16
Water side testing, adjusting, and balancing information has
been submitted and deficiencies corrected.
DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
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EXAMPLE
LIGHTING CONTROLS
PREFUNCTIONAL CHECKLIST
THIS FORM TO BE COMPLETED BY GENERAL CONTRACTOR
NAME: ________________________________________________
Lighting Control
System
Service Area
Contractor Notes
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
INSTALLATION
Lighting Controller located and mounted in a location where
1
audible noise is acceptable
DATE APPROVED
2
Lighting Controller voltage wiring is at least six (6) feet from
sound and electronic equipment wiring.
DATE APPROVED
3
Clearance on left and right side of the relay cabinets is 1 1/2 " or
greater
DATE APPROVED
4
Lighting Control cabinets are easily accessible for adjustment,
repair, and replacement.
DATE APPROVED
5
Cabinets are cleaned of all dust, debris, metal particles.
DATE APPROVED
6
Relay cabinet anchored and supported per manufacturer's
recommendations
DATE APPROVED
7
Boardroom Dimming system installation complete and
operational
DATE APPROVED
8
Ultrasonic ceiling mounted occupancy sensors are located a
minimum of six (6) feet from HVAC supply/return vents
DATE APPROVED
9
Sensors mounted over doorways are placed one (1) foot inside
threshold.
DATE APPROVED
10
All occupancy sensors are easily accessible for adjustment,
repair, and replacement.
DATE APPROVED
11
All daylight photosensors are easily accessible for adjustment,
repair, and replacement.
DATE APPROVED
12
Digital Pushbutton Stations are installed and operate designated
light fixtures according to the construction documents.
DATE APPROVED
13
Outdoor photocell is mounted facing northern sky and pointed
away from nighttime light sources.
DATE APPROVED
14
Component/subsystems are clearly and correctly identified with
temporary/permanent labels
DATE APPROVED
15
Fluorescent ballasts are installed such that both lighting fixture
and ballast are grounded.
DATE APPROVED
16
Dedicated power circuit provided and used only for power
to the control electronics in the relay cabinets
DATE APPROVED
17
Minimum 18AWG stranded wire installed for all low voltage
wiring
DATE APPROVED
18
All field wiring is completed
DATE APPROVED
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EXAMPLE
LIGHTING CONTROLS
PREFUNCTIONAL CHECKLIST
THIS FORM TO BE COMPLETED BY GENERAL CONTRACTOR
NAME: ________________________________________________
Lighting Control
System
Service Area
19
20
21
22
23
23.a
23.b
23.c
Contractor Notes
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
All connections securely fastened in accordance with
recommended torque values
Verify labeling of field and interconnecting wiring is completed
Verify circuit breakers feeding lighting circuits are rated for
intended purpose
For best lamp life, verify installed fluorescent lamps have a
logged 100 hours of operation prior to any dimming or testing of
dimming.
Network installation(s) is per manufacturer's recommendations:
Manufacturer's recommended network wiring has been
installed
Network cable not in close proximity to AC wiring and all
control/power wiring in conduit
Network cable is run separately from line voltage and does not
pass near any source of electrical noise such as fluorescent
circuits or motor wiring.
DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
23.d
Network drain/shields are tied together at connectors.
DATE APPROVED
23.e
Network drain/shields are grounded at one point only
DATE APPROVED
Last control station or dimmer cabinet on each end of network
run has been terminated with jumper per manufacturer's
requirements.
No bare conductors showing at terminations on low voltage
23.g
input wiring.
SAFETY DEVICES
Emergency input contact to Lighting Controllers (including Mini Z
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daylight harvest controllers) wired if applicable
23.f
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DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
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EXAMPLE
LIGHTING CONTROLS
PREFUNCTIONAL CHECKLIST
THIS FORM TO BE COMPLETED BY GENERAL CONTRACTOR
NAME: ________________________________________________
Lighting Control
System
Service Area
Contractor Notes
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
POWER AND COMMUNICATION
25
All occupancy sensors activate the appropriate light fixtures.
DATE APPROVED
26
All daylight photosensors are connected, programmed and
operating properly.
DATE APPROVED
27
Exterior lighting photocell connected, programmed and operating
properly.
DATE APPROVED
28
Digital Pushbutton Stations connected, programmed and
operating properly.
DATE APPROVED
29
Dimming system Class 2 Wiring installed as required by
manufacturer's requirements including use of CAT5 wiring
DATE APPROVED
30
All control system programming is complete
DATE APPROVED
Control system programs backed up to prevent loss during
power outage as applicable.
SENSOR CALIBRATION
All occupancy sensors have been set to the time delays outlined
32
in the OPR.
31
DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
33
All daylight photosensors have been set to the light levels
outlined in the OPR or at minimum levels per IESNA standards
DATE APPROVED
34
Exterior photocell has been set
DATE APPROVED
EQUIPMENT STARTUP AND QUALITY CONTROL TESTS
Each circuit has been tested for short circuits before connection
35
to relay.
Proper operation of each relay has been verified by using the
override buttons
REPORTS & DOCUMENTATION
36
37
DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
None.
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E2 PFC Lighting Controls.xls
EXAMPLE
MV SWITCHGEAR ATO
PREFUNCTIONAL CHECKLIST
THIS FORM TO BE COMPLETED BY GENERAL CONTRACTOR
NAME: ________________________________________________
MV ATO
Service Area
All
Contractor Notes
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
Switchgear Automatic Transfer Operation (ATO)
1
Wiring is completed (interconnection, control power etc.)
DATE APPROVED
2
Control wiring has been verified.
DATE APPROVED
3
Temporary control power is available so the operation of the
switches can be verified before the utility energizes the
feeders.
DATE APPROVED
4
Switches have been opened and closed manually and using
the controls on the front panel.
DATE APPROVED
5
The sequence of operation has been successfully performed
(automatic transfer operation).
DATE APPROVED
6
Temporary Power available for test equipment.
DATE APPROVED
7
Installation is complete and ready for verification testing.
DATE APPROVED
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EXAMPLE
GENERATOR
PREFUNCTIONAL CHECKLIST
THIS FORM TO BE COMPLETED BY GENERAL CONTRACTOR
NAME: ________________________________________________
Engine
Generator
Service Area
All
Contractor Notes
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
Engine Generator
Ground bus(ses) have been installed and terminated to
1
ground grid system
DATE APPROVED
2
Permanent labels for bus, section, breakers and devices
installed
DATE APPROVED
3
Electrical equipment clean of construction debris, dust, and
moisture and egress routes from electrical room are
unobstructed.
DATE APPROVED
4
All bolted connections securely fastened in accordance with
recommended torque values
DATE APPROVED
5
Generator neutral bus is solidly grounded by factory-installed
bonding jumper as specified for a four-pole system
DATE APPROVED
6
Generator frame and enclosure bonded to ground
DATE APPROVED
7
Generator anchored in place according to manufacturer’s
recommendations
DATE APPROVED
8
All bolted electrical connections have been tightened to their
proper torque values. (Note: some connections will be
disconnected as part of the functional testing. These
connections will be field torqued to proper settings at the
conclusion of the field-testing.)
DATE APPROVED
9
Manufacturer’s field service personnel have completed
preliminary checkout and startup
DATE APPROVED
10 Engine lube oil system is fully operational and free of leaks
DATE APPROVED
11 Engine coolant system is fully operational and free of leaks
DATE APPROVED
12 Fuel supply system tank is full and ready for operation
DATE APPROVED
13 Engine exhaust is fully operational and free of leaks
DATE APPROVED
14 Engine exhaust has rain cap installed at exterior outlet
DATE APPROVED
15 Engine exhaust has condensate drain installed at silencer
DATE APPROVED
16 Batteries are fully charged and in service
DATE APPROVED
Generator remote annunciation panel is remotely installed,
17 electrically connected and fully operational to comply with
NFPA 110, Level 1 system.
DATE APPROVED
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EXAMPLE
GENERATOR
PREFUNCTIONAL CHECKLIST
THIS FORM TO BE COMPLETED BY GENERAL CONTRACTOR
NAME: ________________________________________________
Engine
Generator
Service Area
All
Contractor Notes
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
Generator remote E-stop is remotely installed, electrically
18 connected and fully operational to comply with NFPA 110,
Level 1 system
DATE APPROVED
Generator control wiring to building management control
panel is installed, electrically connected and fully operational
DATE APPROVED
All Overcurrent protective devices have been installed at the
20 proper ampere rating and all settings have been adjusted to
match the final approved system Coordination Study.
DATE APPROVED
21 Utility Power is available and connected for system operation
DATE APPROVED
19
22
All status and alarm indicators are installed and functioning
properly.
DATE APPROVED
All field and interconnecting wiring is completed and labeled
23 at each end with visible and readable tags, printed markings
on the conductors are NOT acceptable
DATE APPROVED
Testing agency or manufacturer's representative has been
24 scheduled to perform the test and the commissioning
authority has been notified of the testing date.
DATE APPROVED
Test equipment requirements have been reviewed with the
testing agency or manufacturer's representative.
DATE APPROVED
25
26 Power available for test equipment.
DATE APPROVED
27 Installation is complete and ready for verification testing.
DATE APPROVED
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THIS FORM TO BE COMPLETED BY GENERAL CONTRACTOR
NAME: ________________________________________________
EXAMPLE
AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH
PREFUNCTIONAL CHECKLIST
Automatic
Transfer Switch
Service Area
All
Contractor Notes
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
Automatic Transfer Switch
1
Electrical room grounding system complete.
DATE APPROVED
2
Ground bus(ses) have been installed and terminated to
ground grid system
DATE APPROVED
3
Doors to electrical room installed and locks or temporary
security measures installed.
DATE APPROVED
4
Electrical room clear of storage, temporary equipment, etc.
DATE APPROVED
5
6
7
Permanent labels for bus, section, breakers and devices
installed
Electrical equipment clean of construction debris, dust, and
moisture and egress routes from electrical room are
unobstructed.
All bolted connections securely fastened in accordance with
recommended torque values
DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
8
Working clearances meet NEC and contract documents and
ATS has been installed on a level housekeeping pad
DATE APPROVED
9
ATS anchored per manufacturer’s instruction
DATE APPROVED
10 All enclosure panels and doors in place, fitted, undamaged
DATE APPROVED
All field and interconnecting wiring is completed and labeled
11 at each end with visible and readable tags, printed markings
on the conductors are NOT acceptable
DATE APPROVED
NORMAL and EMERGENCY sources are available for
testing.
DATE APPROVED
12
All settings have been adjusted to Engineer's provided
settings.
Testing agency has been scheduled to perform the test and
14 the commissioning authority has been notified of the testing
date.
Test equipment requirements have been reviewed with the
15
testing agency.
13
16 Installation is complete and ready for verification testing.
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DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
DATE APPROVED
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E5 PFC EXAMPLE Automatic Transfer Switch.xls
EXAMPLE
VAV WITH REHEAT AND PERIMETER HEAT
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TEST
Passed 0
Tested 0
Pass?
Initial Test Date ?
Retest 1 ?
Retest 2 ?
VAV 0-067
Room(s) Served
Max Cooling CFM
Min Cooling CFM
Max Heating CFM
Min Heating CFM
Occupied Space Temperature Cooling Setpoint
Occupied Space Temperature Heating Setpoint
ACTION
DEVICE LOCATIONS
1
Observe VAV box
2
Observe reheat coil location.
3
4
5
Observe reheat hot water valve
location
Observe perimeter radiation hot
water valve location
VAV 1-025
2,400
1,200
2,400
1,200
VAV 1-061
1,100
1,050
1,100
1,050
2,400
1,200
2,400
1,200
Notes
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
Removable without removing
ductwork or piping.
Re-heat coil removable without
removing ductwork or piping.
Accessible for maintenance or
replacement
Accessible for maintenance or
replacement
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
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Pass?
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Airflow increases to cooling
maximum CFM.
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Reheat valve is closed.
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
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Pass?
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Observe temperature sensor location Temporary location
TEST INITIATION
6
Record Initial Performance
Parameters
Space temperature setpoint
Space temperature
VAV discharge temperature
Supply airflow setpoint
Supply airflow
Damper position
Reheat valve position
Perimeter heating valve position
OCCUPIED COOLING
7
8
Perimeter heating valve is closed.
Override the space temperature to:
cooling setpoint plus 4 F. (Or adjust Record airflow setpoint
control setpoints to achieve the same Record airflow
system reaction.)
Record damper position
VAV discharge temperature is
about equal to the AHU discharge
air temperature.
Record VAV discharge
temperature
Override the space temperature to:
VAV airflow.
cooling setpoint minus 1.5 F. (Or
Reheat valve position.
adjust control setpoints to achieve the
Perimeter heating valve position.
same system reaction.) After 5 to 10
minutes, record the system
VAV discharge temperature.
parameters.
Record damper position
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F1 FPT Terminal Units EXAMPLE.xlsx
EXAMPLE
VAV WITH REHEAT AND PERIMETER HEAT
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TEST
Passed 0
Tested 0
Pass?
Initial Test Date ?
Retest 1 ?
Retest 2 ?
VAV 0-067
Room(s) Served
Max Cooling CFM
Min Cooling CFM
Max Heating CFM
Min Heating CFM
Occupied Space Temperature Cooling Setpoint
Occupied Space Temperature Heating Setpoint
ACTION
OCCUPIED HEATING
9
Override the space temperature to:
heating setpoint minus 4 F. (Or
adjust control setpoints to achieve the
same system reaction.) Override the
outside air temperature to 39 F (or
change perimeter heating lock-out
setpoint).
VAV 1-025
2,400
1,200
2,400
1,200
VAV 1-061
1,100
1,050
1,100
1,050
2,400
1,200
2,400
1,200
Notes
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
Airflow at heating CFM.
Reheat valve opens to100%
before the perimeter heating
valve opens? Sequence of
operation is not clear.
Perimeter heating valve opens to
100%.
Discharge air temperature
increases
Record airflow
Record damper position
Record VAV discharge
temperature
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Insert Value
Insert Value
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Insert Value
Insert Value
Insert Value
Insert Value
Override the outside air temperature
10 to 41 F (or change the perimeter
heating lock-out setpoint).
Perimeter heating valve closes.
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Override the outside air temperature
11 to 39 F (or change the perimeter
heating lock-out setpoint).
Perimeter heating valve opens.
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Perimeter heating valve closes to
0% open prior to the reheat valve
closing? Sequence of operation
is not clear.
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
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Perimeter heating valve position.
Insert Value
Insert Value
Insert Value
VAV discharge temperature.
Insert Value
Insert Value
Insert Value
Alarm to the operator's console.
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Alarm to the operator's console.
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Terminal unit resumes normal
operation
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Override the space temperature to:
heating setpoint plus 1.5 F. (Or
adjust control setpoints to achieve the VAV airflow
12
same system reaction.) After 5 to 10
Record damper position
minutes, record the system
Reheat valve position.
parameters.
UNOCCUPIED MODE
13 Not applicable for this project.
ALARMS
Override the space temperature to 5
14 F below the space temperature
setpoint.
Override the space temperature to 5
15 F above the space temperature
setpoint.
TEST CONCLUSION
Deactivate any system over-rides
16
(setpoints, sensors, modes).
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F1 FPT Terminal Units EXAMPLE.xlsx
EXAMPLE
LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TEST
TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Test Name
Light Level
Equipment Description
Light Level Meter
Action
Expected Result
Status
Comments
Notes/Reference
Initial
Date
INSTALLATION
Prior to functional testing, for best lamp life, verify installed fluorescent lamps have a logged 100 hours of operation prior to any dimming or testing of dimming.
a
b
1.1
Verify Installation of lighting control devices.
c
1.2
Verify installation of lighting controllers
Pass?
Pass?
Outdoor photocell is mounted facing northern sky
and pointed away from nighttime light sources.
Pass?
a
Lighting Controller located and mounted in a
location where audible noise is acceptable
Pass?
b
Lighting Controller voltage wiring is at least six (6)
feet from sound and electronic equipment wiring.
Pass?
c
e
f
Check the lighting circuit breakers to ensure that
they are duty rated.
Pass?
d
d
1.3
Ultrasonic ceiling mounted occupancy sensors are
mounted a minimum of six (6) feet from HVAC
supply/return vents
Sensors mounted over doorways are placed one
(1) foot inside threshold.
All occupancy and daylight photo sensors are
easily accessible for adjustment, repair, and
replacement.
Clearance on left and right side of the relay
cabinets is 1 1/2 " or greater
Lighting Control cabinets are easily accessible for
adjustment, repair, and replacement.
Cabinets are cleaned of all dust, debris, metal
particles.
Relay cabinet anchored and supported per
manufacturer's recommendations
Record results in applicable sensor
worksheets when checking function of
those sensors
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
a
Circuit breaker shall be rated for switching
functions “SWD”
Pass?
a
Correct occupancy sensing devices have been
installed.
Pass?
OPEN OFFICE SPACE LIGHTING CONTROL
2.1
Verify that the occupancy sensing devices installed
match with drawings, shop drawings and
specifications.
2.2
Time controller function controls lighting in Open
Office Spaces as expected
a
b
a
2.3
Lighting in open office spaces comes on at __ am
and turns off at __ pm.
A blink warning occurs 5 minutes prior to lighting
shut off.
Lighting in each zone turns ON when initiating
override
Pass?
Record results for each Open Office space
in Time Clock worksheet
Pass?
Pass?
Verify override control for each lighting zone.
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F2 FPT EXAMPLE Lighting Controls.xls
EXAMPLE
LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TEST
2.3
Action
Verify override control for each lighting zone.
b
c
2.4
2.5
Verify daylighting control within open office spaces.
a
Before __ am or after __ pm and after lighting in a
particular zone has automatically turned off, walk
by occupancy sensor and confirm that lighting
controlled by the occupancy sensor turns on.
Pass?
Record results for each sensor in
Occupancy Sensor worksheet. Note that
time ON may be user selected at time other
than __am to __pm. Record actual time
settings.
b
After a time delay of __ minutes, lighting in area
controlled by occupancy sensor turns off
Pass?
Note that sensors can be set to shorter
timeout settings for these test, but must be
set back to original setting - see worksheet
Verify daylight photosensor controls - record test
data for each daylight photosensor in Daylight
Photosensor worksheet
Verify occupancy sensor control of lighting during
evening and weekend hours.
Review system programming options
Return all changed control parameters and
conditions to their pre-set values.
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a
Confirm that schedules can be re-assigned and
confirm that modified schedules respond as
expected.
Confirm that holiday schedule is programmed as
required.
Time of day schedule, occupancy sensor timeout
delay and photosensor light level setpoints are
returned to initial settings.
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Notes/Reference
Initial
Date
Verify time in minutes of override control.
Pass?
a
b
2.7
Comments
Light level setpoint for Open Office Spaces
to be verified prior to initiating this test confirm that light level meets or exceeds
IES recommended standards at the task
surface (50 fc assumed). Record results for
each photosensor in Daylight Photosensor
worksheet
a
2.6
Expected Result
Status
Lighting in other zones (not pressed) remains OFF until the zone override is initiated for each
Pass?
particular zone.
Lighting override times out after _____ minutes and
Pass?
lighting turns OFF.
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Lighting Control
F2 FPT EXAMPLE Lighting Controls.xls
EXAMPLE
LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TEST
Action
HALLWAYS AND LOBBY LIGHTING CONTROL
3.1
Verify that the occupancy sensing devices installed
match with drawings, shop drawings and
specifications.
3.2
Time controller function controls lighting in Hallways
and Lobbies as expected
3.3
Expected Result
a
a
b
Correct occupancy sensing devices have been
installed.
Lighting in Hallways and Lobbies comes on at __
am and turns off at __ pm.
A blink warning occurs 5 minutes prior to lighting
shut off.
Comments
Notes/Reference
Initial
Date
Pass?
Pass?
Record results for each Hallway and Lobby
space in Time Clock worksheet
Pass?
a
Lighting in Lobby turns on when initiating override
Pass?
b
Lighting in other zones (not Lobby) remain off.
Lighting override times out after _____ minutes and
Lobby lighting turns off.
Pass?
Verify override control for Lobby lighting zone.
c
3.4
Status
a
Before __ am or after __ pm (same as Open Office
space time settings) and after lighting in Hallways
have automatically turned off, walk by occupancy
sensor and confirm that Hallway lighting controlled
by the occupancy sensor turns on.
b
After a time delay of __ minutes, lighting in Hallway
controlled by occupancy sensor turns off
Verify occupancy sensor control of Hallway Lighting
during evening and weekend hours.
Pass?
Verify time in minutes of override control.
Pass?
Record results for each sensor in
Occupancy Sensor worksheet. Note that
time on may be user selected at time other
than __am to __pm but should be same as
Open Office Space. Record actual time
settings.
Pass?
Note that sensors can be set to shorter
timeout settings for these test, but must be
set back to original setting - see worksheet
Time of day schedule, occupancy sensor timeout
delay and photosensor light level setpoints are
Pass?
returned to initial settings.
BATHROOM/RESTROOM, STORAGE CLOSETS AND ENCLOSED CORRIDORS - OCCUPANCY SENSOR VERIFICATION
3.5
Return all changed control parameters and
conditions to their pre-set values.
a
4.1
Verify that the occupancy sensing devices installed
match with drawings, shop drawings and
specifications.
a
Correct occupancy sensing devices have been
installed.
Pass?
4.2
Verify all ceiling mounted occupancy sensing
devices.
a
Ceiling mounted occupancy sensing devices have
been installed in the locations show on the design
drawings.
Pass?
4.3
Verify that lighting turns on when motion is sensed
a
4.4
Remain motionless for occupancy sensor timeout
setting
a
4.5
Return all changed control parameters and
conditions to their pre-set values.
a
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Upon entering the room, the light fixtures will switch
ON.
Light fixtures will remain on for __ minutes in
Restroom/Bathrooms, __ minutes in
storage/mechanical closets and __ minutes for
enclosed corridors
Occupancy sensor timeout delays are returned to
initial settings.
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Record each room in Occupancy Sensor
(OS) worksheet
Pass?
Pass?
Note that sensors can be set to shorter
timeout settings for these tests, but must be
set back to original setting - see Occupancy
Sensor Worksheet
Pass?
Lighting Control
F2 FPT EXAMPLE Lighting Controls.xls
EXAMPLE
LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TEST
Action
Expected Result
PRIVATE OFFICES AND CONFERENCE ROOM - LIGHTING CONTROL VERIFICATION
Status
5.1
Verify that the occupancy sensing devices installed
match with drawings, shop drawings and
specifications.
a
Correct occupancy sensing devices have been
installed.
Pass?
5.2
Verify all occupancy sensing devices.
a
Occupancy sensing devices PIR/Ultrasonic and
have been installed in the locations show on the
design drawings.
Pass?
5.3
Verify that lighting turns on when motion is sensed
a
Upon entering the room, the light fixtures will switch
ON.
Pass?
5.4
Remain motionless for occupancy sensor timeout
setting
a
Light fixtures will remain on for __ minutes in
Private Offices, and __ minutes in Conference
Rooms
5.5
After lighting has turned off, turn on again with
motion.
a
5.6
Verify override control switch operation
a
Return all changed control parameters and
a.
conditions to their pre-set values.
MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL ROOMS AND COMPUTER ROOMS
5.7
Upon movement detected, the light fixtures will
switch ON.
By pressing low voltage override switch, lighting is
turned off by tenant even though movement is
being detected by occupancy sensor.
Occupancy sensor timeout delays are returned to
initial settings.
Pass?
Initial
Date
Record each room in OS w override
worksheet
Note that sensors can be set to shorter
timeout settings for these tests, but must be
set back to original setting - see Occupancy
Sensor Worksheet
Pass?
Pass?
Verify that the ON/OFF switches installed match
with drawings, shop drawings and specifications.
a
Correct switches have been installed.
Pass?
6.2
Verify ON operation of ON/OFF digital switches
a
Pressing switch turns lighting ON.
Pass?
Pass?
6.3
Verify OFF operation of room lighting control
a
Light fixtures will blink after __ minutes (5 minute
"blink warn") and then will turn OFF automatically
after 5 minutes.
6.4
After lighting has turned OFF, turn on again with
ON/OFF digital switch.
a
Pressing switch turns lighting ON.
Pass?
6.5
After "blink warn" has occurred, but before 5
minutes are up, press digital switch
a
Lighting remains ON for an additional ___ minutes
before turning OFF automatically. Confirm that 5
minute "blink warn" again initiates.
Pass?
6.6
Return all changed control parameters and
conditions to their pre-set values.
a
OFF timeout delays are returned to initial settings.
Pass?
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Notes/Reference
Pass?
6.1
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Comments
Record rooms tested
Note that sensors can be set to shorter
timeout settings for these tests (greater
than 5 minute blink warn), but must be set
back to original setting - see ON/OFF
Worksheet
Lighting Control
F2 FPT EXAMPLE Lighting Controls.xls
EXAMPLE
LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TEST
Action
BOARD ROOM LIGHTING CONTROL
Expected Result
a
b
7.1
Verify that Multizone Dimmer/Controller and
accessories installed per manufacturer's
recommendations.
c
d
e
Both fluorescent lighting fixtures and dimmer are
grounded per manufacturer's recommendations.
a
Test each named scene ("Presentation,”
"Chandelier", "Lunch", etc.) and confirm operation
and naming. Named scenes will appear in the
display (LCD) when the button is pressed.
c
d
e
f
g
Verify operation of Multizone Dimmer/Controller.
h
i
j
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Only appropriate electronic dimming ballasts in use
for fluorescent lamps.
Controller wired with copper or copper clad wire
only. If aluminum wire used, only use devices
marked CO/ALR or CU/AL.
Load types are not mixed on any single zone
The insulation of the Class I (line voltage) field
wiring must be rated no less than 75°C.
No more than two (2) 12 AWG wires installed on
each screw terminal.
f
b
7.2
Status
Test MAX button and confirm that all Loads are set
to maximum BRIGHT
Test OFF button and confirm that all Loads are
turned OFF.
Test OFF button and confirm that all Loads are
turned OFF.
Test "Dim Scene" function. This button dims or
brightens the selected scene.
Test "Dim/Bright" function and confirm that manual
control of light level for selected zone is enabled.
Confirm that proper date and time have been
programmed.
If applicable, confirm timer trigger operation as
expected (i.e. specific timer triggers a SCENE,
MAX, OFF or Auto OFF).
Confirm that Holiday schedule has been set up if
applicable.
Verify Auto OFF as been programmed for energy
savings (if applicable). Confirm that lights
automatically turn OFF at the programmed time
after a warning blink to maximum.
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Comments
Notes/Reference
Initial
Date
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Note- this FPT developed around
Leviton D3206 Multizone
Controller/Dimmer. Modify based on
actual dimming system provided.
Required Scenes to be reviewed with
Owner's representative as required.
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
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F2 FPT EXAMPLE Lighting Controls.xls
7.2
Verify operation of Multizone Dimmer/Controller.
EXAMPLE
LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TEST
Action
7.3
Verify operation of Infrared Remote Control
Expected Result
Status
k
Verify Auto OFF override operational (if applicable).
When Auto OFF occurs, press a Scene, or Zone
Dim/Bright button and confirm override of Auto
OFF. Confirm that the unit then sweeps the loads
OFF after the user defined time interval (of up to 2
hours) has elapsed. Confirm time off interval per
Owner's requirements.
Pass?
l
Program saved or backed up per installation guide
when completed.
Pass?
a
Lighting control and programming operational from
up to 40 feet (and a 100⁰ angle)
Pass?
Comments
Notes/Reference
Initial
Date
EXTERIOR SITE LIGHTING CONTROL
8.1
Verify the automated lighting controls of exterior
lighting fixtures connected to photocells.
a
b
Confirm that when sight light level drops below
____ fc, Exterior Lighting turns ON
Confirm that when sight light level rises above
____ fc, Exterior Lighting turns OFF
Pass?
Pass?
General Notes
1
2
3
4
5
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Lighting Control
F2 FPT EXAMPLE Lighting Controls.xls
EXAMPLE
MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCH
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TEST
Medium Voltage Switch - Section 1 - Substation B
TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Test Name
Voltage/Continuity
Bolted Connection or Contact Resistance
Bolt Torque
Insulation Resistance
Over-Potential/Hi-Pot
Equipment Description
DVM
Four-probe Digital Low Resistance Ohmmeter (DLRO)
Calibrated torque wrench
Battery or line-powered (Hand-crank not acceptable).
High voltage DC dielectric test set
Action
INSTALLATION INTEGRITY
Safe conditions (protective gear in-place, available &
1.1
procedures observed)
1.2
Inspect the exterior of the switchgear
1.3
Verify anchoring.
1.4
Verify ratings and configuration.
1.5
Verify permanent labels and mimic bus are installed.
1.6
Verify grounding
1.7
Verify clearances.
1.8
Verify door Interlocks.
Expected Result
Status
Comments
Switch has no visible damage.
Switchgear has no visible damage.
View glass installed.
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Anchor bolts are installed.
Pass?
a
b
c
d
e
Volts: 13.8kV (15kV class)
Amps: 600A
Current Limiting Fuse - 150E, 17.5kV 65kAIC
Frequency: 60hZ
Switch - Momentary Current 40 kA Asym
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
f
Switch - Short time Current rating 25 kA @ 2 sec
Pass?
g
h
g
h
i
a
b
c
d
a
Bus - 600A Silver plated copper
Silver plated copper ground bus
Main Bus Bracing: 40kA Asym, (25kA Sym)
95kV BIL
Enclosure: NEMA 1
Adhesive backed.
Black Letters on white background
3/16" minimum height.
Mimic bus is installed.
Frames and enclosures bolted to ground buss.
Connection from station ground grid to equipment
ground bus.
Cable shields
Phase to Phase 7.5 inches.
Phase to ground 5.0 inches.
Phase barriers installed and not damaged.
Door can not open with switch closed.
Switch can not close with door open.
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
a
b
d
b
c
a
b
c
a
b
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
N/A
2.2
With the switch in the CLOSED position, measure the contact
resistance of each phase. Measure A phase, B phase and C
phase. (Non-Fused)
a
Readings are within 50% of the average value.
Pass?
See Data Table for test results.
2.3
With the switch in the CLOSED position, measure the contact
resistance of the fuse and Fuse
holder. Measure A phase, B phase and C phase.
resistance. (Fused)
a
Readings are within 50% of the average value.
Pass?
See Data Table for test results.
2.4
Perform an insulation resistance test at 5000 VDC phase-tophase and phase-to-ground with the switch closed and across
open contacts of each phase with switch open. Test for 1
minute.
a
Measured values are minimum 5000 Megohms.
Pass?
See Data Table for test results.
2.5
Perform a DC Over Potential test on each conductor, with
other phases and shield grounded. Maximum DC field test
voltage for 100% cables is 56kV and 64kV for 133% cables.
a
Phase to ground withstand for one minute.
Pass?
See Data Table for test results.
2.6 Reconnect surge, arrestors, TVSS and PTs.
FINAL INSPECTION
Final Inspection.
Initial
Pass?
ELECTRICAL INTEGRITY
2.1 Disconnect PTs, CPTs, surge arrestors etc.
3.1
Notes/Reference
N/A
a
b
c
Hardware replaced.
Tools clear.
Clean.
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
General Notes
1
2
3
4
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Date
EXAMPLE
MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCH
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TEST
Medium Voltage Switch - Section 2 - Substation C
TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Test Name
Voltage/Continuity
Bolted Connection or Contact Resistance
Bolt Torque
Insulation Resistance
Over-Potential/Hi-Pot
Equipment Description
DVM
Four-probe Digital Low Resistance Ohmmeter (DLRO)
Calibrated torque wrench
Battery or line-powered (Hand-crank not acceptable).
High voltage DC dielectric test set
Action
INSTALLATION INTEGRITY
Safe conditions (protective gear in-place, available &
1.1
procedures observed)
1.2
Inspect the exterior of the switchgear
1.3
Verify anchoring.
1.4
Verify ratings and configuration.
1.5
Verify permanent labels and mimic bus are installed.
1.6
Verify grounding.
1.7
Verify clearances.
1.8
Verify door Interlocks.
Expected Result
Status
Comments
Switch has no visible damage.
Switchgear has no visible damage.
View glass installed.
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Anchor bolts are installed.
Pass?
a
b
c
d
e
Volts: 13.8kV (15kV class)
Amps: 600A
Current Limiting Fuse - 150E, 17.5kV 65kAIC
Frequency: 60hZ
Switch - Momentary Current 40 kA Asym
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
f
Switch - Short time Current rating 25 kA @ 2 sec
Pass?
g
h
g
h
i
a
b
c
d
a
Bus - 600A Silver plated copper
Silver plated copper ground bus
Main Bus Bracing: 40kA Asym, (25kA Sym)
95kV BIL
Enclosure: NEMA 1
Adhesive backed.
Black Letters on white background
3/16" minimum height.
Mimic bus is installed.
Frames and enclosures bolted to ground buss.
Connection from station ground grid to equipment
ground bus.
Cable shields
Phase to Phase 7.5 inches.
Phase to ground 5.0 inches.
Phase barriers installed and not damaged.
Door can not open with switch closed.
Switch can not close with door open.
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
a
b
d
b
c
a
b
c
a
b
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
N/A
2.2
With the switch in the CLOSED position, measure the contact
resistance of each phase. Measure A phase, B phase and C
phase. (Non-Fused)
a
Readings are within 50% of the average value.
Pass?
See Data Table for test results.
2.3
With the switch in the CLOSED position, measure the contact
resistance of the fuse and Fuse
holder. Measure A phase, B phase and C phase.
resistance. (Fused)
a
Readings are within 50% of the average value.
Pass?
See Data Table for test results.
2.4
Perform an insulation resistance test at 5000 VDC phase-tophase and phase-to-ground with the switch closed and across
open contacts of each phase with switch open. Test for 1
minute.
a
Measured values are minimum 5000 Megohms.
Pass?
See Data Table for test results.
2.5
Perform a DC Over Potential test on each conductor, with
other phases and shield grounded. Maximum DC field test
voltage for 100% cables is 56kV and 64kV for 133% cables.
a
Phase to ground withstand for one minute.
Pass?
See Data Table for test results.
2.6 Reconnect surge, arrestors, TVSS and PTs.
FINAL INSPECTION
Final Inspection.
Initial
Pass?
ELECTRICAL INTEGRITY
2.1 Disconnect PTs, CPTs, surge arrestors etc.
3.1
Notes/Reference
N/A
a
b
c
Hardware replaced.
Tools clear.
Clean.
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
General Notes
1
2
3
4
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Date
EXAMPLE
MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCH
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TEST
Medium Voltage Switch - Section 10 - Main 2 Section (Main Tie Main swgr)
TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Test Name
Voltage/Continuity
Bolted Connection or Contact Resistance
Bolt Torque
Insulation Resistance
Over-Potential/Hi-Pot
Equipment Description
DVM
Four-probe Digital Low Resistance Ohmmeter (DLRO)
Calibrated torque wrench
Battery or line-powered (Hand-crank not acceptable).
High voltage DC dielectric test set
Action
INSTALLATION INTEGRITY
Safe conditions (protective gear in-place, available &
1.1
procedures observed)
1.2
Inspect the exterior of the switchgear
1.3
Verify anchoring.
1.4
Verify ratings and configuration.
1.5
Pilot lights installed and operational
1.6
Verify permanent labels and mimic bus are installed.
1.7
Verify grounding.
1.8
Verify clearances.
1.9
Verify door Interlocks.
Expected Result
Status
Notes/Reference
Initial
Pass?
a
b
d
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
a
b
c
d
a
b
c
d
a
b
c
a
b
c
a
b
Switch has no visible damage.
Switchgear has no visible damage.
View glass installed.
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Anchor bolts are installed.
Pass?
Type HVL, Series 2 Dual Trip
120VAC Motor Operated
Volts: 13.8kV (15kV class)
Amps: 600A
Current Limiting Fuse - 150E, 17.5kV 65kAIC
Frequency: 60hZ
Switch - Momentary Current 40 kA Asym
Switch - Short time Current rating 25 kA @ 2 sec
Bus - 600A Silver plated copper
Silver plated copper ground bus
Main Bus Bracing: 40kA Asym, (25kA Sym)
95kV BIL
PT: 13800:120
Surge arrestor: Type XEP, 18kV, 15.3kV MCOV
Enclosure: NEMA 1
Lights operational using push to test button
Lights operational with change of state - if no push
to test
3/16" minimum height.
Mimic bus is installed.
Adhesive backed.
Black Letters on white background
3/16" minimum height.
Mimic bus is installed.
Frames and enclosures bolted to ground buss.
Connection from station ground grid to equipment
ground bus.
Cable shields
Phase to Phase 7.5 inches.
Phase to ground 5.0 inches.
Phase barriers installed and not damaged.
Door can not open with switch closed.
Switch can not close with door open.
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
ELECTRICAL INTEGRITY
2.1 Disconnect PTs, CPTs, surge arrestors etc.
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
N/A
2.2
With the switch in the CLOSED position, measure the contact
resistance of each phase. Measure A phase, B phase and C
phase. (Non-Fused)
a
Readings are within 50% of the average value.
Pass?
2.3
With the switch in the CLOSED position, measure the contact
resistance of the fuse and Fuse
holder. Measure A phase, B phase and C phase.
resistance. (Fused)
a
Readings are within 50% of the average value.
Pass?
2.4
Perform an insulation resistance test at 5000 VDC phase-tophase and phase-to-ground with the switch closed and across
open contacts of each phase with switch open. Test for 1
minute.
a
Measured values are minimum 5000 Megohms.
Pass?
2.5
Perform a DC Over Potential test on each conductor, with
other phases and shield grounded. Maximum DC field test
voltage for 100% cables is 56kV and 64kV for 133% cables.
a
Phase to ground withstand for one minute.
Pass?
2.6 Reconnect surge, arrestors, TVSS and PTs.
SWITCH OPERATION
3.1
Comments
N/A
a
Switch opens with front mounted Trip position of
selector switch
b
Switch closes with front mounted Closed position of
Pass?
selector switch
a
b
c
Hardware replaced.
Tools clear.
Clean.
Operate Main A Switch manually with manual trip-close swtich
Pass?
FINAL INSPECTION
4.1
Final Inspection.
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
General Notes
1
2
3
4
5
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Date
EXAMPLE
MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCH
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TEST
Medium Voltage Switch - Section 6 - Main 1 Section (Main Tie Main swgr)
TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Test Name
Voltage/Continuity
Bolted Connection or Contact Resistance
Bolt Torque
Insulation Resistance
Over-Potential/Hi-Pot
Equipment Description
DVM
Four-probe Digital Low Resistance Ohmmeter (DLRO)
Calibrated torque wrench
Battery or line-powered (Hand-crank not acceptable).
High voltage DC dielectric test set
Action
INSTALLATION INTEGRITY
Safe conditions (protective gear in-place, available &
1.1
procedures observed)
1.2
Inspect the exterior of the switchgear
1.3
Verify anchoring.
1.4
Verify ratings and configuration.
1.5
Pilot lights installed and operational
1.6
Verify permanent labels and mimic bus are installed.
1.7
Verify grounding.
1.8
Verify clearances.
1.9
Verify door Interlocks.
Expected Result
Status
Notes/Reference
Initial
Pass?
a
b
d
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
a
b
c
d
a
b
c
d
a
b
c
a
b
c
a
b
Switch has no visible damage.
Switchgear has no visible damage.
View glass installed.
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Anchor bolts are installed.
Pass?
Type HVL, Series 2 Dual Trip
120VAC Motor Operated
Volts: 13.8kV (15kV class)
Amps: 600A
Current Limiting Fuse - 150E, 17.5kV 65kAIC
Frequency: 60hZ
Switch - Momentary Current 40 kA Asym
Switch - Short time Current rating 25 kA @ 2 sec
Bus - 600A Silver plated copper
Silver plated copper ground bus
Main Bus Bracing: 40kA Asym, (25kA Sym)
95kV BIL
PT: 13800:120
Surge arrestor: Type XEP, 18kV, 15.3kV MCOV
Enclosure: NEMA 1
Lights operational using push to test button
Lights operational with change of state - if no push
to test
3/16" minimum height.
Mimic bus is installed.
Adhesive backed.
Black Letters on white background
3/16" minimum height.
Mimic bus is installed.
Frames and enclosures bolted to ground buss.
Connection from station ground grid to equipment
ground bus.
Cable shields
Phase to Phase 7.5 inches.
Phase to ground 5.0 inches.
Phase barriers installed and not damaged.
Door can not open with switch closed.
Switch can not close with door open.
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
ELECTRICAL INTEGRITY
2.1 Disconnect PTs, CPTs, surge arrestors etc.
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
N/A
2.2
With the switch in the CLOSED position, measure the contact
resistance of each phase. Measure A phase, B phase and C
phase. (Non-Fused)
a
Readings are within 50% of the average value.
Pass?
2.3
With the switch in the CLOSED position, measure the contact
resistance of the fuse and Fuse
holder. Measure A phase, B phase and C phase.
resistance. (Fused)
a
Readings are within 50% of the average value.
Pass?
2.4
Perform an insulation resistance test at 5000 VDC phase-tophase and phase-to-ground with the switch closed and across
open contacts of each phase with switch open. Test for 1
minute.
a
Measured values are minimum 5000 Megohms.
Pass?
2.5
Perform a DC Over Potential test on each conductor, with
other phases and shield grounded. Maximum DC field test
voltage for 100% cables is 56kV and 64kV for 133% cables.
a
Phase to ground withstand for one minute.
Pass?
2.6 Reconnect surge, arrestors, TVSS and PTs.
SWITCH OPERATION
3.1
Comments
N/A
a
Switch opens with front mounted Trip position of
selector switch
b
Switch closes with front mounted Closed position of
Pass?
selector switch
a
b
c
Hardware replaced.
Tools clear.
Clean.
Operate Main B Switch manually with manual trip-close swtich
Pass?
FINAL INSPECTION
4.1
Final Inspection.
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
General Notes
1
2
3
4
5
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Date
EXAMPLE
MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCH
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TEST
Medium Voltage Switch - Section 8 - Tie (Main Tie Main swgr)
TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Test Name
Voltage/Continuity
Bolted Connection or Contact Resistance
Bolt Torque
Insulation Resistance
Over-Potential/Hi-Pot
Equipment Description
DVM
Four-probe Digital Low Resistance Ohmmeter (DLRO)
Calibrated torque wrench
Battery or line-powered (Hand-crank not acceptable).
High voltage DC dielectric test set
Action
INSTALLATION INTEGRITY
Safe conditions (protective gear in-place, available &
1.1
procedures observed)
1.2
Inspect the exterior of the switchgear
1.3
Verify anchoring.
1.4
Verify ratings and configuration.
1.5
Pilot lights installed and operational
1.6
Verify permanent labels and mimic bus are installed.
1.7
Verify grounding.
1.8
Verify clearances.
1.9
Verify door Interlocks.
Expected Result
Status
Comments
Initial
Pass?
a
b
d
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
g
h
i
j
m
a
b
c
d
a
b
c
d
a
b
c
a
b
c
a
b
Switch has no visible damage.
Switchgear has no visible damage.
View glass installed.
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Anchor bolts are installed.
Pass?
Type HVL, Series 2 Dual Trip
120VAC Motor Operated
Volts: 13.8kV (15kV class)
Amps: 600A
Current Limiting Fuse - 150E, 17.5kV 65kAIC
Frequency: 60hZ
Switch - Momentary Current 40 kA Asym
Switch - Short time Current rating 25 kA @ 2 sec
Bus - 600A Silver plated copper
Silver plated copper ground bus
Main Bus Bracing: 40kA Asym, (25kA Sym)
95kV BIL
Enclosure: NEMA 1
Lights operational using push to test button
Lights operational with change of state - if no push
to test
3/16" minimum height.
Mimic bus is installed.
Adhesive backed.
Black Letters on white background
3/16" minimum height.
Mimic bus is installed.
Frames and enclosures bolted to ground buss.
Connection from station ground grid to equipment
ground bus.
Cable shields
Phase to Phase 7.5 inches.
Phase to ground 5.0 inches.
Phase barriers installed and not damaged.
Door can not open with switch closed.
Switch can not close with door open.
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
ELECTRICAL INTEGRITY
2.1 Disconnect PTs, CPTs, surge arrestors etc.
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
N/A
2.2
With the switch in the CLOSED position, measure the contact
resistance of each phase. Measure A phase, B phase and C
phase. (Non-Fused)
a
Readings are within 50% of the average value.
Pass?
2.3
With the switch in the CLOSED position, measure the contact
resistance of the fuse and Fuse
holder. Measure A phase, B phase and C phase.
resistance. (Fused)
a
Readings are within 50% of the average value.
Pass?
2.4
Perform an insulation resistance test at 2500 VDC phase-tophase and phase-to-ground with the switch closed and across
open contacts of each phase with switch open. Test for 1
minute.
a
Measured values are minimum 5000 Megohms.
Pass?
See Data Table for test results.
2.5
Perform a DC Over Potential test on each conductor, with
other phases and shield grounded. Maximum DC field test
voltage for 100% cables is 56kV and 64kV for 133% cables.
a
Phase to ground withstand for one minute.
Pass?
See Data Table for test results.
2.6 Reconnect surge, arrestors, TVSS and PTs.
SWITCH OPERATION
3.1
Notes/Reference
See Data Table for test results.
N/A
a
Switch opens with front mounted Trip position of
selector switch
b
Switch closes with front mounted Closed position of
Pass?
selector switch
a
b
c
Hardware replaced.
Tools clear.
Clean.
Operate Tie Switch manually with manual trip-close swtich
Pass?
FINAL INSPECTION
4.1
Final Inspection.
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
General Notes
1
2
3
4
5
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Date
EXAMPLE
MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCH
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TEST
Medium Voltage Main-Tie-Main Switchgear.
TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Test Name
Voltage/Continuity
Bolted Connection or Contact Resistance
Bolt Torque
Insulation Resistance
Over-Potential/Hi-Pot
Protective Functions
Transformer Turns Ratio
Equipment Description
DVM
Four-probe Digital Low Resistance Ohmmeter (DLRO)
Calibrated torque wrench
Battery or line-powered (Hand-crank not acceptable).
High voltage DC dielectric test set
3-Phase Test Set (voltage and current)
Measures turns ration and polarity
Action
INSTALLATION INTEGRITY
Safe conditions (protective gear in-place, available &
1.1
procedures observed)
1.2
Inspect the exterior of the switchgear
1.3
Verify anchoring.
Expected Result
Verify ratings and configuration.
a
b
Switchgear has no visible damage.
Interior is clean and dry.
Pass?
Pass?
Anchor bolts are installed.
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
c
a
b
c
a
a
b
Volts: 13.8kV (15kV class)
Main Bus Bracing: 40kA Asym, (25kA Sym)
95kV BIL
Amps:600A, Silver Plated Copper
Silver Plated Copper Ground Bus
Frequency: 60hZ
Controller: SEL 2411, Part #
241101A2X2X3A3A0100
Undervoltage Relay and Phase Sequence: ASEA
Brown Boveri, Type 47
Enclosure: NEMA 1
Control power is supplied by customer supplied
UPS
Adhesive backed.
Black Letters on white background
3/16" minimum height.
Mimic bus is installed.
Lights operational using push to test button
Lights operational with change of state - if no push
to test
3/16" minimum height.
Mimic bus is installed.
Frames and enclosures bolted to ground buss.
Connection from station ground grid to equipment
ground bus.
Cable shields
Phase to Phase 7.5 inches.
Phase to ground 5.0 inches.
Phase barriers installed and not damaged.
Hot stick with fuse handling tool provided
Door can not open with switch closed.
Switch can not close with door open.
a
Measured values are minimum 5000 Megohms.
Pass?
a
b
c
d
e
a
b
c
d
e
Pickup voltage within tolerance.
Drop-out voltage within tolerance.
Time delay within tolerance.
Undervoltage relay trips the lockout relay (86).
Undervoltage for Main A annunciated
Pickup voltage within tolerance.
Drop-out voltage within tolerance.
Time delay within tolerance.
Undervoltage relay trips the lockout relay (86).
Undervoltage for Main B annunciated
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
a
Output contact picks up when voltage, frequency
and phase angle match on both sides of relay.
Pass?
g
h
i
j
1.5
Verify permanent labels and mimic bus are installed.
1.6
Pilot lights installed and operational
a
b
c
d
a
b
c
d
a
1.7
Verify grounding.
1.8
Verify clearances.
1.9
Verify Accessories provided
1.10 Verify door Interlocks.
Comments
Notes/Reference
Initial
Date
Pass?
a
b
c
d
e
f
1.4
Status
b
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
Pass?
ELECTRICAL INTEGRITY
2.1
Perform an insulation resistance test of the switchgear bus at
5000 VDC phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground.Test for 1
minute.
2.2
Using a three-phase test set, verify the operation of the
under-voltage (27) function of Main A
2.3
Using a three-phase test set, verify the operation of the
under-voltage (27) function of Main B
Output contact drops out when voltage is raised
b
above high tolerance and lowered below low
tolerance.
Output contact drops out when frequency is raised
Using a three-phase test set, verify the operation of the sync2.4
c
above high tolerance and lowered below low
check (25c) relay.
tolerance.
Output contact drops out when phase angle
d
difference is adjusted above the leading tolerance
and above the lagging tolerance.
Output contact changes state when voltage is
e
applied to Main A side of relay and no voltage is
applied to Main B side of relay
POTENTIAL TRANFORMERS (PTs) AND CURRENT TRANSFORMERS (CTs)
Minimum clearances around instrument
transformers
a
3.1 Instrument Transformers installed per Xcel requirements
7.5" Phase to Phase
5.0" Phase to Ground
3.3
PTs installation verified
Perform an insulation resistance test on each potential
transformer. Measure phase A, B and C.
Perform a turns ratio test on each potential transformer.
3.5
Measure phase A, B and C. Test at all tap positions.
ALARMS AND CONTROL PANEL TEST
3.3
5.1
Verify connections to the building automation or other
monitoring system.
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a
ABB VIZ-75 unfused voltage transformers installed Pass?
a
Measured values are minimum 5000 Megohms.
Pass?
a
b
Ratio accuracies are within 0.5% of nameplate.
Polarity results match transformer markings.
Pass?
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a
Values and equipment status and alarms
displayed locally match values displayed on the
BAS.
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a
b
c
Hardware replaced.
Tools clear.
Clean.
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6.1
Final Inspection.
General Notes
1
2
3
4
5
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F3 FPT EXAMPLE MV Switchgear with MV Switches.xls
EXAMPLE
GENERATOR
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TEST
Generator
TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Test Name
Voltage/Continuity
Bolted Connection or Contact Resistance
Insulation Resistance
Primary Current Injection
2 and 4 Hour Load Bank Test
Phase Rotation
Volt. & Freq. Regulation
Decibel
Back Pressure
Bolt Torque
Equipment Description
DVM
Four-probe Digital Low Resistance Ohmmeter (DLRO)
Battery or line-powered (Hand-crank not acceptable).
Current Injection Test Device rated for 2X the ground fault pickup setting of the breaker
Resistive load bank with capacity equal to or greater than rated load. Rated at 2% accuracy for voltage, current and KW.
Verify proper phasing
Computer to record voltage and frequency from the output of the generator control panel.
Measure sound pressure
Manometer with a scale of greater than 40” water
Calibrated torque wrench
Action
Expected Result
Status
INSTALLATION INTEGRITY
Safe conditions (protective gear in-place, available &
1.1
procedures observed)
1.2
Verify that the Engine, Generator, Battery, and Battery
Charger nameplate data .
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
a
Verify circuit breaker settings.
c
d
a
b
c
d
e
1.4
Inspect physical and mechanical condition.
f
g
h
i
j
1.5
Verify anchoring.
a
a
b
1.6
Verify equipment grounding.
c
d
e
f
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Comments
kW:______kW
Rating: ____HP @ 1800RPM
Freq.: 60hZ
Phase/Wire: 3ph, 4W
Power Factor: 0.8
Voltage Output: 480/277V
Sound attenuation enclosure
_____A, 3P Main Bkr
Ground fault protection is disabled or ground fault
indication only provided
Circuit breaker is set per the coordination study and
provided with selective coordination - solid state trip
unit.
No visible damage to circuit breaker enclosure.
No visible damage to generator or enclosure.
Engine generator exterior is clean and dry.
Generator control panel interior is clean and dry.
Generator control panel mounted at an accessible
height.
Vibration isolation is installed at engine and at
radiator
External connections are made with flexible
connections.
Verify remote monitoring wiring is connected and
labeled.
Verify control wiring is connected and labeled.
Feeder cable/bus routing doesn’t obstruct access
for operation or maintenance.
Control wiring harness(es) does not rub against
vibrating or moving parts.
Anchor bolts are provided in locations shown on
manufacturer's drawings.
Verify ground rod is installed with connection to
engine generator frame.
Generator neutral is bonded to ground with
conductor sized per NEC 250-20.
Measured diameter of bare copper conductor
corresponds to diameter of specified conductors
Ground strap from engine to frame.
Ground strap from generator enclosure to frame.
Ground bus provided in termination cabinet with
properly terminated ground conductors.
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F4 FPT EXAMPLE Generator.xls
EXAMPLE
GENERATOR
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TEST
Action
1.7
Verify lube oil levels are within manufacturer’s recommended
limits.
1.8
Verify fuel system installation and integrity.
1.9
Verify cooling system installation and integrity.
Expected Result
a
Lube oil level is filled to proper level.
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b
c
d
a
b
c
Tank(s) full of fuel (90% for diesel).
Fuel level in fuel tank(s) matches fuel gauge.
Fuel system is free of leaks.
Flexible fuel lines are installed at engine.
Coolant level is filled to proper level.
Verify coolant system freeze protection level.
Cooling system is free from leaks.
Flexible coolant lines are installed between engine
and radiator.
Exhaust system, silencer and flexible connector
installed and supported.
Exhaust system expansion is not transferred to
engine components such as turbocharger.
Silencer is equipped with condensate drain plug and
turn valve.
Exhaust system is equipped with rain cap.
Exhaust system has at least 9” clearance from
combustible materials.
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d
a
b
1.10 Verify exhaust system installation and integrity.
Status
c
d
e
Comments
Notes/Reference
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Date
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ELECTRICAL INTEGRITY
2.1
Prior to step 4.1 verify correct phase rotation.
a
b
c
d
Phase rotation at generator matches NORMAL
power source.
Verify that valves to the water jacket heater are
open.
Verify thermostats switch at their setpoint
temperatures (110°F).
Verify pump runs continuously independent of
heater operation.
Loss of Power Alarm is operable
Low Battery Volt Alarm operable.
High Battery Volt Alarms operable.
Power On led in on
a
Readings are within 50% of the average value.
Pass?
a
Minimum insulation resistance shall be 100
Megohms.
Pass?
a
Long delay current pick up and time delay per
coordination study.
Pass?
a
Short delay current pick up and time delay per
coordination study.
Pass?
a
Instantaneous pick up per coordination study.
Pass?
a
a
2.2
Verify operation of coolant line heater.
b
c
Verify operation of battery and starting system.
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
Record cell voltages for all cells with terminals available, total
battery charging voltage and charging current.
With the breaker (s) in the CLOSED position, measure the
contact resistance of each phase of the primary circuit.
Perform an insulation resistance test on the Generator Circuit
Breaker(s) at 1000VDC, phase-to-phase and phase to ground,
connected to the bus in the CLOSED position, in accordance
with NETA Table 100.1.
Note: Disconnect line and load side conductors.
Test the Long Time Delay (seconds) and Long Time Pickup
current (amperes) setting of the breaker, by using primary
current injection.
Test the Short Time Delay (seconds) and Short Time Pickup
current (amperes) setting of the breaker, by using primary
current injection.
Test the Instantaneous Time Delay (seconds) and
Instantaneous Time Pickup current (amperes) setting of the
breaker, by using primary current injection.
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EXAMPLE
GENERATOR
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TEST
Action
ALARMS AND CONTROL PANEL TEST
Verify control wiring between generator and ATS are correctly
3.1
terminated.
Record all setpoints at Engine Generator Control Panel.
3.2
3.3
3.4
Verify all shutdown conditions per manufacturer’s instructions
and verify operation and local annunciation at Engine
Generator Control Panel.
3.5
Verify remote audible annunciation of all status, warning/prealarm, and shutdown conditions per manufacturer’s
instructions.
3.6 Verify installation of remote E-Stop.
LOADBANK TEST
4.2
4.3
4.4
Terminations match shop drawings.
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
a
b
c
d
e
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
a
Overcrank
Low Water Temp
High Water Temp
Low Oil Pressure
Overspeed
Low Coolant Level
EPS Supplying Load
Control switch not in Auto
High Battery Voltage
Low Battery Voltage
Battery Charger AC Failure
Lamp Test
Contacts for local and remote common alarm
Overcrank
High Water Temp
Low Oil Pressure
Overspeed
Low Coolant Level
Overcrank
Low Water Temp
High Water Temp
Low Oil Pressure
Overspeed
Low Coolant Level
Control switch not in Auto
Contacts for local and remote common alarm
Audible alarm silencing switch
E-stop pushbutton is accessible.
With generator in a “cold start” condition, conduct a load
performance test, by initiating a NORMAL failure and transfer
of ATS’s.
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
Exhaust system is not leaking.
Pass?
a
Generator runs in cool down mode for 5 min.
Pass?
a
b
c
a
b
c
Engine starts and runs.
Air intake louvers open fully.
Exhaust damper opens fully.
Fuel is not leaking.
Coolant is not leaking.
Lube oil is not leaking.
Exhaust system expansion is not transferred to
engine system components.
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Load generator at 50% for 15 min.
Load generator at 75% for 15 min.
Load generator at 100% for 3.5 hrs
During test, verify exhaust, coolant, and fuel system is
functioning properly.
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Phase rotation at generator matches NORMAL
power source.
Engine starts and runs.
Air intake louvers open fully.
Exhaust damper opens fully.
Fuel is not leaking.
Coolant is not leaking.
Lube oil is not leaking.
Exhaust system expansion is not transferred to
Restore NORMAL sources to ATS’s (or turn off load bank)
and transfer ALL load off of generator and allow to cool down
for 5 minutes
With a load bank connected to the load side terminals of the
generator, start generator at local control panel with engine
control switch.
Notes/Reference
N/A
a
Load generator for a maximum of 2 hrs using available
building load and/or a load bank
During test, verify exhaust, coolant, and fuel system is
functioning properly.
Comments
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Verify correct phase rotation prior to transfer of load
Conduct a load performance test utilizing a load bank to
achieve 100% rated load of generator.
4.5
a
Status
Note: Manufacturer’s checklist can be attached to this form in
lieu of recording.
Verify all warning/pre-alarms per manufacturer’s instructions
and verify operation and local annunciation at Engine
Generator Control Panel.
4.1
Expected Result
d
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F4 FPT EXAMPLE Generator.xls
EXAMPLE
GENERATOR
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TEST
Conduct a load performance test utilizing a load bank to
achieve 100% rated load of generator.
Action
Load generator at 50% for
15 min.
Load generator at 75% for 15 min.
Load generator at 100% for 3.5 hrs
During test, verify exhaust, coolant, and fuel system is
functioning properly.
4.5
In conjunction with step 4.4, verify voltage regulation by
recording RMS voltage while increasing load on generator.
4.6
In conjunction with step 4.4, verify frequency regulation by
recording frequency while increasing load on generator.
In conjunction with step 4.4, measure harmonic content of
4.8
output voltage at 50 and 100 percent rated load.
During step 4.4, verify engine operation is within normal
4.9
operating limits.
During step 4.4 while generator is running at 100% load,
4.10 measure sound level. Measure at four locations on the
property line.
4.7
While generator is running at 100% load, conduct Exhaust4.11
System Back Pressure Test.
Decrease load to 0% and allow the generator to cool down for
5 minutes
After the cool down, once the prime mover has reached rated
4.13 voltage and frequency, transfer full rated load onto the engine
generator in a single block.
Decrease load to 0% and shutdown generator with local E4.14
Stop.
4.12
Expected Result
e
Exhaust system is not leaking.
Pass?
a
Voltage regulation is ±1%.
Pass?
a
Frequency regulation is ±1%.
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6.2
6.3
6.4
Turn generator control to “STOP”.
Record Louver set point.
Adjust the Louver set point to a setting above the enclosure
temperature.
Return the Louver temperature set point to the original value.
6.5
FINAL INSPECTION
After testing is performed on the generator, verify tightness of
7.1
field landed feeder terminations.
7.2
Refill fuel tanks and verify 90% fuel levels.
Comments
Notes/Reference
Initial
Date
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a
a
b
a
a
b
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Maximum backpressure at full-rated load is within
manufacturer’s written maximum allowable limits of
5.9 kPa or 1.7” Hg for the engine.
Generator cools down
No leaks from any system are found
Engine continues to run without shutdown or
overspeed trip and recovers to steady state voltage
and frequency ranges within 5 seconds.
Generator shuts down
Remote annunciator alarms with E-Stop
Pass?
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a
Engine cycle cranks a minimum of three 15-second
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cranking cycles with 15 seconds between cycles.
b
At completion of third cycle engine stops cranking
and “OVERCRANK” shutdown alarm is annunciated Pass?
locally and remotely.
a
a
Space heater turns on to maintain set point.
Space heater turns off to maintain set point.
Pass?
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a
b
a
Generator starts and runs.
Louvers open.
Louvers remain open.
Pass?
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N/A
4.15 Disconnect fuel solenoid and simulate START to engine.
SPACE HEATER OPERATION
5.1 Adjust thermostat to 5 degrees below space temperature.
5.2 Adjust thermostat to 5 degrees above space temperature.
LOUVER OPERATION
Perform the following tests immediately after the load bank test.
Turn generator control to “RUN” (if not already running)
6.1
Status
a
Louvers close.
Pass?
a
Louvers re-open if the enclosure temp is above set
point or remain closed if the enclosure temp is
below the set point.
Pass?
a
Feeder cable connections properly torqued and
marked.
Pass?
a
Fuel level indicator verifies 90% fuel level in tank.
Pass?
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F4 FPT EXAMPLE Generator.xls
EXAMPLE
CLOSED TRANSITION AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH
W ISOLATION BYPASS
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TEST
Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), Closed Transition with Isolation Bypass
TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIRED (TO BE PROVIDED BY CONTRACTOR OR TEST AGENCY)
Test Name
Equipment Description
Bolt Torque
Calibrated torque wrench
Bolted Connection or Contact Resistance
Four-probe Digital Low Resistance Ohmmeter (DLRO)
Voltage/Continuity
DVM
Insulation Resistance
Battery or line-powered (Hand-crank not acceptable).
Action
INSTALLATION INTEGRITY
Safe conditions (protective gear in-place, available &
1.1
procedures observed)
Confirm that NORMAL and EMERGENCY sources match
1.2
final design drawings.
1.3
Verify nameplate data matches one-line drawings,
specifications, and shop drawings.
1.4
Verify permanent labels for transfer switch is installed.
1.5
Verify accessibility for maintenance.
Expected Result
1.7
Inspect physical and mechanical conditions.
Verify anchoring.
a
b
a
b
c
d
e
f
a
b
c
a
b
a
b
Normal:
Emergency:
Volts: ______VAC
Amps: _____A
__4 pole, ___W
Frequency: 60hZ
Interrupting Rating:
Enclosure: NEMA 1
Adhesive backed.
White letters on dark gray background.
3/8 in minimum height.
Door opens freely and swings fully open.
3’-6” minimum clearance in front of switch.
Cables do not block access to indicators or
adjustable components.
Cables do not block access to manual transfer
switch operator.
No visible signs of damage.
No visible dirt, metal chips or contamination.
c
Appropriate source indicating lights are illuminated. Pass?
c
a
a
1.8
Verify ATS is properly grounded.
b
c
1.9
Confirm that components of control system including terminal
block, wiring, and Ni-Cad batteries are complete.
Anchor bolts are provided in locations shown on
manufacturer's drawings.
Enclosure bonded to ground bus.
Incoming (normal and emergency) and outgoing
(load) feeder grounding conductors bonded to
ground bus.
Neutral bus/pole isolated from ground.
a
Perform manual transfer operation with both NORMAL and
EMERGENCY sources de-energized. Use detachable
1.10
manual operator to transfer from NORMAL to EMERGENCY
and back.
a
1.11 Perform manual bypass transfer operation to each source.
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Status
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Switch should transfer smoothly and with full
contact travel speed.
Mechanical interlocking should prevent
simultaneous closure of NORMAL and
EMERGENCY sources.
Switch should transfer smoothly and with full
contact travel speed.
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F5 FPT ATS.xls
EXAMPLE
CLOSED TRANSITION AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH
W ISOLATION BYPASS
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TEST
Action
ELECTRICAL INTEGRITY
Measure contact resistance on all poles in all closed
2.1 positions (Normal, Emergency, Bypass to Normal, Bypass to
Emergency)
Perform an insulation resistance test at 500VDC (or at test
2.2 voltage per mfgr recommendations) on each bus section,
phase-to-phase and phase to ground.
Perform insulation resistance test at 500 VDC (or at test
2.3 voltage per mfgr recommendations) to verify Automatic
Transfer Switch is isolated from load when bypassed.
Verify the operation of four-line LCD display and character
2.4
keyboard.
2.5 Verify “In Phase Monitoring” setting.
2.6
Verify all voltage, frequency, and time delay settings.
2.7
Verify all applicable local and remote annunciation by the
monitoring system for various operating conditions.
2.8 Verify proper phase rotation
TRANSFER OPERATION TESTS
3.1
Disconnect NORMAL power source to transfer switch.
Expected Result
a
Readings are within 50% of the average value,
including the neutral pole.
Pass?
a
Minimum insulation resistance shall be 100
megohms.
Pass?
a
Insulation resistance shall equal or exceed 100
Megohms.
Pass?
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b
a
a
b
a
b
c
d
e
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g
h
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j
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a
All data displays operate.
All program parameters accessible.
In phase monitoring is enabled/disabled.
Use ATS microprocessor control system.
Device pick-up (PU) and drop-out (DO).
NORMAL power available
EMERGENCY power avail.
ATS in NORMAL position.
ATS in EMERGENCY position.
LED indicating lights are operating
Test light button operational
Bypass Switch Bypassed to Normal
Bypass Switch Bypassed to Emergency
ATS Connected
ATS in Test Position
ATS Isolated
Emergency source matches utility source.
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b
c
d
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d
Time delay on engine start equals setpoint.
Start signal sent to engine generator.
Transfer time delay equals setpoint.
ATS transfers to Emergency source position.
Total time to connect to Emergency source is no
more than ____ - seconds
Re-transfer time delay equals setpoint.
ATS transfers to Normal source position.
Closed transition switching (if applicable) occurs.
No loss to load detected as applicable
Engine cool down time delay equals setpoint.
e
Engine shuts off after cool down delay times out.
Pass?
a
b
c
d
a
b
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d
Time delay on engine start equals setpoint.
Start signal sent to engine generator.
Transfer time delay equals set point.
ATS transfers to Emergency source position.
Re-transfer time delay equals setpoint.
ATS transfers to Normal source position.
Closed transition (if applicable) switching occurs.
No loss to load detected as applicable
Engine cool down time delay equals setpoint.
e
Engine shuts off after cool down delay times out.
Pass?
a
Switch should re-transfer (closed transition if
applicable) to Normal without delay on engine
shutdown.
Pass?
a
Simulates failure of normal source.
Pass?
a
No interruption to the load during closed transition. Pass?
e
a
b
3.2
Restore Normal power source to Automatic Transfer Switch to
verify setpoints.
3.3
Simulate loss of phase to ground voltage for each phase of
the NORMAL source.
3.4
Restore each phase (Normal) voltage to Automatic Transfer
Switch to verify setpoints.
3.6
Repeat steps 3.1 and 3.2 except manually disconnect
EMERGENCY source, to simulate failure of the engine, after
restoration of NORMAL power and before the re-transfer
delay has expired.
Verify operation of ATS TEST switch.
3.7
Confirm closed transition.
3.5
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F5 FPT ATS.xls
EXAMPLE
CLOSED TRANSITION AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH
W ISOLATION BYPASS
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TEST
Action
EXTENDED PARALLEL/SHUNT TRIP
4.1
Simulate an extended parallel between the normal (utility)
and emergency source.
Expected Result
Status
a
Normal circuit breaker feeding the ATS shunt trips. Pass?
b
Generator continues to serve the load (no
interruption to load)
Pass?
4.2
Attempt to reset the ATS feeder circuit breaker without resetting the lock out relay.
a
ATS normal Circuit breaker will not reset,
Pass?
4.3
Reset the lock out relay and reset the normal circuit breaker.
a
ATS normal Circuit breaker resets.
Pass?
a
No interruption to the load during closed transition
back to normal source
Pass?
a
ATS mechanism is de-energized and power passes
Pass?
through the bypass/isolation switch path.
a
ATS mechanism is energized and the
bypass/isolation switch path is de-energized.
Pass?
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Confirm that ATS transfers back to Normal source by closed
transition
BYPASS AND ISOLATION SWITCH OPERATION
4.4
5.1
Verify Automatic Transfer Switch manual bypass (to Normal
and Emergency sources) and isolation switch operation with
NORMAL source energized and load on ATS.
Restore the Automatic Transfer Switch to its automatic mode
by manually reversing the bypass and isolation switch
operation.
ATS REMOTE ANNUNCIATOR
5.2
6.1
Verify installation of remote annunciator.
a
Display mounted at reasonable height. (easily
viewable from the floor)
6.2
Verify interface to each transfer switch.
a
Correct status of each transfer switch is displayed. Pass?
a
Feeder cable connections properly torque and
marked.
a
Prior to energization, inspect interior hardware and
Pass?
electrical terminations.
FINAL INSPECTION
After testing is performed on the ATS, verify tightness of field
7.1 landed feeder terminations (NORMAL, EMERGENCY, and
LOAD feeders).
Prior to energization, inspect interior hardware and electrical
7.2
terminations.
Comments
Notes/Reference
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