CONTENTS

1. 1.0 PURPOSE
2. 2.0 SCOPE
3. 3.0 REFERENCES
4. 4.0 DEFINITIONS
5. 5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
6. 6.0 EQUIPMENTS
7. 7.0 PROCEDURE
8. 8.0 ATTACHMENTS

1.0 PURPOSE

• This method statement is applicable for the Installation of Water Booster Pumps for the project as mentioned in the Specifications & Approved Shop Drawings.

2.0 SCOPE

• This method Statement shall cover the Supply & Installation of Water Booster Pumps in line with project requirements as indicated in the Approved Shop Drawings & specifications.

3.0 REFERENCE

      3.1  Latest Approved shop drawings intended for the Water Booster Pumps

            3.2  Specifications

• Project Quality Plan
  • Project HSE Plan
  • Material Approval.       

4.0 DEFINITIONS

• PQP                             : Project Quality Plan
• PSP                              : Project Safety Plan
• HSE                             : Health, Safety and Environment
• MS                               : Method Statement
• ITP                               : Inspection Test Plan
• QA/QC                         : Quality Assurance / Quality Control Engineer.
• WIR                             : Inspection Request
• MIR                             : Material Inspection Request
• UPVC Class E              : Ultra polyvinyl chloride
• UPVC                          : Ultra polyvinyl chloride
• HDPE                           : High density polyethylene

                                                                        5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES:

            5.1 Project Manager

5.2 Construction Manager

5.3 Site Engineer

5.4 QA/QC Engineer (MEP):

5.6 Safety Officer

            5.7 Store Keeper (SK)

6.0  EQUIPMENTS

Following tools shall be arranged before starting the job.

7.0   PROCEDURE

Ø  Work Sequence/Procedure

•   General Requirements
• All the materials received at site shall be as per the approved technical material submittal and Water Booster Pump set to be inspected upon receipt & approved by the engineer prior in proceeding with the installation through MIR. Any discrepancies, damages etc, should be reported to the supplier for rectification or replacement & to be removed from site immediately.
• All construction/inspection/testing works shall be carried out in accordance with the specifications & to be done by qualified Mechanical Engineers and shall be checked and approved by MEP Subcontractor Construction Manager along with QA/QC Engineer.
• Contractor has to clarify the procedure for material delivery to the site through consultant Engineer at site.

            7.2        Handling

            7.2.1     Material Transport/ Delivery

• During transportation ensure that the equipment & its components (if any) are delivered in a shipping package and or shall be at least in a box covered with plastic. Extra care in unloading the equipment is required to avoid scratching or denting of finished surfaces of the Pumps & Frames.
• Where ever possible the loading and offloading of the Water Booster Pumps shall be carried out by hand.
• When required or necessary, forklift shall be used in unloading the materials.
• Equipment shall not be dropped onto hard surfaces & should not be dragged along the ground.

7.3        Storage

            7.3.1  Storage on Site Store

• To ensure that deterioration of Water Booster Pumps does not occur during storage, it is recommended to store the pumps & its components in sheltered conditions that are protected from weather elements and accidental damage.
• Water Booster Pumps & its components shall be protected with plastic or cardboard and the area shall be barricaded with warning signs.

            7.4 Sequence of Installation for Water Booster Pumps:

7.4.1 Safety

• All site safety rules & regulations shall be complied with.
• Supervisors will deliver tool box talks, relevant to these activities to all operatives involved in the installation, testing & commissioning and shall be recorded.
• All operatives will be equipped with minimum personnel protective equipment; hard hat, coveralls, safety boots, safety glasses.
• The persons using cleaning fluid and solvent cement have to wear hand gloves.
• Ensure that all operatives fully understand the method of these activities.

7.4.2 Pre- Installation Procedure

• Before commencement of installation activity, the supervisor must ensure that:
• Delivered Booster Pumps Set have been inspected & approved via MIR by the consultant prior to installation at site.
• Relevant documents or certificates shall be presented at the time of inspection if required by the Consultant.
• Permission to start or Civil Clearances prior to installation has been given by the main contractor.
• All relevant Shop drawings for the installation of Water Booster Pumps shall be available & approved by the consultant. No installation shall be done without Approved Shop Drawings.
• Installation activities shall only commence when all associated works by the Civil such as clearing of work place, construction of concrete plinth, water proofing, painting of walls/ floor etc. have been verified & completed.
• Safe access shall be provided by the Main Contractor thru Work Permit in coordination with the Safety in charge at site.
• Inspect the relevant area for any possible clashes with other services.
• Pumps shall be moved to the work area in a safe manner and shall not block access/ egress from the site with the help of a 3 ton pick- up and or a fork lift.

7.4.3 Installation Procedure

• Prior to installation, ensure that the data on the name plate matches with the required system data i.e. operating voltage, frequency & pump liquid temperature etc. MIR of the Water Booster Pumps should be approved by the Consultant.
• Prior to placing the Water Booster Pumps Set in concrete plinth, make sure that the anchoring bolts are matching with the Pump steel base anchoring hole alignment.
• Lay-out, marked & drill the location of the anchoring bolts on the concrete plinth.
• Each pump shall be mounted on a neoprene rubber pad concrete.
• Carefully place the Water Booster Pumps Set into the plinth. Check proper alignment and level by the use of a Torque Wrench.
• Place the nuts with one flat and lock washer, tight the nuts up to the required torque.
• After completion of setting-out of the Water Booster Pumps, lay-out and fabricate the suction & discharge piping and supports.
• Install the fabricated pipes and fittings along with the valves, flexible connectors & strainers as per the approved shop drawings.
• After completion of installation, raise an inspection request thru WIR to the Consultant for acceptance or Approval. Keep record for reference.
• Once installation has been accepted & approved by the Consultant, provide covering material to the Installed Water Booster Pump to avoid entry of dirt and dust. Remove all covers when termination of cables will start.
• Testing & Commissioning shall commence after final approval of the installation by the consultant.