4 Final Competency Based Learning Materials
4 Final Competency Based Learning Materials
4 Final Competency Based Learning Materials
Sector : CONSTRUCTION
You need to complete this module before you can perform the next module,
Install wiring devices for floor and ground fault current interrupting outlets.
List of Competencies
Install Electrical
Installing Electrical
Protection System for CON724311
4. Protection System for
Lighting and
Lighting and Grounding
Grounding
Introduction:
This module covers the knowledge, skills and proper attitude in laying-out,
electrical metallic conduits for communication and distribution. It deals with
laying-out of metallic conduits, wireways and cable trays, telephone terminal
cabinets and cable bridge.
Learning Outcomes:
Assessment Criteria:
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Electrical metallic conduits are installed according to the latest edition of
Philippine Electrical Code and National Electrical Code.
2. Electrical metallic conduits are installed according to the job
requirements
3. Tools/equipment and materials needed for the installation are prepared
in line with job requirements.
4. Safety procedures in installing electrical metallic conduits are strictly
observed according OHS guidelines and procedures.
CONDITION:
Students/trainees must be provided with the following:
ASSESSMENT METHOD:
Demonstration
Direct observation and questioning
Learning Outcome # 1
Read Information Sheet 2.1-1 You can ask the assistance of your
trainer to show you and explain further
Theories/Principles the topic you can’t understand.
Tools, Equipment and Materials
Tasks (Steps) & Key points
Learning Objectives:
After reading this Information Sheet, you must be able to:
1. Classify rigid conduit.
2. Enumerate and apply the PEC requirements concerning rigid conduit
preparation (bending) for installation.
3. Preparing and cutting pipes.
4. Bend rigid conduit to the following forms.
I. THEORIES/PRINCIPLES
The radius of the curve of the inner edge or the field bend shall not be less
than what is specified in table I. A run of conduit between an outlet and a fitting
shall not contain more than the equivalent of 4 quarter bends (360°, total
including those bends located immediately at the outlet or fitting).
Field bend is any field bend made by the electrician during the installation
of the conduit.
1. Aluminum
2. Silicon bronze alloy
3. Plastic coated
The rigid metal conduit wiring, the electrician cuts, bends, threads and
reamed conduits before installing them. Cutting rigid conduit is done with a
hacksaw or a pipe cutter.
Sharp edges or burrs at the ends could seriously damage the insulation of
the wire as it is pulled into the conduit. These burrs have to be removed by a
reamer or by a file as per PEC requirements.
Bending conduit is done to produce a desired bend angle on conduit for
installation.
This is done with a hickey or conduit bender. Bends on rigid conduit pipes
should be made so that the pipes are not injured nor the effective internal
diameter reduced.
The illustration in figure 1. show a run of conduit which contains more than
two quarter bends which is against the PEC requirements.
Figure 1.
Example:
Radius = Diameter x 5
= 1x5
= 5”
Suppose the right angle bend is to be made and that the conduit is to have
a rise of 18” above the floor. Assuming that the conduit is ½ in diameter, subtract
5” from the rise of 18” that leaves 13”. Hook the bender over the rigid metal
conduit so that the arrow on the bender points to a point 13 inches from the end
of the metal conduit as shown in figure 2. If the size of the conduit is ¾, subtract
6”. If the size is 1”, subtract 8” from the desired measurements.
The different bends that are common in a conduit installation are that the
following:
1. Tools:
2. Materials:
Important
When cutting any conduit with a hacksaw, use a blade with 18 to 32 teeth
per inch. A blade with fewer teeth hangs up, binds, or even breaks (Figure 5.
below). Put the blade in the hacksaw frame (with the teeth pointing forward) so
that the teeth cut when you push the saw forward. Place the pipe in the vise so
that there is ample room between the vise and the cut.
2.1 Lay the conduit on the ground and slip the hickey on the conduit
where the first bend is to be made. See figure 5.
Layout the right angle bend 1/2” Electrical Metal Tubing (EMT) or
thin wall conduit. See figure 7.
- From the rise, subtract 5” for ½” conduit, 6” for ¾” and 8” for 1” conduit.
Supposed the desired rise of a bend is 16” you will have 11” left
3.1 Hook the bender over the conduit. Let the arrow on the bender point
to the 11” marks from the end of the conduit. See figure 8 below
3.2 Apply pressure on the handle of the Bender, while one foot is
stopping on the conduit and the other on the bender. See figure 10
4.1 Determine the distance of the first bend (from one end of the conduit)
and the throw of the off – set. See figure 11
4.2 Insert the hickey just a few centimeters from the end of the conduit
and make the first bend. See figure 12.
CBLM on Electrical Installation Date Developed: Document No.
and Maintenance NC II May 1, 2015 Issued by:
Date Revised:
Performing Roughing-In May 1, 2016 P a g e | 16 of
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Activities For Communication Revised By:
And Distribution Jonard A. Mamalias, RME Revision # 01
Figure 12. Making the First Bend on the Conduit
4.3 With the hickey in upside down position, slip the conduit in the jaw of
the hickey and make the second bend to complete the off-set. See
figure 13.
BE SURE TO BEND
GRADUALLY TO AVOID
CRIMPING THE CONDUIT
5.1 Mark a straight line on the floor and on the center draw a
perpendicular line 6 inches high as shown in figure 14 on the next
page.
Figure 14. Drawing a Perpendicular Line from the Straight Line on the
Floor
5.2 Bend the conduit and mark the point to be bent. Refer to figure 15
below.
- The distance between “A” and “B” should depend on the diameter of the
structure where it will cross over.
- Check the bend using the sketch on the floor.
5.3 Slip the hickey over the conduit 4 inches from mark “Y” to the center
of the saddle bends.
5.4 Rest the handle of the hickey on the floor then place your foot against
it.
- You may ask somebody to hold the other end of the conduit in the proper
position while bending. See figure 16.
- Pipe vise may be used to hold the conduit while bending with the hickey.
- Slip the hickey towards you little by little while bending conduit
gradually.
5.6 Thread both ends of the saddle bead if necessary as shown below.
6.3 Slip the hickey on the mark point and form the arc as shown in the
illustration in figure 18.
6.4 Slip the hickey over the point where the second bend would be made
to finish the gooseneck bend as shown in figure 19.
INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT WRITE ANYTHING ON THE TEST BOOKLET. Write your answers on the ½
sheet of paper.
Steps/Procedure:
1. Use the rigid-sized pipe bender or hickey for each size of conduit.
2. Make a level in the floor.
3. The bend must be gradual and equal to a radius 6 times the diameter of
the conduit.
4. Apply pressure on the handle of the hickey bender depends of the
specific direction.
5. Good housekeeping and safety practices are applied in line with job
requirements.
Assessment Method:
Actual demonstration, Observation
CRITERIA
YES NO
Did you….
Steps/Procedure:
1. Select proper tools in bending a conduit.
2. Do not direct adopt too much pressure in hickey bending.
3. Secure properly tools in selecting to bend different sizes of conduit.
4. Apply good housekeeping or standardized.
Assessment Method:
Demonstration, Observation
CRITERIA
YES NO
Did you….
Steps/Procedure:
1. Classify rigid conduit.
2. Apply the PEC requirements concerning rigid conduit in preparation
(bending) for installation.
3. Use hacksaw for cutting tool in metal conduit.
4. Measure properly a conduit before subject in cutting.
5. Remove cutting burrs from the cut conduit ends.
6. Mark the distance at which the conduit must change direction.
7. Gently pressure in bending.
8. Bend gradually to avoid crimping the conduit?
9. Apply good housekeeping and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Assessment Method:
Demonstration, Observation and Questioning
CRITERIA
YES NO
Did you….