Method of Statement

For

Construction of New 132kV D/C OHTL from DHP-1 132/13.8kV S/S Looping
cut-off Point between AD DARD and BAISH 132kV substations.

Client: SAUDI ELECTRICITY COMPANY (SOA)

Main Contractor: Trading Development Partnership (TDP)

Sub - Contractor: Saudi Pakistani Advance Construction Company (SPACCO)

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 Method of Statements (MOS)
Table of Contents
S.NO ITEM DESCRIPTION Page
WORKS CARRIED OUT AFTER SHUTDOWNS
1 Scope Of Work 2-3
2 Method Of Statement for Erection Of Lattice Steel 3-14
Towers
3 Method of Statement For Stringing Work During 15-26
Shutdown

1.Brief Description of Scope of Work for Outages :-

The following work are to be commenced for looping the existing D/C 132kv OHTL at Looping/Cut-Off
Point B/W T#65-T#66 .
1. Erection of 2 No. High Angle Towers(UHA) between Existing Tower#65 & Tower#66.
2. Precautionary measures to be taken to protect the existing 132KV transmission line.
3. Re-routing of existing 24 OPGW from T#67 to New Prop.T#5A.
4. Re-routing of existing 24 OPGW from T#65 to New Prop.T#5B.
5. Splicing Of OPGW Box at T#5A & T#65.
6. Dismantlening of Tower#66.

7. AT Shutdown of existing 132kv OHTL CKT-1 & CKT-2

7.1 From Existing T#66 CKT-1 Conductor with Hardware will be un-clipped.
7.2 From Existing T#66 OPGW with Hardware will be Unclipped.
7.3 CKT-1 conductor will be shifted to prop. T#5A.

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 7.4 From Existing T#66 CKT-1&2 Conductor with Hardware will be un-clipped.
7.5 Conductor, OPGW will be cut off between Existing Tower# 65-66.
7.6 Stringing of CKT-1&2 conductors, OPGW from T#67 to T# 5A and from T#65 to T#5B.
7.7 Energization of CKT-1.

Method Of Statement for Tower Erection Lattice Steel

CONTENTS:

1. SCOPE
2. REFERENCES
3. RESPONSIBILITIES
4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
4.1 Shutdown of Existing 132KV TL CKT-A & CKT-B
5. QA QC Plan
6. Tower Erection
6.1 Erection of Leg Extension part
6.2 Extension of body extension bottom part
6.3 Erection of Body extension bottom and middle parts
6.4 Erection of body extension top part
6.5 Erection of basic body
6.6 Erection of Cage Part
6.7 Erection of cross Arms
7. Tightening of Bolts
8. Torque checking of bolts

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1.0 Scope:
The Scope of this method statement is to explain the erection of high angle (HA) self- supporting lattice steel
tower, tightening and torque checking for 2 No. lattice steel towers for construction of 132kv OHTL.

Preassembly technique shall be employed in the proposed OHTL towards more efficient erection
operation.

2.0 Reference:
All referenced Standards, Specifications and similar material shall be the latest issue (including all revisions,
addenda and supplements) unless stated otherwise.

Standards and Specification:

20-TMSS-01 Rev. 01 Transmission Line and Substation Lattice Steel
Structure
TCS-P-122.01 Rev. 0 Safety in Construction of Transmission Line
TCS-122-02 Rev. 0 Material Handling
TCS-P-122.06 Rev.01 Steel Structure Assembly and Erection
TCS-P-122.21 Rev. 0 Transmission Line Structure Details for 68kV to
132kV
TES-P-122.05 PI Rev.01 Transmission Line Structure – Part I: Latticed Steel
Towers
PTS-20SO129 Scope of Work and Technical Specification

3.0 Responsibilities:

The Main Contractor QC Personnel are responsible for inspection of material Quantity received at stores and
verification of shipping document certificates. Inspect the materials receive at work site location for damage
if any or correct and also during execution. Closely monitor the activity for improper use of tools and
equipment during execution that could lead to poor quality or workmanship. Check for the validity materials,
tools and equipment certificates prior to work execution. Make sure all quality inspection checklists and
testing procedures are being followed on or before work execution as per SEC specification.

The Storekeeper is responsible for the orderly stocking of received quantity at designated places for ease
of access towards loading & unloading and shifting of tower parts materials to the jobsite as and when
required. He’s also responsible for maintaining up to date records on the material receipts and issues.

The Security Personnel are responsible for the security of material placed at stores or jobsites during off
days and night times, wherever necessary.

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The Project engineer is responsible for issuing of required quantity at stores and jobsite, also including the
issuance copy of all related IFC drawings, HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment), installation
procedure, PTW (Permit to Work) and educating the construction crew involve of the content it pertains

prior to work execution. Then closely monitor the tower erection activities and assembly related issues as
per SEC specification.

The foremen are responsible in facilitating the tower erection activities with complete needed proper/
correct tools and materials. Conduct toolbox meeting before the work starts, securing the working area
with safety barriers, danger/ warning sign and maintaining housekeeping before and after work execution.

Certified tower climbers/ linemen are responsible for the working conditions, such as proper used of
personal protective equipment, correct tools for the job, jointing the assembled part correctly, tightening,
torquing, installing missing/loose tower part members and bolt nuts exactly for line stability.

The safety officer is responsible for inspecting site conditions prior to work execution to determine if
hazards are present, identifies the damaged equipment, defective tools and to establish procedures and
policies to overcome those hazardous situations for everybody safety. The safety officer inspects the
validity of linemen, operators, rigger, tools and equipment’s TUV/ Calibration Certificates, then inform HO
for renewal a month before it expires. Has the authority to stop the activities, if an unsafe condition
occurs.

4.0 Safety Precaution:

HIRA shall be submitted in a timely manner prior to commence the activities for PM approval.

The load chart, valid operator TUV certificate for the proposed cranes shall be produced at the job site before
induction for the erection activities.

The Erection of towers shall be done with TUV Certified 100mt capacity mobile crane, having telescopic
extendable boom already inspected by PM.

Crane will always stand close to the legs where erection is to be done.

Tool and equipment such as shackles, slings and pulleys etc. to be used during assembly and erection will be
checked thoroughly before starting any activity.

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All tools shall be connected with the linemen belt. No tool shall be held in hand while climbing to avoid
dropping from height.

During erection work nobody shall be allowed to stand or pass under the suspended load by crane.

The crane shall always be positioned at the required distance in view of safe angle of inclination and working
radius. The crane stabilizers shall always be fully extended over compacted ground/ structure pad.

The positioned crane shall be connected properly grounded through the grounding cable.

The communication between operator and rigger should be through visual signaling only by TUV Certified
rigger.

The elevation of lifted assembled part with crane hook should always be higher than the splice joint, to be
jointed/ bolted.

During unsafe circumstances, such as adverse weather condition, damaged tools use, the safety officer shall
suspend the work.

The assembled part should be closer to the extended telescopic boom, to avoid dragging of the assembled
part during lifting.

The competent tower climbers identified by SPACCO shall be inducted with tower climbing course conducted
by PM and TUV Certified.

Under any circumstance, the tower climbers shall not be allowed for free tower climbing.

The tower climbers working in Tower Erection should always use required PPE

i.e. safety dress, shoes, goggles, hand gloves, High visibility Vest and Full Body Harness Belt which shall be
hooked at different level during erection activities in addition to waist belt.

The tower climbers should have three-point contacts during working at any working level. During climbing,
climbers shall use step bolts and hook up the harness belt at horizontal tower members.
The man basket shall be placed within the reach of crane’s working radius, in the case rescue is needed for
workers working at height.

4.1 Shutdown of Existing 132KV TL CKT-A & CKT-B

All documents required for shutdown of CKT-A & CKT-B should be submitted to SEC for review and
approval at least 2 to 3 weeks prior to shutdown by main contractor (TDP).

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Main Contractor TDP shall take approval for shutdown of CKT-A &B. All documents shall be present at TDP
representative for taking shutdown.

Main Contractor shall arrange valid permit holders for shutdown works.
Two permits are required for this activity
1. Shutdown of CkT-1
2. Shutdown Of CkT-2

Coordination with SEC representatives i.e., SEC operators, Consultant, Transmission line maintenance
engineer shall be available for shutdown.

After the shutdown of CKT-1&2, grounding cables shall be connected at the grounding sources at first and
then the line shall be clamped with the grounding.

On removal, the clamping with the line shall be removed at first and then the grounding sources shall be
removed.

Hot stick shall be used for providing & removing the grounding sets.

5.0 QA/QC Plan:

Availability of current approved Erection drawings indicating revisions shall be issued to the key personnel at
job site.
The proposed 100 Ton Crane shall be third party certified before induction at the site.
The Method Statement, ITP and HIRA shall be prepared, issued and get signed by every individual before
every allied activity involved in the tower erection and assembly work.

QC shall monitor & maintain following activities:

•Qualified and motivated manpower.

• Dependable construction equipment.
• Required personnel selected on the basis of their skills and experience.
• Suitable personnel shall be physically and mentally fit.
• Training/ Testing of craftsmen.
• Preparation of procedures and job instructions.
• Construction equipment maintenance/ materials control.

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• Verifying contracts documents and specifications and standards.

The QC and Project Engineer shall be present along with Client/ SEC Representative during inspection.

6.0 Tower Erection:

The erection of these towers shall be done with mobile cranes of Telescopic Booms. The cranes with
capacity range with mobile cranes of shall be used depending upon the height of towers and weight to be
lifted. Following are the 4 major considerations in Erection of Latticed Steel Towers with mobile cranes.

a) The weight of assembled segment of Tower to be erected should not exceed the rated capacity of
crane at particular Boom length, working radius and angle of inclination.

b) The elevation of crane hook always higher than the splice point, where lifted segment is to be spliced.
The parts to be lifted shall be close to the crane to avoid dragging of assembled portion.

c) Lineman working on Tower Erection shall use Full body harness. Full body harness shall be hooked –
up at different points with erected tower.

d) Lineman shall use Step Bolts to climb up and come down. They shall not work in High wind and lesser
visibility conditions.

e) Tower erection shall not be done in case the wind speed is more than 30km / hr.

6.1 Lift No. 1: Erection of Leg Extension part:

The height & weight of leg extension is derived from approved drawing accordingly the crane capacity is
selected.

Four (04) legs shall be assembled completely on ground neat each foundation. the Crane main boom shall be
parked in between two legs with outriggers fully extended.

Leg – A will be lifted first and erected above the stub. Bolts of main member joining with stub shall be
installed and roughly tightened. A Guy of 16mm rope shall be installed diagonally behind 7 meters high leg
Extension to stop it from falling inwards in the direction of its slope. Similarly, other 3 legs shall be erected
above the stubs and supported with back Guys.

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It is necessary to state here that installation of Guys is must because all four legs stand alone on their
respective stubs without joining each other horizontally. It means that at Seven (7) meters height the four (4)
sides of leg extension are open from top and do not support each other.

6.2 Lift No. 2: Extension of Body Extension Bottom part:

Body extension shall be erected in three parts. The bottom part height & weight shall be derived from the
approved drawing. This part is specially designed for these towers as an adaptor between leg and body
extension.

Each adaptor is assembled on the ground and erected above leg. The crane can easily erect this portion
above each individual leg while standing in between two legs. The craftsman will insert the bolts in the main
member joint between leg and adapter. The body harness of craftsman will hook off with the first leg
extension.

The next adapter on Leg – B shall be erected and also spliced horizontally with leg – A. The back guy shall
again be installed behind this adaptor. With the erection of two adaptors two legs shall join and support each
other. Similarly, with the erection of remaining two adaptors all sides of the tower shall close. We will remove
the back guys.

The lineman can now go on the tower and install the redundant members in the four (4) corners and inside
the four (4) legs “View members”. This will complete the erection of Leg extension and now it is safe to stand
alone with back buys.

6.3 Lift No. 3: Erection of Body Extension Bottom & Middle Part:

This body extension part shall be assembled on ground in the shape of Four (04) individual triangular shaped
legs. The triangular shaped BE middle parts shall be erected on all four corners.

The height and weight shall be derived from the approved drawing of the towers and necessary capacity of
crane is selected for lifting.

The Crane with main boom shall be parked in between two legs with outriggers fully extended. This crane will
lift the first part (Leg – A ) and erect it above the leg extension.

The craftsman will insert the bolts in main member joint between leg and adapter. The body harness of
craftsman will hook off with the bottom part of Lattice tower. Bolts of main member joint shall be installed
and roughly tightened.

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 A guy of 16mm rope shall be installed diagonally behind this erected part corner to stop it from falling
inwards in the direction of its slope. Similarly other three (3) number Body extension bottom parts shall be
erected above leg extensions and supported with back Guys.

It is necessary to install the Guys because all four concerns of Body extension Bottom Part stand alone on
their respective legs without joining each other horizontally. It means that 6 meters’ height the four sides of
Body extension are open from top and does not support each other.

6.4 Lift No. 4: Erection of Body Extension Top Part:

This high top part shall be assembled on ground in shape of Four (4) individual triangular shaped legs of Body
extension top part. The Triangular shaped BE top parts shall be erected on all four corners.

The height and weight of the part is derived from approved tower drawings and accordingly crane capacity is
selected with respective lifting height.

The crane will lift the first part ( Leg-A ) and erect it above the bottom part of body extension. The craftsman
will insert the bolts in main member joint between leg and adaptor. The body harness of craftsman will hook
off with the middle part of Lattice tower. Bolts of main member joint shall be installed and roughly tightened.
A Guy of 16mm.

rope shall be installed diagonally behind this high corner to stop it from falling inwards in the direction of
its slope. Similarly, the other three (3) number Body extension top parts shall be erected above bottom
parts and supported with back Guys.

It is necessary to install Guys because all four corners of BE top parts stand alone on their respective legs
until they are horizontally joined with each other. Once the top parts of two consecutive legs are erected
the horizontal members are joined and one sides of body extension can stand alone.

6.5 Lift No. 5: Erection of basic body.

The height and weight of basic body part is derived from the approved drawings, lifting height shall also be
considered for the selection of crane capacity.

Basic Body shall be erected in Four (4) parts. All Basic Body part shall be assembled on ground in shape of two
sides. These sides shall be erected above the body extension one by one and back guys shall be installed
behind these sides. The crane main boom shall be parked in between two legs with outriggers fully extended.

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The first part will be lifted with crane with main boom and erected on above body extension. Bolts of Main
Member joint shall be installed and roughly tightened. The craftsman will insert the bolts in main member
joint between leg and adaptor.

The body harness of craftsman will anchor on body extension. A Guy of 16mm rope shall be installed
diagonally behind this 7.6-meter-high side to stop it from falling inwards in the direction of its slope. Similarly,
other side of Body extension shall be erected supported with back Guys. The members and Braces between
already erected two sides shall be lifted one by one with crane to complete the other two faces. All four sides
of basic body first part shall be completed, and guys shall be removed.

The second part of basic body extension 8 meters shall be assembled on ground in shape of two (2) sides and
shall be erected same as first part.

6.6 Lift No. 6: Erection of Cage Part:

The Cage part shall also be assembled on ground in shape of two (2) sides and shall be erected exactly in the
similar way as first and second part of basic body.

The weight and height of the cage part shall be derived from approved design accordingly crane capacity is
selected with reference to lifting height.

The cage part -2 shall also be assembled on ground in shape of two (2) sides. These parts shall also be
erected exactly in the similar way as first part with suitable capacity crane having enough main boom and
capacity of ton.
After the cage part-1 & 2 is erected then cage part-3 shall be lifted by suitable crane and erected.

6.7 Lift No. 7: Erection of Cross Arms.

All the cross arms shall be assembled on ground as per the approved design prior to erection.

The weight and length of cross arm shall be derived from approved design and the height of lifting shall be
calculated for the selection of suitable capacity crane.

The cross arms serial (6) no. for phase conductor and two (2) no for shied wire shall be assembled and
erected individually with a Suitable capacity crane.

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7.0 Tightening of Bolts:

a) Bolts & Nuts shall be tightened using correct size spanners

b) Before tightening, it shall be checked whether correct size bolts and washers are used, packing
plates / flat washers are placed in required places / joints as per IFC drawings.

c) The tightening shall progressively be carried on from the top downwards.

d) All bolts at every level shall be tightened simultaneously. For this purpose, there shall be groups
having 4 persons, for each face of tower separately.

e) The spanners to be used for final tightening of the bolts and nuts shall have the box head with the
handle of preferable standard size and length, as below: -

Bolt Diameter (mm) Box Head Spanner size Box Head Spanner
(mm) Length (cm)
16 24 / 27 40
20 30 / 32 64

f) All bolts should be tightened up to the limit (torque Value) mentioned in TCS-P-122.06 (Rev. 0) for
specific diameter of bolts. No bolts can be over tightened that may cause shearing of bolts.

g) Only well experienced fitter shall be assigned to maintain proper tightening limit.

h) The Corners of the nuts shall not be damaged during tightening.

8.0 Torque Checking of Bolts:

After tightening all the bolt nuts, the one tower climbers per leg shall check the required tightened torque for
16mm bolt with calibrated torque wrench. One tower climber per two legs shall check the required tightened
torque for 20mm bolt with calibrated torque wrench.

Only torque wrenches, which properly fit the nuts and bolts, shall be used. The use of wrenches, which in any
way deform the nut or cut or flake the galvanizing is prohibited. Unless otherwise specified in the project

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SOW/TS and/or recommended by the manufacturer, the bolts shall be torqued as per TCS-P-122.06 (Rev. 0)
values given below:

Bolt Diameter (mm) Bolt Torque (kg-m)

16 10 to 14
20 17 to 23

Below are the photos representing tower erection:

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Method of Statement for stringing works to connect to the
proposed HA Towers
CONTENTS:
1. Scope
2. References
3. Responsibilities
4. QA QC Plan
5. Safety Precautions
6. Stringing Works
7. Shut Down of Existing 132KV from Ad Darb to Baish TL (CKT-1&2)
8. Removal of Hardware
9. Erection of T#5A, 5B.
10. Re-routing/Stringing of Conductor of CKT-1&2
11. Shut Down/ Outage of OPGW cable
12. Stringing of OPGW cable
13.Dismantling of T#66
14.Stringing of Conductor

1. Scope:
The scope of this method statement is to explain the complete stringing method for existing 132KV
Transmission line.

Because of different the work is done under shutdown of two circuit between the prop.T#5A -Existing T#65
and from Existing T#67- prop.T#5B Single Spans, we propose Slack/Layout stringing will be used, as the short
length pulling is required.
If not approved by SEC we will proceed for Tension Stringing method. This shall be accordance with SEC
standard TCS-P-122.07, section 4.0.

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Care shall be taken to avoid strand damage & clear of road and other crossings during conductor pulling
activities.

The sagging of conductor shall be done with transit & target method with reference SEC standard TCS-P-
122.07, section 9.9.1 (Sag Charts).

2. References:
All referenced Standards, Specifications and similar material shall be the latest issue (including all revisions,
addenda and supplements) unless stated otherwise.

Standards and Specification:

TCS-P-122.07 Installation of overhead line conductor & ground wires

TCS-P-122.08 Installation of OPGW
SES-122.04 Line hardware & fittings for conductor and overhead ground
wires
TCS-P-122.01 Safety in construction of Transmission Lines - Safety
section .6.6

3. Responsibilities:
All involved personnel are responsible for safety of men & material and the safety officer shall control the
stringing activities with respect to atmosphere and weather condition.
The contractor is responsible for arranging the required vehicle, T&P, conductor with hardware fittings and
competitive working personnel.

SPACCO is responsible for arranging the required T&P, man power, required cranes and vehicles, preparing
work plan for permits from the concerned.

The SPACCO site engineer is responsible for executing the stringing activities in co-ordination with site
supervisors, safety officers and stringing team.

The Main Contractor QA/QC personnel are responsible for the inspection of required T&P, machinery &
material for stringing the ACSR/AW & OPGW conductor 0f the existing 132kV line.

The safety officer is responsible for hazard analysis involved with the live line crossing activity and to
implement the methods to avoid the analyzed hazards.

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Accordingly, the safety officer has to educate the involved personnel, prior to start any activity.

The safety officer is responsible to control / stop the activity during adverse weather condition during cloudy,
humidity, sand storm, thunderstorm/ rain condition.

The site supervisor is responsible for monitoring the workers, tower climbers for work activities as per the
submitted live line crossing stringing work.

The crane operator is responsible for positioning of crane & safe lift involved. The rigger is responsible for
safe rigging activities.

4. QA/QC Plan:
Availability of approved drawings indicating revisions shall be issued to the key personnel at job site.

All the materials and activities shall be checked for damages at stores before transportation.

The loading & unloading shall be done with proper polyester belt and manufacturer’s instructions shall be
followed.

The approved drawings indicating the revisions shall be issued to the key
personnel at job site.

The OPGW and ACSR conductor shall be checked for damages before the stringing activities.

The OPGW laying / termination at the respective tower peak, shall be confirmed in advance.

The communication between puller & tension machine, during passing of bull wire, ACSR/AW & OPGW
conductor shall be through wireless communication sets.

The stringing of conductors shall be as per approved IFC drawings.

The QC and Project Engineer shall be present along with Client/ SEC Representative during inspection.

5. Safety Precaution:
Safety Precaution for 132KV transmission line works:

• Ensure to check all installation of winches and other lifting and pulling equipment and carry equipment
inspection 3rd party certificates all time

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• Supervising Engineer and Foreman shall closely monitor the activity to ensure work is performed according
to procedure
• Wind speed to me measured if wind speed is more than 32km/h all the lifting activities must be stopped
• Safety harness to be inspected prior to be used by harness owner.
• No access/egress on ceramic/glass composite dishes
• Climbing, walking, standing on the installed corona ring shall not be allowed
• Hook ladder shall be used only for its intended purpose to provide safe access
• Inspect all equipment and tools if in proper color coding.
• Ensure a valid 3rd party inspection of man basket.
• Ensure proper attachment of man basket to crane hook be observed
• Raising the jumper to the Gantry tower maintaining the safe clearance.
• Connect the jumper at both ends with dead end compression joint.
• Ensure correct tension being applier to jumper conductor prior to final tightening
• Close supervision is required during road crossing activity
6. Stringing Works
The basic methods, which are most widely used in electric power industry are

a) Slack or Layout Method:

In this method, the conductor reel is carried along the line on a vehicle and the conductor is deposited
over the ground. The conductor reels are positioned on reel stands mounted on a transporting vehicle.
Braking device is normally provided to prevent overrunning and backlash. While the conductor reel is
carried past a supporting structure, pulling is stopped and the

conductor is placed in the travelers attached to the structure before proceeding to the next structure.

This Method is mainly applicable to the construction of new lines in cases where maintenance of
conductor surface condition is not critical and where terrain is easily accessible to pulling vehicle.

This method is generally limited to Stringing of one conductor. It is not allowed to do stringing of 2 or
more conductors by this method.

This method is recommended to be used in urban areas where hazards exist from traffic or where there is
danger of contact with energized circuit and in areas where sand or sandy soil or rocky areas are
encountered because of possible damage to the conductor.

In SEC System, this method shall only be used for stringing of single but short spans with prior approval of
SEC.

All possible measures are adopted to avoid any contact of conductor with the ground.

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Major equipment required to perform slack stringing includes reel stands, pulling vehicle, splicing cart.

b) Tension Stringing Method:

In this method, the conductors are kept under controlled tension during stringing process. This method is
used to keep the conductors clear of the ground, energized circuits and obstacles, which might cause
damage to the conductors.

It requires the pulling of the light pilot line in to the travelers, which in turn is used to pull in a heavier
pulling line (also called bull line). The pulling line is then used to pull in the conductors from reel stands
using a bullwheel tensioner and bullwheel puller.

For the lighter conductors, a lightweight pulling line may be used in place of pilot line directly pull in the
conductors.

This method provides the most economical means of conductors stringing.

Major equipment required for tension stringing includes reel stands, tensioner, puller, reel winder, pilot
line winder, splicing cart, and pulling vehicle.

7. Shut Down of Existing 132kv TL (CKT-1&2)

After Commencement of shutdown for existing 132kv TL, the permit present at site with responsible
personal. At least 10 days shutdown shall be taken.

All measures shall be carried out for grounding of the system.

8. Removal of Hardware Fittings from Existing T#66

The ACSR/AW conductor clipping & hardware removal for CKT-1&2 shall be started after the successful
shutdown of existing transmission line CKT-1&2.

Dampers for the single conductor shall be removed on CKT-1&2 from T#66 to T#65.

Proper personnel grounding shall be provided prior to clipping & hardware fixing activities

The required capacity nylon belt shall be used to lift conductor during the conductor clipping activities.

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The preformed grip along with the suspension assembly shall be removed over the conductor and
transferred to the conductor suspension point. The assembly bolt nut and split pins shall be checked and
removed one by one.

9. Erection of 5A & 5B
Erection of proposed dead end towers 5A , 5B is to be carried out as mentioned in MOS of tower erection.

All safety precautions shall be followed as mentioned in MOS of tower erection.

a) Insulator Hoisting with Hardware:

The handling, storage & installation of Long Rod Porcelain insulators shall be as per SEC standard TCS-122.09.

The insulators shall be shifted to the installation points with the factory packed crates. The loading and
unloading shall be done with rated nylon belt rope.

Each insulator shall be lifted by three personnel, two people at both ends & one person supporting at the
middle of stem and placed over flat plastic sheet.

The insulators shall be placed over separators used in packing, by supporting the stem. Care shall be taken to
avoid disc contact with ground.

The insulators shall be checked for damages and if required should be cleaned free of dust with dry/ wet
cloth only.

Use of solvents/ chemical agents should not be allowed.

The insulator found with disc or end seal damage should be removed and discarded.

The hardware shall be assembled without twist or strain to the insulator, if required along with conductor
Aerial rollers. The Aerial rollers shall be made of fiber with 800mm dia. During hoisting, the lift line should be
attached at the insulator cap only.

The splicing of dead-end compression joints or middle compression joints shall be carried out in reference
with the SEC standard TCS-P-122.07, section 10.0 installations of conductor and ground wire accessories.

10. Re-routing/Stringing of Conductor of CKT-1&2

After the removal of hardware from TW 66 to TW 67.

a) Cutting & Stringing of the Single Conductor CKT-1&2:

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Hence the cutting location of the conductor shall be selected, so that the conductor can easily be shifted
from TW 65 & TW 67 to proposed dead End tower 5A&5B.

After the selection of location for conductor cutting in between TW66 and TW67. The arrangement shall
be made for cutting of conductor.

Conductor shall be cut one by one, its not allowed to cut all the Ckts conductors at a time.

Come along grip or automatic clamps shall be fixed on the either side with at least 3 meters of the
conductor location. This automatic clamps or come long grip shall be tightened by the means of guy wire
of min. 25mm thick to the puller line or traveler to obtain the tension on the conductor.

By applying tension on the automatic clamps the conductor in between the clamps shall be without
tension. After achieving the no tension of the cutting location one by one conductor should be cut.

Once the conductor is cut the crane shall be used to hold the conductor along with the tension machine/
hydraulic puller or traveler at required locations.

Slowly the conductor shall be dropped near to ground and all the preparation need to be made for
protection the conductor.

After the dropping of the conductor. Two pulley aerial rollers are fixed at the T#5A & 5B.

The conductor shall be shifted to the Ariel rollers and stringing shall be carried out to reach T#5A will small
amount of pulling tension.

Same procedure shall be done from TW67 to TW5B.

The Stringing work for TW65- TW5A and from TW5B to TW67 shall be done by Slack/ Layout method with
existing conductor.

While using tension method: Two-way communications between the people monitor the conductor sag
with scope/ transit and with the actual person control the sag activity shall be established.

The sag thermometer shall be installed near the section ends as per SEC standards TCS-P-122.07, section
9.7.1.
The conductor shall be tensioned slowly to attain the required sag level, in reference to the mark & scope in-
between the sag span towers.
At this stage the temperature & the given sag detail shall be verified/ confirmed.

b) Sagging of ACSR/AW Conductor:

The sagging of ACSR/AW shall be started after pulling completion, in reference with SEC standard TCS-P-
122.07, section 9.8 – performance of sagging operation.

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Proper grounding shall be provided prior to sagging activities at the required places.

Before starting ACSR/AW sagging activity, following data shall be derived/ collected.

• The as-built span length, for the selected span

• The sag height for the prevailing temperature

• Placement of sag scope and target (target shall be in opposite direction to sun rays for clear identification).

The sag height in vertical as per given sag chart, along with travelers if required, shall be marked at the
desired span towers.

The sag scope/ transit shall be fixed at any one tower over the marking to monitor the conductor sag level
alignment with the marking/ target on the other tower.

Two-way communications between the people monitor the conductor sag with scope/ transit and with the
actual person control the sag activity shall be established.

The sag thermometer shall be installed near the section ends as per SEC standards TCS-P-122.07, section
9.7.1.

Initially ONE conductor shall be tensioned slowly to attain the required sag level, in reference to the mark at
the sag span towers.

At this stage the temperature & the given sag detail shall be verified/ confirmed.

If the sagging carried between tangent towers, remaining conductors shall be sagged as mentioned above.

If the sagging carried between section/ angle towers, the inner sub-conductor shall be marked & sagged as
per the design. Finally, the outer sub-conductor shall be sagged the same level as per the inner conductor.
Care shall be taken to avoid mismatch in-between bundle conductors.

On successful completion of all the bundle conductors sagging, marking on the conductor shall be done.
The compression dead end for ACSR/AW conductor shall be fixed at the section end towers along with
hardware & vibration dampers.

After the completion of the above method the grounding shall be removed, the procedure of grounding
removal shall be followed.

Inspection of the complete work shall be carried out and then the CKT-1 shall be energized.

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 11. Shutdown/Outage of OPGW cable:

Outage/ shutdown for OPGW cable shall be taken.

Selection of OPGW cable cutting location shall be chosen such that the OPGW cable can easily be re-
routed from TW67 to TW5A . The other side of the cable shall be re-routed from TW65 to TW5B.

12. Stringing of OPGW Cable

The positioning of 8T capacity Puller and Tension machine shall be arranged with proper back guy
arrangement for the proposed section. The effective grounding shall be established for both Tension & Puller
machine.

12mm steel pilot line shall be laid along the proposed section. The passing of pilot line through the travelers
shall be done with 12mm PP rope.

The OPGW conductor drum shall be mounted with reel support, behind the Tension machine and passed
through the Tension machine groove.

The laid pilot line shall be attached with OPGW conductor along with Stocking Grip & anti-twist arrangement.
The running ground shall be provided in front of both Tension & Puller machine.

The two-way communications shall be established between Puller & Tension machine. The OPGW conductor
shall be pulled from Puller with required controlled tension at Tension machine.

The normal pulling tension for OPGW shall be applied, to maintain 10m ground clearance during pulling.

a. Sagging of OPGW:
The sagging of OPGW shall be started after pulling completion.

The sagging of conductor shall be done with transit & target method in reference with SEC standard TCS-P-
122.07, section 9.9.1.

Before starting OPGW sagging activity, following data shall be derived/ collected.

• The as-built span length, for the selected span

• The sag height for the prevailing temperature
• Placement of sag scope and target (target shall be in opposite direction to sun rays for clear identification).

The sag height in vertical as per given sag chart, along with travelers if required, shall be marked at the
desired span towers.

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The sag scope/ transit shall be fixed at any one tower over the marking to monitor the conductor sag level
alignment with the marking/ target on the other tower.

Two-way communications between the people monitor the conductor sag with scope/ transit and with the
actual person control the sag activity shall be established.

The sag thermometer shall be installed near the section ends as per SEC standards TCS-P-122.07, section
9.7.1.

The conductor shall be tensioned slowly to attain the required sag level, in reference to the mark & scope in-
between the sag span towers.

At this stage the temperature & the given sag detail shall be verified/ confirmed.
Then the Preformed Tension grip for OPGW & compression dead end for OGW shall be fixed at the section
end towers along with vibration dampers.

A 1m diameter OPGW coil with not less than 15m coiling, excluding slack fiber looped inside the joint box and
5m from finished grade level shall be provided at angle towers involved in between OPGW sections.
The grounding for OPGW shall be provided with OPGW conductor bit with parallel groove connectors
having length.

14. Dismantling of Tower TW66:

After Stringing and sagging of CKT-1&2 conductor from TW67 to TW5A & from TW5B to TW65,

The existing tower TW66 shall be dismantled part by part. Crane with rigger shall be used for dismantling.

Inspected belt shall be used for dismantling crane shall hold the dismantling part and from the other side
the craftsmen shall remove all the bolts and nuts for the hold portion.

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Once all nuts and bolts removed shall be carefully kept in the empty box in the basket. The dismantled
part shall be slowly dropped down by means of crane.

While dismantling all safety precautions shall be taken, the area nearby TW66 has be barricaded so that no
one can enter near it.

Watchmen’s/ flag mans shall be appointed near the barricade to avoid any incident.

After dismantling of the tower, all the tower accessories and parts shall be shifted to store, this shall be
done by SPACCO if included in contract or shall be covered by main contractor.

After completion of the stringing work related to CKT-1&2, dismantling of Tower T66, the grounding shall

be removed from the CKT-1&2, first the grounding from line shall be removed before disconnecting from
ground.

Inspection of line shall be done by Main contractor QA QC and SEC representative.

THANKS FOR YOUR VALUABLE TIME

WITH BEST REGARDS

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