TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR 3-PH SMC BOXES MADE FROM THERMOSETTING PLASTIC FOR 3-PH ENERGY METER.

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1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR 3-PH SMC BOXES MADE FROM THERMOSETTING PLASTIC FOR 3-PH ENERGY METER. 1.0 SCOPE: This specification covers the design, manufacturing and testing of anticorrosive, dust proof, rust proof, shock proof, self extinguishing property, resistant to heat, vermin & water proof, Ultra Violet Stabilized and pilfer resistant 3-PH SMC BOXES made from Thermosetting Plastic i.e. Glass Reinforced Polyester Sheet Moulding Compound (SMC) Confirming to IS: (1992) as per attached technical specification, by the process of hot compression moulding drawing and IS 14772: CONSTRUCTION: 2.1 The minimum size of box from inside shall be 375 x 270 x 210 mm. 2.2 Meter Box shall be moulded in a single piece forming the body of the 3-PH SMC BOXES with a cover fitted with base by minimum two nos. concealed stainless steel hinges. The lid/cover shall rest on the collar of the 3-PH SMC BOXES base in such a way that any access from outside of the box is not possible. The hinges shall be fitted with the 3-PH SMC BOXES body base and cover rigidly, thereby making the Service Connection Box pilfer resistant. All corners of the 3-PH SMC BOXES should be round & not pointed ones. 2.3 The door in closed position should be overlapped in such a manner that no direct entry or access is possible. The 3-PH SMC BOXES shall be closed by SS U Clamp of minimum 0.8 mm thickness for holding and locking of the door with body base. The U Clamp shall have 4 mm diameter hole through which it is possible to seal the box for sealing purpose. 2.4 All ferrous parts shall be hot dip galvanized in accordance with the latest version of IS: Nuts and bolts shall conform to IS: 1364 Spring washers shall be electro-galvanized. 2.5 The top surface of box shall have little tapering shape towards both sides of the 3-PH SMC BOXES for easy flow of rainwater. 2.6 The box should have a window of size 140 X 120 mm. provided with glass as shown in the drawing. The door shall open at 90 degree. 2.7 Required arrangements per box should be as follows: Sr.No. Details. Box for 3 ph. Connection. 1. Size of the box 375 x 270 x 210mm. 2. Thickness of sheet 2 mm. 3. Opening of the box No of holes on backside box wall having 6mm dia. for fixing of box. Earth bolt of 6 mm dia x 25 mm length with 2 nuts, 2 washers and 1 spring washer. 04 No. 01 No. DGVCL/SP/10037/3 Phase SMC meter Box 1/6

2 6. 7. Cable Entry Hole with good quality rubber grommets as shown in drawing. Cable Exit holes with good quality rubber grommets as shown in drawing.. 25mm-01 No 25 mm 01 No 3. GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS: Guaranteed Technical particulars are given in enclosed Annexure A and B. Bidder shall submit the data in given Performa. 4. TYPE TEST CERTIFICATE: The bidder shall submit type test report as per IS & IS 13410: 1992 from CIPET, Ahmedabad / ERDA, Baroda along with the offer. Type Test Certificate should not be older than 5 years as on the date of tender opening. 5. ROUTINE TEST: Manufacturer has to carryout routine test during production to check the essential requirements that are likely to vary during production. Manufacturer has to keep records of the same and to be produced for verification of inspector when asked at the time of inspection of lot. 6. ACCEPTANCE TEST: The acceptance tests shall be carried out on randomly selected samples as per Annexure-B. 7. TYPE TEST: From the offered lot, Samples shall be picked up at discretion of DGVCL for type test at CIPET, Ahmedabad / ERDA, Baroda for every 30,000 nos. supply. The charges for the Type Test shall be borne b bidder. On passing the type test successfully, the lot shall be accepted. In case, the boxes are not confirmed to type test, another sample from the lot shall be selected and tested again. On receipt of unsatisfactory results, the lot shall be rejected and new lot shall be offered for inspection keeping aside old lot offered and rejected earlier by the DGVCL. However, Company reserves the right to accept the boxes by levying penalty at the discretion of the DGVCL. 8. RAW MATERIALS: The manufacturer has to submit the test certificate for the material used in the lost offered and document for purchase of raw material. 9. FACILITY: The bidder shall have facility to test the box for routine tests and acceptance as per IS 14772: 2000 and IS at their works. The bidder has to submit list of Machinery & Equipment / Testing instruments etc. 10. INSPECTION AND TESTING: The bidder has to offer the boxes for inspection at his works before dispatch. The manufacturer will offer all facilities to inspector without any charge. DGVCL/SP/10037/3 Phase SMC meter Box 2/6

3 11. DISPATCH: The 3-PH SMC BOXES shall be so dispatched as to ensure that no damage occurs during transport where they may be subject to rough handling. 12. TENDER SAMPLE A tender sample as per specifications will have to be submitted before opening of the tender to Office of the Junior Engineer (O&M), DGVCL, Rural Division Store, (Tapi Store), Nana Varachha Road, Near Gajjar Petrol Pump, Kapodara Char Rasta, SURAT. 13. DESTINATION: The above material shall be supplied to RSO, Store at Bharuch / Navsari / OR Any Store of DGVCL. DGVCL/SP/10037/3 Phase SMC meter Box 3/6

4 ANNEXURE-A GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS FOR 3-PH SMC BOXES SR. NO. PARTICULARS. DETAILED PARTICULARS. TO BE OFFERED BY BIDDER. 1. Maker s name To be intimated by the supplier. 2. Material. Glass reinforced polyester sheet moulding compound. 3. Grade of Material. SMC confirming to IS: 13410:1992 Grade S 1 IS :( 2000). 4. Properties of Material of Construction of Service Connection Box. Heat Deflection 150 C (Minimum) Temperature (Ref. Std. IS: 13411). Exposure to flame Self-extinguishing. (Ref. Std.IS:4249) Melting Point Does not melt. (Ref.Std.IS:13360) Glow wire test at 650 C As per IS Part-2/sec-1 Degree of IP-42 as per IS-12063/87. protection. Heat distortion temp. 125 C (Min) as per IS: Dielectric Strength 9 KV/mm (Min) as per IS: at 90 C in oil. 5. Inside dimension of Service Connection Box To be mentioned by the supplier. a. Height 375 mm (min) b. Width 270 mm (min) c. Depth 210 mm (min) 6. Earthing Arrangement. Earthing bolt Dia. & length of earthing bolts. One no. of Earthing bolt of MS with 2 nuts, 2 washers and 1 spring washer shall be provided on RH side of box. Earthing sign has to be provided near to earthing bolt. Dia. 6 mm Length 25 mm. DGVCL/SP/10037/3 Phase SMC meter Box 4/6

5 7. Locking arrangement For Holding & Locking of door with base two nos. of SS U shaped clamps to be provided of minimum 0.8mm thickness. 8. Manufacturer short name & DGVCL Company logo shall be Printed on the front side of the box. 9. Sealing arrangement. To be provided on the front side of the box. Holes for wire seal. 10. Wire entry. Pluged holes. 11. Colour of SMC Off White / Gray. Meter Box. 12 Window having Triplex Glass window of size 140 X 120 mm Fixing of Glass Fitted from inside in such a way that it can not be replaced without opening door (with metal frame all around) DGVCL/SP/10037/3 Phase SMC meter Box 5/6

6 ANNEXURE-B TEST REQUIREMENT FOR 3-PH SMC BOXES. ROUTINE TEST Protection against electric shock IS Provision for earthing -DO- ACCEPTANCE TESTS (Random samples 10 nos. to be selected) Marking (Name, Trade mark) Protection against electric shock Provision for earthing. Construction and Dimension verification. Heat distortion temperature (min. 150 C) (On any IS one sample). Self Extinguishing (On any one sample). IS:4249 Reference Standards. TYPE TEST Marking Dimensions Protection against electric shock Provision for earthing Construction Resistance to ageing, to humid conditions, ingress of Solid objects and to harmful ingress of water. Mechanical strength Resistance to heat Resistance of insulating material to abnormal heat and fire Resistance to rusting Resistance of tracking Heat distortion temperature (min.150 C). Self Extinguishing. Material Identification IS:14772 IS (Part VI Sec III). IS:4249 CIPET DGVCL/SP/10037/3 Phase SMC meter Box 6/6