PB iMPB User manual

iMPB
Installation Manual

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Page 01
Introduction
Powerbar Ltd supply all busbar sections
tested in accordance with type test
requirements as detailed in IEC61439-6
or UL857 and are subject to a full Quality
Check before packaging.
In order to ensure that the Busbar remains
in this condition during transport,
unpacking and installation on site, it is
important to study this document.
If the guidelines outlined within this
document are not adhered to, this could
give rise to the damage of the product,
electrical failure of the Busbar, personal
injury, or even death.
Manual Lifting
In accordance with Manual Lifting
Regulations the guidelines below are
provided to reduce risk of injury to
personnel and damage to equipment
during transport and installation of
busbar section.
PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)
should be worn at all times in accordance
with Health and Safety Regulations and
specic site requirements. When lifting
Busbar sections, care must be taken to lift
each section along its center and not by
the end sections or conductors.
Mechanical Lifting
Some sections of Busbar may require
mechanical lifting due to their weight.
Options for mechanical lifting includes
Genie® Lift™, forklift, scissor lift, platform
lift and block and tackle. A full assessment
of the risks should be carried out by the
installer before commencing work.
The Busbar must be safely secured to the
lifting apparatus before lifting.
Always check that the load does not
exceed the safe working load of the lifting
apparatus. Ensure that equipment is used
as per manufacturer’s guidelines.
Storage
The Busbar will be delivered to the
customer neatly stacked on a wooden
pallet for ease of removal. The maximum
weight of the pallet will not exceed
2500kg / 5500lbs.
The Busbar is protected from minor water
ingress by means of an overall outer
polythene wrap which should be left in
position until the bar is mounted.
If the Busbar is not to be installed
immediately upon delivery it should be
stored in a heated, clean, dry area. Busbar
should never be stored outdoors.
This Installation Manual is designed to assist in the Safe Handling and Installation of
the iMPB system. These instructions are in addition to normal safe working practices
as required by the local health and safety regulations. These instructions do not in
any way advocate a departure from these requirements. THIS EQUIPMENT
OPERATES AT
MAX 600V PHASE
Ensure COMPLETE electrical
isolation, verication and lock o
of supply device in accordance
with isolation procedures for
the particular installation prior
to carrying out installation
of the busbar , inspection, or
maintenance.
Only Powerbar approved
installation personnel may carry
out installation of this product.
If training is required contact
Powerbar using the details at
the back of the brochure and
specify the nature of the training
requirements. Training can
be provided on site or at our
manufacturing facility.
Handling

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Installation
Busbar
The Busbar Sections are secured to a framing system,
such as Unistrut®, using the Hanging Brackets as shown
below. The bar can be secured both on its at or on its
edge.
Before lifting a Busbar Section, ensure that a detailed
risk assessment is carried out for the lifting procedure
being performed in that specic area.
Powerbar recommend that the hanging brackets must be
mounted no more than 750mm / 30”from the center of the
joints. Care is to be taken not to damage ends of the busbar
during installation.
Powerbar recommends the hanging brackets be mounted
no more than 1.5 metres / 5’apart.
Ensure that each section
of busbar has at least one set of xing brackets tted and that
the Busbar is level and plumb before nal tightening of all
joints. Either drop rod or unistrut style hanging brackets are
supplied depending on the client’s request.
* Please note: Powerbar hanging bracket’s must be used.
186mm
Max 750mm to rst hanger
Max 750mm to rst hanger
It is the responsibility of the support system supplier to ensure their
system can safely support the weight of our product.
MAX DISTANCE 1.5 MTRS

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Joint Pack
Step 2.
Line up the joint pack with the rst length and push on until the
seperator plate ns are touching the end piece of the busbar.
Insert the rst joint pack locking bracket by rotating into place
and loosly tighteng the nuts.
Never force the joint or strike it with any object, as this may
damage the joint or the busbar section. The joint should be
inserted by means of constant force i.e. pushing by hand.
Ensure the joint pack assembly is:
free from contaminates
unblemished
not damaged
correctly aligned
The steps below outline best practice, the Busbar orientation and site conditions may restrict installers from adhering to this
methodology. In these cases installers must be cautious and ensure the joint pack is installed correctly. Ensure all parts are meggered
and visually inspected prior to installation.
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Step 1.
The joint pack bottom cover and hanging brackets should be
removed. The top cover comes xed to the internal joint pack
parts. Busbar’s have to be at least 142mm / 5.6”apart for the joint
to be inserted.
Min 50mm / 1.96”
50mm / 1.96”
100mm / 3.94”
Step 3.
Line up and insert the second length until the seperator plate ns
are touching the end piece of both busbars. Insert the second
joint pack xing bracket into place. Tighten both joint pack xing
brackets to 10Nm.
Joint Pack
Locking Bracket

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Step 5.
Tighten the joint pack center bolt to 25Nm using a calibrated torque
wrench. If installed correctly the joint will appear level.
*The joint pack center bolt should be torqued to 25Nm (221 in/lbs)
Step 4.
Attach the Bottom Joint pack cover using the M6 socket cap screws
provided. Tighten to 10Nm.
Bottom Joint pack cover
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Cable End Box
This is generally the rst component to be mounted on a run.

The entire route should initially be inspected for any obstructions before installation.
The box should be installed at the correct height in accordance with the approved drawings.
A plumb line should be applied at this point from the start of the run to the end of the run, as a guide for the installation of the Busbar Run.
Joint Pack
Gland/Conduit plate
*A Joint Pack is pre-tted to each cable
end box which determines the neutral
side of the busbar run. The approved
drawings will show this detail.
Joint pack Center Bolt