Installation Of Seismic Qualified Structures; Joining Shipping Sections; Ground Bus - Siemens TIASTAR Instruction Manual

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3.6 Installation of Seismic Qualified Structures

Siemens TIASTAR MCCs are qualified to withstand seismic
activity as specified in IBC 2006, CBC 2007, and IEEE 693,
2005. This includes all TIASTAR MCCs, all NEMA types and MCC
sizes. TIASTAR MCCs are rated at importance factor 1.5*. The
seismic qualifications include mounting locations from ground
level to roof top.
Installations in seismic qualified structures require two (2)
bearing plates (D67703306) and a lever stop assembly
(D45723001). In addition, to qualify for Level 4 locations,
back-to-back MCCs require reinforced side and divider sheets.
The motor control center should be anchored to the floor with
appropriate hardware and 1/2" bolts. For seismic zone 4 instal-
lations, all mounting holes supplied in the standard base chan-
nel sills must be used. Welding is also an acceptable method of
mounting, if the installation instructions are followed.

3.7 Joining Shipping Sections

Shipping sections consist of up to four vertical frames shipped
as a single unit. It is often necessary to join two or more ship-
ping sections at the job site. All necessary electrical and struc-
tural joining components are provided and the following pro-
cedures are recommended.
1. Position the first shipping section into place on the founda-
tion and level.
2. Remove the front horizontal bus barrier and the side covers
(if applicable) from the end(s) to be joined. If the rear is
accessible, the back cover plates should be removed from
the two adjoining sections.
3. Position the second shipping section on the foundation
adjacent to the first and level it. The horizontal bus should
be inspected for proper positioning and alignment at this
time.
4. Bolt structures together at six points (see Figure 11). If
access to the rear of the structures is restricted, the rear
center bolt may be omitted.
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Note: When aligning different depths of structures (i.e. 15"
front only or 20" deep front only), align the fronts of the
structures and bolt together using front three bolts.
5. Assemble the bus bar links to join the horizontal power bus
and neutral bus, if supplied, in the two shipping sections as
shown on page 16. The horizontal and neutral buses may
differ in size, material, or plating, therefore, the links must
be matched to the proper bars. All links and associated
mounting hardware are provided with the motor control
center.
6. Torque all bus connections to 20 ft. lbs.
7. If the motor control center has interwiring, connect the
interunit wiring between shipping sections.
8. Join the ground bus between the two adjacent sections, if
supplied. The Ground Bus Section in the manual details this
procedure.
9. If there are other shipping sections to be joined, repeat
steps 1 through 8 above.
10. Secure the motor control center to the foundation.
11. NEMA 3R enclosure sections should be securely joined and
sealed to prohibit intrusion of dust and moisture.

3.8 Ground Bus

All hardware and links are supplied for joining the ground bus
between two shipping sections. This joining may be accom-
plished by loosening the screw securing the connection link so
that the link pivots freely. Remove the screw securing the
ground bus in the adjacent frame to which the link will attach.
Pivot the free end of the link such that the hole is aligned with
the bolt, then reassemble the screw and link assembly. Tighten
hardware. See Figure 10.
* Importance factor 1.5 identifies components whose post-event oper-
ation is essential to supporting life, safety, and/or if the components
contain materials that would be dangerous to building occupants if
released during an earthquake.
Figure 10 - 300A and 600A Horizontal
Ground Bus Connection
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