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Switchgear

Switchgear

[!info] See distribution-equipment.

  1. Build Items in Distribution:
  • Panelboards
  • Switchboards
  • Meter centers
  • Generators
  • Transfer switches
  • Generator connection cabinets
  • CT cabinet
  • Power monitor
  1. Takeoff Common Assemblies:
  • XFMRs
  • Disconnect switches
  1. Takeoff Items in Item Database:
  • Wireway (Trough/Gutter)
  1. Takeoff Temp Assemblies:
  • Fire Pump
  • Fire Pump Controller

When building panelboards/switchboards, add terminations according to an example from the schedules. Do not include feeder terminations.

[!important] Scope to Exclude

  • Tap Boxes
  • Bus Duct
  • Vault Room
  • Anything FPL
  • Grounding
  • Elevator Room

SPD's/TVSS's

Labor only.

Specific item is not important, but I use SPLITTERS / SOCKETS / CABINETS/METER SOCKETS & CABINETS/METERING CURRENT TRANSFORMER (Labor = 1.5hrs) for consistency.

Submeters/Power Monitors

See switchgear#SPD's/TVSS's

Panelboards

DISTRIBUTION/DIST PANELS & UNIT LOAD CENTERS/...

Disconnects and Enclosed Circuit Breakers

COMMON ASSEMBLIES/DISTRIBUTION/MANUAL DISCONNECTS/...

Generators

Add DISTRIBUTION FITTINGS/GENERATOR SET UP.

Generator Connection Cabinets

Use a Distribution Panel of equal amps. Or a transfer switch.

Transfer Switches

"300A ATS"

Transfer Switches 1200A+

Use 1200A and add an additional TRANSFER SWITCH item to make up the remaining amps.

Meter Centers

SWITCHGEAR & METER CENTERS/METER CENTERS/... METERING SECTION

Adjust Factor 1 for meter stacks, delete zeroed items.