Document Number: EAS 07-0001
Date: 18/03/2015
ENGINEERING APPROVAL STANDARD
EAS 07-0001
GRP PILLAR COVERS
Network(s):
EPN, LPN, SPN
Summary:
This equipment approval details the use of GRP covers on damaged or corroded
metal LV pillars
Owner:
Mark Dunk
Date:
18/03/2015
Approved By:
Steve Mockford
Approved Date:
23/03/2015
This document forms part of the Company’s Integrated Business System and its requirements are mandatory throughout UK
Power Networks. Departure from these requirements may only be taken with the written approval of the Director of Asset
Management. If you have any queries about this document please contact the author or owner of the current issue.
Applicable To
UK Power Networks
External
All UK Power Networks
G81 Website
Asset Management
Contractors
Capital Programme
ICPs/IDNOs
Connections
Meter Operators
HSS&TT
Network Operations
UK Power Networks Services
Other
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Revision Record
Version
4.0
Review Date
29/04/2017
Date
18/03/2015
Author
Kevin Mills
Why has the document been updated: update to include supplier details along with parts for the
three main pillar cover types
What has changed: Supplier details added to Section 4. Section 5 (Parts list) added.
Version
3.0
Review Date
29/04/2017
Date
18/02/2014
Author
Kevin Mills
Document reviewed, reference to Gloucester Contractors removed
Version
2.1
Review Date
Date
13/09/2011
Author
Jerry Wells
Document re-classified from an EA to an EAS
Version
2.0
Review Date
Date
05/11/2010
Author
Jesse Garcia
Reviewed and review date extended
Version
1.1
Review Date
Date
15/07/2008
Author
Kevin Mills
Review date extended
Version
1.0
Review Date
Date
23/05/2005
Author
John Kenrick
Original
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Contents
1
Introduction ............................................................................................................. 4
2
Scope ....................................................................................................................... 4
3
Glossary and Abbreviations ................................................................................... 4
4
Approved Equipment .............................................................................................. 4
4.1
Manufacturer Details ................................................................................................. 4
4.2
Equipment Details ..................................................................................................... 5
4.3
Plant Particulars ........................................................................................................ 5
5
Parts List .................................................................................................................. 7
5.1
Small and Large Pillar Cover ..................................................................................... 7
5.2
Standard 3 Door Pillar Cover ..................................................................................... 7
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1
Introduction
This document details the GRP covers approved for use as fixing over damaged or corroded
metal LV Pillars at Distribution substations
2
Scope
UK Power Networks (UKPN) Asset Management has assessed and approved the following
GRP LV pillar covers and assemblies for use at applicable outdoor distribution substations.
3
Glossary and Abbreviations
Term
Definition
Asset Database
UK Power Networks asset register.
UK Power Networks
UK Power Networks (Operations) Ltd consists of three electricity
distribution networks:
GRP

Eastern Power Networks plc (EPN).

London Power Network plc (LPN).

South Eastern Power Networks plc (SPN).
Glass-reinforced Plastic
4
Approved Equipment
4.1
Manufacturer Details
Manufacturer:
Kraven Enterprises Limited
Manufacturer Address:
Unit 2
Little Castle Business Park
Pen-y-Parc Road
Raglan
Monmouth
NP15 2BX
Telephone Number:
01291 690110
Email:
[email protected]
Contact:
John Wright
Website:
www.kravenenterprises.co.uk
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4.2
Equipment Details
Type Reference:
GRP Pillar Cover
National/International Approvals:
ENA TS 37-2; BS 2782-2
UK Power Networks Standard:
EDS 07-1600
Drawing Numbers:
N/A
Equipment Description:
Made to order GRP Enclosures to cover damaged or
corroded metal LV Pillars.
4.3
Plant Particulars
The GRP LV Pillar cover works on the principle of leaving the existing metal pillar in situ,
removing its doors, and installing a GRP pillar around it (as shown below).
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2-door GRP Pillar Covers
Small
Maximum internal dimensions:
1170mm (W) x 1600mm (H) x 500mm (D)
Large
Maximum internal dimensions:
1650mm (W) x 1600mm (H) x 550mm (D)
Standard 3-door GRP Pillar Cover
Maximum internal dimensions:
1562mm (W) x 1600mm (H) x 500mm (D)
Non-Standard Multi-door
GRP Pillar Covers
Hybrid assembly of GRP covers
to suit larger LV pillar units, made
to order.
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Parts List
5.1
Small and Large Pillar Cover
Two L Shaped GRP Mouldings (front / right hand side and back / left hand side)
Two GRP Doors
2 x Stainless steel corner angles – powder coated (RAL 7047) to match colour of mouldings
(35 x 35 x 1460mm)
4 x Base angle brackets to fix cover to concrete base (50 x 50 x 5mm)
1 x Stainless steel right hand locking rod
1 x Stainless steel door handle
1 x Stainless steel door handle bracket
6 x Stainless steel roof fixing bracket
6 x Stainless steel surface mount leaf hinge (51 x 19mm)
4 x Stainless steel sleeve anchor (to take M10 base bracket fixing bolt)
4 x M10 Stainless steel fixing bolt (100mm)
24 x M5 Stainless steel security bolt (16mm)
24 x Stainless steel insert
24 x M3 Stainless steel countersunk bolt, washer and lock nut
24 x Stainless steel rivet (4.8 x 16mm)
5.2
Standard 3 Door Pillar Cover
Two L Shaped GRP Mouldings (front / right hand side and back / left hand side)
Two GRP Doors
One Small GRP Door
2 x Stainless steel corner angles – powder coated (RAL 7047) to match colour of mouldings
(35 x 35 x 1460mm)
4 x Base angle brackets to fix cover to concrete base (50 x 50 x 5mm)
2 x Stainless steel right hand locking rod
2 x Stainless steel door handle
2 x Stainless steel door handle bracket
6 x Stainless steel roof fixing bracket
9 x Stainless steel surface mount leaf hinge (51 x 19mm)
4 x Stainless steel sleeve anchor (to take M10 base bracket fixing bolt)
4 x M10 Stainless steel fixing bolt (100mm)
24 x M5 Stainless steel security bolt (16mm)
24 x Stainless steel insert
36 x M3 Stainless steel countersunk bolt, washer and lock nut
32 x Stainless steel rivet (4.8 x 16mm)
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