Government of India Ministry of Railways Research, Designs & Standards Organisation Manak Nagar, Lucknow - 226 011

No. EL/3.2.30/DC-2 Dated : 25.5.1978

SPECIAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS NO. RDSO/ELRS/SMI-20

1. Title Sluggish operation of SMGR of N-32 tap changer HBB make. 2. Application to class of locomotive All locos fitted with N-32 tap changers. 3. Object of special maintenance instructions Railways have reported a few cases of sluggish operation of SMGR of N-32 tap changer. Investigations have revealed that it is due to the poor quality of 'U' section rings (Part No. 2303) which perish in a short time. It is proposed to introduce additional check on the tap changer for an indication of the condition of rings and replace these by good quality ones, if required. 4. Instructions Check the quick progression and regression time of tap changer in trip examination and monthly schedules. The time should be recorded. If the time is more than 13 seconds, examine the condition of 'U' rings. Clean cylinder and connecting rod with piston and relubricate with BBC 909 : LM 2g (shell). Renew damaged Usection rings (part No. 2303). Use only imported 'U' section rings obtained through M/ s Hindustan Brown Boveri, Post Box No. 124, Maneja, 391 710, Baroda, till such time suitable indigenous sources are located. Reference : BBC maintenance manual AM 91001E for N-32 tap changer. 5. Agency of implementation All electric locomotive sheds. 6. Distribution : As per list attached. Encl : One list.

(Ramesh Chandra) for Director General (Elec)