Page 8

Links are approachable from inspection holes in tank cover. In case of conservator units, oil
level has to be dropped below the inspection opening before unbolting inspection covers.
III) On Load tap changer :
On load tap changer is normally mounted on the tank is a separate housing and connected to
winding leads through copper studs fixed on a insulated terminal board Terminal board is on leak
proof. Oil in the tank need not be lowered down for a attending to OLTC gear. Please see OLTC
leaflet for the operation and maintenance instructions.
c) Earthing Terminals :
Core laminations assembly is connected to core clamping frame by a cu. strip which is in turn
connected to the tank. Two earthing terminals are provided on the tank which should be
connected to the earthing system of supporting structure of transformer or the station.
d) Lifting Lugs :
Two / Four lifting lugs of adequate capacity are provided on tanks to lift completely assembled
transformer filled with oil. All lugs are designed for simultaneous use and should be used
simultaneously to lift the transformer.
Two/Four lifting lugs are provided on core clamps for un tanking the core and windings. All heavy
fittings are also provided with individual lifting lugs.
e) Valves and drain plugs:

I) Valves
Transformer is equipped with Drain cum filter valve at bottom of tank. Filter valve at top of
tank. Valves are fitted with plugs / blanking plates to stop the dirt or moisture entering
inside the valve and avoid the contamination of the transformer oil.
II) Drain Plugs
Drain Plug is provided on conservator to drain out oil.
f) Silicagel dehydrating breather :
Silica gel breather is fitted with silica gel which absorbs moisture from the air entering the
transformer, thus preventing deterioration of oil and insulation due to moisture condensation.