ABB

Installation and Maintenance of

Single Phase IEC and EATS Style
Polemount Transformers
Document No. 1LIE900006-MNT

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Table of Contents
1.

DISPATCH AND HANDLING ...................................................................................................... 3

2.

INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................ 3

3.

MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................................ 4

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This document covers the installation and maintenance instructions for single phase
mineral oil filled pole mount transformers.

1. Dispatch and Handling

A careful external examination of the equipment should be made by the purchasers
representative when offloading. Any sign of damage must be reported to a representative
of ABB immediately.
The main items to check are:

The complete unit for any signs of external damage

The paint work for signs of damage
The complete unit for any signs of leaks
The bushings for signs of damage
The oil level

The equipment should be lifted using the lugs provided for this purpose on the tank walls.
Never use points other than those provided for that purpose. When lifting or moving the
transformer care should be taken to ensure that the porcelain bushings and other
accessories do not get damaged. The bushings should never be used as handles to move
the transformer.
The transformers when delivered are fully assembled and ready for installation
It is not desirable to store the transformers too close to each other, in order to avoid
damage to wall mounted bushings and other accessories. Access ways between the rows
of stored equipment will allow for checking of oil levels, oil tightness and the condition
of the paintwork.

2. Installation
The transformer should be installed by qualified workmen.
Prior to installation check the rating plate of the transformer to ensure that voltage, rating
etc are correct for the situation in which it will be used.
The transformer is to be fastened to the pole so that the cover of the tank is in the
horizontal position. Upper and lower pole mounting brackets are provided for this
purpose.

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The following checks are also recommended:
Check with an ohmmeter (or other means) that the windings are in tact. When
checking the high voltage winding, check at each tap position. When checking the
low voltage windings, short circuit the high voltage bushings and connect them to
earth. This is to avoid dangerous high voltages at the high voltage bushing terminals
which can be induced due to current flow in the low voltage windings during the
checking.
Check that the off circuit tap changer is in the correct position (and dual ratio switch
if applicable).
Check that the transformer tank is earthed an earth flag is provided for this purpose
Check the tightness of the connections to the terminals. This will help prevent any
abnormal heating of the terminals
Check that the insulators are clean
Check the oil level. If stored for 6 months or if the storage conditions are bad the
dielectric strength of the oil should be checked

3. Maintenance
Very little maintenance is required on single phase pole mount transformers. We
recommend checking the unit ten years after installation and thereafter at intervals of
seven years.
Recommended check list for maintenance:
Oil level where oil level indicator is fitted. For sealed unit, the oil level will be
alright as long as there are no external signs of oil leaks
Dielectric strength of the oil
State of the paint work
Check the value of primary and secondary current, preferably during the period of
highest load to ensure the unit is not overloaded
Check the bushings for signs of damage and clean them
Under conditions of extreme pollution (depositing of dust, salt, chemicals etc) cleaning of
the porcelains may be required more frequently.

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