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Distribution Transformer Instruction Manual remy , Glorrsesstc BrrenoveoSHIPPING Disin bution transtormers are shipped completely sealed Core and coils are assembled in ani with the msulating liquid covering the coils This method of construction preserves the quality of insulation. the cooling and insulainy liquid by preventing contamination trom estemal sources INSPE JON ON RECEIPT When a transformer is received, a thorough extemal inspection should be made helore the ‘unit is removed from the truck If there 1s evidence of damage and/or indication of rough handling im transit, an inspector representing the carrier should be requested aid the manufacturer immediately notified NOTE An internal inspection is necessary only af internal damage 1s suspected because of estemal indications of rough handling: {the delivering carrer 1s walling to permit intemal inspection of the transformer on the railroad car or truck prior to unloading, without requiring consignee’ sipnature on the delivery slip. a representative of the manufacturer should be called and an sntemnal spection made as outhned i “Internal Inspection Wthe delivering carer will not permit internal inspection of the transformer on the railroad car or truck. note on the acceptance slip for the shipment that there are "possible timtemal and/or hidden damages.” and file a claim immediately for possible hidden damage When the transformer has been moved to the mstallation site or some other convenient location to permit inspection of the internal assembly for damage in (rans proceed as outlined im “Internal Inspection ” Request that a representatis be presemt during the inspection of the earnerHANDLING. 4 COMPLETE TRANSFORMER The transformer should always be handled in the normal upright postion anes information from the manufacturer indicates that it ean be handled otherwise Where t transformer cannot be handled by a erane. at may be skidded or mowed ot rollers te place. depending upon compaubility of transformer base design and the type of surtace ever which itis to be moved During the handling operahion, care must be taken prevent overturning, When a transformer is shapped if ts ust ready to be set un place after the eratins ad shipping braces are removed Bushings and accessories, which ate sluppa separatels should be thoroughly protected against moisture until they are mstalled Propet precaution must be taken during mstallation of these parts to protect the transformer ayamst the entrance of morsture B LIFTING WITH SLINGS. Laftng lun and eves are destuned to be lifted with a maxtmum sling angle of 367 thor the vertical For Iift angles of greater than 20* from the vertical. spreader bars must be sed to provide a vertical iif on the Iu © RAISING WITHIJACKS: former can be rarsed by Jack hosses are provided on most transformers so that the tneans of packs On those transformers not equipped with bosses, the jacks may he placed under the transformer bottom plate al designated pots. ‘The manufacturer s draw inys should be consulted Do not attempt to raise the transformer by placing the jacks under drain val connections or other attachments Its also recommended that these appenikaves not he subjected to a man’s weight peINTERNAL INSPECTION WARNING: Avoid possible senious accident Be sure to relieve tank pressure ‘acuuni before altemptms & loosen and remove manhole covet A INSULATING LIQUID Hefore opening a transformer. take samples ofthe rasulating quad frm the top bouton of tank and test the digleetne strength The dielectne strenath should be 2 orhigher [fits lower. the tanstormer should not be placed yn service unt the dielgcine strength has been restored by filtration B CORE-AND-COIL. ASSEMBLY J ower the insulating liquid wo the top of the core-and-cor! assembly and wnspect the intenor to sce Hf anv damage has eecurred Ht possible, DO NOT peti the eorls and snsulation to be exposed to the atr Examine the top of the eore-and-coil assembly, all horizontal surfaces and the underside ‘of the cover for signs af moisture If here are not sigas of morsture or dam: will the reassembly of the transformer If there are stans of morsture mside the steps should be taken to determine the evtent of 1 and the manner w which the mors ture entered the transformer Reassembly should be cartied through and the manutaeturer of the equipment should be requested to make recommendations conceenmne: further cheeks and steps for drving out the transformer proceed ICthe wansformer appears to have been damaved sntematly or iP. rs destrable ‘ore-ande-coil assembly for inspection or drving, the teanstormer maw be untanked Follows J Remove the handhole hid and disconnect high and low veltave leads sf the bbushines are in position Remove both primary and secondary hushSmall bushings may be lefl on the cover f they are protected and the ewer carefully handled “Remose cover. Remove thermometer. tapchanyet and ei and all other accessorses and associated wells, which project i the wht interfere with untanking operations which mi Use slings for removing the core-and-cotl assembhs {Particular care must be taken in handling tools and other loose articles winen ‘working with a transformer Metathe objects dropped inthe windines and allowed to remain there, can cause a severe fault TOR AGE it Hirsh [i advisable to locate a tanstormer. complete wih liquids in as permanent le even sFit wll not be placed in service for some une itis well to check the p and 10 repair all dammaed pauoted surfaces. 1¢ the transformer is supped and sted uy liv inert gas. the gas pressure should be maintained and periodically tested. Ian eit. tlked indoor-type transformer 1s stored outdoors it should be thoroughly covered ta keer ony fain A tansformer shoul not be stored or operated in the presence of eertosive tayur for gases, such as chlorine, of ume they shout be ted for explicit cessories Tor a fonw pen 1ufacturer should be cont pieces Should at become necessary to sore a stored i a elean, dry place or the m. Imstructrons on the storaye of ndividu LOCATION Accessiulity. ventilation and ease of inspection should be exven careful constderanen 1 the location af transformers Self-cooted transformers depend enarely upon the surrounding ant for earrseiy av av then heat For this reason. care must be taken to provide adequate ventilationFor mdoor installation, the room in which the transfonniess ate placed musi be well ‘ventilated so that heated air ean escape readily and can be replaced by cool att Inlet openinys should he near he Tow and distributed so as to be most effective The outlet ‘opening(s) should be as high above the apparatus as the construction of the building til permit ‘the number and size of the outlets required well depend on ther destance the transformer and on the efficieney and load cycle of the apparatus. In general 60 square fect of outlet opening or openings should be provided for each 14K kya of transformer capacity. Air inlets should be provided with the same total area as the outlets Self-cooled transformers should always be separated from one another and fiont adjacent walls, partitions. ete im order (o permu free crentation ef air about the tanks “This separation should not be less than 30 inches PREPARING FOR SERVICE. PRELIMINARY INSPECTION: Before any work is done on a transformer in preparation for service. a careful inspection of all external pans 1s needed to disclose am evidence of mistreatment or damage This inspection should include a cheek ot ald pat required to complete the ereciton, making certain that all parts have arniyed and ate in first-class condition Accessible bolted parts should be checked for tizhiness. Peessu tests should be taken and the liquid checked to determine both its physical level and dielectsic strength Any indication of leaks, which may have resulted mn mossture entering the transformer should be noted and appropriate action taken NOTE: Pressured and sealed at ambient temperature at time of manulacture, 111s common that a pressure vacuum gauge 1f supplied could read negative due to lower temperature at the site of installation ‘This 1s not an indication of an abnormality but st Tact an indication that the tank 1s properly sealed PUTTING INTO SERVICE Before applying voltage to transformer, check the follow stems 1 Are feeder cables on bus connected to bushing terminals without stress: the porcelains? required by 2 Are winding neutral terminals properly grounded ot ungrounded system operation” 1s tank solidly grounded at grounding pads located near bottom of tankDRYOUT CURRENTS AND TE PERATURES Drying should continue until seven consecutive tests of liquid samples show a dicleeine Fake samples of oi from bottom of tank, since the water will accumulate there FILLING WITH On. A CHECKING OIL Check the dielectne strength of off while 11s stil m containers Hf free water 1s presen dram off the water before putting the oll through the Cher press Conime passin ot Uhrough the filter press until the presenbed dielectric strength 1s met 1B NON-VACUUM FILLING In cases where vacuum filling ts not required, the tank should be filled through the main dram valve A second opemme at the top should be provided to rch displaced Full voltage may not be applied to the transformer for a period of 4 hour ve the air bey © VACUUM FILLING Entrapped air ts a potential source of trouble m all transformers. In peneral, therefore ts destrable to fill transformers with oil under as high a vaeuuny as condions pemut Paruculatly 1s it essential fo vacuum-fll high voltage transformers shipped 1 mitoses or dry gas in order 19 develop thear full insulation strength before ther are cnenst zed