FIce INSTRUCTIONS GEH-1702A HIGH VOLTAGE BUSHINGS TYPE K AND TYPE U GENERAL @@ ELECTRICCONTENTS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS. . « INTRODUCTION. ........ SHIPPING AND UNPACKING... esse eeeeeeeeeeeree STORAGE. eee esses eeeeeeeee INSTALLATION. ....- acne ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (Intemal). . ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (External)... +-..--0+ INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIFIC TYPES OF BUSHINGS. ....... TYPE LC BUSHINGS. ...+. 4+ SHIPPING-STORING. «++. +++ TYPE U BUSHINGS. ......++45 SHIPPING. HANDLING EXAMINATION, ess eeseeeeeeeeees STORAGE. .... INSTALLATION. SERVICE. . «@ HIGH VOLTAGE BUSHINGS TYPE LC AND TYPE U GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS e INTRODUCTION Years of experience in the design and . manufacture of thousands of sealed bushings have been incorporated in the Type LC bush« ing for circuits up to and including 69 kv, and in the Type U bushing for circuits 69 kv and above. The Type LC bushing illustrated in Figs. ‘ Land 2 is a modification of the Type L bush- RaHcsL gt ing and is designed to incorporate simplified construction and reduced physical dimen sions for this voltage range. These bushings 8 are interchangeable with the flange-clamped Fig. 2. Circuit breaker bushing Type LC rated 25 kv, 1200 amperes Type L bushing and retain all of their proved e operating characteristics. Elimination of the cemented on clamping rings permits a reduc- tion in the over-all height of the bushing above the apparatus cover, Because of this height reduction, the replacement of a flange- clamped Type 'L bushing with a center- clamped Type LC bushing may in some cases, require shortening of the detachable cable conductor on 400 ampere transformer bush- ings, and likewise lengthening of the line lead connections. 3 The Type U bushing illustrated in Figs. 3 Fig. 1. Transformer bushing Type LC rated 25kv, and 4 is a hermetically sealed bushing the 400 amperes design of which permits appreciable reduc-GEH-1702A High-Voltage Bushings Type LC and U Fig. 3. Transfomer bushing Type U rated 115 ky, {800 amperes! tions in physical dimensions and weight over the Type F bushing while retaining all of the superior features and operating charac teristics of the latter. SHIPPING AND UNPACKING General Electric bushings, after being care- fully tested, inspected and packed are shipped ready for installation. Bushing crates or boxes should always be opened carefully to avoid damage to the bushings. Immediately upon receipt, the bushing or bushings should be examined for any damage sustained in transit. If injury or rough han- dling is evident, a damage claim should be filed with the carrier and the nearest General Electric Apparatus Sales Office notified. STORAGE In general, all bushings should be stored in a clean dry place and preferably in an up- right position. Type U bushings shipped ver- tically in crates may be stored outdoors as received. All Type LC bushings as well 4 188 YW Figs 4s Gircuit-breaker bushing Type U rated 115 kv as Type U bushings which were shipped horizontally, should be prepared for installa- tion or storage immediately upon receipt as explained later in this publication under the heading of the specific type of bushing involved. INSTALLATION All bushings, as soon as unpacked and in spected for damage, should be wiped clean Fig. 5+ Details of top end of 400-ampere Type LC = transformer bushingHigh-Voltage Bushings Type LC and Type U GEH-1702A ®. Fig. 6 Details of top end of 800-ampere Type U ‘transformer bushing and dry. Instructions regarding the installa- tion of the Type 1.C and Type U bushings appear later in this publication under the heading of the specific type of bushing involved. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (INTERNAL) Internal connections between a bushing and the apparatus on which it is mounted are made in one of two ways as follows: 1. By means of a detachable cable con- ductor placed inside the central tube of the bushing with one end connected to a terminal stud at the top of the bushing, This construc tion is illustrated in Fig. 5 for Type LC bushings and in Fig. 6 for Type U bushings. This detachable flexible cable conductor with terminal stad attached is usually in- cluded as an integral part of the parent ap- paratus with which the bushing is to be used. To assemble the bushing to the parent ap- paratus, remove the terminal cap (TI), steel pin (16) and spare (shipping) stud (T5). Pass a wire ot cord down through the bushing tube and attach it to the hole in the top end of the terminal stud on the apparatus cable. Lower the bushing into opening of the ap- paratus cover and at the same time draw the cable up through the tube by means of the wire or cord. Secure the cable terminal stud Fig. 7. Details of top end of 1200-ampere Type LC circuit-hreaker bushing to the top cap by feplacing the steel pin (16), After the terminal cap gasket (T2) has been coated with a thin film of light oil and placed in position, screw the terminal cap onto the cable terminal stud and tighten until the outside rim of the terminal cap makes a metal-to-metal seat on the bushing cap. Ex- cessive tightening should be avoided as this only tends to bead the steel pin. 2. By connection to a fixed conductor. Bushings having a fixed conductor (where the central tube or rod is utilized as @ con- ductor) as illustrated in Fig. 7 for Type LC bushing and Fig. 8 for Type U bushing, are mounted on the parent apparatus cover and Figs 8. Details of 1200-ampere Type U circuit breaker bushing4 GEH-1702A High-Voltage Bushings Type LC and Type U internal connection made to the bottom ter minal of the bushing. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ( EXTERNAL) Connections from the line to the top ter- minal of the bushing should be tight and INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPEC TYPE LC BUSHINGS SHIPPING AND STORING ‘Type LC bushings of which Figs. 1 and 2 are typical, are shipped in a vertical posi« tion in suitably designed shipping containers to assure ample protection against normal transportation hazards. These bushings should be kept in a clean dry place whether in storage or while awaiting installation. If during transportation, the Herkolite* exten- sion below the ground sleeve has been ex: posed to rain ot snow, it should be imme- diately wiped dry. In such cases surface dry- ing only is required. For convenience in handling and to afford maximum protection against damage Type LC bushings may be stored in the shipping containers in which they are received. TYPE U BUSHINGS SHIPPING Individual bushings are usually shipped horizontally in excelsior lined crates. Bush- ings shipped in groups of three to six inclu- sive are carefully packed in crates and are shipped vertically. Figs. 3 and 4 illustrate vypical Type U bushings. HANDLING Bushings Rated 69 or 73 KV Only bushings rated 69 kv or 73 kv may be lifted from the horizontal position or removed from a vertical crate by use of a rope sling placed under the top petticoat of the top porcelain. ‘Registered trade-mark of O-B Compeny made so that they will not loosen in service and will not produce stresses which would tend to cause damage to the bushing. There should be sufficient flexibility in the line connections to prevent mechanical stresses from expansion or contraction, or from wind sway. Long spans of unsupported conductor, especially if outdoors, should be avoided. IFIC TYPES OF BUSHINGS Bushings Rated 92 KV and up Bushings rated above 73 kv are provided with integrally cast lifting eyes in the sup- port flange. Considerations of weight and general physical dimensions require that when lifting Type U bushings of these rat- ings from the horizontal position or removing from vertical crates, the main lifting tackle should always be attached to the lifting eyes in the support flange. An auxiliary tackle between the main lifting medium, and a rope “collar” around the top of the porcelain and under the top petticoat, enables the handler Fig. 9. Method of lifting bushings equipped with lifting eyesto raise the bushing to a vertical position without damage. The auziliary tackle serves only to guide the bushing or hold it to a ver tical position, or to any desired angle from the vertical. See Fig. 9. EXAMINATION Upon receipt, and with the bushing in a vertical position, the level of the insulating liquid as indicated by the oil-level gage should be noted. With the bushing tempera- ture in the range of 20-25 C, the indicating pointer should indicate approximately normal ail level. The surfaces of the porcelain should be observed for indications of broken porcelain, which would cause leakage but would be too small to affect the oil-level gage. STORAGE Type U bushings shipped vertically may be stored out of doors as received. Place Type U bushings, which are shipped hori- zontally in boxes, in a vertical position as soon as possible and store with top end up as shown in Fig, 10. In handling the larger bushings it may be advisable to remove them from their crates before storing in a vertical position. Bushings in storage should be located in a place where there is no danger of breakage: Fig. 10, Method of storing boxed bushing Fig. 11. Bushing with capacitance tap INSTALLATION When mounting Type U bushings in the parent apparatus, either in a vertical posi- tion or at an angle with the vertical, the same manner of handling should be used as described above for the respective ratings. All Type U bushings, when mounted at an angle with the vertical, should be assembled with the oil-level gage at the lowest point to insure proper oil-level indication. Bushings should be wiped clean and dry when being installed. When assémbling a bushing onto the ap- paratus cover, the attaching bolts should be tightened a fraction of a turn at a time, pro- gressively, in one direction until the bolts are uniformly tight. If it becomes necessary to energize a Type U bushing which has been in a hori- zontal position within 48 hours, the bushing should be gently rocked to release any en- trapped gas or air which may have lodged in the insulating structure, Capacitance Tap Standard Type U bushings have a capaci~ tance-tap outlet inside of a small chamber just above the mounting flange. See Figs. 3, 4 and 11. The capacitance-tap chamber on ‘Type U bushings for application on circuit breakers are filled with No. 219 compound at the factory. When the bushing is to be connected to a potential device, first open the capacitance- 7GEH-1702A High-Voltage Bushings Type LC and Type U tap chamber by unscrewing the plug-like cap, using 2 suitable container to catch the small amount of No. 219 compound in the chamber, Assemble the potential-device cable tighdy in place. Remove the small filling- hole plug and double-jacketed asbestos McKim gasket and refill the chamber with No. 219 compound to a level which willleave an air space of approximately 1/8 in. over the liquid. The sealing plug and gasket should then be replaced, and securely tight- ened to prevent the entrance of moisture. The capacitance-tap chamber on Type U bushings for application on transformers is not filled since in such applications the capacitance tap is used principally for power- factor testing, and this outlet therefore needs no further attention. SERVICE Type U bushings require little or.ao main- tenance other than a periodic checking of the oil-level gage and cleaning of the porce- lain. In locations where abnormal conditions prevail such as salt deposits, cement dust, ete., it should be recognized that a special hazard exists and the bushings should be cleaned regularly to avoid accumulations on the extemal surfaces which might cause flashover. TRANSFORMER AND ALLIED PRODUCTS DIVISION GENERAL @@ ELECTRIC PITTSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 53200 ‘Siperseden CEH-1702 ancl OM-ASG64 it ia UALINSTRUCTIONS GEH-1702B HIGH VOLTAGE BUSHINGS TYPE u AND TYPE U GENERAL @@ ELECTRICCONTENTS e@ Page HANDLING... . EXAMINATION, ... 555 STORAGE. .... INSTALLATION. .. « SERVICE. e+e eseeeeeuee GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS. «02.0 eee v eee e erence eee eee eae eeees 3 INTRODUCTION Ess istttteesuiei velco ea ieintoranisttrieadeit elaine SHIPPING AND UNPACKING. . . - Pare ete eee STORAGE. itty eee re ante eit eetae 4 INSTALLATIONS estes aisttceidtn rca ristredsiite 4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (Internal)... 04.0 eee ee 5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (External). eee alte 6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIFIC TYPES OF BUSHINGS. .... +++ 6 SEEPE UG BUSHINGS cit fiero circ nntrerstant eerie 6 SHIPPING-STORING. ees eee cence teeter ener ee 6 TYPE U BUSHINGS. .........04. ifeceeepee este 6 SHIPPING. ... ea eet ‘6 6 7 7 7 8 ett re or ol dl ro espn epi eu lg cl ih in pene HIGH VOLTAGE BUSHINGS TYPE LC AND TYPE U GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION Years of experience in the design and manufacture of thousands of sealed bushings have been incorporated in the Type LC bush- ing for circuits up to and including 69 kv, and in the Type U bushing for circuits 69 kv and above, The Type LC bushing illustrated in Figs. Land 2 is a modification of the Type L bush- = ing and is designed to incorporate simplified canstruction and reduced physical dimen- sions for this voltage range. These bushings 8 are interchangeable with the flange-clamped 4 i ; Fig. 2. Circuit breaker bushing Type LC rated 25 kv, 1200 amperes ‘Type L bushing and retain all of their proved operating characteristics. Elimination of the cemented on clamping tings permits a reduc tion in the over-all height of the bushing above the apparatus cover. Because of this height reduction, the replacement of a flange- clamped Type L bushing with a center clamped Type LC bushing may in some cases, require shortening of the detachable cable conductor on 400 ampere transformer bush ings, and likewise lengthening of the line , lead connections. The Type U bushing illustrated in Figs. 3 Fig. L. ‘Transformer bushing Type LC rated 25 kv, ad 4 is a hermetically sealed bushing the 400 amperes design of which permits appreciable reduceGEH-1702B High-Voltage Bushings Type LC and Type U Fig. 3+ Transformer bu ing Type U rated 115 ky, {00 amperes tions in physical dimensions and weight over the Type F bushing while retaining all of the superior features and operating charac- teristics of the latter. SHIPPING AND UNPACKING General Electric bushings, after being care- fully tested, inspected and packed are shipped ready for installation. Bushing crates or boxes should always be opened carefully to avoid damage to the bushings. Immediately upon receipt, the bushing or bushings should be examined for any damage sustained in transit. If injury or rough han- dling is evident, a damage claim should be filed with the carrier and the nearest General Electric Apparatus Sales Office not STORAGE In general, all bushings should be stored in a clean dry place and preferably in an up- right position. Type U bushings shipped ver tically in crates may be stored outdoors as received. All Type LC bushings as well 4 Fig. dy Cireuit-breaker bushing Type U rated 115 kv as Type U bushings which were shipped horizontally, should be prepared for installa- tion or storage immediately upon receipt as explained later in this publication under the heading of the specific type of bushing involved. INSTALLATION AI] bushings, as soon as unpacked and in- spected for damage, should be wiped clean Fig, 5. Details of top end of 400-ampere Type LC transformer bushingHigh-Voltage Bushings Type LC and Type U_GEH-17028 y Fig. 6. Details of top ond of 800-ampere Type U “ Teanafomer bushing and dry. Instructions regarding the installa- tion of the Type LC and Type U bushings appear later in this publication under the heading of the specific type of bushing involved. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (INTERNAL) Internal connections between a bushing and the apparatus on which it is mounted are made in one of two ways as follows: 1. By means of a detachable cable con- ductor placed inside the central tube of the bushing with one end connected to a terminal stud at the top of the bushing. This construc- tion is illustrated in Fig. 5 for Type LC bushings and in Fig. 6 for Type U bushings. This detachable flexible cable conductor with terminal stud attached is usually in- cluded as an integeal part of the parent ap- paratus with which the bushing is co be used. To assemble the bushing to the parent ap- paratus, remove the terminal cap (Tl), steel pin (T6) and spare (shipping) stud (T5). Pass a wire or cord down through the bushing tube and attach it to the hole in the top end of the terminal stud on the apparatus cable. Lower the bushing into opening of the ap- paratus cover and at the same time draw the cable up through the tube by means of the wire or cord. Secure the cable terminal stud Fig. 7. Details of tp end of 1200-anpere Type LG e circuit breaker bushing, to the top cap by replacing the steel pin (16). After the terminal cap gasket (T2) has been coated with a thin film of light oil and placed in position, screw the terminal cap onto the cable terminal stud and tighten until the outside rim of the terminal cap makes a metal-to-metal seat on the bushing cap. Ex- cessive tightening should be avoided as this only tends to bend the steel pin. 2. By connection to a fixed conductor. Bushings having a fixed conductor (where the central tube or rod is utilized as a cone ductor) as illustrated in Fig. 7 for Type LC bushing and Fig. 8 for Type U bushing, are mounted on the parent apparatus cover and 1——_4 Ny 72 CEES i< As Figs 8 Details of 1200-ampere Type U circuite breaker bushing,GEH-1702B High-Voltage Bushings Type LC ond Type U internal connection made to the bottom ter minal of the bushing. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ( EXTERNAL} Connections from the line to the top ter minal of the bushing should be tight and made so that they will not loosen in service and will not produce stresses which would tend to cause damage to the bushing. There should be sufficient flexibilicy in the line connections to prevent mechanical stresses from expansion or contraction, or from wind sway. Long spans of unsupported conductor, especially if outdoors, should be avoided. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIFIC TYPES OF BUSHINGS TYPE LC BUSHINGS SHIPPING AND STORING ‘Type LC bushings of which Figs. 1 and 2 are typical, are shipped in a vertical posi tion ia suitably designed shipping containers to assure ample protection against normal transportation hazards. These bushings should be kept in a clean dty place whether in storage or while awaiting installation. If during transportation, the Herkolite* exten- sion below the ground sleeve has been ex- posed to rain or snow, it should be imme- diately wiped dry. In such cases surface dry- ing only is required. For convenience in handling and to afford maximum protection against damage Type LC bushings may be stored in the shipping containers in which they are received. TYPE U BUSHINGS SHIPPING Individual bushings are usually shipped horizontally in excelsior lined crates. Bush- ings shipped in groups of three to six inclu- sive are carefully packed in crates and are shipped vertically. Figs. 3 and 4 illustrate typical Type U bushings. HANDLING Bushings Rated 69 or 73 KV Only bushings rated 69 kv or 73 kv may be lifted from the horizontal position or removed from a vertical crate by use of a rope sling placed under the top petticoat of the top porcelain. ‘Registered trade-nark of G- Company ‘6 Bushings Rated 92 KV ond op Bushings rated above 73 kv are provided with integrally cast lifting eyes in the sup- port flange. Considerations of weight and general physical dimensions require that when lifting Type U bushings of these rate ings from the horizontal position or removing from vertical crates, the main lifting tackle should always be attached to the lifting eyes in the support flange. An auxiliary tackle between the main lifting medium, and a rope “collar”? around the top of the porcelain and under the top petticoat, enables the handler Fig. 9, Method of lifting bushings equipped with lifting eyesHigh-Voltage Bushings Type LC and Type U_GEH-17028 to raise the bushing to a vertical position without damage. The auxiliary tackle serves only to guide, the bushing or hold it to a ver tical position, or to any desired angle from the vertical. See Fig. 9. EXAMINATION Upon receipt, and with the bushing in a vertical position, the level of the insulating liquid as indicated by the oil-level gage should be noted. With the bushing tempera tuse in the range of 20-25 C, the indicating pointer should indicate approximately normal cil level. The surfaces of the porcelain should be observed for indications of broken porcelain, which would cause leakage but would be too small to affect the oil-level gage. STORAGE Type U bushings shipped vertically may be Stored out of doors as received. Place Type U bushings, which are shipped hori zontally in boxes, in a vertical position as soon as possible and store with top end up as shown in Fig. 10. In handling the larger bushings it may be advisable to remove them from their crates before storing in a vertical position. Bushings in storage should be located in a place where there is no danger of breakage. » 10. Method of storing boxed bushing Pig. 11. Bushing with capacitance tap INSTALLATION When mounting Type U bushings in the parent apparatus, either in a vertical posi- tion or at an angle with the vertical, the same manner of handling should be used as described above for the respective ratings. All Type U bushings, when mounted at an angle with the vertical, should be assembled with the oil-level gage at the lowest point to insure proper oil-level indication. Bushings should be wiped clean and dry when being installed. When assembling a bushing onto the ap- paratus cover, the attaching bolts should be tightened a fraction of a turn at a time, pro- gressively, in one direction until the boles are uniformly tight. lf it becomes necessary to energize a Type U bushing which has been in a hori- zontal position within 48 hours, the bushing should be gently rocked to release any en= trapped gas or ait which may have lodged in the insulating structure. Capacitance Top Standard Type U bushings have @ capaci= tance-tap outlet inside of a small chamber just above the mounting flange. See Figs. 3, 4 and 11, The capacitance-tap chamber on Type U bushings for application on circuit breakers are filled with No. 219 compound at the factory. When the bushing is to be connected to a potential device, first open the capacitances qGEH-1702B High-Voltage Bushings Type LC and Type U tap chamber by unscrewing the plug-like cap, using a suitable container to catch the small amount of No. 219 compound in the chamber. Assemble the potential device cable tightly in place. Remove the Lok-Thred filling plug* and fill the chamber with No. 219 compound to a level which will leave an air space of approximately 1/8 in. over the liquid. Replace and securely tighten the fill- ing plug to prevent the entrance of moisture. On bushings previously equipped with fill- ing plug and double-jacketed McKim gaskets, use anew McKim gasket when replacing the plug. The capacitance-tap chamber on Type U * Product of National Screw & Mg. Co. bushings for application on transformers is not filled since in such applications the capacitance tap is used principally for power factor testing, and this outler therefore needs no further attention. SERVICE Type U bushings require little or no maine tenance other than a periodic checking of the oil-level gage and cleaning of the porce- lain, In locations where abnormal conditions prevail such as salt deposits, cement dust, ete., it should be recognized that a special hazard exists and the bushings should be cleaned regularly to avoid accumulations on the external surfaces which might cause flashover. POWER TRANSFORMER DEPARTMENT GENERAL @@ ELECTRIC PITTSFIELD, 83 4500) MASS. ‘Supersedes GEH-IT02A and GELIS664 tho to USA.GEH-1702 INSTRUCTIONS HIGH-VOLTAGE BUSHINGS Type U GENERAL @@ ELECTRICFOREWORD IN ADDITION to the instructions contained herein on unpack ing, handling, installation and storage of Type U bushings for operation on oil-filled apparatus, the following publications, covering other Types of General Electric bushings are avail- able, and will be supplied upon request to the nearest sales office of the General Electric Company. Instructions for Type F bushings for operation on oil-filled apparatus are contained in GEH-1329. Instructions for Type F bushings for operation with both ends in air are contained in GEI-32331. Application information (such as interchangeability of new and old bushings and of bushings on different classes of ap- paratus) on Type L and Type OF bushings is contained in ap- plication Bulletins GET-906 and GET-907. Operating information on inspection, testing and maintenance of Types A,B,L, and OF bushings will be found in GET-908. Dimensions and a description of the construction of standard Type L bushings will be found in GEA+2513, Dimensions and a description of the construction of standard ‘Type OF bushings will be found in GEA-2514. Ordering information on bushings, accessories, and parts for all types of bushings, see Publication GEA-3949. alan operate of ‘ese tnotructine do not purport t cover all dates o« var “Shicnuate, sould ther moron be dgstes or shows porticalar Br ‘re not covered sufticlenly forthe parciaect’s purposes, Ihe atier should be We (Goneeat Eletic Company.HIGH-VOLTAGE BUSHINGS TYPE U INTRODUCTION Years of experience in the design and manufacture of thousands of sealed bushings has been incorporated in the Type U pres sure-tight bushing. Successful operation, and longer and more economical service will be obtained by adhering closely to the rec- ommended methods of unpacking, handling, installing, and storing of these bushings as outlined herein. SHIPPING AND UNPACKING HANDLING General Electric bushings, after being carefully tested, inspected, and packed, are shipped ready for installation. Bushing crates or boxes should always be opened carefully to avoid damage, particularly to the porce- lain of the bushings. See Fig. 1. Individual bushings are usually shipped horizontally in excelsior lined crates, Bush- ings shipped in groups of three to six in- clusive are carefully packed in crates and are shipped vertically. Bushings Rated 69 or 73 KV Only bushings rated 69 kv or 73 kv may be lifted from the horizontal position or re~ moved from a vertical crate by use of a rope sling placed under the top petticoat of the top porcelain. Bushings Rated 92 KV and up Bushings tated above 73 kv are provided with integrally cast lifting eyes in the sup- port flange. Considerations of weight and general physical dimensions require that when lifting Type U bushings of these rat= ings from the horizontal position or removing from vertical crates, the main lifting tackle should always be attached to the lifting eyes in the support flange. An auxiliary tackle between the main lifting medium, and a rope ‘collar’ around the top of the porce- lain and under the top petticoat, enables the handler to raise the bushing to a vertical position without damage. The auxiliary tackle Fig 1 serves only to guide the bushing or hold it to a vertical position, or to any desired angle from the vertical. See Fig. 2. EXAMINATION Upon receipt, and with the bushing in a vertical position, the level of the insulating liquid as indicated by the oil-level gage should be noted. With the bushing tempera~ ture in the range of 20-25 C, the indicating pointer should indicate approximately normal oil level. The surfaces of the porcelain should be observed for indications of broken porcelain, which would cause leakage but would be too small to affect the oil-level gage. STORAGE Type U bushings shipped vertically may be stored out of doors as received. It is ree~ ommended that, where size permits, bushings shipped horizontally in boxes be placed in a vertical position as soon as possible as shown in Fig. 3. In handling the larger bush- ings it may be advisable to remove them from their crates before storing in a vertical position. Bushings in storage should be located in a place where there is no danger of breakage. INSTALLATION When mounting Type U bushings in the parent apparatus, either in a vertical posi-Type U High-Voltage Bushings GEH-1702 Fig 2 tion or at an angle with the vertical, the same manner of handling should be used as described above for the respective ratings. All Type U bushings, when mounted at an angle with the vertical, should be assembled with the oil-level gage at the lowest point to insure proper oil-level indication. Bushings should be wiped clean and dry when being installed. When assembling a bushing onto the ap paratus cover, the attaching bolts should be tightened a fraction of a turn at a time, pro- gressively, in one direction until the bolts are uniformly tight. If it becomes necessary to place Type U bushings into service which have been shipped or stored horizontally or to apply high potential test thereto, and where the bushing is to be energized within 48 hours, the bushing should be gently rocked to re~ lease any entrapped gas or air which may have lodged in the insulating structure dur- ing such shipping or storage, ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS INTERNAL Connections between a bushing and the apparatus on which it is mounted are made in one of two ways, 4 1. By means of a detachable cable con- ductor passing up through the central tube of the bushing and connected inside of the top end of the bushing as illustrated in Fig. 4. 2. When the tube or rod of the bushing is used as the conductor, the connection is made directly to a tetminal at the bottom of the bushing. In this type of connection, the top of the bushing is in accordance with Fig. 5. When installing a bushing of this type, first bolt the bushing to the apparatus cover, and then make the connection to the terminal of the bushing. Care should be taken to avoid mechanical stresses being imposed on the bushing during assembly of connections. Connections must be made in such a manner that no constant strain will be applied after assembly. ja peo Fig 3JN. Fig. 4 EXTERNAL Detachable Conductor Bushings The detachable cable with cable terminal studs attached is usually included as an in~ tegral part of the apparatus on which the bushing is to be installed., When making connections on a detachable conductor bushing, top end of which is shown in Fig. 4, remove terminal cap TI, steel pin T6, and spare stud TS from the bushing. Then pass a wire or cord down through the bushing tube, and attach it to the hole in the top of the cable terminal stud, which is attached to the apparatus cable. The bush- ing should then be lowered into the opening in the apparatus cover. At the same time draw the cable up through the tube by means of the wire or cord. The cable terminal stud should then be secured to the top cap by re- placing the steel pin T6. After the terminal cap gasket T2 has been coated with a thin film of oil and placed in position, the terminal cap T1 should be screwed on the cable terminal stud and tightened in place, until the outside rim of the cap makes a fim metal-to-metal seat on the bushing cap. Tightening beyond this point only tends to bend che steel pin and is unnecessary. Type U High-Voltage Bushings GEH.1702 Fig. 5 Fixed Conductor Bushings Bushings with conductors which are in- tegral parts of the bushings have a terminal cap as shown in Fig. 5, and need not be removed. EXTERNAL LINE CONNECTION When connecting the bushings to the line or extemal circuit, care should be taken to assure that the connections from the line to the top bushing terminal are tight. The line connection must not impose any strain on the terminals which will cause the contact joints to become loose, Sufficient flexibility and short spans in the connecting leads should be provided to avoid mechanical strain due to expansion or contraction of the line or from wind sway, which might damage the bushing. CAPACITANCE-TAP BUSHINGS Type U bushings have a capacitance-tap outlet inside of a small chamber just above the mounting flange. See Fig. 6. The bush- ing is the same as shown on the cover page. If the bushing is co be operated without con- nection to a potential device, this outlet needs no further attention. When the bushing is to be connected to a potential device, first open the capacitance- tap chamber by unscrewing the plug-like cap 5GEH-1702 Type U High-Voltage Bushings and assemble the potential-device cable tightly in place. Remove the small filling hole plug and double-jacketed asbestos McKim gasket and fill the chamber with No. 219 compound to a level which will leave an air space of approximately 4 in. over the liquid, The sealing plug and gasket should then be replaced, and securely tightened to prevent the entrance of moisture. SERVICE Type U bushings require little or no main tenance other than a periodic checking of the oil-level gage and cleaning of the por celain. In locations where abnormal condi: tions prevail such as salt deposits, cement dust, etc. it should be recognized that a special hazard exists and the bushings should be cleaned regularly to avoid accu- mulations on the external surfaces which might cause flashover.IF YOU REQUIRE SERVICE IF AT ANY TIME you fied it necessary to repair, recondition, or rebuild your G-E apparctus, there are 30 GE service shops ‘whose faclties are available day and wight for work in the shops oF On Your premises, Factory methods and genuine G-E renewal ports are vied to mainlain the original performance of your G-E apparatus. W youneed parts oly, immediate shipment of many items can be made from warehowse stock The services of our factories, engineering divisions, and sales offices ore clio avcilable to assist you with engineering problems. 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