MA-005 - Minitrans Installation Manual - Rev 4.5
13-Aug-20
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the ground. Then securely attach both ends of the mounting stand (in the same manner
as above), and carefully lift the whole assembly upright. Secure the assembly to the
mounting surface with appropriate hardware (see Section 7).
7.3
Direct Mount Cradle
The product can be directly mounted to the body of a transformer using the specially
designed GE Direct mount cradle as shown in Figure 7-4 (ordered separately). The cradle
reduces the effects of transformer vibration on the product and provides an alternative
space-saving secure mounting solution to the mounting stand. See Appendix K for
vibratory guidance on when the GE Direct Mount Cradle should be used. See Appendix L
for the Direct Mount Cradle installation instructions.
7.3.1
Cradle lock
The cradle lock is distinct from the PGA lock and must be installed in addition to the PGA
lock, where the product is mounted to a transformer and then transported as a unit. This
is necessary for all mobile transformers (those that get moved from site to site), or in any
situation where the product is fitted to a transformer and
then transported
.
All locks
must
be removed prior to powering on the product to take measurements. All
locks
must
be refitted if there ever is a requirement to transport the product (or if the
product is ever to be laid horizontally). See Appendix M for more details on all locking
mechanisms and how to attach or remove the locks.
Figure 7-4: Direct mount cradle
7.4
Sun Canopy
An optional sun canopy as shown in Figure 7-5 provides effective solar shade for the
product in environments with prolonged sun exposure. The canopy is fitted to the
mounting arrangement onsite as one of the final installation steps. Two types of canopy
