5 Mounting
Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH 2020
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VACUTAP
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VV-Ex
5 Mounting
This chapter describes how to correctly install and connect the device.
DANGER
Danger of explosion!
Death or serious injury may result from installing the on-load tap-changer in
an environment at risk of explosion and from installation on an energized
transformer!
► Only perform installation work in an environment not at risk of explosion.
► Ensure that the transformer is not energized when installing the on-load
tap-changer.
WARNING
Risk of crushing!
When the on-load tap-changer undertakes a tap-change operation, compo-
nents – some of which are freely accessible – move on the selector,
change-over selector, and potential connection unit. Reaching into the se-
lector, change-over selector, or potential connection unit during a tap-
change operation may result in serious injuries.
► Keep at a safe distance of at least 1 m during tap-change operations.
► Do not reach into the selector, change-over selector, or potential connec-
tion unit during tap-change operations.
► Do not switch the on-load tap-changer during work on the selector,
change-over selector, or potential connection unit.
5.1 Installation information
Note the following information for the installation:
1. Use the lifting straps provided to unpack and for transport by crane.
2. During installation take particular care to avoid damaging the painted
coating.
3. Do not allow attachment elements to damage the painted surface of the
on-load tap-changer.
4. Before applying a protective coating to cut edges and joins, clean these
areas as described below.
5.
NOTICE!
Correctly prepare surfaces. Otherwise premature corrosion may
occur, resulting in damage. Never use concentrated isopropanol, spirits
(ethanol) or similar substances for cleaning.
6. Remove substances which reduce adhesion, e.g. dirt, dust, grease or
loose objects by sanding with nylon or Perlon fleece and pre-clean the
surface by blowing with dry air.
7. Then clean the surface with a 25% solution of ethanol in water.
8. Before coating, ensure that the treated surfaces are totally dry.