
7 Maintenance
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7.3.4 Filling the oil compartment and oil conservator with fresh
insulating fluid
NOTICE
Damage to the on-load tap-changer!
Unsuitable insulating fluids cause damage to the on-load tap-changer.
► Use insulating fluids that meet the requirements in accordance with IEC
60296.
► If approved by the transformer manufacturer, you can use synthetic es-
ters in accordance with IEC 61099 or natural esters in accordance with
IEC 62770 approved by Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH.
► Ensure that the new insulating fluid has the same chemical, mechanical,
thermal and electrical properties. Otherwise contact Maschinenfabrik
Reinhausen GmbH's Technical Service department.
1. Fill the oil compartment of the on-load tap-changer with fresh insulating
fluid via the pipe connection S up to the level of the upper edge of the
coupling shaft.
2. Insert the new o-ring untwisted in the on-load tap-changer head cover.
3. Place on-load tap-changer head cover on on-load tap-changer head and
secure.
Figure 27: On-load tap-changer head cover
4. Fill the oil conservator with fresh insulating fluid.
5. Vent the on-load tap-changer head via air-vent valve E1 on the on-load
tap-changer head cover. To do this, remove screw cap and lift valve tap-
pet with a screwdriver.