Southern States ESD63 Installation Instructions Manual Download

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30 Georgia Avenue

Hampton, Georgia 30228

Phone: 770-946-4562

Fax: 770-946-8106

IB-306-ESD63-R0 01312022 Printed U.S.A.

Summary of Contents for ESD63

Page 1: ...Type ESD63 Aluminum Grounding Switch 72 5 kV 245 kV 350 kV 900 kV BIL INSTRUCTION INSTALLATION MANUAL...

Page 2: ...Page I The Quality Name in High Voltage Switching...

Page 3: ...Page II The Quality Name in High Voltage Switching Safety Information...

Page 4: ...and inspected as provided by this instruction manual and in compliance with best industry practices but in no event will the Equipment be inspected and tested less frequently than once in every 6 mon...

Page 5: ...his manner will constitute the Warranty Holder s exclusive remedy and fulfillment of all SSLLC s liabilities and responsibilities hereunder SSLLC s duty to perform under this limited warranty may be d...

Page 6: ...Page III The Quality Name in High Voltage Switching...

Page 7: ...Page IV The Quality Name in High Voltage Switching Type ESD63 Aluminum Maintenance Ground Switch 72 5 kV 245 kV...

Page 8: ...eceiving Handling Storage 5 Receiving Unpacking 5 Storage 5 General Information 5 Installation Adjustment Procedures 6 Assembly 6 1 Preferred Switch Assembly Method 6 2 Contact Alignment 8 3 Operating...

Page 9: ...inology 4 Figure 2 Ground Support Saddle 6 Figure 3 Perpendicular to Base 7 Figure 4 Ground Braids Hinge 7 Figure 5 Jaw Contact 8 Figure 6 Vertical Pipe Rotation 9 Figure 7 Typical Operating Arrangeme...

Page 10: ...atter shall take precedence Summary These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment or provide for every possible contingency to be met in connection with installatio...

Page 11: ...y items are installed on the vertical pipe as order of operations is important It is important to remember that leveling adjustments to these switches are made to the hardware that supports the ground...

Page 12: ...ues Table 1 Recommended Tools and Torque Values Recommended Tools Recommended Torque Values Type Sizes Bolt Nut size Torque Ft lb Hand Wrenches and or Sockets 15 16 3 4 5 8 9 16 1 2 40 Drill Bit 1 4 5...

Page 13: ...the following Mounting the insulators to the switch base Mounting the live parts to the insulators Mounting the switch base to the structure Installing operating components Final adjustment or tuning...

Page 14: ...shed be sure to connect the heater circuit using the provided external wiring while the unit is in storage Discard the wiring upon installation Typical crating is intended for storage less than 1 year...

Page 15: ...DO NOT attach any of the op mech linkage to the ground switches until Section 3 1 4 Mount the base mounting bracket to the switch base 1 5 If not installed install the jaw 1 6 Parallel to base instal...

Page 16: ...nting bracket 1 7 2 Slide the pipe through the support saddle and pipe collars on both sides 1 8 In the open position install the ground blade with the tapered end of the blade tip toward the jaw Loos...

Page 17: ...parallel to the base or perpendicular to the base use the sketch in Figure 10 or Figure 11 as a reference and the operating mechanism drawing for specifics and dimensions Install mounting brackets be...

Page 18: ...Figure 11 3 1 1 4 Tighten all set screws to grip the pipe securely but do not drive any set screws through the wall of the pipe at this time Match mark all move able joints like clevis connections adj...

Page 19: ...operly adjusted connect the interphase pipe and continue tuning the other two phases Care should be taken to ensure that the operating mechanism only exerts enough force to toggle the blade tip perpen...

Page 20: ...4 2 3 1 Adjust stops on handle mount after adjusting switch 4 2 3 2 When the switch is properly adjusted the handle should hang vertically and free in both the open and closed positions to permit the...

Page 21: ...Page 12 of 21 Installation Adjustment Procedures Figure 10 Perpendicular to the Base Figure 11 Parallel to the Base...

Page 22: ...r to the one shown in Figure 11 this you must install the interphase before adjusting the switch When adjusting focus on adjusting the phase closest to the operating reach rod and then the next two ph...

Page 23: ...adjustable arm is too long Be careful not to overdrive the blade into the contacts 5 4 2 1 Check to see that nothing has slipped 5 4 2 2 Return the switch to the open position 5 4 2 3 Loosen the adjus...

Page 24: ...al operation requirements Table 2 Recommended Installation and Maintenance Table Installation Tests Patrolling Inspection 6 month Routine 5 Year Periodic 10 Year Insulators Contamination X X X X Damag...

Page 25: ...ine inspection is performed on a de energized unit The frequency of the inspection is determined by the local conditions and policies of the owner of the equipment Refer to Table 2 for recommended ins...

Page 26: ...eorgia Avenue Hampton Georgia 30228 Phone 770 946 4562 Fax 770 946 8106 E mail support southernstatesllc com http www southernstatesllc com 2022 Southern States LLC IB 306 ESD63 R0 01312022 Printed U...