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ABB

 

 

  

Operating instructions 

Surge arrester 
Type POLIM

®

 -R 

 

Publication No. 1HC0075743 AA 

 

 

With ABB metal-oxide resistors and  
silicone housing 
Without gaps 
For indoor and outdoor use 

 

 

 

Mounting and installation, maintenance, 
transportation, storage and disposal 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued by: 

Contact information: 

ABB Switzerland Ltd. 
High Voltage Products 
Surge Arresters 
Jurastrasse 45 
CH-5430 Wettingen 1 

Phone:  +41 (0)58 585 29 11 
Telefax:  +41 (0)58 585 55 70 
 
E-Mail: [email protected] 
Internet: www.abb.com/arrestersonline 

 

 

We reserve the right to make changes. 

 

 

 

We reserve all rights to this document and the object presented within. Reproduction, passing on to third parties or utilisa-

tion of the contents is not permitted without our express consent. 

© ABB Schweiz AG 

Summary of Contents for POLIM-R

Page 1: ...tact information ABB Switzerland Ltd High Voltage Products Surge Arresters Jurastrasse 45 CH 5430 Wettingen 1 Phone 41 0 58 585 29 11 Telefax 41 0 58 585 55 70 E Mail sales sa ch abb com Internet www abb com arrestersonline We reserve the right to make changes We reserve all rights to this document and the object presented within Reproduction passing on to third parties or utilisa tion of the cont...

Page 2: ...chnical data 7 3 3 1 Technical data on the surge arrester 7 3 3 2 Application guidelines 8 3 3 3 Recommended torques and screw in depths 8 3 3 4 Behaviour in fire 8 4 TRANSPORTATION UNPACKING AND STORAGE 9 5 COMMISSIONING 10 5 1 Safety 10 5 2 Electrical check before commissioning 10 5 3 Installation location and protective distance 10 5 4 Mounting 11 5 4 1 Installation position 11 5 4 2 Minimum di...

Page 3: ...e field of high voltage technology The POLIM R may only be commissioned and maintained by persons instructed in proper use and handling 1 3 Copyright The copyright of these operating instructions belongs to ABB Switzerland Ltd These operating instructions are to be handled confidentially and are intended solely for mounting operating and monitoring personnel They contain regulations and illustrati...

Page 4: ...cates that an action is to be performed Warnings in these operating instructions indicate special dangers and list meas ures for prevention of the danger There are three levels of warning Warning word Meaning DANGER Immediate impending endangerment of your life and health WARNING Possible impending endangerment of your life and health CAUTION Possible impending danger of light injuries or damage t...

Page 5: ...l and safe working with high voltage technology Train and instruct personnel in working on the POLIM R using the operating instructions Personnel being trained instructed or provided with general education may only work with the POLIM R under constant supervision by an experienced high voltage technology professional 2 2 3 Organisational measures Observe all safety and danger related information r...

Page 6: ... voltage the MO resistors enter a highly conductive state prac tically without delay Thus any further increase in voltage is limited to the specified residual voltage values After the decline of the overvoltage the arrester immedi ately turns back to the non or slightly conductive state The MO arrester converts the energy of the surge into heat which it transfers to the surrounding air The MO resi...

Page 7: ...al data on the surge arrester The rating plate molded in silicone on labels or engraved contains the following data Data Meaning POLIM R Type designation In kA Nominal discharge current In POLIM R 1 N POLIM R 2 N Version for a c applications Complete type designation with specification of the maximum permissible continuous operating voltage Uc POLIM R 1 ND POLIM R 2 ND Version for d c applications...

Page 8: ...let 1HC0075561 Application guidelines Overvoltage potection Dimensioning testing and application of metal oxide surge arrresters in railway facilities pamphlet 1HC0075573 3 3 3 Recommended torques and screw in depths The specified values in the table below apply for steel bolts of strength class 8 8 in aluminum nut threads Thread Position Torque Nm Minimum screw in depth mm Maximum screw in depth ...

Page 9: ...ion are included in the pack aging material After receiving the shipment compare the order and delivery documents im mediately to check for completeness and accuracy of the shipment In case of incompleteness or deviations inform the supplier and shipper immediately WARNING Damaged surge arresters Material damage and personal injury due to the installation and commissioning of damaged surge arreste...

Page 10: ...sure that the system is de energised Earth the system and short circuit it Cover or cordon off neighbouring energised parts 5 2 Electrical check before commissioning Each surge arrester is tested by the manufacturer The routine test report is in cluded with the packaging Additional electrical testing before commissioning is not necessary 5 3 Installation location and protective distance DANGER Dan...

Page 11: ...d the surge arrester Do not use surge arresters intended for a c systems in d c systems Do not use surge arresters intended for d c systems in a c systems Observe the Application guidelines Overvoltage protection from ABB Switzerland Ltd Before mounting ensure that the characteristic data on the rating plate of the surge arrester matches the requirements of the power system Ensure that system volt...

Page 12: ...rrester with earth Connect the high voltage connection with the head end terminal of the surge arrester Use a stranded cable Observe recommended torques Clause 3 3 3 When tightening the bolt the torque shall be countered by a spanner at the top end terminal Carefully clean contact surfaces before mounting and lubricate with acid free contact grease Ensure selection of suitable material pairs 5 5 E...

Page 13: ... energised parts The surge arresters do not contain wearing parts and are therefore maintenance free Replacement parts are not needed 6 1 Replacement after overloading Overloading during operation can lead to damaging e g traces of fire fractures of the surge arrester from arcs Minimal animal bites of the silicone housing e g by birds martens mice etc do not hinder the functioning of the surge arr...

Page 14: ...er the surge arrester should be cleaned CAUTION Solvents and abrasive equipment Damage to the silicone housing Do not use cleaning agents containing solvents besides isopropanol Do not use abrasive equipment for cleaning Do not use silicone grease or silicone oil after the cleaning Clean surge arresters either with warm water and soft lint free cloths water spray with a maximum pressure of 10 bar ...

Page 15: ...stors The metal oxide varistors are sintered ceramics consisting up to 90 of ZnO The following additions are also contained within percent by weight over 1 Bi2O3 and Sb2O3 which are considered to be dan gerous substances according to EU ordinances percent by weight between 0 1 and 1 NiO and Cr2O3 which are considered poisonous and dangerous materials pursuant to EU guideline 91 689 EEC Metal oxide...

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