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ABB POLIM - User Manual

ABB POLIM
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Surge arresters
Types POLIM® and MWK/MWD
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ABB POLIM Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandABB
ModelPOLIM
CategoryProtection Device
LanguageEnglish

Summary

About this document

Validity

Specifies the validity period and scope of these operating instructions for surge arresters.

Target group

Identifies the intended audience for these operating instructions, focusing on high-voltage technology professionals.

Safety

Symbols and warnings

Explains warning signs, symbols, and warning word structures used to convey dangers and safety measures.

Basic safety precautions

Details essential safety measures for handling and operating surge arresters, covering product, personnel, and organizational aspects.

Description

Intended use

Defines the application of surge arresters in high-, medium-, and low-voltage systems for overvoltage protection.

Structure and function

Describes the construction of surge arresters using metal-oxide resistors and their operational principles.

Technical data

Provides information on performance, dimensions, weights, and installation distances of surge arresters.

Technical data on the surge arrester

Explains how main characteristic data is molded or engraved on surge arresters and the labeling system.

Application guidelines

Lists guidelines for using surge arresters in medium-voltage and railway applications.

Recommended torques and screw-in depths

Details required torques and screw-in depths for mounting steel bolts in arrester electrodes.

Behaviour in fire

States that the silicone housing of surge arresters is self-extinguishing.

Transporting, unpacking and storage

Transporting

Provides safety precautions and instructions for transporting surge arresters to prevent damage.

Unpacking

Guides on how to unpack surge arresters, check for completeness, and handle damaged shipments.

Storage

Specifies conditions for storing surge arresters, including packaging, location, and temperature.

Commissioning

Safety

Highlights critical safety measures for commissioning high-voltage systems and surge arresters.

Electrical checking before commissioning

States that manufacturer testing is sufficient and additional electrical checking is not required.

Installation location and protective distance

Advises on selecting installation locations and maintaining protective distances for effective surge protection.

Mounting

Details the process of mounting surge arresters, including system voltage considerations and connection types.

System voltage

Warns about applying correct system voltage during tests and for operation, and matching arrester data to system requirements.

Connections

Explains how to connect surge arresters to high-voltage and ground terminals, including material selection and torque specifications.

Mounting grading ring (POLIM-I, -S, -H only)

Provides step-by-step instructions for mounting the grading ring on specific surge arrester models.

Transportation during mounting

Illustrates and describes methods for fastening crane ropes when mounting surge arresters.

Installation position

Advises on the correct installation position of surge arresters, ensuring sheds point downward for optimal performance.

Distances between surge arresters and earth

Specifies recommended distances to earth based on data sheets and national regulations.

Earthed installation

Details the procedure for mounting surge arresters in an earthed configuration, including connections and torque.

Insulated installation

Explains how to mount surge arresters in an insulated configuration, including monitoring devices.

Earthing

Provides guidelines for connecting surge arresters to system ground, including conductor cross-sections and flexible connections.

Maintenance

Safety

Reiterates safety precautions for performing maintenance on high-voltage systems and surge arresters.

Cleaning in case of heavy pollution

Details procedures for cleaning surge arrester housings in cases of excessive pollution, with safety warnings.

Replacement after overloading or damages caused by animals

Instructs on checking and replacing surge arresters damaged by overloading or animal bites.

Disconnecting device

States that the disconnecting device requires no maintenance but warns about its tripping hazards.

Disposal

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