Siemens GEAFOL - User Manual

GEAFOL- / CARECO-Cast-resin Transformer/ Operating Instructions
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Cast-resin Transformer
Operating Instructions
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Edition 0
9
/2021

Summary

Warning notice system

General information and safety notes

Obligations of the user

Outlines user responsibilities for safe operation and compliance with instructions.

The five safety rules

Particular types of hazards

Occupational safety and protective equipment

Usage

Description

Transport, goods receipt, storage

Unloading, lifting by crane

Provides instructions for safely lifting transformers using a crane.

Transport by road and sea

Details methods for securing and transporting transformers via road and sea.

Unloading and lifting with forklift truck

Moving, placement

Unpacking, examination

Covers on high-voltage tappings and tubes of delta connection

Disassembly of delta connections

Setting up

Minimum clearances

Ventilation of the transformer room

Connecting

Connection routing

Guides on how to route and connect cables, maintaining voltage clearances.

Connection of high voltage (HV)

Connection of low voltage (LV)

Surface preparation

Fastenings

Contact pressure

Grounding of transformers

Temperature monitoring

Modification of high voltage tappings

Cover on taps of connection bar

Commissioning

Inspection and cleaning

Faults, causes and remedies

Siemens GEAFOL Specifications

General

Secondary voltage	Up to 36 kV
Environmental class	E2
Climatic class	C2
Fire behavior class	F1
Type	Cast resin
Cooling	AN
Frequency	50 Hz or 60 Hz
Insulation class	F
Standards	IEC 60076
Protection class	IP00 to IP45