LSEP 145 GIS Operation and Maintenance Manual PDF

VA TECH ELIN HOLEC HIGH VOLTAGE
Operation and Maintenance

Standard Manual
SF6 Insulated Switchgear
Type L-SEP
Standard
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L145 S 010206
L145 S 010206
1 MANUAL INTRO 3 OPERATION

L-SEP
manual contents L-SEP manual contents
Safety warnings
2
3
Survey of operating conditions:
Reference
Definitions 29
Introduction L-SEP manual 4
Remote, local and manual
Purpose of this manual 4 operation29
Structure of this manual 4 Interlockings 31
Safety interlockings 31
Operational interlockings 31
Lockings, blockings and alarms
32
2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Circuit-breaker 32 5 APPENDIX
Technical data 5 Disconnector 22 Disconnectors 33
Tools 127
General arrangement 6 Arrangement 22 Fault-make type earthing switch
33 Communication with ELIN HOLEC
General arrangement 6 Functioning of the disconnector Supervising & Commissioning
22 SF6 insulating gas 33 department128
Bay arrangement Line Feeders 7
Disconnector driving mechanism
General Features 11 23
Connections 15 Auxiliary contacts 23
1. Primary connections 15 Busbar system 24
2. Secondary connections 15 Position 24
3. Earthing connections 15 4 MAINTENANCE
Arrangement 24
Components: 16 Earthing switch 25
Inspection schedule 34
SF6 gas 16 Position 25
Safety guidelines for working Use of the procedures 59
Gas compartments L-SEP 16 Arrangement 25 with SF6-gas37
Procedures: Contents (detailed)
Physical properties SF6 16 Driving mechanism 25 1. Oxygen depletion 37 60
Electrical properties SF6 17 Auxiliary contacts 26 2. Decomposition products: Use of the procedures 59
SF6 gas quality 17 effects on human beings:37
Transformers 27 Circuit-breaker 61
- New SF6 gas 17 3. Safety provisions for
Voltage transformers 27 personnel handling SF637 Inspection 61
- Used SF6 gas 17
Current transformers 27 Trouble-shooting guide 38 Maintenance 73
Circuit-breaker 18
Local control panel 28 Contents 38 Disconnector 90
Construction 18
Position 28 Inspection Sequences: 39 Operational 90
Functioning of the interrupter 19
Functioning 28 Circuit-breaker 39 Inspection 92
Driving mechanism 20
Disconnector 43 Maintenance 95
Mechanical part of the drive 21
Fault-make type earthing switch Earthing switch 97
L-SEP Auxiliary contacts 23
45 Operational 97
Readings 49 Inspection 100
1 MANUAL INTRO
Signals 51 Maintenance 104
➜ Manual intro Actions 55 Test probes 107
➜ Safety warnings
Multi-pole plugs 110
➜ Introduction Disengaging a bay 111
Gassystem 115
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Switchgear room Maintenance

Safety warnings
In the unlikely event of an internal fault, leave Be aware that the switchgear compartments Do not open any compartment unless
the switchgear room as quickly as possible. are constantly filled with SF6-gas with a necessary for special servicing or repair or
pressure higher than the environmental inspection.
Ensure that conditions in the switchgear pressure. Accidental opening while the
room meet specifications. system is pressurized is dangerous. Use only proper fitting tools during servicing.
Operation and maintenance Do not hit or touch the switchgear assembly
manual Keep the switchgear assembly free of dust, Do not adjust any bolt, nut or screw and do with any hard object. Please note that any
damp, fluids, corrosive fluids, powders or not connect or disconnect any item on the operation involving tools may invalidate the
gasses. switchgear assembly without refering to the warranty on the switchgear assembly.
Always follow the instructions
instructions in this manual.
in this manual during operation-,
Do not smoke in the switchgear room. Do not expose the switchgear assembly to
inspection- or maintenance
Do not operate any switch manually unless any heat source.
servicing.
you are sure that either the bay is
disengaged and locked against operating by Always replenish a compartment when the
Failure to comply with the
others or manual switching is a well- density has decreased to the first alarm
guidelines in the manual can
considered only possible action. (Manual level. Replenishing can be carried out while
endanger personnel in the
operation of components always bypasses the compartment is in service.
switchgear room and can hinder
all electrical (inter)locking).
the proper operation of the
switchgear assembly.
Do not work on the switchgear assembly
unless you are sure that the part you are
about to work on is disengaged and locked
against possible operation by others.
Always disengage the part you are about to
work on as follows:
- open the circuit-breaker;
- lock its disconnectors in the opened
positions and its earthing switches in the
closed positions;
- switch off the supply voltage;
- disconnect the multi-pole plugs of its
components.
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➜ Manual contents
➜ Safety warnings
➜ Introduction
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Purpose of this manual Structure of this manual

Introduction The L-Sep manual is intended for operation Chapter 1 contains general safety warnings,
L-SEP manual and maintenance staff working on the contents and the introduction of this manual.
switchgear assembly.
Chapter 2 contains a general description of
The purpose of this manual is to guide the switchgear assembly and covers general
operation and maintenance personnel who information necessary for its operation and
are authorized to operate or carry out maintenance.
maintenance work on the switchgear
assembly. Chapter 3 contains the necessary information
for operating the switchgear assembly.
Chapter 4 contains the necessary information

for maintenance. It contains instructions for
routine inspection, maintenance, and limited
repair. Chapter 4 also contains a trouble-
shooting guide.
Some of the procedures in this chapter may

not be applicable for the specific installation.
Through a step-by-step diagnostic system
the nature of possible failures can be
determined and, - where possible - repaired.
The trouble-shooting guide does not
guarantee the proper determination and
solution of a possible failure but is only
meant as a guidance.
The appendix contains information on
auxiliary tools and apparatus, spare parts
and communication with Elin Holec Service
Department.
This manual does not cover overhaul and
complex repair procedures.
L-SEP
➜ Manual contents
➜ Safety warnings
➜ Introduction L-SEP manual
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Type L-Sep
Technical data Circuit-breaker
Three-phase enclosure Steel
Insulation medium SF6 Rated breaking current kA
SF6 total quantity insulating gas per bay kg appr.145 Breaking current in phase opposition kA
SF6 total quantity extinguishing gas kg 21.5 Peak making current kA
Rated gas density Short time current kA/s
- Insulation gas kg/m3 26.5 Switching cycle O-0.3 s.-CO-3min.-CO
(4.2 bar at 20°C)
Make time ms appr. 65
- Extinghuishing gas kg/m3 58
(8.6 bar at 20°C) Break time (without arcing time) ms < 54 (<24)
Rated voltage kV 145 Rated current capacity A
Service voltage kV Driving mechanism hydraulic
Rated frequency Hz Working pressure hydraulic
driving system bar 272 - 282
Power frequency
withstand voltage 1 min. kV Voltage pumpmotor V AC
B.I.L. in accordance with IEC: Operating voltage V DC
- phase-earth kV
- phase-phase kV Disconnector
Rated current busbarsystem A Rated current A
Short-time current kA/s Closing and opening time s approx. 4
Peak withstand current kA 100 Driving mechanism motor
Ambient temperature °C -5 to +40 Operating voltage driving mechanism V DC
°F 23 to 104
Short-time current of disconnector,
Noise level dBA < 120 contacts to earth (open position) kA/s
Degree of protection:
- local control cubicle IEC 529 IP2X Fault- make type earthing switch
- driving mechanism IEC 529 IP2X
Peak making current kA
Total static load:
Short time current kA/s
- normal bay kN max.
Driving mechanism motor/spring
L-SEP Dynamic load (0.1 - 35 Hz):
Operating voltage V DC
- normal bay kN 6
Maximum humidity percentage in
2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION switchgear room: 95 % av. during 24 h
➜ Technical data 90 % av. during 1 month
➜ System arrangement Surface of compartments: epoxy powder coating RAL 7032
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General arrangement
E1
E2
E3
E4
E5
E6
E7
E8
E9
E1
E1 1
E1
0
2
E1
Line feeder A
M
SYMBOL LEGEND
Main Busbar W M M W M W
Reserve Busbar
Transformer feeder A W M
circuit-breaker
M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M
Single line
diagram
Bus-coupler double gap
disconnector
fault make type

Transformer feeder B earthing switch
current
transformers
Line feeder B M M M M M M M M M M
voltage
transformer
W M W M W M W M W M W M W M W M W M W M
termination
busduct
hydraulic pressure
motor operated
Top view spring operated
manually operated
future extension
Front view
L-SEP
➜ Technical data
➜ System arrangement
➜ General arrangement
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Bay arrangement Local control panel

Line Feeders
Busbar compartment
Voltage transformer
Busbar disconnector
Termination disconnector
Voltage transformer isolating device
Termination earthing switch
Termination compartment
Cable bushing
Circuit-breaker compartment
Current transformer
Circuit-breaker
Circuit-breaker driving mechanism
L-SEP
➜ Technical data
➜ Bay arrangement
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Bay arrangement
Transformer Feeders Local control panel
Busbar compartment
Voltage transformer
Busbar disconnector
Cable bushing
Current transformer
Circuit-breaker
L-SEP
➜ Technical data
➜ Bay arrangement
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Bus-coupler
Busbar compartment
Voltage transformer
Busbar disconnector
Cable bushing
Current transformer
Circuit-breaker
L-SEP
➜ Technical data
➜ Bay arrangement
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Sectionalizer
Busbar compartment
Voltage transformer
Busbar disconnector
Cable bushing
Current transformer
Circuit-breaker
L-SEP
➜ Technical data
➜ Bay arrangement
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General Features
[4]
A A A
[2]
[3]
B
[5] C
[1]
Compartments
Disconnectors
Circuit-breaker
The compartments B Circuit-breaker compartment
The L-SEP switchgear bay consists of four The SF6 gas in the circuit-breaker is used for The circuit-breaker compartment (B) contains the
functionally separate compartments each extinguishing of the arc during switching. circuit-breaker, the current transformers (C) and
filled with SF6 insulation gas: the circuit-breaker This high pressure extinguishing SF6 gas is the primary conductors to the busbar and
compartment (1), the busbar compartment (2), the separated from the low pressure insulating termination disconnectors.
termination compartment (3) and the voltage SF6 gas in the circuit-breaker compartment.
transformer compartment (4). In this way, decomposition products caused BC Current transformers
by arcing can not damage parts inside the
All gas compartments are separated by gas The current transformers are installed
circuit-breaker compartment.
tight barriers. These barriers can withstand between the circuit-breaker and the
the full gas pressure at one side and vacuum A Disconnectors termination disconnector and shielded
at the other side. They can also withstand against electrostatic field disturbances by
normal mechanical forces (e.g. during The compartments (1) to (3) inclusive are the earthed housing.
maintenance). linked by disconnectors. These
disconnectors fulfil a dual function:
The insulating SF6 gas pressure in each 1. they form a single gas barrier between
L-SEP compartment is the same. Each the adjacent gas compartments;
compartment - including the circuit-breaker - 2. they achieve electrical connection or
2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION has its own gas monitoring system. isolation of the adjacent compartments
➜ Technical data by an electrical interruption on both
➜ System arrangement sides of the gas-tight barrier.
➜ General Features
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General Features
(continued)
A
B B
A
Busbar compartment Termination compartment Voltage transformer
The busbar compartments are installed on The termination compartment is installed on Voltage measurement is done by single-
top of the circuit-breaker compartment. the circuit-breaker compartment at the rear phase transformers. These are installed on
of the bay. It contains the HV cable the termination compartment. An integrated
The complete span of one busbar system is connections, the earthing switch and a isolating facility is installed in the termination
installed in one compartment (there is no measurement facility giving acces to the compartment to connect/disconnect the
gas-separation per bay). primary conductors. voltage transformer as necessary.
The phase conductors consist of two

aluminium profiles (A) between which the fixed Local control panel
disconnector contacts are installed.
Tridental forked epoxy insulator (B) are used for
The local control panel is attached to the
busbar support.
circuit-breaker compartment. It contains
equipment for electronic control, protection
and monitoring.
L-SEP
➜ Technical data
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General Features
(continued)
closed opened
Relatively large compartments Double gap disconnectors Fault-make type earthing switches
Because of its three-phase enclosure and In the closed position, the disconnector
the absence of separate disconnector functions as a bushing. When opened,
compartments, the L-SEP system consists of electrical isolation is got on both sides of the
only three - functionally different - main bushing (double gap) while (at the same
compartments filled with insulating gas. time) the middle part is earthed. Thus a fully-
These are all relatively large. This means that earthed metal screen is provided between
in the remote possibility of an internal two compartments. Maximum safety is
flashover there will be more time before the guaranteed during operations in one part of
gas-pressure reaches the setting of the the assembly, while the adjacent part is
bursting discs, thus minimizing the energised, for example during:
probability of ejection of polluted gasses. - inspection of circuit-breaker contacts;
- testing;
- extension of the switchgear. All earthing switches are of the fault-make
type. In case of accidental switching on to a
L-SEP life-circuit, the earthing switch can
withstand the short circuit current.
➜ Technical data
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General Features
(continued)
Measurement facilities Removable circuit-breaker
Special fittings at the rear of the termination The three interrupting elements, together
compartment give easy access to the H.V. with the circuit-breaker driving-mechanism,
conductors for HVDC cable testing, cable are installed on a base plate, which is also
fault detection, measurement of contact used to close the circuit-breaker
resistances, circuit-breaker timing, etc. compartment. This construction makes it
Because of these special fittings, it is not relatively easy to remove a complete circuit-
necessary to open or evacuate the breaker from its housing, giving access to
compartment. By means of an integrated the inner circuit-breaker compartment and
isolating facility, which is inside the the circuit-breaker main contacts.
temination compartment, the voltage
transformer is automatically disconnected
from the primary conductors when a test
probe is inserted.
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➜ Technical data
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1 special cable clamp

Connections 2 seal
3 anti-twist device
4 hood
5 male contacts
6 male insert
7 female insert
8 female contacts
9 housing
1. Primary connections 2. Secondary connections
Contact pins
The illustration shows the primary All components on the system are connected
When a contact pin is installed in its insert,
connections of the two different types of to the LCP. For these connections 41 or 42-
removal is only possible using a special
feeders. core shielded cables (1.0 sqmm or 1.5 sqmm)
device.
are used. Multi-pole plugs are installed at
either end of the cables. These multi-pole
plugs offer fixed connections and reliable
terminations. During inspection and
maintenance plugging and unplugging are
3. Earthing connections
easy to do.
Construction of the multi-pole plugs The design of the L-SEP metal enclosure
The connector consists of several parts: The makes sure there is an electrical continuum
figure above shows a connector with female on the entire switchgear installation. As a
contacts in the housing and male contacts in result only one earthing connection per five
the hood. The reverse is also possible. The bays is needed. For safety reasons a
L-SEP
principle is that the connector (the insert) on minimum of two earthing connections on the
2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION the voltage supply-side has female contacts. complete installation must be installed.
Thus accidental touching of the voltage
➜ Technical data
carrying pins is prevented. Accidental
interchanging of multi-pole plugs is
➜ Connections
prevented by means of a pin-bus coding
system.
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Components:
SF6 gas [4]
Gas density in gascompartments kg/m3.
[2] 1 circuit-breaker compartment 26.5

2 busbar compartment 26.5
[3]
3 termination compartment 26.5
4 voltage transformer compartment 26.5
5 circuit-breaker 58.0
[5]
[1]
Gas compartments L-SEP Physical properties SF6
The circuit-breaker compartment (1) , the busbar High stability Dewpoint temperature
compartment (2), the termination compartment (3) Because of its symmetrical arrangement of The filling density of the insulation gas is 26.5
and the voltage transformer compartment (4) are six fluorine atoms around a central sulphur kg/m3. This corresponds to a liquefaction
filled with SF6 which is used as an insulating atom and the good total electron balance, temperature of pure SF6 gas of
gas. The filling density of SF6 gas in these the structure of the gas molecule is very -50 °C approx. The density of the
compartments is 26.5 kg/m3. stable. SF6 is one of the least reactive
extinguishing gas is 58 kg/m3. This
gasses known. At room temperature, it does corresponds to a liquefaction temperature of
The SF6 gas in the circuit-breaker (5) is not react to substance with which it comes pure SF6 gas of -20 °C approx. In principle
separated from the SF6 gas in the circuit- into contact.
the minimum ambient temperature is - 5 °C,
breaker compartment. In this way, so the liquefaction temperature of pure SF6
Heavier than air
decomposition products caused by arcing will not be reached.
SF6 is about five times heavier than air. This
can not damage parts inside the circuit-
means that under conditions of sufficient
breaker compartment. The main purpose of Heat transfer properties
SF6 gas inside the circuit-breaker is as an mixing with air, the gas has a tendency to
Mainly because of its lower viscosity and
L-SEP collect at low levels.
higher density, the heat transfer properties of
extinguishing medium. For this reason, this
2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION manual refers to SF6 gas in the circuit- SF6 are 2-5 times better than those of air at
➜ Technical data breaker as extinguishing gas. The density of the same pressure.
the extinguishing gas in the circuit-breaker is
➜ Components 58 kg/m3.
➜ SF6 gas
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Electrical properties SF6 SF6 gas quality Used SF6 gas

Components: Insulation characteristics Clean SF6 is colourless, odourless, non-toxic During the operation of the switchgear the
SF6 gas (continued) The withstand voltage of SF6 under uniform and incombustible. quality of the SF6 gas has to be maintained.
field conditions is about 2.5 times the SF6 important quality factors are the
withstand voltage of air at the same In order to function properly the quality of the presence of moisture and air.
pressure. At pressures above about 3 bar SF6 SF6 gas used is important.
insulates better than oil. Quality is limited by the existence of The presence of air decreases the insulating
impurities. capability. Air content can be measured by
Arc extinguishing characteristics measuring the oxygen content, multiplied by
SF6 is an excellent arc extinguishing medium A distinction is made between «new» SF6 gas five. Permissible air percentage values can
because: and «used» SF6 gas. New SF6 gas is the gas as be found in the maintenance chapter, [Proc.
- cooling of the arc is intensively because of delivered in the container by the 7.4] and [Proc. 7.5].
its thermal conductivity characteristics; manufacturer. Used SF6 gas is the SF6 gas
- electric conductivity as a result of The presence of H2O decreases the voltage
inside the equipment. IEC-Publ. 60480 states
ionization starts only at temperatures withstand capacity of the insulation system
that «new» SF6 gas changes into «used» SF6-
above 4000 °C; (primary conductor supports). H2O content
gas as soon as it is filled into the switchgear. can be measured by measuring the dewpoint
- a rapid recovery of the dielectric strength
of the arc zone after extinction of the arc. (permissible dewpoint values can be found in
the maintenance chapter, [Proc. 7.4] and
Pressure versus density [Proc. 7.5].
New SF6 gas
The density level of SF6 gas inside the
compartments is a value for insulation and New SF6 gas contains only a small amount of Decomposition products
extinguishing performances of the impurities. The maximum permissible content At very high temperatures, chemical
switchgear. of impurities in new SF6 gas is stated in the reactions between the SF6 gas and the
This density can not be measured directly. It materials inside the compartments cause a
table (IEC Standard 60376):
can be determined by measuring the mixture of solid and gaseous products. These
pressure. The pressure of SF6 gas is so-called decomposition products can be
Impurity or maximum permitted in ppmw*
toxic. Considerable toxicity is only created by
influenced by temperature. A higher group of impurities
temperature results in a higher pressure at heavy arcing i.e. in the interrupter and upon
CF4500 internal arcs.
the same density. To determine the density
by measuring pressure the pressure/ O2 + N2, air500 Therefore safety measures preventing
temperature diagram (P-t diagram) can be contact with dangerous (toxic)
H2O15 decomposition products must be taken in the
used. See maintenance chapter, [Proc. 7.1]].
Acids like HF0.3 following situations:
L-SEP Hydrolysable fluorides1.0 - when opening the extinguishing gas
compartment;
2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION - when opening the compartments after an
*parts per million by weight (ppmw) is the weight of internal flash over. See maintenance
➜ Technical data
the impurity present in the gas per total weight of chapter, «after an internal flash over»
the SF6 gas, including the impurity.
➜ Components
➜ SF6 gas (continued)
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Components: Circuit-breaker and driving mechanism
Circuit-breaker 1 hydraulic driving mechanism
2 single phase interrupter elements
3 single base plate
Position Construction Electrical Connections

The L-SEP circuit-breaker is installed
in the circuit-breaker compartment. The circuit-breaker consists of three single The three interrupter elements (2) are The primary electrical connections between
The circuit-breaker compartment is phase interrupter elements (2) of the single- installed in one extinguishing gas the circuit-breaker and the conducting parts
filled with low-pressure SF6 pressure puffer type The interruptors are compartment. to the busbar disconnector are made through
insullationgas. driven by a common hydraulic driving The interrupters are installed on a single base knife-shaped/brush contacts (1). The connections
mechanism (1). The interruptors and the driving plate (3) which is also used to close the to the disconnector at the termination side (2)
mechanism are installed on a single base circuit-breaker compartment. are made through shaft/ multi-lamel
plate (3). The SF6 gas in the circuit-breaker is used for contacts.
This construction makes it easy to remove extinguishing of the arc during switching.
the complete circuit-breaker from its This high pressure extinguishing SF6 gas is
housing. By removing the circuit-breaker, the separated from the low pressure insulating 1
interior of the circuit-breaker compartment SF6 gas in the circuit-breaker compartment.
becomes accessible. In this way, decomposition products caused
by arcing can not damage parts inside the
circuit-breaker compartment.
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L-SEP
➜ Technical data
➜ Components Electrical connections
➜ Circuit-breaker
Removable circuit-breaker
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Components: 1 2 5 3 4
Circuit-breaker
(continued)
6 7 8 9 10
Situation A: closed position
1 main drive shaft

2 moving cylinder
3 moving part of the main contact
4 arcing contacts
Situation B: during opening 5 fixed part of the main contact
6 polyester-epoxy enclosure
7 spring
8 fixed piston
9 PTFE nozzle
10 absorption filter system
Situation C: interrupter completely opened
Functioning of the interrupter During the first stage of the opening During the third stage (situation C), the
movement (situation B), the arcing contacts (4) interrupter is completely opened. Absorbers
remain closed by a spring (7). As the cylinder (10), located in the contact housing of the
Opening
moves to the left, first the main contacts (3) fixed contact, clear SF6 gas from
In each interrupter arc extinguishing is done
and then the arcing contacts (4) open. decomposition products caused by arcing.
by a gas-jet. This gas jet is built-up by means
of a fixed piston/moving cylinder action.
L-SEP During the second stage, both the main Closing
contacts and the arcing contacts are opened During the closing operation, the above
The upper drawing (situation A) shows the
2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION and a gas-jet extinguishes the arc. During stages take place in reverse order.
interrupter in the closed position. Current
➜ Technical data the opening operation, a PTFE nozzle (9) directs
flows through the nominal current contacts.
➜ System arrangement the flow of the gas-jet and supports the
In this stationary position only the normal
➜ Components
circulation of the extinguishing gas inside the
pressure of the SF6 extinguishing gas is
➜ Circuit-breaker (continued)
interrupter.
available.
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Components: Hydraulic driving mechanism

1. magnetic valve
Circuit-breaker 2. booster valve
3. main valve
(continued) 4. differential piston
5. accumulator
6. high-pressure pump
7. manual pump
8. filter
9. driving cylinder
10. bypass tap
11. safety valve
12. indication manometer
13. oil tank
14. Pressure monitoring device
15. Blocking device
16. Non return valve
17. Choke
Driving mechanism: Driving mechanism

Hydraulic system
The driving energy needed for contact The high-pressure pump (6), manual pump (7), On closing, fluid pressure is supplied to the
separation and gas compression is supplied filter (8), bypass tap (10), safety valve (11), indication largest surface of the differential piston (4) via
by a hydraulic driving mechanism. The manometer (12) and the non return valve (16) are the main valve (3).
figures above show a schematic all installed inside or on the oil tank (13).
representation of the hydraulic driving The closing movement is done by differential
mechanism in the open (left) and closed The driving cylinder (9) contains a differential force, caused by the fluid pressure on the
(right) position. piston (4), of which the section with the different surface dimensions of both sides of
smallest surface (the side where the piston the piston. The proportion of these surfaces
The system has: connects to the driving rod) is directly is such that the resulting ratio of forces,
- a power supply unit, consisting of an oil connected to the accumulator (5) and is needed for the closing and tripping
supply tank (13), a high-pressure pump (6) and therefore continuously under pressure. movement is in balance.
a pressure monitoring device (14); Opening occurs when, via a command from The main valve (3) and booster valve (2) of the
- an accumulator (5), containing sufficient the main valve (3), the part of the differential system also work in accordance with the
compressed nitrogen for an O-0.3 s.-CO piston with the largest surface is relieved of differential principle. The booster valve (2)
operation. fluid pressure. The differential piston (4) then opens when the operating valve opens by
L-SEP
- a driving unit, consisting of a driving moves to the left. means of pressure drop caused by the
2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION cylinder (9), operating valves (1), booster choke (17). In addition, to guarantee a defined
valves (2) and a main valve (3). position of the various valves in a non-
➜ Technical data
pressure situation, the booster and magnetic
valves are provided with extra springs and
➜ Components
the main valve with a ratchet mechanism.
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Mechanical section of the driving mechanism

Components: 1 8 2 3 4 5 Drive box
1 main drive shaft
Circuit-breaker 2 tumbler
1
(continued) 6 3 base plate 1

4 epoxi polyester enclosure
5 insulating drive shaft 2 1
6 drive box Switching diagram of the circuit-breaker
7 7 hydraulic drive unit auxiliary contacts
9 8 lever
9 open connection
10
10 interrupter-chamber
Mechanical transmission Mechanical part of the drive Location

from hydraulic driving The auxiliary contacts are operated by
The main function of the mechanical part of The levers and the tumblers are installed in
system to interrupter means of a cam (11) which is connected to the
the driving mechanism is to convert the the extinghuishing gas chamber. A pressure
main drive shaft (1) via a lever.
motion of one driving cylinder into a motion tight bearing forms the bushing of the main
of the three interrupter contacts. drive shaft between the extinguishing
Functioning
chamber and the outer side of the driving
In the open position of the circuit-breaker,
Arrangement of the mechanical mechanism part.
S1 contacts are operated and S2 contacts
part of the drive
are not operated. During the running time of
On the front plate is a pressure-tight bearing The mechanical position indicator is
the circuit-breaker, neither the S1 nor the S2
for the main drive shaft (1). The gas space of the mounted to the main drive shaft via a lever.
contacts are operated. In the closed position
removable section is in open connection to
of the circuit-breaker, S1 contacts are not
the space in the interrupter-chamber (10). The movement of the circuit-breaker is
operated and S2 contacts are operated.
adjusted once in the factory to the length of
During the open operation of the circuit-
Functioning of the mechanical the insulating drive shaft (5) and then locked in
breaker, the switching sequence is reversed.
part of the drive position.
The linear motion of the driving cylinder is
There are early make, early break, late make
transmitted to a linear motion of the Auxiliary contacts
and late break contacts. The figure shows
interrupter contacts. This is done by:
L-SEP 1. transmission of the linear movement of the
Micro switches (auxiliary contacts) are used the switching diagram of the circuit-breaker
for signalling, control and interlocking auxiliary contacts. The auxiliary contacts
driving cylinder to the rotating movement
2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION circuits. They are located on two positions that are closed or opened at the end of the
of the mainshaft;
➜ Technical data (S1 and S2). S1 contacts are operated in the circuit-breaker movement are the late make
2. transmission of the rotating movement of
➜ System arrangement open position of the circuit-breaker; S2 or late break. Auxiliary contacts that are
the main shaft to a linear motion of the
➜ Components contacts are operated in the closed position closed or opened at the beginning of the
interrupter contacts via three levers (8)
of the circuit-breaker. circuit-breaker movement are the early make
and tumblers (2).
or early break contacts.
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Components: 5 3 2 1
Disconnector
Busbar disconnector
5
1 cast-resin bushing
2 aluminium conductors
3
3 upper contact
2 4 lower contact
5 earthing contact
1
Closed position of Opened position of

4 the disconnector the disconnector
Position Arrangement Functioning of the disconnector

The disconnectors are located: The disconnector consists of a cast-resin In the closed position of the disconnector ,
-between the busbar compartment and bushing (1) with three rotatable aluminium the conducting middle part (2) forms the
the circuit-breaker compartment; conductors (2). Because the three phase- electrical connection between busbar and
-between the termination compartment conductors of the busbar system are circuit-breaker (busbar disconnector) or
and the circuit-breaker compartment. installed on a vertical plane, the busbar between busbar and termination (termination
disconnector shafts do not have the same disconnector).
length (termination disconnector: the same
length). Each conductor has an upper
contact (3) and a lower contact (4) retainer During operation, the conducting middle part
holding a blade contact , which together turns 180°, forming electrical gaps on both
form the conducting middle part of the sides of the bushing.
disconnector.
Earthing contacts (5) are installed on the wall In the open position, the conducting middle
of the busbar compartment and the part (2) is connected to earth via the main
termination compartment. contact (3) and the earthing contact (5). In
this way, a fully-earthed screen between the
L-SEP
compartments is made.
➜ Technical data
➜ Components
➜ Disconnector
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Components: 3 2 4 1 4 4 5
Disconnector driving mechanism L-SEP
Disconnector (continued) 1 worm shaft
2 electro motor
3 gear drive
4 driving rods (not visible)
5 position indicator
Switching diagram of the disconnector

auxiliary contacts
Driving mechanism
Disconnector driving mechanism Auxiliary contacts
Position Auxiliary contacts are used for signalling, - Functioning
The disconnector driving mechanism is control- and interlocking- circuits. They can In the open position of the disconnector, S1
installed on top of the busbar compartment be in two positions (S1 and S2). S1 contacts contacts are operated and S2 contacts are
and the termination compartment. are operated in the open position of the not operated. During the running time of the
disconnector; S2 contacts are operated in disconnector, neither the S1 nor the S2
Arrangement and functioning the closed position of the disconnector. contacts are operated. In the closed position
A worm shaft (1) is driven by an electro motor (2) of the disconnector, S1 contacts are not
via a gear drive (3). Three driving rods (4) with Location operated and S2 contacts are operated.
connected conductive middle parts are The auxiliary contacts are connected to the During the open operation of the
driven by the worm shaft (1). The mechanical worm wheel furthest from the motor (2). The disconnector, the switching sequence is
position indicator (5) is installed on the worm motor auxiliary contacts are adjacent to the reversed.
wheel furthest from the electromotor. middle worm wheel.
There are early make, early break, late make
Arrangement and late break contacts. The figure shows
The auxiliary contacts are operated by two the switching diagram of the disconnector
cams. auxiliary contacts. The auxiliary contacts
L-SEP
that are closed or opened at the end of the
2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION disconnector movement are the late make or
late break. Auxiliary contacts that are closed
➜ Technical data
or opened at the beginning of the
disconnector movement are the early make
➜ Components
or early break contacts.
➜ Disconnector (continued)
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2 3 1
Components:
Busbar system Busbar compartment section
1 aluminium profile (busbar)
2 disconnector contacts
3 insulator
The busbar system forms

the connection between Position Arrangement
adjacent bays.
The busbar compartment is installed on top The complete span of the busbars is installed
of the circuit-breaker compartment. It in the busbar compartment which consists of
contains the three busbars (see figure of coupled busbar compartment sections.
busbar compartment section). The phase conductors consist of two
aluminium profiles between which the fixed
disconnector contacts (2) are installed. The
conductors are installed in a plane, fixed in
the enclosure by cast-resin tridental support
insulators (3). Thermal expansion is absorbed
by the flexibel suspension of the tridental
support insulators and brush-pin contacts in
the busbars.
The construction permits for a connection to

be made with the circuit-breaker through a
simple rotating movement of the
L-SEP
disconnector conducting middle part.
➜ Technical data
➜ Components
➜ Busbar system
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Components:
Earthing switch
7 2 5 4 3
Position Arrangement Driving mechanism

The busbar system and the cable termination The earthing switches are of the three-
3 electromotor
can be earthed by means of fault-make type phase, fault-make type and can thus be
4 rod assembly
switches. The location of the fault-make type closed on to a live-circuit.
5 bush-mechanism
switches is shown in the figure above.
2 main shaft
Three sets of 2 parallel contact knives (1) are
7 spring
installed on a main shaft (2) which can turn 90°.
In the closed position these contact knives (1)
make contact with the receiving-contacts on
the conducting system in the cable
termination compartment or the busbar Arrangement and functioning
compartment. An electromotor (3) drives a rod assembly (4)
through a gearbox. The rod assembly (4)
connects to the bush-mechanism (5) which has a
slot. When the bush-mechanism (5) turns, the
slot connects to a pin on the main shaft (2)) and
L-SEP 2 sets it in motion. The main shaft (2) charges a
spring (7) which is used to effect the fast
1
2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION closing of the contact knives.
➜ Technical data
➜ Components
➜ Earthing switch
1 contact knives
2 main shaft
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Components:
Earthing switch 8
(continued)
Switching diagram of the earthing switch auxiliary

contacts
9
Fault-make type earthing switch and auxiliary contacts
Auxiliary contacts Functioning

Auxiliary contacts are used for signalling-, In the open position of the earthing switch, There are early make, early break, late make
control- and interlocking-circuits. They can S1 contacts are operated and S2 contacts and late break contacts. The figure shows
be in two positions (S1 and S2). S1 contacts are not operated. During the running time of the switching diagram of the earthing switch
are operated in the open position of the fault- the earthing switch, neither the S1 nor the S2 auxiliary contacts. The auxiliary contacts
make type switch; S2 contacts are operated contacts are operated. In the closed position that are closed or opened at the end of the
in the closed position of the fault-make type of the earthing switch, S1 contacts are not fault-make type switch movement are the
switch. operated and S2 contacts are operated. late make, or late break. The auxiliary
During the open operation of the earthing contacts that are closed or opened at the
Location switch, the switching sequence is reversed. beginning of the fault-make type switch
The auxiliary contacts are operated by movement are the early make or early break
means of a camshaft (8) connected (through a contacts.
mechanical connection) to the main driving
shaft (9). The camshaft (8) operates the S1
contacts when the earthing switch is in the
open position, and the S2 contacts when the
earthing switch is in closed position.
L-SEP
➜ Technical data
➜ Components
➜ Earthing switch (continued)
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Components:
Transformers
Voltage transformers Current transformers

Position Position
Voltage measurement is done through three The ring core current transformers are
single-phase transformers, installed in a installed in the circuit- breaker compartment.
common enclosure on top of the termination They are installed between the circuit-
compartment. breaker and the termination compartment.
This arrangement, in combination with the
Arrangement removable circuit-breaker, makes the
The transformers are of the inductive type, current transformers readily accessible and
using a high-voltage insulation of synthetic easy to exchange, if required.
foil and SF6 gas.
During HV cable testing, the transformers are Arrangement
disconnected from the primary conductors The current transformers are shielded by
by an integrated isolating facility. aluminium screens. In this way, they are
shielded from electrostatic field
disturbances.
The SF6 gas in the circuit-breaker
L-SEP
compartment is used for insulation between
2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION the primary conductors and the current
➜ Technical data transformers.
➜ Components
➜ Transformers
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Components:
Local control panel
Position Functioning
The local control panel is attached to the The local control panel (LCP) contains
circuit-breaker compartment and situated secondary control equipment. All
above the circuit-breaker driving components of the switchgear are
mechanism. connected to the LCP by means of multi- core
shielded cables and multi-pole plugs (see
also chapter 2, installation description,
connections).
The LCP together with the multi-core cables

and the multi-pole plugs give an excellent
EMC environment. The multi-core cable
shield is electrically connected on all sides
through a screw cap to the multi-pole plug
housing. The multi-pole plug housing is
electrically connected at either end to the
switchgear or the local control panel which
L-SEP
are both directly connected to the substation
2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION earthing grid. In this way, the secondary
equipment inside the LCP is effectively
➜ Technical data
shielded from electromagnetic interference.
➜ Components
➜ Local control panel
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Survey of operating Remote, local and manual operation For manual operation of the circuit-breaker :
➥ procedure «manual operation of the circuit-breaker »
conditions: Definitions The switchgear can be operated from four locations:
[Proc. 1.2 on page 62]
1. Remote control: control from outside the substation (e.g. from a local
For manual operation of the disconnector:
dispatch centre)
This chapter contains ➥ procedure «manual operation of the disconnector »
general information [Proc. 2.2 on page 91]
2. Control room: control from a remote control panel
regarding operating,
signalling and the For manual operation of the fault-make earthing switch:
3. Local control: control from a local control panel
interlocking system. ➥ procedure «manual operation of the earthing switch »
[Proc. 3.3 on page 99]
4. Manual control: during maintenance activities all components can
be operated manually.
Caution:
manual operation of components always bypasses all electrical

interlocking.
L-SEP
3 OPERATION
➜ Survey of operating conditions
➜ Definitions
➜ Remote, local and manual operation
➜ Interlocking
➜ Lockings, blockings & alarms
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Survey of operating Blockings and interlockings are applied to protect operating

personnel and the switchgear against unwanted switching
conditions: Definitions operations. Lockings and alarms are applied to monitor component
conditions.
In this manual, the following definitions are used:
• Lockings inhibit operation of a particular component. The locking is

caused by the condition or position of the particular component.
• Blockings inhibit the physical operation of a component. Blockings

are caused by applying a blocking device.
• Interlockings inhibit electrical operation of a particular component.

An interlocking is caused by the position of other components of
the GIS or systems connected to the GIS). There are two types of
interlocking:
• safety interlocking:
safety interlockings prevent the occurrence of an internal fault
caused by unacceptable switching operations. Safety interlockings
are listed in this manual because they are independent on the
application of the switchgear. Safety interlockings provide the
minimum required safety and are not to be changed by customer
specific engineering of the switchgear.
• operational interlocking:
operational interlockings are engineered by the customer or on
customer request. For that reason information about operational
interlockings can not be found in this manual. Please refer to the
engineering documents.
Use of the interlockings bypass key circumvents all safety and

operational interlockings. Only authorized personnel should have
acces to the bypass key.
L-SEP
3 OPERATION
➜ Definitions
➜ Remote, local and manual operation
➜ Interlocking
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Survey of operating Interlockings
conditions: Safety interlockings
Interlockings • The busbar disconnectors and the termination disconnector can

be operated only if the circuit-breaker is in the OPEN END position.
• The circuit-breaker can be closed only when the busbar
disconnectors and the termination disconnector are not in the
intermediate position.
• The two busbar disconnectors of one single bay are mutually
interlocked. Engagement alternately only.
Operational interlockings
• Information about operational interlockings can not be found in this
manual. Please refer to the engineering documents.
L-SEP
3 OPERATION
➜ Definitions
➜ Interlocking
➜ Interlockings
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Survey of operating Circuit-breaker
conditions: Lockings, Hydraulic control of the circuit-breaker Nitrogen control
blockings and alarms With decreasing oil-pressure, the electrical operation of the circuit-
breaker is locked to prevent unacceptable switching.
During the switching of the circuit-breaker, the nitrogen in the
accumulator pressurizes the oil. If nitrogen-loss occurs, there might
not be enough nitrogen to do a correct switching operation of the
Signal circuit-breaker. To prevent this there is a «security level».
262 bar (at decreasing pressure).
Locking and alarm
Locking and alarm signalling low nitrogen locking of electrical operation (opening and
250 bar: locking of close operation (at decreasing pressure). closing command)
232 bar: locking of open operation (at decreasing pressure).
Pump-motor operating control SF6 extinguishing gas control

282 bar: pump motor stop (at increasing pressure)
Signal
272 bar: pump motor start ( at decreasing pressure)
52.5 kg/m3: low pressure.
If the extinguishing gas-density decreases below this level, an
Safety valve
alarm will be initiated. Electrical operation of the circuit-breaker is
300 bar: pressure relief (at increasing pressure)
still possible. However, action must be taken to prevent a further
decrease of the density of the SF6 extinghuishing gas.
If the oil-pressure decreases to zero in the closed position, the
circuit-breaker is blocked before the main contacts of the circuit-
Locking and alarm
breaker may open slowly.
47.5 kg/m3: low pressure
If the extinguishing gas density is decreasing below this level, the
electrical operation of the circuit-breaker will be locked (proper
functioning of the interrupter is not guaranteed).
L-SEP
3 OPERATION
➜ Definitions
➜ Interlocking
➜ Circuit-breaker
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Survey of operating Disconnectors Fault-make type earthing switch
conditions: Lockings, Busbar disconnector and termination disconnector Electrical locking

The fault-make type earthing switch is electrically locked when:
blockings and alarms The busbar disconnectors and the termination disconnector can not
be operated in the intermediate position (disturbance protection
- the fault-make type earthing switch cover is removed,
- when the blocking device is installed.
determination).
- when the fault-make type earthing switch is in motion.
Electrical locking
Mechanical blocking
The disconnecor is electrically locked;
The fault-make type earthing switch is mechanically blocked
- during manual operation
when:
- when the blocking device is installed, and
- the blocking device is installed.
- when the disconnector is in motion.
Mechanical blocking
SF6 insulating gas
The disconnector is mechanically blocked when:
- the blocking device is installed. The circuit-breaker compartment, the busbar compartment, the
voltage transformer compartment and the termination compartment
have the same insulating gas density.
The insulating gas density of each compartment is monitored by a
separate system by means of a gasdensity meter. This meter
provides electrical signalling and visual indication.
Signal
25.4 kg/m3: low pressure (3.03 barg at 200C)
24.3 kg/m3: low pressure (2.86 barg at 200C)
L-SEP
3 OPERATION
➜ Definitions
➜ Interlocking
➜ Disconnectors
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Inspection schedule Introduction

As the installation is fully metal-enclosed, no outside influence can
damage the insulating materials used. Thus periodic maintenance
can be restricted to inspections of the driving mechanisms. The
circuit-breaker needs inspection only after a maximum cummulative
This chapter contains information current switching.
regarding maintenance and possible The advised inspection schedule is applicable where the switchgear
failures. It consists of: is operated under normal service conditions (IEC 694).
If as a result of inspection a defect is found, proceed to the relevant
1. advised inspection schedule; maintenance procedures.
2. general information for safe

working with SF6 gas; Inspection schedule
3. a repair procedure in the GENERAL

eventuality of an internal flash
over; Circuit-breaker Fault-make type earthing switch
a. When 2000 operations have been done with the circuit-breaker a a. When 1000 operations have been done, a complete inspection
4. a trouble-shooting guide;
complete inspection must be done must be done
➥ [Proc. 1.1] to [Proc. 1.11] ➥ [Proc. 3.3] to [Proc. 3.6] and inspection of the main contacts.
5. inspection & maintenance
For removing and returning the earthing switch
procedures.
b. If a maximum cumulative current of the circuit-breaker is reached ➥ [Proc. 3.10]
(example 15x40 kA short circuit), the circuit-breaker must be
completely inspected b. If the earthing switch has caused a short circuit, complete
➥ [Proc. 1.1] to [Proc. 1.11] inspection must be done
➥ [Proc. 3.3] to [Proc. 3.6] and inspection of the main contacts. For
Disconnector removing and returning the earthing switch
➥ [Proc. 3.10]
a. When 1000 operations have been done, a complete inspection
must be done
➥ [Proc. 2.3] and [Proc. 2.4]
SF6 extinguishing and -insulating gas
a. If a decrease in pressure has been detected (-10% signal), SF6-gas
replenishing must be done
L-SEP ➥ [Proc. 7.7]
4 MAINTENANCE b. Elin advises to measure gasdensity

➜ Inspection schedule ➥ [Proc. 7.1] before and after using test probes at the termination
➜ SF6 safety guidelines

compartment
➥ [Proc. 4.1]
➜ Trouble-shooting guide
➜ Inspection & maintenance
procedures
34
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Inspection and maintenance

Inspection schedule EVERY YEAR
(continued)
Circuit-breaker, disconnector and fault-make type earthing switch
To maintain the switchgear condition it is advised to switch with all
Periodic components twice every year.
Note:
Circuit-breaker If the oil level has decreased and no leakage is found, proceed
to inspection of the accumulator pre-pressure [Proc. 1.9]. If pre-
a. Inspection of the oil level in the hydraulic drive
pressure has decreased to less than 180 bar, the accumulator
➥ [Proc. 1.6]
will probably show leakage. An O-C-O switching cycle is no lon-
ger guaranteed.
b. Inspection of oil leakage in the hydraulic drive
➥ [Proc. 1.7]
Inspection and maintenance

ONCE EVERY 5 YEARS
Circuit-breaker
Fault make type earthing switch
a. Inspection of the hydraulic pressure switches
➥ [Proc. 1.8] a. Inspection of the earthing switch driving mechanism
➥ [Proc. 3.6]
b. Inspection of the accumulator pre-pressure
➥ [Proc. 1.9]
Disconnector
a. Inspection of the disconnector driving mechanism
➥ [Proc. 2.3]
L-SEP
4 MAINTENANCE
➜ Inspection schedule
procedures
35
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Inspection schedule
(continued) ONCE EVERY 10 YEARS
Bay (general)
c. Running time pump motor (0-282 bar, 272-282 bar).
a.)Measurement of contact resistances.
d. Measuring of the SF6 extinguishing gas quality:
b. Measuring of the SF6 insulating gas quality:
-measuring of the air percentage
-measuring of the air percentage
➥ [Proc. 7.4]
➥ [Proc. 7.4]
-measuring of the dewpoint
-measuring of the dewpoint
➥ [Proc. 7.5]
➥ [Proc. 7.5]
e. Inspection of the blocking mechanism

c. Inspection of the contact position of the density-meters.
f. Inspection of driving mechanism
d. Inspection of overtravel of auxiliary contacts
circuit-breaker
Disconnector
➥ [Proc. 1.4]
earthing switch a. Recording of current-time diagram during operation.
➥ [Proc. 3.4]
b. Recording of switching velocity (x-t diagram).
Circuit-breaker
Earthing switch
a. Recording of switching velocity (x-t diagram)
➥ [Proc. 1.10] a. Recording of current-time diagram during operation.
b. Measurement of contact resistances b. Recording of switching velocity (x-t diagram).
OPTIONAL INSPECTIONS EVERY 10 YEARS

a. In principle all auxiliary contacts and motors on the equipment are b. Inspection / replacement of extinguishing magnets of auxiliary
maintenance free. However, the relevant maintenance procedures contacts.
L-SEP have been included in the inspection and servicing procedures
should inspection be deemed necessary.
4 MAINTENANCE
procedures
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Safety guidelines for 1. Oxygen depletion Solid decomposition products

Solid decomposition products (white powder) are caused by
working with SF6-gas New SF6-gas complying with IEC 376 is non-toxic. It is therefore
permissible for the inhaled atmosphere to contain a relatively high
chemical reactions during arcing. After opening a compartment in
which arcing has occured, the powder may float in the air for a
proportion of new SF6. However it is necessary to prevent the
considerable time (2 hours or more).
concentration from rising to a level at which a shortage of oxygen
The powders together with moisture become acidic. This must be
occurs. About 25% of SF6 can be added to air before difficulties with
taken into account when selecting the personnel protection
breathing occur.
Under normal conditions working equipment.
with SF6-gas is not dangerous. There
Because SF6-gas is about five times heavier than air it tends to
are only a few situations in which Solid decomposition products may cause:
collect at low points in the switchgear room, replacing the air. This
care and attention have to be paid. -a burning sensation on unprotected skin;
could be dangerous to personnel as it could cause oxygen depletion
This paragraph contains information -breathing problems. This effect is reversible and there will be no
and danger of suffocation. This situation can only arise if a substantial
regarding working with SF6-gas permanent damage if the exposure is short term.
amount of SF6 escapes from the GIS over a short period of time.
under all circumstances.
Under normal operation conditions diffusion and convection always
Gaseous decomposition products
carry away escaped SF6.
Warning: Some of the gaseous decomposition products when inhaled in high
concentrations for a longer time cause breathing problems. However,
Note that in opened compartments and other open spaces SF6 also
smoking in an area where SF6-gas is the concentrations at which these gases are detected by their smell
displaces air at low levels.
present is dangerous because toxic are two orders of magnitude lower than the damage causing
decomposition products are formed on concentrations so that personnel will be automatically warned.
hot surfaces. 2. Decomposition products: effects on human beings:
3.Safety provisions for personnel handling SF6
Under the following working conditions, personnel may be exposed to
Because of the properties of SF6 gas where decomposition products can be expected
decomposition products:
and its decomposition products it is - during opening of a circuit-breaker compartment, busbar
important to be aware of the effects Safety provisions for personnel should comprise
compartment, or termination compartment following the
which may occur in the situations 1. Pocketless, hooded, coated polyester or paper disposable
occurence of an internal flash-over;
mentioned. industrial-grade overall with elasticated ankle and wrist grips
- during opening of the extinguishing gas compartment;
which cover the footwear and gloves.
- during clean up after an internal flash-over.
2. Protective footwear.
3. Industrial type rubber gloves.
Decomposition products can be solid or gaseous.
4. Respirator filter for dust absorption, covering nose and mouth.
5. Full face respirator fitted with acid dust filter and activated
charcoal cartridge.
6. Chemical-type industrial goggles. In case the oxygen percentage is
L-SEP less than 20% and/or the percentage of polution is more than 2%
use an oxygen mask.
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procedures
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Contents
Trouble-shooting guide Circuitbreaker
1 does not trip electrically
2 does not close electrically
3 pump motor hydraulic system
runs longer than allowed
Contents 4 gives no electrical signals
• Purpose of the Disconnector

5 does not operate electrically
trouble-shooting guide 6 gives no electrical signals
Earthing switch
• How to use this
7 does not operate electrically
trouble-shooting guide 8 does not open electrically
9 does not close electrically
10 gives no electrical signals
• Trouble-shooting
- Inspection sequences Readings
- Actions and reference to 11 no high voltage reading
12 no primary current reading
procedures
Signals
• Communication with Elin Holec 13 gas density «too low»
14 oil pressure «too low»
Service Department 15 «nitrogen loss»
16 «loose connector»
Purpose of the trouble-shooting guide How to use the trouble-shooting guide

This trouble-shooting guide provides a tool for locating, defining and The trouble-shooting guide consists of step-by-step inspection
solving problems on the L-SEP installation by means of a clearly sequences grouped per component or type of signal (listed 1-16 in
structured diagnostic system. This system is based on the inspection bold print).
of primary components that probably cause a failure. By using this To locate a fault identify the component or signal and go through the
guide problems can either be solved independently, or inspection sequences listed for that item. If one step does not yield
communication with the Elin Holec service department can be more results simply carry out the next.
efficient. Each step is described in itallics or a reference number between
The trouble-shooting guide does not guarantee that possible [ ] may be given to the relevant item in the more detailed Inspection
problems can be diagnosed or solved in all cases, it is meant as and Maintenance section (chapter 4).
guidance only. Where a step results in the detection of a fault the number following
the symbol w refers to the relevant item in the problem solving
Note: 1 section of this chapter. Problem solving describes what actions may
L-SEP Some procedures in this trouble-shooting guide require the use be taken to try to repair the fault. Go through the repair actions
of tools. Please note that any actions performed with tools on the described. Where necessary the number between [ ] refers to a
4 MAINTENANCE switchgear assembly may invalidate the warranty on the switch- detailed explanation of the steps in the Inspection and Maintenance
➜ Inspection schedule gear assembly. section.
➜ SF6 safety guidelines Note: 2
➜ Trouble-shooting guide This trouble-shooting guide is applicable for the L-sep system in
➜ Inspection & maintenance general. Therefore some of the items may differ from the specific
procedures
installation.
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Circuit-breaker
Inspection Sequences: 1. does not trip electrically.

Circuit-breaker a. Inspect supply voltage. no supply? ◗1
Check that a voltage supply is available in the LCP.
b. Inspect connectors. failure? ◗2

Check that all connectors (multi-pole plugs) are properly fitted in their housings.
c. Inspect gas density (trip lock). too low? ◗3

Check the SF6 gas density level of all compartments by reading the density meter on the compartments. Check if the observed value is
within the permitted boundaries . See Operation: Survey of operating conditions.
d. Inspect accumulator pre-pressure. too low? ◗4

➥ [1.9]
e. Inspect oil pressure (trip lock). too low? ◗5

Record the oil pressure from the indicating manometer on the hydraulic unit. In case the indication of the manometer is doubtful use
the precision manometer. Record the oil pressure from the manometer and compare the observed value with the indicated value. See
Operation: Survey of operating conditions.
f. Inspect pressure switch setting (trip lock level). failure? ◗5

➥ [1.8]
g. Inspect trip coil functioning + resistor. failure? ◗7

◗ 5a See Actions
Disconnect operating coil. Check the conducting quality of the coil (by means of a multi meter or beeper). Inspect also the functioning
of the resistor which is in series with the operating coil.
➥ [3.5.] See Inspection and
Maintenance procedures h. Inspect auxiliary contacts. failure? ◗8
➥ [1.4] Check the switching of the contact by means of a beeper. Disconnect before inspecting the switching.
i. Inspect contacts of density meter. failure? ◗9
Check the switching of the gas density meter contacts. First disconnect the wiring. Check the contact position and compare with the
position of the respective contacts on the drawing, use the beeper and force the reading of the gas density meter using a hand pump.
L-SEP Compare the switching values with the indicated values , see Operation: Survey of operating conditions.
4 MAINTENANCE j. Inspect secondary circuits. failure? ◗ 10

➜ Trouble-shooting guide Use the drawings of the secondary circuits. Follow the circuits in respect of the failure. Pay attention to relays disfunction, relay
➜ Inspection sequences contacts, loose wires, multi-pole plug pins etc.
➜ Circuit-breaker
1. does not trip electrically.
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Circuit-breaker
Inspection Sequences: 2. does not close electrically.

(continued) Check that a voltage supply is available in the LCP.

Check that all connectors (multi pole plugs) are properly fitted in their housings.
c. Inspect possible interlocking by the earthing switch. locked? ◗ 11

Check that the earthing switches are closed and if that is an interlocking for closing the circuit-breaker.
d. Inspect gas density (close lock). too low? ◗3

Check the SF6 gas density level of all compartments by reading the density meter on the compartments*. Check if the observed value
is within the permitted boundaries indicated . See Operation: Survey of operating conditions.
e. Inspect accumulator pre-pressure. too low? ◗4

➥ [1.9]
f. Inspect oil pressure (close lock). too low? ◗5

the precision manometer. Record the oil pressure from the manometer and compare the observed value with the indicated value in the
manual.
g. Inspect pressure switch setting (close lock level). failure? ◗6

◗ 5a See Actions
➥ [1.8]

Maintenance procedures h. Inspect close coil functioning. failure? ◗7
Disconnect operating coil. Inspect the conducting of the coil (by means of a beeper or multi-meter). Inspect also the functioning of the
resistor which is in series with the operating coil.
i. Inspect auxiliary contacts. failure? ◗ 8

L-SEP j. Inspect contacts density meter. failure? ◗ 9

4 MAINTENANCE Check the switching of the gas density meter contacts. First disconnect the wirings. Check the contact position and compare with the
➜ Trouble-shooting guide Compare the switching values with the indicated values. See Operation: Survey of operating conditions.
➜ Inspection sequences
➜ Circuit-breaker k. Inspect secondary circuits. failure? ◗ 10
2. does not close electrically.
Use the drawings of the secondary circuits. Follow the circuits in respect of the failure. Pay attention to relays disfunction, relay
contacts, loose wires, multi-pole plug pins etc.
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Circuit-breaker
Inspection Sequences: 3. Pump motor hydraulic system runs longer than allowed.
Circuit-breaker a. Inspect bypass tap closed. open? ◗ 12
(continued) Turn the bypass tap clock wise and check if it was closed or not.
b. Inspect internal leak. leaking? ◗ 13

If there is an internal leak it is possible that the pressure of the hydraulic system does not rise (major internal leak) If the pressure is
rising, listen if there is oil flowing from the high pressure to the low pressure part of the hydraulic system. It can be very difficult to
hear.
c. Inspect oil level. too low? ◗ 14

➥ [1.6]
d. Inspect setting pressure switch pump motor stop. failure? ◗ 10

➥ [1.8]
e. Inspect auxiliary contacts. failure? ◗8

f. Inspect pump functioning. failure? ◗ 15

If the pressure does not rise while the pump motor is running and there is no internal leak check for pump failure by pressurising the
system manually. If the pressure rises through manual pumping, the electric pump is malfunctioning.
g. Inspect secondary circuits. failure? ◗ 10

◗ 5a See Actions
Maintenance procedures
L-SEP
4 MAINTENANCE
➜ Circuit-breaker
3. Pump motor hydraulic system
runs longer than allowed.
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Circuit-breaker
Inspection Sequences: 4. gives no electrical signals.

(continued) Check that a voltage supply is available in the LCP .

c. Inspect auxiliary contacts. failure? ◗8

d. Inspect secondary circuits. failure? ◗ 10

◗ 5a See Actions

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➜ Circuit-breaker
4. gives no electrical signals.
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Disconnector
Inspection Sequences: 1. does not operate electrically.

Disconnector a. Inspect interlocking and blocking. (inter)locked? ◗ 16
Check the conditions for switching. If there is any (inter)locking between the switch concerned and other parts of the equipment the
component will not switch. Check also if the mechanism of the switch concerned is mechanically and electrically locked.
b. Inspect supply voltage. no supply? ◗1

Check that a voltage supply is available in the LCP .
c. Inspect connectors. failure? ◗2

Check that all connectors (multi-pole plugs) are properly fitted in their housings
d. Inspect the motor. failure? ◗ 17

➥ [2.4]
e. Inspect mechanism. failure? ◗ 18

➥ [2.3]
f. Inspect auxiliary contacts. failure? ◗ 19

Check the contact switching of the auxiliary contacts by means of a beeper. Disconnect the contact before measuring.
◗ 5a See Actions contacts, loose wires, multi-pole plug pins etc.

L-SEP
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➜ Disconnector
1. does not operate electrically.
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Disconnector

Disconnector (continued) a. Inspect supply voltage. no supply? ◗1

Check that all connectors (multi-pole plugs) are properly fitted in their housings
c. Inspect auxiliary contacts. failure? ◗ 19
d. Inspect mechanism. failure? ◗ 18

➥ [2.3]
e. Inspect secondary circuits. failure? ◗ 10

◗ 5a See Actions

L-SEP
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➜ Disconnector
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Fault-make type earthing switch
Inspection Sequences: 1. does not operate electrically.

Fault-make type a. Inspect interlocking and blocking. (inter)locked? ◗ 16
earthing switch Inspect the conditions for switching. If there is any (inter)locking between the switch concerned and other parts of the equipment the
component will not switch. Inspect also if the mechanism of the switch concerned is mechanically and electrically locked.


Inspect if all connectors (multi-pole plugs) are proper fitted in their housings.

➥ [3.6]
e. Inspect auxiliary contacts. failure? ◗ 21

➥ [3.4] Check the contact switching of the auxiliary contacts by means of a beeper or multi-meter. Disconnect the contact before
measuring.
f. Inspect secondary circuits. failure? ◗ 10

◗ 5a See Actions

L-SEP
4 MAINTENANCE
➜ Fault-make type earthing switch
1. does not operate electrically.
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Inspection Sequences: 2. does not open electrically.

earthing switch Check the conditions for switching. If there is any (inter)locking between the switch concerned and other parts of the equipment the
(continued)

d. Inspect the motor. failure? ◗ 22

➥ [3.5]
e. Inspect mechanism. failure? ◗ 20

➥ [3.6]
f. Inspect auxiliary contacts. failure? ◗ 21

➥ [3.4] Inspect the contact switching of the auxiliary contacts by means of a beeper. Disconnect the contact before measuring.
◗ 5a See Actions contacts, loose wires, multi-pole plug pins etc.

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2. does not open electrically.
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Inspection Sequences: 3. does not close electrically.

earthing switch Check the conditions for switching. If there is any (inter)locking between the switch concerned and other parts of the equipment the
(continued)
c. Inspect connectors failure? ◗2


➥ [3.6]
e. Inspect auxiliary contacts. failure? ◗ 21

f. Inspect secondary circuits. failure? ◗ 10

◗ 5a See Actions

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4 MAINTENANCE
3. does not close electrically.
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Fault-make type a. Inspect supply voltage. no supply? ◗1
earthing switch Check that a voltage supply is available in the LCP .
(continued) b. Inspect connectors. failure? ◗2
c. Inspect auxiliary contacts. failure? ◗ 21


◗ 5a See Actions

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4 MAINTENANCE
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Readings
Inspection Sequences: 1. No high voltage reading.

Readings a. Inspect absence of voltage over meter. V present? ◗ 23
Check the voltage over the terminals of the voltage meter with a multi meter .
b. Inspect connections. failure? ◗ 24

Check the connections of the wirings from the voltage transformer to the voltage meter.
c. Inspect secondary circuits. failure? ◗ 10

contacts, loose wires, multi-pole plug pins, short-circuits etc.
d. Possible damage on voltage transformer.

Check if there is any damage to the voltage transformer
◗ 5a See Actions

L-SEP
4 MAINTENANCE
➜ Readings
1. No high voltage reading.
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Readings
Inspection Sequences: 2. No primary current reading.

Readings (continued)
a. Inspect absence of current through meter. C present? ◗ 25
Check the current through the A-meter with a multi meter. Ensure that a direct, permanent connection between the current
transformer terminals is maintained.
b. Inspect connections. failure? ◗ 24

Check the connections of the wirings between the A meter and the current transformer.

d. Possible damage on current transformer.

Check if there is any damage to the current transformer.
◗ 5a See Actions

L-SEP
4 MAINTENANCE
➜ Readings
2. No primary current reading.
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Signals
Inspection Sequences: 1. Gas density ‘too low’ signal.

Signals a. Inspect gas density. too low? ◗3
Check the SF6 gas density level of all compartments by reading the density meter on the compartments. Check if the observed value is
within the permitted boundaries indicated in the manual.
b. Inspect contacts gas density meter. failure? ◗9

Check the switching of the gas density meter contacts. First disconnect the wiring. Check the contact position and compare with the
Compare the switching values with the indicated values in the manual.

◗ 5a See Actions

L-SEP
4 MAINTENANCE
➜ Signals
1. Gas density ‘too low’ signal.
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Signals
Inspection Sequences: 2. Oil pressure ‘too low’ signal.

Signals (continued) a. Inspect oil pressure. too low? ◗5
the precision manometer. Record the oil pressure from the manometer and compare the observed value with the indicated value in the
manual.

c. Inspect pressure switches pomp start and signal. failure? ◗6

➥ 1.8

◗ 5a See Actions

L-SEP
4 MAINTENANCE
➜ Signals
2. Oil pressure ‘too low’ signal.
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Signals
Inspection Sequences: 3. ‘Nitrogen loss’ signal.

Signals (continued) a. Inspect accumulator pre-pressure. too low? ◗4
➥ 1.9

Inspect if all connectors (multi-pole plugs) are proper fitted to their housings.
c. Inspect contacts magnetic switches. failure? ◗ 26

Check the switching of the contacts of the magnetic switches by moving a magnet along the switch and by measuring the contact
switching with a beeper or multi-meter. If necessary measure the presence of magnetism by moving a coil along the switch and by
measuring the current trough the coil.

◗ 5a See Actions

L-SEP
4 MAINTENANCE
➜ Signals
3. ‘Nitrogen loss’ signal.
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Signals
Inspection Sequences: 4. ‘Loose connector’ signal.

Signals (continued) a. Inspect connectors. failure? ◗2
Check that all connectors (multi-pole plugs) are properly fitted to their housings.
b. Inspect secondary circuits. failure? ◗ 10

◗ 5a See Actions

L-SEP
4 MAINTENANCE
➜ Signals
4. ‘Loose connector’ signal.
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Actions Circuit-breaker:
1 In case there is no supply voltage, check all weak items in the - self closing coupling gasket
power supply circuit. Start with fuses, voltage supply relays, - main shaft groove ring
loose connections etc. flaw
- drive box pores
2 In case one of the connectors is loose or not fitted at all ensure
that all connectors are placed and close the clamps. - Internal bursting disc
(increasing pressure O-rings
3 If the density is too low a leak is likely. Leakage of SF6 can be in CB compartment) flaw
checked in different ways. A first indicator is a low density glued connections
level. The permissible leakage for the complete installation is 1 bolts
percent a year and 1 percent for one compartment. By
calculating the complete volume of all compartments or the
volume of the compartment concerned, the SF6 weight can be Circuit-breaker compartment:
calculated by multiplying the volume with the density. By - self closing couplings gasket
measuring the weight of added SF6 over, for instance 3, 6 or 12
months the percentage of leakage a year can be calculated. If - bursting disc O-ring
the density level of a compartment has decreased over a disc
relatively short period the presence of a leak is likely. - flange between removable
The numbers between brackets refer to the part and compartment O-ring
inspection and maintenance manual. If the leakage is less than the permissible percentage, the - insulator bushings between
compartment can be topped up using the replenishment busbar disconnectors or termination
After repair check if the failure is remedied equipment [Proc. 7.2] and [Proc. 7.7]. disconnectors and the
by returning to your starting point on the circuit-breaker compartment: O-ring
failure inspection sequence list of this If the leakage is more than the permissible percentage search - wire bushing current transformers O-ring
trouble-shooting guide. for leaks using the TIF detector [Proc. 7.3] Ensure that the parts
- assembling point internal
to be inspected are disconnected.
support for conductors gasket
The repair of a leak involves, in most situations, the evacuation - assembling point current transformers gasket
of the compartment concerned. Ensure that after repairing a
leak the necessary conditioning handling are carried out. To (continues on next page) >>
repair the leak, contact the Elin Holec Service department.
Some repairs are described in the inspection and maintenance
procedures.
L-SEP
Check very carefully. You can find leaks at the locations
4 MAINTENANCE mentioned in the following list. This list applies to the L-SEP
installation in general. Some of the items may not be applicable
to the specific installation.
➜ Actions
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Actions (continued) Busbar compartment: Busduct:

- self closing coupling gasket - insulator connection O-rings
- bursting disc O-ringdisc - section connections and cover O-rings
- end cover plate O-ring - self closing coupling gasket
- busbar vessel section connections O-ring - bursting disc O-ring
- disconnector insulator bushing disc
between busbar compartment and - flange/ under cover plate O-ring
circuit-breaker compartment O-ring wad
- earthing switch O-ring - inspection cover O-ring
- main shaft earthing switch O-ring - earthing switch O-ring
- housing O-ring - main shaft earthing switch O-ring
- Testpin bushing/voltage transformer - housing flaw
isolation operation shaft O-ring - Disconnector insulating bushing
- Coverplate on top of voltage between circuit-breaker and
transformer (wire bushing O-ring) O-ring termination compartment O-ring
- flange between voltage transformer
Termination compartment: and termination compartment O-ring
The numbers between brackets refer to the - self closing coupling gasket - gas hoist between voltage transformer
inspection and maintenance manual. - bursting disc O-ring and termination compartment coupling
disc - Testpin bushing/voltage transformer
After repair check if the failure is remedied
- flange/ under cover plate O-ring isolation operation shaft O-ring
by returning to your starting point on the
wad - Coverplate on top of voltage
failure inspection sequence list of this
trouble-shooting guide. - inspection cover O-ring transformer (wire bushing O-ring) O-ring
- earthing switch O-ring
- main shaft earthing switch O-ring 4 The pre-pressure of the accumulator does not meet the
- housing flaw minimum required standard. Change the accumulator [Proc.
- Disconnector insulating bushing 1.18].
between circuit-breaker and
termination compartment O-ring 5 The pressure of the hydraulic system is too low. Check the
pump motor and check the setting of the pressure switch pump
- flange between voltage transformer
motor start [Proc. 1.8].
L-SEP and termination compartment O-ring
1. The pump motor does not work. Exchange the motor
- gas hoist between voltage transformer and [Proc. 1.19].
4 MAINTENANCE termination compartment coupling 2. The setting of the pressure switch contact ≈pump motor
➜ Inspection schedule - Testpin bushing/voltage transformer start∆ is lower than the ≈circuit-breaker operating lock∆
➜ SF6 safety guidelines isolation operation shaft O-ring setting. Adjust the pressure switch setting and check the
➜ Trouble-shooting guide - Coverplate on top of voltage other settings [Proc. 1.15]/[Proc. 1.16].
➜ Actions transformer (wire bushing O-ring) O-ring (continues on next page) >>
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Actions (continued) >> Push the valve in the ≈open∆ position by loosening the bolt
on the bottom of the hydraulic block and pushing the valve
6 1. The pressure switch contact setting deviates from the
with, for instance, a screw driver.
indicated value in the manual. Adjust the pressure switch
d. safety valve
2. Pressure switch contact malfunctions. Change the pressure
switch box and adjust the settings of the new box
CAUTION:
[Proc. 1.15]/[Proc. 1.16]. Check the other setting points
[Proc. 1.8]].
The setting of the safety valve may be to low. Wrong
7 The operating coil is malfunctioning. Exchange the operating adjustment of the setting can be very dangerous. Please
coil [Proc. 1.17]. contact the Elin Holec service department before changing the
setting.
8 1. Incorrect adjustment of the over travel. Adjust the over
travel space [Proc. 1.12]. 14 The oil level is too low. There are two possible faults:
I
2. Auxiliary contact is malfunctioning. Exchange the contact There is an external leakage in the high pressure part of the
[Proc. 1.12]. hydraulic system. Search for leaks [Proc. 1.8]
possible leaking points are:
9 The gas density meter is malfunctioning. Exchange the meter:
The numbers between brackets refer to the 1. Disconnect the wiring. a. couplings:
inspection and maintenance manual. 2. Remove the meter by screwing anti clockwise Change the pipe concerned.
3. install a new meter and connect the wiring
After repair check if the failure is remedied b. hand pump:
by returning to your starting point on the 10 Repair the failure you have found. If you have found nothing, Change the hand pump block.
failure inspection sequence list of this contact the Elin Holec Service Department.
trouble-shooting guide. c. indication manometer:
11 If possible, open the earthing switches . If this is not possible Change the manometer.
the circuit-breaker should not be closed.
d. oil level indicator:
12 Close the bypass tap. Empty the oil tank, open the tank after removing the pipes
and exchange the level indicator.
13 There is too much oil leaking from the high pressure to the low
pressure part. Locate the leak. Possible leaking points are: e. valve- and cylinder block:
Exchange the block.
II
L-SEP a. bypass tapOpen and close the tap several times and let the
The accumulator pre-pressure is too low. Check the
oil flow through. If the fault remains, replace the tap.
4 MAINTENANCE accumulator pre-pressure [Proc. 1.9]. If the pre-pressure of the
b. hand pump accumulator is lower than 180 bar, exchange the accumulator
Depressurise the system. [Proc. 1.18].
Change the hand pump.
➜ Trouble-shooting guide 15 Exchange the pumping device.
➜ Actions (continues on next page) >>
c. main valve in intermediate position (no pressure rising at all)
Depressurise the system.
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Actions (continued) >>

16 If switching is intended check if switching is prohibited 23 The V-meter is probably defect. Exchange the V-meter.
according to the interlocking table (see «operation chapter,
«interlocking conditions»). If not, carry out the necessary 24 Repair the loose and/or broken connections.
switching operations to free the affected switch of
interlockings. Ensure that the mechanism of the affected switch 25 The A-meter is probably defect. Exchange the A-meter.
is not locked.
26 The magnetic switches are malfunctioning.
17 The motor is malfunctioning. You will have to exchange the Exchange the switches.
motor [Proc. 2.7]
18 The triple worm gear may be damaged.
19 Adjust the over travel space of the auxiliary contacts.

If one or more of the contacts are malfunctioning exchange the
contact and adjust the over travel space.
20 There is a fault in the mechanism. Exchange the damaged part.

Damaged parts may be:
The numbers between brackets refer to the 1.gearbox , broken drive shaft
inspection and maintenance manual. 2.spring
After repair check if the failure is remedied 21 Adjust the over travel space of the auxiliary contacts [Proc. 3.4].
by returning to your starting point on the If one or more of the contacts are malfunctioning exchange the
failure inspection sequence list of this contact and adjust the over travel space.
trouble-shooting guide.
22 The motor is malfunctioning. Exchange the motor [Proc. 3.9].
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➜ Actions
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Use of the procedures Procedure levels Relation with warranty

Procedures: The procedures in this chapter give step by All procedures are labelled with a level. This The levels mentioned in this chapter have no
Introduction step instructions for inspection and indicates the following degrees of difficulty: relation with the warranty on the system.
maintenance handling. On different places in Even if the procedures are followed step by
the operation and maintenance manual, Level 1 step the warranty may invalidate in case of
reference is made to these procedures. For personnel that should be able to damage caused by the use of tools.
Sometimes within a procedure reference is operate the system and recognise
made to another procedure. problems.
General electro-technical knowledge is
The total survey of procedures in this required.
chapter does not mean that all procedures
have to be done frequently. In principle only Level 2
inspection is done frequently (see inspection For personnel that should be able to
schedule) and maintenance is done after a investigate possible problems on the
possible detection of a failure. system and carry out simple maintenance
handling.
General electro-technical, mechanical
knowledge and practical experience is
Please note: required.
Level 3
Some of the procedures in this chapter may For personnel that should be able to solve
not be applicable for the specific installation. possible specific problems on the system
and perform complex maintenance
handling.
Specific theory and maintenance training
(approximately 4 weeks) and continuous
practical experience is required.
Level 4
For personnel that should be able to do
repair procedures with the same
complexity level as factory assembling.
Specialistic training (approximately 3
years) and a lot of experience is required.
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➜ Inspection & Maintenance
procedures
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1. Circuit-breaker 2. Disconnector 4. Test probes

Procedures:
Circuit-breaker: inspection Disconnector: operational 4.1 Using test probes at the termination
Contents (detailed) 1.1 Inspecting the blocking mechanism of the 2.1 Blocking of the disconnector (lv 1) 37 compartment (lv 3) 54
hydraulic drive unit (lv 1) 3 2.2 Manual operation
1.2 Manual operation of the disconnector (lv 1) 38
of the circuit-breaker (lv 1) 4 5. Multi-pole plugs
Disconnector: inspection
1.3 Re-pressurizing the system manually (lv 1) 5 5.1 Assembling/disassembling
2.3 Inspecting the disconnector driving multi-pole plugs (lv 3) 60
1.4 Inspecting the auxiliary contact (lv 2) 6 mechanism (lv 2) 39
1.5 Inspecting the drive unit (lv 2) 7 2.4 Inspecting the disconnector motor (lv 2) 40
1.6 Inspecting the oil lv (lv 2) 8 6. Disengaging a bay
Disconnector: maintenance
1.7 Locating external oil leaks (lv 2) 9 6.1 Disengaging a bay for maintenance and
1.8 Inspecting the hydraulic 2.5 Inspecting the electrical operation
of the disconnector (lv 1) 41 extension purposes (lv 1) 61
pressure switches (lv 2) 10 6.2 Disengaging a bay in
1.9 Inspecting the accumulator 2.6 Lubrication of the disconnector driving
mechanism (lv 2) 42 operational situations (lv 1) 62
pre-pressure (lv 2) 12
1.10 Inspecting the switching velocity of 2.7 Changing the disconnector motor (lv 3) 43
the circuit-breaker (lv 2) 13 7. Gassystem
1.11 Inspecting the electrical operation of the 3. Earthing switch 7.1 Establishing gasdensity P-T (lv 2) 63
circuit-breaker (lv 1) 14 7.2 Replenishment equipment 64
Earthing switch: operational
Circuit-breaker: maintenance 7.3 Searching for leaks using
3.1 Removing and returning the cover
1.12 Changing an of the earthing switch (lv 1) 44 the TIF detector (lv 2) 65
auxiliary contact (lv 3) 15 3.2 Mechanically blocking 7.4 Measuring of the SF6-gas quality;
1.13 Replenishing oil (lv 2) 16 the earthing switch (lv 1) 45 Measuring the air percentage (lv 3) 67
1.14 Changing the driving 3.3 Manual operation of 7.5 Measuring of the SF6-gas quality;
mechanism oil (lv 2) 17 the earthing switch (lv 1) 46 Measuring the dew point (lv 3) 69
1.15 Adjusting the hydraulic pressure switches 7.6 O-rings 71
Earthing switch: inspection
set to decreasing pressure (lv 3) 18 7.7 Replenishing SF6-gas (lv 2) 72
1.16 Adjusting the hydraulic pressure switch 3.4 Inspecting the auxiliary contacts (lv 2) 47 7.8 Removing and replenishing SF6-gas,
set to increasing pressure (lv 3) 20 3.5 Inspecting the motor (lv 2) 48 Gas conditioning 74
1.17 Replacing an operating coil (lv 3) 21 3.6 Inspecting the earthing switch driving 7.9 Changing a bursting disk 75
1.18 Changing the accumulator (lv 4) 22 mechanism (lv 2) 49
1.19 Changing the hydraulic Earthing switch: maintenance
power supply unit (lv 4) 25 3.7 Inspecting the electrical operation of the
1.20 Changing the earthing switch (lv 1) 50
hydraulic pump motor (lv 4) 26 3.8 Lubrication of the earthing switch driving
1.21 Removing and re-fitting the removable mechanism (lv 2) 51
section of the circuit-breaker (lv 4) 27 3.9 Changing the earthing switch motor (lv 3) 52
L-SEP 1.22 Changing of an arcing contact 3.10 Removing and returning
(fixed part) (lv 4) 29 the earthing switch (lv 4) 53
4 MAINTENANCE 1.23 Changing of an arcing contact
(moving part) (lv 4) 30
1.24 Changing molecular sieve filters (lv 4) 34
1.25 Earthing the internals of the
➜ Trouble-shooting guide circuit-breaker compartment (lv 4)?? 36
➜ Inspection & Maintenance
procedures
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Procedure 1.1. 1 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Inspecting the 2
blocking mechanism of 3
the hydraulic drive 4
unit (level 1) 5
6
Hydraulic pump unit. Switch on the pump motor supply voltage.
Make sure the bay 1. Switch the circuit-breaker to the closed position. 6. To return to the normal operating condition:
you are about to [Proc. 1.11] • Close the bypass tap (3).
Location of the hydraulic drive unit
work on is 2. Make sure that the hydraulic system has the correct
Location: - circuit-breaker disengaged. • Connect the multi-pole plug of the pump motor (1).
operating pressure (272-282 bar). The operating pres-
- mechanical drive unit • Switch on the pump motor supply voltage.
sure is indicated on the manometer (2) of the hydraulic
Frequency: - once every ten years
pump unit. Note:
Information: - switching the circuit-breaker [Proc.
1.11] 3. Switch off the supply voltage and disconnect the The hydraulic system will now re-pressurize to the nor-
multi-pole plug of the pump motor (1). mal operating pressure and the blocking pawl (16) moves
back to the right.
4. Remove the cover plate of the mechanical drive unit.
7. Install the cover plate of the mechanical drive unit.
5. Partially open the bypass tap (3) on the hydraulic pump
unit so that the pressure decreases slowly.
Note:
When the pressure drops between 100 and 50 bar,
the blocking pawl blocking pawl (16) on the blocking
cylinder blocking cylinder (17) will move to the left. The
driving shaft and the lever (13) will go down slowly.
When the pressure drops, the pawl (14) connected to
L-SEP the lever (13) moves against the blocking pawl (14) , to
stop the movement of the lever (13). This keeps the
4 MAINTENANCE circuit-breaker in the closed position.
Inspection and maintenance procedures
➜ Circuit-breaker
➜ Inspection
➜ Maintenance
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Procedure 1.2.
Manual operation of
the circuit-breaker
18
(level 1)
Switching buttons on the hydraulic drive unit Mechanical drive housing
Location of the hydraulic drive unit Make sure the bay 1. Remove the cover plate of the hydraulic drive unit. 3. Firmly press either button Y1, Y2 or Y3, to switch the cir-
you are about to Note:
cuit-breaker.
Location: - circuit-breaker
- hydraulic system
work on is Three buttons will become visible: 4. Firmly press either button Y1,Y2 or Y3, to switch the cir-
- hydraulic drive unit disengaged. - the top button Y1, is the closing operating-valve. cuit-breaker.
- front side of the hydraulic drive unit
- the two lower buttons Y2 and Y3 are the opening Note:
- switching buttons operating coils
operating-valves. The position of the circuit-breaker is shown in the
When: - inspection
- maintenance purposes 2. Check the pressure of the hydraulic drive unit. position indicator window (18) located in the mechanical
Equipment: - none drive housing.
Note:
-The pressure is shown on the manometer which 5. Install the cover plate of the hydraulic drive unit.
Caution: Manual operation of the is on the hydraulic pump unit.
circuit breaker bypasses - The circuit-breaker in service must not be
the electrical locking switched manually if the pressure is below
system. 250 bar.
- If the pressure is higher than 250 bar, manual -
switching is permitted.
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Procedure 1.3. 1
Re-pressurizing the 2
system manually (level 1) 3
18
4
Hydraulic pump unit Mechanical drive housing

Location: - hydraulic drive unit Make sure the bay 1. Switch off the supply voltage and disconnect the 6. Manually switch the circuit-breaker. [Proc. 1.2].
- parallel to the electrical pump you are about to multi-pole plug of the pump motor (1). 7. If the circuit-breaker does not close or open completely
Frequency: - service and maintenance purposes work on is 2. The pressure must now be removed from the system: (the position indicator window (18) does not show any posi-
Information: - manual operation of the circuit- disengaged. Open the bypass tap (3) on the hydraulic pump unit. tion), keep on pumping manually until the circuit-
breaker [Proc. 1.2]
breaker is closed or opened competely.
Equipment: - handle (nr. 7002603) Note:
The oil will flow from the high pressure area back into Note:
the oil tank (6). When all the accumulator oil is collec- The position of the circuit-breaker is displayed in the
ted in the oil tank, the manometer (2) shows 0 bar. position indicator window (18) window located in the
mechanical drive housing.
3. Close the bypass tap (3).
8. To return to the normal operating condition:
4. Pressurize the system manually:
-Remove the oil tank (6) from the hand pump.
- Put the handle (4) on the hand pump of the
-Close the position indicator window (18).
hydraulic pump unit.
-Connect the multi-pole plug of the
- Secure the handle with the provided bolt.
pump motor (1)
5. Pressurize the system by moving the handle from
9. Switch on the pump motor supply voltage.
back to front. Keep moving the handle until the
manometer (2) shows a minimal pressure of 5 bar Note:
higher than the accumulator pre-pressure The hydraulic system will now re-pressurize to the nor-
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Procedure 1.4. 1 10 9
Inspecting the
auxiliary contact (level 2) 3

Location: - drive housing of the circuit breaker Make sure the bay 1. Remove the hydraulic pressure from the system: 6. Connect the multi-pole plug of the pump motor (1).
Frequency: - after switching 2000 times you are about to -Switch off the supply voltage 7. Pressurize the system by closing the bypass tap (3) and
- once every ten years work on is -Disconnect the multi-pole plug of switching on the pump motor supply voltage.
Equipment: - feeler gauge 0.5 mm (0.02 inch) disengaged. the pump motor (1).
- multi-meter -Open thebypass tap (3) on the hydraulic 8. Electrically switch the circuit-breaker. The switch
pump unit. cam (11) will now depress the auxiliary contacts of the
other unit.
2. Switch off the supply voltage and disconnect the
multi-pole plugs of the auxiliary contacts (10). 9. Remove the pressure from the system (refer to step 1).
3. Remove the cover plate of the mechanical drive 10. Switch off the supply voltage and disconnect the multi-
housing. pole plugs.
4. Examine the auxiliary contacts, which are depressed 11. Examine the auxiliary contacts again. The closed auxil-
by the switch cam (11), for so called 'overtravel'. You iary contacts for «overtravel» and the opened auxiliary
must be able to depress a closed auxiliary contact for contacts for unobstructed switching.
approximately another 0.5 mm (0.02 inch). You can Note:
measure this distance by using a feeler gauge.In this All auxiliary contacts must be inspected in the opened
position of the circuit-breaker you can also check if and the closed position.
the opened auxiliary contacts in the other unit can be
switched smoothly by using an multi-meter. 12. Install the cover plate of the mechanical drive housing.
L-SEP 5. Connect the multi-pole plugs and switch on the sup- 13. Connect the multi-pole plugs and switch on the supply
ply voltage of the auxiliary contact voltage of the auxiliary contacts
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Procedure 1.5. 11 12 13 15 17
1
Inspecting the drive
unit (level 2) 2
3

Location: - circuit-breaker Make sure the bay 1. Switch off the supply voltage and disconnect the 6. Install the cover plate of the mechanical drive housing.
- drive housing of the circuit- breaker you are about to multi-pole plug of the pump motor (1). 7. To return to the normal operating condition:
Frequency: - once every ten years work on is 2. Remove the pressure from the system: -Close the bypass tap (3).
Equipment: - none disengaged. Open the bypass tap (3) on the hydraulic pump unit. -Connect the multi-pole plug of the pump motor (1).
-Switch on the pump motor supply voltage.
Note:
The oil will flow from the high pressure area back into Note:
the oil tank (6). When all the oil is collected in the oil The hydraulic system will now pressurize to thenormal
tank, the manometer (2) shows 0 bar. operating pressure.
3. Remove the cover plate of the mechanical drive
housing .
4. Visually check the following drive unit parts:
- switch cam (11)
- main shaft (12)
- lever (13)
- drive crank (15)
- blocking cylinder (17)
5. Make sure that bolts and nuts are fitted tight and
L-SEP check for possible damage.
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Procedure 1.6.
Inspecting the oil level
(level 2)
Hydraulic pump unit

Location: - circuit-breaker 1. Do a check of the oil level by reading the level gauge (7)
- hydraulic drive unit on the oil tank.
- level gauge
Frequency: - once a year
Note:
Under operating conditions, the oil level must be wit-
Information: - locating external oil leaks [Proc. 1.7]
- inspecting the accumulator pre-pres- hin the indicated limits of the nominal area.
sure [Proc. 1.9] 2. If the oil level is too low, there may be two reasons:
Equipment: - none - An external leak in the hydraulic drive unit.
Do a check for external oil leaks [Proc. 1.7].
- The accumulator pre-pressure is too low.
Inspect the accumulator pre-pressure [Proc. 1.9].
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Procedure 1.7.
Locating external oil 1
2
leaks (level 2) 3
Hydraulic pump unit
Location: - circuit-breaker 1. Remove the cover plate of the hydraulic drive unit. 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to repair other oil leaks.
- hydraulic drive unit
2. Check the hydraulic system for oil leaks, paying close 8. Replenish the oil [Proc. 1.13].
Frequency: - once a year
- when the oil level is too low
attention to the couplings. Oil leakages at the cou- 9. Make sure that all leaks have been repaired. If this is
plings can be repaired. not the case, contact the Elin Holec Supervising &
Information: - replenishing oil [Proc. 1.13]
Equipment: - none 3. Before you repair an oil leak you must: Commissioning department.
Make sure the bay is disengaged 10. If there are no more oil leaks present, install the cover
plate of the hydraulic drive unit.
- switch off the supply voltage and

- disconnect the multi-pole plug of the pump motor (1).
4. The hydraulic pressure must now be removed from

the system:
-Open the bypass tap (3) of the hydraulic
pump unit.
Note:
The oil will flow from the high pressure area back into
the oil tank (6). When the accumulator oil is collected
L-SEP in the oil tank, the manometer (2) shows 0 bar.
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5. Clean the area surrounding the leaking coupling
Inspection and maintenance procedures using a clean cloth.
➜ Circuit-breaker 6. Fasten the coupling using a properly fitting wrench.
➜ Inspection Do not over-tighten the coupling.
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Procedure 1.8.
19
Inspecting the 1 S15
hydraulic pressure 2
switches (level 2)
S16
3
S17
Hydraulic pump unit Hydraulic pressure switch system
Make sure the bay 1. Switch off the supply voltage and disconnect the 7. There are a total of six contact points on the system.
you are about to multi-pole plug of the pump motor (1). Five of these are set to decreasing pressure.
Location: - hydraulic system
- pressure switch system
work on is 2. Remove the pressure from the hydraulic system by 8. In order to measure the pressure adjustment of these
disengaged. opening the bypass tap (3) on the hydraulic pump unit. five contact points, the following steps must be taken:
When: - once in five years
Equipment: - precision manometer 0-400 bar (not When all the oil is collected in the oil tank, the a. Start by finding the two contact points to be mea-
part of supply contract) manometer (2) shows 0 bar. sured on the connection diagram.
- multi-meter
3. Remove the cover of the hydraulic pressure switch b. Remove the multi-pole plug of the hydraulic pres-
system. sure switch system.
4. Connect the precision manometer to the measurement c. Connect the multi-meter to the relevant pins of the
nipple (19). contact points in the socket.
5. Pressurize the system: d. Partially open the bypass tap (3) on the hydraulic pump
• close the bypass tap (3). unit. The precision manometer shows the decrease
in pressure. As the pressure drops, the contact
• connect the multi-pole plug of the pump motor (1).
switches . At this moment the multi-meter will react.
• switch on the supply voltage.
Note:
When the hydraulic system has reached its normal
L-SEP operating pressure, the pump motor (1)stops.
6. Switch off the supply voltage and disconnect the (continues on next page) >>
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Inspection and maintenance procedures multi-pole plug of the pump motor (1).
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Procedure 1.8. (continued)

Inspecting the >>
e. Record the pressure indicated on the precision
1
2
hydraulic pressure manometer as this occurs.
3
switches (level 2) f. Compare this observed value, with the indi-

cated pressure value on the connection dia-
gram.
g. Pressurize the system by closing the bypass
tap (3), replacing the multi-pole plug of the
pump motor and switching on the pump motor
supply voltage.
h. Repeat the procedure in order to measure the
four other contact points, with decreasing Hydraulic pump unit
pressure.
9. To measure the single contact point set to increasing 10. If one or more contact points are not set correctly, you
pressure, the following steps must be taken: must adjust them. The precision manometer may
remain connected. The procedures for adjusting con-
a. Replace the multi-pole plug of the pressostat sys-
tact point settings can be found in this manual: [Proc.
tem.
1.15] for adjusting contact points set to decreasing
b. Switch off the supply voltage. pressure and [Proc. 1.16] for adjusting the single con-
c. Remove the pressure from the system by opening tact point set to increasing pressure.
the bypass tap (3). When all the oil is collected in the 11. When all inspected contact points are set correctly, the
oil tank, the manometer (2) shows 0 bar. precision manometer may be removed. In order to
d. Close the bypass tap (3). remove the precision manometer you must first remove
the pressure from the system:
e. The system must now be re-pressurized by • Switch off the supply voltage
switching on the supply voltage. • Remove the multi-pole plug of the pump motor.
f. Record the pressure shown on the precision • Open the bypass tap (3) on the
manometer as soon as the pump motor (1) switches hydraulic pump unit.
off. This is the observed value of the sixth contact 12. Remove the precision manometer, clean the measure-
point. ment nipple with a cloth and replace the cap.
g. Compare this observed value with the indicated 13. Install the pressure switch cover.
value on the connection diagram
L-SEP 14. Repressurize the system.
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Procedure 1.9.
Inspecting the 1
2
accumulator 3
pre-pressure (level 2) 6
Hydraulic pump unit
Make sure the bay 1. Switch off the supply voltage and remove the multi- 6. Record the pre-pressure as indicated on the manome-
you are about to pole plug of the pump motor. ter. If the recorded accumulator pre-pressure is
Location: - hydraulic system
work on is 2. Open the bypass tap (3) on the hydraulic pump unit. The
between 180 and 200 bar, there is a sufficient amount of
When: - once every five years
disengaged. oil flows from the high pressure area back into the oil
nitrogen present. If the recorded accumulator pre-
- if the oil level is too low
pressure is below 180 bar, contact the Elin Holec
Equipment: - handle (nr. 7602879) tank. When all the oil is collected in the oil tank, the
Supervising & Commissioning department.
manometer (2) shows 0 bar.
Note:
3. Close the bypass tap (3).
The minimum accumulator pre-pressure must be 180
4. You must now pressurize the system manually. Put bar, to guarantee a complete O-C-O switching.
the handle (4) on the hand pump of the hydraulic pump
7. Remove the handle from the pump.
unit. Secure the handle, with the bolt provided.
8. Connect the multi-pole plug of the pump motor and
5. Pressurize the system by moving the handle from
switch on the supply voltage.
back to front. At first, the system pressure will
increase rapidly. This can be monitored on the
manometer (2) on the hydraulic pump unit.
After a while pumping will become difficult. Pressure
will only increase slowly and possibly stop increas-
ing. The accumulator pre-pressure has now been
reached.
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Procedure 1.10.
Inspecting the
switching velocity of
the circuit-breaker
(level 2)
Make sure the bay 1. Switch all busbar disconnectors of all bays in the
and the busbar you open position and block them.
are about to work 2. Switch all busbar earthing switches in the closed
Location: - hydraulic system on are disengaged. position and block them.Switch the termination
- measure point switching velocity
earthing switches in the closed position and block
Information: - correct switching velocity (test re-
ports)
them.
When: - once every 10 years Make sure the cable is disengaged and earthed.
Equipment: - U.V. recorder, or :
- transient recorder, or:
- timer 3. Disconnect the earthing connections from all busbar
earthing switches of the disengaged busbar system.
4. Measure the switching velocity by using a U.V.
recorder, a transient recorder or a timer.
5. Reconnect the earthing to all busbar earthing
switches.
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Procedure 1.11.
Inspecting the
electrical operation of
the circuit-breaker 18
(level 1)
Mechanical drive housing
Make sure the bay 1. Switch the circuit-breaker in the closed position by
you are about to using the switch on the Local Control Panel (LCP).
work on is 2. Switch the circuit-breaker in the opened position
Location: - Local Control Panel (LCP) disengaged. using the switch on the LCP.
- switch
When: - twice every year
Equipment: - none Note:
The position of the circuit-breaker is shown on the
position indicator window (18) of the mechanical drive
housing and on the LCP.
CAUTION: By electrically switching of the circuit-breaker, using the

switch on the LCP, all electrical and mechanical locking
systems are included in the relevant station circuit.
In contrast with electrical switching, manual switching

bypasses the electrical locking system.
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Procedure 1.12. 1 10 11 12
Changing an auxiliary
contact (level 3) 3

Location: - circuit-breaker Make sure the bay 1. Remove the hydraulic pressure from the system: 7. Install a new auxiliary contact and reconnect it. Pay
- mechanical drive unit you are about to attention to the polarity of an extinguishing magnet
• Switch off the pump motor supply voltage
When: - when an auxiliary contact is not func- work on is which may be present. Test the functioning of the new
tioning properly • Disconnect the multi-pole plug of the pump
disengaged. auxiliary contact [Proc. 1.4].
Information: - correct functioning of the auxiliary motor (1).
contacts [Proc. 1.4] 8. Install the plate (10) of the auxiliary contact unit (11), with
Materials: - auxiliary contacts (partnr. 7625882, • Open the bypass tap (3) on the hydraulic the six bolts.
7625886) pump unit.
9. Install the cover plate of the mechanical drive housing.
2. Switch off the supply voltage of the auxiliary contacts
10. Connect the multi-pole plugs and switch on the supply
and disconnect the multi-pole plugs of the auxiliary
voltage of the auxiliary contacts.
contacts (11).
11. Connect the multi-pole plug of the pump motor (1).
3. Remove the cover plate of the mechanical drive
housing. 12. Pressurize the system by closing the bypass tap (3) and
switching on the pump motor supply voltage.
4. Locate the auxiliary contact unit (11) containing the
faulty contact. Remove its plate (10) by loosening the
six bolts.
5. Remove the auxiliary contact by moving it from the
auxiliary contact unit (11).
L-SEP 6. Disconnect the auxiliary contact.
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Procedure 1.13. 1
Replenishing oil (level 2)

2
3
Hydraulic pump unit

When: - when the oil level is too low [Proc. Make sure the bay 1. Switch off the pump motor supply voltage and dis- 4. Close the filling opening (5).
1.6] you are about to connect the multi-pole plug of the pump motor (1). 5. Connect the multi-pole plug of the pump motor (1) and
Materials:: - oil (Shell Aero Fluid 4) work on is 2. Open the bypass tap (3) on the hydraulic pump unit. switch on the pump motor supply voltage. Let the pump
disengaged. motor (1) run for ten minutes with the bypass tap (3)
Note:
opened.
The oil flows from the high pressure area back into
the oil tank. The manometer (2) shows 0 bar. 6. Close the bypass tap (3).
3. Add clean oil through the filling opening (5) in the Note:
hydraulic pump unit, until the level reaches the maxi- The hydraulic system will now pressurize to the normal
mum on the level gauge (7). Do not exceed this maxi- operating pressure.
mum level sign.
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Procedure 1.14. 1
Changing the driving 2

mechanism oil (level 2) 3
Hydraulic pump unit.
Location: - circuit-breaker Make sure the bay 1. Switch off the supply voltage and disconnect the 10. Manually switch the circuit breaker five times, in order
- hydraulic drive unit you are about to multi-pole plug of the pump motor (1). to remove possible air in the hydraulic drive unit [Proc.
When: - once every five years work on is 1.2].
2. Open the bypass tap (3).
Information: - manually switching the circuit-break- disengaged.
er [Proc. 1.2] Note:
Materials: - container to collect the oil (capacity The oil flows from the high pressure area back into
40 liter) the oil tank. The manometer (2) shows 0 bar.
- oil (Shell Aero Fluid 4)
3. Put the container below the hydraulic pump unit and
remove plug R1/2” (8), to drain the oil.
4. When all the oil has been collected, install the plug R1/
2” (8).
5. Add clean oil through the filling opening (5) in the
hydraulic pump unit. Add oil until the level reaches
the maximumon thelevel gauge (7). Do not exceed this
maximum level sign.
6. Close the filling opening (5).
7. Connect the multi-pole plug of the pump motor (6).
L-SEP 8. Let the pump motor (1) run for ten minutes with the
bypass tap (3) opened.
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Inspection and maintenance procedures 9. Close the bypass tap (3).
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➜ Inspection The hydraulic system will now pressurize to the nor-
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Procedure 1.15. 1
Adjusting the
switches set to 22
decreasing pressure 23
(level 3)
Hydraulic pump unit Pressure switch box
Make sure the bay 1. In order to adjust a contact point set to decreasing h. As the pressure drops, the contact switches. At this
you are working on pressure, the following steps must be taken: moment the multi-meter reacts. Record the pressure
is disengaged. a. Switch off the supply voltage and remove the
shown on the precision manometer as this occurs.
multi-pole plug of the pump motor (1). i. Compare this new value, with the indicated pressure
Location: - circuit-breaker value on the connection diagram.
b. Make sure the precision manometer is still cor-
rectly connected to the measurement nipple j. Pressurize the system by closing the bypass tap (3)
When: - if the contact points are not set cor-
rectly [Proc. 1.8]. connecting the pump motor»s multi-pole plug and
switching on the supply voltage.
Information: - correct adjustment of the contact c. In order to adjust a contact point, turn the adjust-
points (connection diagram) ment screw (22). Repeat the procedure (a. to j.) until the contact point is
Equipment: - multi-meter correctly adjusted.
- precision manometer 0-500 bar Note: Do not turn the nut (23).
(partnr. 7624751)
d. Inspect the new setting of the contact point. To do (continues on next page) >>
so, find the two contact points to be measured on
the connection diagram.
e. Disconnect the multi-pole plug of the hydraulic
pressure switches system.
f. Connect the multimeter to the relevant pins of the
contact points in the socket.
L-SEP
g. Partially open the bypass tap (3) on the hydraulic
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Procedure 1.15. (continued) 1
Adjusting the
switches set to
decreasing pressure
(level 3)
Hydraulic pump unit
>>
2. When the correct value has been set, the other con-
tact point on the same pressure switch box must also
be checked because they are interconnected by a
shaft.
3. When all inspected contact points are set correctly,
the precision manometer may be removed. To do so,
you must first remove the pressure from the system:
• Switch off the supply voltage
• Remove the multi-pole plug of the pump motor (1).
• Open the bypass tap (3) on the
hydraulic pump unit.
4. Remove the precision manometer and clean the mea-
surement nipple, with a cloth and install the cap.
5. Install the pressure switch cover.
6. Repressurize the system.
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Procedure 1.16. 1
Adjusting the 2
switch set to 22
increasing pressure 23
(level 3)
Hydraulic pump unit Pressure switch box
Make sure the bay 1. In order to adjust a contact point set to increasing g. Compare this observed value, with the indicated
you are working on pressure, the following steps must be taken: value on the connection diagram.
is disengaged. a. Remove the pressure of the system by switching Repeat the procedure (a. to g.) until the contact point is
off the supply voltage, removing the multi-pole correctly adjusted.
Location: - circuit-breaker plug of the pump motor (1) and opening the bypass
- hydraulic drive unit tap (3)of the hydraulic pump unit. The oil will flow 2. Once the correct value has been set, the other contact
When: - if the contact points are not set cor- from the high pressure area back into the oil tank. point on the same pressure switch box must also be
rectly The manometer (2) shows 0 bar. checked because they are interconnected by a shaft.
Information: - correct adjustment of the contact
points (connection diagram) b. Make sure the precision manometer is still cor- 3. When all inspected contact points are set correctly, the
Equipment: - multi-meter rectly connected to the measurement nipple precision manometer may be removed. Before you
- precision manometer 0-500 bar [Proc. 1.8]. remove it, you must first remove the pressure from the
(partnr. 7624751) system:
c. In order to adjust a contact point, turn the adjust-
ment screw (22). • Switch off the supply voltage
Note: Do not turn the nut (23). • Remove the multi-pole plug of the pump motor (1)
d. Close the bypass tap (3). • Open the bypass tap (3) on the hydraulic pump unit.
e. Pressurize the system by connecting the multi- 4. Remove the precision manometer and clean the mea-
pole plug of the pump motor (1) and switching on the surement nipple, with a cloth and install the cap.
L-SEP supply voltage.
5. Install the pressure switch cover.
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6. Repressurize the system.
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Procedure 1.17. 1 24
Replacing an operating 2
coil (level 3) 3 25
26
Hydraulic pump unit Operating coils
Location: - circuit-breaker Make sure the bay 1. Switch off the supply voltage and disconnect the 9. Install the cover plate of the hydraulic drive unit.
- hydraulic drive unit you are working on multi-pole plug of the pump motor (1). 10. Connect the multi-pole plug of the pump motor (1) and
When: - if an operating coil does not function is disengaged.
properly 2. Remove the pressure from the hydraulic system: - switch on the supply voltage.
Information: - velocity of circuit-breaker [Proc. 1.10] open the bypass tap (3) on the hydraulic pump unit. 11. Close the bypass tap (3).
Equipment: - operating coil (setnumber 7602990, Note: Note:
partnr. 7602990) When all the oil is collected in the oil tank, the The hydraulic system will now pressurize to the normal
manometer (2) shows 0 bar. operating pressure.
3. Remove the cover plate of the hydraulic drive unit. 12. Test the functioning of the operating coil by electrically
4. Disconnect the plug (25) from the operating coil (26). switching the circuit breaker to the opened and closed
position.
5. Remove the operating coil with the four bolts (24).
Make sure the small spring behind the operating coil 13. Measure the switching velocity of the circuit-breaker
does not eject from its setting. [Proc. 1.10].
6. Check if the core of the new operating coil (26) can
move smoothly.
7. Make sure the new operating coil has the correct
specifications. Install the new operating coil, with the
four bolts. Do not forget the small spring.
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8. Connect the plug (25).
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Procedure 1.18. 27
Changing the
accumulator (level 4)
28
29
L-SEP + Accumulator
Location: - circuit-breaker Make sure the bay 1. Remove the removable section of the circuit-breaker 9. Disconnect the coupling which is on the pipe at the bot-
- hydraulic system you are working on [Proc. 1.21]. tom of the accumulator (28). Remove and discard the seal
When: - when the accumalator is not func- is disengaged. ring.
tioning properly, due to a too low pre- 2. Install the removable section of the circuit-breaker
pressure (< 180 bar.) on the mounting horse. 10. Measure the distance between the bottom-side of the
Information: - removing and re-fitting the remova- accumulator (28) and its mounting frame. Make a note of
3. Disconnect the wiring inside the sleeve (27).
ble section of the circuit-breaker this measurement.
[Proc. 1.21] 4. Remove the four bolts and retainer washers, which
- oil leakage check [Proc. 1.7] 11. Remove the four nuts and washers at the bottom of the
attaches the sleeve (27) to the ring on top of the
- oil level check [Proc. 1.6] mounting frame of the accumulator (28).
accumulator (28), then remove the sleeve (27).
- replenishing the oil [Proc. 1.13]
- manually switching the circuit-break-
12. Remove the clamp (29) from the accumulator (28), then
5. Remove the two bolts and washers, which attach the
er [Proc. 1.2] remove the accumulator (28).
ring on top of the accumulator (28), then remove the
Equipment: - two eye bolts (M12) ring. 13. Install the union of the new coupling assembly on the
- mounting horse (partnr. 7361773)
new accumulator.
- accumulator (partnr. 7509043) 6. Install two eye bolts on top of the accumulator (28).
- container for collecting oil 14. Remove the four studs at the bottom of the old accumu-
- coupling assembly (partnr. ???) 7. Attach a hoist to the two eye bolts so that the
lator and install them on the new accumulator.
accumulator (28) can be vertically lifted.
15. Carefully put the accumulator in position on its mount-
8. Put the container below the accumulator (28) to catch
ing frame. Make sure the distance you measured is the
the oil leakage.
same.
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Changing the
accumulator (level 4) 3
28
29
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16. Put the seal ring of the new coupling assembly 23. Connect the wiring inside the sleeve (27).
between the pipe and the union at the bottom of the 24. Install the removable section of the circuit-breaker
accumulator (28). [Proc. 1.21].
17. Install the coupling to the union at the bottom of the 25. When the supply voltage is switched on, let the pump
accumulator (28). motor (1) operate for ten minutes, with the bypass tap (3)
18. Install the four nuts and washers on the studs to opened.
attach the accumulator (28) to its mounting frame. 26. Close the bypass tap (3) and let the system pressurize.
19. Install the clamp (29) around the accumulator (28). 27. Manually switch the circuit-breaker five times to
20. Remove the hoist and the two eye bolts on top of the remove air from the hydraulic system [Proc. 1.2].
accumulator (28). 28. Do a check of oil leakage [Proc. 1.7].
21. Install the ring on top of the accumulator (28), with the 29. Do a check of the oil level [Proc. 1.6] and replenish the
two bolts and washers. oil if necessary [Proc. 1.13].
22. Attach the sleeve (27) to the ring, with the four bolts
and retainer washers.
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Procedure 1.19. 1
Changing the
hydraulic power
supply unit (level 4)
Hydraulic pump unit
Removal: Installation:
- hydraulic system Make sure the bay 1. Drain the oil from the hydraulic pump unit [Proc. 1.14]. 1. Install the new hydraulic pump unit on the mounting
When: - when the hydraulic power supply unit
you are working on frame (9), with the four bolts, the retainer washers and
2. Make a note of the installation, then completely
is not functioning properly is disengaged. remove:
the nuts.
Information: - manually switching the circuit-break- • the four high pressure tubes 2. Install the pump motor (1), with the four bolts.
er [Proc. 1.2]
• the two green clampblocks 3. Connect the wiring to the pump motor (1).
- replenishing the oil [Proc. 1.13]
- changing the oil [Proc. 1.14] • the large return tube
- oil leakage check [Proc. 1.7]
4. Install the two green clampblocks, the four high pres-
3. Remove the four bolts, the retainer washers and the sure tubes and the large return tube.
Materials: - container for collecting oil (40 ltr) nuts, which attach the hydraulic pump unit to the
- hydraulic power unit (setnr. 5. Replenish the hydraulic pump unit, with oil [Proc. 1.13].
7509141)
mounting frame (9).
4. Disconnect the wiring from the pump motor (1). 6. When the hydraulic system is pressurized to the normal
operating pressure, do a check for oil leakages [Proc.
5. Remove the four bolts, which attach the pump motor (1) 1.7].
to the hydraulic pump unit, then remove the pump
motor (1). 7. Manually switch the circuit-breaker five times [Proc.
1.2].
6. Remove the hydraulic pump unit from the mounting
frame (9). 8. Do a check for oil leakages again [Proc. 1.7].
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Procedure 1.20. 1
Changing the hydraulic

pump motor (level 4) 3
Hydraulic pump unit
Location: - circuit-breaker Removal: Installation:

- hydraulic system
When: - when the hydraulic pump motor is not Make sure the bay 1. Switch off the supply voltage and disconnect the 1. Remove the clutch from the shaft of the pump motor (1).
functioning properly
you are working on multi-pole plug of the pump motor (1). 2. Install the clutch on the shaft of the new pump motor (1).
Materials: - pump motor (partnr. 7153551) is disengaged. 2. Partially open the bypass tap (3) of the hydraulic pump 3. Install the new pump motor (1), with the four bolts.
unit. The pressure slowly decreases to 0 bar.
4. Connect the wiring to the pump motor (1).
3. Disconnect the wiring from the pump motor (1).
5. Connect the multi-pole plug of the pump motor (1) and
4. Remove the four bolts which attach the pump motor (1) switch on the supply voltage.
to the hydraulic pump unit.
6. Close the bypass tap (3) and let the hydraulic system
5. Remove the pump motor (1). pressurize.
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➜ Maintenance
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Procedure 1.21.
Removing and re-
fitting the removable
section of the circuit-
breaker (level 4)
Removal: Installation:
Make sure the bay 1. Switch off the supply voltage and disconnect all 1. Install a new O - ring [Proc. 7.6].
Location: - circuit-breaker you are working on multi-pole plugs from the installation. 2. Move the removable section of the circuit-breaker to
When: - for inspection and maintenance pur- is disengaged. 2. Partially open the bypass tap of the hydraulic pump the compartment.
poses
unit. The pressure slowly decreases to 0 bar. 3. Make sure the removable section and the compartment
Information: - removing and replenishing SF6
[Proc. 7.8] 3. Remove the SF6 gas from the compartment of the cir- of the circuit-breaker are clean. Only then install the
- SF6 gas leakcheck [Proc. 7.3] cuit-breaker [Proc. 7.8]. removable section of the circuit-breaker in the com-
Materials: - O-ring [Proc. 7.6] partment.
- O-ring (partnr. 3510045) 4. Remove the SF6 SF6 gas from the removable section
- hoisting equipment (partnr. of the circuit-breaker [Proc. 7.8]. 4. Carefully push the removable section into the compart-
7624670) ment. Use a pocket-torch to make sure the primary
- torque wrench 210Nm (23.7 lbf.in) 5. Attach the hoisting equipment to the four suspen-
conductors enter the interruptors correctly.
- sheet of plastic sion points of the removable section of the circuit-
: breaker and let the hoist equipment carry the weight 5. Install the 19 bolts and retainer washers. Tighten the
of the removable section of the circuit-breaker. bolts by hand.
6. Remove the 19 bolts and retainer washers of the 6. Tighten the 19 bolts with a torque wrench set to 210 Nm
removable section of the circuit-breaker. (23.7 lbf.in).
7. Carefully pull the removable section out of the com- 7. Replenish the compartment with, SF6 gas [Proc. 7.8].
L-SEP partment. Cover the opening of the compartment with 8. Do the SF6 gas leakcheck [Proc. 7.3]
a sheet of plastic to protect it against dust and dirt.
4 MAINTENANCE 9. Connect the multi-pole plugs and switch on the supply
Inspection and maintenance procedures 8. Remove the O - ring from the compartment. voltage.
➜ Circuit-breaker Cut the O - ring, to make it unservicable.
➜ Inspection
➜ Maintenance
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Procedure 1.22.
Changing of an arcing
contact (fixed part) 4 5
(level 4)
1
2
When: - after inspection has indicated that
changing is necessary
3
Information: - removing and replenishing SF6 gas
[Proc. 7.8]
- removing and re-fitting the remova-
ble section of the circuit-breaker
[Proc. 1.21]
- O-rings [Proc. 7.6]
Removal: 3. Clean the inside of the interruptor and replace the
- changing molecular sieve filter [Proc.
1.24] molecular sieve filter [Proc. 1.24].
- SF6 gas leakage check [Proc. 7.3] Make sure the bay 1. Put on protective clothing.
4. Install the new O - ring (3) [Proc. 7.6].
Materials: - fixed contact (partnr. 7365574) you are working on 2. Remove the removable section of the circuit-breaker
- O-ring (partnr. 7269907) is disengaged. 5. Install the cover (2) on the interruptor, with the socket head
[Proc. 1.21].
- protective clothes bolts (1).
- full-face shield 3. Open the interruptor:
- acid-free vaseline 6. Replenish the removable section of the circuit-breaker,
• remove the six socket head bolts (1)
with SF6 gas until an overpressure of 0.5 bar is reached
• remove the cover (2) from the interrupter
[Proc. 7.8].
• remove and discard the O-ring (3).
7. Do the SF6 gas leakcheck [Proc. 7.3].
4. Remove six head bolts (5), then remove the fixed
contact (4) from the contact holder. 8. When there are no leakages found, remove the SF6 gas
[Proc. 7.8 on page 125].
Installation: 9. Install the removable section of the circuit-breaker
[Proc. 1.21].
1. Clean the contact holder and apply a film of clean
acid-free vaseline.
2. Install the new contact (4), with the six head bolts (5). To
L-SEP adjust the new contact (4) do these steps:
a. put the cover (2) with the contact on top, on a sur-
4 MAINTENANCE face which is level
➜ Circuit-breaker b. put the side of the cover (2) against an upright rim
➜ Inspection c. turn the cover (2) and adjust the new contact (4) in
➜ Maintenance the centre using a pair of compasses
d. tighten the six head bolts (5)
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Procedure 1.23. 12 13 15 14 16 18
Changing of an arcing 17
18
contact (moving part) A
(level 4)
1
2
When: - after inspection has indicated that 11
Information: - SF6 gas leakage check [Proc. 7.3]
- removing and replenishing SF6 gas
[Proc. 7.8] B
- extending and re-fitting the remova-
ble section ofCB [Proc. 1.21]
- O-rings [Proc. 7.6] 10 9 8 7 6
Materials: - set contacts (partnr. 7410024) Removal: 11. Put the interruptor vertically. Use soft material below
- new O-rings
- protective clothes
the flange (10) to prevent damage.
- a full-face shield Make sure the bay 1. Put on protective clothing.
12. Attach a hoist with the special rope to the teflon
- hoisting equipment (partnr. ??) you are working on 2. Remove the removable section of the circuit-breaker nozzle (18).
- gas burner is disengaged. [Proc. 1.21].
- adjustment template for centering 13. Use the special wrench, to remove the six head bolts (5).
the new arcing contact 3. Install the removable section of the circuit-breaker
- template for adjusting the interrup- 14. Lift the hoist to remove the puffer switch from the inter-
tors
on the mounting horse.
ruptor, then put it on the work-bench.
- loctite 242 4. Open the interruptor:
- mounting horse (partnr. 7361773) 15. Remove the laminated contacts (9)) together with the star-
- acid-free vaseline • remove the six socket head bolts (1) flange (12).
- special rope (partnr. 7369044)
- special wrench (partnr. 7604053) • remove the cover (2) from the interrupter 16. Remove the two locking screws from the teflon
- bolt spanner (partnr. 3510029) • remove and discard the O-ring (3). nozzle (18).
- boxspanner (partnr. 3510219)
- hook spanner (partnr. 7361748) 5. Manually switch the circuit-breaker to the closed 17. Use the bolt spanner, to remove the teflon nozzle (18).
- clamping-pieces (partnr. ???) position, then open the bypass tap on the hydraulic 18. Remove the three locking screws from the stream-
pump unit [Proc. 1.2][Proc. 1.3]. former (17).
6. Attach a hoist with a hoisting belt to the middle 19. Use the bolt spanner, to remove the stream-former (17).
flange (8) of the interruptor.
20. Remove the locking of the cluster contact (6), then remove
L-SEP 7. Remove the eight socket head bolts and washers the cluster contact (6), with the hook spanner.
from the flange (10).
4 MAINTENANCE 21. Remove the cylinder (13) from the spring-holder (14).
Inspection and maintenance procedures 8. Move the interruptor so that there is access to the
➜ Circuit-breaker adjustment bolt (11).
➜ Inspection
9. Remove the adjustment bolt (11).
➜ Maintenance
10. Remove and discard the O - ring between the
flange (10) and the drive unit.
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Procedure 1.23. (continued) 22. Install the two clamping-pieces into the holes at loca- 14. Clean the inside of the interruptor and replace the
Changing of an arcing tion A and B, then clamp them in a bench-vice so that
the cone (15) can not turn.
molecular sieve filter [Proc. 1.24].
contact (moving part) 23. Use the barrel wrench to remove the central
15. Attach a hoist with the special rope to the teflon
nozzle (18).
(level 4) electrode (7) and the phosphorus-bronze spring-ring.
16. Move the puffer switch into the interruptor. Make sure
24. Use the bolt spanner, to remove the arcing contact (16). the holes of the contact are opposite a weld on the
teflon screen.
Installation: 17. Use the special wrench, to install the six socket head
bolts (1).
1. Move the new arcing contact (16) inside the cluster
18. Do a check if the arcing contact (16) is correctly centered
contact (6), to check for damage.
using the template (maximum deviation is 0.5 mm (0.02
2. Apply loctite to the thread of the central electrode (7). inch) ).
3. Use the bolt spanner, to install the arcing contact (16), 19. Install the new O - ring on the interruptor mounting
then install the central electrode (7) and the phosphorus- flange of the drive unit [Proc. 7.6].
bronze spring-ring. The distance between the top of 20. Attach a hoist with a hoisting belt to the middle flange
the arcing contact (16) and the spring-holder (14) must be (5) of the interruptor.
69 mm +1mm (2.716 inch +0.04 inch).
21. Install the adjustment bolt (11).
4. Connect the cylinder (13) to the spring-holder (14).
22. Install the flange (10), with the eight socket head bolts.
5. Install the cluster contact (6), with the hook spanner.
23. Adjust the interruptors using adjustment template
6. Apply a film of clean acid-free vaseline to the contact F23402 and secure them.
surfaces of both contacts.
24. Close the interruptor:
7. To remove the free movement of the cluster contact (6),
use the hook spanner to loosen and then tighten the • install the new O - ring [Proc. 7.6].
cluster contact (6)) again. Lock the cluster contact (6). • put the cover (2) in position on the interrupter
8. Use a bolt spanner, to install the stream-former (17). • install the six socket head bolts (1).
9. Apply loctite to the three locking screws, install them 25. Replenish the removable section of the circuit-breaker ,
to lock the stream-former (17). with SF6 gas until an overpressure of 0.5 bar is reached
10. To guarantee voltage stability, make sure the cluster [Proc. 7.8].
contact (6) is correctly centered. 26. Do the SF6 gas leak check [Proc. 7.3].
L-SEP 11. Use the bolt spanner, to install the teflon nozzle (18), 27. Changing molecular sieve filters
then lock it with the locking screws.
4 MAINTENANCE 28. When there are no leakages found, remove the SF6 gas
Inspection and maintenance procedures 12. Use the special guiding strips, to move the cylinder (13) [Proc. 7.8]].
➜ Circuit-breaker
into the laminated contacts (9).
29. Measure the resistance of the closed circuit-breaker
➜ Inspection 13. Sandpaper slightly the contact surfaces of the star- contact.
➜ Maintenance flange (12), then apply penetrox A.
30. Install the removable section of the circuit-breaker
[Proc. 1.21].
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Procedure 1.24.
Changing molecular 19
sieve filters (level 4)
Location: - circuit-breaker 1
When: - after inspection has indicated that 2
Information: - removing and replenishing SF6 gas
[Proc. 7.8]
- removing and re-fitting the remova- 3
ble section of the circuit-breaker
[Proc. 1.21]
- changing molecular sieve filter [Proc.
1.24] Removal: • turn the cover (2) and adjust the new contact (4) in the
- SF6 gas leakage check [Proc. 7.3]
centre using a pair of compasses
Materials: - fixed contact (partnr. 7365574) Make sure the bay 1. Put on protective clothing.
- O-ring (partnr. 7269907) • tighten the six head bolts (5)
- protective clothes
you are working on 2. Remove the removable section of the circuit-breaker
- full-face shield is disengaged. 3. Clean the inside of the interruptor and replace the
[Proc. 1.21].
- acid-free vaseline molecular sieve filter [Proc. 1.24].
3. Open the interruptor:
4. Install the new O-ring (3) [Proc. 7.6].
• remove the six socket head bolts (1)
5. Install the cover (2) on the interruptor, with the six head
• remove the cover (2) from the interrupter bolts (5).
• remove and discard the O-ring (3). 6. Replenish the removable section of the circuit-breaker,
4. Remove six socket head bolts (1), then remove the fixed with SF6 gas until an overpressure of 0.5 bar is reached
contact (4) from the contact holder. [Proc. 7.8].
7. Do the SF6 gas leakcheck [Proc. 7.3].
8. When there are no leakages found, remove the SF6 gas
Installation: [Proc. 7.8].
9. Install the removable section of the circuit-breaker
1. Clean the contact holder and apply a film of clean
[Proc. 1.21].
acid-free vaseline.
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2. Install the new contact (4), with the six head bolts (5).
4 MAINTENANCE To adjust the new contact (4), do these steps:
• put the cover (2) with the contact on top, on a sur-
➜ Circuit-breaker
face which is level
➜ Inspection
➜ Maintenance • put the side of the cover (2) against an upright rim
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Procedure 1.25.
Earthing the internals
of the circuit-breaker
compartment (level 4)??
When: - before entering the circuit-breaker
compartment
- (after removal of the removable sec-
tion of the circuit-breaker, [Proc.
1.21])
Hydraulic pump unit Hydraulic pump unit
Equipment: - earthing set, setnumber 7620567
Explanation
Although the capacitive stress on the internals of the 1. Remove the withdrawable section of the circuit-
circuit-breaker compartment is not dangerous it is advised breaker [Proc. 1.21].
to earth the following parts using the earthing device 2. Mount the plate (1) on the circuit-breaker compartment,
before entering the circuit-breaker compartment: using the hexagon head bolts (2) and blocker rings (2) .
a. the connection of the three circuit-breaker con-
tacts with the busbar disconnector contacts; 3. Fix the six earthing cables (3) to the mounting plate
using the hexagon head bolts (4), blocker rings (4),
b. the connection of the circuit-breaker contacts spring rings (4) and hexagonal nuts (4).
with the termination disconnector contacts: the
three conductors through the current transform- 4. Fix the three earthing strips (5) to the other side of three
ers. earthing cables (3).
The earth connection is made via a mounting plate on the 5. Fix the three plugs (6) on the other side of the remaining
enclosure of the circuit-breaker compartment. three cables (3).
6. Connect the three earthing strips (5) to (the intersec-
tions with the busbar disconnector contacts) using the
earthing stick (7).
7. Connect the three plugs (6) to (the intersections with
L-SEP the conductors through the current transformers) using
the earthing stick (7).
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Inspection and maintenance procedures 8. Check the earthing connections visually before enter-
➜ Circuit-breaker
ing the circuit-breaker compartment.
➜ Inspection
➜ Maintenance
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Procedure 2.1.
Blocking of the 3
disconnector (level 1)
1
Disconnector driving mechanism Disconnector driving mechanism
Location: - disconnector 1. Open the cam locks on the cover of the disconnector
- driving mechanism
driving mechanism.
When: - maintenance purposes
- extension of the busbar system or 2. Remove the cover to get access to the disconnector
cable driving mechanism.
Equipment: - blocking device (nr. 7624117) 3. Put the blocking device (1) over the end of the driving
- padlock shaft (3). The control contacts of the motor and the
driving shaft are now blocked.
Please Blocking the disconnector 4. Secure the blocking accessory (1),
note: causes the disconnector to with the padlock (2).
be mechanically and
electrically locked. 5. Install the cover and close the cam locks.
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➜ Disconnector
➜ Operational
➜ Inspection
➜ Maintenance
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Procedure 2.2. a 4
5
Manual operation of 1
the disconnector (level 1)
Disconnector driving mechanism Disconnector driving mechanism
Location: - disconnector Make sure the bay 1. Switch off the supply voltage and disconnect the 6. Turn the crank until the disconnector reaches its stop
- driving mechanism
you are about to multi-pole plug from the disconnector driving mecha- block.
When: - maintenance purposes work on is nism box. 7. Check the position of the disconnector on the position
- when there is no supply voltage disengaged.
- wpresent 2. Open the cam locks on the cover of the disconnector indicator (5).
Equipment: - crank (nr. 7616120)
driving mechanism. 8. Remove the crank.
3. Remove the cover to get access to the disconnector 9. Install the cover and close the cam locks.
driving mechanism.
Please Manual operation of the 10. Connect the multi-pole plug to the disconnector driving
4. Put the crank (6) over the end of the driving shaft (3). mechanism box and switch on the supply voltage.
note: disconnector bypasses the
electrical (inter) locking 5. Release the driving shaft with the release handle (4).
system. To open the disconnector: Turn clockwise
To close the disconnector: Turn counterclockwise.
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➜ Disconnector
➜ Operational
➜ Inspection
➜ Maintenance
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Procedure 2.3.
Inspecting the 4
disconnector driving
mechanism (level 2)
Make sure the bay 1. Switch off the supply voltage and disconnect the 6. Check if all moving parts are lubricated. If necessary,
Location: - driving mechanism box you are about to multi- pole plug from the disconnector driving mech- lubricate the disconnector driving mechanism [Proc.
work on is anism box. 2.6].
When: - once every five years
disengaged. 2. Open the cam locks on the cover of the disconnector 7. Do a check of the position of the disconnector on the
Equipment: - crank (nr. 7616120)
driving mechanism. position indicator.
3. Remove the cover to get access to the disconnector 8. Remove the crank (6).
driving mechanism. 9. Install the cover and close the cam locks.
4. Put the crank (6) over the end of the driving shaft and 10. Connect the multi-pole plug to the disconnector driving
manually switch the disconnector several times. mechanism box and switch on the supply voltage.
5. Release the driving shaft with the release handle (4).
To open the disconnector: Turn clockwise

To close the disconnector: Turn counter clockwise.
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➜ Disconnector
➜ Operational
➜ Inspection
➜ Maintenance
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Procedure 2.4. 7
Inspecting the 4
disconnector motor
(level 2)
1
Make sure the bay 1. Switch off the supply voltage and disconnect the
Location: - driving mechanism box you are about to multi-pole plug from the disconnector driving mecha-
- collector in motor work on is nism box.
- brushes in motor disengaged. 2. Open the cam locks on the cover of the disconnector
Frequency: - once every ten years driving mechanism.
Equipment: - blocking device (nr. 7624117)
3. Remove the cover to get access to the disconnector
- padlock
- a small mirror driving mechanism.
4. If the disconnector is not mechanically blocked,
install the blocking device (1) and a padlock (2).
5. Release the driving shaft with the release handle (4).
6. Inspect the motor (7) unit :
- Check the brushes for dirt and wear.
- Check the collector for dirt and wear.
7. Remove the padlock (2)) and the blocking device (1), if
necessary.
8. Install the cover and close the cam locks.
L-SEP 9. Connect the multi-pole plug to the disconnector driv-
ing mechanism box and switch on the supply voltage.
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➜ Disconnector
➜ Operational
➜ Inspection
➜ Maintenance
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Procedure 2.5.
Inspecting the 5
the disconnector (level 1)
Disconnector drive unit
Make sure the bay 1. Remove the mechanical blocking device, if installed
Location: - Local Control Panel (LCP) switch or busbar you are [Proc. 2.1].
about to work on is 2. Switch the disconnector using the switch on the
Information: - twice every year
disengaged. Local Control Panel (LCP). Depending on the initial
When: - blocking of the disconnector [Proc.
2.1] position the disconnector will open (O) or close (I).
Equipment: - none 3. Switch the disconnector again using the switch on
the LCP.
Note:
The position of the disconnector is displayed on theo-
perating panel and on the position indicator (5) of the
disconnector.
CAUTION By electrically switching on the LCP, all electrical and

mechanical locking systems are included in the relevant
station circuit.

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➜ Disconnector
➜ Operational
➜ Inspection
➜ Maintenance
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Procedure 2.6.
Lubrication of the
disconnector driving
mechanism (level 2)
Location: - disconnector driving mechanism you are about to multi-pole plug from the disconnector driving mecha-
work on is nism box.
When: - after inspection, if necessary
disengaged. 2. Open the cam locks on the cover of the disconnector
Information: - manual operation of disconnector
[Proc. 2.2] driving mechanism.
Equipment: - lubricant (Molycote BR 2) 3. Remove the cover to get access to the disconnector
- brush driving mechanism.
4. Manually operate the disconnector [Proc. 2.2], then
lubricate all moving parts slightly, using a brush with
lubricant.
5. Install the cover and close the cam locks.
6. Connect the multi-pole plug to the disconnector driv-
ing mechanism box and switch on the supply voltage.
L-SEP
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➜ Disconnector
➜ Operational
➜ Inspection
➜ Maintenance
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Procedure 2.7. 7
Changing the
disconnector motor
(level 3)
1
Removal:
Location: - disconnector driving mechanism
Installation:
When: - the motor is not operating
you are about to multi-pole plug from the disconnector driving mecha- 1. Install the motor (7) on the motor support bracket, with
- correctly
work on is nism box. the four socket head bolts and the retainer washers.
Information: - manual operation of disconnector
disengaged. 2. Open the cam locks on the cover of the disconnector 2. Install the motor (7) on the disconnector drive mecha-
[Proc. 2.2]
- lubrication of disconnector driving driving mechanism. nism, with the two socket head bolts and the retainer
mechanism [Proc. 2.6] washers.
- inspecting the electrical operation of 3. Remove the cover to get access to the disconnector
the disconnector [Proc. 2.5] driving mechanism. 3. Connect the wiring of the motor (7) to the terminal block.
Equipment: - motor 220 VDC (partnr. 8000415) Check the connections.
4. If the disconnector is not mechanically blocked,
- blocking device
install the blocking device (1) and a padlock (2). 4. Remove the blocking device (1) and the padlock (2).
- (nr. 7624117)
- padlock 5. Make note of the installation sequence of the colored 5. Make sure the moving parts are lubricated.
wiring. 6. In order to check if the mechanism is running smoothly,
6. Disconnect the wiring of the motor (7) from the termi- manually switch the disconnector a number of times
nal block. [Proc. 2.2].
7. Loosen the motor support bracket by removing the 7. Install the cover and close the cam locks.
two socket head bolts and the retainer washers. 8. Connect the multi-pole plug to the disconnector driving
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8. Remove the motor (7) from the motor support bracket mechanism box and switch on the supply voltage.
4 MAINTENANCE by removing the four socket head bolts and the 9. Inspect the electrical operation of the disconnector
Inspection and maintenance procedures retainer washers. [Proc. 2.5].
➜ Disconnector 9. Remove the motor (7) from the motor support bracket
➜ Operational by removing the four socket head bolts and the
➜ Inspection retainer washers.
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3 3 3
Procedure 3.1.
Removing and
returning the cover of 1
the earthing switch
(level 1)
3 3
4 5
Earthing switch
Removal:
Location: - busbar
- termination compartment 1. Switch off the supply voltage.
When: - for inspection and maintenance pur-
2. Disconnect the multi-pole plug (1) from the earthing
poses
- in order to manually switch the earth- switch.
ing switch 3. Remove the padlock (2).
- for measurement purposes
Equipment: - none 4. Pull the blocking pin (4) out of the earthing switch.
5. Remove the ‘fixed’ part (5) of the locking system.
6. Remove the five cap nuts (3).
7. Carefully remove the cover from the earthing switch.
Installation:
1. Carefully install the cover on the earthing switch,

with the five cap nuts (3).
2. Install the ‘fixed’ part (5).
3. Push the blocking pin (4) into the earthing switch.
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4. Install the padlock (2).
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5. Connect the multi-pole plug (1).
➜ Earthing Switch 6. Switch on the supply voltage.
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Procedure 3.2.
Mechanically
blocking the
earthing switch (level 1)
Earthing switch Earthing switch
Location: - busbar
- termination compartment 1. Push the blocking pin (4) into the earthing switch.
When: - the earthing switch can be blocked in
the opened and closed position
2. Install the padlock (2).
- in operational conditions
- maintenance/extending of the instal-
lation
- testing
Equipment: - blocking pin (nr. 7624917)
- padlock
Please Blocking the earthing

note: switch causes
the earthing switch to be
mechanically and
electrically blocked.
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➜ Earthing Switch
➜ Operational
➜ Inspection
➜ Maintenance
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Procedure 3.3.
Manual operation of
the earthing switch
(level 1)
8
Earthing switch driving mechanism
Location: - busbar
- termination Termination Make sure the bay and the high voltage cables Opening the earthing switch:
- earthing switch driving mechanism
earthing switch: are disengaged.
Information: - removing and returning the cover 1. Put the crank (6) on the stud. Turn the crank (6) until the
[Proc. 3.1] driving cam (8) has made a 2/3 rotation. The earthing
When: - when there is no supply voltage Busbar earthing Make sure the busbar is disengaged. switch is now in the open position.
present switch: Note: The position of the earthing switch is shown on the
Equipment: - crank (nr.3510174)
position indicator (7).
Please Manual operation of the 1. Remove the cover from the earthing switch [Proc. 2. Remove the crank (6) from the stud of the gearbox.
note: earthing switch bypasses 3.1]. 3. Install the cover on the earthing switch [Proc. 3.1].
the electrical locking
system.
Closing the earthing switch:
1. Put the crank (6) on the stud of the gearbox.

2. Turn the crank (6) until the earthing switch reaches
the closed position.
Note:
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position indicator (7).
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➜ Earthing Switch
➜ Operational
➜ Inspection
➜ Maintenance
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Procedure 3.4.
Inspecting the 1
auxiliary contacts
(level 2)
Location: - earthing switch

- earthing switch driving mechanism Termination Make sure the bay and the high voltage cables Note:
Information: - removing and returning the cover earthing switch: are disengaged. All auxiliary contact (1)s must be inspected in the opened
[Proc. 3.1] and closed position.
- manual operation of the earthing
switch [Proc. 3.3] 5. Install the cover on the earthing switch [Proc. 3.3].
Busbar earthing Make sure the busbar is disengaged.
When: - once every ten years switch:
Equipment: - feeler gauge 0.5 mm (0.02 inch)
- multi-meter
1. Remove the cover from the earthing switch [Proc.
3.1].
2. Inspect the closed auxiliary contact (1)s for so called
'overtravel'. It must be possible to depress a closed
auxiliary contact for approximately 0.5 mm (0.02 inch).
You can measure this distance by using a feeler
gauge. In this position of the earthingswitch you can
check if the opened auxiliary contacts can be
switched smoothly by using a multi-meter.
3. Switch the earthing switch to the other position
[Proc. 3.3].
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4. Inspect the auxiliary contact (1)s again.
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➜ Earthing Switch
➜ Operational
➜ Inspection
➜ Maintenance
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Procedure 3.5.
Inspecting the motor
(level 2)
Location: - earthing switch driving mechanism

- brushes of the motor
- collector of the motor
Information: - removing and returning the cover 1. Remove the cover from the earthing switch [Proc.
[Proc. 3.1] 3.3].
Frequency: - once every ten years 2. Check the brushes of the motor (2) for dirt and wear.
Equipment: - none 3. Check the collector of the motor (2) for dirt and wear.
4. Install the cover on the earthing switch [Proc. 3.3].
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➜ Earthing Switch
➜ Operational
➜ Inspection
➜ Maintenance
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Procedure 3.6.
Inspecting the earthing
switch driving
mechanism (level 2)

- earthing switch driving mechanism Termination Make sure the bay and the high voltage cables
Information: - removing and returning the cover earthing switch: are disengaged.
[Proc. 3.1]
- lubrication of the earthing switch
[Proc. 3.8]
Frequency: - once every ten years switch:
Equipment: - none

3.3].
2. Make sure the moving parts of the earthing switch
are lubricated. If necessary, lubricate them [Proc.
3.8].
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➜ Earthing Switch
➜ Operational
➜ Inspection
➜ Maintenance
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Procedure 3.7.
Inspecting the
the earthing switch
(level 1)
Earthing switch
Termination Make sure the bay and the high voltage cables CAUTION
Location: - Local Control Panel (LCP) switch
earthing switch: are disengaged.
Frequency: - twice every year
By electrically switching on the LCP, all electrical and
Equipment: - none
mechanical locking systems are included in the relevant
station circuit.
switch:
1. Remove the blocking pin, if installed [Proc. 3.2].
2. Switch the earthing switch using the switch on the
Local Control Panel (LCP).
3. Depending on the position of the earthing switch, it
will open or close.
4. Switch the earthing switch again using the switch on
the LCP.
Note:
The position of the earthing switch is shown on the
LCP and on the mechanical position indicator (3) of the
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➜ Earthing Switch
➜ Operational
➜ Inspection
➜ Maintenance
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Procedure 3.8.
Lubrication of the
earthing switch
driving mechanism
(level 2)
Location: - earthing switch driving mechanism

Termination Make sure the bay and the high voltage cablesare
earthing switch: disengaged.
Information: - removing and returning the cover
[Proc. 3.1]
When: - once every five years Busbar earthing Make sure the busbar is disengaged.
- if dry moving parts have been detect-
ed
switch:
Equipment: - lubricant (Molycote BR 2)
- brush
3.1].
2. Lubricate all moving parts slightly, using a brush with
lubricant.
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➜ Earthing Switch
➜ Operational
➜ Inspection
➜ Maintenance
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Procedure 3.9. 7. Remove the three bolts and retainer washers that
3 1
attach the motor (1) to the gear box (3). Remove the
Changing the earthing motor (1).
switch motor (level 3) Installation:
1. Remove the gear wheel from the shaft of the

motor (1) and install it on the shaft of the new
2 motor (1).
2. Install the new motor (1) on the support frame of
4
the gear box (3), with the three bolts and retainer
washers.
Note:
Earthing switch driving mechanism To change the motor (1) without removing the gear
- earthing switch driving mechanism box (3), do not follow the steps 3 and 4.
When: - when the motor is not functioning
properly Removal: 3. Install the gear box (3) to the bracket (4), with the four bolts
and washers.
Information: - removing and returning the cover
[Proc. 3.1]
Termination Make sure the bay and the high voltage cablesare 4. Connect the rod assembly (2) to the gear box (3), with the
- manual operation of the earthing earthing switch: disengaged. pin.
switch [Proc. 3.3]
- inspecting the electrical operation of 5. Connect the wiring to the motor (1).
the earthing switch [Proc. 3.7] Busbar earthing Make sure the busbar is disengaged. 6. Manually switch the earthing switch to the open posi-
Equipment: - motor 220 VDC (partnr. 7153551) switch: tion [Proc. 3.3].
1. Remove the cover from the earthing switch [Proc. 8. Inspect the electrical operation of the earthing switch
3.1]. [Proc. 3.7].
2. Make sure the earthing switch is switched in the
closed position [Proc. 3.3].
3. Disconnect the wiring from the motor (1). Make a note
of the installation sequence of the wiring.
4. Remove the pin and the rod assembly (2) from the gear
box (3). Keep the pin.
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To change the motor (1) without removing the gear
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Inspection and maintenance procedures box (3), do not follow the steps 6 to 8 inclusive.
➜ Earthing Switch 5. Remove the four bolts and washers which attach the
➜ Operational gear box (3) to the bracket (4).
➜ Inspection 6. Remove the gear box (3) together with the motor (1).
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Procedure 3.10.
Removing and
returning the earthing
switch (level 4)
Location: - busbar
- termination compartment Removal: Installation:
When: - for inspection and maintenance pur-
poses Termination Make sure the bay and the high voltage cables 1. Install the new O-ring on the mounting flange of the
Information: - removing and replenishing SF6 earthing switch: are disengaged. busbar-/termination compartment [Proc. 7.6].
- gas/ gas conditioning [Proc. 7.8]
- O-rings [Proc. 7.6] 2. Put the earthing switch in position. Make sure the
- SF6 gas leakage check [Proc. 7.3] earthing switch is in the open position.
Equipment: - O-ring (partnr. 7699024) switch: 3. Install the 22 nuts. Do not tighten them.
- eye bolt
- torque wrench 39 Nm (4.4 lbf.in) 4. Adjust the torque wrench to 39 Nm (4.4 lbf.in), then
tighten the 22 nuts crosswise.
3.1]. 5. Remove the hoist and the eye bolt from the earthing
switch.
2. Remove the SF6-gas from the relevant compartment
[Proc. 7.8]. 6. Fill the compartment, with SF6-gas [Proc. 7.8].
3. Attach the earthing switch to a hoist using an eye- 7. Do the SF6-gas leakage check [Proc. 7.3].
bolt. 8. If removed during the removal, connect the earthing
4. If installed, remove the earthing bar from the earthing bar.
switch. 9. Install the cover on the earthing switch [Proc. 3.3].
L-SEP 5. Remove the 22 nuts, then remove the earthing switch.
4 MAINTENANCE 6. Remove the O-ring which is between the earthing
Inspection and maintenance procedures switch and the busbar-/termination compartment.
➜ Earthing Switch Cut the O-ring to make it unserviceable.
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➜ Inspection
➜ Maintenance
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Procedure 4.1.
Using test probes at
the termination
4
compartment (level 3)
placing and removing test
probes:
- HV DC probes
- Current probes
Location: - termination compartment

- termination measuring wads L-SEP rear view, termination compartment
When: - measuring of contact resistance in
main circuit
- detection of cable faults Installation • In the unlikely event the measured gas density after exe-
- burn out of cable faults cuting the procedure is below the alarm level (see survey
- high voltage DC testing of cables
Note: of operating conditions) gas must be replenished [Proc.
- measuring current transformers
7.7].
Information: - blocking of disconnector [Proc. 2.1] • The installation procedures for the HV DC test probes
- manual operation of earthing switch and the current test probes are the same. • Elin advises to measure the gas density [Proc. 7.1] before
[Proc. 3.3] and after executing this procedure. The gas density at the
- SF6 gas leakcheck [Proc. 7.3]
• HV DC cable testing must be done with a good gas qua-
end of this procedure should be noted as the new point
- measuring of SF6 gas quality [Proc. lity at nominal density in the compartment. It is recom-
of..............
7.4][Proc. 7.5] mended to do a test of the gas quality in the termination
- installation of O-rings [Proc. 7.6] compartment [Proc. 7.4][Proc. 7.5]. (continues on next page) >>
Materials: - HV DC probe (partnr. 7602869)
• During the execution of this procedure it is possible that
- current probe (partnr. 7624418)
- test probe bushing mechanism (part- a small amount of SF6-gas will be lost. This may occur at
nr. 7624530) the moment of insertion/pull out as well as during the
- spanner set (partnr. 7613576 and time the test probes are placed in position. The sealing
8000253) of the probes, is for the convenience of operation, less
- O-rings (partnr. 7002319)
perfect than the sealing of the protective cap.
Please, take into account that:
• the time span between removal of the protective cap
and insertion of the probe remain as short as possible;
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• the probes are not inserted longer than necessary;
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cing of the protective cap remains as short as possible
➜ Test probes reference.
➜ Operational
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Using test probes at 1
the termination
compartment (level 3) 1
2
3
probes:
- HV DC probes 4
5 4
- Current probes
>> 6. If necessary, loosen the hexagon screw, size 3 (2) so that it

can not block thetest probe (1) during installation. Dam-
age to the bush (3) can occur.
Make sure the bay 1. Block the disconnector in the opened position [Proc. 7. Install the test probe (1) into the thread inside the measur-
and the high 2.1]. ing fitting (4) , and tighten it. For the current test probe,
voltage cables are 2. Make sure the earthing switch is in the closed posi-
you can use an open spanner wrench.
disengaged. tion [Proc. 3.3]. 8. Turn the hexagon screw, size 3 (2) into the test probe (1) to
lock it.
For the HV DC cable testing procedure, the next steps
must be done for the three phases. 9. Make sure the hexagon screw, size 3 (2) is free from the
bush (3). Damage to the bush can occur.
3. Remove the padloch from the cover. remove the 10. Remove the hexagon screw, size 4 (5) which is opposite to
cover the hexagon screw, size 3 (2). Keep the screw
4. Remove the protective cap from the measuring fit- 11. Use a pocket-torch to inspect through the inspection
ting: ports (12) located near the measuring fittings whether
- Use the spanner set to loosen the copperring by the test probe is installed correctly and the voltage
turning the protective cap counterclockwise. transformer is disconnected.
- Turn the copperring clockwise untill it is completely
free from the protective cap. (continues on next page) >>
L-SEP - Remove the protective cap by turning it
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counterclockwise.
Inspection and maintenance procedures - Remove the copperring.
➜ Test probes 5. Make sure the test probe (1) is free from dust and
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the termination 1 13
7
probes:
- HV DC probes 6
- Current probes
8 9 6 9 1
>> 8. Turn the ring (7) and remove the pin (8), to disconnect the
test-probe bushing mechanism (10) from the base plate (6)
1. Install the base plate (6) on the thread of the measuring with the spare nut (13).
fitting (4). 9. Install the pin (8) in the test-probe bushing mechanism (10)
2. Turn the ring (7), so that you can remove the pin (8). and lock it with the ring (7).
Keep the pin (8). 10. Now the test probe (1) is ready for the test procedure.
3. Hold the hold plate (9) in position on the test probe (1).
4. Put the test-probe bushing mechanism (10) through the When using HV DC test probe, the maximum DC Voltage is
hold plate (9) and in position on the base plate (6). 300kV.
5. Install the pin (8) to connect the base plate (6) to the
When using a current probe, take account of the following
test-probe bushing mechanism (10), then turn the ring (7)
time limits:
to lock the pin (8).
6. Turn the handle of the test-probe bushing
mechanism (10) to push the test probe (1) to the compart-
ment.
7. When the hole in the hold plate (9) is aligned with the
hole in the base plate (6), secure the hold plate (9) with
L-SEP the pin (8) to hold the testprobe in its position.
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➜ Operational
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the termination 1 13
7
probes:
- HV DC probes 6
- Current probes
8 9 6 9 1
Removal 6. Turn the handle of the test-probe bushing mechanism (10)

until the square nut (14) is in position on the push-
Note: bracket (15).
The removal procedures for the HV DC test probes 7. Remove the pin (8) from the hold plate (9)
and the current test probes are the same.
Note:
Make sure the bay 1. Block the disconnector in the opened position [Proc. If the voltage transformer must be disconnected from
and the high 2.1]. the primary conductors, then do not follow the steps 9
voltage cables are and 11.
2. Make sure the earthing switch is in the closed posi-
disengaged.
tion [Proc. 3.3]. 8. Carefully turn the handle to push the test probe (1) further
3. Turn the ring (7), so that you can remove the pin (8). into the compartment to unlock the voltage transformer
Keep the pin (8). isolating device.
4. Put the test-probe bushing mechanism (10) in position on 9. Turn the handle (16) to remove the test probe (1) from the
the base plate (6). compartment. Make sure the test probe (1) pushes
against the hold plate (9), while turning the handle.
5. Install the pin (8) to connect the base plate (6) to the
test-probe bushing mechanism (10), then turn the ring (7) (continues on next page) >>
to lock the pin (8).
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➜ Test probes
➜ Operational
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Using test probes at
the termination 1 13 6
compartment (level 3) 1
7
probes:
- HV DC probes 4
- Current probes
8 9 6
1. Use a pocket-torch to inspect through the inspection 8. Use the spanner set, to install the protective cap on the
ports (12) located near the measuring fittings whether measuring fitting (4):
the voltage transformer isolating device is con- - Install the protective cap on the
nected to the voltage transformer. If not, follow steps measuring fitting (4).
9 and 10 again. - Tighten the copper ring on the protective cap.
2. Turn the ring (7) and remove the pin (8) to disconnect 9. Inspect the measuring fitting (4)s for SF6 gas leakage
the test-probe bushing mechanism (10) from the base [Proc. 7.3].
plate (6). 10. Replace the cover and place the padlock
3. Remove the base plate (6) from the measuring fitting (4).
4. Install the hexagon screw, size 4 (5) into the measuring
fitting (4). Make sure you install the hexagon screw, size 1
4 (5) opposite to the hexagon screw, size 3 (2).
5. Loosen the hexagon screw, size 3 (2). Make sure the hexa-
gon screw, size 3 (2) does not block the test probe (1).
Damage to bush (3) can occur.
2
6. Remove the test probe (1) from the measuring fitting (4).
3
For the current test probe, you can use an open span-
L-SEP ner wrench. 5 4
7. Put the copper ring with a the O-ring [Proc. 7.6] on the
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Procedure 5.1.
Assembling/
disassembling
multi-pole plugs (level 3)
Location: - able connections of the secundary

circuit
When: - when contact points are probably
damaged
Equipment: - Assembling contact points: Multi pole plug (female)
Assembling wires to the contact
points is done by using tongs type:
Harting: HAN 0.14/2.5 mm2 The cable connections of the secundary circuit are
0999 0000110
equiped with multi-pole plugs made by Harting.
- Disassembling contact points:
Disassembling the contact points
The multi-pole plugs have guiding pins and bushes
from the multi-pole plug is done by mounted on the corners. These guarantee correct
using the depressing tool type: Hart- positioning.
ing HAN D/R15
By using a different arrangement of guiding pins and
bushes for each multi-pole plug, incorrect installation is
prevented.
When the multi-pole plug is installed, it is

secured by two clamps.
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➜ Multi-pole plugs
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Procedure 6.1.
Disengaging a bay for
maintenance and
extension purposes
(level 1)
Location: - remote operation

- Local Control Panel
When: - for maintenance purposes
- when the system is being extended
1. Open the circuit-breaker [Proc. 1.2].
2. Open the disconnectors of the circuit-breaker com-
partment [Proc. 2.2] or [Proc. 1.2].
3. If necessary, switch off the hydraulic pump motor
supply voltage.
4. If present, disengage the high voltage cables on the
cable termination compartment-side of the system.
5. Close the termination earthing switches.
6. If necessary, lock all components and/or remove all
multi-pole plugs.
7. If necessary, decrease the oil pressure by opening
the hydraulic drive unit»s bypass tap [Proc. 1.15].
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➜ Operational
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Procedure 6.2.
Disengaging a bay in
operational situations
(level 1)
Location: - remote operation

- Local Control Panel
When: - operational situations
1. Open the circuit-breaker [Proc. 1.2].

2. Open the disconnectors of the circuit-breaker com-
partment [Proc. 2.2] or [Proc. 2.5].
3. If present, disengage the high voltage cables on the
termination compartment-side of the system.
4. Close the termination earthing switches.
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Procedure 7.1.
Establishing insulating gas extinguishing gas
gasdensity P-T (level 2) max. density 28.2kg/m3 64 kg/m3
filling density 26.5kg/m3 58 kg/m3
min. density 23 kg/m3 46 kg/m3
max. amb. temp. 40 °C 40 °C
Location: - for maintenance purposes max. gas temp. 60 °C 60 °C
Materials: - SF6-gas density table min. gas temp -5 °C -5 °C
- P-T diagram
- temperature meter
- precision manometer (partnr.
7624542) SF6-gas density table (20°C) P-T diagram insulation gas
First check the specified effective range of the SF6-gas

density in the SF6-gas density table.
To find out the P-T density you must:
1. Connect the precision manometer to the relevant

compartment.
2. Observe the indicated pressure on the precision
manometer.
3. Measure the temperature of the compartment by
placing a thermometer on the highest self closing
coupling of that compartment.
4. Find the gas density using the P-T diagram.
Note:
The P-T diagram uses values in absolute bar, whe-
reas the manometer on the replenishment equipment
records values in barg (bar overpressure). This
L-SEP means that 1 bar should be added to the measured
pressure before using the P-T diagram P-T diagram extinguishing gas
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Procedure 7.2. 1
Replenishment 2
equipment
3
Location: - before replenishing SF6 gas

Materials: - new SF6 gas
Replenishment equipment
Before the SF6 -gas of a compartment can be replenished, -attach the high pressure pipe. Use the open
the replenishment equipment must be prepared for use. spanner wrench to carefully tighten the coupling.
1. Make sure that the equipment has a sufficiently filled The pipes of the replenishment equipment must now be
bottle of gas. ventilated.
2. This can be done by closing the reducing valve (3) of the
4. Open the gas bottle. The pressure is indicated on the
replenisment equipment. Turn the valve anti-clock-
high pressure manometer (2). A full gas bottle will yield
wise then open the gas bottle tap.
apressure of approximately 20 bar.
3. Record the indicated value on the high pressure
5. Now open the reducing valve (3) until the low pressure
manometer (2) (A full bottle of gas will show a value of
manometer (1) indicates a pressure of 3 bar.
approximately 20 bar). If the high pressure mano-
meter indicates less than 20 bar, the gas bottle is not 6. In order to ventilate all the pipes, you must press a
sufficiently filled and will have to be replaced before round bar on the one way valve (4). This is located at the
you can continue. To do this: end of the low pressure pipe connection piece.
-close the gas bottle The replenishment system is now ventilated, filled with gas
-detach the high pressure pipe from the bottle and ready to use.
using an open spanner wrench.
-place a protection cap over the gas bottle tap
-release the safety chain of the replenishment
L-SEP equipment
4 MAINTENANCE -remove the gas bottle
Inspection and maintenance procedures -replace the empty gas bottle with a full one and
➜ Gassystem
fasten the safety chain
-remove the protective cap from the new gas
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Procedure 7.3. 5
Searching for leaks
using the TIF detector 8
9
(level 2) 10
Location: - complete installation 6

- connections between the compart-
ments filled with SF6 gas 7
When: - SF6 gas leakage
Equipment: - leak-detector TIF 5750 UC (nr.
7139260)
Leak detector
Make sure the bay 1. Switch off the supply-voltage and disconnect the 3. Hold the detector in front of the installation to be
you are working on multi-pole plugs from the driving mechanisms of the inspected. If the detector measures SF6 gas, the inter-
is disengaged. bays to be inspected. mittent 'beep' sound increases and more LED leak
indicators (9) come on.
2. Do these steps, to do a check if the detector is ser-
viceable: 4. To find the location of the leak, push the reset-button (6)
on the probe handle (7) to adjust the sensitivity of the
a. Before you switch on the detector, make sure the
detector again. The intermittent 'beep' sound
sensor-tip sensor-tip (5) is clean.
decreases and a number of LED leak indicators (9) go off.
b. Set the Scan-switch (10) to NORM.
Note:
c. Hold the detector without a movement in an If the reset-button (6) is pushed in front of a large leak,
area free of SF6 gas (outdoors), then set the OFF/ then the detector can only measure a higher quantity of
Selector-switch (8) to HFC (134a). A 'beep' sound SF6 gas.
comes on intermittently.
5. Move the sensor-tip (5) slowly sideways (Ø5 cm/second
d. After six 'beeps', hold the detector adjacent to an or Ø 2 inches/second) and slowly towards the surface,
opened SF6 gas supply (for example a partially at a distance of no more than 5mm (2 inches). Push the
opened bottle filled with SF6 gas). The intermittent reset-button (6) as many as necessary to find the leak.
'beep' sound increases and more LED leak
Note:
indicators (9) come on. Do not push the reset-button (6)
The SF6 gas collects at low points in the area where the
L-SEP on the probe handle (7) at this time.
installation is installed, because this gas is about five
times heavier than air.
4 MAINTENANCE The detector also operates when it measures solvents or
Inspection and maintenance procedures 6. If necessary, do the complete procedure again to make
alcohol. Make sure these are not present when the sensitivity
➜ Gassystem sure the location of the leak has been found.
of the detector is adjusted.
➜ General 7. If a leak has been found, then contact the Service
Department of Elin Holec High Voltage BV.
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Procedure 7.4.
Measuring of the SF6- 11
gas quality;
Step 1: Measuring the 12 13
11
air percentage (level 3)

14
- The measuring of the SF6 quality
consists of two steps:
1 measuring the air percentage 14
2 measuring the dew point
Location: - self closing coupling compartment Oxygen meter Oxygen meter

When: - once every ten years
- before opening a compartment
- after a compartment has been re-
1. Check the battery voltage of the oxygen meter before 6. In order to calibrate the oxygen meter, you must use the
plenished
using it. Use the meter range (11) to check the battery calibration button (14).
Information: - quality requirements of the insulating
gas level of the oxygen meter.
Equipment: - oxygen meter Teledyne (partnr. The battery limit is indicated on the scale (12). Move the calibration button from the "lock" position and
7620695) calibrate the meter by turning it.
2. Turn the meter range (11) to the battery test position
and hold it there. 7. Turn the calibration button until the needle reaches the
red line indicated on the scale.
The pointer will indicate the current battery voltage. 8. Return the calibration button to the "lock" position and
If the battery voltage is below the battery limit, turn the meter range switch to the off position. The oxy-
recharge the batteries before proceeding. gen meter is now calibrated and ready to use.
9. Attach the oxygen meter probe (13) to the attachment
3. Release the meter range switch. on the feed pipe.
4. You must now calibrate the oxygen meter to the air of 10. Remove the self closing coupling's protective cap from
the surroundings. Remove the cover from the probe the compartment which is to be measured.
sensor (13). Ensure that this is done in an environment
free of SF6 -gas. Pause a moment to let the sensor 11. Connect the other accessory with closed tap to the
adjust to the surroundings. compartment's selfclosing coupling .
L-SEP 5. Turn the meter range switch to the "Hl" position.
4 MAINTENANCE
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➜ General
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Procedure 7.4. (continued) )Maximun admissable pollution of SF6 gas (L-SEP)
Measuring of the low new gas used gas

SF6-gas quality; Step high
Air 0.05 % 2%
1: Measuring the air

Water: - insulating gas 15 ppmw (-40°C) dewpoint Td < Tcomp. -25°C *
medium - switching gas 15 ppmw (-40°C) dewpoint Td < Tcomp. -40°C
percentage (level 3) Hydrolysable hydrofluo- 1.0 ppmw

ric acids (such as HF)
1.0 ppmw
Degree of acidity (HF) 0.3 ppmw 0.3 ppmw

Equipment: - oxygen meter Teledyne (partnr. CF4 0.05 % 0.05 %
7620695)
- quality requirements table Oil 10 ppmw 50 ppmw
*Td = Dewpoint temperature
- Tcomp = The temperature measured at the highest self closing valve
Scale of the oxygen meter
Quality requirements table
>> Note:
12. You must now partially open the accessory tap so In order to compare the observed value with the indica-
that the SF6 -gas slowly flows through the probe. ted values in the quality requirements table, you must
first convert the oxygen percentage to air percentage.
13. Use the meter range switch. Set the meter range
This is done by multiplying the observed oxygen value
switch to the Hl, MED or LOW positions.
by five.
Choose the position wich provides the scale allowing
you to take the best reading of the oxygen percent- O2-percentage x 5 = air percentage
age.
14. Close the accessory»s tap as soon as you have taken
the reading of the oxygen percentage. Use the quality requirements table to check if the
15. Detach the feed pipe and accessory from the com- observed value meets the requirements of less than
partment. two percent. If a surplus of air is detected in the
16. Switch the oxygen meter off using the meter range SF6 -gas, the gas no longer conforms to the quality
switch. requirements. This means that the gas must be remo-
17. Remove the feed pipe from the oxygen meter and ved from the compartment and, if desired, regenerated
replace the probe's sensor cover. by the service unit.
L-SEP 18. Turn the meter range switch to "off".
If the observed value of air percentage meets the
4 MAINTENANCE requirements, you can proceed to the second step.
➜ Gassystem This second step is the measuring of the dew point.
➜ General
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Procedure 7.5.
Measuring of the SF6-
15
gas quality;
Step 2: Measuring the 16
dew point (level 3) 20 21
17
- The measuring of the SF6 quality
consists of two steps:
1 measuring the air percentage 18
2 measuring the dew point 19
Location: - self closing coupling compartment

When: - once every ten years
- before opening a compartment
- after a compartment has been re-
plenished
Note: 3. Raise the head of the instrument (15) by hand and pump
In this manual only brief operating instructions on it up and down a few times, ending in the raised posi-
Information: - quality requirements of the insulating
gas how to use the SHAW dewpoint meter are given. tion.
Equipment: - dewpointmeter SHAW, (partnumber Please refer to the supplier»s instruction manual for 4. After about 1 minute (not critical, but not more than a
7603153, setnumber 7603115) with more information when required. few minutes) check the instrument reading. It should be
accessory
at the Automatic Calibration line. It is not critical within
Check the batteries: 1 or 2 degrees.
5. If the reading requires adjustment locate the calibration
1. Select the battery check position using the function potentiometer (17) on the front panel of the instrument.
selector switch & knob (18).
2. The reading should be in the green sector, or to the Using the small screwdriver provided, turn the control:
right of it. - clockwise to increase the reading (wetter)
- anticlockwise to decrease the reading.
3. If the reading is to the left of the green sector (drier),
then the batteries should be replaced.
6. Close the instrument head.
Check the instrument’s calibration:
The instrument should be calibrated if it has not been used (continues on next page) >>
L-SEP for a few weeks.
4 MAINTENANCE
Inspection and maintenance procedures 1. If the instrument is a dual range model, select the
standard (less sensitive) range.
➜ Gassystem
➜ General 2. Ensure that no gas sample is connected to the instru-
ment head connections.
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Measuring of the SF6-
gas quality; Step 2:
Measuring the dew
point (level 3)
Test procedure Note: continued

• if in doubt about the suitability of the sample flow rate, or
1. Connect the PTFE sample pipe supplied with the the materials of the sample pipe being used, increase the
instrument between the compartment and the inlet sample flow rate after the final reading has been obtained.
connection (20), using the accessory. Ensure that the If the instrument moves to a drier reading, this indicates
sample valve on the accessory is closed when con- that the original flow rate was too low, or that there is a
necting the pipe to the compartment. leak in the system allowing ambient moisture into the
2. Once the pipe is attached, partially open the tap. sample, or that the sample pipe itself is still wet.
Adjust the sample valve to give a gentle flow through
the instrument. 6. Close the tap on the accessory.
3. Allow the sample to flow for 2 or 3 minutes in order to 7. Detach the sample pipe from the compartment.
purge the sample pipe.
8. You can now use the quality requirements table (see
4. Place a finger over the outlet connection of the preceding page) to check if the observed dewpoint
instrument head (15), and the sample pressure will temperature meets the specifications. If the gas no
cause the head to open. longer conforms to the quality requirements it must be
5. The instrument reading will move up the scale (wet- removed from the compartment and, if desired, regen-
ter), and then stabilize. When there is no further erated by the service unit [Proc. 7.7].
change in reading, note the final result. 9. After the test is complete, and if continuous reading is
L-SEP
Note: not needed, close the instrument head ready for the
4 MAINTENANCE next test. If the observed dewpoint temperature meets
• if the reading moves up the scale (wetter) and then
Inspection and maintenance procedures the requirements, you may replace the self closing cou-
moves down the scale (drier) then either the sample
➜ Gassystem pling»s protective cap.
pipe was not purged enough before the head was rai-
➜ General sed, or the sample is becoming drier during the test.
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Procedure 7.6.
O-rings
Storage:
O-rings must be stored in dark plastic bags. A label with

specifications has to be attached.
Installation:
To prevent leakages, always use new O-rings during

installation. Make sure the O-ring is clean and not
damaged. Also check the O-ring groove and the counter
part on the compartment to be sealed.
If the O-ring is twisted, because of storage, hang it out for

a while.
Slightly lubricate the O-ring, with Silicone MS4.
If necessary, the O-ring can be kept in position by

applying slightly thicker Silicone 111 at some places.
L-SEP
To avoid shifting during sealing, it is recommended to
4 MAINTENANCE guide the two facing parts to be installed, with pins.
➜ Gassystem
➜ General
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Procedure 7.7. 1
Replenishing 2
SF6-gas (level 2)
3
Location: - compartments
- self closing couplings\
When: - when a decreasing pressure has
been detected (-10% signal)
Equipment: - replenishment equipment
4
Replenishment equipment
Note:
Before replenishing the SF6-gas inspect the equip-
ment [Proc. 7.2].
1. Start by measuring the temperature of the compart-
ment which is to be filled. This is done by placing a
thermometer to the highest self closing coupling on
the compartment.
2. Use the SF6 -gas density table (next page) to find the
nominal gas density for the compartment. The com-
partment should be replenished to this level.
3. Using the P-T diagram (next page), recorded temper-
ature and required gas density, you can establish the
desired compartment pressure.
Note:
The P-T diagram uses values in absolute bar, whe-
reas the manometer on the replenishment equipment
records values in barg (bar overpressure). This
means that 1 bar should be added to the measured
L-SEP pressure before using the P-T diagram
4 MAINTENANCE 4. The desired compartment pressure can be set on the
Inspection and maintenance procedures replenishment equipment. This is done by further
➜ Gassystem opening the reducing valve until the low pressure
➜ General manometer indicates the desired pressure.
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Replenishing SF6-gas
(level 2) insulating gas extinguishing gas
max. density 28.2kg/m3 64 kg/m3
filling density 26.5kg/m3 58 kg/m3
min. density 23 kg/m3 46 kg/m3
When: - when a decreasing pressure has max. amb. temp. 40 °C 40 °C
been detected (-10% signal) max. gas temp. 60 °C 60 °C
Equipment: - replenishment equipment min. gas temp -5 °C -5 °C
SF6-gas density table (20°C) P-T diagram insulation gas
5. Remove the self closing coupling»s protective

cap.Connect the replenishment equipment to the
compartment. The compartment will now be replen-
ished to the set pressure, this can be monitored on
thelow pressure manometer (1). The needle will drop
sharply and then rise to the set value. The compart-
ment is now fully replenished.
6. Once the compartment has been replenished, the
equipment can be detached from the self closing
coupling. Replace the protective cover on the self
closing coupling.
7. Repeat this procedure in case multiple compart-
ments require replenishment.
8. To conclude the procedure close the gas bottle and
reducing valve.
Remove the remains of the gas from the pipes by
depresslng the one way valve (4) located on the low pressure
pipe.
L-SEP
P-T diagram extinguishing gas
4 MAINTENANCE
➜ Gassystem
➜ General
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Procedure 7.8.
Removing and
replenishing SF6-gas,
Gas conditioning
When: - gas does not meet the quality re-
quirements
- maintenance
Information: - Measuring the SF6-gas quality
[[Proc. 7.4]/[Proc. 7.5]
- Establishing gasdensity P-T [Proc.
7.1]
- Replenishment equipment [Proc. Removing SF6-gas: Replenishing of SF6-gas:
7.2]
Equipment: - dewpointmeter Shaw (partnr. Note: 1. Evacuate the air by using the vacuum pump.
7603153)
If the presence of decomposition products is suspec- 2. Let the pump run for 6 hours at app. 5 mbar vacuum
- oxygen meter (partnr. 7620695)
- service unit (partnr. 8000043) ted in the gas, always contact the Elin Holec High pressure.
- new gas, when the gas does not Voltage service department for removal of the gas.
meet the quality requirements 3. Fill the compartment with new SF6-gas to a required
- empty gas bottles for storage of SF6-
1. Measure the quality of the gas in the compartment density [Proc. 7.1] by using the service unit [service
gas. [Proc. 7.4]/[Proc. 7.5]. unit manual] or the replenishment equipment [Proc.
- vacuum pump 7.2].
2. If the observed values meet the quality requirements,
the gas can be stored in gas bottles for later usage. If 4. After filling, measure the gas quality[Proc. 7.4]/[Proc.
the observed values do not meet the quality require- 7.5].
ments, the gas can be regenerated using the service
unit, or the gas must be returned to the manufacturer. 5. After 48 hours the quality should be measured again.
3. Remove the gas from the compartment using the ser-
vice unit.
4. Evacuate the compartment using the vacuum pump.
5. Introduce dry air until atmospheric pressure is
L-SEP reached.
6. The compartment may now be opened.
4 MAINTENANCE
➜ Gassystem
➜ General
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Procedure 7.9. 1 2
Changing a bursting 3
disk 4
Location: - several locations on the installation 5

When: - when a leakage has been detected 6 7
Information: - searching for leaks [Proc. 7.3] 8
- removing and replenishing SF6- gas 9
[Proc. 7.8]]
10 11 12
Materials: - torque wrench 60 Nm (6.8 lbf.in)
- bursting disk 3”, 20.7 bar (partnr. Bursting disk holder
7624735) and O-ring (partnr.
7721919)
- bursting disk 6”, 100 PSIG (partnr.
7601008) gaskets included Depending on the 1. Remove SF6-gas from the compartment to be opened 10. Put the bursting -disc (11) in position on the rubber
compartment to be [Proc. 7.8]. packing (12). Make sure the arrow on the side of the bursting
opened, make sure -disc (11) points in the direction of the disc-holder (8).
2. Give support to the cover plate (3), then remove the six
the bay and/or cap nuts (1) and the retainer-washers (2). 11. Put the new packing (10) in position on thebursting -
cables are disc (11).
disengaged. 3. Remove the cover plate (3), the perforated screen (4) and
the flange (5) from the studs. 12. Put the disc-holder (8) in position on the packing (10).
4. Give support to the disc-holder (8), then remove the 13. Install the bolts (6) with the retainer washers (7). Do not
bolts (6) with the retainer washers (7). tighten the bolts (6).
5. Remove the disc-holder (8), the packing (10), the bursting - 14. Adjust the torque wrench to 60 Nm (6.8 lbf.in), then
disc (11) and the rubber packing (12). tighten the bolts (6) crosswise to prevent damage to the
bursting -disc (11).
6. Remove the packing (10) and the rubber packing (12) and
cut them to make them unserviceable. 15. Put the flange (5), the perforated screen (4) and the cover
plate (3) on the studs.
7. Clean the flange (9) of the compartment and the disc-
holder (8). 16. Install the six cap nuts (1) with the retainer-washers (2).
8. Make sure the parts to be installed are clean and not 17. Fill the compartment, with SF6-gas [Proc. 7.7].
damaged. 18. Do the SF6-gas leakcheck [Proc. 7.3].
L-SEP 9. Install the new rubber packing (12) on the flange (9) [Proc.
7.6].
4 MAINTENANCE
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Toolbox hydraulic
Tools Toolbox disconnector driving mechanism Toolbox circuit-breaker interruptor driving mechanism circuit-breaker
1 1 1
2 2
Toolboxes: Setnumbers:
3
Toolbox disconnector 3
driving mechanism 7604009 3
2
Toolbox circuit-breaker 4
4 4
interruptor 7604010 7
Toolbox hydraulic driving 5 5
6
mechanism circuit-breaker 7604011
Toolbox earthing switch 7604012
1 Case 8001089 1 Case 8001090 1 Case 8001091
Toolbox test probe 2 Pullygear 3511703 2 Tool for removing the bolts from 2 Hexagon socket head
bushing mechanism 7604013 3 Crank disconnector 7616120 the interruptor element 7604053 screw key (SL.W22) 3511709
Operating equipment box 7604014 4 Drive punches, 3 Hoisting rope 7369044 3 Hexagon socket head
8 sides, pin 6 round 3511706 4 Beltspanner 3510029 screw key (SL.W19) 3511708
8 sides, pin 8 round 3511707 5 Boxspanner 3510219 4 Hexagon socket head
6 Clamping pieces 7624545 screw key (SL.W17) 8000679
7 Hookspanner 7361748 5 Guiding pins for circuit-breaker 7624063
Toolbox earthing switch Toolbox test probe bushing mechanism Operating equipment box
1 1
3 4 2
2 5
2 3
6 1
1 Case 8001091 1 Case 8001092 1 Case 8001093

L-SEP 2 Crank for earthing switch 3510174 2 Current test rods 7624418 2 Handle for hand pump
3 Base plates 7624531 hydraulic drive unit 7002603
5 APPENDIX 4 Push brackets 7624533 3 Blocking device disconnector,
‹ Tools 5 Test probe bushing mechanism 7624530 25 pieces 7624117
‹ Communication 6 Spanners for bushing Note:
with ELIN Holec mechanism 7613576 Quantity equals the total of busbar and
8000253 termination disconnections of the switch-
gear.
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Communication with ELIN HOLEC HIGH VOLTAGE

ELIN HOLEC
Supervising & Address: Elin Holec High Voltage BV
Commissioning Supervising & Commissioning Department
department Nijverheidsweg Noord 98
PO box 474
3800 AL Amersfoort
The Netherlands
Telefax number: +31.33.469 6816
Telephone number : +31.33.469 6832
Emergency service number

(24 hours per day): +31.33.469 6888
L-SEP
5 APPENDIX
‹ Tools
‹ Communication
with ELIN Holec
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VA TECH ELIN HOLEC HIGH VOLTAGE

Operation and Maintenance

1 MANUAL INTRO 3 OPERATION

Switchgear room Maintenance

Purpose of this manual Structure of this manual

Chapter 4 contains the necessary information

Some of the procedures in this chapter may

fault make type

Bay arrangement Local control panel

Voltage transformer isolating device

Termination earthing switch

Voltage transformer isolating device

Termination earthing switch

Bay arrangement Local control panel

Voltage transformer isolating device

Termination earthing switch

Bay arrangement Local control panel

Voltage transformer isolating device

Termination earthing switch

Busbar compartment Termination compartment Voltage transformer

The phase conductors consist of two

Measurement facilities Removable circuit-breaker

1 special cable clamp

1. Primary connections 2. Secondary connections

[2] 1 circuit-breaker compartment 26.5

Gas compartments L-SEP Physical properties SF6

Electrical properties SF6 SF6 gas quality Used SF6 gas

Components: Circuit-breaker and driving mechanism

Circuit-breaker 1 hydraulic driving mechanism

2 single phase interrupter elements

3 single base plate

Position Construction Electrical Connections

1 main drive shaft

Situation C: interrupter completely opened

Components: Hydraulic driving mechanism

Driving mechanism: Driving mechanism

Mechanical section of the driving mechanism

(continued) 6 3 base plate 1

Mechanical transmission Mechanical part of the drive Location

Closed position of Opened position of

Position Arrangement Functioning of the disconnector

Switching diagram of the disconnector

The busbar system forms

The construction permits for a connection to

Position Arrangement Driving mechanism

Switching diagram of the earthing switch auxiliary

Fault-make type earthing switch and auxiliary contacts

Auxiliary contacts Functioning

Voltage transformers Current transformers

The LCP together with the multi-core cables

manual operation of components always bypasses all electrical

Survey of operating Blockings and interlockings are applied to protect operating

In this manual, the following definitions are used:

• Lockings inhibit operation of a particular component. The locking is

• Blockings inhibit the physical operation of a component. Blockings

• Interlockings inhibit electrical operation of a particular component.

Use of the interlockings bypass key circumvents all safety and

Survey of operating Interlockings

conditions: Safety interlockings

Interlockings • The busbar disconnectors and the termination disconnector can

Survey of operating Circuit-breaker

conditions: Lockings, Hydraulic control of the circuit-breaker Nitrogen control

Pump-motor operating control SF6 extinguishing gas control