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ABB POLIM-D Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions
Publication No. 1HC0010173 AB
Issued by:
ABB Switzerland Ltd.
High Voltage Products
Surge Arresters
Jurastrasse 45
CH-5430 Wettingen 1
We reserve the right to make changes.
We reserve all rights to this document and the object presented within. Reproduction, passing on to third parties or utilisa-
tion of the contents is not permitted without our express consent.
© ABB Schweiz AG
Surge arrester
®
Type POLIM
With ABB metal-oxide resistors and
silicone housing
Without gaps
For indoor and outdoor use
Mounting and installation, maintenance,
transportation, storage and disposal
Contact information:
Phone:
+41 (0)58 585 29 11
Telefax: +41 (0)58 585 55 70
E-Mail:
sales.sa@ch.abb.com
Internet: www.abb.com/arrestersonline
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  • Page 1 Operating instructions Surge arrester ® Type POLIM Publication No. 1HC0010173 AB With ABB metal-oxide resistors and silicone housing Without gaps For indoor and outdoor use Mounting and installation, maintenance, transportation, storage and disposal Issued by: Contact information: ABB Switzerland Ltd.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    © Operating instructions for POLIM -D surge arrester Table of contents ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT 1.1. Validity 1.2. Target group 1.3. Copyright SAFETY 2.1. Symbols and advices 2.2. Basic safety precautions 2.2.1. Product safety 2.2.2. Personnel-related measures 2.2.3. Organisational measures DESCRIPTION 3.1.

  • Page 3: About This Document

    1.3. Copyright The copyright of these operating instructions belongs to ABB Switzerland Ltd. These operating instructions are to be handled confidentially and are intended solely for mounting, operating and monitoring personnel. They contain regulations and illustrations of a technical nature which may neither be utilized for competitive purposes nor passed on to others.

  • Page 4: Safety

    © Operating instructions for POLIM -D surge arrester SAFETY 2.1. Symbols and advices This is a safety sign. It warns you of the danger of injury and material damage. Follow all measures marked with the safety sign to avoid injuries, death and da- mage to materials.

  • Page 5: Basic Safety Precautions

    © Operating instructions for POLIM -D surge arrester 2.2. Basic safety precautions 2.2.1. Product safety ® The POLIM -D has been constructed using state-of-the-art technology and offi- cially recognised safety-related rules. Danger to life and health of the user or third ®...

  • Page 6: Description

    © Operating instructions for POLIM -D surge arrester DESCRIPTION 3.1. Intended use ® The POLIM -D is a surge arrester intended for use in high- and medium-voltage applications. Surge arresters protect the insulation of high voltage and medium voltage devices against unacceptable overvoltages which are caused by lightning or switching operations.

  • Page 7: Technical Data

    © Operating instructions for POLIM -D surge arrester 3.3. Technical data The technical data, dimensions, weights and installation distances are specified in the following documents: • ® surge arrester POLIM -D for applications in a.c. systems in the pamphlet 1HC0075866 •...

  • Page 8: Application Guidelines

    © Operating instructions for POLIM -D surge arrester 3.3.2. Application guidelines ® The following guidelines apply for the use of POLIM -D surge arresters: • “Application guidelines Overvoltage protection” Dimensioning, testing and application of metal oxide surge arresters in me- dium voltage systems, pamphlet 1HC0075561 Additionally for surge arresters equipped with disconnecing devices applies: ®...

  • Page 9: Transportation, Unpacking And Storage

    © Operating instructions for POLIM -D surge arrester TRANSPORTATION, UNPACKING AND STORAGE Transportation Surge arresters not secured during transportation Damage to surge arresters that have fallen during transport. Secure surge arresters against sliding or falling before transportation. CAUTION Observe safety precautions printed on the packaging for proper handling during transportation and storage.

  • Page 10: Commissioning

    © Operating instructions for POLIM -D surge arrester COMMISSIONING 5.1. Safety System uses high voltage Death, serious bodily harm and damage to the switching gear may result from an electric shock. DANGER Allow only authorised professionals to perform work on the surge arrester. Observe the safety rules of EN 50110-1 before working on the system: Disconnect the system from the power supply.

  • Page 11: Mounting

    5.4.2. Installation position Deposits on the undersides of sheds Conductivity of deposits hinders protective function of the POLIM-D . Always mount surge arresters in such a way that the sheds point downward. CAUTION Doc. 1HC0010173 AB...

  • Page 12: Minimum Distances Between Surge Arresters And Earth

    © Operating instructions for POLIM -D surge arrester 5.4.3. Minimum distances between surge arresters and earth The minimum permissible distances between the surge arresters and the earth are specified on the data sheets supplied with the offer or order confirmation. The val- ues are based on calculations for unfavourable conditions and include safety mar- gins.

  • Page 13: Earthing

    © Operating instructions for POLIM -D surge arrester 5.5. Earthing Observe national regulations and the requirements of the system owner. Connect surge arresters to the system ground via the shortest path. Surge arresters equipped with disconnecting device shall be connected to earth by a stranded wire.

  • Page 14: Maintenance, Upkeep

    © Operating instructions for POLIM -D surge arrester MAINTENANCE, UPKEEP System uses high voltage Death, serious bodily harm and damage to the switching gear may result from an electric shock. DANGER Allow only authorised professionals to perform work on the surge arrester. Observe the safety rules of EN 50110-1 before working on the system: Disconnect the system from the power supply.

  • Page 15: Replacement After Overloading Or Damages Caused By Animals

    © Operating instructions for POLIM -D surge arrester 6.2. Replacement after overloading or damages caused by ani- mals Overloading during operation can lead to damaging (e.g. traces of fire, fractures) of the surge arrester from arcs. Minimal animal bites on the sheds of the silicone housing (e.g. by birds, martens, mice etc.) do not hinder the functioning of the surge arrester.

  • Page 16: Disposal

    © Operating instructions for POLIM -D surge arrester DISPOSAL ® POLIM -D surge arresters are environmentally-friendly products which must be disposed of based on the respective applicable regional regulations in an environ- mentally-friendly manner. The materials should be given up for recycling. Constituent components are: •...

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