Mounting; Bushing Adaptor Connections - GE Intellix BMT 330 Installation Manual

Mounting

WARNING: Do not attempt to install the product unless the transformer is
de-energised and switched off.
WARNING: Ensure that the HV and LV bushings are grounded before
installation of the product.
WARNING: Once installed, the product may have more than one source of
supply. Disconnect all supplies at their source before accessing the cabinet
for servicing. Follow LOTO procedures.
The product should not be mounted where it may interfere with the
transformer cooling system or maintenance activities.
There should be at least 750 mm (30 in.) clearance in front of the product to
allow access to the cabinet.
Contact GE Technical Support before mounting the product directly on the
transformer.
The GE stand is shipped with the top portion of the stand inverted. Remove the
hardware holding the stand together, then remove the top section which is inverted
within the larger stand base, and assemble in an upright position reusing the original
hardware.
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Use the diagram of the mounting stand footprint (see Appendix A) or the mounting
stand itself (recommended) to mark at least one hole in each mounting tab from the
mounting stand.
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Use adequate concrete anchors (not supplied) to anchor the mounting stand to the
mounting surface.
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Ensure that the stand is on a horizontal level surface.
Note: Three mounting holes are available on each foot of the stand base, but only one
hole is required for installation.

Bushing Adaptor Connections

A list of parts and tools required for the product installation is given in Appendix B.
Preparation of the coaxial cables is described in Appendix C.
The Bushing Adaptor is supplied assembled, but with both O-rings separately packed. In
overview the installation is composed of the following steps:
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A pre-installation check is performed.
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Conductive grease is applied to thread (threaded Bushing Adaptor only).
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The whole Bushing Adaptor is screwed into the bushing tapping point.
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The top cover of the Bushing Adaptor is removed leaving the body in place as
illustrated in Figure 5-5.
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