Handhole Cover Removal; Handhole Cover Installation - GE prolec VR-1 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

Single-phase, step type regulators
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3.16 Handhole Cover Removal

Regulator must be de-energized prior to removing the handhole cover. Make sure the cover is dry and free of
dirt or debris.
Release the internal pressure using the pull-ring on pressure relief device located on the position indicator
support.
Using a 10" crescent wrench, loosen the bolt until the handhole cover freely moves.
Lift up on the Handhole cover and slide to one side to free the channel that secures it to the main cover.
Once the handhole cover is removed, you will have access to the High Voltage taps for the Source & Load PT
(See nameplate on following page).
Bolt on
Handhole
Cover

3.17 Handhole Cover Installation

To install the handhole cover, follow steps listed below:
1.
Make sure that the main cover is dry and free of oil, dirt or debris.
2.
Insert channel into handhole and make sure that gasket is seated outside of the gasket retaining ring.
3.
Using a torque wrench, torque bolt to 110 – 120 inch-lbs.
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Gasket
Retaining Ring
GEH-7299A: Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
for Type VR1™ Single-Phase, Step Type Regulators
Pull-Ring on Pressure Relief Device
Bolt
Channel
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