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ABB Polim-S Operating Instructions Manual

ABB Polim-S Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions
Publication No. 1HC0031012 AA
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 impermissible without our express permission.
© ABB Schweiz AG
Surge arrester
®
Type POLIM
-S
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. 1HC0031012 AA 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®-S 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. Intended use 3.2.

  • 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®-S 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 -S surge arrester 2.2. Basic safety precautions 2.2.1. Product safety ® The POLIM -S 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®-S surge arrester DESCRIPTION 3.1. Intended use ® The POLIM -S 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 overvoltages which are caused by lightning or switching operations.

  • Page 7: Technical Data

    ® Operating instructions for POLIM -S surge arrester 3.3. Technical data The technical data, dimensions, weights and installation distances are specified in the following documents: • ® surge arrester POLIM -S for applications in a.c. systems in the CHHOS/AR3262 pamphlet •...

  • Page 8: Usage Guidelines

    Operating instructions for POLIM®-S surge arrester 3.3.2. Application guidelines ® The following guidelines apply for the use of POLIM -S surge arresters: • "Application guidelines" for medium-voltage systems, pamphlet CHHOS/AR 3257 • "Application guidelines" for railway systems, pamphlet CHHOS/AR 3640 3.3.3.

  • Page 9: Transportation, Unpacking And Storage

    ® Operating instructions for POLIM -S surge arrester TRANSPORTATION, UNPACKING AND STORAGE Transportation Surge arresters not secured during transportation Damage to falling surge arresters. 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®-S 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: Installation Location And Protective Distance

    Do not use surge arresters intended for a.c. systems in d.c. systems. CAUTION Observe the "Application guidelines" from ABB Switzerland Ltd. Before mounting, ensure that the characteristic data on the rating plate of the surge arrester matches the requirements of the power system.

  • Page 12: Mounting Grading Ring

    Operating instructions for POLIM®-S surge arrester The following materials made of stainless or galvanised steel are to be provided by the customer: • bolts • foundation bolts • nuts • bolt locks • any required balancing washers Carefully clean contact surfaces before mounting and lubricate with acid-free contact grease.

  • Page 13: Transportation During Mounting

    ® Operating instructions for POLIM -S surge arrester 5.4.2. Transportation during mounting Depending on weight and installation location of the surge arrester, a crane may be necessary for mounting. The crane ropes can be fastened in the following ways, depending on the surge arrester model: Fastening to Fastening Fastening...

  • Page 14: Installation Position

    Operating instructions for POLIM®-S surge arrester 5.4.3. Installation position Deposits on the undersides of sheds ® Conductivity of deposits hinders protective function of the POLIM Always mount surge arresters in such a way that the sheds point downward. CAUTION 5.4.4. 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.

  • Page 15: Insulated Installation

    ® Operating instructions for POLIM -S surge arrester 5.4.6. Insulated installation ® If surge counters and/or milliammeters were supplied, the POLIM -S surge ar- rester is to be mounted insulated. Mount surge arresters with the included loose insulators made of cast resin on the earthed frame or foundation according to the dimensional drawing.

  • Page 16: Maintenance, Upkeep

    Operating instructions for POLIM®-S 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 17 ® Operating instructions for POLIM -S surge arrester Cleaning in case of heavy pollution Thanks to the hydrophobicity of the silicone housing, normal pollution does not af- fect the insulation capacity of the housing. If pollution exceeding this is present (heavy deposit layer) the surge arrester can be cleaned.

  • Page 18: Disposal

    Operating instructions for POLIM®-S surge arrester DISPOSAL ® POLIM -S 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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