GE GL 310 F3/4031 P/VR User manual

REV6 /REV6 OI 248 (EN)
Operating Instructions No. 248 (EN)
Device: High Voltage Circuit Breaker
GL 310 F3/4031 P/VR
GL 311 F3/4031 P/VR
GL 312 F3/4031 P/VR
GL 313 F3/4031 P/VR
Manufacturer: GE Grid GmbH
Lilienthalstrasse 150 - 34123 Kassel, Germany
BA-P-F3-SCHALTER-TITEL

TABLE OF CONTENT
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1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.1 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3 Handling Sulfur Hexafluoride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1 Safety Precautions When Handling SF6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1.1 Oxygen Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1.2 Mechanical Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1.3 Frostbite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2 Safety Precautions When Handling Used SF6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.3 Transport at the Installation Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4 Components Supplied. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.1 Scope of Supply (Standard). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.2 Scope of Supply (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5 Transport and Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.1 Transport and Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.2 Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.1 Preparing for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.1.1 Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.1.2 Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.2 Materials and Equipment to Be Provided by Customer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.3 Use of Auxiliary Materials and Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.4 Unpacking the Transport Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.4.1 Base Frame and Operating Mechanisms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.4.2 Pole Column. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.4.2 a Unpacking Pole Column with Composite Insulators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.4.2 b Unpacking Pole Column with Porcelain Insulators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.5 Preinstalling the Supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.6 Installing the Base Frame and Operating Mechanisms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.7 Preparing the Operating Mechanisms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6.7.1 Removing the Transport Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6.8 Installing the Pole Columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6.8.1 Erecting the Pole Columns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6.8.2 Positioning the Pole Columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6.9 Aligning and Connecting the Pole Columns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
6.10 Aligning and Connecting Pole Column B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
6.10.1 Connecting the Drive Rod to the Drive Lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6.10.2 Connecting the Operating Mechanisms and Pole Columns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6.11 Mounting the High Voltage Terminal Pads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.12 Connecting the Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.13 Earthing (Grounding) the Circuit Breaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
7 Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
7.1 Density Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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7.1.1 Connecting the Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
7.1.2 Checking the Operating Points of the density monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
7.2 Filling the Pole Columns with Gas (Preparation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
7.2.1 Establish Gas Connections between Density Monitor and Pole columns . . . . . 47
7.3 Filling the Breaker with Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
7.4 Checking the Anti-Condensation Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
7.5 Connecting the Supply and Control Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
7.6 Functional Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.6.1 Test Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.6.2 Measuring the Running Time of the Charging Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.6.3 Measuring the Contact Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.6.4 Measuring the Operating Times. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.6.5 Checking Manual Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.6.6 Manually Charging the Closing Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
7.6.7 Checking the Anti-Pumping System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
7.6.8 Check Synchronized Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
7.6.9 Checking the Functional Lockout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
7.6.10 Operations Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
7.6.11 Final Tasks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
8 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
8.1 Electrical Switching Commands Are Not Correctly Executed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
8.2 Mechanism Reconditioning Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
8.2.1 Replacing the Charging Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
8.2.2 Replacing the Closing and Opening Coil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
8.2.3 Replacing the Operations Counter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
8.2.4 Replacing the Motor Limit Switch and/or the Auxiliary Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
8.3 Replacing the Density Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
8.3.1 Austausch einer Gasverbindung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
9 Inspection and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
9.1 Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
9.2 Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
9.2.1 Visual Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
9.2.2 Anti-Condensation Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
9.2.3 Checking Gas Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
9.3 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
9.3.1 Checking the Cable Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
9.3.2 Checking the Connecting Linkage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
9.3.3 Checking the Control Circuits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
9.3.4 Checking the Gas Quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
9.3.5 Checking the Contact Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
9.3.6 Checking the Operating Times. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
9.3.7 Checking the Threaded Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
10 Reconditioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
10.1 Reconditioning the Interrupter Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
10.1.1 Disconnecting the Interrupter Chamber from the Post Insulator . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

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10.1.2 Removing the Double Motion System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
10.1.3 Removing the Guide Shaft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
10.1.4 Disconnecting the Making and Breaking Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
10.1.5 Reconditioning the Movable Contact System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
10.1.6 Reconditioning the Fixed Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
10.1.7 Lubricating the Interrupter Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
10.1.8 Connecting the Making and Breaking Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
10.1.9 Mounting the Guide Shaft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
10.1.10 Reconditioning the Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
10.1.11 Installing the Double Motion System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
10.1.12 Adjusting the Double Motion System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
10.1.13 Connecting the Interrupter Chamber to the Post Insulator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
10.1.14 Replacing the Adsorption filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
10.1.15 Final Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
10.2 Disassembling the Post Insulator and Crankcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
10.2.1 Disassembling the Opening Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
10.2.2 Disassembling the Crankcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
11 End-of-Life Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
12 Special Equipment (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
12.1 EasyCheck Density Monitor Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
12.1.1 Functional description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
12.1.2 Operating condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
12.1.3 Test condition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
12.2 FlexLink-Gas Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
12.2.1 Setup of the FlexLink-Gas Connction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
12.2.2 If FlexLink Gas Piping Is Already Installed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
12.2.3 FlexLink Gas Piping Still Needs To Be Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
12.2.4 Exchange of FlexLink Gas Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
A1 Description of the Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
A1.1 Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
A1.2 Main Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
A1.3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
A2 Tools and Auxiliary Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
A2.1 Customer-Supplied Materials and Equipment for Installation
and Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
A2.2 Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
A2.3 Hoisting and Climbing or Lifting Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
A2.4 Tools, Test Equipment and Auxiliary Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
A2.4.1 Tool Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
A2.5 Greases for Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
A2.6 Locking Adhesives for Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance. . . . . . . . 114
A2.7 Measuring Devices for Checking Gas Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
A2.8 Tools for Reconditioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
A2.9 Auxiliary Materials and Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

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A3 Replacement Parts and Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
A3.1 Servicing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
A3.2 Replacement of Arcing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
A3.3 Replacement Parts for Installation Work on Post Insulator and Crankcase. . . . 119
A4 Handling Used Sulfur Hexafluoride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
A5 Technical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
A5.1 Technical Data: Circuit Breaker Type GL 310-GL 312. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
A5.2 Technical Data: Circuit Breaker Type GL 313 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
A5.3 Technical Data: Spring Operating Mechanism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
A6 Slow Operation for Maintenance Purposes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

INTRODUCTION
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1 Introduction
Your decision to use GE high voltage switchgear means that you
have chosen a product that is very advanced technically and has
proven effective and reliable in the field.
The entire development and production process for our high
voltage switchgear is controlled by a DIN ISO 9001 certified quality
management system, an ISO 14001 certified environmental
management system, and the OHSAS 18001 occupational health
and safety management system. Regular audits guarantee that our
products and services meet a high quality standard.
In order to ensure optimum operation (and take advantage of all
product benefits), please follow the instructions in this manual when
installing, commissioning and operating the equipment. In the event
of problems or equipment malfunction, please contact your local
GE representative.
This manual describes installation, commissioning, operation,
inspection, maintenance and reconditioning. Additional copies of
this manual can be obtained from your local GE representative by
specifying the OI-number.
GE's high voltage switchgear units are specifically designed to
allow for long maintenance intervals. The operational reliability of
the equipment is guaranteed by proper servicing and by following
the instructions given in this manual. GE assumes no liability for da-
mage due to failure to follow the manual instructions.
This document and the equipment described herein are subject to
change without notice in the interest of further development. No
claims of any kind may be derived from the specifications, figures
or descriptions.
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INTRODUCTION
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BG Това оборудване съдържа флуориран парников газ (SF6), обхванат вПротокола от Киото, който има потенциал за глобално затопляне
(ПГЗ) 22200. SF6трябва да се улавя, ане да се изпуска ватмосферата. Повече информация относно използването иборавенето сSF6ще
намерите вIEC 62271: High-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 4: Use and Handling of Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6).
CS Toto zařízení obsahuje fluorový skleníkový plyn (SF6), na který se vztahuje Kjótský protokol a který má potenciál ke globálnímu oteplování (GWP)
22200. SF6je třeba zpětnězískat - nesmí se vypouštět do ovzduší. Více informací o použití a manipulaci s SF6viz IEC 62271: High-Voltage
Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 4: Use and Handling of Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6).
DA Dette udstyr indeholder fluoreret drivhusgas (SF6), omfattet af Kyoto-protokollen, som har et globalt opvarmningspotentiale (GWP) på 22200. SF6
skal anvendes i et hermetisk lukket system og må ikke udledes i atmosfæren. For yderligere oplysninger om anvendelse og håndtering af SF6,
henvises til IEC 62271: High-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 4: Use and Handling of Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6).
DE
Das Betriebsmittel enthält das vom Kyoto-Protokoll erfasste fluorierte Treibhausgas SF6mit einem Treibhauspotenzial (GWP) von 22200. SF6muss
zurückgewonnen werden und darf nicht in die Atmosphäre entlassen werden. Bei dem Umgang und der Handhabung mit SF6sind die Vorgaben in
IEC 62271 High-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 4 Use and Handling of Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) zu beachten.
EL Αυτός οεξοπλισμός περιέχει φθοριούχο αέριο θερμοκηπίου (SF6) που καλύπτεται από το Πρωτόκολλο του Κιότο και έχει ∆υναμικό θέρμανσης του
πλανήτη (GWP) 22200. Το SF6θα πρέπει να περισυλλέγεται και να μην απελευθερώνεται στην ατμόσφαιρα. Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες σχετικά
με τη χρήση και το χειρισμό του SF6, ανατρέξτε στο IEC 62271: High-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 4: Use and Handling of Sulphur
Hexafluoride (SF6).
EN
This equipment contains Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas (SF6) covered by the Kyoto Protocol, which has a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of 22200.
SF6should be recovered and not released into the atmosphere. For further information on the use and handling of SF6, please refer to IEC 62271:
High-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 4: Use and Handling of Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6).
ES Este equipo contiene Gas Fluorado de efecto invernadero (SF6) contemplado en el Protocolo de Kyoto, cuyo potencial de calentamietno global es de
22200 GWP. El SF6debe ser recuperado y no emitido a la atmósfera. Para más información del uso y gestión del SF6, por favor ponerse en contacto
con IEC 62271: High-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 4: Use and Handling of Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6).
ET Käesolev seade sisaldab Kyoto protokolliga hõlmatud fluoritud kasvuhoonegaase (SF6), millel on suur globaalse soojenemise potentsiaal (GWP) –
22200. SF6tuleks kokku koguda ning seda ei tohi atmosfääri lasta. Rohkem teavet SF6kasutamise ja käitlemise kohta vaadake IEC 62271: High-
Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 4: Use and Handling of Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6).
FI Laite sisältää Kioton pöytäkirjassa mainittua fluorattua kasvihuonekaasua (SF6) jonka globaali lämmityspotentiaali (GWP) on 22200 kertainen
hiilidioksiidin GWP arvoon verrattuna. SF6kaasua ei saa päästää ilmakehään, vaan se on kerättävä asianmukaisesti talteen. Lisätietoja SF6kaasun
käytöstä ja käsittelystä löytyy IEC 62271: High-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 4: Use and Handling of Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6).
FR Cet équipement contient un gaz à effet de serre fluoré (SF6) couvert par le protocole de Kyoto qui a un Pouvoir de Réchauffement Global de 22200
(PRG). Le SF6doit être récupéré et ne doit pas être relâché dans l’atmosphère. Pour plus d’information sur l’utilisation et la manipulation du SF6vous
pouvez vous référer à la norme CEI 62271 : Appareillage haute tension - Partie 4 : Utilisation et manipulation de l’Hexafluorure de soufre (SF6).
GA Tá Gás Ceaptha Teasa Fluairínithe (SF6), le Poitéinseal Téimh Domhanda (PTD) de 22200, a thagann faoin bPrótacal Kyoto, sa trealamh seo. Ba
chóir SF6a aisghabháil agus ní cóir é a scaoileadh amach san atmaisféar. Chun breis faisnéise a rochtain ar conas SF6a úsáid agus a láimhseáil,
déan tagairt le do thoil le IEC 62271: High-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 4: Use and Handling of Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6).
HU A berendezés kén hexafluorid gázt (SF6) tartalmaz a Kyoto szabályozásnak megfelelően, amelynek hatása van a 22200 föld felmelegítési
képességére (GWP). Az SF6gázt vissza kell nyerni, és nem az atmoszférába kell engedni. Az SF6gázra vonatkozó kezeléssel kapcsolatos további
információért lásd IEC 62271: High-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 4: Use and Handling of Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6).
IT Questa apparecchiatura contiene Esafloruro di Zolfo (SF6), disciplinato dal protocollo di Kyoto, che ha un Potenziale di Riscaldamento Globale
(GWP) di 22200. Il gas SF6dovrebbe essere recuperato e non rilasciato nell'atmosfera. Per ulteriori informazioni sull'uso e la movimentazione del gas
SF6, per favore rivolgersi a IEC 62271: High-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 4: Use and Handling of Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6).
LT Šis aprīkojums satur Kioto protokolāietverto fluorinēto siltumnīcu gāzi (SF6), kam piemīt globālās sasilšanas potenciāls (GWP) 22200.
SF6ir jāatjauno un to nedrīkst izlaist atmosfērā. Papildinformāciju par SF6izmantošanu un apstrādi, lūdzu, skatiet IEC 62271: High-Voltage
Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 4: Use and Handling of Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6).
LV Šios įrangos sudėtyje yra šiltnamio efektąsudarančiųfluorintųdujų(SF6), kurioms taikomas Kioto protokolas ir kuriųglobalinio klimato atšilimo
potencialas („Global Warming Potential“, GWP) yra 22200. SF6neturi būti išgaunamos ir išleidžiamos įatmosferą. Daugiau informacijos apie SF6
naudojimąir tvarkymąieškokite IEC 62271: High-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 4: Use and Handling of Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6).
MT Dan it-tagħmir jinkludi l-Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas (SF6) koprut mill-Protokoll ta’ Kjoto, li għandu Potenzjal ta’ Tisħin tad-Dinja (Global Warming
Potential) (GWP) ta’ 22200. SF6għandu jinġabar lura u mhux jinħeles fl-atmosfera. Għal aktar informazzjoni dwar l-użu l-ġestjoni tal-SF6, jekk
jogħġbok irreferi għal IEC 62271: High-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 4: Use and Handling of Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6).
NL Dit product bevat Gefluoreerd Broeikasgas (SF6) dat is opgenomen in het Protocol van Kyoto. Dit gas heeft een aardopwarmingspotentieel (GWP)
van 22200. SF6moet worden opgeslagen en mag niet in de atmosfeer terecht komen. Voor meer informatie over het gebruik en de behandeling van
SF6verwijzen wij u naar IEC 62271: High-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 4: Use and Handling of Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6).
PL To urządzenie zawiera sześciofluorek siarki (SF6), fluorowany gaz cieplarniany objęty Protokołem z Kioto, którego potencjałtworzenia efektu
cieplarnianego (Global Warming Potential - GWP) wynosi 22200. SF6powinien byćodzyskiwany i nie uwalniany do atmosfery. Po dalsze informacje
na temat użycia i obsługi SF6, proszęzwracaćsiędo IEC 62271: High-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 4: Use and Handling of Sulphur
Hexafluoride (SF6).
PT Este equipamento contém gás hexafluoreto de enxofre (SF6), o qual faz parte to Protocolo de Kyoto por possuir um Efeito Estufa de 22200. O gás
SF6deve ser recuperado, não podendo ser lançado diretamente para a atmosfera. Para maiores informações sobre o use e manuseio de gás SF6,
por favor consular o IEC 62271: High-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 4: Use and Handling of Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6).
RO Acest echipament conţine gaz fluorurat cu efect de seră(SF6), reglementat de Protocolul de la Kyoto, cu un potenţial de încălzire globalăde 22200.
SF6trebuie recuperat, nu eliberat în atmosferă. Pentru mai multe informaţii privind utilizarea şi manipularea gazului SF6, consultaţi IEC 62271: High-
Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 4: Use and Handling of Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6).
SK Toto zariadenie obsahuje fluorované skleníkové plyny (SF6), ktoré podliehajú Kyotskému protokolu, a ktoré majú potenciál globálneho otepľovania
(GWP) rovný 22200. SF6by mali byťrecyklované a nie vypúšťané do atmosféry. Ak potrebujete ďalšie informácie ohľadom použitia a manipulácie s
SF6, obráťte sa na IEC 62271: High-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 4: Use and Handling of Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6).
SL Ta oprema vsebuje fluoriran toplogredni plin (SF6), na katerega se nanaša Kjotski protokol, in ima potencial globalnega segrevanja (GWP) 22200.
SF6se mora izločiti in shraniti in se ga ne sme izpuščati v ozračje. Večinformacij o uporabi in rokovanju s SF6, boste našli v IEC 62271: High-Voltage
Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 4: Use and Handling of Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6).
SV Denna utrustning innehåller fluoriserad växthusgas (SF6) vilken innefattas i Kyoto-protkollet och har en Global Warming-potential (GWP) om 22200.
SF6bör återvinnas och ej avges till atmosfären. För ytterligare information om användning och hantering av SF6, se IEC 62271: High-Voltage
Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 4: Use and Handling of Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6).
HR Radna tvar sadrži fluorirani stakleni?ki plin sumporov heksafluorid (SF6) koji je obuhva?en Kyotskim protokolom i ?iji stakleni?ki potencijal (potencijal
globalnog zagrijavanja - GWP) iznosi 22200. SF6 mora se oporabiti i ne smije se ispuštati u atmosferu. Prilikom uporabe i rukovanja plinom SF6
potrebno je pridržavati se odredbi norme IEC 62271 - Visokonaponska sklopna aparatura, 4. dio - Uporaba i rukovanje sumpornim heksafluoridom
(SF6).

INTRODUCTION
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SAFETY
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2 Safety
2.1 Safety Instructions
The operator of the high voltage switchgear described in this manual
must make sure
• that work on high voltage switchgear is carried out solely by
qualified personnel;
• that work complies with electrical codes and standards;
• that the individuals assigned to do the work are familiar with this
manual and the safety instructions in the manual and that these
instructions are followed.
Personnel can obtain the necessary qualifications for operating
the equipment by completing appropriate training programs at
GE.
The five safety rules of electrical engineering must be followed:
- Disconnect the equipment from the power supply.
- Install safeguards to ensure that the power cannot be turned on
again.
- Confirm that the equipment is de-energized.
- Earth (ground) and short-circuit the equipment.
- Cover or provide barriers for adjacent energized equipment.
This manual contains specific safety alert symbols and signal
words that are defined as follows:
Dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
Dangerous situation that could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Dangerous situation that could result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
Situation that could result in damage to the product and/or a
nearby object.
CAUTION

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HANDLING SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE
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3 Handling Sulfur Hexafluoride
Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) is an inert gas that is colorless and odor-
less, chemically neutral, non-combustible and approximately five
times heavier than air. It is non-toxic and is not an ozone-depleting
substance.
Pure SF6is completely safe for human beings and animals physio-
logically. Because of its weight, however, it can displace the air in
poorly ventilated, lower-lying or underground spaces (e.g. ba-
sements, cable ducts and maintenance shafts).
SF6is not classified as a hazardous substance in European
chemicals legislation.
It has no ecotoxic potential and does not contribute to destruction of
the ozone layer. Because of its high global warming potential
(22,200), it can contribute to the greenhouse effect if it is released
into the atmosphere. Therefore do not dump or otherwise discharge
SF6to the atmosphere, and reduce incidental emissions wherever
possible.
If SF6is used to fill electrical switchgear, it must comply with
standard IEC 60376.
Standards governing SF6handling
- IEC 60480 Guidelines for the checking and treatment of sulfur
hexafluoride taken from electrical equipment and specification for
its re-use.
- IEC 62271-4 Use and handling of sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) in
high-voltage switchgear and controlgear.
3.1 Safety Precautions When Handling SF6
3.1.1 Oxygen Displacement
SF6is five times heavier than air and can accumulate in under-
ground rooms or poorly ventilated spaces if it gets into the work en-
vironment in large quantities. In such cases air is displaced, which
consequently reduces the amount of oxygen available. If the oxy-
gen concentration drops below 16% (IEC 62271-4), there is the
danger that personnel working in the surrounding area will suffoca-
te. Poorly ventilated or non-ventilated underground spaces such as
basements, cable ducts, maintenance shafts and drainage systems
are especially vulnerable.
3.1.2 Mechanical Handling
The SF6operating pressure in the switchgear unit is higher than the
atmospheric air pressure. To avoid the danger of injury resulting
from mechanical breakage of housing components, personnel must
comply with the safety precautions specified in the appropriate
chapters of this operating manual.

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3.1.3 Frostbite
If compressed SF6escapes quickly, the sudden expansion lowers
its temperature. The gas temperature can drop substantially below
0°C. A person accidentally exposed to a gas jet may suffer severe
frostbite. Therefore always wear safety goggles, leather gloves and
appropriate work clothes when carrying out procedures involving
components filled with SF6.
- Do not eat, drink, smoke or store food in rooms containing SF6
systems or equipment.
- Make sure there is good room ventilation when servicing SF6
switchgear (evacuating, filling, opening or cleaning the units).
- When carrying out procedures involving SF6-filled com-
ponents, always wear safety goggles, leather gloves and ap-
propriate work clothes in order to prevent frostbite resulting
from accidentally released gas.
WARNING

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3.2 Safety Precautions When Handling Used SF6
SF6gas used in electrical equipment may contain decomposition
products with toxic properties if it has been subjected to arcs. The-
se decomposition products may exist in either a gaseous state or in
the form of a powder.
Even small amounts of gaseous decomposition products give off
warning signals (such as unpleasant pungent odors or irritation of
nose, mouth and eyes), which allow people to escape in time to a
safe location. Decomposition products in powder form irritate the
skin.
Contaminated materials such as
- solid decomposition products,
- used drying agents,
- vacuum cleaner bags containing powdery decomposition pro-
ducts,
- or disposable protective clothing
must be neutralized and disposed of in accordance with the
guidelines defined in IEC 62271-4 and local regulations.
- Do not eat, drink, smoke or store food in rooms containing SF6
systems or equipment.
- Make sure there is good room ventilation when servicing SF6
switchgear (evacuating, filling, opening or cleaning the units).
- When carrying out procedures involving SF6-filled com-
ponents, always wear safety goggles, leather gloves and ap-
propriate work clothes in order to prevent frostbite resulting
from accidentally released gas.
- Do not stir up powdery decomposition products.
- Remove powdery decomposition products using an industrial
vacuum cleaner equipped with a filter. The industrial vacuum
cleaner must comply at a minimum with the specifications for
dust class L (light).
- Avoid skin contact with, swallowing or inhaling powdery
decomposition products by complying with the following rules:
- Wear appropriate protective respiratory equipment such as a
full-face respirator (gas mask) or a respirator and gas-tight
safety goggles.
- Wear a dustproof protective suit (disposable suit).
- Wear rubber gloves or disposable gloves.
- Wear rubber boots or disposable boots.
- After work is completed, wash the respirator, safety goggles
and rubber gloves with water. Collect the water and dispose
of it separately.
- After work is completed, wash your entire body thoroughly
with soap and plenty of water.
WARNING

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3.3 Transport at the Installation Site
Pole columns are shipped at a gas gauge pressure of approxima-
tely 0.03 MPa (pe) (0.3 bar).
All pressure specifications are given in terms of relative pressure
(pe).
CAUTION
The bursting of pressurized parts such as insulators or bushings
may result in property damage or personal injury.
Therefore:
- Do not move pole columns if the gas gauge pressure is
higher than the shipping pressure.
DANGER

COMPONENTS SUPPLIED
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4 Components Supplied
4.1 Scope of Supply (Standard)
The shipment for each circuit breaker includes the following compo-
nents:
1 Operating mechanism 3x
2 Pole column 3x
3 Crate containing accessories 1x
4 Base frame 1x
3
4
1
2
1
1
BA-P-F3-001

COMPONENTS SUPPLIED
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4.2 Scope of Supply (Optional)
Neither the supports nor the gas for the circuit breaker are included
in the scope of supply. If desired, these components can be orde-
red separately.
Support
Gas cylinder
BA-P-STUETZENVERSAND
BA-P-GASFLASCHENVERSAND

TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
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5 Transport and Storage
5.1 Transport and Handling
The transport units are provided with handling markings and
labeling. The type and number varies according to the type of
transport unit. The handling markings give information about the
safe handling of the transport units and must always be followed.
Improper handling of the transport units may result in serious
damage.
Therefore:
- Comply with handling markings and labeling.
- Use hoisting equipment with adequate load-bearing
capacity.
- Do not stand under suspended loads.
WARNING
Fragile This way up
Sling here Center of gravity
Use no forks Use forks
Stacking limit by
weight
Do not stack
Keep dry Clamp as
indicated
Do not damage
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The wood used for the packaging may be chemically or thermally
treated in order to prevent the spread of wood pests. Related rules
and markings are defined in U.N. International Plant Protection
Convention (IPPC) guidelines.
5.2 Storage
The transport unit packaging is only designed for a limited storage
period.
The following periods, figured from the shipping date, shall apply to
storage in transport packaging:
- Storage outdoors: four months maximum
- Storage in a dry room: six months maximum.
The following periods and conditions shall apply to storage after
unpacking:
- Storage outdoors: unlimited. The operating mechanism must be
in the mounting position, and the anti-condensation heating unit
must be connected and in operation.
- Storage in a dry room: unlimited.
IPPC-Symbol:
Treated wood
packaging
Depending on the transport conditions, the operating mechanism
may be wrapped and sealed in sheet or foil. This prevents
penetration of moisture.
If the sheet or foil is damaged, the operating mechanism must be
stored as described above.
CAUTION