MR VACUTAP VM-Ex Installation and operation manual

On-load tap-changer
VACUTAP® VM-Ex
Installation and commissioning instructions
5293079/01 EN

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Table of contents
1 Introduction......................................................................................................................... 7
1.1 Manufacturer....................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Completeness..................................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Safekeeping........................................................................................................................................ 7
1.4 Notation conventions .......................................................................................................................... 7
1.4.1 Hazard communication system .............................................................................................................................7
1.4.2 Information system................................................................................................................................................9
1.4.3 Instruction system .................................................................................................................................................9
2 Safety................................................................................................................................. 11
2.1 Appropriate use ................................................................................................................................ 11
2.2 Inappropriate use.............................................................................................................................. 12
2.3 Fundamental safety instructions ....................................................................................................... 12
2.4 Standards and regulations................................................................................................................ 14
2.4.1 Application range of the on-load tap-changer .....................................................................................................14
2.4.2 Standards and regulations ..................................................................................................................................16
2.5 Measures for ensuring compliance with explosion protection requirements .................................... 17
2.5.1 Measures taken by the manufacturer..................................................................................................................17
2.5.2 Measures to be taken by the transformer manufacturer/operator.......................................................................17
2.6 Personnel qualification...................................................................................................................... 20
2.7 Personal protective equipment ......................................................................................................... 22
3 Product description.......................................................................................................... 23
3.1 Scope of delivery .............................................................................................................................. 23
3.2 On-load tap-changer......................................................................................................................... 23
3.2.1 Function description ............................................................................................................................................23
3.2.2 Setup/models ......................................................................................................................................................24
3.2.3 Nameplate and serial number .............................................................................................................................28
3.2.4 Protective devices ...............................................................................................................................................28
3.3 Drive shaft......................................................................................................................................... 31
3.3.1 Function description ............................................................................................................................................31
3.3.2 Design/Model ......................................................................................................................................................33
3.3.3 Identification plate ...............................................................................................................................................35

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4 Packaging, transport and storage .................................................................................. 36
4.1 Packaging ......................................................................................................................................... 36
4.1.1 Suitability.............................................................................................................................................................36
4.1.2 Markings..............................................................................................................................................................37
4.2 Transportation, receipt and handling of shipments........................................................................... 37
4.3 Storage of shipments........................................................................................................................ 38
4.4 Unpacking shipments and checking for transportation damages ..................................................... 39
5 Mounting ........................................................................................................................... 40
5.1 Installation information...................................................................................................................... 40
5.2 Preparatory work .............................................................................................................................. 41
5.2.1 Fitting mounting flange on transformer cover......................................................................................................41
5.2.2 Fitting stud bolts on mounting flange ..................................................................................................................41
5.3 Installing the on-load tap-changer in the transformer (standard version) ......................................... 42
5.3.1 Fastening on-load tap-changer to transformer cover ..........................................................................................42
5.3.2 Fastening VACUTAP® VM 300 to transformer cover .........................................................................................50
5.3.3 Connecting the tap winding and on-load tap-changer take-off lead....................................................................53
5.3.4 Performing transformer ratio test before drying ..................................................................................................63
5.3.5 Performing DC resistance measurement on transformer....................................................................................64
5.3.6 Drying on-load tap-changer in autoclave ............................................................................................................64
5.3.7 Drying on-load tap-changer in transformer tank..................................................................................................66
5.3.8 Filling the oil compartment of the on-load tap-changer with insulating fluid........................................................80
5.3.9 Performing transformer ratio test after drying .....................................................................................................81
5.4 Installing on-load tap-changer in transformer (bell-type tank version).............................................. 82
5.4.1 Inserting on-load tap-changer into supporting structure......................................................................................82
5.4.2 Connecting the tap winding and on-load tap-changer take-off lead....................................................................90
5.4.3 Performing transformer ratio test before drying ................................................................................................100
5.4.4 Performing DC resistance measurement on transformer..................................................................................101
5.4.5 Drying on-load tap-changer in autoclave ..........................................................................................................101
5.4.6 Lifting top part of on-load tap-changer head off supporting flange (bottom part) ..............................................103
5.4.7 Attaching the bell-type tank and connecting the on-load tap-changer to the top part of the on-load tap-changer
head ..................................................................................................................................................................111
5.4.8 Drying on-load tap-changer in transformer tank................................................................................................122
5.4.9 Filling the oil compartment of the on-load tap-changer with insulating fluid......................................................136
5.4.10 Performing transformer ratio test after drying ...................................................................................................137
5.5 Fitting protective devices and drive components............................................................................ 138
5.5.1 Electrically connecting the temperature sensor ................................................................................................138

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5.5.2 Installing protective relay in piping and connecting...........................................................................................138
5.5.3 Fitting motor-drive unit ......................................................................................................................................148
5.5.4 Fitting drive shaft...............................................................................................................................................148
5.5.5 Centering on-load tap-changer and motor-drive unit ........................................................................................172
5.5.6 Making the electrical connections for the motor-drive unit ................................................................................172
6 Commissioning............................................................................................................... 173
6.1 Commissioning the on-load tap-changer at the transformer manufacturer's site ........................... 173
6.1.1 Bleeding on-load tap-changer head and suction pipe.......................................................................................173
6.1.2 Grounding the on-load tap-changer ..................................................................................................................175
6.1.3 Checking motor-drive unit .................................................................................................................................176
6.1.4 High-voltage tests on the transformer ...............................................................................................................177
6.2 Transporting transformer to the operating site................................................................................ 178
6.2.1 Transport with drive removed............................................................................................................................178
6.2.2 Transport with full transformer tank and without oil conservator.......................................................................178
6.2.3 Transport with empty transformer tank .............................................................................................................179
6.3 Commissioning transformer at operating site ................................................................................. 180
6.3.1 Filling the oil compartment of the on-load tap-changer with insulating fluid......................................................180
6.3.2 Bleeding on-load tap-changer head and suction pipe.......................................................................................181
6.3.3 Checking motor-drive unit .................................................................................................................................183
6.3.4 Checking protective relay..................................................................................................................................184
6.3.5 Commissioning the transformer ........................................................................................................................185
7 Fault elimination ............................................................................................................. 186
7.1 Tripping the protective relay and re-commissioning the transformer.............................................. 188
7.1.1 Flap valve in OPERATION position ..................................................................................................................188
7.1.2 Flap valve in OFF position ................................................................................................................................189
7.1.3 Re-commissioning the transformer ...................................................................................................................189
8 Technical data................................................................................................................. 190
8.1 Permissible ambient conditions ...................................................................................................... 190
8.2 Technical data for protective relay.................................................................................................. 190
8.2.1 Protective relay with several dry-reed magnetic switches.................................................................................192
8.3 Limit values for dielectric strength and water content of insulating fluids ....................................... 193
9 Drawings ......................................................................................................................... 194
9.1 VACUTAP® VM, installation drawing (746230).............................................................................. 194
9.2 VACUTAP® VM 300, installation drawing (765192)....................................................................... 196

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9.3 VACUTAP® VM, installation position of selector connection contacts (890477) .......................... 197
9.4 Special design for bell-type tank installation for Um up to 300kV (896762) .................................. 198
9.5 Lifting traverse for bell-type tank installation (890180) ................................................................... 199
9.6 On-load tap-changer head (893899) .............................................................................................. 200
9.7 On-load tap-changer head with tap-change supervisory control (894109)..................................... 201
9.8 Pipe connection Q with tap-change supervisory control (766161) ................................................. 202
9.9 Tracing template for on-load tap-changer head (890183) .............................................................. 203
9.10 Socket wrench for kerosene drain plug (890182) ........................................................................... 204
9.11 Screw tools for installation and maintenance (890478) .................................................................. 205
9.12 Bevel gear CD 6400, dimensional drawing (892916) ..................................................................... 206
Glossary .......................................................................................................................... 207

1 Introduction
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1 Introduction
This technical file contains detailed descriptions of the safe and proper in-
stallation, connection, and commissioning of the product.
It also includes safety instructions and general information about the prod-
uct.
Information about operation can be found in the operating instructions.
This technical file is intended solely for specially trained and authorized per-
sonnel.
1.1 Manufacturer
The product is manufactured by:
Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH
Falkensteinstraße 8
93059 Regensburg
Tel.: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Further information on the product and copies of this technical file are avail-
able from this address if required.
1.2 Completeness
This technical file is incomplete without the supporting documents.
The following documents are considered supporting documents:
▪ Unpacking instructions
▪ Supplement
▪ Routine test report
▪ Connection diagrams
▪ Dimensional drawings
▪ Order confirmation
1.3 Safekeeping
Keep this technical file and all supporting documents ready at hand and ac-
cessible for future use at all times.
1.4 Notation conventions
1.4.1 Hazard communication system
Warnings in this technical file are displayed as follows.

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1.4.1.1 Warning relating to section
Warnings relating to sections refer to entire chapters or sections, sub-sec-
tions or several paragraphs within this technical file. Warnings relating to
sections use the following format:
WARNING Type of danger!
Source of the danger and outcome.
► Action
► Action
1.4.1.2 Embedded warning information
Embedded warnings refer to a particular part within a section. These warn-
ings apply to smaller units of information than the warnings relating to sec-
tions. Embedded warnings use the following format:
DANGER! Instruction for avoiding a dangerous situation.
1.4.1.3 Signal words and pictograms
The following signal words are used:
Signal word Definition
DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE Indicates measures to be taken to prevent damage to property.
Table1: Signal words in warning notices
Pictograms warn of dangers:
Pictogram Definition
Warning of a danger point
Warning of dangerous electrical voltage

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Pictogram Definition
Warning of combustible substances
Warning of danger of tipping
Warning of danger of crushing
Table2: Pictograms used in warning notices
1.4.2 Information system
Information is designed to simplify and improve understanding of particular
procedures. In this technical file it is laid out as follows:
Important information.
1.4.3 Instruction system
This technical file contains single-step and multi-step instructions.
Single-step instructions
Instructions which consist of only a single process step are structured as fol-
lows:
Aim of action
üRequirements (optional).
► Step 1 of 1.
ðResult of step (optional).
ðResult of action (optional).
Multi-step instructions
Instructions which consist of several process steps are structured as follows:

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Aim of action
üRequirements (optional).
1. Step 1.
ðResult of step (optional).
2. Step 2.
ðResult of step (optional).
ðResult of action (optional).