Southern States WAG User manual

Type WAG and
WAG-A
Aluminum Vertical
Break Disconnect
Switch
Volt: 15.5-170kV
Amp: All
INSTRUCTION
INSTALLATION &
MANUAL

Safety Information
IMPROPER HANDLING, INSTALLATION, OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS
EQUIPMENT MAY CAUSE IMMEDIATE HAZARDS WHICH WILL LIKELY RESULT IN SERIOUS
PERSONNEL INJURY OR DEATH.
The equipment covered by this publication must be handled, installed, operated and maintained
by qualified persons who have direct knowledgeand experience dealing with the hazards involved
and are thoroughly trained in the handling, installation, operation and maintenance of high voltage
transmission and distribution equipment. These instructions are meant for only such Qualified
Persons. They are not intended to be a substitute for adequate training and experience in safety
procedures for this type of equipment.
AQualified Person is one who is trained in and has skills necessary:
to read and comprehend this instruction book – understanding that these instructions are
general in nature
to accept personal responsibility to prepare and maintain an intrinsically safe work
environment and maintain control of the work site to safeguard all persons present
to develop and implement a proper rigging, lifting, and installation plan along with all safety
precautions required to insure safe and proper lifting and installation of the equipment.
to distinguish between energized and non energized parts
to determine proper approach distances to energized parts
to properly work with and around energized or de-energized equipment that may be
pressurized with gas
for proper use of personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials,
insulated tools for working near energized and /or pressurized electrical equipment
to recognize and take necessary precautions for the unique and dynamic conditions of site
and specialized equipment to maintain a safe work environment during handling,
installation, operation, and maintenance of high voltage switching equipment
The instructions in this manual are general guidelines for this type of equipment and not specific
to the equipment supplied. Portions of it may not be applicable
or may not have complete
instructions for your specific equipment.
If you do not understand any part of these instructions or need assistance, contact Southern
States Service Division at 770-946-4562 during normal business hours (EST) or 770-946-4565
after normal business hours.

Revised 7/14/15
LIMITED WARRANTY
Southern States, LLC (“SSLLC”) warrants only to the Warranty Holder (hereinafter defined as the “End User” or
the “Immediate Purchaser”, as applicable, pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Limited Warranty as set
forth below), that the Product identified below will, upon shipment, be free of defects in workmanship and material
for the applicable Warranty Period. The “Warranty Period” is that period of time during which this Limited
Warranty is effective, and such period begins on the invoice date issued by SSLLC for the Product, and continues
until the earlier to occur of (1) the expiration of the Warranty Duration period, or (2) the Number of Operations,
both as specified in the table below. If the Product is both purchased and installed within the United States or
Canada, this Limited Warranty is granted to each end user of the Product who acquired the Product for its own
use during the Warranty Period (“End User”). In all other situations, this Limited Warranty is granted only to the
first purchaser of the Product (“Immediate Purchaser”) from SSLLC. No primary or remote purchaser or owner of
the Product who is not a Warranty Holder may claim any benefit under this Limited Warranty, or any remedial
promise included in this Limited Warranty. SSLLC shall, upon prompt written notice from the Warranty Holder,
correct a nonconforming Product by repair or replacement at the sole discretion of SSLLC of the nonconforming
Product or any part or component of a nonconforming Product necessary in SSLLC’s discretion to make such
Product conforming. Any transportation charges, labor for removing, reinstalling the Product or part, and/or costs
related to providing access to the Product shall be the responsibility of the Warranty Holder. Correction in this
manner will constitute the Warranty Holder’s exclusive remedy and fulfillment of all SSLLC’s liabilities and
responsibilities hereunder. SSLLC’s duty to perform under this limited warranty may be delayed, at SSLLC’s sole
option, until SSLLC has been paid in full for all products purchased by the Warranty Holder. No such delay will
extend the Warranty Period. If SSLLC does not make such repair or replacement, SSLLC’s liability for damages
on account of any claimed nonconformity will in no event exceed the purchase price of the Product in question.
This Limited Warranty does not apply to any Product that has been disassembled, repaired, or altered by anyone
other than SSLLC. This Limited Warranty will not apply to any Product that has been subjected to improper or
abnormal use of the Product. SSLLC has no responsibility to repair or replace any Product or component thereof
manufactured by another party, but SSLLC will assign, to the extent assignable, to the Warranty Holder any
manufacturers’ warranty that applies to products and components not manufactured by SSLLC.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES. THERE ARE NO
OTHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY WARRANTIES. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHICH MAY
ARISE BY IMPLICATION OF LAW, OR APPLICATION OF COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NONINFRINGEMENT OR OTHERWISE ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED. SSLLC
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT,
EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, EVEN IF SSLLC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SAME. THE WARRANTY HOLDER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SUITABILITY OF
THE PRODUCT FOR ANY PARTICULAR APPLICATION.
Product Purchased
Region Product Installed Region Warranty Holder Warranty Duration
U.S and Canada U.S and Canada End User Five (5) Years
All Other Conditions Immediate
Purchaser
Earlier of 1 year from
installation or 18 months
from shipment

WCSR 40690314v23
Southern States, LLC
Equipment Receipt, Installation, Use, Operation and Maintenance Terms
(“Terms of Use”)
The purchaser (“Purchaser”) of certain Equipment (the “Equipment”) identified in the Instruction Manual accompanying these
Terms of Use sold by Southern States, LLC (“Southern States”), by Purchaser’s acceptance or Use of Equipment in any way,
agrees to the Terms of Use set forth below (the word “Use” herein means receipt, testing, inspection, installation, operation,
maintenance and otherwise handling the Equipment):
Purchaser represents and warrants that it is fully qualified to Use the
Equipment, and that it is a sophisticated user of the Equipment with
a high level of expertise in the Use of the Equipment and Purchaser
knows that Southern State is relying on Purchaser’s sophistication
and expertise with respect to the Equipment.
The Purchaser will, within seven (7) days after receipt of the
Equipment, inspect the Equipment and identify and notify Southern
States in writing of any missing parts, damage or defects observed
in the Equipment.
The Purchaser will Use the Equipment, only in conformity with all
manuals, data sheets and instructions provided by Southern States,
and in keeping with sound engineering, utility and safety practice.
Purchaser will at its own expense, provide all necessary labor,
supplies, and facilities required to Use the Equipment.
oThe Purchaser may use its own personnel or engage a third
party to Use the Equipment. The Purchaser shall insure that
it only utilizes personnel who are fully qualified or certified
by a reputable certification agency to Use the Equipment. In
the event that Purchaser cannot find such qualified
personnel, the Purchaser will notify Southern States and
seek its advice to determine a mutually agreeable solution.
oBy separate agreement, Southern States may provide such
services and the personnel to conduct such services in
connection with the installation of the Equipment. In the
event Southern States agrees to provide personnel to install,
maintain, and operate the Equipment, such personnel will
function only in an advisory capacity and shall have no
responsibility for the supervision, or the quality or
workmanship of such installation, maintenance, or operate
of the Equipment.
The Purchaser shall not install and operate the Equipment in a way
such that a single point of Equipment failure leads to a cascading
event or consequential damage to any person or property. Purchaser
shall ensure redundancy in its system at all times. Purchaser
acknowledges and agrees that electric service is by nature subject to
interruptions due to Equipment failures and shall not agree to
provide service free from the effects of Equipment failures
The Equipment will be maintained and inspected as provided by this
instruction manual and in compliance with best industry practices,
but in no event will the Equipment be inspected and tested less
frequently than once in every 6 months.
The Purchaser shall not repair, dismantle, or alter any of the
Equipment without Southern States’ written consent.
Any failure of Equipment either in service, testing or inspection will
be promptly reported in writing to Southern States within 24 hours
of the failure so that adequate evidence can be collected, appropriate
diagnostic tests can be conducted, and analysis of the failure can be
determined.
Southern States will have no liability for any direct, indirect,
consequential or remote damage or injury, whether or not foreseen
or foreseeable, to the Purchaser or any third party or person for any
damages or injury to person or property caused by Purchaser’s or
any third party’s actions, whether or not negligent, in the Use of the
Equipment. Purchaser shall indemnify and hold Southern States and
its employees, officers and directors against any damage or injury
caused in whole or part by Purchaser’s or any third party’s action
whether or not negligent, resulting from the Use of the Equipment.
Southern States expressly rejects any liability to third parties. The
Purchaser expressly waives any claim against Southern States, its
employees, officers, directors and affiliates, for injury or damage to
person or property resulting from Use of the Equipment not directly
and solely caused by Southern States’ negligence. For the purposes
of clarity, Southern States shall not be liable, and be fully
indemnified by the Purchaser, for the following related to the
Equipment: normal wear and tear, excessive use and loading,
improper interference or maintenance on the part of the Purchaser
or third parties, incomplete or false information given by the
Purchaser, inappropriate or improper Use, faulty operation,
installation or start-up, faulty or careless handling, improper
maintenance, use of unsuitable operating materials/substitute
materials, defective construction work, hazardous ambient
conditions unknown to the Purchaser, chemical, electro-chemical or
electrical influences, changes to the subject of delivery made
without Southern States consent.
In the event that Southern States is found by a court of competent
jurisdiction or a properly empaneled arbitral body to be liable to the
Purchaser for any reason, Southern States shall be entitled to a
reduction in the liability by taking into account the exceptions
provided by statute, law, and any counterclaims Southern States
may have against Purchaser.
The failure of Purchaser to comply with these Terms of Use herein
shall void any and all warranties related to the Equipment. These
Terms of Use shall be deemed to be part of the binding contractual
agreements between Purchaser and Southern States related to the
Equipment and shall govern over any inconsistent term or provision
in such other contractual agreements.

Recommended Inspection Maintenance
Recommended Inspection Maintenance
Southern States’ disconnect switches are designed to operate with minimum maintenance. While
disconnecting switches are not readily serviced at frequent intervals, periodic inspection is important for
satisfactory operation and maximized overall life. Frequency of inspection and maintenance depends on the
installation site, weather, atmospheric conditions, experience of operating personnel, and any special
operation requirements.
During operational testing, the switch should be opened and closed several times, if possible, to clean the
contacts and free the moving parts. A visual inspection, when the switch is wet, or temperature scanning
detector may indicate hot spots that could serve as potential sources of trouble. Directional microphones or
ultrasonic detectors can be used to locate local corona sources on the switches which can be eliminated
during normal switch maintenance.
Table:Recommended Installation & Maintenance Table
Installation
Tests
Patrolling
Inspection
6-months
Routine
5 Year *
Periodic
10 Year *
Insulators
Contamination
X
X
X
X
Damage
X
X
X
X
Cabinet (if motor
operator supplied)
Any loose parts on the floor of the
cabinet?
X X X X
Wiring Secure
X
X
X
X
Links Secure
X
X
X
X
Inspect Mechanism for loose parts
X
X
X
X
Heaters Energized
X
X
X
X
Door Seal
X
X
X
X
Mechanical
Operational Tests
X
X
X
Electrical
Contact Resistance X X X
Liveparts Inspection
Inspect Contacts
X
X
X
Inspect Arcing Horns
X
X
X
*NOTE:Inspection/maintenance is suggested to be performed every two (2) years when installed in harsh environments
with excessive airborne contaminants such as salt spray and industrial pollutants.
It is recommended that maintenance on these switches be performed in accordance with ANSI
STANDARDS C37.30.1-2011. In addition, well-established live-line servicing and maintenance
procedures may be used in accordance with user practices and local and OSHA regulations.
NOTE

Recommended Inspection Maintenance
Patrolling Inspection (6 Months)
The patrolling inspection is a largely visual inspection on an energized unit in service. The frequency of the
inspection is determined by the local conditions and policies of the owner of the equipment.
•Inspect the insulators for breaks, cracks, burns, or cement deterioration. Clean insulators particularly
where abnormal conditions such as salt deposits, cement dust, or acid fumes exist to minimize possibility
of a flashover.
•If an accompanying motor operator is supplied, check the cabinet for loose parts and ensure that all
wiring is secure, the heater is energized, and the door is sealed.
Routine Inspection and Maintenance (5 year)
•Perform patrolling inspection (above), checking insulators and cabinet
•Once the disconnect switch is de-energized, test operate the switch multiple times.
•Check the switch for alignment, contact pressure, eroded contacts, corrosion, and mechanical
malfunction, replacing damaged or eroded components if necessary. If contact pitting is minor, smooth
the surface with a clean, fine sandpaper. It is recommended to clean and reapply C5-A grease
during any operation or maintenance cycle, as exposed surfaces (such as contacts) are vulnerable to
environmental conditions and contaminants that can decrease the effectiveness of the grease over time.
During reapplication, clean and wipe down the contact surfaces with a green Scotchbrite pad, reapply
C5-A grease, and remove any excess grease until an evenly coated, thin film is present.
•Inspect arcing horns for signs of excessive arc damage and replace if necessary.
•Check blade lock or latch for adjustment.
•Inspect all live parts for scarring, gouging, or sharp points that could contribute to excessive radio noise
and corona. Check corona balls and rings for damage that could impair effectiveness.
•Inspect interphase linkages, operating rods, levers, bearings, etc. to assure that adjustments are correct,
all joins are tight, and pipes are not bent.
•Check for simultaneous closing of all blades and for proper seating in the closed position.
•Inspect and check all safety interlocks while testing for proper operation.
Periodic Inspection and Maintenance (10 year)
•Follow instructions for 5-year Routine Inspection and Maintenance
The disconnect switch must be de-energized, disconnecting from all electrical power sources
before servicing.
The disconnect switch must be de-energized, disconnecting from all electrical power sources
before servicing.

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