TITLE : Installation Transformer

1. INSTALLATION OF TRANSFORMER :

1. Transformer shall be installed and commissioned as per the requirements

of IS 1886 (latest edition) and regulations of local authorities.

2. HANDLING :

1. Transformer and all its accessories shall be handled carefully in its upright
position as indicated on the packing case. Lifting lugs and jacking pads
shall be used for lifting of the transformer. While using jacking pads
utmost care shall be taken in proper application of jacks. Where
transformer is dragged or pulled on sleeper or rollers the traction eyes
provided at the bottom frame shall be used with suitable wire ropes and
shackles.

3. STORAGE :

1. Transformer shall be stored under shelter in place free from fire and
explosion hazards, care should be taken to see that moisture would not
contaminate inside the tank.

4. MOUNTING AND ERECTION :

1. The transformer shall be lifted by lugs or shackles or by any other

suitable means (such as dragging on roller) and mounted on the concrete
plinth prepared for the purpose. Care shall be taken to see that
transformer is not tilted during lifting and erection of transformer.
2. The rollers movement shall be blocked after the transformer is positioned
on the plinth. Adequate and necessary clearance from walls, other
equipments, etc., shall be provided as indicated in the drawings and as
per regulation of local inspection authorities.
3. The contractor shall supply all the material and labour for erection and
commissioning of transformers.

5. CABLING AND EARTHING :

1. Cables shall be terminated at cable boxes only after IR values measured

and found to be in order for both equipments and cables. Cable
termination shall be carried out with utmost care and ensuring adequate
clearance as applicable in the relevant standards. The neutral of the
transformer shall be connected to two separate earth tapes of size

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detailed in the dwg. The body of the transformer shall also be provided
with effective earthing as per the drawings and specifications.
6. INSPECTION :

1. Inspection / tests will be carried out by the client / consultant or their

representatives at manufacturers place or any other approved testing
laboratories, if required. The manufacturer shall provide all the required
facilities to carry out the inspection.
2. All routine tests specified in IS: 2026 or any other tests required by the
client/consultant shall be conducted on the transformers at no extra cost
in the presence of the client / consultant or their representatives.

7. PRE – COMMISSIONING TESTS :

1. Pre-commissioning test as per enclosed format shall be carried out by the

supplier/contractor at site in presence of the client / consultant or their
representatives at no extra cost.

MOUNTING AND ERECTION

The transformer shall be lifted by lugs or shackles or by any other suitable means
(such as dragging on roller) and mounted on the concrete plinth prepared for the
purpose care shall be taken to see that transformer is not tilted during lifting and
erection of transformer.

The rollers shall be checked to prevent movement of the transformer after being
positioned on the plinth. Adequate and necessary clearance from walls, other
equipments, etc., shall be provided as indicated in the drawings and as per
regulation of local inspection authorities.

Phasing out test with 415 volts applied to HV windings and voltage across LV
winding being checked.

Measurement of neutral and body earth resistance with earth testing megger. The
values shall not exceed 1 to 2 Ohms as required.

Functioning of thermometer, oil level indicator shall be checked and adjusted, if

necessary. The transformer devices shall be checked and adjusted, if necessary. The
transformer shall be charged only after the above tests are conducted and approval
of local authorities is obtained. The earthing of neutral and body of the transformer
shall be done as per I.E. regulations and the requirements and of local authorities.

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However, general mode of earthing arrangements is indicated on the drawings. The

contractor shall supply all the material and labour for erection and commissioning of
transformers.

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