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Product manual

GW57 363-550
Horizontal knee disconnectors

Horizontal knee disconnectors

GW57 363-550
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Contents

03 - 04 Packing, transport and storage

05 Product and application

06 - 24 Installation

25 - 26 Maintenance
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Packing, transport and storage
Packing
ABB will prepare, pack and load disconnectors
according to requirement of customer inspection,
guaranteeing that equipment and packing
material are qualified for international freight by
sea or by air.
Main blade and insulator of disconnector will be
packed in wood crate; the packing crate will be
treated by steam to guarantee that it will be free
of insect eggs, plant seeds or animalcule. The
crate is strong enough for transport under normal
conditions by sea and road freight. The drive
mechanism will be packed in a polywood box.
All parts of the product shall be carefully packed
and marked to ensure quick identification and
erection on site. All packing will be seaworthy for
on-deck/under-deck transport.
Transport
For extreme bad freight condition, purchaser
should provide information before award of order
and special packing can be applied accordingly
with agreement of the customer.
When products are transported by trucks, the
speed of trucks shall be steady to avoid
mechanical damage.
Storage
Upon arrival each unit should be checked
according to the shipping documents and the
order. If damage is discovered or suspected, the
case should be opened and photos should be
taken. The package should be opened carefully to
avoid the damage on the outer insulation.
Upon arrival it is important that the plastic cover
will be removed in order to prevent corrosion due
to condensation. If intermediate storage cannot
be avoided, please recover the package for safety
storage.
Storage site:
The products shall be stored indoors or under a
rain-proof cover. The ground should be strong
enough to stand the pressure of packing case. The
product shall be stored horizontally above ground
level to avoid cracking or water damage.
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Ambient condition:
The surrounding air must be free from dust,
smoke, corrosive or inflammable gas, steam or salt
medium. The temperature is not less than -30.
Outdoor storage time should be less than 12
months. For long term storage, products must be
packed. Please clean the outer insulation before
assembling.
Storage in a humid climate, without proper
ventilation, can lead to discoloring of zinc coated
surfaces. This discoloring is known as white rust,
and consists mainly zinc oxide and zinc hydroxide
and is a result of a chemical reaction between pure
zinc on the surface and moisture. The long term
rust protection is not affected because the steel-
zinc layer under the surface remains unaffected.
Stacking of cases:
Stacked layers should be confirmed with the
packing requirements (please refer to the
markings on the packing cases). Cases of different
widths shall normally not be stacked. If cases of
different widths need to be stacked, a framework
must be used between the cases in order to
distribute the pressure evenly. Stacking of more
than two cases is not allowed. It must be noted
that stacking causes instability sidewise and
therefore the cases must be secured, i.e.,
prevented from tumbling down or rolling over.
An approved store is defined as:
stored in indoor or under the roof to avoid the
exposure to sunshine and rain. The equipment can
be stored outdoors. If this happens they should be
protected by at least a tarpaulin. The tarpaulin
shouldn't be so tight so that air circulation to zinc
coated surfaces is still prevented.
Drive mechanism:
The drive mechanism should be unpacked on
arrival. If it is not kept in an approved store, the
heating element must be connected and
permanently switched on to prevent the control
equipment from corrosion or damage due to
freezing.
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Packing, transport and storage
Disconnectors and insulators:
The disconnectors and insulators should be stored
in their original cases where they are properly
protected from damage. The units shall not stand
in water. The disconnectors can be stored
outdoors. If this happens they should be
protected by at least a tarpaulin. The tarpaulin
shouldn't be so tight so that air circulation to zinc
coated surfaces is still prevented. Any condense
should easily drip off. The lowest permitted
ambient temperature for storage is
Spare parts:
Spare parts shall be kept indoors in an approved
storage and in their original packing. This is
especially important for rubber components (seals
etc.), which must also be protected from sunlight
to avoid drying. Frames can be stored outdoors.
Figure 1-1 GW57 packing
Marking
Each package will contain one main crate for
disconnector and one for mechanism. Accessory
will be packed inside the main crate for
disconnectors, with optional frame and pole beam,
one set of package can consist up to several boxes,
ie disconnector box, mechanism box, insulator box,
Box and crate will be marked with serial numbers. If
desired by the customer the necessary information
will be marked onto the boxes by our factory
according to the existing specifications.
Nameplate:
All permanent equipment of the works shall be
provided with a securely fixed nameplate maker's
name, model, serial number, year of manufacturing,
main characteristic data of the respective
equipment and further relevant information. All
main equipment should have the nameplates in
English or language upon request.
Packing crate illustration
Product packing and markings (Figure 1)
Figure 1-2 Drive mechanism plywood packing
Figure 1-3 Insulator packing
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Product and application

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Application
Operation conditions
ABB Horizontal knee disconnectors GW57 series
applies highest voltage of equipment 420,550KV Application Outdoor or indoor

and rated frequency of 50 Hz or 60 Hz. It is Ambient temperature Maximum temperature +40℃

appropriate for outdoor installations and it can Minimum temperature -40℃

ensure isolation and connection directly across the
horizontal gap.
Type designation
GW57-XXX(D)
GW57: Horizontal knee disconnectors.
XXX: maximum equipment voltage,
ie D: one earthing switch applied.
DII: two earthing switch applied.
Without D: earthing switch not applied.
Main technical parameters
Technical parameters comply with latest IEC
standard or upon request. Please refer to technical
datasheet approved by contract and nameplate.
Electrical schematic diagram
Electrical schematic diagram will be delivered
along with drive.
Altitude Less than 1000 m*
Atmosphere conditions There shall be no dust, corrosive
or explosive mediums in the
ambient air that may significantly
influence disconnectors
Maximum daily average relative humidity 95%℃
Maximum wind velocity 35 m/s*
Note: * or upon request.
General
The disconnector is a two-column and single-arm
horizontal knee outdoor AC disconnector. After
opening, it has an isolated fracture in the
horizontal direction that is clear and convenient to
check. The operating insulator drives the drive
crank arm that drives the drive gear and rack
driving transmission mechanism to make the main
blade for opening and closing operations.
Earthing switches can be fitted at both sides of
the disconnector and swing in a plane, which is
parallel to the close direction of disconnector.
Disconnector and earthing switch have separate
operating mechanisms. The main units are:

1. Fixed contact of main blade

2. Main blade
3. Corona of fixed contact
4. Corona
5. Corona of moving contact
6. Supporting insulator
7. Operating insulator
8. Base (Fixed contact side)
9. Base (Moving contact side)
10. Connecting rod between poles
11. Left earthing switch
12. Operating rod of left earthing switch
13. Right earthing switch
14. Fixed contact of left earthing switch
15. Fixed contact of right earthing switch
16. Vertical rod
17. M16 U–type bolt
18. Output angle steel
19. Electrically operated mechanism of
earthing switch
20. Electrically operated mechanism of
main blade
21. Corona of fixed contact

Figure 2 GW57-550DII structure

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Delivery

CAUTION Check the current transformer for any transport

FOR YOUR SAFETY
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO HANDLE, INSTALL, USE
OR SERVICE THIS PRODUCT BEFORE READING
THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
Failure to read the instruction manual prior to
performing these actions can lead to serious
injury and/or damage.
damages immediately upon delivery. Damage to
packaging may be a sign of rough handling. Note
any damage (it is advisable to take pictures).
Products are provided with this product manual,
quality certificate, packing list. Please check the
software and accessories along with the product
according to the packing list. Be careful not to
damage the product.

Safety notice Check the products as below after unpacking.

This disconnectors should be installed within the design limitations as
described on its rating plate and in these instructions. Follow your Note!
company's safety procedures. Check the product appearance for damage.

This product is intended to be operated and maintained by qualified Note!

persons who are thoroughly trained and who understand the hazards Check the accessories according to the
involved. This publication is written only for such qualified persons and packing list to ensure they are complete.
is not intended to be a substitute for adequate training and experience
in safety procedures for this device. Note!
Check if the product marking are clear and
correct.
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WARNING Note!
When unpack, attention that some
DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS OF STANDARD REPAIR PROCEDURES, SAFETY
components are fragile and may be
PRINCIPLES AND SERVICE OPERATIONS ARE NOT INCLUDED. IT IS
damaged by sudden shocks or careless
IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS CERTAIN
handling. Be careful to avoid damages or
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS REGARDING CERTAIN SPECIFIC SERVICE
deformations of components which may
METHODS THAT COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TO SERVICE
cause inconvenient assembly.
PERSONAL OR COULD DAMAGE EQUIPMENT OR RENDER IT UNSAFE.
PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT THESE WARNINGS CANNOT COVER ALL
Note!
CONCEIVABLE WAYS IN WHICH SERVICE, WHETHER OR NOT
Use box cover or plate as a temporary
RECOMMENDED BY ABB, MIGHT BE PERFORMED OR POSSIBLE
storage platform to prevent equipment
HAZARDOUS CONSEQUENCES OF EACH CONCEIVABLE WAY, NOR
damaged or contaminated by sand,
COULD ABB INVESTIGATE ALL SUCH WAYS. ANYONE USING SERVICE
prevent sand entering lubricant nozzle and
PROCEDURES OR TOOLS, WHETHER OR NOT RECOMMENDED BY ABB,
screw holes and prevent damaging the zinc
MUST THOROUGHLY ENSURE ONESELF THAT NEITHER PERSONAL NOR
coating and the main contact.
EQUIPMENT SAFETY WILL BE JEOPARDIZED BY THE SERVICE METHOD
OR TOOLS SELECTED.
Note!
Bolts should be fastened with below table
All information contained in this manual is based on the latest product
except special instructions in the manual.
information available at the time of printing. The right is reserved to
make changes at any time without notice.
Steel to Steel Steel to other materials
Diameter
of bolts Galvanized Stainless Galvanized or
bolt steel bolt stainless steel bolts
M8 23 N.m 22 N.m 22 N.m
M10 46 N.m 33 N.m 33 N.m
M12 79 N.m 56 N.m 56 N.m
M16* 195 N.m 136 N.m 120 N.m
M20 390 N.m 274 N.m 206 N.m
* Max torque of M 16 bolt for a pivot is 120 N.m.
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Main components list of gang Note!

Correct components selection is the pre-
operation product
condition for correct installation. Below
quantities is only applied for one unit
product with three phase. Attention to
key components designation below which
will be used in installation procedure.
Wrong components installation will
damage equipment.

Scope may adjust according to contract

scope. DIS-Disconnecting switch; ES-
Earthing switch.

Components designation
Item Description Qty/Unit Components photo 363-550 kV
2 ES 1 ES 0 ES

Foundation bolts
1 (Option upon scope) 24 X1D X1D X1D

Steel frame-Phase A/C

(Option upon scope) 3 X2D X2D X2D

X2E

Steel frame-Phase B
2 3
(Option upon scope)

X2F

X2G
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Components designation
Item Description Qty/Unit Components photo 363-550 kV
2 ES 1 ES 0 ES

3 X3D

2 ES

Moving contact Left ES

3 X3E
side base

Right ES
3

3 X3F

0 ES

X3G X3G X3G

Fixed contact Left ES/2 ES

side base 3

X3H X3H

Right ES/0 ES
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Components designation
Item Description Qty/Unit Components photo 363/420 kV 550 kV
2 ES 1 ES 0 ES 2 ES 1 ES 0 ES

Upper rotatory
3 X4D X4D X4D
insulator

Lower rotatory
3 X4E X4E X4E
insulator

Upper of support
6 X4F X4F X4F
insulator

Lower of support
6 X4G X4G X4G
insulator

Upper rotatory
3 X4H X4H X4H
insulator

Middle rotatory
3 X4I X4I X4I
insulator

Lower rotatory
3 X4J X4J X4J
insulator

Upper of support
6 X4K X4K X4K
insulator

Middle rotatory
6 X4L X4L X4L
insulator

Lower of support
6 X4M X4M X4M
insulator

Note: Dimension for insulator can be found from product drawing bound to the orders.
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Components designation
Item Description Qty/Unit Components photo 363-550 kV
2 ES 1 ES 0 ES

X5D X5D X5D

5 Coupling rod-DIS 3

X5E X5E

Earthing switch
moving contact side
6 (Option upon requirement, 3 X6D X6D
different length with
different voltage)

Earthing switch
fixed contact side
7 (Option upon requirement, 3 X7D X7D
different length with
different voltage)

ES fixed contact
8 moving contact side 3 X8D X8D
(Option upon requirement)

ES fixed contact
9 fixed contact side 3 X9D X9D
(Option upon requirement)

Corona ring on
10 6 X10D X10D X10D
moving contact base

Corona ring on
11 moving contact upper 6 X11D X11D X11D
and lower arm

Corona ring on
12 6 X12D X12D X12D
fixed contact

Corona ring support

13 3 X13D X13D X13D
on moving contact side

Corona ring support

14 3 X14D X14D X14D
on fixed contact side
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Components designation
Item Description Qty/Unit Components photo 363-550 kV
2 ES 1 ES 0 ES

Corona ring on insulator

15 3 X15D X15D X15D
for fixed contact side

16 Main blade 3 X16D X16D X16D

17 Fixed contact 3 X17D X17D X17D

18 DIS drive mechanism 3 X18D X18D X18D

19 ES drive mechanism 3/6 X19D X19D

20 Vertical Rod 3/6/9 X20D X20D X20D

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Installation procedure Note!

Attention to follow below procedure
strictly. Non-conformance may damage
equipment.

1 Install steel frame and plate

1.1 Check foundation dimension (if steel frame is in ABB scope). (Figure 2)

Figure 3 Foundation dimension

363-550 kV
Description Qty/Unit
2 ES 1 ES 0 ES
Foundation bolts 24 X1D X1D X1D
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1.2 Check dimension of steel frame (if steel frame is not in ABB scope).

1.2.1 363-550kV

Figure 4 Steel frame dimension for 363-550 kV

Note: D1, D2, H1, H2 can be found from product drawing bound to the orders.

1.2.2 Check the dimension of install plate of mechanism

Figure 5 Drive mechanism dimension

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2 Base installation

2.1 Applied for Phase operation product

Figure 6 Base installation for 420-550 kV

363-550 kV
Description Qty/Unit
2 ES 1 ES 0 ES
Base - Phase 3 X3D & X3G X3D & X3H; X3F & X3G X3F & X3H
M20*150/195 N.m 24 STD-1 STD-1 STD-1

Notes: adjust the distance between base bottom and top support structure plate is about 50 mm,
and the interphase distance meets the engineering drawing requirements.

3 Connect the insulator and main blade

Figure 7 ES fixed contact(Option upon requirement) assembly 420-550kV

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Figure 8 Moving contact and fixed contact assembly, 363/420 kV

Figure 9 Moving contact and fixed contact assembly, 550 kV

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Figure 10 Corona ring install position for main blade base and fixed contact 420-550 kV

363/420 kV 550 kV
Description Qty/Unit
2 ES 1 ES 0 ES 2 ES 1 ES 0 ES
Main blade 3 X16D X16D X16D X16D X16D X16D
Fixed contact 3 X17D X17D X17D X17D X17D X17D
Corona ring 6 X10D X10D X10D X10D X10D X10D
Corona ring 6 X11D X11D X11D X11D X11D X11D
Corona ring 6 X12D X12D X12D X12D X12D X12D
Corona ring 3 X15D X15D X15D X15D X15D X15D
Support 6 X13D X13D X13D X13D X13D X13D
Support 3 X14D X14D X14D X14D X14D X14D
Support Insulator 6
Upper Insulator 6 X4F X4F X4F X4K X4K X4K
Middle Insulator 6 X4L X4L X4L
Lower Insulator 6 X4G X4G X4G X4M X4M X4M
Rotatory Insulator 3
Upper Insulator 3 X4D X4D X4D X4H X4H X4H
Middle Insulator 3 X4I X4I X4I
Lower Insulator 3 X4E X4E X4E X4J X4J X4J
M12*35 12 STD-2 STD-2 STD-2 STD-2 STD-2 STD-2
M12*30 12 STD-3 STD-3 STD-3 STD-3 STD-3 STD-3
M16*70 52/100 STD-4 STD-4 STD-4 STD-4 STD-4 STD-4
M16*75 48 STD-5 STD-5 STD-5 STD-5 STD-5 STD-5
M16*60 24/48 STD-6 STD-6 STD-6 STD-6 STD-6 STD-6
M16*30 12 STD-7 STD-7 STD-7 STD-7 STD-7 STD-7
M16*55 12 STD-8 STD-8 STD-8 STD-8 STD-8 STD-8
M12*30 12 STD-9 STD-9 STD-9 STD-9 STD-9 STD-9
M12*35 6 STD-10 STD-10 STD-10 STD-10 STD-10 STD-10
M12*45 12 STD-11 STD-11 STD-11 STD-11 STD-11 STD-11
Note: Dimension for insulator can be found from product drawing bound to the orders.
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4 Install the main blade and insulator above the base

4.1 Make sure the base be in the open position

Figure 11 Open position of base 363-550 kV

Notes: When the both side interlock rod can move from left to right into the interlock disk, the base is in the open position.

4.2 Install the main blade(with insulator) and fixed contact(with insulator) to the base

Keep the interphase distance meets the

engineering drawing requirements.
Install the coupling rod X5D with the
bolt on this rod between the two base.

Figure 11 Install the main blade(with insulator) and fixed contact(with insulator) on main base
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4.3 Install the operation mechanism and vertical rod

Figure 12 Install the operation mechanism and vertical rod for main base

Keep the dimension meets the engineering drawing requirements. Install the operation mechanism at
open position with M16*120 bolt.
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4.4 Adjustment for main blade
1. Operate the mechanism box manually in the
opening position (Confirm the main blade just in
the opening position. Otherwise, it is necessary to
loosen M16 U bolts on the vertical rod to be
adjusted).
2. Operate the operating mechanism manually to
close the main blade. When the mechanism is in
closing place, the main blade is in closing place too
(Judging criteria: The upper arm of main blade is
horizontal, and the lower arm angle is between 0°
and 2°, as shown in the following figures.
Figure 13 Main blade check
Notes: After connecting cables or busbar, it is necessary to check the situation of disconnector again.
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3. The contact insertion depth meets the
requirements that there is a distance 50±5mm
between the rear of upper arm plate and the outer
supporting plate of fixed contact. The driving
crank arm passes through the dead point). If the
insertion depth of the main blade does not meet
the requirements, M20 bolts fastening in the base
on the fixed contact side or the main blade side
can be adjusted to make the insertion depth meet
the requirements.
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5 Installation of earthing switch(Option upon requirement)

Figure 14 ES and connection rod installation

363-550 kV
Description Qty/Unit
2 ES 1 ES 0 ES
Earthing switch moving contact side
3 X6D X6D
(Option upon requirement)

Earthing switch fixed contact side

3 X7D X7D
(Option upon requirement)

Coupling rod Of ES(left ES and 2ES) 3 X5E X5E

ES Drive mechanism 3/6 X19D X19D
Vertical rod 3/6 X20D X20D

Note: Dimension for earthing switch can be found from product drawing bound to the orders.

5.1 Installation steps

1. Check marks on the box or pallet according to
engineering configurations and project drawings.
2. Lift the earthing switch out of the box or pallet.
3. Pay attention to distinguishing the difference
between earthing switches on the moving contact
side and the fixed contact side
4. Install the earthing switch follow a,b,c steps on
the base.
5. Keep the dimension meets the engineering
drawing requirements. Install the operation
mechanism at open position with M16*120 bolt.
a. Correctly install the earthing switch in the
installing position on the base, and connect the
corresponding connecting rod or crank arm.
b. Connect all the flexible connections of earthing
switch correctly to the installation holes on the
base.
c. Check the installation position of earthing
switch support plate and base supporting plate to
ensure the earthing switch plate is parallel to the
base installation plate.
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Figure 15 Support plate and base plate position

Note: When installing upper bolts on an earthing switch holding seat, it is necessary to lift the earthing switch to a certain angle, and then insert bolts on it.

5.2 Adjustment for earthing switch

1. Operate the operating mechanism box manually
to the opening position (Confirm the earthing
switch be just in the opening position. Otherwise,
it is necessary to loosen M16 U-shaped bolts on
vertical connecting rod to carry out adjusting).
Then, manually operate the operating mechanism
to close the earthing switch, and stop it when
approaching to the guide block of fixed contact
for earthing switch. Check the relative position of
earthing switch arm relating to the fixed contact
of earthing switch, and ensure the center of
earthing switch arm is aligned with that of fixed
contact for earthing switch, as shown in the
following figure.
If the position of earthing switch relating to the
fixed contact of earthing switch does not meet the
requirements, adjust the relative position of
earthing switch installation plate and base
installation plate. The method is to increase
adjustment gaskets on the diagonal line of 4
fastening bolts between earthing switch
installation plate and base installation plate to
adjust the relative position of earthing switch and
fixed contact for earthing switch.

Figure 16 ES and ES fixed contact position

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2. Continue to switch on earthing switches
manually to make earthing switch rods contact
with damping pads on fixed contacts of earthing
switch, and check the position relationship of each
part between earthing switch and fixed contact
for earthing switch.
a. The distance from the upper guide pipe at the
top of earthing switch to the lower of fixed
contact for earthing switch is 10±3mm. If not
meeting the requirements, loosen fixed bolts of
copper tube for fixed contact to adjust the upper
and lower positions of copper tube for fixed
contact properly.

b. The whole copper tube of fixed contact for

earthing switch is in the inclined plane of guide
pipe for earthing switch arm.

c. Relating to fixed contacts for earthing switch,

the earthing switch arm is centered basically.

10±3

Figure 17 ES and ES fixed contact position

3. Continue to carry out closing manually and make

sure earthing switch completely in dead position.
Check the position of lower driving crank arm for
earthing switch, and pass the dead point as shown
in the following figure. The distance for reference
from the lower end surface of earthing switch rod
to the lower end surface of earthing switch
supporting block is 26±3 mm after the closing is in
place.

26±3

Figure 18 ES closed position

Note: After connecting cables or busbar, it is necessary to check the
situation of earthing switch again.
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4. Then performs a complete opening operation to
check whether there is any abnormality during the
opening process.
5. Once again, a complete manual closing process
is carried out to keep the speed during the closing
process as much as possible so that the speed is
the same basically as the time of electric closing.
The movement of earthing switch during the
closing process is checked, especially the relative
position of earthing switch and fixed contact for
earthing switch during the process of earthing
switch in the upward process.
7. Operate the electric closing operation of
earthing switch. Pay attention that there should
not be any interference or abnormal occurrence in
the process. If yes, stop the operation mechanism
immediately. Check the parts that have problems,
and carry out troubleshooting according to the
above steps.
8. Carry out electric opening and closing for many
times to check the movement of earthing switch,
and ensure that the earthing switch can be
opened/closed in place without any abnormality.

6. According to the above steps, perform the

manual closing/opening test again for 3 times,
and check the conditions of each component and
the tightening status of bolts at each connection.
After confirming that there is not any error, open
the earthing switch manually, and switch on the
electric mechanism box.

6 Commissioning

1) Inspect the power of motor for mechanism; Vertical rod

2) Rotate the mechanism to the middle position

between open and close position by manual Before
handle;

3) Check whether the direction of mechanism

match the main blade with motor drive;

4) Measure the circuit resistance of the entire loop After

of disconnector following the table below in the

close position;

5) It is necessary to make open-close cycle for 15

times by motor- drive mechanism to inspect
whether or not the adjustment is proper. After the
test operations, the connections between the
vertical connecting rods and L plate must be
locked.

No Rated current Rated voltage Resistance

1 4000 A 363 kV ≤120 µΩ
2 4000 A 420 kV ≤120 µΩ
3 4000 A 550kV ≤120 µΩ
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7 Final inspection

It is necessary to inspect and verify the equipment
carefully after its installation and before its
operation.
a. Inspect all the insulators to see if any of them
are broken or defective.
b. Inspect the positioning conditions of all the
contacts.
f. Inspect whether or not the operations,
lubrication and strokes of all the drive
mechanisms are correct. Check their idle strokes,
mechanical connection, and the excessive
clearance during their control or installation.
g. Inspect the safety, proper functions and
operation convenience of all the switch locking
drive mechanisms (if any).

c. Inspect the tightness of all the bolts. h. Inspect whether or not the insulators and the
moving parts are clean.
d. Inspect the isolation distance, the net safety
distances of live parts of the equipment, and the
stroke of the equipment.

e. Inspect the installation and operation condition

of the earthing switch (if any).
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Maintenance

Note! General inspections

Abide by all the safety precautions and
the local or general regulations before
maintenance. Make sure all of its power
supplies are disconnected and all drive
mechanisms are locked. The both sides of
the equipment should be respectively
connected with an earth wire or an
equivalent body.
Contacts
Clean the contacts. Paste a piece of even Molykote
BR2 film on the surface of each contact and get rid
of the surplus part. Inspect whether or not the
contact is on the proper making position. If a
contact is damaged or seriously abraded due to
mechanical loads, electric arcs and/or other
factors, it should be replaced.
Ÿ Inspect the equipment and its drive mechanisms
to make them under good operation statuses.
Ÿ Inspect the bolts, nuts and gaskets and make
sure they are in their original positions and in
good condition. Replace the seriously worn or
corroded parts.
Ÿ Inspect all the safety interlocking devices and
test them to ensure their normal operations.
Ÿ Inspect whether or not the insulators are in
good condition and whether or not their
surfaces are clean.
Ÿ Inspect the connecting terminals according to
the instructions given by the manufacturer.

Lubrication
It is suggestive to use the lubricants of the
following types to lubricate the main bearings and
pivots of the connecting rods.

Castrol - Spheerol Shell - Alvania R2

AP3/LMX
EXXON (ESSO) - Beacon P290 Chevron - Dura-Lith
grease EP

The lubricants of the special types below are

needed under extreme temperatures (from -20℃
to -50℃) and special atmospheric conditions.

EXXON (ESSO) -Beacon 325 Neste -Rasva 606

Other lithium base lubricants meeting the

following requirements might be used.
Ÿ High hydrophobicity Strong oxidation stability.
Ÿ Very low start-up and operation torques under
any temperatures.
Ÿ Containing an anticorrosion additive.
Ÿ Being adaptive to the local temperature
condition.
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Maintenance

Maintenance plan

Minimal maintenance is required. However, routine Preventive maintenance schedule is made below.It
checks and necessary maintenance are is recommended to follow below procedures on
recommended to ensure good performance. schedule.

Items Action to perform in compliance with the instructions 10,000 times-operation

MINOR INSPECTION
A1) Verify the mechanical parts of the equipment and of the protection surfaces
are not damaged.
A2) Verify the shell of the low voltage cables and the earthing cables are not damaged.
A3) Verify the insulators are not damaged and there is no filth deposition
A on the surfaces. A4) Verify equipment and drive mechanisms in good status.
During site routine
Disconnector A5) Verify the bolts, nuts and gaskets in their original positions and good condition.
inspection or, in any
in service Replace the seriously worn or corrosion parts.
case, every 2 years
A6) Verify all interlock components and test to ensure them in good condition.
A7) Verify terminals connecting according to this manual.
A8) Verify the sealing of gear box if aging. Keep gear box clean.
A9) Verify the drive mechanism is not damaged.

OPTIONAL:
Check the heater with thermal detector.

INSPECTION ON DISCONNECTOR
B1) Carry out checks A1-A9 described in section A.
B2) Verify and clean all live parts.
B3) Measure resistance of live parts.
B4) Verify bolt tightening.
B5) Verify operation of local controls.
B6) Verify manual operation.
B B7) Verify correct coupling of main contact.
Every 5 years or every
Disconnector B8) Verify surface condition of contacts.
1500 operations
out of service
INSPECTION OF THE DRIVE MECHANISM
B9) Verify that all mechanical and electrical components, cables and earthing
connections are not damaged.
B10) Verify lubrication of gears.
B11) Verify the correct operation of the following electrical components:
Heating and anti-condensation resistance;
Motor protection automatic switch;
Electromechanical interlock.

MAJOR INSPECTION
C1) Full check of the disconnector as per section B;
C2) Check the condition and the wear of the main components, the conditions
C
of the insulators and the mechanical adjustments performed during installation
Disconnector Every 15 years or every
(see installation manual). If you find any deviation, restore the required conditions.
out of service 10.000 operations
In case replacement of units or components is required, comply with procedures
in the installation manual. In case of troubles or doubts on how to restore
correctly the required conditions, please contact ABB
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ABB High Voltage Switchgear
Co., Ltd., Beijing
Add.: No.12 Jingyuan Street,
Beijing Economic-Technological
Development Area Beijing, 100176,
P.R.China
Tel: +86 10 6781 8000
Fax: +86 10 6781 8001

ABB Jiangsu Jingke Instrument

Transformer Co., Ltd.
Add.:No.9 Gucheng Road Su-Su Industriial
Park, Suqian,Jiangsu, 223800
P.R China
Tel: +86 527 8288 0810
Fax: +86 527 8288 0868

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