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What is crucial to avoid personal damage or malfunction during installation of the take-off contacts?
What is crucial to avoid personal damage or malfunction during installation of the take-off contacts?
What is required before beginning the installation of the take-off contacts?
What is required before beginning the installation of the take-off contacts?
Which part should be removed to safely install the take-off contacts on the current collector disk?
Which part should be removed to safely install the take-off contacts on the current collector disk?
What is indicated by the warning regarding the risk of personal injury?
What is indicated by the warning regarding the risk of personal injury?
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For which types are the installation instructions specifically applicable?
For which types are the installation instructions specifically applicable?
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What is the primary concern when performing work on the equipment?
What is the primary concern when performing work on the equipment?
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What component must be replaced when performing maintenance on the trip roller?
What component must be replaced when performing maintenance on the trip roller?
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What is indicated as a necessary step to ensure safety during maintenance?
What is indicated as a necessary step to ensure safety during maintenance?
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Which part is associated with the current collector disk in terms of installation?
Which part is associated with the current collector disk in terms of installation?
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What does the protective circuit help mitigate?
What does the protective circuit help mitigate?
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In which section would you find information regarding coupling shaft maintenance?
In which section would you find information regarding coupling shaft maintenance?
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Why is it critical to follow safety instructions during equipment maintenance?
Why is it critical to follow safety instructions during equipment maintenance?
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Which component's replacement is specifically highlighted in the maintenance guidelines?
Which component's replacement is specifically highlighted in the maintenance guidelines?
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Which activity must be performed to ensure the seal tightness of tap-changer head without a change-over selector?
Which activity must be performed to ensure the seal tightness of tap-changer head without a change-over selector?
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What is a critical safety requirement before performing maintenance on tap-changer type B?
What is a critical safety requirement before performing maintenance on tap-changer type B?
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During maintenance, what should be noted about the switching element?
During maintenance, what should be noted about the switching element?
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Which component's wear is assessed when checking the current collector disk?
Which component's wear is assessed when checking the current collector disk?
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What is a safety measure that must be followed when changing contacts?
What is a safety measure that must be followed when changing contacts?
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Which part needs to be checked for both wear and current take-off functionality?
Which part needs to be checked for both wear and current take-off functionality?
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What is assessed to ensure the mechanical integrity of the locking pawl during maintenance?
What is assessed to ensure the mechanical integrity of the locking pawl during maintenance?
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Which aspect of the switching cylinder needs to be inspected for wear?
Which aspect of the switching cylinder needs to be inspected for wear?
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What should be avoided when checking the clearance of the drive roller?
What should be avoided when checking the clearance of the drive roller?
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What should be done to the bolts during maintenance checks?
What should be done to the bolts during maintenance checks?
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Which components should have their condition assessed during a maintenance check of the switching element?
Which components should have their condition assessed during a maintenance check of the switching element?
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What is the maximum wear limit for take-off contacts in the current collector disk maintenance?
What is the maximum wear limit for take-off contacts in the current collector disk maintenance?
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What should be done if spring washers are not installed in the auxiliary contact carrier attachment?
What should be done if spring washers are not installed in the auxiliary contact carrier attachment?
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Which of the following is NOT a recommended inspection for the current collector disk?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended inspection for the current collector disk?
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During maintenance of the switching element, which aspect requires checking for axial play?
During maintenance of the switching element, which aspect requires checking for axial play?
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What torque should be applied to the take-off contact head during installation?
What torque should be applied to the take-off contact head during installation?
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What is the first step regarding the lock tab during the installation process?
What is the first step regarding the lock tab during the installation process?
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What alignment is necessary for the take-off contact head?
What alignment is necessary for the take-off contact head?
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What should be done to ensure the lock tab is securely seated?
What should be done to ensure the lock tab is securely seated?
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What action should be taken after inserting the take-off contact head with the lock tab?
What action should be taken after inserting the take-off contact head with the lock tab?
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What procedure must be followed to ensure the take-off contact heads function correctly after installation?
What procedure must be followed to ensure the take-off contact heads function correctly after installation?
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How many times should the reset force be checked per take-off contact head?
How many times should the reset force be checked per take-off contact head?
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What must a take-off contact do after being pushed in according to the maintenance checks?
What must a take-off contact do after being pushed in according to the maintenance checks?
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What tool is implied necessary for checking the reset force of the take-off contact heads?
What tool is implied necessary for checking the reset force of the take-off contact heads?
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Why is it important to check the reset force of the take-off contact heads after installation?
Why is it important to check the reset force of the take-off contact heads after installation?
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What is the minimum residual value for the C350 diverter switch insert in millimeters?
What is the minimum residual value for the C350 diverter switch insert in millimeters?
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Which diverter switch insert type has no specified additional wear criteria?
Which diverter switch insert type has no specified additional wear criteria?
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For the V200 diverter switch insert, what is the maximum diameter wear that is acceptable?
For the V200 diverter switch insert, what is the maximum diameter wear that is acceptable?
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What is indicated as the individual wear criterion for the movable contact of the A diverter switch insert?
What is indicated as the individual wear criterion for the movable contact of the A diverter switch insert?
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Which option lists a type where the additional wear criterion is not defined?
Which option lists a type where the additional wear criterion is not defined?
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What is the necessary condition for the fixed contact of the C250 diverter switch insert?
What is the necessary condition for the fixed contact of the C250 diverter switch insert?
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What is the specified minimum residual value for the SC movable contact of type A?
What is the specified minimum residual value for the SC movable contact of type A?
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Which type shows a unique individual wear criterion of 8 mm for both movable and fixed contacts?
Which type shows a unique individual wear criterion of 8 mm for both movable and fixed contacts?
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What diameter is associated with the fixed contact wear for the V350/700 type?
What diameter is associated with the fixed contact wear for the V350/700 type?
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What criterion is not mentioned for the contact wear of V350/500/700 types?
What criterion is not mentioned for the contact wear of V350/500/700 types?
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Which data must be recorded during maintenance on tap-changer type B?
Which data must be recorded during maintenance on tap-changer type B?
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What should be assessed regarding the sealing during maintenance without a change-over selector?
What should be assessed regarding the sealing during maintenance without a change-over selector?
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When checking the switching cylinder, what aspect requires inspection for potential cracks?
When checking the switching cylinder, what aspect requires inspection for potential cracks?
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What condition should be observed concerning the contact cylinder?
What condition should be observed concerning the contact cylinder?
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Which component of the switching element is responsible for ensuring contact stability during operation?
Which component of the switching element is responsible for ensuring contact stability during operation?
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What must be checked about the drive roller with the change-over selector during maintenance?
What must be checked about the drive roller with the change-over selector during maintenance?
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Which maintenance activity involves checking the wear of the main and auxiliary contacts?
Which maintenance activity involves checking the wear of the main and auxiliary contacts?
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What is essential to verify regarding the bolts during maintenance checks?
What is essential to verify regarding the bolts during maintenance checks?
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What condition of the cogdisk bearing should be checked during maintenance?
What condition of the cogdisk bearing should be checked during maintenance?
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Which part of the motor-drive unit must be identified during maintenance?
Which part of the motor-drive unit must be identified during maintenance?
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The maximum wear limit for take-off contacts in the current collector disk maintenance is approximately 5 mm.
The maximum wear limit for take-off contacts in the current collector disk maintenance is approximately 5 mm.
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Condition checks should include the wear of the main and auxiliary contacts in the switching element.
Condition checks should include the wear of the main and auxiliary contacts in the switching element.
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Spring washers should not be used in the auxiliary contact carrier attachment if it is not installed.
Spring washers should not be used in the auxiliary contact carrier attachment if it is not installed.
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The condition of the twin flexible cables and pressure springs is evaluated during the inspection of the current collector disk.
The condition of the twin flexible cables and pressure springs is evaluated during the inspection of the current collector disk.
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The resistance value of transition resistors does not need to be measured during maintenance checks.
The resistance value of transition resistors does not need to be measured during maintenance checks.
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The take-off contact heads should be pressed and released multiple times to check the reset force.
The take-off contact heads should be pressed and released multiple times to check the reset force.
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The torque applied during the installation of the take-off contact head is 50 Nm.
The torque applied during the installation of the take-off contact head is 50 Nm.
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It is unnecessary to check the reset force after the installation of the take-off contact heads.
It is unnecessary to check the reset force after the installation of the take-off contact heads.
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The reset force check procedure should be repeated 2 to 5 times per take-off contact head.
The reset force check procedure should be repeated 2 to 5 times per take-off contact head.
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The take-off contact must not move to its original position after being pressed.
The take-off contact must not move to its original position after being pressed.
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Interchanging inner guide plates with outer guide plates is not possible for all versions of the guide plates.
Interchanging inner guide plates with outer guide plates is not possible for all versions of the guide plates.
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The old version guide plates are made of rubber.
The old version guide plates are made of rubber.
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Interchanging the inner guide plates with the outer guide plates is necessary for all versions.
Interchanging the inner guide plates with the outer guide plates is necessary for all versions.
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The GRP version of the guide plates is white and does not contain brass.
The GRP version of the guide plates is white and does not contain brass.
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A service report must be noted if an interchange of guide plates is carried out.
A service report must be noted if an interchange of guide plates is carried out.
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The new version of guide plates is brown in color.
The new version of guide plates is brown in color.
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The GRP version with brass is known as the old version.
The GRP version with brass is known as the old version.
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Only the old version of guide plates was manufactured before 1970.
Only the old version of guide plates was manufactured before 1970.
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The trip roller must be replaced if it has a diameter of 21 mm in the OILTAP® B or C model.
The trip roller must be replaced if it has a diameter of 21 mm in the OILTAP® B or C model.
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The locking pawl does not require an inspection for crack formation during maintenance.
The locking pawl does not require an inspection for crack formation during maintenance.
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Replacing the trip roller also requires the replacement of roller bolts and split pins.
Replacing the trip roller also requires the replacement of roller bolts and split pins.
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The top driving disk does not need to be checked for wear during maintenance.
The top driving disk does not need to be checked for wear during maintenance.
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Seal tightness is an inspection criterion for the contact cylinder.
Seal tightness is an inspection criterion for the contact cylinder.
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All bolts must be checked to ensure they are loose during the inspection of the switching cylinder.
All bolts must be checked to ensure they are loose during the inspection of the switching cylinder.
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Condition of hard-paper cylinder is not relevant for the maintenance of the contact cylinder.
Condition of hard-paper cylinder is not relevant for the maintenance of the contact cylinder.
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The bottom driving disk is not assessed for wear during maintenance checks.
The bottom driving disk is not assessed for wear during maintenance checks.
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The maximum acceptable diameter wear for the V200 diverter switch insert is 22 Ø.
The maximum acceptable diameter wear for the V200 diverter switch insert is 22 Ø.
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The C350 diverter switch insert has a minimum residual value of 10.5 mm for its fixed contact.
The C350 diverter switch insert has a minimum residual value of 10.5 mm for its fixed contact.
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No additional wear criteria are mentioned for the A diverter switch insert.
No additional wear criteria are mentioned for the A diverter switch insert.
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The maximum individual wear criterion for the movable contact of the C250 diverter switch insert is 2 mm.
The maximum individual wear criterion for the movable contact of the C250 diverter switch insert is 2 mm.
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The SC movable contact of type A has a minimum residual value of 23 Ø.
The SC movable contact of type A has a minimum residual value of 23 Ø.
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The fixed contact wear for the V350/500/700 types is assessed with a criterion that allows a maximum diameter of 17 Ø.
The fixed contact wear for the V350/500/700 types is assessed with a criterion that allows a maximum diameter of 17 Ø.
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Individual wear for the TC movable contact in A diverter switch insert type is unspecified.
Individual wear for the TC movable contact in A diverter switch insert type is unspecified.
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The additional wear criterion related to the M type diverter switch insert is mentioned as 4 mm.
The additional wear criterion related to the M type diverter switch insert is mentioned as 4 mm.
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For the V350/700 14 pitches, the maximum allowable diameter wear for TC types is 3 Ø.
For the V350/700 14 pitches, the maximum allowable diameter wear for TC types is 3 Ø.
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The fixed contact wear for type B diverter switch insert indicates a minimum residual value of 4 mm.
The fixed contact wear for type B diverter switch insert indicates a minimum residual value of 4 mm.
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Study Notes
On-Load Tap-Changer Maintenance Checklist
- Safety Precautions: Always prioritize safety. The document emphasizes the importance of qualified personnel and strict adherence to safety instructions to prevent injuries, damage, and malfunctions.
- Removal of Selector Switch: The selector switch must be removed before starting any maintenance work.
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Data Recording During Maintenance:
- Serial numbers of the tap changer and motor drive unit.
- Tap changer type, maximum voltage, and number of positions.
- Number of tap-change operations.
- Motor drive unit type.
- Transformer data.
- Application details.
- Commissioning information.
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Tap-Changer Head
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Without Change-Over Selector:
- Check the seal tightness of the tap-changer head.
- Inspect the condition of the crown wheel and pinion toothing (teeth) and the flank clearance.
- Inspect the bearing flange of the selector gear cover for wear or abrasion.
- Assess the tripping switch for tightness and wear.
- Check the catch of the energy accumulator housing for crack formation.
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With Change-Over Selector:
- Check the clearance between the drive roller of the cogwheel and the drive crank of the change-over selector.
- Inspect the cogdisk bearing of the selector gear cover for wear.
- Verify the indication disk attachment (welded with plastic cogwheel).
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Without Change-Over Selector:
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Contact Cylinder
- Check for seal tightness.
- Assess the condition of the hard-paper cylinder.
- Inspect the contact wear.
- Verify the current take-off ring condition.
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Switching Cylinder
- Inspect locking pawl and eccentric for crack formation and wear of the tripping rollers.
- Check the condition of the locking pawl tension springs.
- Assess wear of the top driving disk's toothing and the tight seat of its locking pawl bearing pin.
- Inspect the bottom driving disk for tooth wear.
- Inspect the slide contact for wear on the contact surface, as well as the condition of the current take-off lead and pressure springs.
- Ensure smooth movement of the bearing bolt.
- Verify all bolts are securely tightened.
- When changing contacts, ensure proper gaps between main contacts and attachment bolts on the switching element are maintained.
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Switching Element
- Inspect the main and auxiliary contacts for wear.
- Ensure the condition of all leads is adequate.
- Verify the tightness of lock nuts for connecting plates and current collector disk. If not installed, install spring washers to compensate for shrinkage.
- Evaluate the condition of the contact springs and their attachments.
- Check the guide plates and inspect the contact carrier guide for wear.
- Check for cracking and smooth running of the rotating tube.
- Verify the secure attachment of the auxiliary contact carrier. If not installed, install spring washers to compensate for shrinkage.
- Check the main contact carrier for axial play.
- Examine the transition resistors; assess the condition of the resistor material, groove carrier, and resistance value.
- Ensure all bolts are tightened securely.
Current Collector Disk (Delta Version Only)
- Inspect the twin flexible cables and pressure springs for defects.
- Check the smooth running and travel of guide pieces.
- Observe and measure wear of the take-off contacts; the permitted contact wear limit is 31.
Installing Take-Off Contacts on Current Collector Disk
- Scope of Application: These instructions apply to specific variants of OILTAP® B and C on-load tap-changer types.
Notes for Installing Take-Off Contacts on Current Collector Disk
- Emphasize the need for qualified personnel and adherence to safety instructions due to potential risks of personal injury, property damage, or malfunction.
- It is crucial to remove the diverter switch insert (or selector switch insert, respectively) before starting work.
- The instructions provide guidance for installing take-off contacts on the switching element's current collector disk for specific on-load tap-changer types (OILTAP® B and C).
Tap-Changer Maintenance
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Material list:
- Trip roller
- Roller pin
- Split pin
- Locking pawl with eccentric
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Switching Element:
- Wear of main and auxiliary contacts
- Condition of all leads
- Tight seat of lock nuts of connecting plates and / or current collector disk
- Condition of contact springs and / or their attachment
- Check of guide plates, wear of contact carrier guide
- Check running of rotating tube, and check cracking
- Tight seat of auxiliary contact carrier attachment
- Main contact carrier, check axial play
- Transition resistors, condition of resistor material and groove carrier, plus measurement of resistance value
- Check that all bolts are tight
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Current Collector Disk (delta version only):
- Condition of twin flexible cables and pressure springs
- Running and travel of guide pieces
- Wear of take-off contacts (max.wear approx. 3 mm)
- Check tight seat of take-off contacts
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Max. Admissible or OLTC-Dependent Reference Dimension in mm:
- This includes reference dimension in mm, contact wear in mm, additional wear criterions and entry in SAP documentation.
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Check List for Maintenance:
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Tap-changer head with cover:
- Seal tightness of tap-changer head
- Condition of toothing on crown wheel and pinion, flank clearance
- Wear or abrasion of bearing flange of selector gear cover
- Tight seat and wear of tripping switch
- Check catch of energy accumulator housing (crack formation)
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With change-over selector:
- Check clearance of drive roller of cogwheel and drive crank of change-over selector
- Wear of cogdisk bearing of selector gear cover
- Indication disk attachment (welded with plastic cogwheel)
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Contact cylinder:
- Seal tightness
- Condition of hard-paper cylinder
- Contact wear
- Check current take-off ring
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Switching cylinder:
- Locking pawl and eccentric, check for crack formation, wear of tripping rollers, condition of locking pawl tension springs
- Top driving disk, wear of toothing and tight seat of locking pawl bearing pin
- Bottom driving disk, wear of toothing
- Slide contact, wear of contact surface, condition of current take-off lead and pressure springs
- Easy movement of bearing bolt
- Check that all bolts are tight
- When changing contacts, check gaps between main contacts and attachment bolts on the switching element
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Switching element:
- Wear of main and auxiliary contacts
- Condition of all leads
- Tight seat of lock nuts of connecting plates and / or current collector disk
- Condition of contact springs and / or their attachment
- Check of guide plates, wear of contact carrier guide
- Check running of rotating tube, and check cracking
- Tight seat of auxiliary contact carrier attachment
- Main contact carrier, check axial play
- Transition resistors, condition of resistor material and groove carrier, plus measurement of resistance value
- Check that all bolts are tight
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Current collector disk (delta version only):
- Condition of twin flexible cables and pressure springs
- Running and travel of guide pieces
- Wear of take-off contacts (max.wear approx. 3 mm)
- Check tight seat of take-off contacts
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Tap-changer head with cover:
Take-Off Contacts:
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Installation:
- Bend one corner of the lock tab in the direction of the thread.
- Insert the take-off contact head with the bent lock tab into the guide piece.
- Secure the lock tab against turning.
- Torque the take-off contact head to M = 8 Nm and make sure it is aligned parallel to the edge of the current collector disk.
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Securing the take-off contact head:
- Punch the lock tab's bent side and even guide piece side together.
- The lock tab should be tightly seated on the guide piece.
- Secure the opposite side of the lock tab to the take-off contact head.
- Ensure the lock tab is tight.
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Reset force check:
- Check the reset force of the take-off contact heads after installation.
- Use appropriate tools to push in and release each take-off contact head.
- The take-off contact must move to its original position automatically.
- Repeat the procedure several times (5-10) per take-off contact head.
3.3 Tests and condition-based parts replacement at each maintenance
- Contact cylinder: Seal tightness, hard-paper cylinder condition, contact wear, check current take-off ring
- Switching cylinder: Locking pawl and eccentric, check for crack formation, wear of tripping rollers, condition of locking pawl tension springs
- Switching cylinder: top driving disk, wear of toothing and tight seat of locking pawl bearing pin
- Switching cylinder: bottom driving disk, wear of toothing
- ** Switching cylinder:** slide contact, wear of contact surface, condition of current take-off lead and pressure springs
- Switching cylinder: easy movement of bearing bolt, check that all bolts are tight
- Switching cylinder: when changing contacts, check gaps between main contacts and attachment bolts on the switching element
- Trip roller and locking pawl replacement: This section details the requirements for replacing a trip roller and locking pawl.
- Trip roller replacement: In OILTAP® B or OILTAP® C tap changers, replace 21 mm trip roller with a 21.5 mm trip roller during maintenance.
- Trip roller replacement materials: 021 946 02 trip roller, 021 947 05 roller pin, 455 090 split pin, 089 012 01 locking pawl (if necessary).
- Switching element: Wear of main and auxiliary contacts, condition of all leads, tight seat of lock nuts of connecting plates and / or current collector disk
- Switching element: (If not yet installed, spring washers should be installed to set the gap due to shrinkage), condition of contact springs and / or their attachment
- Switching element: Guide plates, wear of contact carrier guide, check running of rotating tube, check cracking
- Switching element: tight seat of auxiliary contact carrier attachment (If not yet installed, spring washers should be installed to set the gap due to shrinkage), main contact carrier, check axial play
- Switching element: Transition resistors, condition of resistor material and groove carrier, plus measurement of resistance value, check that all bolts are tight
- Current collector disk: (delta version only), condition of twin flexible cables and pressure springs, running and travel of guide pieces, wear of take-off contacts (max.wear approx. 3 mm)
- Current collector disk: check tight seat of take-off contacts
Interchange of guide plates
- Interchange of guide plates: Replace the inner guide plates with the outer guide plates if the maximum play exceeds 2.5 mm.
- Interchange of guide plates: Interchange is not possible for all versions of the guide plates. Contact responsible personnel if an interchange is not possible.
- Interchange of guide plates: If an interchange is carried out, it must be noted in the service report.
- Interchange of guide plates: The measured value is used to determine the measures to be taken during the next maintenance.
Guide Plates Versions
- Depending on the year of manufacture, one of three versions of the guide plates was installed:
- Old version with hard paper: brown
- GRP version: white, without brass
- New version GRP: white, with brass
- Interchange of guide plates: Replacing the inner guide plates with outer guide plates may not be possible for all guide plate versions.
- Interchange of guide plates: Interchange is not necessary for all versions.
- Interchange of guide plates: Details can be found in the table below.
- Interchange of guide plates: The table outlines the delivery period, versions, properties, and interchange details for each version of the guide plates.
Check reset force of take-off contact heads
- After installing and securing the take-off contact heads, it is crucial to check their reset force.
- Use appropriate tools to push in and release each take-off contact head multiple times.
- The take-off contact must return to its original position automatically.
- Repeat the procedure several (5 – 10) times per take-off contact head.
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