This document specifies requirements for pad-mounted, liquid-filled medium voltage transformers for public buildings. It includes specifications for the transformer components, characteristics, accessories, installation, testing, and cleaning. Transformers must meet applicable CSA and ANSI/IEEE standards and be complete factory assembled units suitable for outdoor mounting on concrete pads.
This document specifies requirements for pad-mounted, liquid-filled medium voltage transformers for public buildings. It includes specifications for the transformer components, characteristics, accessories, installation, testing, and cleaning. Transformers must meet applicable CSA and ANSI/IEEE standards and be complete factory assembled units suitable for outdoor mounting on concrete pads.
This document specifies requirements for pad-mounted, liquid-filled medium voltage transformers for public buildings. It includes specifications for the transformer components, characteristics, accessories, installation, testing, and cleaning. Transformers must meet applicable CSA and ANSI/IEEE standards and be complete factory assembled units suitable for outdoor mounting on concrete pads.
This document specifies requirements for pad-mounted, liquid-filled medium voltage transformers for public buildings. It includes specifications for the transformer components, characteristics, accessories, installation, testing, and cleaning. Transformers must meet applicable CSA and ANSI/IEEE standards and be complete factory assembled units suitable for outdoor mounting on concrete pads.
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NL Master Specification Guide
for Public Funded Buildings
Issued 2008/3/18 Section 26 12 19 Pad Mounted, Liquid Filled, Medium Voltage Transformers 5
PART 1
GENERAL
1.1
RELATED WORK .1
Section 01 33 00 - Submittal Procedures.
.2
Section 01 74 11 - Cleaning.
.3
Section 01 91 13 - General Commissioning (Cx) Requirements.
.4
Section 03 30 00 - Cast-in-Place Concrete.
1.2
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REFERENCES .1
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) .1
.2
Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
.1 .2 .3
.4 1.3
ANSI/IEEE 386, Separable Insulated Connector Systems for Power Distribution
Systems above 600 V.
CSA C227.1, Single-Phase Pad Mounted Distribution Transformers.
CAN/CSA-C2, Single-Phase and Three Phase Distribution Transformers, Types ONAN and LNAN. CAN/CSA-C227.2, Three-Phase, Live Front, Pad Mounted Distribution Transformers.CAN/CSA-C227.3, Low-Profile, Single-Phase, Dead Front, PadMounted Distribution Transformers. CSA C227.4, Three-Phase Dead Front Pad-Mounted Distribution Transformers.
SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
.1
1.4
Submit to Owners Representative standard factory test certificates of each transformer
and type test of each transformer with high voltage accessories in accordance with CSA C2. SUBMITTALS
.1
Indicate: .1 .2 .3
Anchoring method and dimensioned foundation template.
Dimensioned cable entry locations. Dimensioned cable termination and pothead height.
.2
Identified internal and external component layout on assembly drawing.
.3
Insulating liquid capacity.
.4
Submit primary fuse and secondary breaker time-current characteristics.
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Product Data: .1
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Submit manufacturer's printed product literature, specifications and datasheet and
include product characteristics, performance criteria, and limitations.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA
.1
Provide operation and maintenance data for pad mounted distribution transformers for incorporation into manual specified in Section 01 78 00 Closeout Submittals.
.2
Include insulating liquid maintenance data.
1.6
WARRANTY .1
Provide manufacturer product warranty against defects in operation and material for a period of one (1) year from date of Substantial Completion.
PART 2
PRODUCTS
2.1
EQUIPMENT .1
Single phase pad mounted transformers: to CSA C227.1.
.2
Three phase pad mounted transformers: to CAN/CSA-C227.2.
.3
Low profile single-phase pad mounted distribution transformers: to CAN/CSA-C227.3.
.4
Three phase dead front pad mounted distribution transformers: to CSA C227.4.
.5
Separable insulated connectors for power distribution systems above 600 V: to
ANSI/IEEE 386.
.6
Oil filled pad mounted distribution transformers complete with primary and secondary cable compartments, primary fused disconnecting switch options and accessories to form complete factory assembled, self contained, steel fabricated unit for mounting on concrete pad.
.7
High voltage bushings or high voltage bushing wells for connection to distribution system through separable insulated connectors for dead front operation.
.8
Separable insulated connectors.
.9
Primary cable terminals with hole for 9.5 mm dia 16 thread bolt for attachment of solder lug or clamp connector in vertical plane.
.10
Spade type low voltage terminals.
.11
Connectors for primary and secondary cables.
NL Master Specification Guide
for Public Funded Buildings Issued 2008/3/18 Section 26 12 19 Pad Mounted, Liquid Filled, Medium Voltage Transformers 5 .12
Three fused, three blade primary disconnect switches to Section 26 13 01 - Isolating
Internally operated tap changer, with provision for padlocking on 3 phase units. ACCESSORIES
.1
Liquid temperature thermometer with one sets of contacts.
.2
Liquid level gauge with one set of contacts.
.3
Pressure relief device.
NL Master Specification Guide
for Public Funded Buildings Issued 2008/3/18 Section 26 12 19 Pad Mounted, Liquid Filled, Medium Voltage Transformers 5 .4
20 mm drain valve.
.5
25 mm filler plug.
.6
Tap switch.
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GROUNDING .1
Copper grounding bus size 4 x 6 mm.
.2
Connectors for grounding conductor size as indicated.
2.7
FINISH .1
2.8
Finish exterior of unit in accordance with Section 26 05 00 Common Work Results Electrical. EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION
.1
Provide equipment identification in accordance with Section 26 05 00 Common Work
Results - Electrical.
.2
Nameplate showing information in accordance with CSA C2.
2.9
WARNING SIGNS .1
Provide warning signs in accordance with Section 26 05 00 Common Work Results Electrical.
PART 3
EXECUTION
3.1
INSPECTION .1
Check factory made connections of transformer unit for mechanical security and electrical continuity.
.2
Check transformer insulating liquid for correct quantity and specification according to manufacturer's instructions.
3.2
INSTALLATION .1
Ensure concrete pad is fully cured before transformer is installed.
.2
Set and secure transformer unit in place, rigid, plumb and square.
.3
Make connections.
.4
Connect transformer unit ground bus to system ground.
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.5
Wire one set of contacts on liquid temperature thermometer, liquid level gauge, to sound alarm when unsafe condition reached.
.6
Ensure care is taken to prevent contamination of liquid and components when field filling transformers.
.7
Use only metal hose when field-filling transformer with oil: never, under any circumstances, use rubber hose.
.8
Set taps to produce rated secondary voltage at no-load.
3.3
FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
.1
Perform tests in accordance with Section 26 05 00 Common Work Results - Electrical
and Section 01 91 13 General Commissioning (Cx) Requirements.
.2
Carry out following insulation tests using megger with 20,000 megohm scale and resulting insulation resistance corrected to base of 20 o Celsius. .1 .2 .3
High voltage to ground with secondary grounded for duration of test.
Low voltage to ground with primary grounded for duration of test. High to low voltage.
.3
Inspect primary and secondary connections for tightness and for signs of overheating.
.4
Inspect and clean bushings and insulators.
.5
Check oil level and temperature indicators.
.6
Set transformer taps to rated voltage as specified.
.7
Inspect for oil leaks and excessive rusting.
.8
Inspect oil level.
.9
Check fuses for correctness of type and size.
.10
Check for grounding and neutral continuity between primary and secondary circuits of transformer.
3.4
CLEANING .1
Proceed in accordance with Section 01 74 11 Cleaning.
.2
On completion and verification of performance of installation, remove surplus materials,
