Document PC-002-3 Document PC-002-3

January 2, 2009 January 2, 2009

Serving the Electrical Utility Serving the Electrical Utility
Industry Since 1920 Industry Since 1920

Dimensional Data 115 - 230 kV, Type 3G and 3GL Three-Way Switches
Type: 3G (airbreak) and 3GL (loadbreak)
Plan View - Single Phase Elevation View - Installed Switch Orientation: Phase-Over-Phase
L Voltage: 15 - 230 KV
Current: 600, 1200, 2000 and 3000 Ampere

Description
Side-break style switch in a phase-over-phase configuration,
with horizontal upright mounting on an aluminum support
structure. Three individual switch pole units are arranged in
an integral design, sharing insulators, interrupters, and other
switch components. Provides switching for alternate sources.
90° G
C Application
A B Three-way switches are frequently used for line taps, ties, and
sectionalizing. Phase-over-phase arrangements are espe-
cially helpful where restricted right-of-way or difficult terrain
make other switch/structure configurations unworkable.

G Features & Benefits

• Allows easy isolation of lines, enhances reliability
• Small footprint minimizes right-of-way requirements,
Elevation View - Single Phase reducing real estate acquisition and litigation expense

D • Eliminates substation high side switches

• Reduces construction time and costs vs. other types
K • Clean visual appearance, less objections from
communities

F
• Provides design flexibility to system designers

Ordering Information
J Standard Equipment To Be Specified on Order
E Type “3G” and “3GL” GOABS® come complete with copper To obtain pricing information or to place an order, the following
and copper alloy live parts, welded aluminum frame minimum information must be specified:
structures, and a manual control mechanism consisting of • Catalog Number
vertical control rods, horizontal control rods, outboard
bearings, intermediate control rod guides, operating handle,
• Voltage Rating (kV) and BIL Rating (kV)
lock-plate assembly, and ground strap. • Continuous Current Rating (amps)
• Momentary Current Rating (RMS amps)
3'-6" Type “3G” switches are furnished with high-speed, snap-out • If insulators are required, specify TR Number; if insulators
arcing horns for interruption of limited amounts of line charg- are non-standard, specify required parameters, i.e.
ing and transformer magnetizing currents. “3G” switches can
polymer, extra leakage distance, high strength, resistive
If the addition of a loadbreak device is not anticipated, dimension “G” may be converted to arcless switching by the addition of SEECO
Dimensions in Inches (Unless Otherwise Specified) be reduced; consult the factory for special phase spacing requirements MONORUPTR® vacuum interrupters. glazing, etc.
• Type of pole structure (wood, concrete, steel, laminated
kV A B C D E F G J K L Type “3GL” switches are furnished with MONORUPTR® wood, etc.)
vacuum interrupters for arcless switching of load, loop, line • Required dimensions: bottom phase to grade, phase to
115 73 51-1/2 168-3/16 142-7/16 147-1/4 51-3/4 18'-0" 30'-0" 16'-0" 128-1/2" charging, and transformer magnetizing currents. Please re-
phase, and phase to static
fer to the catalog section for MONORUPTR® vacuum inter-
138 80-3/4 63-1/2 180-7/16 156-1/16 170-3/4 60-3/4 22'-0" 30'-0" 16'-0" 128-1/2" rupters for ratings, application, and features and benefits. • Type of operating mechanism: manual or motor operator
• Optional equipment
161 88-1/2 75-1/2 198-7/16 169-7/16 179-3/4 68-3/4 24'-0" 30'-0" 16'-0" 128-1/2"
Optional Equipment
230 106 95-1/8 229 196 206 85-7/8 28'-0" 40'-0" 16'-0" 128-1/2" Accessories, such as motor operators, operator platforms, An Order Specification checklist is available to assist you in
terminal connectors, porcelain insulating sections, etc. are organizing and completing the information required. You may
also available. obtain a copy of the checklist by contacting SEECO, your local
sales representative, or on-line at www.seecoswitch.com

4 Southern Electrical Equipment Company, Inc. • P.O. Box 668547 • Charlotte, N.C. 28266 Southern Electrical Equipment Company, Inc. • P.O. Box 668547 • Charlotte, N.C. 28266 1
• Phone (704) 392-1396 • Fax (704) 392-7033 • E-Mail [email protected] • Phone (704) 392-1396 • Fax (704) 392-7033 • E-Mail [email protected]
 Document PC-002-3 Document PC-002-3
January 2, 2009 January 2, 2009
Serving the Electrical Utility Serving the Electrical Utility
Industry Since 1920 Industry Since 1920

Dimensional Data 15 - 69 kV, Type 3G and 3GL

Catalog Numbers and Ratings
Plan View - Single Phase Elevation View - Installed Switch
Voltage Rating Current Rating Insul Type 3G Type 3GL L
TR Weight, Lbs Weight, Lbs
Nom Max BIL Cont Mom Nbr Catalog Catalog
Install Ship Install Ship
15 15.5 110 600 40 205 3G01506SN 1640 2410 3GL015061SN 1820 2805
1200 61 3G01512SN 1750 2520 3GL015121SN 1930 2915
2000 100 3G01520SN 1963 2733 3GL015201SN 2143 3128
3000 100 3G01530SN 1992 2774 3GL015301SN 2175 3175
90° G
23 25.8 150 600 40 208 3G02306SN 1785 2555 3GL023061SN 1965 2955 C
1200 61 3G02312SN 1895 2665 3GL023121SN 2075 3065 B
2000 100 3G02320SN 2233 3003 3GL023201SN 2413 3403 A
3000 100 3G02330SN 2266 3048 3GL023301SN 2449 3454
34.5 38 200 600 40 210 3G03406SN 2305 2695 3GL034061SN 2485 3095
1200 61 3G03412SN 2435 2825 3GL034121SN 2615 3225 G
2000 100 3G03420SN 2565 2955 3GL034201SN 2745 3355
3000 100 3G03430SN 2603 2999 3GL034301SN 2786 3405
Elevation View - Single Phase
46 48.3 250 600 40 214 3G04606SN 2620 3000 3GL046062SN 2870 3495
D
1200 61 3G04612SN 2760 3155 3GL046122SN 3010 3650
K
2000 100 3G04620SN 2905 3300 3GL046202SN 3155 3795
3000 100 3G04630SN 2949 3350 3GL046302SN 3202 3852
69 72.5 350 600 40 216 3G06906SN 3460 3850 3GL069063SN 3755 4450
1200 61 3G06912SN 3520 4000 3GL069123SN 3815 4600
2000 100 3G06920SN 3715 4195 3GL069203SN 4010 4795 F
J
3000 100 3G06930SN 3771 4258 3GL069303SN 4070 4867
115 121 550 600 40 286 3G11506SN 7570 8290 3GL115064SN 7910 8500 E
1200 61 3G11512SN 7715 8435 3GL115124SN 8035 8645
2000 100 3G11520SN 8775 9495 3GL115204SN 9095 9705
3000 100 3G11530SN 8907 9637 3GL115304SN 9231 9851
138 145 650 600 40 288 3G13806SN 8560 9390 3GL138065SN 8945 9600 3'-6"
1200 61 3G13812SN 8710 9540 3GL138125SN 9095 9750
2000 100 3G13820SN 10027 10857 3GL138205SN 10412 11067
If the addition of a loadbreak device is not anticipated, dimension “G” may
3000 100 3G13830SN 10177 11020 3GL138305SN 10568 11233 be reduced; consult the factory for special phase spacing requirements
Dimensions in Inches (Unless Otherwise Specified)
161 169 750 600 40 291 3G16106SN 9525 10415 3GL161066SN 9955 10625
(1) 1200 61 3G16112SN 9690 10580 3GL161126SN 10120 10790 kV A B C D E F G J K L
2000 100 3G16120SN 11287 12177 3GL161206SN 11717 12387 15 28-1/2 14 61-7/8 70-1/8 56-5/8 14 6'-0" 26'-0" 10'-0" 73
3000 100 3G16130SN 11456 12360 3GL161306SN 11893 12573
23 34-1/2 20 71-7/8 77-1/8 64-5/8 18 6'-0" 26'-0" 10'-0" 85
230 242 900 600 40 304 3G23006SN 10478 11457 3GL230068SN 10951 11688
34.5 42-1/2 28 91-3/4 106-1/8 75-5/8 22 7'-0" 27'-0" 12'-0" 100
(2) 1200 61 3G23012SN 10659 11638 3GL230128SN 11132 11869
2000 100 3G23020SN 12416 13395 3GL230208SN 12889 13626 46 42-1/2 28 91-3/4 106-1/8 79-5/8 26 9'-0" 29'-0" 12'-0" 103
3000 100 3G23030SN 12602 13596 3GL230308SN 13082 13830 69 50-1/2 36 110-5/8 120 96-5/8 34 10'-0" 29'-0" 13'-0" 127
(1) To specify 900 BIL, add “-0900” to the catalog number, ex. 3G16112SN-0900
(2) To specify 1050 BIL, add “-01050” to the catalog number, ex. 3GL230128SN-1050

2 Southern Electrical Equipment Company, Inc. • P.O. Box 668547 • Charlotte, N.C. 28266 Southern Electrical Equipment Company, Inc. • P.O. Box 668547 • Charlotte, N.C. 28266 3
• Phone (704) 392-1396 • Fax (704) 392-7033 • E-Mail [email protected] • Phone (704) 392-1396 • Fax (704) 392-7033 • E-Mail [email protected]
 Document PC-002-3 Document PC-002-3
January 2, 2009 January 2, 2009
Serving the Electrical Utility Serving the Electrical Utility
Industry Since 1920 Industry Since 1920

Dimensional Data 15 - 69 kV, Type 3G and 3GL

Catalog Numbers and Ratings
Plan View - Single Phase Elevation View - Installed Switch
Voltage Rating Current Rating Insul Type 3G Type 3GL L
TR Weight, Lbs Weight, Lbs
Nom Max BIL Cont Mom Nbr Catalog Catalog
Install Ship Install Ship
15 15.5 110 600 40 205 3G01506SN 1640 2410 3GL015061SN 1820 2805
1200 61 3G01512SN 1750 2520 3GL015121SN 1930 2915
2000 100 3G01520SN 1963 2733 3GL015201SN 2143 3128
3000 100 3G01530SN 1992 2774 3GL015301SN 2175 3175
90° G
23 25.8 150 600 40 208 3G02306SN 1785 2555 3GL023061SN 1965 2955 C
1200 61 3G02312SN 1895 2665 3GL023121SN 2075 3065 B
2000 100 3G02320SN 2233 3003 3GL023201SN 2413 3403 A
3000 100 3G02330SN 2266 3048 3GL023301SN 2449 3454
34.5 38 200 600 40 210 3G03406SN 2305 2695 3GL034061SN 2485 3095
1200 61 3G03412SN 2435 2825 3GL034121SN 2615 3225 G
2000 100 3G03420SN 2565 2955 3GL034201SN 2745 3355
3000 100 3G03430SN 2603 2999 3GL034301SN 2786 3405
Elevation View - Single Phase
46 48.3 250 600 40 214 3G04606SN 2620 3000 3GL046062SN 2870 3495
D
1200 61 3G04612SN 2760 3155 3GL046122SN 3010 3650
K
2000 100 3G04620SN 2905 3300 3GL046202SN 3155 3795
3000 100 3G04630SN 2949 3350 3GL046302SN 3202 3852
69 72.5 350 600 40 216 3G06906SN 3460 3850 3GL069063SN 3755 4450
1200 61 3G06912SN 3520 4000 3GL069123SN 3815 4600
2000 100 3G06920SN 3715 4195 3GL069203SN 4010 4795 F
J
3000 100 3G06930SN 3771 4258 3GL069303SN 4070 4867
115 121 550 600 40 286 3G11506SN 7570 8290 3GL115064SN 7910 8500 E
1200 61 3G11512SN 7715 8435 3GL115124SN 8035 8645
2000 100 3G11520SN 8775 9495 3GL115204SN 9095 9705
3000 100 3G11530SN 8907 9637 3GL115304SN 9231 9851
138 145 650 600 40 288 3G13806SN 8560 9390 3GL138065SN 8945 9600 3'-6"
1200 61 3G13812SN 8710 9540 3GL138125SN 9095 9750
2000 100 3G13820SN 10027 10857 3GL138205SN 10412 11067
If the addition of a loadbreak device is not anticipated, dimension “G” may
3000 100 3G13830SN 10177 11020 3GL138305SN 10568 11233 be reduced; consult the factory for special phase spacing requirements
Dimensions in Inches (Unless Otherwise Specified)
161 169 750 600 40 291 3G16106SN 9525 10415 3GL161066SN 9955 10625
(1) 1200 61 3G16112SN 9690 10580 3GL161126SN 10120 10790 kV A B C D E F G J K L
2000 100 3G16120SN 11287 12177 3GL161206SN 11717 12387 15 28-1/2 14 61-7/8 70-1/8 56-5/8 14 6'-0" 26'-0" 10'-0" 73
3000 100 3G16130SN 11456 12360 3GL161306SN 11893 12573
23 34-1/2 20 71-7/8 77-1/8 64-5/8 18 6'-0" 26'-0" 10'-0" 85
230 242 900 600 40 304 3G23006SN 10478 11457 3GL230068SN 10951 11688
34.5 42-1/2 28 91-3/4 106-1/8 75-5/8 22 7'-0" 27'-0" 12'-0" 100
(2) 1200 61 3G23012SN 10659 11638 3GL230128SN 11132 11869
2000 100 3G23020SN 12416 13395 3GL230208SN 12889 13626 46 42-1/2 28 91-3/4 106-1/8 79-5/8 26 9'-0" 29'-0" 12'-0" 103
3000 100 3G23030SN 12602 13596 3GL230308SN 13082 13830 69 50-1/2 36 110-5/8 120 96-5/8 34 10'-0" 29'-0" 13'-0" 127
(1) To specify 900 BIL, add “-0900” to the catalog number, ex. 3G16112SN-0900
(2) To specify 1050 BIL, add “-01050” to the catalog number, ex. 3GL230128SN-1050

2 Southern Electrical Equipment Company, Inc. • P.O. Box 668547 • Charlotte, N.C. 28266 Southern Electrical Equipment Company, Inc. • P.O. Box 668547 • Charlotte, N.C. 28266 3
• Phone (704) 392-1396 • Fax (704) 392-7033 • E-Mail [email protected] • Phone (704) 392-1396 • Fax (704) 392-7033 • E-Mail [email protected]
 Document PC-002-3 Document PC-002-3
January 2, 2009 January 2, 2009
Serving the Electrical Utility Serving the Electrical Utility
Industry Since 1920 Industry Since 1920

Dimensional Data 115 - 230 kV, Type 3G and 3GL Three-Way Switches
Type: 3G (airbreak) and 3GL (loadbreak)
Plan View - Single Phase Elevation View - Installed Switch Orientation: Phase-Over-Phase
L Voltage: 15 - 230 KV
Current: 600, 1200, 2000 and 3000 Ampere

Description
Side-break style switch in a phase-over-phase configuration,
with horizontal upright mounting on an aluminum support
structure. Three individual switch pole units are arranged in
an integral design, sharing insulators, interrupters, and other
switch components. Provides switching for alternate sources.
90° G
C Application
A B Three-way switches are frequently used for line taps, ties, and
sectionalizing. Phase-over-phase arrangements are espe-
cially helpful where restricted right-of-way or difficult terrain
make other switch/structure configurations unworkable.

G Features & Benefits

• Allows easy isolation of lines, enhances reliability
• Small footprint minimizes right-of-way requirements,
Elevation View - Single Phase reducing real estate acquisition and litigation expense

D • Eliminates substation high side switches

• Reduces construction time and costs vs. other types
K • Clean visual appearance, less objections from
communities

F
• Provides design flexibility to system designers

Ordering Information
J Standard Equipment To Be Specified on Order
E Type “3G” and “3GL” GOABS® come complete with copper To obtain pricing information or to place an order, the following
and copper alloy live parts, welded aluminum frame minimum information must be specified:
structures, and a manual control mechanism consisting of • Catalog Number
vertical control rods, horizontal control rods, outboard
bearings, intermediate control rod guides, operating handle,
• Voltage Rating (kV) and BIL Rating (kV)
lock-plate assembly, and ground strap. • Continuous Current Rating (amps)
• Momentary Current Rating (RMS amps)
3'-6" Type “3G” switches are furnished with high-speed, snap-out • If insulators are required, specify TR Number; if insulators
arcing horns for interruption of limited amounts of line charg- are non-standard, specify required parameters, i.e.
ing and transformer magnetizing currents. “3G” switches can
polymer, extra leakage distance, high strength, resistive
If the addition of a loadbreak device is not anticipated, dimension “G” may be converted to arcless switching by the addition of SEECO
Dimensions in Inches (Unless Otherwise Specified) be reduced; consult the factory for special phase spacing requirements MONORUPTR® vacuum interrupters. glazing, etc.
• Type of pole structure (wood, concrete, steel, laminated
kV A B C D E F G J K L Type “3GL” switches are furnished with MONORUPTR® wood, etc.)
vacuum interrupters for arcless switching of load, loop, line • Required dimensions: bottom phase to grade, phase to
115 73 51-1/2 168-3/16 142-7/16 147-1/4 51-3/4 18'-0" 30'-0" 16'-0" 128-1/2" charging, and transformer magnetizing currents. Please re-
phase, and phase to static
fer to the catalog section for MONORUPTR® vacuum inter-
138 80-3/4 63-1/2 180-7/16 156-1/16 170-3/4 60-3/4 22'-0" 30'-0" 16'-0" 128-1/2" rupters for ratings, application, and features and benefits. • Type of operating mechanism: manual or motor operator
• Optional equipment
161 88-1/2 75-1/2 198-7/16 169-7/16 179-3/4 68-3/4 24'-0" 30'-0" 16'-0" 128-1/2"
Optional Equipment
230 106 95-1/8 229 196 206 85-7/8 28'-0" 40'-0" 16'-0" 128-1/2" Accessories, such as motor operators, operator platforms, An Order Specification checklist is available to assist you in
terminal connectors, porcelain insulating sections, etc. are organizing and completing the information required. You may
also available. obtain a copy of the checklist by contacting SEECO, your local
sales representative, or on-line at www.seecoswitch.com

4 Southern Electrical Equipment Company, Inc. • P.O. Box 668547 • Charlotte, N.C. 28266 Southern Electrical Equipment Company, Inc. • P.O. Box 668547 • Charlotte, N.C. 28266 1
• Phone (704) 392-1396 • Fax (704) 392-7033 • E-Mail [email protected] • Phone (704) 392-1396 • Fax (704) 392-7033 • E-Mail [email protected]