2 Safety
Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH 2020
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4983703/01 EN
VACUTAP
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VV-Ex
2 Safety
▪ Read this technical file through to familiarize yourself with the product.
▪ This technical file is a part of the product.
▪ Read and observe the safety instructions provided in this chapter.
▪ Read and observe the warnings in this technical file in order to avoid func-
tion-related dangers.
▪ The product is manufactured on the basis of state-of-the-art technology.
Nevertheless, risks to life and limb for the user or impairment of the prod-
uct and other material assets due to the function may arise in the event of
improper use.
2.1 Appropriate use
The product is an on-load tap-changer and adjusts the transmission ratio of
transformers without interrupting the load flow. The product is designed
solely for use in electrical energy systems and facilities. If used as intended
and in compliance with the requirements and conditions specified in this
technical file as well as the warning notices in this technical file and attached
to the product, then the product does not present any danger to people,
property or the environment. This applies throughout the service life of the
product, from delivery, installation and operation to removal and disposal.
The following is considered appropriate use:
▪ Use the product only with the transformer specified in the order.
▪ Only operate the product with the versions of the motor-drive unit, drive
shaft and protective relay that have been approved for use in explosive ar-
eas.
▪ The serial numbers of on-load tap-changer and on-load tap-changer ac-
cessories (drive, drive shaft, bevel gear, protective relay, etc.) must match
if the on-load tap-changer and on-load tap-changer accessories are sup-
plied as a set for one order.
▪ You will find the standard valid for the product and the year of issue on the
nameplate.
▪ Operate the product in accordance with this technical file, the agreed-
upon delivery conditions and the technical data.
▪ Ensure that all necessary work is performed by qualified personnel only.
▪ Only use the equipment and special tools included in the scope of delivery
for the intended purpose and in accordance with the specifications of this
technical file.
▪ The on-load tap-changer is not intended to be used with an oil filter unit.
▪ The measures described in this technical file must be taken in order to
comply with explosion protection requirements.
Permitted electrical operating conditions
In addition to the design data in accordance with the order confirmation, ob-
serve the following limits for the through-current and the step voltage: