VOLUME - IIA

SECTION 4 (ISOLATORS)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR 220 KV / 110KV/60KV/ 33KV/
AIR BREAK ISOLATORS

1.00 SCOPE

1.01 This specification covers design, manufacture, testing and supply of

following voltage and current class of isolators.
a) Remote electrically motor operated cum manually operated (i) 220
KV, 1250 Amps (ii) 110KV, 1250 Amps, (ii) 66KV, 1250Amp.
b) Manually operated 33 KV, 800 Amps

The type of mounting and the provision of earth switch shall be as follows
a) Upright mounting type with manually operated earth switch
b) Upright mounting type without earth switch.
c) Under hung mounting type without earth switch.

1.02 The isolator shall be of the motor operated type / manual operated type
with and without earthing switches and shall I complete with all parts
and accessories including insulator operating rods, mounting
attachments, necessary for their efficient operation.
1.03 The earthing blades shall be of the manually operated type are shall be
complete with all parts and accessories including mounting attachment,
operating rod, operating mechanism be etc., necessary for the efficient
operation.
1.04 It is not the intent to specify completely herein. All details of the design
and construction of equipments, however the equipment shall confirm in
all respect to high standards of engineering mentioned in clause No. 4.0
design and workmanship and shall capable of performing in continuous
commercial operation up to the suppliers guarantee in. a manner
acceptable to the purchaser, who will interpret the meanings of drawing
and specification and shall have the powers to reject any work or
material which, in his judgment, is not in accordance therewith. The
equipment offered shall be complete with all components necessary for
its effective and trouble free operation along with associated equipments,
interlock, protection schemes, etc. Such components shall be deemed to
be within the scope of bidder's supply irrespective of whether those are
specifica.11N, brought out in this specification and / or the commercial
order or not. All similar parts particularly removable ones shall be
interchangeable.

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1.05 The motor operated isolator shall be suitable for following operations. I. 2.
3.

2.00 LOCATION
Local electrical control
Local manual control
Remote electrical control

2.01 The isolators are required at two sub stations specified above, where the
operating conditions i.e., height of live point and phase to phase
dimensions, will vary quite considerably from location to location.

3.00 SERVICE CONDITIONS:

3.01 The 220KV/ 110KV / 66 KV triple pole air break isolators are intended to
be used primarily with associated circuit breakers for sectionalizing lines,
bus couplers and transformers
3.02 The earthing blades are intended to be provided on the line sectionalizing
isolators for solidly ear-thing, each of the phase conductor of the line
before any repair / maintenance work on the transmission line is
undertaken.

3.03 ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS

Please refer to meteorological data Annexure - 11, Volume - 11.

4.0 GOVERNING SPECIFICATION:

4.01 The isolator shall unless otherwise specified, generally conform the IS :
9921 (Part I to IV) - 1985, which shall be applied in the manner altered,
amended or supplemented by this specification, the latest Indian
Electricity Rules wherever applicable.
4.02 Any deviation from this specification offered to improvement
performance, utility and efficiency of equipment proposed by the bidder
will be given due consideration, provided full particular with justification
there of are fur 1-iished.
4.03 In the preparation of this specification, details have been taken from IEC
600 - 129 "alternating current disconnects (Isolators) and earthing
switches", and IS 9921 (Part-I to IV) "Specification for alternating current
disconnects (isolators) and earthing switches for voltages above 1000V ”.
4.04 Equipment meeting with the stipulations of equivalent IEC, ANSI, CSA,
DIN standards which ensure equal or better quality than the standards
listed in Clause No. 4.05, shall also be acceptable. In such case the

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 bidder should submit along with this offer, two copies of such standards,
in authentic English translation, if the language of the standard is other
than English. In case of dispute, the stipulations in English translation,
submitted by the bidder shall prevail. Further, in the event of conflict
between the stipulations of the standard adopted be the bidder,
corresponding Indian Standard specification shall prevail.
4.05 In this specification reference has been made to the following Indian
standard and other specifications.

i) IS : 9921-85
Part-I, II, III & IV) - Specification for alternating current
Disconnects (isolators) and ear thing switches
for voltages above 1000V.

ii) a) IS: 2544-1973 &

b) IS : 5250-1970 - Porcelain post insulators for systems with
nominal voltage greater than 1000V.

iii) IS : 7608 Phosphor bronze wires (for general engineering purposes)

iv) IS : 2108-1977 Black hard malleable iron castings

v) IS : 1570
(Part - IQ- 1979 - Carbon steel (unalloyed steels)

vi) IS : 2071 - General definitions, test requirements & test

(Part-I & ll)-1974 procedures.

vii) IEC: 600129 - Alternating current disconnects (isolators) and

earthing switches

viii) IS : 7906 Helical compression springs

(Part-Ill)-1975

ix) IS: 5561 – 1970 Electric power connectors

x) IS: 996-1979 Single phase small AC and Universal electric

motors.

xi) IS: 5358-1969 Galvanizing of ferrous parts.

xii) IS : 2633 Method of testing conformity of coating of zinc

coated articles.

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5.00 RATING AND OTHER PARTICULARS

5.01 The isolators shall be designed for the following rating and other
particulars.

SI. Particualrs 220KV 110KV 66KV 33KV

No.
i Type Motor Motor Motor Motor
operated operated operated operated
Double break, Double break, Double Double
upright upright break, break,
mounting/ mounting/ upright upright
underhung underhung mounting/ mounting/
mounting with mounting with underhung underhung
the movement the movement mounting mounting
of the blade in of the blade in with the with the
a horizontal a horizontal movement of movement
plane suitable plane suitable the blade in of the
for outdoor for outdoor a horizontal blade in a
installation installation. plane horizontal
suitable for plane
outdoor suitable for
installation outdoor
installation
ii No. of poles (Phases) Three Three Three Three
iii Rated Voltage 245KV 123KV 72.5KV 36KV
iv Rated normal current 2000/1250A 2000/1250A 2000/1250A 800A
v Rated frequency 50Hz 50 Hz 50 Hz 50 Hz
vi System neutral earthing ….. effectively ….. effectively ….. …..
earthed… earthed… effectively effectively
earthed… earthed…
vii Rated short time 31.5KA/40KA 31.5 KA (rms) 31.5KA/40K 25 KA (rms
withstand current of (rms) for 3 for 3 secs A (rms) for 3 for 3secs
main switch and earth secs secs
switch
viii Rated peak withstand 2.5 times the 2.5 times the 2.5 times 2.5 times
current rated short rated short the rated the rated
time time short time short time
withstand withstand withstand withstand
current current current current
ix Rated 1.2/50 micro
second impulse
withstand voltage (peak)
a) to earth 1050KV 550kv 325kv 170kv
b) across isolating
distance 1200KV 630kv 375kv 195kv
xi Operating time of the --shall not --shall not --shall not --shall not
isolator exceed 10 exceed 10 exceed 10 exceed 10

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 seconds-- seconds-- seconds-- seconds--
xiii Temperature rise Max. Max. Max. Max.
Temp deg.C Temp deg.C Temp deg.C Temp deg.C
a. Copper contacts in
air
i. Silver faced copper 105 105 105 105
ii. Bare copper 75 75 75 75

b. Terminal of isolator
to be connected to
external conductors
by bolts
I. Silver faced 105 105 105 105
copper
II. Bare copper 90 90 90 90

c. Metal parts acting The The The The

as springs temperature temperature temperature temperatur
shall not shall not shall not e shall not
exceed a exceed a exceed a exceed a
value, where value, where value, where value,
the elasticity the elasticity the elasticity where the
of the of the of the elasticity of
materials is materials is materials is the
impaired. For impaired. For impaired. materials
pure copper pure copper For pure is
the temp. limit the temp. limit copper the impaired.
is 75deg. C is 75deg. C temp. limit For pure
is 75deg. C copper the
temp. limit
is 75deg. C
xiii Safe duration of over
load
a. 150 % of rated 5 minute 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes
current
b. 120% of rated 30 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes
current
xiv Minimum creepage 6125 3075 1815 840
distance (mm)
xv Rated mechanical
terminal load
a. Straight load (Kgf) 81.55 51 40.76 35
b. Across load (Kgf) 27.52 17.33 13.26 13.26

xvi Phase to Phase spacing 3650 2000 2000 1500

for installation(mm)
xvii Height of center line of 5750 4600 4250 4000
terminal pad above
ground level (mm)

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 The isolator will be called upon to close or interrupt the charging current
drawn by bus bars, breakers and similar equipments. The bus selectors
and by pass isolators will be used to change over the line connection
from main bus bar to duplicate bus bar without the interruption of power
supply, in the event of outage of line circuit breakers. Hence isolators
should be capable of closing or interrupting a current of magnitude
indicated in 5.01 (iv) above.

5.03 RATING AND OTHER PARTICULARS FOR EARTHINS SWITCHES:

5.03.01 The earthing blades shall be designed for the following rating and other
particulars.

i. Type Manually operated, vertically

mounted, vertical air break type,
suitable for outdoor installation.
ii. Rated Voltage Associated with respective 245KV,
123KV, 72.5 KV, 36 KV rated voltage
isolators.

iii. Rated frequency 50 Hz.

iv. No. of poles(phases) three

v. Rated short time

withstand current a) 31.5/40 KA (rms) for 3 secs for 245KV
and 72.5 KV systems
b)31.5KA (rms) for 3 secs for 123 KV
system
c)25 KA for 3 secs for 33 KV system

vi. Rated peak

withstand current 2.5 times the rated short time withstand
current.

5.03.02 Isolators provided with ear thing blades shall have a set of contacts so
as to effectively earth the fixed contact of the isolator, when the ear
thing blade is closed. The earth blade and its contacts shall be
capable of carrying the same rated peak short circuit current and the
rated short time current as applicable to the main isolator. The earth
switch fixed contact shall be identical to that of main isolator fixed
contact. The moving contacts shall also be made of electrolytic copper.
The ear thing of the blades shall be effected by flexible copper blades,
liberally rated to carry the full short circuit current specified in clause
5.00

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5.03.03 The eathing blades of all poles of the isolator shall be mounted on the
same shaft and shall be operated by a single and common operating
handle which shall be distinct from the one for the main switch of the
isolator. The blades of all poles shall fasten simultaneously into all
fixed contacts.

5.04 CLEARANCE:

5.04.01 The clearance between live parts and ground structure shall not be
less than those specified in the IS – 10118, part – III, 1982. The length
of break in full open position should be such that there is absolutely,
no possibility of arc over from the live parts to the de-energized parts
on which any maintenance work have to be done. The speed of
opening or closing the switch shall be designed to ensure that the
arcing during the operation is reduced to the minimum.

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 ISOLATORS
GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

1.00 TYPE OF ISOLATORS :

The ISOLATORS shall be of three phase gang operated horizontal, double
break type with turn and twist type moving blades and with or without
gang operated vertical break earth blades as per requirements.

2.00 CURRENT DENSITY:

Current density, to be adopted, for all parts of isolator and terminal
connector shall not exceed the following limits.

a) Hollow tube sections – Copper - 2.0 A / Sq. mm

- Aluminium - 1.25 A/Sq. mm

b) Other sections and terminal connectors

Copper - 1.6 A/Sq. mm
Aluminium - 1.0 A/Sq. mm

3.01 Qualifying Requirements : Please refer Vol – 1, Section IFB

The full particulars of design, manufacture, template and quality control

devices developed for manufacture of the equipments - offered in respect
of the following items shall be furnished with drawings and descriptions.

i. Contacts, material etc.,

ii. Design of contact pressure.
iii. Contacts support and fixing arrangement on insulators
iv. Turn and twist mechanism, clamps, locks, etc.
v. Bearings, housing of bearing, bushes, etc.
vi. Balancing of heights.
vii. Coupling pipes, joints, connection adjustments.
viii Base plates.
ix. Down pipe, guides joints.
x. Brass bushes and bearings at various joints
xi. Operating mechanism, type of gear, auxiliary switch, size
and thickness of box, degree of protection. Gland plate, gland, etc.
xii. Nuts, bolts and fasteners
xiii. Interlocking devices

Offers without the above information or with incomplete information is

liable for rejection.

3.02 TYPE AND CONSTRUCTION:

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 The design of the isolators shall be such that the switch can be changed
to right or left hand control without excessive labour and with a
minimum change of parts. The live parts shall be of non-rusting, non-
corroding metal. Current carrying parts shall be nonferrous. Bolts,
screws and pins shall be provided with lock washers, keys or other
equipment locking facilities. Current carrying parts shall be made of
copper alloy or equivalent material. The switch shall not require
lubrication of any part, at frequent intervals.

The isolator shall be suitable for mounting in upright or underhung

position (with the blades moving in horizontal plane) on steel / fabricated
steel structures. The heights at which the isolators will be mounted along
with phase to phase dimensions are as per clause 5.00, Part - I. Any
change in dimensions, will be intimated to successful bidder. Necessary
lengths of operating rod as required shall be supplied. The bidder should
agree to modify the base mounting detail of underhung switches
depending upon the supporting beam mounting details, if so required, by
the purchaser at a later date.

3.03 OPERATING MECHANISM:

3.03.01 FOR MOTOR OPERATED ISOLATORS :

a) The motor operated isolator shall be with an operating mechanism so
designed as to enable continuous sequence of opening and closing
operation through a control switch as long as the power is available to the
motor, the motor employed for the control mechanism shall be suitable for
415 V AC 50Hz supply and shall be liberally rated. The power operated
closing and opening devices shall be suitable for operation at 220V DC
supply.
b) The operating mechanism shall normally be operated by remote control.
Local electrical closing and opening facilities shall also be provided. For this
purpose the following items shall be provided.
1. 3 - way control switch with local / remote/ off position.
2. Push button for 'open' .
3. Push button for ‘close'.
c) Facilities for manual operation of the isolator shall also be provided in
addition to the above. This as well as local control switches shall be capable
of being opened conveniently by a person standing on the ground. To cut
off the 220 volts DC supply to closing and opening coils after completion of
closing and opening operations, isolators shall be provided with limit
switches which shall disconnect the supply at the proper moment of
completion of operation.

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 d) The operating motors for electrically operated disconnecting switches shall
be of the totally closed type suitable for 415V , 3 - phase or 240V, 1-phase,
+10% to -30% AC supply outdoor use. The rating of the motor and starting
current shall be indicated. The motor shall be suitable for outdoor use.

3.03.02 FOR MANUALLY OPERATED ISOLATOR:

a). Manual operating mechanism, gang operated through crank &
reduction gear shall be provided for main switch.
b) Manual operating mechanism, gang operated through a lever / handle
for the operating shaft shall be provided for earth switch.

3.03.03 The design of the operating mechanism shall. be Such that minimum
energy is required for operation and one person shall be able to
operate the switch without undue effort. The blades shall be in positive
continuous control throughout tile entire cycle of operation. Suitable
reduction gear to achieve above aspects may be provided, for main
switch and shall close or open with about 20 revolutions of the crank.
The earth switch shall close or open by rotation of lever / handle
through 90 degrees.
The operating pipes and rods shall be sufficiently rigid to maintain
positive control without tension or compression & there shall also be
capable of with standing all torsional and bending stresses due to
operation of the disconnecting switch. It shall not be possible, after
final adjustment has been made for any part of the mechanism to be
displaced at any point in the travel sufficiently to allow improper
functioning of the switch, when the switch is opened or closed at any
speed. All holes, ill crank, linkages, etc., having moving pins, shall be
drilled to accurate fit, so as to maintain the minimum amount of slack
and lost motion. The operating mechanism and its controls shall be so
designed that under no circumstances the switch blades travel is
interrupted before it reaches the fully close or open position. The
operating mechanism shall be suitable to hold the main switch or
earth switch in closed or opened position to prevent operation by
gravity, wind, short circuit, seismic acceleration, vibration, shock,
accidental touching etc.

3.03.04 CONTROL CABINET:

The operating mechanism mid all accessories shall be enclosed in a
weather, dust and vermin proof cabinet. The control cabinet of each
operating mechanism shall be made out of 12 SWG (2.64 mm thick)
steel sheet. or 10mm thick aluminum in the form plate or casting.
Control cabinet shall be provided with hinged doors along with
padlocking arrangement. Sloping rain hood shall be provided to cover

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 all sides. 15 mm thick neoprene or better type gasket shall be provided
to ensure degree of protection atleast IP 55 as per S : 2147.
The motor operating mechanism / manually operating mechanism
shall be mounted on the base supporting structures or on a separate
Support- structure at a height of 300 mm from the ground level.
Operating or lever for manual operation shall be at a convenient height
of 1000 mm above ground level for easy operation. The unsupported
length of the operating rod shall not. exceed 3 meters. Guide bearings
shall be provided at suitable intervals. All brackets angles or other
members mid accessories necessary for fixing the operating
mechanism to switch supporting structure. and the bearing for
operating rods shall be supplied. Rust proof pins and bearings of the
bronze bushing, ball or roller type shall be provided. All ball and roller
bearings shall be protected from weather by means of covers and
grease retainers. Bearing pressures shall be kept low to ensure long
life.

3.03.05 GEAR:
The disconnect may be required to operate occasionally with
considerably long idle intervals. Special care shall be taken for
selection of material for gear and lubrication of gears to meet these
requirements. The gears shall be made of bronze or any other better
material and lubricated for life with graphite or better quality non-
draining or non-hardening grease. complete details of components,
materials, self-lubricating arrangement, grade of lubricant, details of
jigs, fixtures and devices used for quality check shall be furnished in
the bid.
3.03.06 GLAND PLATE AND GLANDS:
Removable gland plate with double compression type brass type
glands shall be provided with each operating mechanism for
terminating of cables. Exact quantity of glands to be provided, shall
be intimated to the successful bidder.

3.03.07 AUXILIARY SWITCHES:

Note : Sufficient number of potential free contacts shall be provided,
duly wired up to the operating mechanism housing/control cabinet,
for compatibility with the Substation Automation.
Each disconnect switch shall be provided with EIGHT normally
closed electrically separated spare contacts, in addition to the
auxiliary contact required for its operation and indication mounted in
a weather proof, dust tight metal housing suitable for outdoor use and
with necessary cable glands. Auxiliary switch shall be provided for
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 non-ferrous metal. The contact shall be convertible type so that
normally open contact May be converted to normally closed contact
and vice versa. The auxiliary contact shall be rated at 10 Amps. at
240 V AC and 2 Amps. at 220V DC.

The auxiliary contact shall be adjustable type to suite the following

requirements ;

a) Signaling of "Closed position" shall not take place unless the main
contacts have reached a position so that rated normal and short time
current can be carried safely.
b) Signaling of "open position" shall not take place unless the main
power contacts are at a safe isolating distance.
c) All earthing blade assemblies shall be provided with three sets of
normally open and three sets of normally closed auxiliary switches for
signaling to the control room and for interlocking with any other
equipment.
d) The auxiliary switches and auxiliary circuit shall be capable of
carrying a current of atleast 10 Amps continuously.
e) Auxiliary switches shall be capable of breaking atleast 2 A in a 220V
DC circuit with a time constant of not less than 20 milli seconds.
f) Quick make and break (QMB) type auxiliary, switches shall have
sharp action built in within this switch.
g) The auxiliary switches shall be actuated by a cam or similar
arrangement directly mounted on the isolator shaft without any
intermediate levers, linkages, etc., to ensure foolproof operation.

3.03.08 WIRING AND TERMINAL BLOCK:

All wiring inside the operating mechanism cabinet shall be done with 1100V
grade PVC insulated 2.5 sq. mm stranded copper cable as per IS : 1554 Part I
Latest version. All wiring shall be provided with suitable identifying PVC or
other plastic ferrules at the end. All the terminal marking shall be indelible
preferably engraved. Separate terminal blocks of stud type for AC or DC wiring
shall be provided in the cabinet. The ends of wires shall be provided with
tinned terminal spade crimped on to the wires. The wiring connected with the
heaters in the panel shall be provided with porcelain beaded insulator for a
short distance from the heater terminal. No joints shall be permitted in the
wiring. All spare contacts of relays, push button, auxiliary switches etc., shall
be wired up to the terminal blocks in the mechanism box.
The fuses provided with motor and heater circuit shall be cartridge type (HRC)
with suitable fittings.

The terminal block should be located to allow easy access.

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Terminal blocks shall be 1100 Volts grade, clip-on type, 10 mm square or
approved equivalent type and shall have 20% spare terminals. Insulating
barriers shall be provided between adjacent connections.

All relays, contactors and other electrical devices mounted in the panel shall
have name plates with a rating data and manufacturer's name, etc.,

Suitable identification label shall also be provided for control switches and
fuses etc., including position indications of isolator / earth switch.

3.03.09 LOCKING / INTERLOCKING:

The operating mechanism of the isolator shall be provided with means for being
locked with padlocks effectively either in the closed or in the open position.

The isolators shall be provided with a suitable electrical interlock arrangement

to work in conjunction with associated circuit breakers. The arrangement shall
be such as to prevent operation of the isolator either manually or on motor
operation when the circuit breaker is in the closed position. The electrical inter
locking shall be suitable for 220V DC supply available at site.

The operation of isolator shall be possible only by means of only one device at a
time, i.e., either manually or on motor operation. Adequate means shall,
however be provided to make manual operation of isolator possible in the event
of failure of auxiliary DC supply to isolator operating mechanism. Under such
contingencies also, the isolator operation shall be duly interlocked with the
circuit breaker so that the manual operation by means of the operating handle
is possible only when the circuit breaker is in the open position. The isolator
mechanism box shall consist of solenoid operating device, which shall prevent
insertion of manual opening handle, when the associated circuit breaker is
closed, by energizing the solenoid through the circuit breaker auxiliary circuit.
The isolator shall be suitable for provision of castles mechanical locks /
interlocks for which drawings shall be supplied by the purchaser after
placement of orders.
The interlock shall be provided along with each earth blade assembly such that
operation of earth blade assembly is possible only when the associated
isolators are locked in the open position by integral lock.
The design of the earthing blade assembly shall be such as to permit use of a
pad lock, for locking the operating handle of the earthing blade assembly in the
open or in the closed position.

3.04 CONSTRUCTIONAL FEATURES:

3.04.01 FIXED AND MOVING CONTACTS:

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The isolator shall have heavy-duty self-aligning high pressure - contacts of
modem design. The contact shall be made of high grade, high conductivity, and
heat resisting material. The main contacts shall be made of hard drawn
electrolytic copper and the surface shall be silver plated. Arcing contacts
wherever provided shall close first mid open last.

The isolators blades / arms shall be made preferably from tubular section of
hard drawn electrolytic copper having suitable diameter and shell thickness,
and the contact surface shall be heavily silver plated.

The surface of the contacts shall be liberally designed to withstand safely the-
highest short circuit current of the system as specified in the clause 05.01 (vii)
- (viii) of part - I.

The male and female contact assembly and blades shall ensure
i) Electro dynamic withstand ability during short circuit without any risk of
repulsion of contacts.
ii) Thermal with stand ability during short circuits.
iii) Constant contact pressure even when the live parts of the insulators stacks
are subjected to tensile stresses the insulators stacks are subjected to
tensile stresses due to linear expansion of connected bus - bars, flexible
conductors either because of temperature variation or strong winds.
iv) Self - wiping action during closing and opening (preferably twisting type
contacts). The surface shall be wiped during closing and opening operation
to remove any film, oxide coating, etc. wiping action shall not cause
scouring or abrasion of surfaces.
v) Self - wiping ensuring smooth closing of the switch. The temperature rise of
the contacts and other current carrying parts shall not be more than 45
deg. C over an ambient air temperature of 45 deg. C, while carrying the
rated current continuously. The temperature rise due to passage of rated
short-circuit current for a period of 3 seconds shall not cause an),
annealing or welding of contacts.

Fixed guides shall be provided so that proper seating of contacts will be

obtained by closing even when a blade is out of alignment by 2.5 min or less.
All movable pars which may be in the current path shall be shunted by flexible
copper conductors to prevent breaking due to repeated bending.

Fabrication shall be made with suitable jig to avoid deviation during

production. Details of size and shape of contact, springs, back plate, fixing
arrangements, design of contact pressure, life of contacts, limit of temperature
rise etc., shall be furnished along with the tender.

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3.04.02 MOUNTING OF CONTACTS:
Fixed contacts shall be mounted on a block or channel welded to 10 mm thick
M.S. plate with holes for fixing on insulators. Slots shall be provided for
marginal adjustment of height of contacts. The contacts shall rest on a brass
block and with initial tension. Suitable device shall be provided to prevent
dashing. Fabrication, welding etc. shall be done in suitable jig to avoid
deviation during production.

3.04.03 TURN AND TWIST MECHANISM:

Turn and twist mechanism shall be provided with adequate locking to avoid
opening or loosening by wind, short circuit force etc., on moving blade. The
springs shall be made out of stainless steel or phosphor bronze or any other
better material to have adequate strength and resilience and shall be encased
with grease to avoid exposure to rain. The clamps and plates be made out of at
least 10 mm thick M.S. plate or flat. Fasteners with nylock nuts shall be used
wherever necessary. Vulnerable parts shall be fabricated by tubular gas cutting
and milling. The entire- mechanism shall be fabricated in suitable jig and
template to avoid deviations during production.

3.04.04 All lives parts shall be designed to have smooth surfaces without
any sharp points, edges and other corona producing surfaces so as to
eliminate corona. at specified extinction voltage or at 1.1 x rated voltage, if
extinction voltage is not specified.

3.04.05 FASTNERS:
Nuts, bolts and washers of M -16 and higher size shall be hot-dip galvanized.
The bolts used on tapped holes of insulators cap shall be galvanized by
centrifuge process to avoid excess deposition of zinc on threads. Nuts, bolts
and washers of less than M -16 size shall be of stainless steel when used on
live parts and nickel plated brass in other parts.

3.04.06 BEARINGS
The design and construction of the various bearings should embody all the
features required to withstand the climatic conditions specified to ensure
dependable and effective operation, even after long period of in action. All
bearings in the current path except those specially designed as high pressure
contact should be shunted by flexible copper housing having adequate cross
section.
Rotating insulator shall be mounted on a housing with bearings. The housing
shall be made of gravity die cast metal with smooth surfaces and suitably
machined for seating the bearings. Two nos. of bearings with adequate shaft
diameter and distance between the bearings shall be provided to avoid
wobbling during operations. The bearings shall be of at least 75 mm internal

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diameter. The bearings shall be of reputed make and lubricated for life. All
other friction locations shall be provided with suitable bearings or stainless or
brass bushes. The bearings, bushes, joints, springs, etc., shall be so designed
that no lubrication shall be required during the service. Complete details of
bearings, bushes housing greasing, etc., shall be furnished with tender.

3.04.07 BALANCING OF HEIGHT:

Fixed insulators shall be provided with elevator base plate with four studs for
balancing of height for isolator of rated voltage of 72.5 KV and above.
Thickness of plate and diameter of stud shall be at least 10 mm and 25 mm,
respectively. Adequate numbers of nuts, lock nuts and washers shall be
provided. Taper washer shall be provided to match inclined surface of steel
sections.

3.04.08 TANDEM AND DOWN PIPE:

The operating down pipe mid tandem pipe shall be of heavy duty GI pipe of the
following sixes (Bore dia) for different KV class
220KV 110KV 66KV 33KV
Isolators Isolators Isolators Isolators
a) Bore dia of 40mm 40mm 32mm
32mm
tandem pipe
b) Bore dia of
down operating 50mm 50mm 50mm
50mm
pipe

Further outside diameter and thickness of pipe shall be as follows as per table
- 3 of IS : 1239 (Part - 1) 1990. Mild steel tubes. - Heavy.
S1. Nominal outer dia outer dia Minimum
No. Bore in Maximum (mm) Minimum(mm) thickness

1. 32 42.9 42 4

2. 40 48.8 47.9 4

3. 50 60.8 59.7 4.5

i. Tandem pipe:

Two Nos. of tandem pipe shall be used for phase coupling of double
break isolator. Base plate of insulators for connection of tandem pipe
shall be made out of one piece of at least 10 mm. thick MS plate. Bolt

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 and shackle device shall be used to connect tandem pipe to the base
plate. Wherever unavoidable, sliding clamps may be used. These clamps
shall be made out of at least 10 mm thick MS plate with four(4) nos. of
nuts and bolts. A grubscrew shall be provided for securing connection of
tandem pipes.

ii) The pipe shall be terminated into a suitable swivel or universal type joint
between the insulator bottom bearing an the operating mechanism to
take cares of marginal angular misalignment at site. All brackets, guides,
etc., shall be mounted on the base of the isolator. Arrangement of
mounting any guide, bracket, mechanism and the base shall not be
accepted, for upright mounting type isolator.

3.04.09 BASE :

Each pole of the isolator shall be provided with hot dip galvanized rolled steel
base provided with holes for mounting bolts and designed for mounting on a
steel structure. The bases shall be rigid and self supporting and shall require
the guying or cross bracing between phases other than the supporting
structure. The composite frame of the base shall be made of channel of
following minimum sizes.
i) 125 x 65 x 6 / 8 mm for 220KV & 110KV isolators.
(twin channel)

i) 100 x 50 x 6 / 8 mm for 66KV isolators

(twin channel)

ii) 150 x 75 x 6 / 8 mm. For 33 KV isolators

(single channel)
Fabrication, welding etc. shall be done by suitable jig, power press, and
templates to avoid deviations during production. Details and dimensions of
sections, jig, templates and device used for production of the base shall be
furnished with tender. The necessary galvanized bolts and nuts for fixing the
bases to the structure shall be in scope of supply.

3.05 EARTHING SWITCH:

One earthing switch per pole forming an integral part of the line disconnecting
switch and manually operated shall be supplied wherever called for in the
schedule of requirements. The earthing switch shall match with main switch.
The earthing switch shall be designed for the rating as indicated in 5.03.01 of
Part - I. A suitable flexible braided connector shall be provided on the hinge
end of the earthing blade for connection to ground bus. The earthing blade
shall be operated by a separate mechanism, but shall be mechanically inter
looked with the disconnecting switch so that the grounding blade can be closed

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only when the disconnecting switch is open and vice versa. If possible similar
interlock shall be provided with the bypass isolator. Alternatively electrical
interlock between the grounding switch and by pass isolator shall be offered.

3.06 INSULATORS:

3.06.01 The isolator shall be provided with solid core insulators.

a) These shall be of stacking type to be used for 220KV and single unity e to
be used for 110KV, 66KV and 33KV systems. The dimensions and other
parameters unless otherwise specified shall generally conform to IS - 5350-
Part-11 & IEC 273.
b) The cylindrical type post insulators shall be of solid core type. Insulators of
similar type shall be interchangeable. The mechanical strength class for
outdoor cylindrical post insulators shall be of strength class 6,
corresponding mechanical strength in tension, compression and torsional
shall be as per IS : 53550 Part - II. When operated at maximum system
voltage, there shall be no electrical discharge. Shielding rings, if necessary
shall be provided.
c) The parameters of the insulators required shall conform to IS : 0350 - Part
- II - 1973 or IEC 273.

The cylindrical post insulators for 220KV system shall consist of two pieces
of equal height. The two pieces shah be connected by flanges in the middle.
The dimensions, pitch circle diameter, no. of bolts, size of bolt holes, etc.,
shall conform to that of bottom metal fitting. The parameters detailed in IS
: 5350 Part - II 1973 or IEC 273 shall be guaranteed for assembly of two
units.

In the case of 110KV, 66KV and 33KV system the cylindrical post insulator
shall consist of single unit only.

d) The insulator shall be provided with a completely galvanized steel base

designed for mounting on the support. The base and mounting
arrangement shall be such that the insulator shall be rigid and self
supporting and no guying or cross bracing between phase shall be
necessary.

3.06.02 The price of the isolators shall include the cost of insulators which
shall be quoted separately. The porcelain used for the manufacture of the
insulators shall be homogenous, free from laminations and other flaws or
imperfections that might effect the mechanical or dielectric. quality and shall
be thorough vitrified, tough and impervious to moisture. The glazing of the
porcelain shall be uniform brown colour, with a smooth surface arranged to

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shade away rain water and free from blisters, burns and other similar defects.
Insulators of the same rating and type shall be inter-changeable.

The porcelain and metal parts shall be assembled in such a manner and with
such materials that any differential thermal expansion between the metal and
porcelain parts throughout the operating temperature range will not loosen
the parts or electrical strength or rigidity. The assembly shall not have
excessive concentration of electrical stress in any section or across leakage
surfaces. The cement used shall not give rise to chemical reaction. with metal
fittings. The insulator shall be suitable for water washing by rains or artificial
means in service conditions. Further the insulators to be supplied shall be of
high- quality and should not result in mismatch and misalignment of stacks
during erection and operation.

Each cap shall be of a high grade cast iron or malleable steel casting or steel
forging. Cap and base insulators shall be interchangeable with each other. The
insulator shall conform to the requirement of the latest edition of IS : 2544,
or any other equivalent standard. The bidder should furnish the characteristics
of insulators.

3.06.03 All the ferrous metal part shall be hot dip galvanized smoothly as
per IS : 3638 (as amended up to date), IS : 2623 or any other equivalent
authoritative standard. The material shall be galvanized only after shop
operations upon it have been completed. The metal parts be for galvanization
should be thoroughly cleaned of any paint, grease, rust, scales or alkalies or
any foreign deposit which are likely to come in the way of galvanization
process. The metal parts coating shall withstand minimum four one minute
dips in copper sulphate solution as per IEC - 168.

The insulator unit shall be assembled in a suitable jig to ensure correct

positioning of the top and bottom metal fittings relative to one another. The
phases of the metal fitting shall be parallel and at right angle to the axis of the
insulator and corresponding holes in the top and bottom metal fittings shall be
in a vertical plane containing the axis of the insulator.
It shall be sole responsibility of the supplier to carry out thorough inspection
and quality, checks on the insulators at the insulator supplier works before
offering the insulators for purchaser's inspection.

3.07 ACCESSORIES:
The accessories to be provided on the insulator shall include but not to be
limited to the following:

3.07.01 Position Indicators :

A position indicator to show whether the isolator is in ON or OFF position.

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3.07.02 Counter Balance Springs
Counter balance springs, cushions, etc., shall be provided to prevent impact at
the end of travel both on opening and closing of isolator. The springs shall be
made of durable and non-rusting type alloy.

3.07.03 NAME PLATE:

Isolators, earthing switches and their operating devices shall be provided with
their nameplate. The nameplate shall be weather proof and corrosion proof. It
shall be mounted in such a position that it shall be visible in the position of
normal service and installation. It shall carry the following information.

a) ISOLATORS:

 Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited & P.O. No.

 Name of Manufacturer.

 Designation type

 Serial number

 Rater voltage

 Impulse withstand voltage to earth.

 Rated current.

 Rated short time current.

 Rated maximum duration of short time current.

 Rated short time current peak.

 Rated mechanical terminal load.

 Weight.

b) EARTHING SWITCH

Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited & P.O. No.

Name of Manufacturer.

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 Designation type

Serial number

Rater voltage

Rated short time current.

Rated maximum duration of short time current.

Rated mechanical terminal load.

Weight.

c) OPERATING DEVICE

Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited & P.O. No.

Name of Manufacturer.

Designation type

Rater voltage

Rating

Weight.

Reduction gear ratio

Auxiliary, contacts quantity and rating.

3.07.04 PADLOCKING DEVICE:

The isolator and earthing switch shall be provided with padlocking device to
permit locking of the isolator and earthing switch in both fully open and fully
closed positions.

3.08 AUXILIARY POWER SUPLY

3.08.01 Auxiliary electrical equipment. shall be suitable for operation

Oil the following supply systems.

a) Power devices 415V, 3 Phase, 4xvirc 5OHz neutral grounded

AC system with variation of -30 to –100%

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b) AC control & 240 V single phase 2 wire 5OHz AC supply
protective devices with one point grounded.
lighting fixture,
space heaters
Fractional.
horse power motors

c) DC alarm control & 220V, 2 wire ungrounded DC supply with

protective devices from variation of -20 to + 10%
station batteries of

3.08.02 Above supply voltage may vary as follows:

a) AC supply Voltage variation : + 10% to -30%

Frequency variation: (+) or (-) 5%
Both variation may occur
simultaneously Or independently,

b) DC Supply (-) 20% to (+) 100%

Each of the foregoing supplies shall be made available at one terminal point for
each isolator for operation of accessory and auxiliary equipment. Terminal
point is the control cabinet of the isolator. Bidders’ scope shall include
distribution beyond the point of supply.

3.09 SIGNALING
3.09.01 Signaling of the close position shall not take place unless the
movable contact has set in a position in which the rated normal current, the
peak- withstand current and the short time withstand current can be carried
safely.
3.09.02 Signaling of open position shall not take place unless the movable
contact has reached the position such that the clearance between the contacts
is at least 80% of the isolating distance.

3.10 EARTHING:

3.10-01 Flexible copper connections shall be provided between rotating

earth blades and the frame, which shall have a cross section of at least 50
mm square and shall be tinned or suitably treated against corrosion.
3.10.02 The frame of each disconnect and earthing switch shall be
provided with two reliable earthing terminals for connection to the purchaser's
earthing conductor / flat so also clamping screw suitable for carrying specified
short time current. Flexible ground connectors shall be provided for connecting

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operating handle. to the earthing flat. The diameter of clamping screw shall be
at least 12 mm. The connecting point shall be marked with earth symbol.

3.11 TERMINAL CONNECTORS

The disconnecting switches shall be provided with high conductivity bimetallic
terminal connectors and suitable for Aluminium pipes (BS 1600 schedule 40)
and Drake ACSR conductors, the size of which will be indicated. to successful
bidder. The connector shall be rigid in respect of ACSR conductors. The
terminal connectors shall be expansion type in respect of Aluminium pipes.
The terminal connector shall conform to IS : 5561 1970.
Further the terminal connectors shall be suitable for both horizontal or vertical
take off.
For bimetallic type of connectors, necessary steps shall be taken by the
manufacturers to ensure that there is no adverse effect on the connector and
the connected equipment due to bimetallic action.

SUPPORTING STRUCTURE:

3.12.01 The bidder shall quote unit prices per Metric Tonne for support
structure for the isolators offered. These galvanized support structures shall be
fabricated as per the drawings enclosed for the respective class of isolators. The
weight of the supporting structure indicated in the drawing is a provisional
weight. The bidder shall quote unit price per metric tonne.

3.12.02 The masonry or concrete in foundations shall be arranged and

constructed by the Contractor.

3.13 ASSEMBLY
The disconnect shall be fully assembled at the works of the bidder. Typical
operation shall be carried out on each type of fully assembled disconnect to
ascertain that all parts fit correctly and function satisfactorily.

3.14 PAINTING, GALVANIZING AND CLIMATE PROOFING:

3.14.01 All interiors and exteriors of enclosures, cabinets mid other metal
parts shall be thoroughly cleaned to remove all rust scales, corrosions, grease
and other adhering foreign matter and surfaces treated by recognized
phosphating (Eg. Seven tank phosphating sequence), After such preparation of
surfaces tow coats of zinc oxide primer shall be given by suitable stoving and
air-drying, etc., before final paint.
Colour of the final paint shall be of shade No. 631 of IS-5, i.e., epoxy light grey.
The final painted cubicle shall. present aesthetically pleasing appearance free
from any dent of uneven surface

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3.14.02 Paint inside the metallic housing shall be of anti - condensation
type and the paint on outside surfaces shall be suitable for outdoor
installation.
3.14.03 All ferrous parts not suitable for painting such as structural steel,
pipes, rods, levers, linkages, nuts a-lid bolts used in other than current path
etc., and also supporting structures shall be hot dip galvanized. Galvanization
shall be done after completion of fabrication which shall be capable to prevent
corrosion in view of the severe climatic conditions.
Thickness of zinc coating shall not be less than 610 gm of zinc per sq. meter of
surface. Zinc coating shall be smooth clean and of uniform thickness and free
from defect. Preparation of galvanizing and the galvanizing itself shall not
adversely effect the mechanical properties of the coated material, The quality
shall be established by tests per IS : 2633. Galvanizing of nuts and bolts shall
be carried out by centrifugal or suitable process so that the bolts will easily fit
into the tapped holes / nuts.

3.14.04 All components shall be given adequate treatment of climate

proofing as per IS : 3202 so as to withstand corrosion and severe conditions.

3.14.05 Complete details of painting, galvanizing and climate proofing of

the equipments shall be furnished in the tender.

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 PART - III
1.00 TESTS :

1.01 Type tests :

1.01.01 The equipment offered, shall be fully type tested. Formatted: Indent: Hanging: 1.27
cm
Type tested Isolators shall be offered. The type test reports shall be Formatted: Font: 12 pt
furnished for each rating called for in the bid. The type test reports shall Formatted: Font: 12 pt
not be older than ten (10) years as on the last date of submission of bid. Formatted: Font: 12 pt
The type tests are to be conducted again without any extra cost to the
owner in case the type test reports are older than ten (10) years as on the
last date of submission of bid. The type test charges are to be indicated
in the schedule. The owner reserves right to insist for conducting all or a
few type tests even though the type tests are less than ten (10) years old
as on the last date of submission of bid, the payment in such cases will
be made as per the rates in the schedule.

a) For Isolators manufactured in India: Formatted: Font: 12 pt, Bold

i. Type tests on indigenous equipment for which testing facility is Formatted: Font: Bold
available in India, should have been conducted in any independent Formatted: Font: 12 pt, Bold

laboratories approved by Government or accredited by National Formatted: Font: 12 pt

accreditation body of the country like Central Power Research

Institute (CPRI), Electrical Research and Development Association
(ERDA), etc.

ii. Type tests on indigenous equipment, for which testing facility is not
available in India, should have been conducted in a laboratory of
foreign country accredited by National accreditation body of that
country.

iii. The type tests conducted in-house by manufacturers shall also be

acceptable where the specific test facilities are not available in
independent NABL accredited laboratories provided the lab Formatted: Font: 12 pt, Bold

(manufacturer’s) is accredited by National accreditation body of the Formatted: Font: Bold

country and the tests have been witnessed by a representative of Formatted: Font: 12 pt, Bold

NABL accredited Independent laboratory/Power utility. Formatted: Font: 12 pt

Formatted: Indent: Left: 1.75 cm,
Hanging: 0.63 cm, Space After: 10 pt,
b) For Isolators manufactured Abroad: Don't add space between paragraphs of
i. Type tests on imported equipment should have been conducted in the same style, Line spacing: Multiple
1.15 li, Numbered + Level: 1 +
an Indian Laboratory or foreign laboratory accredited by National Numbering Style: i, ii, iii, … + Start at:
1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.79
accreditation body of respective country. cm + Indent at: 2.06 cm
ii. Type tests conducted in-house by manufacturers shall also be Formatted: Font: English (U.S.)
acceptable provided the laboratory is accredited by National Formatted: Font: 12 pt

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 accreditation body of the country and the tests have been witnessed
by a representative of accreditation body/Power utility.The type test
reports shall not be older than 10 years on the last date of
submission of bid. The type tests are to be conducted again if the
reports are older than 10 years as on the last date of submission of
bid at no extra cost to owner. The bidder shall quote for all type
tests individually in schedules. The owner reserves the right to
demand repetition of some of all the type tests even though the test
reports are less than 10 years old on the last date of submission of
bid. In such cases the payment will be made as per rates quoted in
the schedule. Please refer to Clause 13 Inspection Testing and
Inspection Certificate., General technical Requirements, Volume - II
(1 of 2).

1-01-02 During the type test the disconnect shall be mounted on its own
support structure or equivalent support structure and installed with its own
operating mechanism to make the type test representative. Drawing of
equivalent support structure if any and mounting arrangement made for type
tests shall be furnished for purchaser's approval before conducting the type
tests.

1.01.03 The type tests shall be conducted on the disconnect along with
approved insulators and terminal connectors.

1.01-04 Mechanical endurance test shall be conducted On the main switch

as well as earth switch on one disconnect of each type

1.01.05 LIST OF TYPE TESTS:

List of type tests to be carried out as per IS : 9921 Part - VI 1985, are as given
below.

a) ISOLATORS:
(i) Visual examination of components,
(ii) Dimensional verification of parts.
iii) Assembly, interchangeability and verification of critical
dimensions.
iv) Measurement of resist-circuit of main circuit and earth circuit
(before and after mechanical endurance test)
v) Temperature rise test (before and after mechanical endurance test)
vi) Mechanical endurance test.
vii) Short time withstand current and peak withstand current tests.

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 viii) One minute power frequency voltage wet withstand tests across
the isolating distances and to earth.
ix). Standard lightning impulse voltage withstand tests on auxilia~3,
and control circuits and auxiliary switches.
x). One minute power frequency, withstand voltage test on auxiliary
and control circuits and auxiliary switch.
xi) Verification of operation during application of rated mechanical
terminal loads.
Galvanization tests.
Chemical composition of contact material, springs and fasteners
and bushes.
xiv) Physical tests on springs and fasteners and copper strip / tubes.

b) EARTHING SWITCHES:
i). Visual examination of components.
ii). Dimensional verification of components.
iii). Assembly, interchangeability and verification of critical
dimensions.
iv) Measurement of resistance of earthing switch contact (before and
after mechanical endurance test)
v) Mechanical endurance test
i. Short time withstand current and peak withstand
current tests
vi) power frequency voltage tests on auxiliary switches at kV.(rms) for
one minute.
viii) Galvanization tests
ix) Chemical composition of contact material, springs and fasteners
and bushes.
x) Physical tests on sprin6 and fastners and copper strips.

1.01.06 Type test report for operating motor carried out as per relevant ISS
or BSS shall be required to be submitted for approval.

1.01.07 Temperature rise and breakage capacity tests reports for auxiliary
equipments i.e., closing and trip coils, auxiliary contacts, limit switch etc.,
shall also be required to be submitted for approval.

1.02 ACCEPTANCE AND ROUTING TESTS:

1.02-01 All acceptance and routine tests as stipulated in the relevant

standards shall be carried out by the supplier in presence of purchaser's
representative.

1.02.02 Mechanical operation tests (routine test) shall. be conducted on the

complete disconnect (man switch and earth switch) at supplier's works and a

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certified test report be furnished to the purchaser. Alternatively the bidder may
offer to conduct this test at purchaser's sub-station in which case the
purchaser shall make necessary arrangement to erect the disconnect at his
sub-station site under supervision of bidders representatives for supervision
shall not be borne
by the purchaser.

1.02.03 The test report of power frequency voltage withstand test

conducted on the insulator shall be furnished for purchaser's acceptance in
lieu of conducting the power frequency (dry) test on main circuit (routine test).

1.02.04 LIST OF ROUTING TESTS:

List. of routine test to be carried out as per IS : 9921, Part - IV - 1985 are as
given below:

A). ISOLATORS
 Visual examination of components.
 Assembly, interchangeability and verification of critical dimensions.
 One minute power frequency voltage dry withstand tests across the
isolating distance and to earth.
 Measurement of resistance of isolator contacts and between terminals of
the main circuits.
 Power frequency voltage withstand tests on auxiliary and control circuits
and auxiliary switches at 2 KV (rms) for one minute.
 Mechanical operation tests.

b) EARTHING SWITCHES
 Visual examination of components
 Assembly, interchangeability and verification of critical dimensions.
 Power frequency voltage withstand tests on auxiliary, and control circuits
and auxiliary switches at 2KV (rms) for one minute.
 Mechanical operation tests.

Immediately after finalization of the programme of type / acceptance / routine

testing, the supplier shall give three weeks advance intimation to the
purchaser, to enable him to depute his representative for witnessing the tests.

1.04 SPECIAL TESTS

Special tests listed below shall be carried out in presence of purchaser's
representative.

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 1) Test on insulators - Conforms to IS - 2544

2) Test on insulators - Conforms to IEC - 168

3) Test on terminal connecters – IS : 5561

4) Operation tests on operating mechanism and interlock - IS : 2623

5) Endurance test on Auxiliary switches.

1.05 Test certificates and documents of the following items shall be furnished
at the time of routine tests.
 Chemical analysis of copper along with a copy of central excise certificate
/ gate pass indicating genuine source of procurement of electrolytic
grade.
 Bearings
 Fasteners
 Universal/ swivel joint coupling.
 Insulators.
 Gears
 Auxiliary switch
 Interlocking devices.
 Terminal block

The purchaser may at his descretion request additional test certificates for
other items as reasonably required to substantiate the quality of the same.

2.00 INSPECTION
The inspection may be carried out by the purchaser at any stage of
manufacture. The successful bidder shall grant free access to the purchaser's
representative at a reasonable time when the work is in progress. Inspection
and acceptance of any equipment under this specification by the purchaser,
shall not relieve the supplier of his obligation of furnishing equipment in
accordance with the specification and shall not prevent subsequent rejection if
the equipment is found to be defective. The supplier shall keep the purchaser
informed in advance, about the manufacturing programme so that
arrangement can be made for inspection. The purchaser reserves the light to
insist for witnessing the acceptance / routine testing of the bought out items.

3.00 DOCUMENTATION:

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3.01 All drawings shall conform to International Standard Organization (ISO) '
A ' series of drawing sheet / Indian standards specification IS : 656. All
drawings shall be in ink and suitable for micro filming. All dimensions and
data shall be in system international units.

3.02 LIST OF DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTS:

The bidder shall furnish four sets of following drawings along with his offer:
a) General outline and assembly drawings of the disconnect, operating
mechanism, structure insulator and terminal connector.
b) Sectional views and descriptive details of items such as
moving blades, contacts arms, contact springs, contact
support, turn and twist mechanism, bearing, housing of bearing, bushes,
balancing of heights, phase coupling pipes, base plate, operating shaft,
guides, swivel -joint operating mechanism and its components, etc.
c) Loading diagram.
d) Drawings with structure for the purpose of type test
e) Name plate
f) Schematic drawing
g) Type test reports in case the equipment has already been type tested
h) Test reports, literature, pamphlets of the bought out items and raw
material.

3.03 The successful bidder shall, within four weeks of placement or order,
submit three sets of final versions of all the above said drawings. The owner
shall communicate his comments on the drawings to the supplier. The supplier
shall, if necessary, modify the drawings and resubmit three copies of the
modified drawings within two weeks submit 10 prints and two good quality
reproducible of the approved drawings on plastic coated (film type) durable
reproducible paper for owner's use.

3.04 Six sets of the type test reports, shall be submitted by the supplier for
distribution, before commencement of supply, adequate copies of acceptance
alid routine test certificates, shall accompany the dispatches consignment.

3.05 The manufacturing of the equipment shall be strictly in accordance with

the approved drawings and no deviation shall be permitted without the.
.N7ritten approval of the purchaser. All manufacturing and fabrication work in
connection with the equipment prior to the approval of the drawing shall be at
the supplier's risk.

3.06 Approval of drawings/ work by purchaser shall not relieve the supplier of
his responsibility and liability for ensuring correctness and correct
interpretation of the latest revision of applicable standards, rules and codes of
practices.

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3.07 INSTRUCTION MANUALS
Twenty - five copies of the erection, operation and maintenance manuals in
English shall be supplied for each type of the disconnect one month prior to
dispatch of the equipment. The manual shall be bound volume and shall
contain all drawings and information required for erection, Operation and
maintenance of the disconnect including but not limited to the following
particulars.
Marked erection prints identify the component parts of the disconnect as
shipped with -assembly drawings.

Detailed dimensions and description of all auxiliaries.

Detailed views of the insulator stacks, metallics, operating mechanism,

structure, interlocks, spare parts etc.

4.00 PACKING AND FORWARDING:

4.01 The equipment shall be packed in crates suitable for vertical / horizontal
transport, as the case may be and suitable to withstand handling during
transport and outdoor storage during transit. The supplier shall be responsible
for damage to the equipment during the transit, due to improper and
inadequate packing. The easily damageable materials shall be carefully packed
and marked with the appropriate caution symbols. Wherever necessary, proper
arrangement for lifting, such as lifting hooks etc., shall be provided. Any
material found short inside the packing cases shall be supplied by the supplier
without any extra cost.
4.02 Each consignment shall be accompanied by a detailed packing list
containing the following information.
Name of the consignee.
Details of consignment.
Destination
Total weight of consignment
Sign showing upper / lower side of the crate.
Handling and unpacking instructions.
Bill of materials indicating contents of each package.
One set of approved drawings and manual.
4.03 The supplier shall ensure that the purchaser before dispatch approves
the packing list and bill of material.

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