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LOW VOLTAGE DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1
RELATED DOCUMENTS
A.
1.2
Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
SUMMARY
A.
This Section includes the following types of dry-type transformers rated 600 V and less, with
capacities up to 2000 kVA:
1.
2.
1.3
Distribution transformers.
Control and signal transformers.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70,
Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for
intended use.
B.
Comply with IEEE C 57.12.91.
1.4
DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A.
1.5
Temporary Heating: Apply temporary heat according to manufacturer's written instructions
within the enclosure of each ventilated-type unit, throughout periods during which equipment is
not energized and when transformer is not in a space that is continuously under normal control
of temperature and humidity.
COORDINATION
A.
Coordinate size and location of concrete bases. Cast anchor-bolt inserts into bases.
B.
Coordinate installation of wall-mounting and structure-hanging supports.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1
MANUFACTURERS
A.
Manufacturers:
following:
1.
2.
3.
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Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the
Square D/Groupe Schneider NA
Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
Eaton Electrical Inc.; Cutler-Hammer Business Unit.
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2.2
MATERIALS
A.
Description: Factory-assembled and -tested, air-cooled units for 60-Hz service.
B.
Cores: Grain-oriented, non-aging silicon steel.
C.
Coils: Continuous windings without splices, except for taps.
1.
2.3
Internal Coil Connections: Brazed or pressure type..
DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS
A.
Comply with NEMA ST 20, and list and label as complying with UL 1561.
B.
Cores: One leg per phase.
C.
Enclosure: Ventilated, NEMA 250, Type 2.
D.
Indoor Transformer Enclosure Finish: Comply with NEMA 250 for “Indoor Corrosion Protection."
1.
Finish Color: ANSI 49 gray.
E.
Insulation Class: 220 deg C, UL-component-recognized insulation system with a maximum of
150 deg C rise above 40 deg C ambient temperature.
F.
Taps for Transformers 25 kVA and Larger: Two 2.5 percent taps above and two 2.5 percent
taps below normal full capacity.
G.
Wall Brackets: Manufacturer's standard brackets.
H.
Low-Sound-Level Requirements:
IEEE C57.12.91, as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
2.4
Maximum sound levels, when factory tested according to
15 to 50 kVA: 45dB
51 to 150 kVA: 50dB
151 to 300 kVA: 55dB
301 to 500 kVA: 60dB
501 to 750 kVA: 62dB
751 to 1000 kVA: 64dB
1001 to 1500 kVA: 65dB
1501 to 2000 kVA: 66dB
CONTROL AND SIGNAL TRANSFORMERS
A.
Description: Self-cooled, two-winding dry type, rated for continuous duty, complying with
NEMA ST 1, and listed and labeled as complying with UL 506.
B.
Ratings: Continuous duty. If rating is not indicated, provide at least 50 percent spare capacity
above connected peak load.
2.5
SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
A.
Test and inspect transformers according to IEEE C57.12.91.
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B.
Factory Sound-Level Tests: Conduct sound-level tests on equipment for this Project.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1
EXAMINATION
A.
Examine conditions for compliance with enclosure- and ambient-temperature requirements for
each transformer.
B.
Verify that field measurements are as needed to maintain working clearances required by
NFPA 70 and manufacturer's written instructions.
C.
Examine walls and floors for suitable mounting conditions where transformers will be installed.
D.
Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
3.2
INSTALLATION
A.
Install wall-mounting transformers level and plumb with wall brackets fabricated by transformer
manufacturer.
B.
Install floor-mounting transformers level on concrete bases. Construct concrete bases of
dimensions indicated, but not less than 4 inches (100 mm) larger in both directions than
supported unit and 4 inches (100 mm) high.
1.
3.3
Anchor transformers to concrete bases according to manufacturer's written instructions.
CONNECTIONS
A.
Ground equipment according to Division 26 Section 260526 "Grounding and Bonding For
Electrical Systems."
B.
Connect wiring according to Division 26 Section 260519 "Low Voltage Electrical Power
Conductors and Cables."
C.
Tighten electrical connectors and terminals according to manufacturer's published torquetightening values. If manufacturer's torque values are not indicated, use those specified in
UL 486A and UL 486B.
3.4
ADJUSTING
A.
Record transformer secondary voltage at each unit for at least 48 hours of typical occupancy
period. Adjust transformer taps to provide optimum voltage conditions at secondary terminals.
Optimum is defined as not exceeding nameplate voltage plus 10 percent and not being lower
than nameplate voltage minus 5 percent. Submit recording and tap settings as test results.
B.
Output Settings Report: Prepare a written report recording output voltages and tap settings.
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