AREVA

INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

INTRODUCTION :
AREVA Surge Arresters, based on state of the art technology for manufacture of
Gapless Zinc Oxide Arresters, are primarily intended for over-voltage / surge protection
of High Voltage Power Equipment.
These Arresters could be used either indoor or outdoor and can be used up to an
altitude of 3000 meters.
DESCRIPTION :
Each Arrester pole consists of one unit. A nameplate located on the top end casting
gives complete arrester voltage rating and other relevant details.
The complete arrester will include a line terminal bracket, a ground terminal bracket
and terminal connectors. Fasteners are also provided to mount arrester on to the
structure and also to attach the line terminal connectors to line terminal bracket.
The Arrester voltage indicates maximum rms voltage at which the arrester can be
stressed for a maximum period of 10 seconds. COV is the continuous operating voltage
at which the arrester can be stressed continuously. If the rated voltage is exceeded
above this period or COV is exceeded continuously, the arrester would be damaged.
For contingencies, special rating and/or COV have to be applied and so it is advised to
contact our technical department for necessary information.
Recommended minimum clearances from the arrester to the earthed objects and from
the arrester pole to another arrester pole have been provided in the table.
PACKING AND TRANSPORTATION :
All arresters are normally packed in wooden crates designed to withstand normal
handling shocks. It is essential that the cases are kept in upright position always. It is
essential to handle the crates carefully.
RECEIVING :
On receipt of the crates, detailed inspection is to be carried out for any visible signs of
damage. Unpack the units carefully and examine for breakage or other damage
especially to Porcelain. If damage or shortage is noticed, inform AREVA Marketing
Department as well as the concerned carriers.
STORAGE :
It is essential that the crated arresters are stored indoor to prevent the wood getting
damaged by rain or sun or moths. The floor area should preferably be concrete.
Surge Monitors, if procured, also should be stored indoor and the area should be free
from water logging.
INSTALLATION :
Before proceeding with the installation, the arresters should be identified clearly.
Remove the arrester from the wooden crates. Clean the end surfaces and porcelain of
the arrester thoroughly and ensure that the arrester surface is clean.
The arrester should not be climbed on for any reason. Also, the arrester should not be
tilted. They should be handled only in an upright position. Nylon rope can be wound
around the porcelain and can be used for lifting.
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Mount the arrester on to the structure. Fix the arrester to the structure with the fasteners
supplied, as shown in the diagram. Connect the line end to the terminal connector and
earth flat to the ground terminal bracket. It is strongly recommended to use flexible
conductor for connecting line end to the terminal connector.
To give the highest degree of protection, the arresters should be located near the
equipment to be protected using leads of the shortest possible lengths. The arrester
ground lead / earth flat should be connected to common earth.
ARRESTER
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GROUND TERMINAL
BRACKET
STRUCTURE
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STRUCTURE

MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT
TESTING AND COMMISSIONING :
No simple field tests will verify the complete characteristics of an Arrester. This requires
extensive, rather specialized test facilities.
Since the arrester have no series or parallel gaps, the leakage current at system line to
ground voltage is a good indicator of the condition of the arrester.
If the arrester is installed with the accessories, insulating base and surge monitor, the
Arrester along with the insulating base (fixed to the arrester) is to be mounted on to the
structure and connection to be taken through the surge monitor as shown in the
drawing. The surge monitor will indicate the leakage current. It is to be noted that
contamination on the porcelain surface may result in misleading readings. Under such
conditions, reading should be taken after cleaning the Arrester porcelain.

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If, even after this process the reading remains in red region, the arrester is to be
removed from service. It is necessary to monitor the condition of arrester through surge
monitor rather than relying on a Meggar test, which measures the insulation resistance
of the arrester at a very low voltage. Since the arrester consist of non-linear ZnO resistor
elements, the Meggar test will yield misleading results.
If Electrical Tests are proposed at site, care must be taken to use a low KVA test source
to prevent damage to a good arrester. For power frequency test, the voltage stress on
the arrester should not ever exceed its MCOV or rated voltage for a short period.
MAINTENANCE :
Arrester requires no regular maintenance other than occasional inspection. In locations
where porcelain becomes dirty due to contaminants, it is recommended that Arresters
be cleaned periodically.
A regular log of surge monitor readings (where installed) should be maintained giving
leakage current and counter operation. If more operations of a particular arrester are
observed through counter, analysis of the system must be undertaken to find causes for
such occurrence. It recommended that arrester which has registered more operations
should be removed from service for detailed testing.

AREVA T&D Lightning Arresters Private Limited,

R.S. 38/2, Sedarapet Main Road,
Sedarapet Village, PONDICHERRY 605 111
Ph: 0413 2677401/402/403 Fax : 0413 2677 316

AREVA T&D Lightning Arresters Private Limited

Registered Office : 457, Anna Salai
Teynampet, CHENNAI 600 018