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4.7 4.7 Filling the Circuit-Breaker with Gas

Attention
The circuit-breaker may be filled only by
SF6 or under the supervision of qualified per-
3.1.6 SF6 sonnel, and in accordance with the SF6
filling curve (see under 3.1.6 Arc Quench-
ing Medium SF6).

4.7.1 4.7.1 Filling the Breaker from the Gas Cylinder

W423 Siemens offers a complete filling device of type W 423

SF6 ( 29) for filling the circuit-breaker with SF6 gas from a gas
cylinder (Fig. 29).

Attention
SF6 IEC 60376 For filling the breaker with gas only use
SF6-gas which corresponds the demands
acc. IEC 60376.

WARNING
- High gas pressure - Danger of bursting!
Exceeding the permissible filling pressure
can cause the pole columns to burst,
resulting in severe personal injury and
damage to property.

( The filling device must include a safety valve

9.0 bar) (operating pressure 9.0 bar). The safety valve
prevents the pressure compartments from
being overstressed due to an impermissibly
high pressure.

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29 W423 Fig. 29 Gas filling device W 423

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W1 To fill with gas, connect the hose of the filling device to

30 31 the filling flange W1 of the circuit-breaker (Fig. 30 and
Fig. 31).

Using the handwheel on the control valve, regulate the

gas flow to prevent possible freezing of the cylinder.
Monitor the filling process on the precision pressure
gauge.
20 Care must be taken that the filling pressure, which
depends on the ambient temperature (see rating plate
with information about the filling pressure at 20°C), is
correct.

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B4 B4 Density monitor
MA MA Pressure gauge
W1 W1 Filling flange
W2 SF6- W2 Test connection (SF6-density monitor)
11 11 Breaker base

30 W1 W2 Fig. 30 Filling flange W1 and test connection W2

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W1 W1 Filling flange
1 1 Gas cylinder
2 2 Pressure reducer regulating valve
3 (0 9.0 bar) 3 Pressure gauge (0 up to 9.0 bar)
4 4 Safety valve
31 Fig. 31 Gas filling device connected

+20 SF6 At an ambient temperature other than +20°C, the SF 6

1 filling pressure must be taken from the diagram (Fig.
1).
When filling is completed, unscrew the hose of the fill-
4 Nm ing device and close the filling flange. Screw on the
union nut by hand (4 Nm). Ensure that all parts are
clean.

4.7.2 4.7.2 Leakage Test after Installation

SF6 After successful assembly of the circuit-breaker and

filling with SF6 gas, the tube connections should be
checked for leakages.
A leak detector must be used.
If a leak is detected:

WARNING
Release the SF6-pressure before working
SF6 on the screw connections of the gas
chamber.
If a leak is discovered, undo the leaking connection
and check the sealing surface for damage or foreign
bodies. Then fit a new seal, remake the connection
and repeat the leak test.

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