SECTION 16362

OIL INTERRUPTER SWITCH

PART 1 GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

Oil Fuse cutout switch.

REFERENCES

ANSI/IEEE C37.44 - Specifications for Distribution Oil Cutouts and Fuse Links.

ANSI/Z55.1 - Gray Finishes for Industrial Apparatus and Equipment.

SUBMITTALS

Submit shop drawings under provisions of Section [01300.] [01340.]

Submit shop drawings indicating outline dimensions, enclosure construction, lifting and supporting points, electrical single line diagram and equipment electrical ratings.

Submit product data under provisions of Section [01300.] [01340.]

Submit product data for components and accessories.

Submit manufacturer's installation instructions under provisions of Section [01300.] [01340.]

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

Submit maintenance data under provisions of Section [01700.] [01730.]

Include cleaning methods, cleaning materials recommended, oil testing and replacement, and fuse replacement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing the products specified in this Section with minimum [three] [_____] years [documented] experience.

EXTRA MATERIALS

Submit maintenance materials under provisions of Section [01700.] [01750.]

Submit [two] [_____] sets of spare fuse links of each size	and rating under provisions of Section [01700.] [01750.]

PART 2 PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURERS

[________________________________] Product [____________.]

[________________________________] Product [____________.]

[________________________________] Product [____________.]

Substitutions: Under provisions of Section [01600.] [01630.]

OIL FUSE CUTOUT

Cutout: ANSI/IEEE C37.44; [sealed] [vented] type.

System Voltage: [_____] kV, three phase, 60 Hz.

Maximum Design Voltage: [2.6] [5.2] [7.8] [15.0] kV.

Basic Impulse Level: [45] [60] [75] [95] kV.

Rated Continuous Current: [100] [200] [300] amperes.

Interrupting Rating: [__________] rms symmetrical amperes.

Rated load-break, making, and short-time currents: ANSI/IEEE C37.44.

FUSE LINKS

Fuse Links: ANSI/IEEE C37.44.

Maximum Voltage: 15 kV.

Continuous Current Rating: [[___] amperes.] [Indicated on Drawings.]

ACCESSORIES

Cable Terminators: [Entrance terminator for rubber covered cable.] [Wiping sleeve.]

Key Interlocks: [________________________________.]

Gang-Operating Mechanism: Provide operating mechanism to open and close [two] [three] cutout switches.

Mounting Rack: Steel channel fabricated to mount [two] [three] cutouts and support gang operating mechanism.

Expansion Chamber: Sized by manufacturer to contain gases during load-break or fault-clearing operations.

FABRICATION

Construction: Weatherproof.

Construct metal enclosed assembly of oil fuse cutouts as shown on Drawings.

Provide gang-operating mechanisms to switch each three phase circuit.

FACTORY FINISHES

Clean surfaces before applying paint.

Apply corrosion-resisting primer to all surfaces.

Apply finish coat of [baked enamel] [____________________] paint to [2] [4] [___] mils ([0.5] [1] [___] mm) thick.

Finish Color: [ANSI Z55.1; Type [24 - Dark Gray] [61 -Light Gray.] [____________________].] [________________.]

PART 3 EXECUTION

EXAMINATION

Verify that surfaces are ready to receive work.

Verify field measurements are as [shown on Drawings.] [shown on shop drawings.] [instructed by manufacturer.]

Verify that required utilities are available, in proper location, and ready for use.

Beginning of installation means installer accepts conditions.

INSTALLATION

Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

Mount oil fuse cutouts [separately.] [using manufacturer's mounting racks. Provide gang-operating mechanism to switch each three phase circuit.]

Fill units with oil supplied by manufacturer.

FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

Field [inspection and] testing will be performed under provisions of Section [01400.] [01410.]

Visually inspect for physical damage, alignment, and fit.

Perform mechanical operator tests in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

Verify key interlock operation.

Perform insulation resistance test on each phase to ground and from each phase to each other phase. Record results.

Perform overpotential test to ANSI/IEEE C37.44.

END OF SECTION