ANSI C57.12.

22-1993(R1998)

American National Standard for Transformers—

Pad-Mounted, Compartmental-Type, Self-
Cooled Three-Phase Distribution Transformers
With High-Voltage Bushings, 2500 kVA and
Smaller: High Voltage, 34 500 Grd Y/19 920 Volts
and Below; Low Voltage, 480 Volts and Below

Approved July 1993

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CONTENTS Page

Foreword ............................................................................................................................................... iii

1 Scope .....................................................................................................................................................1
2 Referenced American National Standards.............................................................................................1
3 Ratings ...................................................................................................................................................2
3.1 Kilovolt-ampere ratings................................................................................................................2
3.2 Volt ratings and tap ratings..........................................................................................................2
4 Basic lightning impulse insulation levels and dielectric test levels .........................................................2
5 Impedance voltage.................................................................................................................................2
5.1 Percent impedance voltage .........................................................................................................2
5.2 Tolerance on impedance voltage ................................................................................................2
5.3 Tolerance on impedance voltage on a tap ..................................................................................3
6 Tests .....................................................................................................................................................3
6.1 General........................................................................................................................................3
6.2 Dielectric tests .............................................................................................................................3
7 Construction...........................................................................................................................................3
7.1 General........................................................................................................................................3
7.2 Bushings and terminals ...............................................................................................................4
7.3 High-voltage and low-voltage compartments ..............................................................................4
7.4 Instruction nameplate ..................................................................................................................4
7.5 Oil preservation ...........................................................................................................................5
7.6 Tanks...........................................................................................................................................5
8 Storage and installation..........................................................................................................................6
8.1 Storage ........................................................................................................................................6
8.2 Installation....................................................................................................................................6
9 Other requirements that may be specified for some applications..........................................................6

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Foreword (This Foreword is not part of American National Standard C57.12.22)

The Accredited Standards Committee on Transformers, Regulators, and Reactors, C57, has for many
years been developing and correlating standards on transformers and regulators. The data used in this
work have been gathered from many sources, including the standard of the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, reports of committees of the
Edison Electric Institute, and others.

This standard and the companion standard on single-phase transformers (ANSI C57.12.21) were
prepared by the Subcommittee on Distribution Transformers, Overhead and Pad-mounted, C57.12.2.
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Suggestions for improvement of this standard will be welcome. They should be sent to the American
National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, 10018.

This standard was processed and approved for submittal to ANSI by Accredited Standards Committee on
Transformers, Regulators, and Reactors, C57. Committee approval of the standard does not necessarily
imply that all committee members voted for its approval. At the time it approved this standard, the C57
Committee had the following members.

P. Hopkinson, Chairman
J. Thompson, Vice Chairman
J. A. Gauthier, Secretary

Organization Represented Name of Representative

Electric Light and Power T. Diamantis

J. W. Howard
M. Mingoia (Alternate)
P. Orehek (Delegation Chairman)
S. Paiva
J. Sullivan
J. Thompson (Alternate)

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers J. Borst

J. Davis
J. H. Harlow
L. Savio (Delegation Chairman)
H. Smith (Alternate)
R. Veitch

National Electrical Manufacturers Association P. Coulter

P. Dewever (Alternate)
J. Douglas (Alternate)
S. Endersbe
A. Ghafourian
P. Hopkinson (Delegation Chairman)
K. Linsley
R. Plaster (Alternate)
H. Robin (Alternate)
T. Reback

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Underwriters Laboratories W. O’Grady

R. Seelbach (Alt.)

U.S. Department of the Navy H. Stickley

U.S. Department of Energy K. Wolohan

U.S. Department of the Interior R. Chadwick

U.S. D.A. REA J. Bohlk

American National Standards Institute C. Zegers

Subcommittee C57.12.2, on Distribution Transformers, Overhead and Pad-Mounted which developed this
standard, had the following members:

K. Hanus, Chairman

Members:

G. Andersen J. Lazar
J. Antweiler M. Mingoia
J. Bishop N. Mohesky
J. Corkran G. Paiva
T. Diamantis C. Pearson
D. Galloway T. Pekarek
A. Ghafourian D. Rolling
G. Henry E. Smith
R. Hollingsworth R. Scheu
J. Hunt R. Stahara
R. Jordan A. Wilks

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Pad-Mounted, Compartmental-Type, Self Cooled Three Phase Distribution

Transformers With High-Voltage Bushings, 2500 kVA and Smaller: High Voltage,
34 500 Grd Y/19 920 Volts and Below; Low Voltage, 480 Volts and Below

1 Scope

1.1 This standard is intended for use as a basis for determining performance, interchangeability, and
safety of the equipment covered, and to assist in the proper selection of such equipment.

1.2 This standard covers certain electrical, dimensional, and mechanical characteristics and takes
into consideration certain safety features of three-phase, 60 Hz., mineral-oil-immersed, self-cooled, pad-
mounted, compartmental-type distribution transformers with high-voltage bushings. These transformers
are rated 2500 kVA and smaller, with high voltages of 34 500 GrdY/19 920 volts and below, and with low
voltages of 480 volts and below. These transformers are generally used for step-down purposes from an
underground primary cable supply.
NOTE—Refer to latest federal regulations concerning PCB contamination in transformers.

1.3 This standard covers the bushing and terminal arrangements for radial feed systems. Either
certain minimum dimensions (see figures 1-3) or certain specific dimensions (see figures 4-6) shall be
specified.

1.4 This standard does not cover the electrical and mechanical requirements of any accessory
devices that may be supplied with the transformer.

2 Referenced American National Standards

All characteristics, definitions, terminology, voltage designation, and tests, except as otherwise specified
herein, shall be in accordance with the following American National Standards. When an American
National Standard referred to in this document is superseded by a revision approved by the American
National Standards Institute, Inc., the latest revision shall apply.

ANSI/IEEE C57.12.00-1993, General Requirements for Liquid-Immersed Distribution, Power, and

Regulating Transformers

ANSI/C57.12.20-1989, Requirements for Overhead-Type Distribution Transformers, 500 kVA and Smaller:
High-Voltage, 34 500 Volts and Below; Low-Voltage, 7970/13 800Y Volts and Below

ANSI C57.12.28-19XX, Switchgear and Transformers—Pad-Mounted Equipment—Enclosure Integrity

ANSI C57.12.70-1978, Terminal Markings and Connections for Distribution and Power Transformers

ANSI/IEEE C57.12.80-1978, Terminology for Power and Distribution Transformers

ANSI/IEEE C57.12.90-1993, Test Code for Liquid-Immersed Distribution, Power, and Regulating
Transformers and Guide for Short Circuit Testing of Distribution and Power Transformers

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ANSI/IEEE C57.91-1979, Guide for Loading Mineral Oil-Immersed Overhead and Pad-Mounted
Distribution Transformers Rated 500 kVA and less with 65°C or 55°C Average Winding Rise

ANSI/IEEE C57.92-1981, Guide for Loading Mineral Oil-Immersed Power Transformers up to and
including 100 MVA with 55°C or 65°C Average Winding Rise

3 Ratings

3.1 Kilovolt-ampere ratings

Kilovolt-ampere ratings are continuous and based on not exceeding either a 65°C average winding
temperature rise or an 80°C hot-spot conductor temperature rise. The temperature rise of the insulating oil
shall not exceed 65°C when measured near the top of the tank. These kilovolt-ampere ratings are based
on the usual temperature and altitude service conditions specified in ANSI/IEEE C57.12.00. The kilovolt-
ampere ratings shall be as follows:

75 750
112-1/2 1000
150 1500
225 2000
300 2500
500

3.2 Voltage ratings and tap ratings

3.2.1 Voltage ratings shall be in accordance with table 1.

3.2.2 Voltage taps shall be as given in table 2. The tap changer handle, or the area next to the handle,
in the terminating compartment shall be marked indicating suitability for de-energized operation only.

4 Basic lightning impulse insulation levels and dielectric test levels

4.1 Basic lightning impulse insulation levels (BILs) shall be in accordance with tables 1 and 3.

4.2 Dielectric test levels shall be in accordance with the distribution levels in table 4 of ANSI/IEEE
C57.12.00.

5 Impedance voltage

5.1 Percent impedance voltage

The percent impedance voltage, as measured on the rated voltage connection, shall be as follows:

kVA Rating Percent impedance voltage

75 1.00 – 5.00
112-1/2 – 300 1.20 – 6.00
500 1.50 – 7.00
750 – 2500 5.75

5.2 Tolerance on impedance voltage

The tolerance shall be as specified in 9.2 of ANSI/IEEE C57.12.00.
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5.3 Tolerance on impedance voltage on a tap

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The percent departure of the tested impedance voltage on any tap from the tested impedance voltage at
rated voltage shall not be greater than the total tap voltage range and shall be expressed as a percentage
of the rated voltage.

6 Tests

6.1 General
Except as specified in 6.2, tests shall be performed as specified in ANSI/IEEE C57.12.00 and ANSI/IEEE
C57.12.90.

6.2 Dielectric tests

For wye-wye connected units, the transformer primary is designed for solidly grounded application, and no
applied voltage test is required on the high-voltage winding. Induced voltage tests shall be performed by
applying between the terminals of each winding a voltage that will develop from the high-voltage line
terminals to ground a voltage of 1000 volts plus 3.46 times the rated transformer winding voltage, but in no
case shall the line-to-ground voltage developed exceed 40 000 volts for 125 kV BIL and 50 000 volts for
150 kV BIL. For this test, the neutral terminal shall be grounded. However, under conditions whereby the

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neutral terminal ground connection can be removed, both the applied voltage test and the induced voltage
test as specified in ANSI/IEEE C57.12.00 may be performed.

7 Construction

7.1 General
A pad-mounted, compartmental-type transformer shall conform to ANSI C57.12.28 and consist of a tank
with high-voltage and low-voltage cable terminating compartments, as shown in figure 2 or figure 5. The
compartment shall be separated by a barrier of metal or other rigid material.

7.1.1 The high-voltage and low-voltage compartments shall be located side-by-side on one side of the
transformer tank. When viewed from the front, the low-voltage compartment shall be on the right.

7.1.2 Each compartment shall have a door so constructed as to provide access to the high-voltage
compartment only after the door to the low-voltage compartment has been opened. There shall be one or
more additional captive fastening devices that must be disengaged before the high-voltage door can be
opened. Where the low-voltage compartment door is of a flat panel design, the door shall have three-point
latching with a handle provided for a locking device.

7.1.3 The bottom edges of the compartments shall be so constructed as to provide for the use of hold-
down devices accessible only from inside the compartments.

7.1.4 The construction of the unit shall be such that it can be lifted, skidded, or slid, or any combination
of these, into place on the mounting surface without disturbing the high-voltage or low-voltage cables.

7.1.5 Jack bosses or jacking facilities shall be provided on the tank. The vertical clearance for a jack
shall be 1-1/2 inches minimum, 6-1/2 inches maximum.

7.1.6 The transformer shall be arranged for rolling in two directions; parallel to and at right angles to one
side of the transformer.

7.1.7 The lifting provisions shall be permanently attached and arranged on the tank to provide a
distributed balanced lift in a vertical direction for the completely assembled transformer and shall be
designed to provide a safety factor of 5. The safety factor of 5 is the ratio of the ultimate stress of the

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material used to the working stress. The working stress is the maximum combined stress developed in the
lifting provisions by the static load of the completely assembled transformer.

7.2 Bushings and terminals

7.2.1 The electrical characteristics of the completely assembled high-voltage bushings and low-voltage
terminals shall be as shown in table 3.

7.2.2 The number, location, and arrangement of the high-voltage bushings and low-voltage terminals
shall be as shown in figures 1-3 or figures 4-6.

7.2.3 High voltage bushings shall have tin plated copper alloy clamp-type connectors arranged for
vertical take-off. The clamp connectors shall accommodate No. 6 AWG solid to 250 kcmil stranded
conductors. All high-voltage bushings shall be field replaceable utilizing access provided or cover removal.

7.2.4 When provided, the high-voltage neutral bushing may be two insulation classes below that for the
phase bushings.
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7.2.5 The low-voltage phase and neutral terminals shall be in accordance with Figures 3(a), 3(b), 6(a)
or 6(b) and arranged for vertical take-off. Terminal dimensions shall be as shown in Figures 7(a), 7(b),
7(c) or 7(d), as specified.

All low-voltage bushings shall be field replaceable utilizing access provided or cover removal.

7.2.6 The low-voltage neutral shall be either a blade connected directly to the tank or a fully insulated
terminal. If a fully insulated terminal is used, a ground pad shall be provided on the outer surface of the
tank. One or more removable ground straps suitably sized for the short-circuit rating of the transformer as
defined in ANSI/IEEE C57.12.00 shall be provided and connected between the low-voltage neutral
terminal and the ground pad.

7.2.7 For wye-wye connected units, the high-voltage neutral shall be connected to the low-voltage
neutral internally with provision for opening this connection for testing.

7.2.8 Bushing and terminal designations shall be as defined in ANSI C57.12.70, The high-voltage
bushing and low-voltage terminal designations and locations are shown in figures 1-3 or figures 4-6.

The identification of the bushing and terminal connections shall be as shown on the instruction nameplate.
The angular displacement shall be as shown in figure 8.

7.3 High-voltage and low-voltage compartments

The compartment doors shall be of sufficient size to provide adequate operating and working space when
removed or open. The doors shall either be equipped for latching in the open position or designed for
manual removal.

7.4 Instruction nameplate

7.4.1 The instruction nameplate shall be located in the low-voltage compartment and shall be readable
with the cables in place. When the nameplate is mounted on a removable part, the manufacturer's name
and transformer serial number shall be permanently affixed to a nonremovable part.

7.4.2 The nameplate information shall conform to ANSI/IEEE C57.12.00; nameplate A for 500 kVA and
below; nameplate B for 750 kVA and above. The high-voltage BIL shall be included on the nameplate.

7.5 Oil preservation

7.5.1 The transformer shall be of sealed-tank construction. Sealed-tank construction is that construction
which seals the interior of the tank from the atmosphere and in which the gas volume plus the oil volume

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remains constant. The transformer shall remain effectively sealed for a top-oil temperature of -5°C to
+105°C continuous and under operating conditions as described in ANSI/IEEE C57.91 and ANSI/IEEE
C57.92.

7.5.2 A replaceable valve shall be provided to relieve pressures that build up slowly in excess of normal
operating pressures. These excess pressures may be due to overloads, high ambient temperatures,
external secondary faults, and incipient faults in the low-voltage winding. When relieving these excess
pressures, the valve shall emit only a negligible amount of oil. The valve shall be furnished in the low-
voltage compartment on the tank wall above the 140°C top oil level, by the manufacturer's calculation, and
shall be located so as not to interfere with use of the low- voltage terminals or the operating handle of the
low-voltage circuit breaker. The inlet port shall be 1/4 inch or larger NPT (or NF thread with gasket), sized
for specified minimum flow rate. Exposed parts shall be of weather and corrosion-resistant materials.
Gaskets and O-rings shall withstand oil vapor and a 105°C temperature continuous under operating
conditions as described in ANSI/IEEE C57.91 and ANSI/IEEE C57.92, without seizing or deteriorating, for
the life of the transformer. The valve shall have a pull ring for manually reducing pressure to atmospheric
using a standard hook-stick and shall be capable of withstanding a static pull force of 25 lb (11.34 kg) for
one minute without permanent deformation. The valve shall withstand a static force of 100 lb (445 N) for
one minute applied normal to its longitudinal axis at the outermost extremity of the body. When specified,
the venting port, on the outward side of the valve head set, shall be protected to prevent entry of dust,
moisture, and insects before and after the valve has actuated; or a weather-cap-type indicator shall be
provided, which will remain attached to the valve and provide positive indication to an observer that the
valve has operated. Venting and sealing characteristics shall be as follows:

—Cracking pressure: 10 psig ± 2 psig

—Resealing pressure: 6 psig minimum
—Zero leakage from resealing pressure to -8 psig
—Flow at 15 psig: 35 SCFM minimum (where SCFM is flow at cubic feet per minute corrected for
air pressure of 14.7 psi and air temperature of 21.1°C).

7.6 Tanks
7.6.1 The tank shall be of sufficient strength to withstand a pressure of 7 psig without permanent
distortion; and 15 psig without rupturing or affecting cabinet security as described in ANSI C57.12.28.

A 1-inch upper plug (or cap) for filling and pressure testing shall be provided. A 1-inch NPT drain valve
with built-in sampling device shall be provided. Both the filling cap or plug and the drain valve shall be
located within the low-voltage termination compartment. Suitable means for indicating the correct liquid
level at 25°C shall be provided.

7.6.2 Where internal connections for test purposes or internal tap changer is required, access shall be
provided.

7.6.3 Tank ground provisions shall consist of the following pads:

(1) 500 kVA and below: two steel pads, each with a 1/2-13 UNC tapped hole, 7/16 inch deep.
(2) Above 500 kVA: two unpainted, copper-faced steel or stainless steel pads, 2 x 3-1/2 inches each
with two holes spaced on 1-3/4 inch centers and tapped for 1/2-13 UNC thread. The minimum
thickness of the copper facing shall be 0.015 inch. Minimum thread depth of holes shall be 1/2
inch.

These ground pads shall be welded on or near the transformer base, one in the high-voltage compartment
and one in the low-voltage compartment. In cases where the transformer tank and compartment are
separate, they shall be electrically bonded.

7.6.4 Mounting provisions for surge arresters shall consist of six steel pads with 1/2-13 UNC tapped
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8 Storage and installation

8.1 Storage
The transformer shall be stored in a vertical position and shall remain essentially in that position at all
times, including transport to the site and during installations.

8.2 Installation
Equipment manufactured to this specification may be installed in areas where environmental and climatic

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conditions make operation at varying angles of tilt from the horizontal an important consideration. Under
these circumstances, the users may wish to make a particular "angle of tilt" part of their specifications.

9 Other requirements that may be specified for some applications

Certain specific applications call for transformer requirements not covered in Section 3 through 8. They
shall be met only when specified in conjunction with the requirements of Section 3 through 8. These
specific requirements may change the dimensions in figures 5, 6, and 7. They are not included in this
standard in order to avoid the implication of great or lesser availability by listing some and omitting others.

Table 1 – Range of kVA and voltage ratings

kVA Rating
High-Voltage Minimum Low-Voltage Rating Low-Voltage Rating
Rating BIL 208 Y/120, 240 480 Y/277, 480
(volts) (kV) (volts) (volts)
Delta or wye:
2 400 45 75- 750 75- 750
4 160 60 75-1000 75-1000
4 800 60 75-1000 75-1500
7 200 75 75-1000 75-2000
12 000 95 75-1000 75-2500
12 470 95 75-1000 75-2500
13 200 95 75-1000 75-2500
13 800 95 75-1000 75-2500
16 340 95 75-1000 75-2500
Grounded wye:
22 860Grd Y/13 200 125 75-1000 75-2500
23 900Grd Y/13 800 125 75-1000 75-2500
24 940Grd Y/14 400 125 75-1000 75-2500
34 500Grd Y/19 920 (Note 3) 150 75-1000 75-2500
NOTES
1 Kilovolt-ampere ratings separated by a dash indicate that all intervening ratings covered in this standard are included.
2 Unsymmetrical excitation or loading of Y-Y connected units may cause heating of their tanks in excess of that which would be
produced by balanced conditions. To reduce the probability of tank heating, such units shall be provided with a core
construction that will not saturate when 33% zero-sequence voltage is applied.
3 When specifying 125 kV BIL, adequate grounding and surge protection studies should be made.

Table 2 – High voltage taps

High-Voltage Taps
75–500 kVA 750–2500 kVA
Low-Voltage Rating Low-Voltage Rating Low-Voltage Rating
208 Y/120 240, 480 Y/277, 480 208 Y/120, 240
High-Voltage Rating (volts) (volts) 480 Y/277, 480
(volts) Below Above Below (volts)
2 400 4–2-1/2% 2–2-1/2% 2–2-1/2% 2 520/2 460/2 340/2 280
4 160 4–2-1/2% 2–2-1/2% 2–2-1/2% 4 370/4 265/4 055/3 950
4 800 4–2-1/2% 2–2-1/2% 2–2-1/2% 5 040/4 920/4 680/4 560
7 200 4–2-1/2% 2–2-1/2% 2–2-1/2% 7 560/7 380/7 020/6 840

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12 000 4–2-1/2% 2–2-1/2% 2–2-1/2% 12 600/12 300/11 700/11 400

12 470 4–2-1/2% 2–2-1/2% 2–2-1/2% 13 090/12 780/12 160/11 850
13 200 4–2-1/2% 2–2-1/2% 2–2-1/2% 13 860/13 530/12 870/12 540
13 800 4–2-1/2% * * 14 400/14 100/13 500/13 200
16 340 * * * 17 200/16 770/15 910/15 480

22 860Grd Y/13 200 4–2-1/2% 2–2-1/2% 2–2-1/2% 24 010/23 430/22 290/21 720
23 900Grd Y/13 800 4–2-1/2% 2–2-1/2% 2–2-1/2% 25 100/24 500/23 300/22 710
24 940Grd Y/14 400 4–2-1/2% 2–2-1/2% 2–2-1/2% 26 190/25 570/24 320/23 690
34 500Grd Y/19 920 4–2-1/2% 2–2-1/2% 2–2-1/2% 36 230/35 370/33 640/32 780
* Same taps as for 750–2500 kVA ratings (see last column).

Table 3 – Electrical Characteristics and Minimum Electrical Clearances

of High-Voltage Bushings and Low-Voltage Terminals
60-Hz Dry-One- Minimum Clearance
Transformer Minute Live Parts to Minimum Clearance
Voltage BIL Withstand Ground* Live Parts Phase to
(volts) (kV) (kV) (inches) Phase* (inches)
208 Y/120, 240, 480 Y/277, 480 30 10 1 1
2 400 45 15 2 2
4 160 to 4 800 60 21 2-1/2 2-1/2
7 200 75 27 3-1/2† 4
12 000 to 16 340 95 35 5† 5-1/2
22 860Grd Y to 24 940Grd Y 125 42 5-3/4† 6-1/4†
34 500Grd Y 150 70 8† 9†
* These dimensions should be increased wherever possible to allow for ease in making connections by the user.
† Where clearances are less than those shown, an adequate nonhygroscopic insulating barrier shall be provided, but in no case
shall the dimension between live parts and the barrier be less than three inches at 125 kV BIL or smaller and four inches at
150 kV BIL. The use of barriers shall not reduce the above electrical characteristics.

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NOTES
1 High-voltage bushing arrangements and dimensions for applications requiring minimum dimensions are provided.
2 All dimensions are in inches and are minimum.
3 D is as specified in Figure 2.
4 H designated as live part to ground is as specified in Table 3.
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5 K designated as live parts phase to phase is as specified in Table 3.

6 When barriers are applied, refer to Table 3.

Figure 1 – Minimum dimensions for radial-feed transformers

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Low-Voltage C D
kVA Rating BIL (kV) BIL (kV)
Ratings (volts) 95 and less 125 150 95 and less 125 150 E
75–500 All 16 18 19 24 24 24 20
750–1000 240, 208 Y/120 16 18 21 36 36 36 27
750–2500 480, 480 Y/277 16 18 21 36 36 36 27
NOTES
1 High-voltage bushing and low-voltage terminal arrangements and dimensions for applications requiring certain minimum
dimensions are provided.
2 All dimensions are in inches and are minimum unless otherwise indicated.
3 The BIL level is shown. For transformer high-voltage ratings included, refer to Table 1.

Figure 2 – Compartment designations and minimum dimensions for radial-feed transformers

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kVA Rating A B
75–150 3 6
225–500 4 8
750–2500 5 8

(a) Staggered Low-Voltage Terminal Arrangement

(b) In-Line Low-Voltage Terminal Arrangement

NOTES
1 Low-voltage terminal arrangements and dimensions for applications requiring certain minimum dimensions are provided.
2 All dimensions are in inches and are minimum.
3 This is the dimension to the rigid barrier between the high-voltage compartment and the low-voltage compartment.

Figure 3 – Low-voltage terminal arrangements and minimum dimensions

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H K
BIL (Minimum Clearance, (Live Part Clearance,
(kV) Live Parts to Ground) Phase to Phase)
95 and below 5.5 6.5
125 6 7
150 8 9
NOTES
1 High-voltage bushing arrangements and dimensions for applications requiring certain specific dimensions are provided.
2 All dimensions are in inches.
3 The tolerance of K is +1.00 inch, -0.00 inch.
4 D is as specified in Figure 5.
5 The BIL level is shown. For transformer high-voltage ratings included, refer to Table 1.

Figure 4 – Specific dimensions for radial-feed transformers

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C D
kVA BIL (kV) BIL (kV)
Rating 95 and Less 125 150 95 and Less 125 150 E
75–150 18 24 24 30 30 42 27
225–500 18 24 24 36 36 48 31
750–2500 18 24 24 50 50 54 46
NOTES
1 High-voltage bushing and low-voltage terminal arrangements and dimensions for applications requiring certain specific
dimensions are provided.
2 All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise specified.
3 The tolerance on D and E is ± 0.25 inch.
4 The BIL level is shown. For transformer high-voltage ratings included, refer to Table 1.

Figure 5 – Compartment designations and specific dimensions for radial-feed transformers

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kVA Rating A B
75–150 5 6
225–2500 6 8

(a) Staggered Low-Voltage Terminal Arrangement

(b) In-Line Low-Voltage Terminal Arrangement

NOTES
1 Low-voltage terminal arrangements and dimensions for applications requiring certain specific dimensions are provided.
2 All dimensions are in inches.
3 The tolerance of all dimensions is ± 0.25 inch unless otherwise specified.
4 This is the dimension to the rigid barrier between the high-voltage compartment and the low-voltage compartment.

Figure 6 – Low-voltage terminal arrangements and specific dimensions

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kVA Low-Voltage
Rating Rating (volts)
75–300 208Y/120
75–500 240
75–500 480, 480Y/277

(a)

kVA Low-Voltage
Rating Rating (volts)
500 208Y/120
750 240
750–1500 480, 480Y/277

(b)

Figure 7 – Low-voltage terminals

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Low-Voltage Thread Minimum

kVA Rating Size L
Rating (volts) (Note 3) (Note 3)
75–150 240, 208Y/120 5/8-11 UNC-2A 1.25
75–300 480, 480Y/277 5/8-11 UNC-2A 1.25
225–300 240, 208Y/120 1-14 UNS-2A 1.75
500 480, 480Y/277 1-14 UNS-2A 1.75
500 240, 208Y/120 1-1/4-12 UNF-2A 2.62

(c)

kVA Low-Voltage
Rating Rating (volts)
750–1000 208Y/120
1000 240
2000–2500 480, 480Y/277

(d)
NOTES
1 All dimensions are in inches, unless otherwise specified.
2 Greater thickness may be required to provide adequate conductivity.
3 Larger thread size or length, or both, may be required if materials other than copper are used.
4 Terminals a, b, and d are normally supplied; terminal c is supplied only when specified.
5 To be furnished with additional support, design by manufacturer, at the end furthest the tank wall without interfering with the
use of any of the ten holes.
6 Corners and edges may be rounded for Figures 7a, 7,b, and 7d.

Figure 7 (continued) – Low-voltage terminals

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Figure 8 – Angular displacement

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