R series

R series

R series

Product catalog summary
Product Information: 'R' Series Transformer Breathers
Connection and Desiccant Type: The breather connects via a 3/4" Female Pipe Thread conforming to BS21 and ISO7-1 standards. It uses Envirogel, a self-indicating beaded silica gel, as the desiccant.
Selection Guide: The primary factor for selecting a transformer breather is the air volume above the oil in the conservator tank. The oil quantity and transformer rating are secondary. The daily breathing rate assumes two 8°C temperature drops per day, excluding pump start-up volume changes.
Installation: The breather comes with a sealing plug to prevent water vapor ingress during storage. This plug should be removed before installation. The breather should be fitted to the air vent pipe and tightened using the provided spanner flats, with a maximum torque of 9Nm/80lbfin. Full installation and maintenance instructions are included.
Specifications:
  • Part No BL/D6586: Size R, Length 158mm, Diameter 108mm, Desiccant Weight 0.60 kg
  • Part No BL/D6942/01: Size R1, Length 260mm, Diameter 108mm, Desiccant Weight 1.20 kg
  • Part No BL/D6942/02: Size R2, Length 362mm, Diameter 108mm, Desiccant Weight 1.90 kg
Operation: Regular inspection is necessary to monitor the desiccant's condition. The Envirogel changes from orange to green as it saturates. When the color reaches the indicator line, the desiccant should be recharged or replaced.
Maintenance: If not replaced routinely, maintenance involves replacing the spent desiccant. Steps include unscrewing the breather, removing the cover, emptying the spent desiccant, refilling with active desiccant, and reassembling.
Desiccant Refills: Envirogel refills (Part No. BL/D6331) are available in capacities from 0.5 to 50Kg.
Contact Information: For further information, contact Brownell Limited at Tel: 020 8965 9281, Fax: 020 8965 3239, or E-mail: [email protected]. Address: Unit 2 Abbey Road Industrial Park, Commercial Way, Park Royal, London, NW10 7XF.
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R series-1

Connection: 3/4" Female Pipe Thread conforming to BS21 and ISO7-1. Desiccant type: Envirogel self indicating beaded silica gel. > The following data should be used for the basic selection of a transformer breather. In order to assess the size of the breather the air volume above the oil in the conservator tank is the most important factor. The quantity of oil and the transformer rating is of secondary importance. The daily breathing rate is based on the assumption that there are two temperature drops of 8 C per 24 hours. The breathing volume change which occurs during the pump start-up is not taken into consideration. > The breather is supplied with a threaded sealing plug screwed into the top moulding to prevent any water vapour ingress whilst in store. This plug should be removed immediately prior to the unit being fitted to the air vent pipe of the transformer reservoir tank. Fit the breather and tighten using the spanner flats provided at the top of the unit. Maximum torque on threads is 9Nm/80lbfin.NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SCREW OR UNSCREW THE BREATHER BY HOLDING THE BODY WITH YOUR HANDS, USE A SPANNER ON THE FLATS PROVIDED. Full installation and maintenance instructions are supplied with each Transformer Breather. >

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R series-2

PRODUCTINFORMATION 'R' SERIES TRANSFORMER BREATHERS Operation > Periodic inspection should be carried out to monitor the condition of the desiccant charge. The breathers are filled with beaded Envirogel desiccant. This material changes colour from orange to green as it becomes saturated with water vapour. When the colour change reaches the indicator line on the desiccant container it should be recharged with fresh desiccant or the complete assembly should be replaced. Maintenance > If the breather is not routinely replaced when the desiccant becomes saturated, the only maintenance necessary is...

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