ANSI C57.12.00

Description / Abstract: This standard is a basis for the establishment of performance, limited electrical and mechanical interchangeability, and safety requirements of equipment described; and for assistance in the proper selection of such equipment.

This standard describes electrical, mechanical, and safety requirements of liquid immersed distribution and power transformers, and autotransformers and regulating transformers; single and polyphase, with voltage 601 V or higher in the highest voltage Winding.

This standard applies to all liquid-immersed distribution, power, and regulating transformers except as indicated below:

(1) Instrument transformers

(2) Stepvoltage and induction voltage regulators

(3) Arc furnace transformers

(4) RectiFier transformers

(5) Specialty transformers

(6) Grounding transformers

(7) Mobile transformers

(8) Mine transformers

When this standard is used on a mandatory basis, the words shall and must indicate mandatory requirements; and the words should and may refer to matters that are recommended or permissive, but not mandatory.

NOTE: The Foreword of this voluntary consensus standard describes the circumstances under which the standard may be used on a mandatory basis.