Section IV. CURRENT TRANSFORMER AND SHUNT
d. Installation
6 - 1 7 . General
(1) Refer to figure 6-18 and install the cur-
The current transformer and shunt are used to
rent transformer.
reduce measurable current for ac and dc ammeters
(2) Install the side shrouds (para 3-13).
to practical values.
6-19. Shunt
6-18. Current Transformer
a. Removal.
a. Removal.
(1) Remove the side shrouds (para 3-13).
(1) Remove the side shrouds (para 3-13).
(2) Refer to figure 6-18 and remove the cur-
(2) Refer to figure 6-18 and remove the
rent transformer.
shunt.
b. Cleaning and Inspection.
b. Cleaning and Inspection.
(1) Clean the current transformer with a
(1) Clean the shunt with an approved clean-
clean, dry cloth.
ing solvent and dry thoroughly.
(2) Inspect for damaged insulation or wire
(2) Inspect the shunt for damage.
leads.
(3) Replace a defective shunt as necessary.
(3) Replace a defective current transformer
d. Installation.
as necessary.
(1) Refer to figure 6-18 and install the shunt.
c. Test. Connect an ohmmeter to the current
transformer leads and check for continuity.
(2) Instill the side shrouds (para 3-13).
