GEHydran* M2 Transformer Gas Monitoring System Installation Guide

Protective earth connection.

Description of safety messages used in this Instruction Manual:

A procedure, practice, or condition that could cause equipment 

damage or permanent loss of data, if not adhered to.

A procedure, practice, or condition that could cause bodily 

injury or death, if not adhered to.

Preface

This manual provides an overview of the installation for the Hydran M2. For 

complete explanations on the installation process, see Chapter 4 in the Hydran M2 

Instruction Manual.

The information in this manual may be used by:

− An installer 

− An electrician 

• All procedures in this manual must be strictly adhered to. 

Any deviation from these may cause irreversible damage to 

the transformer being monitored and/or the Hydran M2, 

and may lead to property damage, personal injury and/or 

death.

• Installation and maintenance of the Hydran M2 must be 

carried out by qualified personnel only.

Any visible signs of damage to the shipping packages should be reported to GE 

Energy immediately.

Please keep all documentation (model number, manuals, etc.) for reference and 

warranty purposes.

A Table of Contents and a List of Figures are present at the beginning of the 

manual.

The Hydran M2 Installation Guide (this manual), the Hydran M2 Instruction Manual

and the Hydran M2 Host Software Manual are located in PDF format in the 

English/Manuals folder of the Hydran M2 installation CD. Hard copies of each 

manual can be purchased from GE Energy

Standard GE Energy Warranty

The products covered by this manual and manufactured by GE Energy

(“Products”) are warranted to be free from defects in material, workmanship and title 

at the time of delivery. Any components of a Product or other products 

manufactured by persons other than GE Energy carry only the warranty provided by 

the manufacturers thereof and GE Energy gives no warranty on behalf of the 

manufacturers of such products.

GE Energy warrants the Products until one (1) year from first use or eighteen 

months (18) months from delivery, whichever occurs first, except that software is 

warranted for ninety (90) days from delivery.

GE Energy represents and warrants that any software and firmware covered by 

this manual is free from functional deficiencies. If any functional deficiencies are 

discovered and are reported to GE Energy within the Warranty Period, GE Energy

agrees to use due diligence to correct such deficiencies within 30 days after receipt 

of such notification. Upon receiving such notice, GE Energy may lend telephone 

support or patches. If the reported deficiencies cannot be eliminated within 30 days, 

the Buyer may request, and GE Energy shall then furnish, monthly status reports to 

the Buyer regarding the progress of GE Energy’s efforts to correct such functional 

deficiencies.

If Products covered by this manual do not meet the above warranties during the 

applicable Warranty Period, the Buyer shall promptly notify GE Energy in writing but 

not later than 30 days and make the Products available promptly for correction. GE 

Energy shall thereupon correct any defect by, at its option, repairing the defective 

Products or making available necessary replacement parts.

Any failure which is the basis for a warranty claim shall not be cause for 

extension of the duration of the applicable Warranty Period. GE Energy shall not be 

responsible for removal or replacement of systems, structures or other parts of the 

Buyer’s facility. If a defect in Products or part thereof cannot be corrected by GE 

Energy’s reasonable efforts, the parties shall negotiate an equitable adjustment in 

price with respect to such Products or part thereof. All decontamination work 

necessary for the correction of defects shall be performed by the Buyer at the 

Buyer’s expense. The condition of any tests shall be mutually agreed upon and GE 

Energy shall be notified of and may be represented at all tests that may be made.

GE Energy does not warrant Products or any repaired or replacement parts 

against normal wear and tear, including that due to environment or operation, 

including excessive operation at peak capability, frequent starting, type of fuel, 

detrimental air inlet conditions, or erosion, corrosion or material deposits from fluids, 

or which have been involved in an accident. The warranties and remedies set forth 

herein are further conditioned upon:

• Proper storage, installation, operation and maintenance of the Buyer’s 

equipment and conformance with the instruction manuals (including revisions 

thereto) provided by GE Energy and/or its subcontractors, as applicable

• Repair or modification pursuant to GE Energy’s instructions or approval 

The Buyer shall keep proper records of operation and maintenance during the 

applicable Warranty Period. These records shall be kept in the form of log sheets and 

copies shall be submitted to GE Energy upon its request in connection with a 

warranty claim by the Buyer. GE Energy does not warrant any products or services of