INSTRUCTIONS GEK - 39672F

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SUPERSEDES GEK -39672E

POWER /VAC * METAL- CLAD SWITCHGEAR

TYPES 4.16 AND 13.8

FOR POWER - VAC CIRCUIT BREAKER

TYPES VB- 4.16, VB-7.2, VB- 13.8, VB 1- 4.16, AND VB 1- 13.8

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CONTENTS

Page
Introduction 5
Safety 5
General 5
Specific 7
Receiving, Handling & Storage . 7
Receiving 7
Handling 9
Storage of Indoor Equipment . 9
Storage of Outdoor Equipment 10

Description 17
Secondary Enclosure 17
Primary Enclosure 17
Breaker Removable Element 17
Breaker Lift Truck 17
Breaker Racking Mechanism 18
Remote Racking Operator 18
Primary Disconnects 18
Bus Compartment 19
Current Transformer Compartment 19
Primary Termination Space 19
Voltage Transformers 19
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Current Limiting Fuses and Control Power Transformer
Dummy Removable Element
19
20
Ground and Test Device 20

Installation 21
Location 21
Anchoring 21
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Indoor Equipment Floor Preparation
Outdoor Equipment
21
21
Outdoor Equipment With Protected Aisle 25
Outdoor Equipment With Common Aisle 25
Breaker Removable Element 26
Test Cabinet 26
Addition of Units to Existing Equipment 26
Connections 28
Main Bus Assembly 28
Taped Insulation Instructions for 5 & 15kV Equipment 29
Bus Duct 32
Primary Cables 32
Insulating Primary Cable Terminations 33
Potheads 34
Termination Without Pothead 34
Ground Fault Current Transformers (Through-Type) . 34
Control Cables 35
Ground Bus 35
Lightning Protection 35
Surge Suppressors 35
Roof Entrance Bushing 35

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» Testing and Inspection

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Operation 36
Breaker Installation 36
Breaker Racking with Front Door Closed 39
Remote Racking Attachment 39
Positive Interlock 39
Negative Interlock 39
Spring Discharge Interlock 40
Interference Interlock 41
Closing Spring Gag Interlock 42
Key Lock 42
Padlocks 42
Stationary Auxiliary Switch 42
Breaker Position Switch 42
Space Heaters 42
Maintenance 43
Recommended Maintenance 44
Indoor and Outdoor Acrylic Paint Finish 44

Renewal Parts 45

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Figure Page

1 Typical Indoor Power / Vac* Metal-clad Switchgear Equipment 6

2 Typical Outdoor Power / Vac* Metal-clad Switchgear Equipment 6
3 Typical Outdoor Power / Vac* Metal-clad Switchgear Equipment with Protected Aisle 7
5 Installation Details for Indoor Power / Vac* Metal-clad Switchgear 8, 9
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Installation Details for Outdoor Power / Vac* Metal clad Switchgear
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10, 11
7 Installation Details for Outdoor Power / Vac* Metal-clad Switchgear with Protected Aisle . . 12, 13
8 Installation Details for Outdoor Power/ Vac* Metal-clad Switchgear with Aisle Extension 14, 15
9 Side Section View Power / Vac* Metal-clad Switchgear 16
10 Power / Vac* Breaker and Lift Truck 16
11 Remote Racking Operator 17
12 Primary Disconnects 1200, 2000, 3000 Amp 18
14 Voltage Transformer Drawout Carriage 19
15 Control Power Transformer Drawout Carriage 19
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Metal clad Equipment Detail Views 22, 23, 24
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17 Test Cabinet
18a -
Outdoor Metal-clad Switchgear Addition of Units to a Line up 27
18b —
Outdoor Metal-clad Switchgear with Protected Common Aisle Addition of Units to Line up - 27
19 Bolt Torque Values for Power / Vac* Switchgear . 28
20 Typical Shipping Splits . 28
21 Bus Compartment Cover 29
22 Bus Insulating Boot 29
23 Bus Bars *
30
24 Bus Connection Joint 30
25 Dead End Bus Joint 30
26 Current Transformer Joint 30
27 Tee Connection Joint . 31
28 Double Bus Bar Joint .. . 31
29 Pothead or Bushing or Terminator 31
30 #6 Cable Termination Joint 31
31 —
Insulation Materials for Field Installation 5 kV & 15kV 32
32
32 Bus Duct Gasket
33 Installation of Primary Cables 33
34 Cable Termination Without Pothead , Single Conductor 33
35 RearView of Unit Showing Through - Type Ground Fault Current Transformers 34
36 Control Cable Guide 36
37 Racking Mechanism 37
38 Lift Truck Connection to Rails 37
39 Racking Arm Position Indicator Lever 38
40 Positive Interlock 40
41 Negative Interlock 41
42 Key Lock and Padlocks 41
43 Closing Spring Discharge Interlock . 42
44 Interference Interlock 42
45 Stationary Auxiliary Switch and Breaker Position Switch 43
46 Right Hand Track Assembly for Vacuum Metal-clad 45
47 Left Hand Track Assembly for Vacuum Metal-clad 46
48 Spreader Bar, Chain and Idler Sprocket for Vacuum Metal-clad 46

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49 Connection Boots for Primary Disconnect, Surge Suppressors, and Bus 47
50 4.16kV Inter Unit Barrier 47
51 13.8 kV Inter Unit Barrier 48
52 4.16kV Primary Disconnect . 48
53 13.8 kV Primary Disconnect 48
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Vacuum Metal clad Breaker Unit . 49

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» TYPES VB- 4.16, VB- 7.2, VB- 13.8, VB1-4.16, and VB1- 13.8

INTRODUCTION

Metal-clad switchgear is equipment designed for the pro - and 4. The equipment is not designed for exposure to dripping
tection, instrumentation and control of various types of liquids as this condition is not a usual ANSI service condition .
electrical apparatus and power circuits. Dripping liquids can destroy the integrity of the insulation
system and must be avoided .
The switchgear consists of one or more vertical sections
which are mounted side by side and connected mechanically
and electrically to form a complete switching equipment. NOMINAL
Typical pieces of equipment are shown in Figs. 1, 2 and 3. INTER -
TYPE MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS RLJPTING

The circuit breakers are easily removable to provide EQUIP- CIRCUIT VOLTAGE CURRENT CAPACITY

maximum accessibility for maintenance with minimum MENT BREAKER KV AMPERES MV A

interruption of services. The switchgear is designed to pro -

vide a high degree of safety to the operator. All equipment is -
VM 4.16 VB-4.16-250 4.76 -
1200 2000 250

enclosed in grounded metal compartments. -

VM 4.16 -
VB 4.16-350 4.76 1200-2000 350
3000
The equipment is available in the ratings listed in the -
VM 13.8 VB-7.2-500 8.25 1200-2000 500

following table. The ratings of the equipment and devices are VM -13.8 VB-13.8-500 15.0 1200-2000 500
based on usual service conditions as covered in ANSI stan - VM -13.8 VB-13.8-750 15.0 -
1200 2000 750
dards. Operation at currents above the equipment rating will -
VM 13.8 -
VB-13.8 1000 15.0 1200-2000 1000
result in temperature rises in excess of these standards, and is 3000
not recommended. For outdoor installation the same basic FOR VB-1 SERIES SEE GEK 86132A
equipment is built into a weatherproof housing as in Figs. 2, 3

SAFETY
Each user is responsible for communicating all safety in- All servicing of switchgear must be performed only by
structions and practices to personnel associated with this trained personnel, with BOTH THE PRIMARY AND
equipment. CONTROL POWER CIRCUITS DE-ENERGIZED.
The following practices should be included in a user’s GENERAL
safety program. These do not supplant the user’s responsi - 1. The term “metalclad switchgear” includes circuit
bility for devising a complete safety program. They are
rather suggestions concerning some aspects of personnel breakers, associated interrupting, switching control,
metering and protective devices, together with their
safety related to circuit breakers and metalclad switchgear
equipment. General Electric assumes no responsibility for supporting metal structures, enclosures, electrical
connections and accessories.
user practices which deviate from these recommendations.
Although the interlock linkage has been designed to be
2. All personnel associated with installation, operation
rugged , inadvertent bending of the spring discharge and / or
and maintenance of metalclad switchgear should be
thoroughly instructed and supervised regarding power
negative interlock actuating linkages during breaker stor - equipment in general as well as the particular model
age, lift truck or stack insertion operations could negate
of equipment with which they are working. Instruction
their proper functioning and therefore create a safety risk.
This type of handling damage must be avoided by any user.
books should be closely studied and followed.

These instructions do not purport to cover al! details or variations in equipment nor to provide for every
possible contingency to be met in connection with installation, operation or maintenance . Should further
information be desired or should particular problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the
purchaser's purposes, the matter should be referred to the General Electric Company .
To the extent required the products described herein meet applicable A NS I , IEEE and N E M A stand-
ards; but no such assurance is given with respect to local codes and ordinances because they vary greatly .
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3. Maintenance programs must be well planned and controlled manner. Particular care must be exercised
carried out in a manner consistent with both customer to keep personnel clear of mechanisms which are to be
§ experience and manufacturer’s recommendations. operated or released . Information on construction of
Good maintenance is essential to electrical equipment such mechanisms is provided in the instruction book
reliability and safety. for the particular breaker.
SPECIFIC 3. DO NOT approach or service any equipment which is
normally energized by any switchgear unless the
1 . DO NOT work on any energized breaker. If work has breaker is in the disconnect / test position . In this dis-
to be performed on the breaker, rack it out and de- connect / test position the load bus must be adequately
energize the spring-charged mechanism . Once the grounded and the breaker secured .
breaker has been de-energized , all control power must
must be disconnected before servicing. 4. If there is any evidence of or suspected deterioration of
breaker dielectric capability, adjacent areas should be
2. All spring-charged mechanisms related to a breaker promptly cleared of personnel. The breaker should
must be serviced only by skilled and knowledgeable then be de-energized by “ back -ups” and isolated .
personnel capable of releasing each spring load in a

RECEIVING, HANDLING AND STORAGE

RECEIVING

Every case or crate leaving the factory is plainly marked at orandum of Shipment . To avoid the loss of small parts when
convenient places with case number, requisition number, unpacking, the contents of each case should be carefully
customer’s order , front or rear , and , when for size and other checked against the Packing Details before discarding the
reasons it is necessary to divide the equipment for shipment, packing material. Notify the nearest General Electric
with the section numbers of the portion of equipment Company representative at once if any shortage of material
enclosed in each shipping case. is discovered .
The contents of each package of the shipment are listed in Before leaving the factory all elements are carefully
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^ Packing Details. This list is forwarded with the ship-
ment, packed in one of the cases. The case is especially
marked and its number can also be obtained from the Mem-
inspected and packed by workmen experienced in the
proper handling and packing of electrical equipment . U pon
receipt of any apparatus an immediate inspection should be

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made for any damage sustained while enroute. If damage is STORAGE OF INDOOR EQUIPMENT
evident or an indication of rough handling is visible, a claim
for damage should be filed at once with the transportation If it is necessary to store the equipment for any length
company and the General Electric Company notified of time, the following precautions should be taken to
promptly. Information as to damaged parts, part number, prevent breakage, corrosion, damage or deterioration:
case number, requisition number, etc., should accompany
the claim.
1. Uncrate the equipment . Check it thoroughly for
damage.
HANDLING
2. Cover important parts such as jack screws, gears and
Before uncrating, indoor equipment may be moved by chain of racking mechanism, linkage and moving
crane with slings under the skids. Spreaders should be used parts with a heavy oil or grease, such as 0282 A2048
to keep the cables from rubbing against the equipment. If P009 which is supplied with the gear.
crane facilities are unavailable, rollers under the skids may
be used. Fig. 5 shows the suggested method of anchoring the
switchgear after it is removed from the skids. After tre
3. Store in a clean, dry place with a moderate tempera
ture (such as 40-100° F) and cover with a suitable cover
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equipment is in place, the lifting brackets should be removed. to prevent deposits of dirt or other foreign substances
upon movable parts and electrical contact surfaces.

^ Methods of handling outdoor equipment are shown in

Figs. 6, 7 and 8. After the equipment is in place, the lifting
brackets should be removed.
4. Batteries should be uncrated and put on trickle charge
immediately upon receipt.

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storage location, (can occur with rapid temperature

changes) heaters should be placed inside the equip - machine-finished parts with a heavy oil or grease such
as 0282A2048 P009 supplied.
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ment to prevent moisture damage. Approximately

300 watts of heat per vertical stack will be required.
The suggested arrangement is one 75-watt heat ele
ment in each breaker and primary cable compartment.
- 3. Batteries should be uncrated and put on trickle charge
immediately upon receipt.
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Remove all cartons and other miscellaneous materials 4. Dampness or condensation can be prevented by mak -
packed inside units before energizing any heaters. If ing a temporary power supply connection to the
the equipment has been subjected to moisture, it should heaters already installed in the equipment. If the
be carefully dried out using forced warm air and then
equipment has been subjected to moisture it should
tested with a 1000 or 2500 volt megger. A reading of at
be dried out in the same manner as described for indoor
least 200 megohms should be obtained. equipment.
6. Breakers should be prepared for storage separately.
CAUTION: BE SURE THAT FUSES TO CPT
details.
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Refer to the breaker instruction book GEK 39671 for SECONDARY HAVE BEEN REMOVED BEFORE
ENERGIZING THE TEMPORARY CONNEC-
STORAGE OF OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT TION TO THE HEATERS. THIS IS TO PREVENT
A BACK FEED OF HIGH VOLTAGE AT CPT
1. Uncrate the equipment. Check it thoroughly for PRIMARY.
damage.
5. Breakers should be prepared for storage separately.
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Refer to the breaker instruction book GEK 39671 for
details.

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After final installation the device doors of both indoor TOOLS REQUIRED
and outdoor switchgear may need an alignment adjustment.
The procedure for aligning device doors is outlined below.
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FIGS A & B FIGS. C & D

These figures illustrate the procedure for adjusting a door These figures illustrate the procedure for adjusting a door
which is close at the top and at the lower right corner. To which is close at the bottom and at the upper right corner.
move the door down and the top to the right , place a pry bar To move the door up and the bottom to the right, place a pry
behind the hinge near the top of the door and pull forward bar behind the hinge near the bottom of the door and pull
as shown in Fig. A. Extreme caution must be used not to forward as shown in Fig. C. Extreme caution must be used
spring the hinge. To move the bottom of the door to the not to spring the hinge. To move the top of the door to the
left , place a pry bar between the frame and door, pull to left, place a pry bar between the frame and door, pull to the
IP the left and lightly tap the hinge near the bottom as shown left and lightly tap the hinge near the top as shown in Fig. D.
in Fig. B. Adjustments are best done a little at a time to Adustments are best done a little at a time to avoid springing
avoid springing the hinge. the hinge.

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DESCRIPTION

Each unit is made up of a secondary enclosure and a

primary enclosure as shown in Fig. 9.
BREAKER REMOVABLE ELEMENT
SECONDARY ENCLOSURE The removable element consists of a Power / Vac* circuit
The secondary enclosure is located at the front of the unit breaker which includes an operating mechanism, interlocks,
where the breaker is withdrawn. This enclosure consists of a primary and secondary disconnecting devices. The Power /
compartment with a hinged panel upon which are mounted Vac* breakers are equipped with wheels for easy movement
the necessary instruments, control and protective devices. along the floor.
The terminal blocks, fuse blocks, and some control devices A lift truck ( Fig . 10 ) is provided for insertion and removal
are mounted inside the enclosure on the side sheets and on
the internal device panel. A wiring space is provided across
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of the circuit breaker from the metal clad unit.
the top of the unit to run wires between vertical sections.
Power / Vac* circuit breakers of the same rating are inter -
PRIMARY ENCLOSURE
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changeable in their corresponding metal clad units. An
interference interlock is provided on the rear of each circuit
breaker to insure that the properly rated breaker is used
The primary enclosure contains the high voltage equip-
ment and connections. It consists of the breaker compart
ments, the bus compartment, the cable termination com
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within the proper metal clad unit . ( See OPERATION
INTERFERENCE INTERLOCK , FIGURE 44.
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partment, and auxiliary compartments for voltage and For a detailed description of the Power / Vac* breaker and
control power transformers. Each of these compartments is its operation, the breaker instruction book GEK 39671
separated from the others by metal barriers for reliability should be consulted.
and safety.

Interference Interlocks ( Fig. 44) are provided on the BREAKER LIFT TRUCK
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metal clad unit to permit only the circuit breaker with the
correct voltage , continuous current , MV A and momentary For ease of breaker handling during installation and
rating to be inserted. removal, a breaker lift truck is furnished as a standard

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 accessory with each Power / Vac* switchgear order ( Fig. 10 ).
This accessory device is used to elevate the breaker from the
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floor or working platform to the level of the tracks in the

switchgear cubicle. Docking of the lifting device rails to the
switchgear tracks is provided for maximum safety . ( See
OPERATION BREAKER INSTALLATION AND
REMOVAL, PAGE 36 OR GEK 90214 ).

BREAKER RACKING MECHANISM

When installed in the switchgear cubicle, the removable
element is supported by two horizontal steel tracks, one on
each side of the cubicle. The racking mechanism moves the
breaker element along these tracks between the connected
and test positions. This mechanism consists of heavy duty-
1 — 1200 AMP steel jack screws which carry nuts that engage the sides of the
removable element. The racking mechanism may be man -
ually operated with the racking handle which is furnished
with each equipment .
The breaker cannot be moved between the connected and
test / disconnect positions unless it has been tripped . The
breaker cannot be closed unless it is in the connected or
test / disconnect position.
For a detailed explanation of the racking mechanism
refer to description under OPERATION
DOOR BREAKER RACKING, PAGE 39.
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CLOSED

REMOTE RACKING OPERATOR

The optional electrically operated racking device ( see Fig.
11 ) provides a convenient means for racking a breaker be-
tween the connected and test positions from a remote loca-
tion . It is easily mounted to the breaker unit front door and
is designed for quick transfer between units.

2 — 2000 AMP The remote racking operator is furnished in two operat-

ing voltage versions. The 115 V AC, 50 / 60 hertz model has a
four foot electrical cord with standard three prong plug to
fit a grounded receptacle or extension cord . The 230 VAC,
50 / 60 hertz model has a three wire four foot cord to which
the purchaser applies his standard plug.

The remote racking operator is provided with a two posi-

tion directional switch , an “On-Off ’ circuit breaker and a
push button control box attached with a 30 foot extension
cord .

Instructions for the remote racking operator are found in

GEK 86130 ( 115 VAC) & GEK 86131 ( 230 VAC).

PRIMARY DISCONNECTS

The 1200 and 2000 ampere primary disconnects consist of

two rows of silver-plated copper fingers mounted on either
side of the circuit breaker studs. These fingers are held in
3
_ 3000 AMP place with a spider which positions the fingers and fastens
them to the breaker. Wipe pressure is obtained by tension
springs between the rows of fingers which pull them to -
Primary Disconnects gether. When the circuit breaker is connected to the metal -
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 clad studs, the spring force on the fingers is divided between PRIMARY TERMINATION SPACE
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the breaker stud and metal clad studs. See Fig. 12.
The primary termination space of each breaker unit is
On 3000 ampere primary disconnects, silver- plated isolated from the other equipment by metal barriers. Space
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t copper fingers are positioned in a circular configuration
and are supported by a non-magnetic spider. This spider
spaces the fingers equally around the breaker stud and
is provided in this compartment for connecting the pur
chaser’s primary cable by means of potheads or clamp type
terminals. Two-hole NEMA drilling for two cables per phase
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fastens them to the end of the stud . The fingers are held in is provided at all cable connection points.
contact with the breaker stud by a stainless steel garter
spring. A second garter spring on the outer end of the finger In double breaker vertical sections, a steel duct serves as a
provides contact pressure when the finger assembly is -
pull box and barrier to separate the two outgoing cable
connected to the tube in the metal-clad unit. See Fig. 12. circuits.

The primary termination space of a unit is accessible by

BUS COMPARTMENT removal of the bolted rear cover.
The main buses are enclosed in a metal compartment with VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS
removable front covers to provide accessibility. The bus is
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supported and insulated by molded glass reinforced polyes - Voltage transformers are located in an auxiliary unit.
ter barriers which are flame retardant and track resistant. Up to three transformers can be mounted on a movable
Polyester supports with porcelain sleeves may be furnished carriage equipped with primary and secondary disconnect -
as a customer option in 5 and 15kV equipment. ing devices. When the voltage transformers are discon -
nected , they are at a safe striking distance from all live parts
Bus bars are insulated with an extruded thermoplastic of the switchgear. In addition, a grounding device is provided
insulation sleeving or an applied epoxy insulation using the which contacts the fuses when the voltage transformers are
fluidized bed process. All bolted joints have silver-to-silver disconnected , effectively discharging the transformers. In
connections for low contact resistance. Most joints are in- this position the transformer fuses may be safely removed
sulated with a molded polyvinylchloride boot. and replaced . A barrier mounted at the rear of the carriage

CURRENT TRANSFORMER COMPARTMENT

moves with the carriage to a position in front of the station -
ary part of the primary disconnect device, providing a safe
striking distance from all live parts . See Fig. 14.
Current transformers are mounted over the primary
bushings in the rear of the breaker compartment and are
isolated from the breaker by the shutter barrier. They CURRENT-LIMITING FUSES AND CONTROL
are front-accessible by removal of the shutter barrier. The POWER TRANSFORMER
equipment must be de-energized before any component is
touched or serious injury could result.
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Current limiting fuses with high interrupting rating are
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sometimes used in metal clad switchgear to protect small
transformers or circuits where circuit breakers cannot be
economically or functionally justified .

Voltage Transformer Drawout Carnage Fig . 15 Control Power Transformer Drawout Carriage

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 The fuses are mounted on a movable carriage equipped The key for the dummy element interlock will usually be
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with primary and secondary disconnecting devices. Single obtained from a transfer lock at which all the source keys are
phase control power transformers of 15kVA and smaller and accumulated and captured before the dummy element key
their secondary breaker are mounted on the carriage with can be obtained.
the fuses. See Fig. 15. Larger control power transformers,
up to 37.5 kVA single phase or 45 kVA 3 phase, are located in
the cable compartment behind their associated fuse carriage
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and their secondary breaker is located behind a hinged cover GROUND AND TEST DEVICE
on the upper cable compartment.
This device is designed to make either the upper or lower
When the fuses are disconnected , they are at a safe strik - primary conductors in the breaker unit readily accessible.
ing distance from all live parts of the switchgear. In addition The type PVV manual ground and test device, provides a
a grounding device is provided which contacts the fuses after convenient means of grounding the cables or the bus in
they are disconnected , effectively removing any static charge order to safeguard personnel who may be working on the
from the fuses. In this position the fuses may be safely re - cables or the equipment. The device can be used for apply -
moved and replaced. The disconnecting devices are capable
of interrupting transformer magnetizing current, but should
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ing power for high potential tests or for fault location. It
can be used to measure insulation resistance ( megger). By
not be used to interrupt load current. Mechanical or key using voltage transformers, it can also be used for phasing
interlocks are applied to prevent operating the disconnect
ing device while the load is connected. This is generally ac
-- out cables. Refer to the instruction book provided for this
device. If “ hotsticks” are used, they should be insulated. See
complished by interlocking so that the transformer secon- GEK 39686.
dary breaker must be locked in the open position before the
disconnecting device can be connected or disconnected . CAUTION — NOTE THAT THE MAIN SWITCH-
GEAR BUS IS CONNECTED TO THE LOWER STUDS
Current-limiting fuse and control power transformer roll- WHEN THE DEVICE IS INSTALLED IN AN UPPER
outs are located in auxiliary units. COMPARTMENT AND TO THE UPPER STUDS
WHEN THE DEVICE IS INSTALLED IN A LOWER
DUMMY REMOVABLE ELEMENT , TYPE PVD COMPARTMENT. Refer to Fig. 9 , which shows a side
( GEK 39678 ) section view of the switchgear, for clarification.

Dummy removable elements are used as a means of

isolating circuits or bus sections where operation is in -
In addition to the device described above, there is avail-
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able the deluxe power operated type GMV device which has
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frequent and a circuit breaker cannot be economically ) usti - -
a self contained bus or line selector switch and a separately
fied. The device consists of a circuit breaker mechanism -
controlled , power operated , three phase grounding switch.
frame and primary insulator supports with six primary The GMV device is a dead -front design with mechanical and
studs including disconnecting devices. Copper rods are electrical interlocks, provision for remote control and plug-
bolted in the location normally occupied by vacuum inter- type cable testing and phasing . The primary conductors re-
rupters. The stationary structure is the same as for a circuit quired for grounding are self-contained , with no external
breaker. When the device is fully racked in, it connects the cable connections required .
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top set of metal clad primary disconnects to the bottom set. The GMV device is designed for maximum safety to
An interlock system, consisting of a side extension identi - personnel while accomplishing all the basic required
cal to the positive interlock extension of a standard circuit grounding and testing functions. Refer to the instruction
breaker when the breaker is closed , insures that the dummy book GEK 39684 for more details.
element cannot be racked in or out unless all sources to
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which it may connect are de energized .
.
A key lock is provided on the dummy element It takes a
key which becomes available only when all sources to which
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the dummy might connect are de energized. When the key
is available, the key interlock can be operated to withdraw
the positive interlock extension. The dummy element now
looks like an open breaker, Mnd it can be racked in or out.
As long as the positive interlock extension is withdrawn, the
key is captured and it cannot be released unless the dummy
element is in the CONNECTED or TEST position or com -
pletely withdrawn. Hence, the sources to which the dummy
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may connect cannot be re energized until the dummy is in
one of these three positions.

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Before any installation work is done, consult and study all will not be level with respect to the stationary element.
A drawings furnished by the General Electric Company for the The switchgear structure can be secured by bolting it to
^ particular requisition. These drawings include arrangement the floor channels using at least 5 / 8 inch bolts at locations
and floor plan drawings, elementary , connection and inter- shown in Fig. 5. Plug welding can also be used at the same
connection diagrams and a device summary . locations if desired .
Occasionally additional shipping members are installed in Provision should be made in the floor for conduits for
the primary area to protect against shipping damage. primary and secondary cables, located as shown on the floor
plan drawing furnished for the particular requisition . If
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CAUTION Shipping braces must be removed prior to desired , the conduits may be installed before the switchgear.
energizing. Shipping braces are marked with yellow labels. Consideration should be given to conduits which might be
Shipping braces may be applied to devices as well as to required for future connections. Conduits must extend no
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current carrying conductors. more than one inch above the finished floor prior to the
After the shipping braces have been removed , all joints installation of the switchgear. If shipped in more than one
must be properly tightened and insulated before energizing section, shipping sections must be assembled in the proper
the bus. -
sequence due to the location of conduits. The left hand sec-
tion of a switchgear line-up must be positioned in its final
Mats, screens, railings, etc. which an> external to the location first. Then the section located immediately to the
switchgear, but which may be required to meet any local right must be positioned as close as the lifting members
codes, must be furnished by the purchaser. permit with the front in alignment with the first section.
Remove the lifting members and then push or jack the unit
LOCATION to the left until it is flush with the first section. Be sure to
distribute the forces over the side frame using appropriate
The recommended aisle space required at the front and at timbers so as not to deform or damage the surface of the
the rear of the equipment is shown on the floor plan drawing structure.
furnished for the particular requisition . The space at the
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» front must be sufficient to permit the insertion and with
drawal of the circuit breakers, and their transfer to other
units. No part of a foundation “ PAD” or “SILL” may
extend more than 3 inches beyond the front of the equip -
OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT
Switchgear support should be concrete or reinforced con
crete with depth, fill, drainage, etc., according to recom-
mended foundation design for the loading, type of con
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ment. struction, and local conditions involved. The base furnished
with the switchgear should be supported on a level surface
The space at the rear must be sufficient for installation of over the full area of the switchgear. Steel supporting mem -
cables, and for inspection and maintenance. bers should be furnished if required for leveling the founda -
ANCHORING tion and supporting the switchgear. Refer to Fig. 6 for
recommended foundation and anchoring.
INDOOR EQUIPMENT — FLOOR PREPARATION Primary and secondary conduits should be installed in
The station floor must be strong enough to prevent sag - accordance with the requisition drawings, before the equip-
ging due to weight of the switchgear structure and to with - ment is put into place. Conduits must extend no more than
stand the impact stress caused by the opening of the circuit one inch above the finished floor prior to the installation of
breakers under short circuit conditions. The impact loading the switchgear.
is approximately llA times the static load .
When outdoor pieces of equipment are shipped in more
Suitable means must be provided by the purchaser for than one section, the roof joint between the sections must be
anchoring the equipment to the floor. It is essential that the assembled as shown in Fig. 7. Shipping sections must be
floor be level to avoid distortion of the switchgear structure assembled in the proper sequence due to the location of con -
and that the equipment be completely aligned prior to final - -
duits. The left hand section of a switchgear line up must be
anchoring. The recommended floor construction is shown positioned in its final location first. Then the section located
in Fig. 5. The floor channels must be level and straight with immediately to the right must be positioned as close as the
respect to each other. Steel shims should be used for final lifting members permit with the front in alignment with the
leveling of the switchgear, if necessary. Care should be taken first section. Remove the lifting members and then push or
to provide a smooth, hard, and level floor under and in front jack the unit to the left until it is flush with the first section.
of the units to facilitate installation and removal of the Be sure to distribute the forces over the side frame using
breaker. If the floor is not level and flush with the floor appropriate timbers so as not to deform or damage the sur-
channels, it will be difficult to handle the breaker because it face of the structure.

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1. Remove aisle front wall from the front of the metal-clad anchor bolts in accordance with the requisition
switchgear equipment, discard all yellow shipping drawing.

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except lifting members. Re use 3/ 8-16 hardware. See
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Fig . 16.1, details S T, U -V, W X . Since the relay and in
strument cases are not weatherproof , the control panels
- OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT WITH COMMON AISLE
1. Remove and discard the yellow shipping covers on
should be protected from inclement weather until the
installation of the aisle enclosure is completed .
front of metal-clad equipment. Since the relay and in
strument cases are not weatherproof , the control panel
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2. Lay down aisle floor in front of each metal clad unit
( Fig. 16.4). Secure at each unit line with tie plate and
should be protected from inclement weather until the
installation of the aisle enclosure is completed.
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floor cap per detail A B. Secure to metal clad per detail
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2. Lay down aisle floor in front of each metal clad unit
E-F.
of first switchgear line-up. Secure to metal-clad per
3. For aisle end wall design, disassemble channel cap, cap -
detail E F.
bushing, roof cap, end trim and corner cap ( Fig. 16.3). 3. Move second switchgear line-up into position and
Reassemble at end of aisle that has the aisle end wall. secure to aisle floor per detail E-F. After the switchgear
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Re use 1 / 4 20 hardware and plug buttons. Fig. 16.8 is secured to the aisle floor, it should be anchored to the
and detail EE-FF. concrete pad using the anchor clips provided. Install
4. Disassemble aisle end extensions ( Fig. 16.2, detail anchor bolts in accordance with the requisition
drawing.
Y-Z) or aisle end extension and aisle end wall. Fig. 16.3,
detail BB & AA. Do not remove shipping support from 4. For aisle end wall design, disassemble channel cap, cap
aisle end wall. bushing, roof cap, end trim and corner cap ( Fig. 16.3).
5. Position aisle end extension(s) and / or aisle end wall(s) Reassemble at end of aisle that has the aisle end wall.
at ends of the line up. Secure aisle extension to aisle Re-use 1 / 4-20 hardward and plug buttons. Fig. 16.8
and detail EE-FF.
- -
floor and metal-clad Fig. 16.5, detail A B, H G. Secure
-
aisle end wall per detail AA BB. 5. Disassembe aisle end extensions ( Fig. 16.2, detail Y Z) -
or aisle end extension and aisle end wall. Fig. 15.3,
6. Set up aisle wall and secure to aisle floor, aisle end
detail AA & BB. Do not remove shipping support from
extension( s), aisle end wall(s) and shipping split. Fig-
aisle end wall.
- -
ures 16.4, 16.5, 16.6 details J K , C D, AA BB.-
6. Position aisle end extensions) and / or aisle end wall(s)
7. Apply prestite gasketing material to top of aisle wall
-
( Fig. 16.6), metal clad roof ( Fig. 16.7), and aisle end
-
at ends of the line up. Secure aisle extension to aisle
wall ( Fig. 16.9). Punch holes in gasket with drift pin. -
floor and metal-clad Fig. 16.5, detail A-B, H G. Secure
-
aisle end wall per detail AA BB.
8. Remove roof angle ( re-use 1 / 4-20 hardware) and set
aisle roofs in place, taking care to align the lap joint be-
7. Apply prestite gasketing material to top of metal clad -
roof ( Fig. 16.7), and aisle end wall ( Fig. 16.9). Punch
tween the aisle and switchgear roof assemblies before holes in gasket with drift pin.
contacting prestite gasket. Secure roof sections to each
-.
other, to aisle wall and to metal clad per Figures 16.6 - -
8. Remove roof angle ( re use 1 / 4 20 hardware) and set
and 16.7, details R , L-M and P-N aisle roofs in place taking care to align the lap joint

9. Apply RTV clear seal and assemble roof caps, cap bush -
between the aisle and switchgear roof assemblies be
fore contacting prestite gasket. Secure roof sections to
-
-
ings and channel end caps. Fig. 16.8 details L M, P-N. -
each other and to metal clad per Figures 16.6 and 16.7,
10. After steel erection is complete, check to certify that all -
details R, L M , and P N.-
bolted , butt or overlapped joints are resistant to water 9. Apply RTV clear seal and assemble roof caps, cap
leaks. A source of outside light in a darkened aisle is bushing and channel end caps. Fig. 16.8, details L-M ,
an indication that RTV 108 clear seal should be applied P-N.
to the exterior surfaces.
10. After steel erection is complete, check to certify that all
11. Assemble Hayco grommets in the aisle roof sections. bolted, butt or overlapped joints are resistant to water
leaks. A source of outside light in a darkened aisle is an
12. Assemble and wire the light switches, receptacles, lamp
» sockets , etc. in accordance with the wiring diagrams
furnished for the equipment.
indication that RTV108 clear seal should be applied to
the exterior surfaces.
11. Assemble Hayco grommets in the aisle roof sections.

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 12. Assemble and wire the light switches, receptacles, lamp The operation of the racking mechanism , positive and
sockets, etc. in accordance with the wiring diagrams negative interlocks and associated features are described
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furnished for the equipment. under OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT and should be

reviewed before installing removable element.
BREAKER REMOVABLE ELEMENT

Before installing or operating the removable element,

consult the circuit breaker instruction book GEK 39671 for
directions on installation and inspection.

CM
co
o
oo
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oo
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Fig. 17 Test Cabinet

TEST CABINET

The test cabinet , Fig. 17, is used to operate a breaker that CIRCUIT OR CIRCUITS BE DE-ENERGIZED AND
-
has been removed from the metal clad equipment. It should BREAKERS BE WITHDRAWN TO THE TEST POSI-
be installed on the wall at a location where maintenance and TION AND TAGGED.
testing of the breaker can be conveniently done. Conduits
must be installed for cables to supply control power for test - Fig. 18 b indicates that special procedures required to add
ing. Make certain that the green ground conductor is con - new metal-clad units to outdoor equipment without a pro -
nected to the electrical ground . tected aisle, and Fig. 18a indicates the special precedures
-
required to add new metal clad units to outdoor equipment
ADDITION OF UNITS TO EXISTING EQUIPMENT with a protected aisle. For indoor equipment , it is usually
necessary only to remove the end trim sheets and to reas -
Before adding units to existing equipment , consult and semble them on the new units after these are located and
study all drawings furnished with the equipment . In addi - bolted to the existing units. Otherwise, the installation pro-
tion to the usual drawings furnished with new equipment , cedure is the same as described above.
special drawings may be furnished covering complicated or
When the units are in place and bolted together, assemble
special assembly work . Also, check to make sure all neces-
sary parts are on hand .
the main bus and other primary connections per the in -
structions below .

BEFORE ANY COVERS ARE REMOVED OR ANY Secondary wiring and control bus connections should be A
DOORS OPENED WHICH PERMIT ACCESS TO THE made in accordance with the wiring diagrams furnished with ^
PRIMARY CIRCUITS, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE the equipment .

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I I

PROCEDURE FOR ADDING TO PROTECTED /COMMON AISLE

>
A . REMOVE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FROM THE FROM THE EXISTING PROTECTED /
QC
COMMON AISLE AND METAL-CLAD SECTION AND MOVE TO THE END OF THE NEW
ADDITION. (EXCEPT AS NOTED ) ©
1. CHANNEL END CAPS
2 ROOF CAPS
3. METAL-CLAD END CAP(S )
3
O
O
4 FLOOR TIE PLATE CNi
5 AISLE END BUBBLE ENCLOSURE o
6. METAL-CLAD FRONT TRIM SHEET - DISCARD oo
7. METAL-CLAD REAR TRIM SHEET — DISCARD
8. BUS OPENING COVER - DISCARD 00
£
B TO INSTALL NEW METAL-CLAD UNITS
1. SET NEW UNITS IN PLACE & BOLT TOGETHER.
.
2. ASSEMBLE BUS OPENING COVER FRONT & REAR TRIM SHEETS
3. ASSEMBLE NEW ROOF CAPS & REAR CHANNEL END CAP .
4. ASSEMBLE GROUND BUS SPLICE BETWEEN EXISTING & NEW
GROUND BUS
5. ASSEMBLE BUS BARS & INSULATING BOOTS

C. TO INSTALL NEW PROTECTED AISLE UNITS

1 . APPLY PRESTITE SEALER TO METAL -CLAD ROOF.
2 . INSTALL NEW AISLE ASSEMBLY , BOLT IN PLACE
3. ASSEMBLE NEW ROOF CAP & CHANNEL END CAP
4. ASSEMBLE NEW FLOOR TIE PLATE.
5. REASSEMBLE ITEMS A -1 THROUGH A - 5

Fig . 18a Outdoor Metal-Clad Switchgear Addition of Units to a Line-up ( Refer to Fig. 7 and 8 )
PROCEDURE FOR ADDING TO OUTDOOR (NO AISLE )
A REMOVE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FROM THE EXISTING METAL-CLAO SECTION
AND MOVE TO THE END OF THE NEW ADDITON. ( EXCEPT AS NOTED )

1 CHANNEL END CAPS

2 ROOF CAPS
3. METAL -CLAD END AND CORNER CAP
4. METAL -CLAD FRONT TRIM SHEET —
DISCARD
5. METAL-CLAD REAR TRIM SHEET — DISCARD
6. BUS OPENING COVER — DISCARD

B . TO INSTALL NEW METAL- CLAD UNITS .

1. SET NEW UNIT IN PLACE & BOLT TOGETHER

.
2 ASSEMBLE BUS OPENING COVER FRONT & REAR TRIM SHEETS.
3. ASSEMBLE NEW ROOF CAPS & FRONT & REAR CHANNEL END CAPS.
4. ASSEMBLE GROUNO BUS SPLICE BETWEEN EXISTING & NEW
GROUND BUS .
5. ASSEMBLE BUS BARS & INSULATING BOOTS
6. REASSEMBLE A -1 THROUGH A -3

Fig. 18 b Outdoor Metal-Clad Switchgear with Protected Common Aisle — Addition of Units to Line-up
( Refer to Fig. 6)

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 CONNECTIONS 2a. SLIDING CONNECTIONS. (STATIONARY PRI -
MARY DISCONNECT DEVICES. BREAKERS
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The main bus bars and other connection bars will be AND ROLLOUTS)
either copper or aluminum. In either case , the contact sur-
faces will be silver surfaced or equivalent . Do not use un -
First , wipe contact surfaces with a clean, soft, dry, lint -
free cloth to remove dirt and grease from silvered areas.
plated copper or aluminum bars exception , ground bus. All Do not use any abrasives such as sand paper, emery
field -assembled joints in primary conductors, regardless of cloth or steel wool for this purpose . Avoid handling of
material or method of insulation, should be made as de- the contact surfaces after cleaning.
scribed below: Then apply a thin coat of D6 A 15 A2 RED grease to the
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION OF BLACK & front two inches of all breaker and rollout primary dis -
RED GREASES (0282 A2048 PTS 001, 002, 009, 010, 012) connect devices. Cover all surfaces, front , sides , top and
METAL-CLAD SWITCHGEAR. bottom evenly.

la. BOLTED JOINTS —

FACTORY ASSEMBLED
ADJACENT TO A50 H404 FLUID BED OR
— 2 b. SLIDING CONNECTIONS. (STATIONARY
GROUND CONTACT CLUSTER )
Prepare the contact surfaces as described in Part 3a of
A50 H 225 BAYBLEND BUS SLEEVING OR
A50 H 229 H.V. TAPE INSULATIONS. this instruction, giving special attention to the facing
curved surfaces to be sure no sharp edges or burrs exist
First, wipe contact surfaces with a clean , soft, dry, lint - at the narrowest dimension . Apply a thin coat of
free cloth to remove dirt and grease from silvered areas. D6A 15 A2 RED grease to the facing curved surfaces for
Do not use any abrasives such as sand paper, emery a distance of no less than 3 / 4 inch centered around the
cloth or steel wool for this purpose. Avoid handling of point of narrowest dimension .
the contact surfaces after cleaning. 2c. SLIDING CONNECTIONS. ( MOVABLE PRIMARY
Then apply a sufficient quantity of D50 H 47 BLACK DISCONNECT DEVICES-ROLLOUTS)
grease (0282 A2048 P002 ) to all surfaces being bolted Before assembling the contact fingers, prepare the con-
together to cover them completely. Sufficient D50 H 47 tact surfaces ( double thickness segment ) of the primary
must be evenly applied so that excess will be squeezed tangs and apply a thin coat of D6 A15 A2 RED grease as
out along the edges of the conductors when the bolts are described in Part 3a of this instruction. Assemble and
tightened . Wipe off excess grease. Be sure none con- pin the contact fingers in place. Apply a thin coat of
taminates any insulation surface . NOTE: In the region D6AI 5 A 2 to the facing curved surfaces of the contact
where the edge of the silver plating is not covered by
insulation, e.g. ground bus and ground risers, the
fingers as described in Part 3 b of this instruction.
Torque
#
D50 H47 must be applied to overlap this interface for
a minimum of 1 / 2 inch. Bolt Size Foot Pounds
Finally, after the connection bolts have been tightened 1 / 4 - 20 5-7
to the proper torque ( Fig . 19), a thin coat of D50 H47 1 / 2 16- 20 - 25
BLACK grease must be applied to all external surfaces
of the joint ( including bar edges and hardware). This
1 / 2 - 13 -
30 35
5 / 8 - 11 43 - 47
applies to all silvered connections, booted or uninsu - The material may be aluminum or copper
lated.
- -
NOTE: Tape insulated and non silvered connections Fig. 19 Bolt Torque Values for Power / Vac Switchgear
do not require D50 H 47 on EXTERNAL surfaces, but
MAIN BUS ASSEMBLY
require a thin coating on all INTERNAL surfaces.
The procedure shown below should be followed when
. —
lb BOLTED JOINTS FIELD ASSEMBLED AD-
JACENT TO A50 H404 FLUID BED OR A50 H225
— assembling the main bus at shipping splits or when adding
new units to existing equipment . ( Fig. 20).
BAYBLEND BUS SLEEVING OR A50 H229 H. V. ASSEMBLE BOOT
TAPE INSULATIONS. BOOT PLUG
.
OVER MAIN BUS SPLICE
( CEMENT IN PLACE ) & RISER BAR
Prepare contact surfaces and apply D50 H 47 BLACK BUS

grease as described in Part 1 A of this instruction . When- 6"

* 6" SPLICE PLATE
ever possible , splice plates and hardware should be WASHER
6" MAIN BUS ^
BUS
assembled in the same position they will be when the LOCK WASHER [>r "

joint is completed in the field . The external surfaces,

BOLT '4-13 1.12
* v-*- K

including hardware, must be protected with a thin coat

of D50 H 47 just prior to shipment ,
RISER . v
—
BOLT '4 13x 1.38 -
- 6" MAIN BUS Vi STUD
lc. CONDUCTORS SHIPPED “ XS” LOCK WASHER
WASHER
1200-2000A PLASTIC

The contact surfaces of bus and connection bars ship- 57 62

ped * XS" must be prepared as described in Part la of

4

this instruction and covered with a thin coat of D50 H47

TO FRONT
PANEL
6” RISER BAR
1200-2000A
1
just prior to shipment . Fig. 20 Typical Shipping Splits

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 ( 1 ) Unbolt and remove the inter-unit horizontal barriers W
<N
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from the vertical sections to bejoined . Do not remove rn

the small trays on which the position switch , auxiliary oo
switch and ground shoe are mounted . See Fig. 45. ON
OO

( 2 ) Unbolt and remove first the lower and then the upper <N
unit bus cover from the vertical sections to bejoined .
The bus compartments to the two sections will now be -
00
•w *
UL
exposed . It is not necessary to remove the secondary
coupler or the racking mechanism chain in order to
assemble the bus bars. See Fig. 21 .

Fig . 22 Bus Insulating Boot

TAPED INSULATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR 5 & 15 kV

EQUIPMENT
The following insulation system involves the use of
high-voltage insulating tape & electrical grade rubber-based
putty*, 0282 A 3529, pts 4, 5 & 8 . The high-voltage tape will
be used both as a filler and also as the final insulation cover-
ing. Overlap any expired roll by 1 / 2 turn .

NOTE: Electrical grade putty will be used only when re-

quired to grade voids and smooth out sharp edges of joints
and pothead , terminator or entrance bushing connections.
SECTION 1 : BUS BARS 5 & 15 kV
Apply appropriate number of layers of high-voltage tape
0282 A3529 pts 4 or 5 ( 2" or 4" wide), mastic side down , at
1. Vertical Bus Covers a medium ( A ) tension to bus bars per Fig. 23 (5 kV and
2. Horizontal Inter-unit Barrier
i Fig. 21 Bus Compartment Cover
15 kV ).
NOTE: All bus bars are to be round edge type.

( 3) Install the lower ( phase 3) bus bar(s) from the SECTION 2: TAPED JOINTS 5 or 15 kV, Figs. 24, 25, 26,
right-hand section . If the main bus uses porcelain 27, 28, 29 and 30.
inserts, take extreme care not to chip the porcelain STEP ( A ) — FILLER 5 & 15 kV
when installing the bus bars. Position the rubber Apply three ( 3) layers — 1 / 2 lap of high-voltage tape
0282 A3529 pts 4 or 5 ( 2" or 4" wide ), mastic side down ,
bushings (furnished on the bus bars) in the middle of
the porcelain through which they assemble. Bolt at medium ( A ) tension over all bolt heads, nuts, bars
splice plates and bus bars together, following assem - and splice plates to form a smooth surface for taping
( see* note above ). Any bars with sharp burrs and edges
bly instructions as given under CONNECTIONS.
must be deburred and smoothed before applying tape.
The sequence of parts from rear to front is: ( 1 ) splice
plate with press nuts, ( 2) main bus bar ( with spacers
-
if 2 bar bus) ( 3) riser bars to breakers or roll outs.
STEP ( B) — OUTERWRAP 5 & 15 kV
Apply two ( 2) layers, 1 / 2 lap of high-voltage tape
Next , install the middle phase 2 bus bar(s) in the same
fashion.
-
0282 A 3529 P 4 ( 2" wide ), mastic side down , maintain-
ing a medium ( A ) tension on the tape while wrapping.
-
(4 ) From the left hand section install the upper ( phase 1 )
Begin the wrap away from the joints, overlapping the
bus bar( s ) as described above.
adjacent insulation , ( epoxy fluid dip, thermoplastic
( 5 ) Place the PVC bus-insulating boots , such as shown in
sleeving, cable or tape ) by three ( 3) inches minimum .
Fig . 22, over the joints and secure with furnished ny-
Where potheads or porcelain bushings , etc ., are to be
lon fasteners. Joint insulation is now complete.
wrapped , the tape must overlap the first porcelain
(6 ) Replace all barriers and cover plates previously re-
skirt . When completing the wrapping of the joint , do
moved . not keep tension on the last 2" or 3" of tape . These last
few inches should be laid in place without tension. This
will prevent the tape end from lifting.

No other taping or paint is required .

NOTE: Medium tension thins a .030"x 2" tape to approx .

.024 x 1 % ", and .030 x4" thins to approx . .024x 3
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. « APPROX. DIM. (TAPE TENSIONED

5 e£
r 0
* -
PRE INSULATION
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* T
CIRCULAR OR
W

i
- .
1 LAYER Vi LAP*Z THICKNESSES
EPOXY INSULATION (FLUID DIP)
THERMOPLASTIC SLEEVING
OR TAPE INSULATION /- APPLY R.B. PUTTY *
SQUARE TUBES
ARE TAPED IN THE
.
/ SPARINGLY TO GRADE OUT -
.096 APPROX DIM. (TAPE TENSIONED);
'PRE
4
SAME MANNER AS W AND ROUNDOFF
RECTANGULAR .
2-LAYERS Vi LAP = 4 THICKNESSES (SHOWN) -INSULATION.
BARS FLAYERS, Vi LAP = 6 THICKNESSES (NOT SHOWN)
-
LONG
.
4 LAYERS A LAP = 6 THICKNESSES (NOT SHOWN)

—-
H.V. TAPE 2** OR 4“ WIDE ROLLS X 30 FT.
0?<t2A3529 P004 or P0Q5.*
-r TUBE
n
ALUM. OR CU. “
“Ctt MIN.
VL^MIN.; “A”

- B
CRISSCROSS
TAPE IN A
” FIGURE EIGHT
J PATTERN

DIAG. OF Vi LAP STARTING

*
v
WITH 1 FULL TURN APPLY
WITH MASTIC SIDE DOWN.
NOTE: OVERLAP AN EXPIRED
— * . OR BAR TO FULLY COVER
END
- CUT AND APPLY 1 STRIP OF
TAPE A TO FORM A BOOT OVER
-
ROLL BY Vi TURN. v END. THEN APPLY R.B.
D LAYERS
i
— Vi LAP - PUTTY * SPARINGLY TO
ROUND OFF END OF BAR. THEN CONTINUE
BEGIN TAPING AT WITH "A " LAYER OF H.V. TAPE A .
•*A*‘+%" "A CONTACT APPROX. TENSIONED
SURFACE
. ^ DIMENSIONS SEE
NOTE *
. APPROX FOOTAGE OF TAPE REQUIRED
TO INSULATE ( 1) LINEAR FOOT OF
BUS BAR ( 2" 4 4" WIDE ROLLS ARE 30 LG ) APPROX. NO. ROLLS PER
JOINT OF H.V. TAPE A
BAR SIZES
INSULATION NUMBER OF
TAPE Vix 2 % x 3 A 3 % x 4 Vi x 4
’* '
V X8 4x6
* ’ INSULATION INNER u OUTER ,r “C” 2' OR 3” BARS 4' OR 6"
RANGE LAYERS WIDTH fix 2 x3
' H X3 x 4 % x 4 H X6 M X 6 LEVEL FILLER A ” WRAP B “ OR TUBES BARS

600 TO 5.000 V
1 LAYER 2" 4' 5 * 6* 8* *
9’ IV 12'
5 OR 1SKV
R.B. PUTTY* & -
3 LAYERS
3“
% ROLL PUTTY " A MULL PUTTY *
1 ROLL
Vi LAP + 4" 2' 3' 3’ 4' 5* 6* -
3 LAYERS TAPE TAPE ^
A ROLL
TAPE A TAP \

2
5,001TC 15,000V LAYERS *
Vi LAP
2”
4“
9' 11'
5’ 6'
12‘ 18' 19*
6' 9' 10*
23 ’ 24'
11* 12' —
NOTES:* ELECTRICAL GRADE RUBBER-BASED PUTTY 0282A 3529 P006 IN ROLL
FORM WILL BE USED TO GRADE VOIDS AND SMOOTH OUT SHARP
NOTE: APPLY 3 LAYERS - ' A LAP FOR CONDUCTORS PASSING THROUGH C.TS EDGES OF JOINTS.
•NOTE: APPLY TAPE AT MEDIUM TENSION TO PRODUCE A VOID FREE,
— -
THIS PUTTY HAS NO INSULATION VALUE. 1 ROLL IS Vi" x IVi" x 5 FT. LG.
-
UNIFORM BUILD UP OF TAPE. A MEDIUM TENSION THINS
A .030** X r TAPE DOWN TO .024" x 1 *\ and .030** x A" DOWN
TO .024" x 3 Vi". APPLY WITH MASTIC SIDE DOWN. * -30' LG. APPLY WITH MASTIC SIDE DOWN.
A HIGH VOLTAGE INSULATING TAPE 0282A3529 P004 ROLL IS .030" x 2" x

Fig. 23 Bus Bars Fig. 25 Dead End Bus Joint

-
PRE INSULATION
EPOXY INSULATION (FLUID DIP)
EPOXY INSULATION (FLUID DIP) THERMOPLASTIC SLEEVING
THERMOPLASTIC SLEEVING “A B”LAP
* OR TAPE INSULATION.
„C
OR TAPE INSULATION
“ B” Vi
”
“ A” LAP

.-
^ Vi ' MIN. “C”‘
V M|N
— ALUM . OR CU.

. CU. -1
C.T.
,R OR TUBE '
i
ALUM OR CU -
BAR OR TUBE '
I - --- ALUM
TUBE OR BAR —
OR

N
MIN.

R.B. PUTTY * - APPLY R.B. PUTTY* - APPLY IN

IN FIG. 5 ONLY. * FIG. 9 ONLY

APPROX. NO . ROLLS PER APPROX. NO. OF ROLLS PER

JOINT OF HJV; TAPE A JOINT OF H.V. TAPE A .
INSULATION INNER < « ”
A OUTER *‘ ” 2 OR 3”
C
N
4" OR 6” INSULATION INNER M OUTER -
2 OR 3" BARS -
FILLER A
“C ” " D” 4" OR 6‘ BARS
LEVEL FILLER WRAP “B” BARS BARS LEVEL WRAP “B” OR TUBES
3 LAYERS 2 LAYERS 3"
1 ROLL 2 ROLLS -
3 LAYERS -
2 LAYERS
3"
3" Vi ROLL A IV» ROUS TAPE A
5 OR 15 kV
H.V. TAPEa H- V.TAPE A .
H V. TAPE /. H.V. TAPE A
5 OR 15 kV H. V.
TAPE A H.V.TAPEA t TAPE:
-
NOTES: * ELECTRICAL GRADE RUBBER BASE PUTTY 0282A3529 POOS IN -
NOTES:* —ELECTRICAL GRADE RUBBER BASED PUTTY 02B2A3529 POO0 IN ROLL
FORM WILL BE USED TO GRADE VOIDS AND SMOOTH OUT SHARP
ROLL FORM WILL NE USED TO GRADE VOIDS AND SMOOTH
OUT SHARP EDGES OF JOINTS. EDGES OF JOINTS.
THIS PUTTY HAS NO INSULATION VALUE. 1 ROLL IS THIS PUTTY HAS NO INSULATION VALUE. 1-ROLL IS tt" x IWx 5 FT. LG.

* ——
Vi" x IVi" x 5 FT LG. INSULATE AS FAR AS POSSIBLE — DO NOT COVER POLARITY MARKS.
A HIGH VOLTAGE INSULATING TAPE 0282A352? POM — A HIGH VOLTAGE INSULATING TAPE 0282A3529 POM — ROLL IS .030" x 2" x
.
ROLL IS . 030" x 2" x 30’ LG. APPLY WITH MASTIC SIDE DOWN. 30' LG.
—APPLY WITH MASTIC SIDE DOWN.

Fig. 24 Bus Connection Joint Fig . 26 Current Transformer Joint

30
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R .B. PUTTY*
BOTH ENDS -WA MIN ’V - MIN .
- R.B PUTTY*
__ Tl
^
'
ALUM, OR CU WRAP OVER FIRST
ALUM. OR CU . <T 7 i
BAR OR TUBES* r
^ lTUBE OR BAR
\

L v SKIRT ONLY.

MIN C T

EPOXY INSULATION ( FLUID DIP)

THERMOPLASTIC SLEEVING OVERLAP TAPE IN A FIGURE
EIGHT PATTERN
r,
OR TAPE INSULATION , "A"-
-
r' ,
- - R.B. PUTTY *
" BT - H 0*AM
UC” t “ B”
“C”
R . E. PUTTY* \
( BOTH ENOS) v
“A”
/
WRAP OVER FIRST
SKIRT ONLY.
X” W 1

- “ B”
R.B. PUTTY

POTHEAD BUSHING TERMINATOR

{CABLE BELOW) ( ROOF ENTRANCE ( CABLE ABOVE)
OR BUS DUCT)

APPROX. NO. OF ROLLS PER APPROX NO. OF ROLLS PER

JOINT OF H.V. TAPE «1
JOINT OF H.V. TAPE A
INSULATION INNER
INSULATION INNER
’
LEVEL FILLER
< t * *i OUTER
A WRAFrB ” c
!» / > » 2 OR 3“ BARS
"
4“ OR ft” BARS
LEVEL FILLER
“ A” OUTER
WflAP ^ B” X
2~ p 3 ~ BABS
° 4 " 0« 6 BARS

2-LAYERS y V* ROLL PUTTY* I 1 ROLL PUTTY *

R B PUTTY * ft
. .
5 OR 15 kV
R B PUTTY * ft -
2 LAYERS " ' /> ROLL PUTTY t 1 ROLL PUTTY * ft
3 1 ROLL TAPE £ 2 ROLLS TAPE A
*

5 OR 15 kV - 1 -ROLL TAPE 2 ROLLS TAPC ^ > TAPE

1AYEHS TAPE A
TAPE A
3 LAYERS TAPEA ^
— -
NOTES:* ELECTRICAL GRADE BUBBER BASED PUTTY 0282A3529 P008 IN ROLL
FORM WILL BE USED TO GRADE VOIDS AND SMOOTH OUT SHARP
—
NOTES: ELECTRICAL GRADE
* RUBBER -BASED PUTTY 0282A3529 POOS IN ROLL
FORM WILL BE USED TO GRADE VOIDS AND SMOOTH OUT SHARP
EDGES OF JOINTS. EDGES OF JOINTS.
THIS PUTTY HAS NO INSULATION VALUE. 1 ROLL IS W x Vh” x 5 FT. LG. - THIS PUTTY HAS NO INSULATION VALUE. 1-ROLL IS %” x Vh" x 5 FT. LG.
A HIGH VOLTAGE INSULATING TAPE 0202A3529 P004 ROLL IS 030/ x 2 x
"
A HIGH VOLTAGE INSULATING TAPE 0282A3529 P004 ROLL IS .030" x 2" x 30* LG. APPLY WITH MASTIC SIDE DOWN.
30' LG APPLY WITH MASTIC SIDE DOWN.

Fig. 27 Tee Connection Joint Fig. 29 Pothead or Bushing or Terminator

4" WIDE PAD

H .V. TAPE 0 MA" R .B. PUTTY *

“ B•> FRAMEWORK

r\ ^ C
( i /Mi
MIN.
“C %
MIN.

“A ” — EPOXY INSULATION ( FLUID DIP)

THERMOPLASTIC SLEEVING
OR TAPE INSULATION

“A ” -'
It
c tt

NOTE: CABLE TO BE PREPARED

11
B” IN NORMAL MANNER
- -
PER SI OOS 001 PAGE
TT + ; \ 4. FIG 1 OR 2.
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SUPRESSORS OR
4" WIDE PAD J LIGHTNING ARRESTORS .
H. V. TAPE
R.B. PUTTY * FRAMEWORK VOLTAGE TftANSF. ETC. .
APPROX. NO. OF ROLLS PER APPROX. NO. OF ROLLS PER
JOINT OF H.V. TAPE A JOINT OF H. V. TAPE A

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NOTES:* ELECTRICAL GRADE RUBBER-BASED PUTTY 0262A3529 P006 IN ROLL - -
NOTES:‘ ELECTRICAL GRADE RUBBER BASED PUTTY Q262A352A P008 IN ROLL
FORM WILL BE USED TO GRADE VOIDS AND SMOOTH OUT SHARP FORM WILL BE USED TO GRADE VOIDS AND SMOOTH OUT SHARP
EDGES OF JOINTS. EDGES OF JOINTS.
THIS PUTTY HAS NO INSULATION VALUE. 1 ROLL IS 14 x 1W x 5 FT. LG. - - -
THIS PUTTY HAS NO INSULATION VALUE. 1 ROLL IS ’A" x 1W x 5 FT. LG.
A HIGH VOLTAGE INSULATING TAPE 0282A3S29 P004 ROLL IS .030" x 2“ x A HIGH VOLTAGE INSULATING TAPE 0282A3529 P004 ROLL IS .030" x 2" x
3CT LG. APPLY WITH MASTIC SIDE DOWN . 30' LG. APPLY WITH MASTIC SIDE DOWN .
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B H.V. TAPE 0282A3520 POOS ROLL IS .090” x 4“ x 30* LG

Fig. 28 Double Bus Bar Joint Fig . 30 #6 Cable Termination Joint

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MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR
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ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS REVISIONS

1. ORDER APPROPRIATE GROUP BASED ON TOTAL NUMBER OF JOINTS TO BE INSULATED. 2 1

TO OBTAIN QUANTITIES NOT LISTED, ORDER A COMPOSITE OR MULTIPLE OF GROUPS.

2. REFER TO DWG. 0144D2907 SHT. 1 FOR TYPICAL JOINTS AND RECOMMENDED METHODS C
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Elec. Grade Putty
NO. OF 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 001 0282A 3529P008 Tape W x Vh” x 5 *
H . V. Insul. Tape
ROLLS 1 1 2. 4 6 8 10 1 2 3 6 9 12 15 002 0282A 3529P 004 .030" x 2" x 30'

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2" or 3" 4 ” or r *

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S8 . 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 26 No. IDENTITY DESCRIPTION
Elec. Grade Putty
NO. OF 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 001 0282A 3529P008 Tape W ' x 1 Vfr" x 5'
H.V. Insul. Tape
ROLLS 1 1 2 4 6 8 10 2 4 6 12 18 24 30 002 0282A 3529PQ04 . 030" x 2" x 30'
Fig. 31
BUS DUCT

Bus ducts connecting between groups of metal-clad sembly. Do not bolt these covers in place until all interior 4
switchgear, or between metal-clad switchgear and other ap- assembly work on the duct is completed and access will no
paratus, should be installed as shown on the arrangement longer be required.
drawings furnished with the ducts. Supports should be pro- 4/* 5"
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vided as indicated on the drawings. /

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joints should be loosened before installation of the duct,
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then tightened after being set in the position required by 3
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the fixed points at the ends of the duct .

Outdoor bus ducts must be gasketed at the joints between Fig. 32 Bus Duct Gasket
U
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shipping sections. Coat both sides of the flat gasket and the
Outdoor bus ducts of the 13.8 kV class are provided with
flanges of both duct sections with Sterling U310 varnish be- heaters. Connect these heaters in accordance with the wiring
fore assembly. Bolt the two duct sections together. Remove
diagrams furnished with the equipment before energizing
the top cover from one duct section and place 3/ 8 inch elas-
the bus duct.
tic compound bead along top of joint , slightly overlapping
the sides. Bolt top cover in place and fasten roof cap in place PRIMARY CABLES
over the joint. See Fig. 32. When top covers are removed
after installation for inspection, the 3 / 8 inch elastic com - The primary cable connections are reached by removing
pound bead must be replaced to insure a tight seal. the rear bolted covers.

Removable front and rear covers of vertical sections of When circuit breakers are stacked two high and primary -
bus duct must also be gasketed . Coat both sides of the
gasket , the flange of the duct, and the edges of the inside
cable terminations must be made in both upper and lower
units, the procedure described below should be followed.
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surface of the cover with Sterling U3 I 0 varnish before as - ( Refer to Fig. 33.)

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 1 . Remove rear bolted covers. connection between the cable and switchgear bus. A
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pothead also prevents seeping of oil from the end of

2. Remove batten ( 1 ), Fig. 33. oil-impregnated varnish cambric or paper insulated
cable.

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( b) Clamp type terminals and stress cones.

No insulation materials are furnished for cable termin-

ations. When potheads are supplied as part of switchgear,
insulation materials are furnished for the bar terminations
to the pothead studs.
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3. Remove cable trough cover and pull-box cover. Fig . 34 Cable Termination without Pothead ,
Single Conductor
4. Remove cable trough ( 2), Fig. 33.

5. If primary cables enter switchgear from below, termin- In all cases, carefully follow the cable manufacturer’s
ate cables for lower unit First . If primary cables enter recommendations for installation of the type of cable being
from above, terminate cables for upper unit first. used . A typical example of terminating a shielded cable is
6. Replace cable trough . shown in Fig. 34 . If the cable is aluminum, the conductor
surface must be carefully abraded and the cable covered
7. Terminate primary cables in remaining unit . ( Pulling liberally with a joint compound recommended by the cable
cables thru cable trough. ) manufacturer.

8. Replace pull-box cover , cable trough cover, batten INSULATING PRIMARY CABLE TERMINATIONS
and rear bolted covers.
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All field assembled joints for primary cable terminations
Before any primary cable connections are made, the should be prepared as outlined under CONNECTIONS.
cables should be identified to indicate their phase relation- Upon completion of the cable termination, care must be
ship with the switchgear connections. This is necessary to exercised when taping the exposed joint.
assure that motors will rotate in the proper direction and
1 . Check to see that a sufficient area of insulating tape
that the phase rotation is the same when interconnecting two
different sources of power. extends beyond the insulation furnished on the term-
inal bars (2 inches for 5 kV, 3 inches for 15 kV). Refer
There are two common methods of making primary cable to Fig. 23.
connections:
2. All terminations should be insulated as outlined in
(a ) Potheads table, Fig. 23, for correct layers of insulation.

Potheads are used when it is desired to hermetically 3. The instructions for application of the tape insulation
seal the end of the cable to make a moisture proof - is the same as outlined for TAPED JOINTS.

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(THROUGH-TYPE)
Installation procedures for a three-conductor lead -
sheathed cable with a wiping sleeve cable entrance Fitting on Through-type current transformers (see Fig. 35 ) are
the pothead are outlined in Russgreen Cat. No. P66. This is furnished where specified for sensitive protection against
the type most generally used . The factory does not furnish ground faults. These transformers are normally installed in
insulating materials for completing stress cones and cable a horizontal position directly above or below the primary
terminations. In all cases, carefully follow the cable manu - cable terminals so that the primary cable or cables can pass
facturer’s recommendation for installation of the type cable through them . One transformer is required for each three-
being used . phase circuit.

TERMINATION WITHOUT POTHEAD Where armored cable is used , the armor must be termin -
ated and grounded before the cable passes through the
The factory does not furnish insulating materials for com- transformer. Armor clamps are furnished for this purpose
pleting the termination of primary cables, nor does it furnish when specified.
stress cone material. The cable manufacturer’s recommen-
dations should be followed for the type of cable being used .

When stress cones are required , packaged stress cone kits

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such as the GE Termi Maticrr Cable Termination System
are frequently used . Information and ordering data can be
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found in GEA 1017. Since the termination is inside the
-
metal clad enclosure , the Indoor Type A system is generally
applicable. If excessive contamination is a problem , the
padmount type G system may be desirable. No matter which
- -
system is used , step by step pictorial instructions will be
furnished as part of the kit.
The space provided for primary cable terminations in the
standard Power-Vac arrangements is more than sufficient
- -
for the Termi MaticT system. Hand taped stress cones
require more space. However, the cable termination space
provided in Power / Vac* is never less than the minimum
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recommended for a hand taped stress cone.
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In making up stress cone terminations, ground clamps
and ground leads are installed . Care must be taken to assure
that these grounded elements are installed such that the
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required clearance to energized parts is maintained. For
insulated bars or unshielded cables, these are oc

For 5 kV equipments —— at least 2 inches

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For 15kV equipments at least 3 inches

When terminating three conductor cables which flare out

to single conductor terminations, the crotch at the root of
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the flare out should be adequately sealed to prevent possible
Fig. 35 Rear View of Unit Showing
entrance of moisture into the three conductor jackets.
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Through Type Ground Fault Current Transformers
For long cable runs within the equipment , a support to
restrain lateral movement of the cables under short circuit
conditions will be provided approximately 20 inches from
the termination point . The customer’s incoming cables
should be lashed securely to this support.

There is no provision in the Power / Vac* equipment to

support the weight of primary cables.

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shielding tape or braid is used , it is recommended that the ground bus. It is very important that the equipment be
sheath or shield be grounded solidly to the switchgear properly grounded to protect the operator from injury when
ground bus. The ground lead should be bonded to the short circuits or other abnormal occurrences take place , and
sheath or shield on the side of the current transformer away to ensure that all parts of the equipment, other than live
from the primary terminals. In cases where the ground can - parts, are at ground potential .
not be applied before the cable passes through the trans
former, bond the lead to the sheath or shield between the
- LIGHTNING PROTECTION
transformer and the primary terminals. The ground con - It will be the responsibility of the purchaser to specify
ductor must then be passed back along the cable path
suitable surge arresters to protect the switchgear from
through the current transformer before being connected to
damage due to lightning . The General Electric Company’s
the ground bus.
recommendations as to the types of circuits requiring pro-
Where potheads are used in units provided with ground tection, and a list of recommended surge arresters, are con-
fault current transformers, the pothead mountings must be tained in Bulletin GET -6460, copies of which are available
insulated from ground . upon request.

When surge arresters are furnished, the primary cable

CONTROL CABLES terminal will be insulated at the factory unless it must be
disconnected for shipment. When this connection is com-
When control cables enter the unit from below, the con- pleted in the field it will be necessary to insulate the
duit should not extend more than one inch above the floor. primary connection before the switchgear is energized .
The control cables may be pulled through the conduits be-
fore or after the switchgear is installed , whichever is more SURGE SUPPRESSORS
convenient. General Electric surge suppressors are provided on each
Control cables should be guided toward the side sheet and -
feeder circuit. These are self contained units which require
run behind the track assembly as shown in Fig. 36. This will no maintenance.
prevent the circuit breaker or roll-out carriage from ROOF ENTRANCE BUSHING
interfering.
When assembling the connection bar end of roof entrance
> Connect the cables to the terminal blocks in accordance
with the wiring diagrams furnished for the requisition.
bushing inside the switchgear and other terminations where
porcelain insulators are used , insulation should be applied
The cables from the control power source to the switch - as shown in TAPE INSULATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
gear should be large enough to avoid excessive voltage drop 5 & 15 kV.
when the circuit breakers are operated . See testing instruc -
tions.
Where units have been split for shipment, any control or TESTING AND INSPECTION
other secondary leads which must connect across the split After the equipment has been installed and all connec-
will be arranged with terminal blocks at the top or on the tions made , it should be tested and inspected before putting
side sheet so that the wires can be reconnected . The wires it in service. Although the equipment and devices have been
will be cut to length and formed before being folded back so completely tested at the factory, a final field test should be
that a minimum of time will be required for reconnecting made to be sure that the equipment has been properly in -
them. stalled and that all connections are correct and have not
GROUND BUS become loose in transportation. The primary equipment
-
should be completely de energized while the tests are in
Where the equipment is shipped in more than one section, progress.
the ground bus must be connected by using the splice plates
furnished with the equipment . Assemble the ground bus Directions for testing devices such as relays, instruments
joints as outlined under CONNECTIONS. and meters are given in the instruction book furnished for
each device. The settings of the protective relays must be
The ground bus is bolted to the rear of the frame near the coordinated with the other relays on the system and there-
bottom . It is arranged so that connections to the station fore these relays must be set by the purchaser. General
ground can be made in any vertical section. Ground bus instructions on setting the relays are given in the relay in -
risers are provided in each cable compartment to provide a struction books. Special instruction books are furnished for
fe convenient place to ground cable armor, cable sheath , complicated automatic equipment, describing the sequence
~ shields or ground wires. The switchgear ground bus must be of operation of the devices required to perform the desired
connected to the station ground bus by a conductor having a function.

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PULL CONTROL WIRING BEHIND

TRACK MECHANISM

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When transformers are furnished to supply the control

power, the primary taps should be selected so that the con-
furnished , the caps are removed in order to attach ground -
ing cables. The purchaser must replace the ground stud caps ^
trol voltage indicated on the wiring diagram is obtained on after testing and/ or maintenance is complete.
the secondary of the transformer. When a battery is used to
supply the control power, the cables from the battery to the OPERATION
switchgear should be large enough to avoid excessive volt
age drop. The voltage at the terminals of the breaker closing
- The metal-clad switchgear provides safe operation and
easy removal and replacement of the circuit breaker. Circuit
coils, when the breaker is being closed , should not be less breakers of the same type, rating and duplicate wiring may
-
than 112.5 volts for 125 volt coils and 225 volts for 250- be interchanged . Various interlocks are provided between
volt coils.
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the metal clad and breaker to insure safe operation. The
following instructions explain how these interlocks should
The operation of the breaker with its associated devices
may be tested in the unit while the equipment control power -
function. If the breaker and metal clad do not function in
the manner called for in these instructions, do not force,
is energized by racking the breaker into the test position and
engaging the secondary coupler. This is accomplished by modify, adjust or remove any interlocks. Consult your local
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lowering the handle on the right hand side of the breaker General Electric Company Apparatus and Service Engi -
mechanism and pushing forward until the coupler engages.
lowing instructions could result in serious injury.
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neering office for instructions. Failure to adhere to the fol

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High potential tests to check the integrity of the insula- BREAKER INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
tion are not necessary if the insulation instructions in this
book are carefully followed . Should the purchaser desire to
make high-potential tests, the “test voltage” should not
-
With all primary and control power circuits de energized
and before installing the breaker, clean the mating surfaces
exceed 14 kV alternating current for 4.16 kV and 27 kV of the metal-clad and circuit breaker primary disconnects,
alternating current for 13.8 kV equipment. These voltages secondary disconnects and ground shoe, and apply a thin
are 75 percent of factory test voltages and are in accordance coating of 0282 A2048 P009 contact grease. This will prevent
with ANSI standards. galling of the silvered contact surfaces.
Voltage transformers, control power transformers, surge Check the racking mechanism to make certain that it is in
arresters and surge suppressors must be disconnected during the disconnect position, see Fig. 37. The tape indicator
high potential testing. When bus ground studs and caps are

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1 — Racking Position Indicator

2 — Racking Shaft
3 — Shaft
Rail -
4 — RackingBearing
5 — Jack ScrewNut
6
7
—— Interlock

Fig. 37 Racking Mechanism

1 — Lift Truck Brace

2
3
—— Truck Locking
Wheel Locking Plate
Bar
Handle
4 — Safety Latch
Handle

Fig. 38 Lift Truck Connection to Rails

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 should read “ Disc / Test ” and the drive nuts on the jack the track roller blocking interlocks ( 2) are in their depressed
screws should be in the forward position against their re-
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position and that the docking interlock bars ( 1 ) are retracted

spective stops. The racking mechanism is accurately leveled by moving handles (3) towards the masts. Raise the load by
and checked at the factory and should need no adjustment. turning the winch handle clockwise. If the cable has been
slack , guide it so that it winds evenly on the drum until it
Check the circuit breaker to ensure that it is in the starts to tighten under load . As the load is lifted , there will be
“ OPEN” and “ DISCHARGED” position. clicking noise due to the winch pawl. If the noise stops,
Attach the lift truck to the equipment , after it has been maintain grip on the handle and lower the load to the floor .
prepared for docking, by adjusting the height of the carriage Investigate why the pawl is not engaging and make repairs
until the docking hooks at the ends of the arms are slightly before attempting to lift the load any further. Raise the load
higher than the rail surface in the equipment . When this is to the required height and proceed as instructed earlier in
done, position the hooks over the slots in the rails, and attaching the lift truck to the equipment.
lower them into the slots (See Fig. 38 for parts 1 -4 ). Depress
both track roller blocking interlocks ( 2) slightly and extend
the docking interlock bars ( 1 ). They will pass under the To move the breaker from the lift truck into the equip-
equipment rails and lock the lift truck arms to the rails. Do ment, the safety latch must be held in the released position
this on both sides . The track roller blocking interlocks are by moving the handle (4 ) located on the right arm , away
now in the raised position and are thus no longer block - from the mast. When moving the breaker onto the lift truck
ing the track rollers. The lift truck arms should be approxi- the track rollers will lift this latch , making it unnecessary to
mately level . The breaker can now be rolled onto or off the operate the handle. The purpose of the safety latch is to
lift truck . provide an automatic means of retaining the breaker on the
truck if the track roller blocking interlock has not been
To load the breaker onto the lift truck , extend each dock - operated to its blocking position before lifting the breaker
ing interlock bar ( 1 ) by slightly depressing the track roller from the ground ( See GEK -90214 ) .
blocking interlock ( 2 ) and then moving the handle ( 3) away
from the mast as far as it will go toward the end of the arms.
This permits the track roller blocking interlocks to be in
After the safety catch on the right-hand rail has been dis -
engaged , the breaker can now be rolled forward onto the lift
their raised position. The height of the arms should be ad - truck for transporting.
justed to engage the track rollers on the sides of the breaker.
Depress each track roller blocking interlock ( 2 ) fully , and
return each docking interlock bar to its retracted position by
means of handle ( 3). The breaker is now blocked in position
on the lift truck .

Remove the breaker from the equipment by releasing and

rolling it fully onto the lift truck rails until it touches the
stop on the rails. Depress both track roller blocking inter -
locks ( 2 ) fully and then move handles ( 3) as far as they can
go toward the mast . Release the track roller blocking inter -
locks. Raise the carriage slightly to release the docking
hooks from the slots in the equipment rail; move the load a
short distance from the equipment , and lower it to just
above floor level before transporting it away from the area .

To remove the lift truck and set the breaker on the floor,
lower the carriage until the breaker is resting on the floor
and the load of the track rollers is no longer being supported
by the lift truck arms. Depress the track roller blocking
interlocks ( 2) slightly and move handles (3) as far as they can
go away from the mast. Do this on both sides. The track
roller blocking interlocks ( 2 ) are now in their raised posi - VB1 Breaker
tion. The lift truck can now be pulled away from the breaker,
but the truck safety latch must be held in the released posi - 1 — Indicator 6 —— Manual Charge

——— Counter
tion by moving the handle ( 4 ) located on the right arm , away 2 Push to Trip Open 7 Nameplate
from the mast. This permits the track rollers to pass under
the latch.
3
4
Open-Close Indicator 8
9
— Manual Close Arm
— Breaker Racking

Lift the breaker for insertion into the equipment as fol-

5 — Charge Indicator 10 — Close Gag Access
Spring

lows. After the breaker has been loaded onto the lift truck
and before raising it from the floor, check to make sure that Fig. 39 Racking Arm Position Indicator Lever

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 After the breaker has been racked fully into the connected REMOTE RACKING ATTACHMENT
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position and then is removed from the unit, the engagement

The breaker can be racked between the “ Disconnect /
and alignment of the primary disconnect fingers on the
breaker studs may be checked with respect to the stationary Test” and “Connected ” positions electrically using the
remote racking device. See DESCRIPTION —
REMOTE

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conductor in the unit . (THE SWITCHGEAR MUST BE
ENERGIZED FOR THIS CHECK .)

Use the racking handle to turn the jackscrew several turns

RACKING ATTACHMENT.
POSITIVE INTERLOCK
toward the connected position, until the shutters are opened The positive interlock functions to prevent racking a
to uncover the opening to the insulation tube and stationary breaker between the “Connect” and “Disconnect / Test”
conductor in the unit. Inspect the impression made in the positions except when the primary contacts are open.
coating of contact lubricant 0282 A2048 P009 in the station-
ary conductor surface by the breaker primary disconnect The positive interlock consists of a bar which protrudes
fingers. from the left side of a closed breaker to engage a slot in
the left-side racking mechanism when the breaker is in
On 1200 and 2000 ampere ratings, there must be heavy either the “Disconnect / Test” or “Connected” position.
impressions of all the lingers on both the top and bottom of When the interlock is engaged the racking mechanism can -
the stationary conductor bar. The impression should extend not be operated (See Fig. 40 .)
back from the front end of the bar a minimum of 1 / 2 inch
and should be no closer than 3 / 16 inch to either side of the To test the function of the positive interlock install a
bar. circuit breaker following the instructions given under
BREAKER INSTALLATION. For the test the control
On 3000 ampere ratings, there must be heavy impressions -
power circuits in the metal clad must be energized.
of all the fingers on the cylindrical conductor . The impres-
sions should extend back from the front end a minimum of Place the breaker in the “ Disconnect / Test” position and
1 / 2 inch. connect the secondary disconnect device by pulling down on
the breaker handle and horizontally inserting the lever arm
fully into the breaker to engage the secondary disconnects.
IF THE CONTACT WIPE IS NOT PROPER, DO NOT -
This will actuate the spring charging motor and charge the
MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENT. COMMUNICATE WITH -
breaker closing springs. BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH
THE NEAREST GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY THIS CHECK , IT IS NECESSARY THAT THE PRI -
# APPARATUS AND SERVICE ENGINEERING OF-
FICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS.
MARY CIRCUITS BE DE-ENERGIZED. Close the
breaker with the control switch on the front of the door then
attempt to insert the racking handle into the hole in the unit
door. A definite stop should be encountered, preventing the
BREAKER RACKING WITH FRONT DOOR CLOSED socket on the racking handle from engaging the racking
The circuit breaker can be racked in and out of the mechanism.
“ Connect” position with the front door of the metal clad - Trip the breaker and rack it into the connected position.
closed. For maximum safety the breaker must always be
racked with the front door closed when primary power is
THE PRIMARY CIRCUITS MUST BE DE ENERGIZED -
BEFORE MAKING THIS CHECK OF THE POSITIVE
connected to the metal-clad. Make sure the breaker is open INTERLOCK. Close the breaker and attempt to insert the
before attempting to rack the breaker. The breaker is in- racking handle into the hole in the unit door. A definite stop
stalled in the metal-clad unit as described in BREAKER should be encountered , preventing the socket on the racking
INSTALLATION . Engage the racking arms and then close handle from engaging the racking mechanism.
the front door of the unit and secure it. Insert the racking
handle into the hole in the left side of the front door and If the interlock does not function as indicated in either of
engage the racking mechanism by pushing it in fully. Rack the above cases DO NOT MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENT.
the breaker by rotating the handle clockwise (60 turns are COMMUNICATE WITH THE NEAREST GENERAL
required ) until a positive stop is felt. The breaker is now in ELECTRIC COMPANY APPARATUS AND SERVICE
the fully connected position and the tape indicator should ENGINEERING OFFICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS.
read “Conn”.
NEGATIVE INTERLOCK
DO NOT EXCEED 60 FT. LBS. TORQUE.
The negative interlock functions to hold the breaker in a
To rack the circuit breaker from the “Connected ” to the
“ Disconnect / Test” position be sure that the breaker is open
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mechanical and electrical trip free mode when it is being
racked between the “ Disconnect / Test” and “Connect” posi-
then turn the handle counterclockwise. tions. As an added precaution, the negative interlock will trip
§ the breaker and hold it trip-free if an attempt is made to

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Racking Shaft
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Slot

Fig. 40 Positive Interlock

operate the racking mechanism when the breaker is closed button . Again , the closing springs will discharge but the
and in either the “ Disconnect / Test ” or “ Connect” position, breaker should remain open.
and the positive interlock fails to function.
If the interlock does not function as indicated in either of
The negative interlock consists of two notched members the above cases DO NOT MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENT.
in the left-side track assembly which operate the negative COMMUNICATE WITH THE NEAREST GENERAL
( trip latch ) interlock roller on the left side of the breaker. ELECTRIC COMPANY APPARATUS AND SERVICE
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Refer to Fig. 41. On the metal clad , one member is stationary ENGINEERING OFFICE FOR ADDITIONAL IN-
and the other is a spring-loaded slide attached to the racking STRUCTIONS.
mechanism. A third member, a notched sliding link, pro - SPRING DISCHARGE INTERLOCK
vides the key lock functions and is described under KEY
LOCKS. See Fig. 42. The spring discharge interlock consists of a notched mem -
To test the function of the negative interlock, install a -
ber in the right side track assembly which activates the
circuit breaker following the instructions given under spring discharge roller on the right side of the breaker. Refer
to Fig. 43.
BREAKER INSTALLATION. For this test the control
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power circuits in the metal clad must be energized . The function of the spring discharge interlock is to pre-
vent the breaker-closing spring from being charged unless
Place the breaker in the “ Disconnect / Test” position and the breaker is in the “Connect ” or “ Disconnect / Test”
connect the secondary disconnect device by pulling down on position or removed from the cubicle . In addition , it will
the breaker handle and inserting the level arm fully into the mechanically discharge the breaker springs when the break -
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breaker. This will actuate the spring charging motor and er is moved between any of the above mentioned positions
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charge the breaker closing springs. Push the sliding link and prevent recharging by opening the close-latch-
located on the front of the left track to the rear. Refer to Fig. monitoring switch in the breaker spring-charging circuit.
42. This will cause the negative interlock roller on the break - To test the function of the spring-discharge interlock , in-
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er to depress and keep the breaker in the trip free mode.
Leave the sliding link in the rear position and attempt stall a circuit breaker following the instructions given under
to close the breaker using the control switch. Nothing should BREAKER INSTALLATION. For this test the control
happen . Now attempt to close the breaker by depressing the -
power circuits in the metal clad must be energized .
manual close button. The closing springs will discharge but
Place the breaker in the “ Disconnect / Test” position and
the breaker should remain open. Return the sliding link to
connect the secondary disconnect device by pulling down on
the forward position .
the breaker handle and inserting the level arm fully in the
breaker. This will actuate the spring-charging motor and
Rack the circuit breaker into the connected position and -
charge the breaker closing springs.
close it either manually or electrically. With the sliding link
in the rear position , attempt to close the breaker using Rack the breaker toward the connected position using the
the control switch. Again , nothing should happen. Now manual racking handle . The spring-discharge interlock
attempt to close the breaker by depressing the manual close should discharge the breaker springs in three to five turns.

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Continue to rack the breaker to the connected position. INTERFERENCE INTERLOCK

Just before reaching the connected position, the spring
charging motor will re re-energized to charge the closing The function of the mechanical interference interlock is to
spring. Close the breaker. Attempt to install the racking permit only breakers with the same ratings to be inserted in
crank. This should not be possible because it should be any specific compartment .
blocked by the positive interlock. Trip the breaker. Rack
the breaker toward the disconnected position.The spring- This interlock consists of two mated comb-like plates,
discharge interlock should discharge the breaker closing one on the equipment and one on the breaker. The equip-
springs in 3 to 5 turns. Continue to rack the breaker to the ment interference plate is permanently fastened to a cross
disconnected position. Re-energize the secondary discon- member located just below the breaker mechanism frame
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nect divice as before to cause the spring charging motor to device panel. (See Fig. 44)
charge the breaker closing springs. Raise th racking arms
to the release position and roll the breaker forward . The TO PREVENT DAMAGE DO NOT REMOVE, RE-
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spring discharge interlock should discharge the breaker PLACE OR READJUST THE RATING INTERFER -
closing springs before traveling 1 / 2 inch. ENCE PLATES ON EITHER THE METAL CLAD -
If the interlock does not function as indicated DO NOT UNIT OR THE POWER VAC* CIRCUIT BREAKER. IN
MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENT. COMMUNICATE WITH CASE OF A PROBLEM CONSULT YOUR NEAREST
THE NEAREST GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY APPARATUS AND
APPARATUS AND SERVICE ENGINEERING OF - SERVICE ENGINEERING OFFICE.
FICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS.
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Fig . 43 Closing Spring Discharge Interlock

CLOSING SPRING GAG INTERLOCK

An interlock is provided at either the front or rear on the
left side of the breaker frame to prevent racking in a breaker
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moved so that the interlock interference may reset to allow
the breaker to be racked .

See breaker instruction book GEK 90207 or GEK 90208

for use of the closing spring blocking device.

CAUTION: Gagging closing springs when they are in the Fig. 44 Interference Interlock
discharged position can damage the breaker. The breaker
side frame may be deformed and / or the gearmotor may be
The second position for padlocks (5) is behind the key
damaged .
lock . A padlock in this slot will prevent any motion of the
KEY LOCKS racking mechanism by keeping the hexagon turning shaft
covered .
On the lefthand breaker racking mechanism track is a
provision for a key lock. The purpose of this lock is to keep STATIONARY AUXILIARY SWITCH
the breaker from closing in the “Test” and “Connect ”
An auxiliary switch can be provided at the bottom of the
positions by operating the negative interlock see Fig. 41 . To
breaker compartment so that additional contacts can be
remove the key (3), push slide ( 1 ) to the rear and extend the
actuated by the operation of the breaker. The breaker will
bolt (4) of the lock into slot. This allows the key to be re-
operate this switch when it is in the “Test ” or “ Connect”
moved and prevents the breaker from closing. The key lock
position. See Fig. 45.
does not prevent motion of the racking mechanism.
BREAKER POSITION SWITCH
PADLOCKS A position switch can be provided at the bottom of a
breaker compartment so that it will be operated by a bracket
Two positions for a possible 3 padlocks each are provided on the breaker frame when the breaker is in the “Connect ”
on the racking mechanism. See Fig. 42. The front position position . When the breaker is withdrawn , a spring will re-
keeps the breaker from closing in the “Test ” and “Connect ” turn the switch to its normal position . See Fig. 45.
position. To obtain this position push slide ( 1 ) Fig. 42 to the
rear and insert the padlock in the slotted opening just SPACE HEATERS
forward of the keylock ( 3). This gives the same interlocking
functions as the keylock and does not block the motion of Space heaters are provided in all outdoor equipment in
the racking mechanism. order to keep the inside temperature several degrees higher

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By maintaining a slight temperature differential, the

heaters help faciliate drying and prevent condensation and
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might occur.

Four 75-watt heaters are provided in each vertical section.

One heater is located in each breaker or auxiliary compart-
ment on the bottom at the rear. One heater is also located at
the bottom of each cable compartment when breakers are
stacked two high. When there is only one breaker per
section both heaters are located in the cable compartment
at the bottom of the section. Heaters may also be located in
transition compartments and in bus ducts if the operating
conditions require them .
Before energizing the heaters, be sure the power source is
of the proper voltage , frequency, and is connected in ac -
cordance with the wiring diagrams furnished with the equip-
ment. Also , be sure to remove all cartons and miscellaneous
material packed inside the units before energizing the
heaters.

The heater circuit should be inspected several times a year

1 — Secondary Coupler to make sure that it is energized .
2 — Position Switch Actuator
Position Switch
3 —
4 — Ground Shoe
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5 Stationary Auxiliary Switch Connect
Position Actuator
6 — Stationary Auxiliary Switch
7 — Stationary Auxiliary Switch Test
Position Actuator

Fig. 45
Stationary Auxiliary Switch and Breaker Position Switch

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION: BEFORE ANY COVERS ARE RE- conditions with mild environments as defined in ANSI Stds.
MOVED OR ANY DOORS OPENED WHICH MAY
PERMIT ACCESS TO THE PRIMARY CIRCUITS, IT
C37 -04 — 1979.
For specific information regarding the maintenance of
IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE CIRCUITS BE DE- devices such as circuit breakers, relays, meters, etc., refer to
ENERGIZED AND BREAKERS BE WITHDRAWN the separate instruction book furnished for each device. The
TO THE TEST POSITION AND TAGGED. test cabinet , which is furnished , provides a convenient
A ten-year preventative maintenance recommendation means for maintaining the circuit breakers.
is effective for Power / Vac* Switchgear shipped after May A permanent record of all maintenance work should be
I , 1982. It is not a guarantee or warranty, but rather a kept , the degree of detail depending on the operating con -
recommendation for preventive maintenance based on ex- ditions. In any event , it will be a valuable reference for sub-
tensive tests and proven reliability. While the user is totally sequent maintenance work and for station operation. It is

^^ responsible for determining his / her own maintenance

policy and inspection routine, this recommendation may be
applied to Power / Vac* Switchgear operating under service
recommended that the records include reports of tests made,
the condition of equipment , repairs and adjustments that
were made .

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sulated in order to reduce the size of the equipment . How of abnormal wear or overheating . Discoloration of the
ever, this insulation, except in one or two instances, requires silvered surfaces is not ordinarily harmful unless
a certain amount of air gap between phases and to ground atmospheric conditions cause deposits such as sul-
to complete the insulation. Inserting any object in this air phides on the contacts. If necessary, the deposits can be
space when equipment is energized , whether it be a tool or removed with a good grade of silver polish.
a part of the body, may under certain conditions short cir-
cuit this air gap and may cause a breakdown in the primary Sandpaper, steel wool or abrasive cleaners should
circuit to ground and cause serious damage or injury or -
never be used on silver plated parts.
both.
Before replacing breaker, apply a thin coat of contact
Care should be exercised in the maintenance and check- lubricant 0282 A2048 P009 to breaker studs for lubri-
ing procedures that accidental tripping or operation is not cation .
initiated .
5. Check to see that all anchor bolts and bolts in the
structure are tight. Check tightness and continuity of
all control connections and wiring .

6. If the switchgear is equipped with heaters, check to see

that all heaters are energized and operating.
RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE
Inspect individual heater elements and replace any
The switchgear structure and connections should be given
which have failed .
the following overall maintenance at each maintenance
period . All maintenance work must be done with both the 7. All louvered exterior openings in outdoor equipment
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primary and control power circuits de energized . are furnished with air filters. The foam filter elements
should be removed , washed in warm soapy water,
1 . Thoroughly clean the equipment, preferably using a
rinsed , dried and then re-assembled at least annually.
heavy-duty vacuum cleaner to remove all dust and
other accumulations. Wipe clean the buses and sup- -
Elements should be inspected before re assembly and
replaced if any signs of deterioration are evident .
ports. Inspect the buses and connections carefully for
evidence of overheating or weakening of the insula- INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACRYLIC PAINT FINISH
tion .
The outside of outdoor switchgear has an acrylic paint
2. Measure the resistance to ground and between phases finish providing improved resistance to all atmospheric con-
of the insulation of buses and connections with a 1000 ditions, longer life and less maintenance than with ordinary
or 2500 volt megger. Since definite limits cannot be paint finishes .
given for satisfactory insulation resistance values, a
record must be kept of the reading. Weakening of the PAINT REFINISH/REPAIR
insulation from one maintenance period to the next
can be recognized from the recorded readings. The The STANDARD exterior finish for Indoor and Out -
readings should be taken under similar conditions each door equipment is acrylic enamel ANSI 61 light gray, G. E.
time if possible , and the record should include the number (0282A4534P001).
temperature and humidity.

High-potential tests are not required , but if it seems

SPECIAL exterior finishes ( optional): ANSI 24 blue
gray (0282 A 4534 P002), Berkshire ( medium ) green
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advisable , based on the insulation resistance tests or (0282 A4534 P003) and ANSI 70 sky-gray (0282A4534 P004 )
after repairs, the test voltage should not exceed 14 kV are acrylic lacquer.
alternating current for 4.16 kV and 27 kV alternating
current for 13.8 kV equipment. These voltages are 75 If it is necessary to refinish or repair the paint finish, one
percent of factory test voltages and are in accordance of the following procedures should be used to secure the
with ANSI standards. best adhesion of the paint to the original finish .

Voltage transformers and control power transformers, A. REFINISHING WITH ACRYLIC ENAMEL
surge arresters and surge suppressors must be discon - After lightly sanding, feathering and cleaning the area to
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nected during high voltage testing. be refinished , apply a coat of good acrylic enamel primer-
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sealer (0282A4534 P005 ). Air dry the primer for 1 / 2 hour,
then apply the finish color coat of acrylic enamel.
3. Clean racking mechanism and lubricate jack screws
and gears with lubricant 0282 A 2048 P009. A periodic
overhaul of the racking system should be carried out if
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If the area is to be spray coated , thin the acrylic enamel
with (0282 A4534 P006 ). (This thinning is only necessary if
more than 500 operations are expected in its lifeline. the paint was received in a five gallon drum.) Use one (1) part

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thinner to four (4 ) parts enamel as a starting point to obtain For prices, refer to the nearest office of the General
the correct spraying viscosity. When paint is received in Electric Company.
less than five gallon quantities the paint has been factory-
If insulation material, such as tape , is required , it must be
thinned . Both the primer and paint should be applied only
ordered separately from 0282 A4530 . ( Fig. 31 )
when the temperature is above 55 degrees fahrenheit.

B. REFINISHING WITH ACRYLIC LACQUER If parts listed separately are to be assembled at the
After lightly sanding, feathering and cleaning the area to factory , order must so state .
be refinished , apply a coat of good acrylic lacquer primer- Not all parts shown herein will be used on all equipment .
sealer (0282 A4534 P005 ). Air-dry the primer for 1 / 2 hour, Parts not used in original equipment should not be ordered
then apply the finish color coat of acrylic lacquer. as renewal parts. Complete listings of the recommended
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If the area is to be spray coated , thin the acrylic lacquer renewal parts are shown in GEK 3967 IF and GEK 86132 A
with a blush resistant thinner (0282 A4534 P007 ). (This thin- for ML-17 and ML-18 mechanisms respectively.
ning is only necessary if the paint was received in a five
gallon drum .) Use one ( l ) part thinner to one ( 1 ) part lacquer
as a starting point to obtain the correct spraying viscosity.
When paint is received in less than five gallon quantities, the
paint has been factory-thinned . Both the primer and paint
should be applied only when the temperature is above 55
degrees fahrenheit.

RENEWAL PARTS

ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS
Renewal parts should be ordered from the Switchgear
Operations.

Always specify the requisition number on which the

equipment was originally furnished .

Specify the quantity , reference number, description and

this bulletin number; and if possible, pictures of the dam-
aged area .

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GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

SWITCHGEAR OPERATION
BURLINGTON, IOWA 52601

GENERAL ELECTRIC

4 - 84 PRINTED IN U S A .