S&C Series 2000 Circuit-Switchers Model 2030 – With Vertical Interrupters and Without

Outdoor Transmission Disconnect 69 kV through 230 kV

Installation and Operation

Table of Contents
Section Page Section Page

Introduction Installation
Qualified Persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Before Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Read this Instruction Sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Installing the Mounting Pedestals and
Retain this Instruction Sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 High-Speed Base. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Proper Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Installing the Interrupters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Usual Operating Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Installing the Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Special Warranty Provisions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Connecting the Operator to the High-Speed
Warranty Qualifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Power Train . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting Conductors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Safety Information
Remove the Interrupter Containers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Understanding Safety Alert Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Setting up the Operator and Checkout. . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Following Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Replacement Instructions and Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Operation
Location of Safety Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Understanding Trip-Free Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Electrical Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Manual Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Shipping and Handling Understanding the Gas-Pressure Indicator and Safety
Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Relief Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Packing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Understanding the Optional Remote
Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Gas-Density Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Inspection Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

March 6, 2017
© S&C Electric Company 1986-2017, all rights reserved Instruction Sheet 716-500
Introduction

Qualified Persons
WARNING
The equipment covered by this publication must be installed, operated, and maintained
by qualified persons who are knowledgeable in the installation, operation, and mainte-
nance of substation and overhead electric power distribution equipment along with the
associated hazards. A qualified person is one who is trained and competent in:
• The skills and techniques necessary to distinguish exposed live parts from non-live
parts of electrical equipment
• The skills and techniques necessary to determine the proper approach distances cor-
responding to the voltages to which the qualified person will be exposed
• The proper use of the special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment,
insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools for working on or near exposed
energized parts of electrical equipment
These instructions are intended only for such qualified persons. They are not intended to
be a substitute for adequate training and experience in safety procedures for this type of
equipment.

Read this
NOTICE
Instruction Sheet
“Thoroughly and carefully read this instruction sheet and all materials included in the
product’s S&C Instruction Handbook before installing or operating your S&C Series 2000
Circuit-Switcher, Model 2030. Familiarize yourself with the Safety Information and Safety
Precautions on pages 4 through 8.

Retain this This instruction sheet is a permanent part of your S&C Series 2000 Circuit-Switcher,
Instruction Sheet Model 2030. These instructions should be stored in the Series 2000 Switch Operator using
the instruction manual holder. The latest version is available online in PDF format at
sandc.com/Support/Product-Literature.asp.

Proper Application
WARNING
The equipment in this publication must be selected for a specific application. The
application must be within the ratings furnished for the equipment. The ratings for this
circuit-switcher are listed on the nameplate on the front of the switch operator. Additional
application information can be found in Specification Bulletin 716-31.

Usual Operating Series 2000 Circuit-Switchers will perform as intended at temperatures within the range
Conditions of –40°C to +40°C (–35°C to +40°C for 161-kV and 230-kV models), at altitudes of up to 5000
feet, and at wind loadings of up to 90 miles (145 km) per hour. Further, Series 2000 Circuit-
Switchers, when installed with the recommended S&C anchor bolts and with flexible-conductor
connections at all six terminal pads, are capable of withstanding seismic loading of 0.2g
ground acceleration in any direction and performing as intended during such loading and
afterward. For applications at temperatures not within the specified range, at higher altitudes,
at higher wind loadings, or where higher seismic-withstand capabilities are required, refer
to the nearest S&C Sales Office.

2   S&C Instruction Sheet 716-500

 Introduction

Special Warranty The standard warranty contained in the seller’s standard conditions of sale, as set forth in
Provisions Price Sheet 150, applies to S&C Series 2000 Circuit-Switchers and associated options, except
that the first paragraph of said warranty is replaced by the following:
(1) General: The seller warrants to the purchaser for a period of five years from the
date of shipment that the equipment delivered will be of the kind and quality specified in the
contract description and will be free of defects of workmanship and material. Should any
failure to conform to this warranty appear under proper and normal use within five years
after the date of shipment, the seller agrees, upon prompt notification thereof and confirma-
tion that the equipment has been stored, installed, operated, inspected, and maintained in
accordance with recommendations of the seller and standard industry practice, to correct
the nonconformity either by repairing any damaged or defective parts of the equipment, or
(at seller’s option) by shipment of necessary replacement parts.
Replacement parts provided by the seller under the warranty for the original equipment will
be covered by the original-equipment warranty for its duration. Replacement parts purchased
separately will be covered by the warranty contained in the seller’s standard conditions of
sale, as set forth in Price Sheet 150.

Warranty Warranty of Series 2000 Circuit-Switchers is contingent upon both of the following:
Qualifications • Installation and adjustment of Series 2000 Circuit-Switchers in accordance with S&C’s
applicable instruction sheets
• Conformance with the inspection recommendations defined in S&C Instruction Sheet
716-590

S&C Instruction Sheet 716-500   3

Safety Information

Understanding Several types of safety-alert messages may appear throughout this instruction sheet and on
Safety-Alert labels and tags attached to the S&C Series 2000 Circuit-Switcher, Model 2030. Familiarize
yourself with these types of messages and the importance of these various signal words:
Messages
DANGER
“DANGER” identifies the most serious and immediate hazards that will likely result in
serious personal injury or death if instructions, including recommended precautions, are
not followed.

WARNING
“WARNING” identifies hazards or unsafe practices that can result in serious personal
injury or death if instructions, including recommended precautions, are not followed.

CAUTION
“CAUTION” identifies hazards or unsafe practices that can result in minor personal injury
if instructions, including recommended precautions, are not followed.

NOTICE
“NOTICE” identifies important procedures or requirements that can result in product or
property damage if instructions are not followed.

Following Safety If you do not understand any portion of this instruction sheet and need assistance, contact
Instructions your nearest S&C Sales Office or S&C Authorized Distributor. Their telephone numbers are
listed on S&C’s website www.sandc.com, or call S&C Headquarters at (773) 338-1000; in
Canada, call S&C Electric Canada Ltd. At (416) 249-9171.

NOTICE

Thoroughly and carefully read this instruction sheet

before installing your S&C Series 2000 Circuit-Switcher
Model 2030.

Replacement If you need additional copies of this instruction sheet, contact your nearest S&C Sales Office,
Instructions S&C Authorized Distributor, S&C Headquarters, or S&C Electric Canada Ltd.
and Labels It is important that any missing, damaged, or faded labels on the equipment be replaced
immediately. Replacement labels are available by contacting your nearest S&C Sales Office,
S&C Authorized Distributor, S&C Headquarters, or S&C Electric Canada Ltd.

4   S&C Instruction Sheet 716-500

 Safety Information

Location of Safety Labels

B E E E
F
C
G

Reorder Information for Safety Information

Location Safety Alert Message Description Part Number

A CAUTION Transition box contains a stop bracket and spacer… G-5807■

B CAUTION Remove the interrupter operating-rod holding bracket and spacer… G-5951■

C INFORMATION Connecting-Pin Installation G-5685●

D INFORMATION Coupling Preparation G-5684■

E WARNING Do not lift switch with this bracket… G-5713▲

F WARNING Do not remove steel over wrapper until installation is complete… G-5699▲

G WARNING Do not remove… G-5993▲

■ This label contains important instructions and should be promptly replaced if illegible or missing.
● This is a tag that is to be removed and discarded after the switch is installed and adjusted.
▲ This label is affixed to the shipping package and will be removed and discarded after the switch is installed and adjusted.

S&C Instruction Sheet 716-500   5

Safety Information

Location of Safety Labels

N
K

L
Q Not visible in photo

M
R Not visible in photo

Reorder Information for Safety Information

Location Safety Alert Message Description Part Number

H INFORMATION Attaching Operator Connecting Link G-5792■

J INFORMATION Instruction – Operation, Gas Pressure Indicator, and Manual Handle G-5672●

48Vdc G-5948-1

K CAUTION Control Voltage 125Vdc G-5948-2

115 V 60 Hz G-5948-3

L INFORMATION Coupling Preparation G-5939■

M CAUTION Do not apply control voltage or insert motor-and-closing circuit fuseholder. G-5959▲

N CAUTION Do not apply control voltage to this device… G-5946▲

P CAUTION Do not attempt to close Circuit-Switcher using manual trip lever… G-6222

Q CAUTION Connect the interphase drive lever… G-5949■

R CAUTION Connect the insulated operating rod… G-5950■

■ This label contains important instructions and should be promptly replaced if illegible or missing.
● This is a tag that is to be removed and discarded after the switch is installed and adjusted.
▲ This label is affixed to the shipping package and will be removed and discarded after the switch is installed and adjusted.

6   S&C Instruction Sheet 716-500

 Safety Information

ÇCAUTION
Transition box contains a stop bracket and spacer

A
which must be removed during installation, in the
manner described in the S&C instruction sheet G-5807■
furnished with this Circuit-Switcher. Failure to do so
can result in damage to the Circuit-Switcher when
operated.

G-5807 Rev. 003

S&C ELECTRIC COMPANY
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60626 MADE IN U.S.A. J G-5672●

Ç CAUTION
REMOVE the interrupter operating-rod holding bracket, stop bracket and
spacer during installation.

B These packing parts are used to secure the switch during shipping and
installation. Instructions for when to remove the packing are in the Series
2000 Circuit-Switcher installation instruction sheet.
G-5951■
Failure to remove the packing may result in equipment damage or injury.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
G-5951 Rev. 001 MADE IN U.S.A.

CONTROL VOLTAGE: 48V DC

Connecting-Pin Installation CAUTION: Polarity Must Be Maintained G-5948-1
Connecting Pin + –
Pin Link, connecting -1
POSITIVE NEGATIVE
Retaining
Clip pin, and pin retain-
ing clip must be posi-
tioned as shown. CONTROL VOLTAGE: 125V DC
CAUTION: Polarity Must Be Maintained
C Link
IMPORTANT:
After connecting
link to coupling, G-5685● K + –
G-5948-2
Stop remove 5/16 screw,
Bracket
stop bracket, and -2
POSITIVE NEGATIVE
spacer before operat-
5/16 Screw ing Circuit-Switcher.
Spacer CONTROL VOLTAGE: 115V 60 HZ
S&C ELECTRIC COMPANY
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
G-5948-3
G-5685R1 MADE IN U.S.A.
-3

INSTRUCTION FOR FUSE SLUGS

For Series 2000 Operators

When the Circuit-Switcher is ready to be placed in service, the motor-and-closing

circuit fuses can—at the user’s option—be replaced with the enclosed slugs. This
practice is recommended for increased reliability because low-voltage fuses can be

D
damaged by the repeated inrush current experienced during normal Circuit-
G-5684■
L
Switcher opening and closing operations and can thus sneak out, leaving the
Circuit-Switcher inoperable.
Before replacing these fuses with slugs, make certain that the control-source
G-5939■
battery is adequately protected to prevent discharge, using fuses or circuit breakers
located at the battery bus.

G-5939 REV. 001 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS MADE IN U.S.A.

Ç WARNING
E
DO NOT LIFT SWITCH WITH THIS BRACKET.
BRACKET MAY ONLY BE USED TO LIFT INTERRUPTER
AND SUPPORT COLUMN.
G-5713▲
DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT OR PERSONAL INJURY MAY

M
RESULT.
S&C ELECTRIC COMPANY
G-5713 REV. 001 MADE IN U.S.A.
G-5959▲
Ç WARNING
DO NOT remove steel outer wrapper until installation

F
is complete.

Interrupter contains gas under pressure. G-5699▲

Injury or damage to equipment may result. S&C Series 2000 Circuit-Switcher Models 2030

CAUTION
Do not apply control voltage to this device or manually operate it until installation has been
PRESSURE SENSITIVE STRIP REVERSE SIDE ONLY

PRESSURE SENSITIVE STRIP REVERSE SIDE ONLY

completed and the following items have been checked. Damage to the Circuit-Switcher can result!
S&C ELECTRIC COMPANY
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60626 1. At each transition box: 3. All bolted connections have been securely
G-5699 Rev.003 M A D E I N U. S. A .
tightened.

N
• The operating-rod holding bracket, stop
bracket, and spacer have been removed 4. At the operator:

G-5946▲
from the interrupter
• Correct polarity has been observed on
• The interrupter coupling has been dc-control-voltage models.
connected to its insulated operating
rod link.

Ç WARNING
2. In the Circuit-Switcher base:
• The interphase drive lever has been
connected to the operator uni-ball coupling
• The adjustable locking rod attached to the
interphase drive lever has been removed.
Refer to the S&C instruction sheet furnished with this Circuit-Switcher.
G-5946

DO NOT remove steel outer

wrapper until installation is
complete. Ç CAUTION
G Interrupter contains gas under
G-5993▲
pressure. Do not attempt to close
Circuit-Switcher using
Injury or damage to equipment manual trip lever.
may result.
S&C ELECTRIC COMPANY
P Damage to mechanism
G-6222
may result.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
G-5993 REV. 003 MADE IN U.S.A.

S&C ELECTRIC COMPANY

CHICAGO ILLINOIS

H G-5792 G-6222 Rev. 001

ÇCAUTION
CONNECT the interphase drive lever to the operator uni-ball coupling with
the attached pin.

Q An adjustable locking rod is provided to assist in making the connection. The

locking rod must be removed after installation. The locking rod is used to
secure the switch during shipping and installation. Instructions for when to
G-5949■
remove the locking rod and how to connect the interphase drive are in the
Series 2000 Circuit-Switcher installation instruction sheet.
Failure to properly install the drive lever may result in equipment damage or
injury. S&C ELECTRIC COMPANY
G-5949 Rev. 001 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60626 MADE IN U.S.A.

Ç CAUTION
CONNECT the insulated operating rod to the interphase drive in the cross
base using the attached pin.

R Instructions for making the connection are in the Series 2000 Circuit-Switcher
installation instruction sheet. G-5950■
Failure to connect interphase drive pin may result in equipment damage or
injury.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
G-5950 Rev. 001 MADE IN U.S.A.

S&C Instruction Sheet 716-500   7

Safety Precautions

DANGER
Series 2000 Circuit-Switchers operate at high voltage. Failure to observe these
precautions will result in serious personal injury or death.
Some of these precautions may differ from company operating procedures and rules.
Where a discrepancy exists, users should follow their company’s operating procedures
and rules.

1. QUALIFIED PERSONS. Access to substation switching 5. ENERGIZED COMPONENTS. Always consider all parts
equipment must be restricted only to qualified persons. live until de-energized, tested, and grounded.
See “Qualified Persons” on page 2. 6. CIRCUIT-SWITCHER POSITION. Always confirm the
2. SAFETY PROCEDURES. Always follow safe operating Open/Close position of circuit-switcher by visually
procedures and rules. observing the position of the switch position indicator
3. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. Always use located on the high-speed base. Switches may be
suitable protective equipment such as rubber gloves, energized from either side.
rubber mats, hard hats, safety glasses, and flash clothing 7. MAINTAINING PROPER CLEARANCE. Always
in accordance with safe operating procedures and rules. maintain proper clearance from energized components.
4. SAFETY LABELS AND TAGS. Do not remove or 8. OPERATION. Circuit making and breaking is involved in
obscure any of the “DANGER,” “WARNING,” “CAUTION,” the normal operation of this interrupter switch.To operate,
or “NOTICE,” labels and tags. Remove tags ONLY if follow the operating procedure as outlined in this
instructed to do so. Instruction Sheet starting on page 27.

8   S&C Instruction Sheet 716-500

 Shipping and Handling

Inspection The shipment contains:

Examine the shipment for damage as soon after receipt • Three interrupters, mounted to the high-speed base for
as possible, preferably before removal from the carrier’s shipping along with their associated insulating support
conveyance. Check the bill of lading to make sure all shipping columns
skids, crates, and containers listed are present.
• A single high-speed base, enclosing the high-speed
If there is visible loss and/or damage: power train.
1. Notify the delivering carrier immediately. • The appropriate number of mounting pedestals (A single
2. Ask for a carrier inspection. pedestal is used for Circuit-Switchers rated 69 kV (with
3. Note the condition of the shipment on all copies of the
48-inch phase spacing); a set of two pedestals is used for
delivery receipt. Circuit-Switchers rated 69 kV (with 84-inch phase spac-
ing), 115 kV and 138 kV; a set of three pedestals is used
4. File a claim with the carrier.
for Circuit-Switchers rated 161 kV and 230 kV
If concealed damage is discovered:
• A Series 2000 Circuit-Switcher Operator
1. Notify the delivering carrier within 15 days of receipt of • A container of miscellaneous operating-mechanism
shipment.
components and hardware—all individually identified
2. Ask for a carrier inspection.
• Any optional features specified, such as a grounding
3. File a claim with the carrier. switch
Also notify S&C Electric Company in all instances of loss
and/or damage. DANGER
DO NOT disassemble or modify the interrupters. The
Packing interrupters are pressurized at 75 PSIG. Serious injury
can result.
An S&C catalog drawing can be found in a water-resistant
envelope attached to the wrapper around one of the insulating
support columns. Study this drawing carefully and check the
bill of material to verify all parts are at hand. The Model 2030 Storage
Series 2000 Circuit-Switcher shipment should include the NOTICE
following items, as shown in Figures 1, 2a and 2b on pages
10 and 11. Connect control power to the switch operator when
storing it outdoors. The Series 2000 Switch Operator is
CAUTION equipped with a space heater that must be energized
during storage to prevent condensation and corrosion
Do not intermingle components from different
within the operator enclosure.
installations. Series 2000 Circuit-Switchers are
completely factory assembled and thoroughly tested.
If the circuit-switcher must be stored before installation,
To speed installation and maintain proper adjustment
keep it in a clean, dry, corrosion-free area to protect it from
of the circuit-switcher and its operator, it is imperative
damage. Make sure each skid rests firmly on the ground and
that components belonging to a specific circuit-switcher
is reasonably level. Shoring under the skids may be necessary
installation not be mixed with components belonging to if the ground is uneven. If storing outdoors, connect control
a different installation. For this reason, each Series 2000 power to the space heater inside the Series 2000 Switch
Circuit-Switcher is serially numbered. This serial number Operator per the wiring diagram furnished. Inspect the
appears on the circuit-switcher base, the mounting circuit-switcher regularly when storing for prolonged periods.
pedestals, and the operator.
Mixing parts from different circuit-switchers will result NOTICE
in significant damage to the switch operator and Please complete and mail the circuit-switcher registration
misoperation of the circuit-switcher. card (enclosed in a vinyl envelope located inside the
operator) after the circuit-switcher has been installed.
S&C maintains an historical record—by serial number—of The information requested on this card is vital to ensure
every circuit-switcher it produces. This record lists informa- prompt notification in the event field modifications are
tion pertinent to each installation, such as application, date of needed.
shipment, and any service performed by S&C factory service
specialists. This record is an invaluable reference for future
maintenance, modifications or replacements.

S&C Instruction Sheet 716-500   9

Installation

Before Starting
Pressure-relief device
CAUTION and low-gas indicator
Do not remove the containers from the interrupters or the Interrupter
plastic bubble-wrap from the insulating support columns
until the installation is complete.

NOTICE
Bolted and Pinned Connections: A typical bolted con-
nection for field assembly requires one flat washer under
the cap screw and one under the nut. When self-locking
hex nuts are specified, it is essential that the threads of Insulating support
the associated cap screws be lubricated with a general column
purpose grease to facilitate tightening. All pins used in
the field assembly should also be lubricated to facilitate
insertion.

Switch position
indicator
High-speed
base
(power train)
Operator

Operator support
plate

Figure 1. Model 2030 Circuit-Switcher rated 138 kV.

Insulating Operating
support mechanism
column Interrupter components
Lifting and hardware
angles

High-speed base Mounting pedestals Shipping skid

Circuit-Switcher rated 69 kV though 138 kV

Figure 2a. Typical shipment of Model 2030 Series 2000 Circuit-

Switcher. Operator is shipped on a separate skid. (69-138 kV)

10   S&C Instruction Sheet 716-500

 Installation

STEP 1. For circuit-switchers rated 69 kV through 138 kV: Insulating

Cut the steel straps that bind the mounting pedestals Components Interrupter support column
to the high-speed base and the straps that bind the and hardware
container of operating mechanism components
and hardware and the straps that bind the pole-
units using a steel strapping cutter. See Figure 2a
on page 10.
For circuit-switchers rated 161 kV and 230 kV:
Cut the steel straps binding the container of mis-
cellaneous operating-mechanism components and
hardware. See Figure 2b.

CAUTION Shipping support High-speed base Shipping channel

Circuit-Switcher rated 161 kV though 230 kV
The foundations and anchor bolts for S&C mounting
pedestals must be designed to meet the loading limits Figure 2b. Typical shipment of Model 2030 Series 2000 Circuit-
specified in S&C Data Bulletin 716-61. Switcher. Operator is shipped on a separate skid. (161-230 kV)

Failure to meet these loading limits can result in personal

injury and equipment damage.
Two nuts and two flat washers
Pedestal provide leveling means
Installing the Mounting Pedestals and
Anchor bolts
High-Speed Base
Concrete pad
STEP 2. Install each pedestal as follows:
(a) Install the lower set of anchor bolt nuts and flat
washers onto the pre-installed anchor bolts. Level
all anchor bolts to the same height, leaving space
below and above the bolt for leveling. See Figure 3.
(b) Install the temporary eyebolts into the holes
provided at the top of the mounting pedestal. Attach Figure 3. Pedestal anchor-bolt mounting detail.
the lifting slings to the eyebolts. See Figure 4.
(c) Lift the pedestal over the anchor bolts. Before low-
ering, make sure the grounding pad is positioned
properly for the installation. Refer to the accompa-
nying catalog drawing for details. See Figure 4. Eye bolts
(d) Lower the pedestal onto the anchor bolt nuts and
flat washers. Loosely secure a flat washer and nut to
each anchor bolt. See Figure 3. Remove lifting
slings and eyebolts.
(e) Adjust the lower set of anchor-bolt nuts to plumb
and level the pedestal. The upper set of anchor bolt
nuts should remain loosely attached. See Figure 3.

Grounding pad

Figure 4. Lift the pedestal into position.

S&C Instruction Sheet 716-500   11

Installation

STEP 3. For circuit-switchers rated 69 kV through 138 kV:

Shipping cover
Attach the lifting angles to the circuit-switcher Interrupter lifting
base using ½-13 x 1¼ hex-head galvanized steel cap bracket
Transition box
screws, flat washers, and nuts furnished. See
Figure 5. Securely tighten the cap screws, and then
attach four suitable lifting slings to the lifting an-
Access
gles. Unbolt the base from the shipping skids and cover
lift the base—with interrupters and insulating
support columns attached—on top of the mounting
pedestals as shown on the catalog drawing. Avoid
sudden starts and stops. Verify that the SWITCH-
POSITION indicator on the base is visible on the
desired side. (This is also the side on which the
operator door will open.) See Figure 5.
For Circuit-Switchers rated 161 kV and 230 kV: Lifting angle
Attach four suitable lifting slings to the eyebolts Interrupter shipping bracket
connected to the two inboard shipping channels. and clamps
See Figure 6. Unbolt all four shipping channels Figure 5. Hoist the high-speed base using a crane, 69-kV through
from the shipping supports. Also unbolt and dis- 138-kV circuit-switchers.
card the two outboard shipping channels from the
circuit-switcher base, as shown in Figure 6, but
retain the associated ½-13 x 1¾ galvanized steel
cap screws, flat washers, and nuts. Do not unbolt
the two inboard shipping channels from the circuit-
switcher base. Now, lift the base—with interrupters Interrupter lifting bracket
and insulating support columns attached (including Transition
the support angles and support braces for the insu- box
lating support columns)—on top of the mounting
Shipping
pedestals, as shown on the catalog drawing. Avoid cover
sudden starts and stops. Verify that the SWITCH-
POSITION indicator on the base is visible on the Access
Support angle
cover
desired side. (This is also the side on which the
operator door will open.) See Figure 6. Support
brace
Remove and discard the three sets of support
angles and their associated hardware. Also remove
and discard the three support braces and their asso-
ciated hardware. Leave the shipping covers on top
of the insulating support column transition boxes.

CAUTION
Outboard shipping Interrupter shipping Outboard shipping
The operator directly drives the interrupters open and channel (removed) bracket and clamps channel (removed)
closed through a high-speed power train leading from Figure 6. Hoist the high-speed base using a crane, 161-kV and
the top of the operator, through a horizontal interphase 230-kV circuit-switchers.
linkage enclosed in a steel-sheathed box-type base, to
reciprocating-action insulated operating rods that pass
through the center of the insulating support columns.
Permanently lubricated bearings are used throughout
the power train. The high-speed base has been fully
pre-assembled and adjusted at the factory. DO NOT
disassemble the high-speed base or high-speed
power train. Damage to the high-speed base and
personal injury may result.

12   S&C Instruction Sheet 716-500

 Installation

STEP 4. Loosely bolt the high-speed base to the mounting

pedestals using the ⅝-11 × 2¼ hex-head galvanized
steel cap screws, flat washers, and self- High-s
peed b
ase
locking hex nuts furnished. Lubricate the bolts to Bolts
facilitate tightening, and then, using a level, verify Shims
that the high-speed base is horizontal, both length- (if required)
wise and sideways. Adjust the lower set of anchor
bolt nuts at the pedestals to achieve level.
STEP 5. Securely bolt the high-speed base to the mounting
pedestals. If necessary, install shims between the
high-speed base and the pedestals to compensate
for any gaps greater than ⅛-inch between the Pedestal
mating surfaces. See Figure 7.
Tighten the bolts on the high-speed base to
75 ft./lbs. Figure 7. Shim the high-speed base for gaps of more than ⅛-inch
STEP 6. Check the lower set of anchor-bolt nuts at each (3.18 mm).
mounting pedestal to verify that all nuts are in
contact with the bottom of the pedestal. Hand-
tighten the anchor-bolt nuts as necessary, and then
securely tighten the upper set of anchor-bolt nuts at
each mounting pedestal. See Figure 3 on page 11.
STEP 7. For circuit-switchers rated 69 kV through 138 kV:
Remove and discard the lifting angles, but retain
the associated ½-13 × 1¼ galvanized steel cap
screws, flat washers, and nuts. See Figure 5 on
page 12.
For circuit-switchers rated 161 kV and 230 kV:
Remove and discard the inboard shipping channels,
but retain the associated ½-13 × 1¾ galvanized steel
cap screws, flat washers, and nuts. See Figure 6
on page 12.
Figure 8. Remove bottom plates from high-speed base.
Remove the remaining hardware used to attach
the bottom plates adjacent to the operator support
tube mounting plate. See Figure 8. Put the bottom
plates and hardware aside on a clean surface. Also
remove the ¾-inch stainless-steel pin and cotter
pin from the interphase drive lever enclosed in the Pin and cotter pin
high-speed base. See Figure 9. Retain these pins for
re-use in Step 17 on page 19.

Figure 9. Remove the ¾-inch stainless-steel pin and cotter pin

from the interphase-drive lever inside the high-speed base.

S&C Instruction Sheet 716-500   13

Installation

STEP 8. Note the direction of the lower terminal pad

Transition box Terminal pad
on each insulating support column. See the catalog
drawing. See Figure 10. If the alternate terminal-
pad position is desired, remove the ½-13 × 1½ hex-
head stainless steel cap screws and flat washers
used to attach the transition box to the insulating
support column. Turn the transition box 180 de-
grees, then replace and securely tighten the
½-13 × 1½ cap screws.

(4) ½-13 X 1½-inch

stainless steel
capscrews

Figure 10. Terminal pad orientation can be rotated 180 degrees.

Installing the Interrupters Lifting sling

NOTICE Interrupter lifting bracket

Interrupters are numbered “Pole1,” “Pole 2,” and “Pole 3.”
Make sure to install the interrupter to its corresponding
insulating support column. Please note that the pole
numbers do not have to correspond with your system’s
phase designations.

STEP 9. Attach a lifting sling to the lifting bracket on one of

the interrupters. See Figure 11. Remove and discard
the clamps and associated ½-inch galvanized steel
hardware that fasten the interrupter shipping ½-inch –13 stainless steel
bracket to the high-speed base. See Figure 12 on studs, Belleville washers, and
page 15. Carefully lift the interrupter somewhat stainless-steel hex-head nuts
higher than the top of the transition box of its
associated insulating support column. Remove the
four ½-13 stainless steel hex nuts and Belleville Shipping cover (removed)
washers used to attach the interrupter shipping Positioning marks
bracket to the threaded studs on the interrupter.
Transition box
Discard the shipping bracket, but retain the
Belleville washers and nuts for re-use in Step 11(e).
Access cover (removed)

Shipping cover

Figure 11. Lift the interrupter over the insulating support column.

14   S&C Instruction Sheet 716-500

 Installation

STEP 10. Prepare the interrupter for attachment to its

insulating support column as follows:
(a) Remove and discard the two #10-32 screws that
Shipping bracket
connect the operating-rod holding bracket (marked
with a black/yellow striped label) for shipment. See
Figure 13.

CAUTION
Keep hands clear of the operating rod when remov-
ing the shipping bracket. The insulated operating rod is
under pressure. Removal of the bracket may result in the
operating rod quickly moving down approximately 3/8-
inch. Injury to the hands may result. Shipping clamps

(b) Pull the holding bracket to move the operating rod Figure 12. Attach a lifting sling to one of the interrupters. Remove
to its fully Open position. See Figure 13. the hardware securing the shipping clamps to the base. Lift the
interrupter off of the base. Remove the hardware securing the
(c) Remove the connecting pin used to attach the hold- clamp to the interrupter. Retain the hardware. Discard the ship-
ing bracket to the coupling. Retain the connecting ping bracket.
pin for re-use in Step 11(f). See Figure 13. Discard
the holding brackets.

Coupling
#10–32 screws Connecting pin

Operating-rod holding
bracket (marked with a black/
yellow striped label)

Operating rod in shipping Operating rod in fully open

position position

Figure 13. Prepare the interrupter for attachment to the insulat-

ing support column.

S&C Instruction Sheet 716-500   15

Installation

STEP 11. Attach the interrupter to its insulating support

column as follows:
(a) Remove and discard the shipping cover on top of
the transition box. See Figure 11 on page 14, inset.
(b) Thoroughly wire-brush the top of the transition box
and mating surface on the interrupter, and
immediately apply a liberal coating of Burndy
Penetrox® A (available from Burndy Corporation)
or equivalent aluminum-connector compound to
the brushed surfaces.
(c) Remove the four 5∕16-18 × ¾ hex-head stainless-steel
cap screws used to attach the access cover to the
side of the transition box. Remove the cover and
place it and the hardware on a clean surface. See
Figure 11 on page 14. Also remove the cloth bag
containing the hardware that will be used for con- Figure 14. Align the positioning mark on the interrupter with
necting the interrupter coupling to the operating the mark on the transition box.
rod link in Step 11(f).
Slot (coincides Spacer (marked with a
(d) Make certain the positioning mark stamped on the black/yellow striped label)
with cross hole)
bottom of the interrupter is aligned with the
position mark stamped on the top of the transition
box. See Figure 14.
(e) Lower the interrupter onto the transition box. One
of the ½-13 stainless steel studs on the interrupter
is longer than the other three to aid in aligning the Connecting
interrupter with the transition box. Reattach a pin
½-inch Belleville washer and a ½-12 stainless steel
hex nut, retained from Step 9, to each of the four
studs. Lubricate the nuts to facilitate tightening.
Tighten each nut securely.
5⁄16 –18×2¼ hex-head
(f) For circuit-switchers rated 69 kV through 138 kV: stainless steel screw
Insert the connecting pin retained from Step 10(c)
Stop bracket (marked
into the coupling and operating rod link. See with a black/yellow
Figure 15. It will be necessary to loosen the 5∕16-18 × striped label)
2¼ hex-head stainless steel screw indicated in Coupling
Figure 15 and withdraw it approximately ⅛-inch so Pin retaining clip Operating rod link
the connecting pin can be inserted. Do not remove
the screw at this time. Insert the pin retaining clip Figure 15. Connect the interrupter to the operating rod link.
as indicated in Figure 15. Make sure that the clip is (69 through 138 kV)
positioned as shown.
Slot (coincides Spacer (marked with a
For circuit-switchers rated 161 kV through with cross hole) black/yellow striped label)
230 kV: Insert the connecting pin retained from Step
10(c) into the coupling and operating rod link. See
Figure 16. It will be necessary to loosen the 5∕16-18
× 2¼ hex-head stainless steel screw indicated in
Figure 16 and withdraw it approximately ⅛-inch, so
the connecting pin can be inserted. Do not remove Connecting
pin
the screw at this time. Use a flat-head screwdriver
blade in the slot at the end of the connecting pin to
align with the cross-hole in the operating rod link.
Now, insert the pin retaining clip as indicated in
Figure 16. Make sure the clip is positioned as shown. 5⁄16 –18×2¼ hex-head
(g) Remove and discard the 5∕16-18 × 2¼ hex head stainless steel screw
stainless steel screw, stop bracket (marked with a Stop bracket (marked
black/yellow striped label), and spacer (marked with a black/yellow
with a black/yellow striped label) illustrated in striped label)
Pin retaining clip
Figures 15 and 16. Operating rod link Coupling

Figure 16. Connect the interrupter to the operating rod link.

(161 kV and 230 kV)

16   S&C Instruction Sheet 716-500

 Installation

STEP 12. Attach the upper terminal pad as follows: Interrupter lifting
(a) Remove the interrupter lifting bracket and bracket
associated ½-inch stainless steel hardware from on
top of the interrupter. See Figure 17. Discard the
lifting bracket but retain the hardware.

Figure 17. Remove the interrupter lifting bracket.

(b) Thoroughly wire-brush the indicator end-casting Prepare surface of end casting
where the upper terminal pad is to be attached as
well as the mating surface on the upper terminal
pad, and immediately apply a liberal coating of
Penetrox A or other suitable aluminum-connector
compound. See Figure 18.

Figure 18. Wire-brush the surface of the end casting and pre-
pare with aluminum connector compound.

(c) Attach the upper terminal pad using three ½-13 × 1¼ ½-13 × 1¼ hex-head stainless steel cap screws
hex-head stainless steel cap screws and Belleville
washers. See Figure 19.

NOTICE
The terminal pad may be positioned in either of two
ways, 180 degrees apart. See the catalog drawing for
details.

Repeat Steps 9 through 12 for the other two interrupters.

Figure 19. Attach the terminal pad

S&C Instruction Sheet 716-500   17

Installation

Installing the Operator

CAUTION
Do not attempt to set the operator upright by sling-
ing to the skid. The skid is not designed to carry the
weight of the switch operator. Damage to the operator
and minor personal injury may result.

STEP 13. Wrap a lifting sling around the stored-energy

housing of the operator, as shown in Figure 20.
Carefully raise the operator to the upright position
so it rests on its skid, as shown in Figure 20.

CAUTION
Do not remove the lifting sling around the stored-
energy housing. The operator is top-heavy and must
be adequately supported until it is attached to the circuit-
switcher. Damage to the operator and minor personal
injury may result.

STEP 14. Remove the skid and bracing that runs the length of
the operator, stored energy housing, and operator
support tube. See Figure 20. Also remove the
protective cover atop the operator support tube as
well as the protective covers on the operator
enclosure louvers. See Figure 20 and Figure 21 on
page 19.

Stored-energy housing
in shipping position

Packing

Figure 20. A typical shipment of Series 2000 Operator. Wrap lifting slings around the stored-energy housing to raise the operator to
the upright position.

18   S&C Instruction Sheet 716-500

 Installation

STEP 15. Reposition the lifting sling around the front of the
stored-energy housing and wrap another lifting
sling around the back of the stored-energy housing, Uni-ball
as shown in Figure 21. Face the operator door the coupling
same direction as the Switch Position indicator on
the high-speed base. Hoist the operator into place. Switch position
Operator Operator
indicator
support
CAUTION tube
support tube
mounting
Be careful not to damage the uni-ball coupling on the plate
operator-connecting link during hoisting and attachment
of the operator. The uni-ball coupling cannot be replaced
in the field. Damage will necessitate returning the opera- Stored-
energy
tor for replacement.
housing

Attach the operator support tube mounting plate to the

underside of the high-speed base using four ½-13 x 1¾ hex- Operator
head galvanized steel cap screws, flat washers, and self- support
locking hex nuts. Lubricate the screws to facilitate tightening. angles
Tighten all four screws securely.
Uni-ball coupling
Holes (4) for ½ –13×2¾-inch hex-
STEP 16. Attach the operator support angle to the appropri-
head galvanized steel cap screws,
ate mounting pedestal using two ⅝-11 x 14 hex-head flat washers, and self-locking nuts
galvanized steel cap screws, four flat washers, and
two self-locking hex nuts. Refer to the catalog
drawing for exact placement. See Figure 21. Attach
the operator support plate to the angle on the
operator and the angle on the mounting pedestal
using four ½-13 x 1½ hex-head galvanized steel cap
screws, flat washers, and self-locking nuts fur-
nished. Lubricate the bolts to facilitate tightening.
Securely tighten the screws. On circuit-switchers
with two or three mounting pedestals, insert the Figure 21. Hoist operator into position below the high-speed base
hole plugs furnished into all unused holes in the using a lifting crane.
pedestals.

Connecting the Operator to the High-Speed Adjustable locking rod (marked

Power Train with a black/yellow striped label)

STEP 17. Attach the uni-ball coupling on the operator con-

necting link to the interphase drive lever in the
Interphase drive lever
high-speed base using the ¾-inch stainless steel pin
and cotter pin retained from Step 7. See Figure 22.
An adjustable locking rod (marked with a black/
yellow striped label) is furnished, factory con-
nected to the interphase drive lever; turn the asso- Uni-ball coupling
ciated ¼-20 locknuts as required to raise or lower
the interphase drive lever to facilitate insertion of
the stainless steel pin.

STEP 18. After the pin is installed, remove the lower ¼-20
locknut that retains the adjustable locking rod, and
then remove and discard the adjustable locking rod
and locknuts. See Figure 22.
¼-inch–20 ¾-inch stainless steel
locknut pin and cotter pin

Figure 22. Attach the uni-ball coupling on the operator-connecting

link to the interphase-drive lever inside the high-speed base.

S&C Instruction Sheet 716-500   19

Installation

Connecting Conductors
STEP 19.

DANGER
Conductors must be de-energized and grounded in
accordance with standard system operating practice.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.

Attach the high-voltage conductors to their respective circuit-

switcher terminal pads using flexible-conductor connections.
Observe the terminal-pad loading limits specified on the
catalog drawing. Use the following procedure for attachment:
(a) Thoroughly wire-brush the current-transfer
surfaces of each connector and immediately apply
a liberal coating of Penetrox® A (available from
Burndy Corporation) or other suitable aluminum
connector compound to the brushed surfaces.
(b) Wire-brush each circuit-switcher terminal pad and
apply a coating of Penetrox A, and then bolt the
connectors to the terminal pads.
(c) Prepare the conductors using established proce-
dures and clamp them in their respective connec-
tors.

Remove the Interrupter Containers

STEP 20. Remove the container from each interrupter as
follows:
(a) Remove and discard the ⅜-16 zinc-plated serrated
hex nuts that run the length of the container.
(b) Remove and discard the two ⅜-16 × 1 and two
⅜-16 × ⅞ zinc-plated hex-head cap screws and flat
washers that attach the two container-halves to the
coupling end casting of the interrupter.
(c) Remove and discard the two ⅜-16 × 1 and one
⅜-16 × ⅞ zinc-plated hex-head cap screws and flat
washers that attach one of the container halves to
the indicator end casting of the interrupter. Do not
remove the remaining ⅜-16 × ⅞ cap screw—it’s
needed to temporarily retain the other container-
half.
(d) Pry the container halves apart with a screwdriver.
One of the container-halves can now be removed
and discarded—slotted holes are provided so a
rope or lifting sling can be attached and the
container safely lowered to the ground.
(e) Remove and discard the remaining ⅜-16 × ⅞ hex-
head cap screw and flat washer that attach the
other container half. Then discard this container
half.
(f) Finally, remove and discard the foam-core inner
liner wrapped around the interrupter.
STEP 21. Remove and discard the wrappers from each
insulating support column.

20   S&C Instruction Sheet 716-500

 Installation

Setting up the Operator and Checkout

STEP 22.

CAUTION
Unauthorized changes should not be made in the wiring
of the operator. Should a control-circuit revision appear
desirable, it should be made only on the authority of a
revised wiring diagram that has been approved by both
the user and S&C Electric Company.
Do not apply control voltage to the operator at this time.

Perform the following set-up procedure on the operator. See

Figures 23 through 25 on pages 22, 23, and 24.
(a) To avoid accidentally energizing the operator after
the external connections have been completed,
open the control power Knife switch, and then
swing the Knife switch retainer arm out of the way
by putting pressure on the red insulated retainer
and the black nylon retainer nut. The Knife switch
retainer arm will “pop up” and can then be swung
out of the way. See Figure 25 on page 24.
(b) Mark the conduit-entrance location for the control-
circuit wiring on the conduit-entrance plate at the
bottom of the operator enclosure. Then remove the
plate and cut out the necessary opening. Apply the
sealing compound furnished, replace the plate, and
make up the entrance fittings. Verify the entrance
fittings are properly sealed to prevent water ingress.

NOTICE
Make sure the polarity of the control circuit is correct
on dc-control-voltage models. Energizing the switch
operator with polarity reversed will cause damage to the
operator control circuit and will require repair or replace-
ment of the operator.

(c) Connect the external control-circuit wiring

(including the space heater source leads) to the
terminal blocks at the bottom of the enclosure, in
accordance with the wiring diagram furnished.
Observe correct polarity on dc-control-voltage
models.

NOTICE
Trip-circuit conductors and motor-and-closing circuit
conductors must be adequately sized for the ampacities
indicated on the wiring diagram.

DO NOT apply control voltage to the operator at this

time.

S&C Instruction Sheet 716-500   21

Installation

Manual trip lever

TRIP and CLOSE

pushbuttons

Position indication
lamps (Catalog
Number Suffix “-M”)

Non-reset electric
operation counter
Instruction
manual holder Motor

CHARGED and
DISCHARGED
indicators for stored-
energy mechanism

Loss of voltage
Spare fuses relay

CONTROL-
SOURCE
knife switch

MOTOR-AND-
CLOSING circuit
fuseholder

Space heater
fuses

Conduit entrance plate

Figure 23. The inside of a Series 2000 Switch Operator.

22   S&C Instruction Sheet 716-500

 Installation

Trip coil

Side access door

Close coil

Motor contactor

Figure 24. Side-access panel of switch operator.

S&C Instruction Sheet 716-500   23

Installation

Figure 25. The knife switch retainer and knife switch.

24   S&C Instruction Sheet 716-500

 Installation

STEP 23. Perform the final checkout as detailed below:

Operating Stop bracket
rod holding
NOTICE bracket
Check the following. Failure to do so can result in damage Spacer
to the circuit-switcher when operated.

(a) At each transition box, make sure:

• The operating rod holding bracket, stop bracket,
and spacer have been removed from the inter-
Adjustable
rupter (see Figure 26) locking rod
• The interrupter coupling has been connected to
Figure 26. Check the transition box and high-speed base for
its insulated operating rod link (see Figures 15
these shipping parts.
and 16 on page 16)
• The connections are made according to Instruc-
tion Sheet 716-530 when the optional remote Insulated operating rod
gas-density monitor is present (catalog number
suffix “-R”)
(b) At each interrupter make sure:
• Both interrupter container halves and all associ-
ated packing and hardware have been removed Interphase drive

(c) In the high-speed base:

• Each insulated operating rod is connected to the
interphase drive (see Figure 27)
• The interphase drive lever has been connected
to the operator uni-ball coupling (see Figure 28)
• The adjustable locking rod attached to the
interphase drive lever has been removed (see
Figures 28 and 26)

Figure 27. Check that each insulated operating rod has been
connected to the interphase drive.

Interphase
drive lever

Uni-ball
Adjustable coupling
locking rod
(marked with
a black/yellow
striped label)

¼-inch–20
locknut

¾-inch stainless-steel pin

and cotter pin
Figure 28. Check that the interphase drive lever has been con-
nected to the uni-ball coupling. Also, check that the adjustable
locking rod has been removed.

S&C Instruction Sheet 716-500   25

Installation

(d) In the switch operator make sure: Knife switch

• Correct polarity has been observed on dc-control-
voltage models (see Figure 29)
• To check the motor contactor and surge suppres-
sor to ensure all electrical connections are secure,
and that the surge suppressor is fully-seated in its
mount (see Figure 30)
• Any optional “ice-cube” style relays (used for
catalog option “-P” and “-T2”) are fully seated in
their mounts (see Figure 31)
(e) Make sure all other pinned connections have been
made and all bolted connections have been securely
tightened.
STEP 24. Replace the access cover on the side of each
transition box and securely tighten the associated
5∕16-18 × ¾ hex-head stainless steel cap screws. Motor and closing circuit fuse holder
STEP 25. Replace the bottom plates, which were removed in Figure 29. Motor and closing circuit fuse holders. Control source
Step 7 on page 13, to the underside of the high-speed knife switch.
base and securely tighten the associated ½-13 x 1¼
or ½-13 x 1¾ galvanized steel cap screws, flat Surge suppressor out
washers, and nuts. See Figure 8 on page 13. of place.Push the surge
supressor (if present)
For circuit-switchers rated 161 kV and 230 kV: back into place.
Attach the six 13-inch x 3¼-inch adjustment plates
to the underside of the high-speed base. These
plates are used to cover small gaps between the
bottom plates, the operator support tube mounting
plate, and the mounting pedestal.
STEP 26. Insert the motor and closing circuit fuseholder, and
then close the control-source disconnect knife
switch. See Figure 29.
STEP 27. Press the CLOSE pushbutton or send a Close signal
to the switch operator. See Figure 23 on page 22.
The closing latch will release, discharging the Motor contactors and
closing spring. This action closes the interrupters. auxiliary contactors should
The switch-position indicator on the high-speed be fully seated
base will move to the Closed position. Further, if
Figure 30. Check the motor contactor and the surge suppressor
the position-indicating lamp option has been behind the operator side panel.
specified, the red lamp will light.
STEP 28. When the circuit-switcher is ready to be placed in
service, the motor and closing circuit fuses can—at
the user’s option—be replaced with the slugs
furnished. This practice is recommended for
increased reliability because low-voltage fuses can
be damaged by the repeated inrush current
experienced during normal circuit-switcher Relay
Optional retaining
opening operations and can “sneak out,” leaving the
relays plate
circuit-switcher inoperable.

NOTICE
Before replacing these fuses with slugs, make certain
that the control-source battery is adequately protected to
prevent discharge using fuses or circuit breakers located
at the battery bus.

STEP 29. Please complete and mail the circuit-switcher

Figure 31. Check that all optional “ice-cube” style relays are fully
registration card. The information requested on seated and that the retaining plate is in place.
this card is vital to ensure prompt notification in the
event field modifications are needed.

26   S&C Instruction Sheet 716-500

 Operation

Understanding Trip-Free Operation

The stored-energy mechanism has an instantaneous trip-free
capability. If the Series 2000 Circuit-Switcher is closed into a
fault sensed by the user-furnished relaying, the mechanism
will immediately trip. To accomplish trip-free operation, the
stored-energy mechanism uses two spring assemblies: one
for closing and one for opening. Both springs are charged by
the operator motor before the circuit-switcher can be closed.
Recharging time after a trip operation is approximately
10 seconds for Model 2030 Circuit-Switchers rated 69 kV
through 138 kV and 16 seconds for circuit-switchers rated
161 kV and 230 kV.

Electrical Operation
To open the circuit-switcher, press the TRIP pushbutton or
send a remote trip signal to the switch operator. See Figure 23 Stored
on page 22. energy
indicator
The opening latch in the stored-energy mechanism will
release, discharging the opening spring. This action trips the
interrupters and forces the opening and closing pistons in the
mechanism downward, which can be seen in the Discharged
indicator window inside the operator. See Figure 32. The
switch position indicator on the high-speed base will move to
the Open position. See Figure 33 on page 28. Further, if the
position-indicating lamp option (catalog number suffix “-M”)
has been specified, the green lamp will light.
The motor-driven cam in the stored-energy mechanism will
immediately start rising, thereby charging both the opening
and closing springs; when the opening spring latches, the
indicator will again be visible at the Charged window.

Figure 32. A close up of the stored-energy mechanism indicator

CHARGED AND DISCHARGED.

S&C Instruction Sheet 716-500   27

Operation

To close the Circuit-Switcher, press the CLOSE pushbut-

ton or send a remote close signal to the switch operator. See
Figure 23 on page 22.
The motor-driven cam in the stored-energy mechanism
will immediately start retracting. The closing latch will
release, discharging the closing spring. This action closes the
interrupters. The switch position indicator on the high-speed
base will move to the Closed position. See Figure 33. If the
position-indicating lamp option has been specified, the red
lamp will light.
The Circuit-Switcher may also be electrically operated
via remotely located control switches. No instructions are
included for remote control because control schemes vary
with the installation and specific application of the switch.

Manual Operation
To trip the interrupters, push the manual TRIP lever
counterclockwise as indicated by the TRIP lever label. See Figure 33. A switch-position indicator in the OPEN position.
Figure 23 on page 22. The opening latch in the stored-energy The switch-position indicator in the CLOSED position.
mechanism will release, discharging the opening spring.
This action trips the interrupters and forces the opening
and closing pistons in the mechanism downward, as shown
by movement of the indicator to the Discharged window. Gas
(See Figure 32 on page 27.) The switch-position indicator on pressure
the high-speed base will move to the Open position. (See indicator
Figure 33.) If the position-indicating lamp option has been
specified—and operator control voltage is available—the
green lamp will light. Safety
relief
If operator control voltage is available, the motor-driven device
cam in the stored-energy mechanism will immediately start
rising, charging both the opening and closing springs. When
the opening spring latches, the indicator will again be visible
at the Charged window.
If operator control voltage is not available, the interrupt-
ers will open. The motor-driven cam in the stored-energy Figure 34. A normal gas-pressure indicator and relief device.
mechanism will charge the opening and closing springs when
control power is restored to the operator.
Red target
Manual closing of the circuit-switcher cannot be per- (semiphore)
formed.

Understanding the Gas-Pressure Indicator

and Safety Relief Device
Series 2000 Circuit-Switchers have sealed interrupters
containing gas under pressure. Loss of gas pressure may
result in improper interrupting action. Low gas pressure is
signaled by a red target in the Gas-Pressure indicator at the
upper terminal end of the interrupter.
Figure 34 illustrates a Gas-Pressure indicator with
acceptable gas pressure.
Figure 35 illustrates a Gas-Pressure indicator with a red
target, signaling a loss in gas-pressure. Figure 35. A visible “red target” gas-pressure indicator.

28   S&C Instruction Sheet 716-500

 Operation

Understanding the Optional Remote Gas-

Density Monitor
The remote gas-density monitor provides local and remote
indication of the gas-density in each interrupter in terms
of percent full. The system can be wired to provide remote
indication of the gas density of each interrupter via three
analog 0 to 1.0 mA dc outputs. The LCD screen provides
indication of gas density and alarms for each interrupter. The
remote gas-density monitor transmits updated measurements
approximately once per hour.
The remote gas-density monitor has three available alarm
contacts. The system provides both local and remote indica-
tion of alarms.
Level 1 alarm indicates that an interrupter is leaking. The
circuit-switcher can still be operated, but the leaking inter-
rupter should be replaced promptly.
Level 2 alarm indicates that an interrupter has lost enough
SF6 gas that it can no longer clear faults properly.
The System Trouble alarm indicates a problem with the
monitoring system. A System Trouble alarm will activate
when the receiver fails to receive a signal for over 24 hours.
The System Trouble alarm will also activate when there are
approximately three months or less of battery life remaining.
At first, a Low-Battery alarm will appear locally. After the
battery has completely discharged, an Error message will
appear in place of the percent-gas-density information, and
the System Trouble alarm will signal remotely.
For complete instructions on installing, operating, and
troubleshooting the optional remote gas-density monitor,
refer to S&C Instruction Sheet 716-530.

Inspection Recommendations
To ensure Series 2000 Circuit-Switcher’s continued proper
performance, it should be inspected in accordance with S&C
recommended schedule and procedures contained in S&C
Instruction Sheet 716-590.

S&C Instruction Sheet 716-500   29