Section 7 Inspection And Maintenance; Introduction; Frequency Of Inspection - Eaton Cutler-Hammer VCP-WR Series Instructions For The Use, Operation And Maintenance

SECTION 7: INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE

7-1 INTRODUCTION

• DO NOT WORK ON A BREAKER IN THE
"CONNECTED" POSITION.
• DO NOT WORK ON A BREAKER WITH
SECONDARY DISCONNECTS ENGAGED.
• DO NOT WORK ON A BREAKER WITH SPRINGS
CHARGED OR CONTACTS CLOSED.
• DO NOT DEFEAT ANY SAFETY INTERLOCKS.
• DO NOT LEAVE MAINTENANCE TOOL IN THE
SOCKET AFTER CHARGING THE CLOSING
SPRINGS.
Figure 7-1Lubrication points
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• DO NOT STAND LESS THAN ONE METER AWAY
FROM THE BREAKER WHEN TESTING FOR
VACUUM INTEGRITY.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THESE
INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE DEATH, SERIOUS
BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. SEE
SECTION 2-SAFE PRACTICES FOR MORE
INFORMATION.

7-2 FREQUENCY OF INSPECTION

Inspect the breaker every 12 to 18 months when
operating in a clean, non corrosive environment. For a
dusty and corrosive environment, inspection should be
performed twice a year. Additionally, it is recommended
to inspect the breaker every time it interrupts fault
current.
Refer to the table on the following page for maintenance
and inspection check points.
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