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INTRODUCTION.................................................................................. 1
Receiving ........................................................................................... 1
Handling ............................................................................................ 1
Storage .............................................................................................. 1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION .................................................................. 1
SAFETY FEATURES ............................................................................ 1
INSTALLATION ................................................................................... 2
Placement of Unit ............................................................................. 2
Barrier System Removal ................................................................ 2,3
Customer Cable Connections ............................................................ 3
SWITCH DESCRIPTION .................................................................. 4,5
Ratings .............................................................................................. 4
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601 Old Airport Road • Bristol, VA 24201 Phone (276) 669-4084 • FAX (276) 669-1869 • www.federalpacific.com • ISO9001:2015
TYPE PSI
PAD-MOUNT SWITCHGEAR
15kV • 25kV • 35kV
INSTRUCTIONS
For Installation and Operation
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© 2014 Electro-Mechanical Corporation
FUSE DESCRIPTIONS ........................................................................ 7
Load-break Fuse Operation ............................................................... 7
Non-load-break Fuse Operation ........................................................ 8
Fuse Ratings ...................................................................................... 9
Recommended Clearances ............................................................. 11
OPTIONAL FEATURES ....................................................................... 8
AUTO-LATCH DOOR FEATURES ....................................................... 8
Operation ........................................................................................ 10
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................ 10
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SECTION IB-1G-500
INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
PAD-MOUNTED SWITCHGEAR TYPE PSI
REV. 1.6 - NOVEMBER 2017
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
SECTION IB-1G-500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS PAD-MOUNTED SWITCHGEAR TYPE PSI REV. 1.6 - NOVEMBER 2017 PAGE 1 TYPE PSI PAD-MOUNT SWITCHGEAR 15kV • 25kV • 35kV INSTRUCTIONS For Installation and Operation FUSE DESCRIPTIONS ................ 7 INTRODUCTION.................. 1 Load-break Fuse Operation ............... 7 Receiving ................... -
Page 2: Introduction
Should any shortage or damage exist, a claim must be filed at once with the carrier, and the Federal Pacific Figure 1. Lifting Method agent or sales office must be notified. -
Page 3: Installation
SECTION IB-1G-500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS PAD-MOUNTED SWITCHGEAR TYPE PSI REV. 1.6 - NOVEMBER 2017 PAGE 3 Installation 5/8-11 Anchor 4 Tie Down Bolts (by others) Each unit is shipped with this instruction bulletin which will be Plates Provided w/Unit located inside the switch compartment door. -
Page 4: Customer Cable Connections
SECTION IB-1G-500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS PAD-MOUNTED SWITCHGEAR TYPE PSI REV. 1.6 - NOVEMBER 2017 PAGE 4 The optional B4/B5 lift-off barrier is provided to meet the requirements of Section 381-G of the National Electrical Safety Code. The B4/B5 barrier (if provided) may be removed as fol- lows: 1. -
Page 5: Switch Description
SECTION IB-1G-500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS PAD-MOUNTED SWITCHGEAR TYPE PSI REV. 1.6 - NOVEMBER 2017 PAGE 5 Switch Description 34.5 kV Switches The Auto-jet switch provides a unique method of load inter- ® ruption, producing a laminated jet of air which extinguishes the arc. - Page 6 SECTION IB-1G-500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS PAD-MOUNTED SWITCHGEAR TYPE PSI REV. 1.6 - NOVEMBER 2017 PAGE 6 Interrupter Operation probe. At the end of its travel, the piston released from the arc- The Auto-jet switch has a highly efficient system for load cur- ®...
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Page 7: Operating The Auto-Jet ® Switch
SECTION IB-1G-500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS PAD-MOUNTED SWITCHGEAR TYPE PSI REV. 1.6 - NOVEMBER 2017 PAGE 7 Operating the Auto-Jet Switch ® 1. Remove padlock and open switch lockbox access cover. (Fig- ure 12) 2. Remove switch operating handle from storage tube and place on hex switch-operating shaft (Fig. -
Page 8: Fuse Descriptions
SECTION IB-1G-500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS PAD-MOUNTED SWITCHGEAR TYPE PSI REV. 1.6 - NOVEMBER 2017 PAGE 8 Auto-Jet Load-break Fuse Load-break Fuse Operation ® 1. Open appropriate fuse compartment door and secure. The Auto-jet fuse mounting has a stored energy load-break ®... -
Page 9: Non-Load-Break Fuse Operation
SECTION IB-1G-500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS PAD-MOUNTED SWITCHGEAR TYPE PSI REV. 1.6 - NOVEMBER 2017 PAGE 9 Optional Features Standard options can be supplied that best serve the customer's needs and operating practices. These are listed below: Adapter Base (Applicable to all models except 35kV)) 3"... -
Page 10: Fuse Ratings
SECTION IB-1G-500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS PAD-MOUNTED SWITCHGEAR TYPE PSI REV. 1.6 - NOVEMBER 2017 PAGE 10 Fuse Ratings Amperes RMS Fuse 3-Phase Momentary & Manufacturer MVA SYM Max. Cont. Load-break* Interrupting SYM 3-Time Fault-Close† and Type †† ASYM At 14.4kV Nominal Voltage •... -
Page 11: Operation
3. Open door and secure with door keeper. (Figure 23) Closing: Maintenance Federal Pacific switchgear does not require routine mechani- 1. Lift up door keeper and close door by pushing briskly. Mecha- cal or electrical maintenance. However, the following are some nism will automatically latch. -
Page 12: Recommended Clearances
Electrical Ground without Barrier. Every effort is made to ensure that customers receive an up-to-date instruction manual on the use of Federal Pacific products; however, from time to time, modifications to our products may without notice make the information contained herein subject to alteration.