Section 2: Receiving, Handling, And Installation; Suggested Tools; Circuit Breaker Unpacking And Inspection - Eaton NRX Series Instruction Manual

Section 2: Receiving, Handling, and Installation

Suggested Tools

Flat-blade and Phillips head screwdrivers
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3/8-inch levering tool or extension/ratchet
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3 mm Allen head screwdriver
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1/2 inch socket and ratchet or 1/2 inch wrench
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Circuit Breaker Unpacking and Inspection

Inspect the shipping container(s) for obvious signs of exter-
nal damage . Record any observed damage for reporting to
the transportation carrier and Eaton . All reports and claims
should be as specific as possible and include the order num-
ber and other applicable nameplate information .
The outside of the circuit breakers shipping container
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includes a transport "Tip-N-Tell" indicator alerting the
receiver as to whether or not the shipping container
was transported and handled in the required manner .
Refer to Table 1 for details about the indicator before
removing the circuit breaker from its container .
Table 1 . Transport Indicator .
Triangle at top of indicator is
partially full or totally full of blue
beads.
• Transport was not in keeping
with instructions (breaker con-
tainer was tilted or overturned).
• Check breaker closely for dam-
age.
When ready to inspect and/or install a Series NRX circuit
breaker, proceed with the following steps:
Step 1: Carefully open the container and remove all packing/
shipping material and documentation .
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Triangle
Blue Beads
Triangle at top of indicator has no
blue beads in it.
• Breaker container was not tilted or
overturned during transport.
Section 2: Receiving, Handling, and Installation
Figure 7 . Step 1 .
N ote: Also follow Step 1 when handling a separately
shipped drawout cassette .
Step 2: Save all packing/shipping material and documenta-
tion for future shipments or breaker storage purposes .
Step 3: Move the breaker to a convenient place for closer
examination . Drawout breakers are provided with a lifting
handle on both sides to assist lifting . Repeat for a drawout
cassette . The cassette is provided with a lifting indentation
on each side .
Use an appropriate device to lift the breaker or cassette
(Table 2) . If one is not available, it is recommended
that a minimum of two people be used to lift/move a
breaker or cassette .
Refer to Table 2 for additional precautions and lifting
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procedures .
Figure 8 . Step 3 .
Lifting
Handle
Lifting
Area
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