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Supersedes March 2018 Instruction Book IB182942EN Effective July 2018 DST-2-VR VR-Series Replacement Circuit Breaker DST-2-VR + 250 2000A Shown...
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SHALL NOT BECOME PART OF OR MODIFY ANY CONTRACT BETWEEN THE PARTIES. In no event will Eaton be responsible to the purchaser or user in contract, in tort (including negligence), strict liability or other-wise for any special, indirect, incidental or consequential damage or loss whatsoever, including but not limited to damage or loss of use of equipment, plant or power system, cost of capital, loss of power, additional expenses in the use of existing power facilities, or claims against the purchaser or user by its customers resulting from the use of the information, recommendations and descriptions contained herein.
RATINGS. 1.1 VISUAL INSTRUCTION BOOKLET ESSENTIALS ALL POSSIBLE CONTINGENCIES WHICH MIGHT ARISE DURING Eaton provides additional documentation designed to enhance the INSTALLATION, OPERATION, OR MAINTENANCE, AND ALL DETAILS technical information provided in this instruction booklet for the AND VARIATIONS OF THIS EQUIPMENT ARE NOT COVERED BY THESE VR-Series + circuit breakers.
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58 / 97 DST-2-15-VR + 41 DST-2-15-500/750 15.0 1200 / 2000 77 / 130 All circuit breakers have a 3 second short-time and 3-cycle interrupting ratings. Non-standard rating. Requires bus bracing study and additional switchgear bracing. Instruction Book IB182942EN July 2018 www.eaton.com...
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DST-2-VR VR-Series Replacement Circuit Breaker Tablt 2. DST-2-VR + Dimtnsions Existing Circuit Breaker Rated Continuous Current at 60 Hz Circuit Breaker Type (Amps) DST-2-VR + 1200 / 2000 65.38 25.75 7.88 34.18 11.00 19.81 Instruction Book IB182942EN July 2018 www.eaton.com...
Circuit brtaktrs art tquipptd with saftty inttrlocks. Do not • dtftat thtm. This may rtsult in tquipmtnt failurt, rtsulting in dtath, stvtrt ptrsonal injury, tquipmtnt damagt and/or improptr optration. Instruction Book IB182942EN July 2018 www.eaton.com...
3/4” socket. One rotary racking handle is provided per order. If necessary, additional racking handles may be purchased directly from Eaton. This handle is used with the rotary racking system for insertion and removal. Ltvtring Handlte: The original DST-2 levering handle is used to assist in moving the circuit breaker into and out of the cell.
Tablt 3. Approximatt Wtight by Typt Type Amperes DST-2-VR + 500 1200 650* 2000 750* DST-2-VR + 750 1200 630* 2000 750* otte: * = An additional 75# is added with the optional internal Rotary Racking system. Instruction Book IB182942EN July 2018 www.eaton.com...
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Lock Out / Tag Out Manual Charging Socket Push To Close Button Levering In Access Spring Charged / Discharged Indicator Interlock Pedal Handle Operations Counter Manual Motor Cut-Off Switch Breaker Position Indicator Push To Open Button Tow Hitch Instruction Book IB182942EN July 2018 www.eaton.com...
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DST-2-VR VR-Series Replacement Circuit Breaker Figurt 3.3.b. Rtar Exttrnal Vitw of DST-2-VR + Rear External View Lifting Points Anti Rotation Self Adjuster (Optional) Secondary Disconnects Ground Contact Primary Disconnects Shutter Roller Instruction Book IB182942EN July 2018 www.eaton.com...
The purpose of the contact erosion indicator is to monitor the erosion of the vacuum interrupter contacts, which is very minimal over time with Eaton vacuum interrupters utilizing copper-chrome contact material. The VR-Series + vacuum interrupter assembly incorporates both the original vacuum interrupter erosion indicator and the contact-spring wipe into one all-encompassing indicator.
Figure 4.8.c. Interference of the trip “D” shaft with the trip latch prevents the linkage from collapsing, and holds the circuit breaker closed. Instruction Book IB182942EN July 2018 www.eaton.com...
Typical ranges as observed using nominal control voltages are listed in Table 4. Instruction Book IB182942EN July 2018 www.eaton.com...
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‘C’ and ‘NO’ Brown Switch Open in all except between ‘Test’ Terminal Block or Accessible Terminal and ’Connect’ positions Position Switch 1 Position Switch 2 Closed in all except between ‘Test’ and ‘Connect’ positions Instruction Book IB182942EN July 2018 www.eaton.com...
4.9.1 OPERATIONS COUNTER All DST-2-VR + breakers are equipped with a mechanical operations counter (Figures 3.3). As the breaker opens, the linkage connected to the pole shaft lever advances the counter reading by one. Instruction Book IB182942EN July 2018 www.eaton.com...
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Spring Release Assembly Manual Charge Socket Latch Check Switch (To Rear of Motor Cutoff Switch) Shunt Trip Assembly Ratchet wheel Motor Cutoff Switch RH Closing Spring Operations Counter Closing Cam Reset / Opening Spring Charging Motor Instruction Book IB182942EN July 2018 www.eaton.com...
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Anti-Close Interlock Pole Shaft Spring Crank Motor Ratchet Lever Closing Spring Fixed End Cam Shaft Spring Release (Close) Clapper Closing Spring Spring Release Latch (Close Roller) Spring Release (Close) Coil Holding Pawl Drive Pawl Instruction Book IB182942EN July 2018 www.eaton.com...
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4.8.d. Circuit Breaker Closed and Closing Spring Charged Charging Schematic Main Link Roller Closing Cam Trip Bar “D” Shaft Main Link Cam Shaft Trip Latch Reset Spring Operating Rod Banana Link Shunt Trip Lever Pole Shaft Trip latch Shunt Trip Coil Instruction Book IB182942EN July 2018 www.eaton.com...
MEASUREMENTS AND ADJUSTMENTS SHOULD NEVER BE ATTEMPTED the information on the purchase order. If any discrepancies exist, IN AN ENERGIZED STRUCTURE. IF THE STRUCTURE CANNOT BE notify Eaton’s Electrical Services & Systems for resolution prior to DE-ENERGIZED, THEN PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PER proceeding.
Close and trip the breaker by pushing the close lever then the trip breaker is moved between the disconnect and test position. The lever (Figure Set 3.3). breaker should discharge its closing springs when moved between Instruction Book IB182942EN July 2018 www.eaton.com...
Check that the closing spring status indicator reads “DISCHARGED” and that the main contact status indicator reads “OPEN” . Manually trip, close, and trip the breaker as needed to obtain this status. Instruction Book IB182942EN July 2018 www.eaton.com...
Continue levering out until the position breaker’s left front wheel. indicator on the floor of the cell shows test and the Interlock Pedal rises to lock the breaker in position. At this time you are in the test Instruction Book IB182942EN July 2018 www.eaton.com...
“connect” position is reached and the handle can no longer be turned, as indicated on the switchgear floor mounted breaker position indicator, Figure 5.5. Do not forct tht rotary racking handlt btyond this point as brtaktr damagt will occur. Instruction Book IB182942EN July 2018 www.eaton.com...
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The racking hex head access handle is also released so that it can be raised for rotary racking. (Figure 5.5) Instruction Book IB182942EN July 2018 www.eaton.com...
“test” position to the “connect” position. The motor disconnect switch can be accessed while the door is open for installation or removal process, or flipped on or off with the racking handle. Instruction Book IB182942EN July 2018 www.eaton.com...
Test 6.8.1 If < 0.6 Contact the PBC ™ ™ at 1-877-276-9379 otte: Contact Eaton for any mechanism maintenance other than adjustment or replacement of control components. BOLT SIZE 8 - 32 10 - 32 .25 - 20 .31 - 18 .38 - 16...
ALL OPERATING PERSONNEL STAND AT LEAST ONE METER AWAY IN FRONT OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. WARNING DC HI-POTENTIAL TESTS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED BY EATON. DO NOT APPLY DC AT ANY LEVEL TO VR-SERIES CIRCUIT BREAKERS With the circuit breaker open and securely sitting on the floor, connect all top/front primary studs (bars) together and the high potential machine lead.
The recommendations and information contained herein are based Remove the circuit breaker from the circuit breaker • on Eaton experience and judgment, but should not be considered to compartment be all-inclusive or covering every application or circumstance which Close the circuit breaker •...
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(Charging handle). Continue charging the closing springs until a opening. If it is not aligned, this indicates a problem with the “click” is heard and the status indicator shows ‘Charged’ (Figure circuit breaker - stop the test and consult the factory. 6.6). Instruction Book IB182942EN July 2018 www.eaton.com...
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Figurt 6.8. With Marktr in Holt “C” , Whilt Closing Circuit Brtaktr Figurt 6.6. Manually Charging Closing Springs Figurt 6.9. Polt Shaft Locattd On Ltft Sidt Of Circuit Brtaktr Figurt 6.7. Makt a Cltar and Htavy Mark Instruction Book IB182942EN July 2018 www.eaton.com...
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Figurt 6.14. Illustrativt Ttsting Tapt Samplt CloSure Tool CloSure Distance "X" Inches Marker 8.0 to 10 Inches *Figure not to scale *Note: Use the center of the marker diameter to Figurt 6.12. Evaluatt tht CloSurt™ Ptrformanct determine "X" distance Instruction Book IB182942EN July 2018 www.eaton.com...
After a ten year service interval or when ten thousand operations have been reached, contact your local Eaton representative to arrange for factory recertification. During the ten year service interval, no supplemental lubrication with light machine oil is recommended.
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• Control power (CS/T Switch, remains made) Mechanism • Trip Coil Clapper (Not resetting) • Trip Bar or Trip Latch (Poor engagement of mating or worm surfaces) • Trip Bar Reset Sprint (Loss of torque) Instruction Book IB182942EN July 2018 www.eaton.com...
However, when establishing a new operating record, it is a good practice to stock c. Send all orders or correspondence to the nearest Eaton sales one set of control components for every six circuit breakers of the office or contact the PBC direct at 1-877-276-9379.