Mechanical Installation; Unpacking The Spm; Removing The Drawout Relay; Inserting The Drawout Relay - GE SPM Series Instruction Manual

2.2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION

2.2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
When the SPM is shipped separately, carefully unpack the module and report any observable damage or miss-
ing components to the carrier and to GE Power Management. All included parts are shown in Figure 2–1:
EXPLODED VIEW OF THE SPM on page 2–1.
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1. Remove the faceplate assembly carefully by pushing in on the quick release tabs on the front of the SPM
and pulling the faceplate assembly forward. Once the faceplate has pivoted forward, gently lower the face-
plate so that it clears the tabs on the bottom of the frame.
DO NOT let the faceplate assembly dangle from the connecting wires.
NOTE
2. Carefully disconnect the ribbon cable from the cradle assembly.
3. Remove the paddle and open the top and bottom locking tabs. The relay can now be removed from the
case.
1. Slide the relay into the case and close the top and bottom locking tabs.
2. Insert the paddle into the opening at the bottom of the relay.
3. Carefully re-connect the ribbon cable to the cradle assembly.
DO NOT shift or skew the ribbon connector.
NOTE
4. Re-mount the faceplate assembly to the case from the front panel. Slide the faceplate onto the tabs on the
bottom of the frame and then pivot it up into position over the quick release tabs. The faceplate should
gently snap into place.
Mounting the SPM requires careful attention to the following instructions.
DE-ENERGIZE ALL EXISTING EQUIPMENT BEFORE INSTALLING NEW EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION
1. Remove the relay from the case.
2. Prepare the mounting hole in the panel to dimensions shown in Figure 2–2: PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS.
3. Slide the case into the panel from the front.
4. Install the four mounting screws from the rear of the panel. The case is now securely mounted and ready
for panel wiring.
See Chapter 8: ACCESSORIES for physical dimensions and mounting requirements.
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SPM Synchronous Motor Protection & Control
2 INSTALLATION

2.2.1 UNPACKING THE SPM

2.2.2 REMOVING THE DRAWOUT RELAY

2.2.3 INSERTING THE DRAWOUT RELAY

2.2.4 MOUNTING THE SPM

2.2.5 SPM MOUNTING ACCESSORIES

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