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01.4IB.51809 Electric Remote Racking Device (51897G31) for use with Powell Low Voltage Switchgear Equipped with Siemens Circuit Breakers Powered by Safety ®...
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Electric Remote Racking Device for 01.4IB.51809 Powell LV Switchgear w/ Siemens Circuit Breakers Contact Information Powell Electrical Systems, Inc. www.powellind.com info@powellind.com Service Division PO Box 12818 Houston, Texas 77217-2818 Tel: 713.944.6900 Fax: 713.948.4569 Powered by Safety ®...
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01.4IB.51809 Signal Words Qualified Person For the purposes of this manual, a qualified As stated in ANSI Z535.4-2007, the signal word is a word that calls attention to the safety sign and person, as stated in NFPA 70E®, is one who has designates a degree or level of hazard seriousness.
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01.4IB.51809 Contents Ch 1 General Information ....................1 A. S ................................2 cope B. p ................................2 urpoSe c. I ....................2 nStructIon ulletInS vAIlABle lectronIcAlly Ch 2 Safety ........................3 A. S ............................3 ondItIon B. S ...............................3 Afety uIdelIneS c. G ................................3 enerAl d. S ..............................4 Afety ABelS...
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Electric Remote Racking Device for 01.4IB.51809 Powell LV Switchgear w/ Siemens Circuit Breakers Figures Figure 1 Electric Remote Racking Device for Powell LV Switchgear Equipped with Siemens Circuit Breakers ............6 Figure 2 Close-up of Control Box .................7 Figure 3 Inserting Locking Pins into Hanger Bracket ..........10 Figure 4 Connecting the Motor to the Control Box ...........10...
This document and all other documentation shall be fully read, understood, and all warnings and cautions shall be abided by. If there are any discrepancies or questions, the user shall contact Powell immediately at 1.800.480.7273.
Electric Remote Racking Device for 01.4IB.51809 Powell LV Switchgear w/ Siemens Circuit Breakers A. S cope WARNING The information in this instruction bulletin Be sure to follow the appropriate safety describes the following Remote Racking precaution while handling any of the Devices for Powell version Siemens LVAR equipment.
The rules are intended to cover only some of the applicable up-to-date drawings, diagrams, important aspects of personnel safety related to and identification tags. Powell version Siemens LVAR Racking Device. 2. After properly interrupting the load current, c. G OPEN the disconnecting device(s) for each enerAl source.
Electric Remote Racking Device for 01.4IB.51809 Powell LV Switchgear w/ Siemens Circuit Breakers d. S Afety ABelS NOTICE Warning and Caution labels are located in various places in and on the switchgear and on the circuit breaker. Always observe these warnings and caution labels.
01.4IB.51809 Ch 3 Equipment Description A. G enerAl The Powell Electric Remote Racking Device is an accessory which enables circuit breakers to be racked into and out of switchgear from a distance. The accessory consists of a motor control box (Figure 1, e) and electric racking device assembly (Figure 1, a, c, & d).
Electric Remote Racking Device for 01.4IB.51809 Powell LV Switchgear w/ Siemens Circuit Breakers Figure 1 Electric Remote Racking Device for Powell LV Switchgear Equipped with Siemens Circuit Breakers a. Locking Pin b. Motor Control Box Cord c. Racking Handle Assembly d.
01.4IB.51809 Figure 2 Close-up of Control Box a. Electrical Cord b. “In” Indicator Light c. “Out” Indicator Light d. Power Switch e. In/Out Selector Switch f. Push Button g. Handle Powered by Safety ® Equipment Description...
Electric Remote Racking Device for 01.4IB.51809 Powell LV Switchgear w/ Siemens Circuit Breakers Ch 4 Installation & Operation c. S torAGe Shipping and storage of electrical equipment A. r eceIvInG requires measures to prevent the deterioration of the apparatus over a long unused period.
01.4IB.51809 d. o 2. Equipment designed for outdoor exposure perAtIon may be stored either in indoor or outdoor storage locations. The equipment must WARNING be protected from airborne external contaminates if stored outdoors. Outdoor Do NOT work on an energized circuit breaker. storage will also require additional care Follow circuit breaker safety guidelines and to maintain temporary covers over...
Electric Remote Racking Device for 01.4IB.51809 Powell LV Switchgear w/ Siemens Circuit Breakers Figure 3 Inserting Locking Pins into Hanger Figure 5 Sliding the Racking Handle Assembly Bracket into Place Figure 6 Activate Remote Racking Device a. Breaker Position Indicator...
01.4IB.51809 Figure 7 Racking Device Installed with e. I nSertInG tHe IrcuIt reAker Into WItcHGeAr Racking Handle Engaged oMpArtMent CAUTION Before installing any circuit breaker into a compartment, the user MUST verify that the circuit breaker rating meets or exceeds the metal-clad switchgear rating.
Electric Remote Racking Device for 01.4IB.51809 Powell LV Switchgear w/ Siemens Circuit Breakers 2) Inserting the Circuit Breaker Into the Physically move the motor control box Compartment to a remote area and connect the power cord (Figure 1, f ) to a 120VAC power Refer to the specific circuit breaker source.
01.4IB.51809 f. r f. Lift the racking device by the handle eMovInG tHe IrcuIt reAker froM tHe WItcHGeAr (Figure 3, a). Position the device in oMpArtMent place and insert the pin in the other half of the hinge mounted on the door CAUTION (Figure 3, a & b).
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Electric Remote Racking Device for 01.4IB.51809 Powell LV Switchgear w/ Siemens Circuit Breakers o. When the push button is depressed, the “OUT” indicator light (Figure 2, c) will be energized and illuminated. p. When the breaker is fully racked “OUT”...
01.4IB.51809 Ch 5 Maintenance A. G enerAl A regular maintenance schedule should be established to obtain the best service and reliability from the electric racking device. Actual inspection and maintenance will depend on individual application conditions such as number of racking operations, time between uses, and storage conditions.
Electric Remote Racking Device for 01.4IB.51809 Powell LV Switchgear w/ Siemens Circuit Breakers Ch 6 Recommended Renewal Parts A. o rderInG nStructIonS 1. Order Renewal Parts from Powell at www.powellind.com or call 1.800.480.7273. 2. Always specify the complete nameplate information including: • Device Type...
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