USE OF THIS DEVICE MUST BE DEVELOPED BY THE USER. VCP-WHD circuit breaker. This device is equipped with a set of three upper terminals (stabs) (see Figure 2). 1. Introduction 38 kV Type VCP-WHD Simple Electrical Ground &...
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The grounding breaker can be opened by manual operation of the is the same as used in type VCP-WHD breakers. It is capable of “Push to Open” button. To activate the “Push to Open” button, applying the ground against a “Live”...
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38 kV Type VCP-WHD Simple Electrical IB131012EN Ground & Test Device (SEG&TD) upper Effective March 2016 terminal instruction booklet 2.3.1 Single cylinder locks The power to operate the grounding breaker in this device is • obtained through the secondary disconnect in the switchgear Single cylinder locks are used in two positions on the 38 kV compartment.
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38 kV Type VCP-WHD Simple Electrical IB131012EN Ground & Test Device (SEG&TD) upper Effective March 2016 terminal instruction booklet Figure 10. Typical two cylinder lock (38 kV SEG&TD Lock #1 shown with one key in the “Locked” position). Figure 12. Activating the mechanical lift lock.
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38 kV Type VCP-WHD Simple Electrical IB131012EN Ground & Test Device (SEG&TD) upper Effective March 2016 terminal instruction booklet Figure 16. Lock #3 with the locking pin extended and the slide Disabled Enabled handles locked in position. Figure 14. Electrically disabled with key KU retained. Electrically enabled with key KB retained.
38 kV Type VCP-WHD Simple Electrical IB131012EN Ground & Test Device (SEG&TD) upper Effective March 2016 terminal instruction booklet 3 Operation 3.1 Safe practices WARNING THE 38 KV SEG&TD IS A SAFETY-RELATED DEVICE. IT MUST BE RECOGNIZED THAT IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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38 kV Type VCP-WHD Simple Electrical IB131012EN Ground & Test Device (SEG&TD) upper Effective March 2016 terminal instruction booklet Lock #1: No key “KU” is present and key “KB” is held captive. otee: Initially, key “KU” is delivered locked in a Utility lockbox.
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38 kV Type VCP-WHD Simple Electrical IB131012EN Ground & Test Device (SEG&TD) upper Effective March 2016 terminal instruction booklet Move key “KB” to Lock #2 and insert it into the top cylinder. Rotate existing key “KC” in the bottom cylinder of Lock #2 to lock key “KB”...
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38 kV Type VCP-WHD Simple Electrical IB131012EN Ground & Test Device (SEG&TD) upper Effective March 2016 terminal instruction booklet Figure 30. Key “KC” in Lock #3 with the lock pin retracted. Figure 32. Engagement of the racking crank with the racking mechanism.
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38 kV Type VCP-WHD Simple Electrical IB131012EN Ground & Test Device (SEG&TD) upper Effective March 2016 terminal instruction booklet Figure 34. Selector switch in the “Off” position. Figure 36. Remote operator plugged into its receptacle and the 12. Plug in the remote operator to the receptacle in the front of the selector switch in the “Close”...
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38 kV Type VCP-WHD Simple Electrical IB131012EN Ground & Test Device (SEG&TD) upper Effective March 2016 terminal instruction booklet Figure 38. Key “KU” in Lock #1 and key “KB” in Lock #4. Figure 40. Cable boot secured to the test probe.
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38 kV Type VCP-WHD Simple Electrical IB131012EN Ground & Test Device (SEG&TD) upper Effective March 2016 terminal instruction booklet Figure 44. “Pinching” area on the inner test probe shutter. Move and hold the shutter knob all the way to the right and rotate key “KD”...
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38 kV Type VCP-WHD Simple Electrical IB131012EN Ground & Test Device (SEG&TD) upper Effective March 2016 terminal instruction booklet 11. Return the selector switch to the “OFF” position and unplug the On the remote operator, depress the “Charge/Close” and remote operator.
38 kV Type VCP-WHD Simple Electrical IB131012EN Ground & Test Device (SEG&TD) upper Effective March 2016 terminal instruction booklet 4 Maintenance On the remote operator, depress the “Open” and “Permit” but- tons simultaneously until the 38 kV SEG&TD is opened.
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The information, recommendations, descriptions, and safety nota- tions in this document are based on Eaton’s experience and judg- ment with respect to Retrofitting of Power Breakers. This instruction- al literature is published solely for information purposes and should not be considered all-inclusive.