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Instruction Bulletin - 01.4IB.65090A
PowlVac 38™ CDS Electrically Operated
Ground & Test Device
per ConEd Specification EO-2022-15

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  • Page 1 DRAFT Powered by Safety ® Instruction Bulletin - 01.4IB.65090A PowlVac 38™ CDS Electrically Operated Ground & Test Device per ConEd Specification EO-2022-15...
  • Page 2 01.4IB.65090A PowlVac 38™ CDS Electrically Operated Ground & Test Device per ConEd Specification EO-2022-15 Contact Information Powell Electrical Systems, Inc. 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 ®...
  • Page 3 01.4IB.65090A Signal Words Qualified Person As stated in ANSI Z535.4-2007, the signal word is For the purposes of this manual, a qualified 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.
  • Page 4 01.4IB.65090A PowlVac 38™ CDS Electrically Operated Ground & Test Device per ConEd Specification EO-2022-15 This page is intentionally left blank. Powered by Safety ®...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    01.4IB.65090A Contents Ch 1 General Information ....................1 A. S ................................2 cope B. I ....................2 nStructIon ulletInS vAIlABle lectronIcAlly Ch 2 Safety ........................3 A. S ............................3 ondItIon B. S ...............................3 Afety uIdelIneS c. G ................................4 enerAl d. S ................................4 pecIfIc e. S ..............................5 Afety ABelS...
  • Page 6 01.4IB.65090A PowlVac 38™ CDS Electrically Operated Ground & Test Device per ConEd Specification EO-2022-15 Contents Ch 5 Operating Procedures ....................18 A. A ............................18 pplyInG round B. r ............................19 emovInG round c. p .......................... 21 rocedure for eStInG eeder d.
  • Page 7 01.4IB.65090A Figures Figure 1 Remote Control Box ..................6 Figure 2 PowlVac 38™ CDS Ground & Test Device - "ConEd" Version ......7 Figure 3 PowlVac 38™ CDS Ground & Test Device Front Close Up - "Customer" Version ..................8 Figure 4 PowlVac 38™ CDS Ground and Test Device (Rear View) - "ConEd"...
  • Page 8 01.4IB.65090A PowlVac 38™ CDS Electrically Operated Ground & Test Device per ConEd Specification EO-2022-15 This page is intentionally left blank. Powered by Safety ®...
  • Page 9: Ch 1 General Information

    The information in this instruction bulletin is not intended to explain all details or variations of the Powell equipment, nor to provide for every possible contingency or hazard to be met in connection with installation, testing, operation, and maintenance of the equipment. For additional information and instructions for particular problems, which are not presented sufficiently for the user’s purposes, contact Powell at 1.800.480.7273.
  • Page 10: S Cope

    PowlVac 38 CDS Ground & Test Device described in Ch 1 General Information, A. Scope.
  • Page 11: Ch 2 Safety

    The rules are intended to cover only some of the Informational Note: See ANSI/ISA-61010-1 important aspects of personnel safety related to (82.02.01)/UL 61010-1, Safety Requirements PowlVac 38™ CDS Electrically Operated Ground for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, and Test Device. Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 1: General...
  • Page 12: G Eneral

    01.4IB.65090A PowlVac 38™ CDS Electrically Operated Ground & Test Device per ConEd Specification EO-2022-15 c. G The following specific safety precautions must enerAl be observed: 1. Only supervised and qualified personnel trained in the usage, installation, operation, 1. Do not close the grounding switch on and maintenance of the ground and test an energized circuit.
  • Page 13: S Afety Abels

    01.4IB.65090A 6. Do not attempt to force or bypass any e. S Afety ABelS interlocks. The interlocks are furnished The equipment described in this document for the safety of the operator and the has DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and protection of the equipment being tested instruction labels attached to various locations.
  • Page 14: Ch 3 Equipment Description

    The ground and test device can be opened A. G enerAl electrically using the remote control box. The OPEN pushbutton must be depressed The PowlVac 38™ CDS Electrically Operated (Figure 1, d). For safety reasons, the switch Ground & Test Device (Figure 2)
  • Page 15: Figure 2 Powlvac 38™ Cds Ground & Test Device - "Coned" Version

    01.4IB.65090A Figure 2 PowlVac 38™ CDS Ground & Test Device - "ConEd" Version a. Primary Disconnecting Device b. Test Probe Port c. Racking Crank Arm d. Test Port Shutter Operator e. Handle f. Wheel g. Ground Connection Powered by Safety ®...
  • Page 16: Figure 3 Powlvac 38™ Cds Ground & Test Device Front Close Up

    01.4IB.65090A PowlVac 38™ CDS Electrically Operated Ground & Test Device per ConEd Specification EO-2022-15 Figure 3 PowlVac 38™ CDS Ground & Test Device Front Close Up - "Customer" Version a. Key Lock K5 b. Key KD c. Control Selector Switch d.
  • Page 17: K Ey Ocks

    2) Key Lock “K2” (Keys KB and KC) ockS PowlVac 38™ CDS Electrical Ground and Test The key lock “K2” interlock is a two cylinder Devices "Con Ed" version (41588G95) and lock used to mechanically lock the ground Con Ed "Customer"...
  • Page 18: Key Lock "K4" (Keys Kb And Kd)

    “CLOSED” position. disables the closing and tripping function of the ground and test device. In the PowlVac 38™ CDS ground and test design, the locking bolt of the K4 interlock The selector switch is a three position rotary...
  • Page 19: Figure 4 Powlvac 38™ Cds Ground And Test Device (Rear View) - "Coned" Version With Upper Primary Disconnecting Devices

    01.4IB.65090A Figure 4 PowlVac 38™ CDS Ground and Test Device (Rear View) - "ConEd" Version with Upper Primary Disconnecting Devices a. Racking Roller Plate b. View Port Windows c. Levering Arm d. Primary Disconnecting Device e. Interference Plate Figure 5 PowlVac 38™...
  • Page 20: Ch 4 Installation

    Estimated size and weight for shipping a Figure 6 Ground and Test Device on Overhead PowlVac 38™ CDS ground and test device on a Crane pallet: • Size: 42” width x 42” depth x 47” height •...
  • Page 21: P Lacing The G Round And T Est D Evice I Nto S Ervice

    The user must verify functions after of moderate temperature, such as receipt. Powell recommends that the tests be 40°-100°F. Ground and test devices used in performed in the sequence listed below:...
  • Page 22: Vacuum Integrity

    The ground and test device insulation required to ascertain insulation integrity. should be tested with the ground and test Because of the design of the PowlVac 38™ device vacuum interrupter contacts in the insulation system, no valid data can be CLOSED position.
  • Page 23 Powell recognizes the widespread use of DC hipot equipment in the field and the desire CAUTION to use this equipment to verify integrity. However, the capacitive component of the...
  • Page 24: Control Voltage Insulation Integrity

    01.4IB.65090A PowlVac 38™ CDS Electrically Operated Ground & Test Device per ConEd Specification EO-2022-15 3) Control Voltage Insulation Integrity a. Test the Closing Operation of the Ground and Test Device If the user wants to check the insulation integrity of the control circuit, it may be...
  • Page 25: Electrical Ground And Test Device Inspection

    If attempting to insert an damaged, make no attempt to repair them. improperly rated device into the switchgear, Contact Powell for further information. these interference plates will interfere with each other and deter the insertion of the b. Inspect the switchgear compartment to device.
  • Page 26: Ch 5 Operating Procedures

    Ground & Test Device per ConEd Specification EO-2022-15 Ch 5 Operating Procedures CAUTION The PowlVac 38™ CDS Electrically Operated Ground Although the PowlVac 38™ CDS Electrically and Test Device is designed to provide access to Operated Ground & Test Device is designed...
  • Page 27: R Emoving G Round

    01.4IB.65090A 5. Insert the ground and test device into the 15. Turn the remote control box "ON" correct compartment. The ground and test (Figure 1, a) and depress the "CLOSE" device is rolled into the compartment, in pushbutton (Figure 1, b) to close the ground the same manner as the circuit breaker it and test device.
  • Page 28 01.4IB.65090A PowlVac 38™ CDS Electrically Operated Ground & Test Device per ConEd Specification EO-2022-15 4. Connect the power cord of the remote 13. Insert the racking handle, and rotate control box to the ground and test device the handle counterclockwise to (Figure 3, n).
  • Page 29: P Rocedure For T Esting F Eeder

    01.4IB.65090A c. p 7. Disconnect the remote control box power rocedure for eStInG eeder cord from the ground and test device (Figure 3, NOTICE 8. Rotate key KB in key lock K1 to electrically disable the ground and test device. The CON ED and CUSTOMER ground and test 9.
  • Page 30: R Emoving T Est P Robes

    01.4IB.65090A PowlVac 38™ CDS Electrically Operated Ground & Test Device per ConEd Specification EO-2022-15 d. r 16. Verify that the control selector switch on emovInG roBeS the front of the ground and test device is in the “OFF” (center) position...
  • Page 31 01.4IB.65090A 8. Disconnect the control box power cord 21. Move the control selector switch to the from the ground and test device “OFF” position (Figure 3, c) and turn the (Figure 3, remote control box “OFF” (Figure 1, 9. Rotate key KCF in key lock K1 to electrically 22.
  • Page 32: Ch 6 Maintenance

    01.4IB.65090A PowlVac 38™ CDS Electrically Operated Ground & Test Device per ConEd Specification EO-2022-15 Ch 6 Maintenance Actual inspection and maintenance will depend upon individual application A. G conditions such as number of operations, enerAl eScrIptIon time between uses, and storage conditions.
  • Page 33: Lubrication

    3) Lubrication Powell offer a complete lubrication kit (Powlube-104) which contains all the lubricants required for maintaining the equipment. Powlube-104 consists of (1) A-grease, (1) B-grease, and (1) C-oil.
  • Page 34: Ch 7 Recommended Renewal Parts And Replacement Procedures

    Refer to the Qualified Person section in the front of this instruction bulletin. If these 1. Order Renewal Parts from Powell at ground and test devices are installed in a powellind.com or call 1.800.480.7273. location where they are not maintained by a qualified technician, a spare ground and test 2.
  • Page 35 ConEd Specification EO-2022-15 August 2017 Powered by Safety ® Powell Electrical Systems, Inc. Tel: 713.944.6900 • Fax: 713.948.4569 Service Division - Houston powellind.com PO Box 12818 • Houston, TX • 77217 info@powellind.com ©2006 Powell Industries, Inc. • All rights reserved.

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