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IB-50022A PowlVac® Ground & Test Device 15kV 15GT36ASDE-23 Electrically Operated Ground & Test Device per Con Edison Specification EI-4102 Powered by Safety ®...
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PowlVac® Ground & Test Device 15kV (ConEd EI-4102) IB-50022A 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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“IMPORTANT”. This is defined as: IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT indicates a section of the manual covering a non hazardous situation, but one where Powell feels proper attention is warranted. Powered by Safety ®...
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IB-50022A 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 ................................4 ENERAL D. S ................................4 PECIFIC E.
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PowlVac® Ground & Test Device 15kV (ConEd EI-4102) IB-50022A Contents Ch 6 Maintenance ......................20 A. G ................................. 20 ENERAL B. I ..........................20 NSPECTION AND LEANING C. L ..............................20 UBRICATION Ch 7 Recommended Renewal Parts and Replacement Procedures ......21 A.
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.
Ch 1 General Information, A. S COPE For more information visit www.powellind. This instruction bulletin provides: com. To contact the Powell Service Division call 1.800.480.7273 or 713.944.6900, or email 1. Safety guidelines info@powellservice.com. 2. General descriptions of the operation and maintenance of the ground &...
IB-50022A Ch 2 Safety 6. Where the possibility of induced voltages or stored electrical energy exists, ground the phase conductors or circuit parts A. S ONDITION before touching them. Where it could be The information in Section A is quoted from reasonably anticipated that the conductors NFPA 70E 2004 - Article 120, 120.1 Establishing an or circuit parts being deenergized...
PowlVac® Ground & Test Device 15kV (ConEd EI-4102) IB-50022A 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 15GT36ASADE-23 an energized circuit.
IB-50022A 8. For service, the device must be in the OPEN F. S AFETY ABELS position and all operating springs must The equipment described in this document be discharged. These conditions should has DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and be verified before removing any covers or instruction labels attached to various locations.
PowlVac circuit breaker. ground and test device is in the CLOSED and locked position. The PowlVac 15GT36ASADE-23 Electrically Operated Ground & Test Device provides a The key is then inserted into key lock “B”. means for obtaining access to the primary...
IB-50022A Figure 1 Ground & Test Device Front View a. Lock “B” Instruction Plate s. Lock “A” b. Secondary Disconnect k. Front Handle t. Key “1” c. Pin Guide Racking Arm (position) u. Manual Close Operator d. Wiring Bundle m. Racking Access Handle v.
PowlVac® Ground & Test Device 15kV (ConEd EI-4102) IB-50022A Figure 2 Ground & Test Device Rear View a. Secondary Disconnect Receptacle b. Test Port Shutter Operators c. Vacuum Interrupter d. Glastic Barrier e. Hex-Head Cap Screws f. Ground Connection Powered by Safety ®...
An overhead crane (Figure 4) can be used to the nearest Powell representative. move the ground and test device. When using an overhead crane to move the device use...
2) Vacuum Integrity No attempt should be made to try to compare the condition of one vacuum Powell recommends AC testing for reliable interrupter with another nor to correlate verification of vacuum integrity. PowlVac the condition of any vacuum interrupter 15kV ground and test devices shall be with low values to DC leakage current.
IB-50022A main closing spring condition. The interconnected equipment such as OPEN/CLOSED indicator (Figure 1, q) shows supervisory control, SCADA, or automatic the position of the grounding switch. transfer schemes. 2) Opening First remove the control fuses in the compartment. Connect the jumper cable The grounding switch may be OPENED to the secondary disconnect plug in the electrically or manually.
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT If the primary disconnecting devices are damaged, make no attempt to repair them. Contact Powell immediately for further directions. b. Inspect the switchgear compartment to ensure that it is clean and clear of debris that might interfere with ground and test device travel.
IB-50022A Ch 5 Operation CAUTION CAUTION A. G ENERAL NFORMATION PowlVac® racking handles incorporate a built-in torque limiting feature in the design The Con Edison ground and test device is that prevents excessive force from being supplied with Key #1. Key #1 is used in either applied to the PowlVac racking mechanism.
PowlVac® Ground & Test Device 15kV (ConEd EI-4102) IB-50022A Figure 5 Racking Access Handle Figure 6 Insert the Racking Handle a. Racking Handle a. Racking Shaft b. Manual Push to Trip Button c. Racking Access Handle Figure 7 Rotate Key in Lock “A” Figure 8 Transfer Key from Lock “A”...
IB-50022A Figure 9 Sliding Safety Shutter to the Left Figure 10 Inserting Test Probes a. Test Port Shutter Operators a. Test Port Shutter Operators b. Test Ports with Shutter Open b. Test Probe Figure 11 Test Probes a. High Voltage Test Probe b.
PowlVac® Ground & Test Device 15kV (ConEd EI-4102) IB-50022A 2) Procedure for Testing Feeder Transfer the key removed from Lock “A” to Lock “B” and rotate (Figure 9). Lock a. Verify the Con Edison ground and “B” unlocks the test port shutter. test device is being inserted in the k.
IB-50022A f. Move the test port shutter fully to the 4) Procedure for Removing Grounds right. Rotate the key in Lock “B” and a. Obtain the key from the Con Edison lock remove the key. The test ports are now box on premises.
PowlVac® Ground & Test Device 15kV (ConEd EI-4102) IB-50022A Ch 6 Maintenance Primary insulation should be cleaned if needed. Wipe insulation parts clean with a dry lint-free cloth or an industrial-type wiper. If dirt adheres A. G ENERAL and will not come off by wiping, remove it A regular maintenance schedule should be with distilled water or a mild solvent such as established to obtain the best service and...
NSTRUCTIONS and saves time and expense. When continuous operation is a primary consideration a larger 1. To order Renewal Parts from Powell, visit quantity of renewal parts should be stocked the website at www.powellind.com or call depending on the severity of the service and 1.800.480.7273.
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