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- Page 1 DRAFT Powered by Safety ® Instruction Bulletin - 01.4IB.26264A FlexGear™ Low Voltage Arc Resistant Switchgear Equipped with GE EntelliGuard, Siemens WL, or Eaton Magnum DS Circuit Breakers Up to and including 635V...
- Page 2 FlexGear™ Low Voltage Arc Resistant Switchgear 01.4IB.26264A 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.26264A 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
01.4IB.26264A 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. - Page 6 FlexGear™ Low Voltage Arc Resistant Switchgear 01.4IB.26264A Contents Ch 5 Maintenance ......................25 A. G ................................. 25 enerAl B. o ........................25 verAll AIntenAnce rocedureS 1) Equipment ....................................26 2) Bus Insulation ..................................26 3) Mechanisms ....................................26 4) Primary Disconnect Device Contacts ..........................26 5) Control Contacts ..................................26...
- Page 7 01.4IB.26264A Figures Figure 1 Typical Powell FlexGear™ Low Voltage Arc Resistant Switchgear Lineup ..................8 Figure 2 Removing the Circuit Breaker from the Switchgear ........9 Figure 3 Switchgear on Lifting Crane ................11 Figure 4 Chain/Cable Sling Installation ..............12 Figure 5 Base View .....................15 Figure 6 Side View ......................16...
- Page 8 FlexGear™ Low Voltage Arc Resistant Switchgear 01.4IB.26264A Tables Table A FlexGear™ Ratings ....................7 Table B FlexGear™ Dimensions ..................16 Table C Bolt Torque Values for Powell FlexGear™ ............20 Table D Accessories ......................30 Powered by Safety ® General Information...
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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
The information in this instruction bulletin describes the Powell FlexGear™ low voltage arc The illustrations contained in this document resistant metal-enclosed switchgear assemblies may not represent the exact construction... -
Page 11: Ch 2 Safety
The rules are intended to cover only some of the (82.02.01)/UL 61010-1, Safety Requirements important aspects of personnel safety related for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, to Powell FlexGear™ low voltage arc resistant Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 1: General switchgear. Requirements, for rating and design... -
Page 12: G Eneral
FlexGear™ Low Voltage Arc Resistant Switchgear 01.4IB.26264A c. G d. S enerAl pecIfIc 1. Only qualified personnel trained in 1. DO NOT WORK ON ENERGIZED the usage, installation, operation, and SWITCHGEAR. If work must be performed maintenance of the circuit breaker shall on the switchgear, remove it from service be allowed to work on this equipment. -
Page 13: S Afety Abels
01.4IB.26264A e. S Afety ABelS The equipment described in this document has DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and instruction labels attached to various locations. All equipment DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and instruction labels shall be observed when the circuit breaker is handled, operated, or maintained. -
Page 14: Ch 3 Equipment Description
FlexGear™ Low Voltage Arc Resistant Switchgear 01.4IB.26264A Ch 3 Equipment Description Powell FlexGear consists of multiple sections, fastened together as a single group (Figure A. G It is completely operational when installed and enerAl connected directly to the customers’ power supply. -
Page 15: Atings
01.4IB.26264A B. r AtInGS Table A FlexGear™ Ratings Short Time Current Short Circuit Current Maximum Continuous Arc Fault Voltage Current Rating Current Main Bus Riser Bus Main Bus Riser Bus (Volts) (Amperes) (kA) (kA) (kA) (kA) (kA) 800-5000 85(.5s) Notes: 1. For specific circuit breaker ratings refer to the appropriate manufacturer’s application guide. -
Page 16: Figure 1 Typical Powell Flexgear™ Low Voltage Arc Resistant
FlexGear™ Low Voltage Arc Resistant Switchgear 01.4IB.26264A Figure 1 Typical Powell FlexGear™ Low Voltage Arc Resistant Switchgear Lineup Powered by Safety ® Equipment Description... -
Page 17: Figure 2 Removing The Circuit Breaker From The Switchgear
Note: Circuit breaker maintenance covers for compartments not equipped with circuit breakers are not shown for illustrative purposes only. a. Powell Overhead Lifting Device b. Overhead Lifting Device Handle c. Overhead Lifting Device Cable d. Instrument Compartment e. Lifting Device Yoke f. -
Page 18: Ch 4 Installation
FlexGear™ Low Voltage Arc Resistant Switchgear 01.4IB.26264A Ch 4 Installation When the switchgear is received, check for signs of damage. If damage is found or suspected, file claims as soon as possible with Contact the Powell Service Division for installation, the transportation company and notify the maintenance, and renewal parts assistance. -
Page 19: Lifting The Switchgear
01.4IB.26264A 1) Lifting the Switchgear Figure 3 Switchgear on Lifting Crane The maximum shipping section width is 102 inches. The equipment should be lifted using an appropriately rated overhead crane. The equipment should be lifted one shipping section at a time or a maximum total weight of 10,000 lbs. -
Page 20: Figure 4 Chain/Cable Sling Installation
FlexGear™ Low Voltage Arc Resistant Switchgear 01.4IB.26264A Figure 4 Chain/Cable Sling Installation Minimum 45˚ 45˚ Minimum 45˚ 45˚ Minimum 45˚ 45˚ Powered by Safety ® Installation... -
Page 21: S Torage
01.4IB.26264A 2. Equipment stored in outdoor storage d. S torAGe locations must be protected from airborne Shipping and storage of electrical equipment external contaminates. Outdoor storage requires measures to prevent the deterioration will also require additional care to maintain of the apparatus over a long unused period. temporary covers over the openings and The mechanical and dielectric integrity must shipping splits. -
Page 22: P Ositioning The Lex Ear
FlexGear™ Low Voltage Arc Resistant Switchgear 01.4IB.26264A e. p ™ oSItIonInG tHe CAUTION 1) Drawings and Diagrams Applicable national or local codes or regulations may require greater aisle space Before any installation work is started, consult and study all drawings and Bill... -
Page 23: Figure 5 Base View
Width only contingent on the frame size. It has no bearing on the equipment depth and will Depth be one of two dimensions shown in Table B, FlexGear™ Dimensions, C Cable Space, Available Customer Cable Space Width. Front Compartment (4) Holes for Anchor Bolts 2.67... -
Page 24: Figure 6 Side View
FlexGear™ Low Voltage Arc Resistant Switchgear 01.4IB.26264A Figure 6 Side View Front Cable Compartment Compartment 111.9 (2841) 94.1 (2390) 2.67 (68) Table B FlexGear™ Dimensions Equipment Rear Cable Space Equipment Front Depth Compartment (in/mm) Width Compartment (in/mm) Depth (in/mm) Depth... - Page 25 01.4IB.26264A The purchaser must provide suitable means Care should be taken to provide a smooth, hard for anchoring the switchgear to the floor. The and level floor underneath and in front of the floor supporting the switchgear must be level sections to facilitate installation and removal of in order to avoid distorting the switchgear the circuit breaker.
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Page 26: G Rounding
FlexGear™ Low Voltage Arc Resistant Switchgear 01.4IB.26264A G. G It is recommended that the connection to the roundInG station ground have a cross section of 500,000 Before power connections can be made, the circular mils (240mm ) or greater if the soil switchgear vertical sections must be grounded. -
Page 27: Figure 7 Ground Bus Splice Bolt Assembly
Note: All hardware must be tightened to the zinc-plated, dichromate treated, high torque values listed in Table C, Bolt strength steel. Cap screws are ½-13 SAE Torque Values for Powell FlexGear™. Grade 5. See Figure 7 for proper hardware assembly. -
Page 28: Main B Us Assembly I Nsulation
FlexGear™ Low Voltage Arc Resistant Switchgear 01.4IB.26264A I. M 2) Cleaning Bus Insulation SSeMBly nSulAtIon To insulate the main bus assembly follow these The main bus bar is insulated with a high instructions: temperature thermoplastic or thermoset material that provides dielectric and 1. -
Page 29: P Ower C Ables
Access the primary cable connections in the guidelines found in Ch 4 Installation, L. Field Powell FlexGear™ by opening the hinged rear Wiring for Arc Resistant Equipment. doors. Before any primary cable connections are made, the cables should be identified... -
Page 30: Adding Control Cable
FlexGear™ Low Voltage Arc Resistant Switchgear 01.4IB.26264A 1) Adding Control Cable iii. The unprotected line side of the fuse must be shrouded by an insulated a. Penetrations in the exterior of the cover that prevents faults on these switchgear are only allowed in the... -
Page 31: I Nserting And Emoving The Ircuit Reaker From The Ircuit Reaker Ompartment
I nSpectIon And eStInG For assistance with testing and inspection contact the Powell Service Division at 1.800.480.7273 or email at info@powellservice.com. After the equipment has been installed and all connections made, it shall be tested and inspected before putting in service. Although a. -
Page 32: Testing
FlexGear™ Low Voltage Arc Resistant Switchgear 01.4IB.26264A Figure 10 Arc Flash Preventers a. Fresh Air Inlet b. AR Slam Vent c. Floor Note: Section view of lower portion of typical switchgear showing AR Slam Vent. AR Slam Vent must be in open position as shown before equipment is energized. -
Page 33: Ch 5 Maintenance
A. G enerAl be given the following overall maintenance at least once a year. Contact Powell Service Division for assistance in performing maintenance or setting up a Powell offers a complete lubrication kit maintenance program. Email (Powlube-104) which contains all the info@powellservice.com... -
Page 34: Equipment
FlexGear™ Low Voltage Arc Resistant Switchgear 01.4IB.26264A The switchgear lineup and connections should CAUTION be given the following overall maintenance at least once a year: Inhalation of vapor could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE A periodic maintenance program is not... -
Page 35: Secondary Wiring
See Table C, Bolt the transformers and fuses. Examine Torque Values for Powell FlexGear™. mechanical mating parts such as the 11) Heaters levering-in arms and the mating guide channels. -
Page 36: Records
FlexGear™ Low Voltage Arc Resistant Switchgear 01.4IB.26264A c. A 12) Records BnorMAl ondItIonS The condition of each switchgear unit at Local atmospheric conditions such as high the time of inspection should be listed in humidity, salty atmosphere, corrosive gases, a permanent record to become a guide... -
Page 37: Ch 6 Replacement Parts
A. o rderInG nStructIonS stored to enable the prompt replacement of any worn, broken or damaged part. A sufficient 1. To order Replacements Parts from Powell, amount of stocked parts minimizes service visit the website at powellind.com or call interruptions caused by breakdowns and saves 1.800.480.7273. - Page 38 4000A Circuit Breaker 26263P00001217 Notes: 1. The numbers in the ( ) indicate the number of pieces or the length of cable included. One (1) Breaker Maintenance Cover is shipped with each line-up, contact Powell for additional covers. Powered by Safety ®...
- Page 39 Up To And Including 635V October 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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