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IB01301027E Instructions for VSR-Series Breaker To Vacuum Starter Replacement For Type 5HK Breakers (5HK-VSR Vacuum Starter Replacement Unit) IB01301027E For more information visit: www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com...
If further information is desired by purchaser regarding his particular installation, operation or maintenance of particular equip- ment, contact a Cutler-Hammer representative at Eaton Corporation. IB01301027E For more information visit: www.eaton.com...
7 .5 AUXILIARY CONTACT MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT ..........................24 7.6 MECHANICAL LATCH ......................................25 7 .6.1 LATCH REMOVAL ......................................25 7 .6.2 LATCH INSTALLATION ..................................... 26 SECTION 8: REPLACEMENT PARTS ..........................2 7 For more information visit: www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com...
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T able 5.1 - SL Contactor Ratings ................................ 1 6 T able 6.1 - Recommended T orque Values* ............................2 0 T able 7 .1 - Unlatch Coil Impedance ..............................2 5 IB01301027E For more information visit: www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com...
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Figure 7-15 Alignment of Latch Components ....................... 25 Figure 7-16 Location of Latch Assembly on Conductor Base Plate ..............26 Figure 7-17 Set Gap Between Roller Bearing and Cam to .5mm (.020”) ............... 26 For more information visit: www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com...
Operator or Blown Fuse Replacement Unit Protection) Amps 5HK-250-1200A 5HK-VSR-250 4.76 230 / 390 5HK-350-1200A 5HK-VSR-350 4.76 230 / 390 T able 1.1 - 5HK-VSR Vacuum Motor Starter Replacement Unit Availability and Interchangeability IB01301027E For more information visit: www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com...
T able 1.2 - 5HK-VSR Vacuum Motor Starter Replacement Unit Dimensions in Inches Rating 5HK-VSR-230/390 48.25 20.25 7.00 25.40 8.00 15.58 Figure 1-1 Outline and Dimensions in inches of Type 5HK-VSR Vacuum Motor Starter Replacement Unit For more information visit: www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com IB01301027E...
Do not work on a starter with the secondary test coupler engaged. Failure to disconnect the test coupler could result in an electrical shock leading to death, personnel injury or property damage. IB01301027E For more information visit: www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com...
File claims immediately with the securely seated in the lifting holes, the starter can be carefully lifted carrier if damage or loss is detected and notify the nearest Eaton’s and moved. (Figure 3-2) Stand a safe distance away from the Electrical Services &...
Indoor storage should be in a building with sufficient heat and circulation to prevent condensation. If the building is not heated, the same general rule for heat as for outdoor storage should be applied. IB01301027E For more information visit: www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com...
Effective: May 2008 Page 10 Page 10 Page 10 Effective: May 2008 Effective: May 2008 Effective: May 2008 Vacuum Motor Starter Figure 3-3 Front External View of 5HK-VSR Vacuum Starter Replacement Unit For more information visit: www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com IB01301027E...
Page 11 Effective: May 2008 Effective: May 2008 Effective: May 2008 Page 11 Page 11 Page 11 Vacuum Motor Starter Figure 3-4 Rear External View of 5HK-VSR Vacuum Starter Replacement Unit IB01301027E For more information visit: www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com...
Using a dry lint free cloth or a paper towel, clean all the insulating surfaces of the pole units. Conduct a vacuum interrupting integrity check as described in Section 6.2. Figure 4-1 Coil Control Board with Dip Switch For more information visit: www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com...
Once the starter is aligned with the cell floor guide, push the starter into the cell, until the racking arms prevent further movement of the starter toward the rear of the cell (Figures 4-3). IB01301027E For more information visit: www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com...
This is the “WITHDRAWN” position. The racking arm rollers will clear the cell guide slots and the starter can be rolled out of the cell, if desired. Figure 4-4 Insertion of HK-VSR (5HK-VSR-250 shown) For more information visit: www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com...
Page 15 Effective: May 2008 Effective: May 2008 Effective: May 2008 Page 15 Page 15 Page 15 Vacuum Motor Starter Figure 4-6 5HK-VSR in Connect Position Figure 4-7 5HK-VSR Position Indicator IB01301027E For more information visit: www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com...
After the starter is electrically closed, a mechanical latch is engaged that The SL Contactor utilizes Eaton’s Cutler-Hammer vacuum interrupt- holds the moving armature plate in the closed position. Power is ers that exhibit both a long electrical life and a high interruption then removed from the control board.
Moving Armature Plate Coil Mounting Angle Aux Contact Operating Lever Optional Aux Contacts Standard Aux Contacts Stop Assembly Coil Control Board & Baseplate Terminal Block Figure 5-2 SL Rear View Major Components IB01301027E For more information visit: www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com...
Connect position, if the starter contacts are ary element are recessed to prevent accidental short-circuiting of closed. 5HK-VSR interlocks are completely compatible with the the control circuits. For more information visit: www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com...
Test position. It remains engaged in all positions from Test to and including Connect. Figure 5-7 5HK-VSR Ground Contact IB01301027E For more information visit: www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com...
FROM THE CONTACTOR WHILE PERFORMING THIS TEST. Vacuum starters depend on the vacuum in each interrupter to successfully stop current flow to the connected load when the Figure 6-1 Interrupter Wear Check starter opens. For more information visit: www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com...
Ground the starter frame. Starting with zero, increase the voltage to 1125 RMS, 60 Hz. Maintain the voltage for one minute. Successful withstand indicates satisfactory insulation strength of the secondary control circuit. Remove the shorting wire. IB01301027E For more information visit: www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com...
1. Attach test lights across the upper and lower terminals of each interrupter. Figure 7-4 Removing Bolt Securing Upper Terminal 2. Rotate insulator on middle phase bottle until light flickers. Rotate clockwise if light is not on, counterclockwise if light is on. For more information visit: www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com...
0.534 in. 0.004 in. using adjustment block provided with 4. Unscrew the spring assembly by hand and remove from the replacement stop assembly, torque bolts to 214 lb-in (24.2 N-M). angle (Figure 7-9). (See Figure 7-11) IB01301027E For more information visit: www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com...
Figure 7-8 Remove the Lockout Securing the Return Spring Bolt Figure 7-11 Stop Assembly Adjustment Block Figure 7-9 Unscrew the Return Spring Assembly Figure 7-10 Install New Coils on Cores For more information visit: www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com IB01301027E...
6. Insert coil core into new coil, insuring rubber gasket is between core and coil bobbin. 2. Remove the four 8mm x 1.25 bolts from the underside of the base plate that secure the latch assembly to the base plate. IB01301027E For more information visit: www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com...
7 & 8 on the control board. Figure 7-16 Location of Latch Assembly on Conductor Base Plate Figure 7-17 Set Gap Between Roller Bearing and Cam to .5mm (.020”) For more information visit: www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com www.eaton.com...
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ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE, ARE MADE REGARDING THE INFORMATION, RECOMMENDATIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS CON- TAINED HEREIN. In no event will Eaton Corporation be responsible to the purchaser or user in contract, in tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise for any...