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Racking The Secovac Vcb To Connected Position - GE SecoVac DEH-500012 Operation Manual

For use with 5kv - 15kv ieee secovac vacuum circuit breakers, lift truck

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4. Racking the SecoVac VCB to Connected Position

CAUTION
When racking the VCB from CONNECT to DISCONNECT,
or DISCONNECT to CONNECT, do not stop or pause at
any intermediate position. Failure to engage in either
CONNECT or DISCONNECT position will render the
VCB inoperable.
1.
Connect the secondary plug of the VCB into the socket
at the top of the switchgear compartment and lock it,
Figure 27 and Figure 28.
Figure 27. Release Secondary Plug from VCB
Figure 28. Insert Secondary Plug and Lock into Switchgear Compartment Socket
2.
Make sure the VCB is in open position. If it is closed, press
the manual open pushbutton.
3.
Close the door and insert the racking handle into the
racking access hole located at the bottom of the door,
Figure 29 and Figure 30, until the racking socket is
engaged with the racking drive screw.
4.
Turn the handle clockwise (approximately 20 turns) until
it cannot be rotated any further.
CAUTION
Do not over torque the racking handle, applied force
should not exceed 22.12 ft lb (30 N/m)
When it makes a clicking sound, the VCB is now in the
Connected position. The VCB position indicator will change
the status from "TEST" to "CONNECTED", Figure 32 through
Figure 34.
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