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IB-51807
PV System 38® Remote Racking Device
Mechanical Connection
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  • Page 1 IB-51807 PV System 38® Remote Racking Device Mechanical Connection Powered by Safety ®...
  • Page 2 PV System 38® Remote Racking Device IB-51807 Mechanical Connection 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 ®...
  • Page 3 “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 ®...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    IB-51807 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 ................................3 enerAl d. S ..............................4 Afety ABelS...
  • Page 5 PV System 38® Remote Racking Device IB-51807 Mechanical Connection Figures Figure 1 PV System 38® Remote Racking Device ............6 Figure 2 Close-up of Control Box .................7 Figure 3 Opening Racking Access Window ..............9 Figure 4 Installing Remote Racking Device ...............10 Figure 5 Remote Racking Device Installed ..............10 Figure 6...
  • Page 6: Ch 1 General Information

    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.
  • Page 7: S Cope

    Ch 1 General Information, A. S cope For more information visit www.powellind.com. To contact the Powell Service Division call This instruction bulletin provides: 1.800.480.7273 or 713.944.6900, or email info@powellservice.com. 1. Safety guidelines 2. General descriptions on the operation of the PV System 38 Remote Racking Device 3.
  • Page 8: Ch 2 Safety

    IB-51807 Ch 2 Safety B. S Afety uIdelIneS Each user has the responsibility to instruct A. S ondItIon and supervise all personnel associated with usage, installation, operation, and maintenance The information in Section A is quoted from of this equipment on all safety procedures. NFPA 70E 2004 - Article 120, 120.1 Establishing an Furthermore, each user has the responsibility of Electrically Safe Work Condition.
  • Page 9: S Afety L Abels

    PV System 38® Remote Racking Device IB-51807 Mechanical Connection d. S Afety ABelS IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Warning and Caution labels are located in various places in and on the switchgear and on the circuit breaker. Always observe these warnings and caution labels. Do NOT remove or deface any of these warning/caution labels.
  • Page 10: Ch 3 Equipment Description

    IB-51807 Ch 3 Equipment Description c. e lectrIc AckInG evIce The electric racking device uses a hanger A. G enerAl bracket (Figure 1, b) to connect to the bottom flange of the upper compartment. The drive The PV System 38® Remote Racking Device is socket (Figure 1, c) engages the racking shaft an accessory which enables circuit breakers through the racking shaft access window...
  • Page 11: Pv System 38® Remote Racking Device

    PV System 38® Remote Racking Device IB-51807 Mechanical Connection Figure 1 PV System 38® Remote Racking Device a. Adjusting Screws b. Hanger Bracket c. Drive Socket d. Motor Adjustment Knob e. Power Cord Receptacle f. Power Cord g. Control Box Cord h.
  • Page 12: Figure 2 Close-Up Of Control Box

    IB-51807 Figure 2 Close-up of Control Box a. Electrical Cord b. In Indicator Light c. Out Indicator Light d. Power Switch e. In/Out Selector Switch f. Push Button g. Handle Powered by Safety ® Equipment Description...
  • Page 13: Ch 4 Installation & Operation

    PV System 38® Remote Racking Device IB-51807 Mechanical Connection Ch 4 Installation & Operation c. o perAtIon A. r eceIvInG WARNING WARNING Upon receipt, remove any shipping material Do NOT work on an energized circuit breaker. and inspect the electric racking device for Follow circuit breaker safety guidelines and damage that may have occurred during operating instruction provided in the specific...
  • Page 14: Figure 3 Opening Racking Access Window

    IB-51807 Figure 3 Opening Racking Access Window Powered by Safety ® Installation & Operation...
  • Page 15: Figure 4 Installing Remote Racking Device

    PV System 38® Remote Racking Device IB-51807 Mechanical Connection Figure 4 Installing Remote Racking Device Figure 5 Remote Racking Device Installed Powered by Safety ® Installation & Operation...
  • Page 16: Figure 6 Connecting The Motor To The Control Box

    IB-51807 Figure 6 Connecting the Motor to the Figure 8 Circuit Breaker in Test/Disconnect Control Box Position Figure 7 Activate Remote Racking Device Figure 9 Circuit Breaker in Connected Position Powered by Safety ® Installation & Operation...
  • Page 17: C Ompartment

    PV System 38® Remote Racking Device IB-51807 Mechanical Connection d. I 1) Racking Mechanism nSertInG tHe IrcuIt reAker Into WItcHGeAr oMpArtMent The racking mechanism is an integral part of the switchgear for PV System 38® CAUTION CAUTION equipment. The racking device provides a means of moving the circuit breaker from Before installing any circuit breaker into a the “TEST”...
  • Page 18 IB-51807 f. Depress the push-to-trip button and n. To begin racking the circuit breaker into slide the racking shaft shutter covering the compartment, depress the push the racking shaft to the left (Figure 3). button on the control box (Figure 7). This trips the circuit breaker if it is closed Note: If the push button is released during and holds it open during the racking...
  • Page 19: Reaker Emoving The C Ireakercuit B Reakereakereaker Freakerom The

    PV System 38® Remote Racking Device IB-51807 Mechanical Connection e. r 3. Insert the cylindrical plug into the remote eMovInG tHe IrcuIt reAker froM tHe WItcHGeAr racking device outlet (Figure 6). Lock the oMpArtMent plug by turning it clockwise. 4. Ensure the control box power switch is in CAUTION CAUTION the “OFF”...
  • Page 20 IB-51807 PV System 38® Remote Racking Device Mechanical Connection April 2010 Powered by Safety ® Powell Electrical Systems, Inc. Tel: 713.944.6900 • Fax: 713.948.4569 Service Division - Houston www.powellind.com PO Box 12818 • Houston, TX • 77217 info@powellind.com ©2006 Powell Industries, Inc. • All rights reserved.

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