Dead Front Shield - Siemens SBA 800 Information And Instruction Manual

External Accessories

Dead Front Shield

Note: Accessory installation should be completed before the
breaker is racked into the "Connected" position. If the
breaker is in the "Connected" position, rack the breaker
out to the "Unlocked" position. Turn off and lock out all
power supplying the switchboard before installing any
accessories.
1. Tighten rubber inserts until they are flush against spacer
and the spacers flush against the dead front shield (See
Figure 1).
2. Place the dead front shield on the front of the breaker
while guiding the rubber inserts into the holes located in
the breaker cover (See Figure 1).
3. Secure the dead front shield by tightening the two (2)
screws provided.
Note: Approximately ten (10) complete rotations of the
screws will secure the dead front shield.
Figure 1.
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4. Check the dead front shield to insure that it is properly
secured. Tighten screws more if the dead front shield
feels loose
5. The dead front shield assembly consists of two (2)
identical shields one for the top of the breaker and one for
the bottom. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for installation of
the second shield.
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