— Table of contents Important safety notes and warnings Introduction Receiving, handling and storage Site preparation 08–18 Indoor installation 19–20 Testing and final inspection Placing switchgear into service — safety precautions Standard construction 23–27 Maintenance...
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I N T R O D U C T I O N — Introduction General instructions maintenance as applied to ReliaGear® ND medium- Read these instructions carefully before voltage, non-arc-resistant switchgear. These installation and use as a guide during installation instructions do not attempt to cover all variations and initial operation.
Site preparation General Foundation Before installing, consult all drawings furnished The ABB factory supplies general arrangement and for the particular order. The drawings show top, floor plan drawings for each installation. Refer to front and section views of the lineup, primary these drawings for floor leveling requirements.
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Once either by bolting per the guidelines outlined on the located, final positioning can be done with a ABB factory drawings or welding. Equipment forklift. When using either chains or wire rope installed in seismic areas has special anchoring slings, place a wooden 4"...
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Circuit breakers may ship separately. Remove the plywood cover over the breaker that is securely sealing type bushing used. ABB recommends using O-Z/Gedney sealing bushings for all installations. attached to the pallet (figure 8). Untighten both clamp screws from the pallet (figure 9).
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I N D O O R I N S TA L L AT I O N Breaker Interlocking release handle — locking tab 13 Breaker locking tab and interlock release handle — 14 Breaker lift truck pan side view — 15 Breaker lift truck winch —...
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I N D O O R I N S TA L L AT I O N TEST position: — 1. From the disconnect position, the circuit 21 Vmax/A in disconnect position breaker can be placed into the TEST position, — by inserting the umbilical cord plug into the 22 Vmax/A in test position...
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I N D O O R I N S TA L L AT I O N — 3. Open the CPT module door to verify the 5. Push the rod into the compartment to insert the 24 Withdrawn secondary breaker, located on the CPT truck, CPT or PT element.
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T E S T I N G A N D F I N A L I N S P E C T I O N — Testing and final inspection Testing 5. With the main circuit de-energized and Danger: Disconnect the primary power source. grounded, check the continuity of all circuits after installing the circuit breakers.
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P L A C I N G S W I T H C G E A R I N TO S E R V I C E — Placing switchgear into service — safety precautions Danger: Turn off power ahead of switchgear before Energizing the main bus performing any inspection or maintenance Verify that all door and panel hardware is secure.
ANSI C37.20.2 Section 5.2.8. Control wires Bus support insulation ABB standard control wiring is insulated type SIS, The bus supports (figure 30) are indoor epoxy type. made of flexible stranded conductors, unless The supports ensure safe operational clearances of otherwise specified by contract specifications.
M A I N T E N A N C E — Maintenance General 7. Inspect all cables for tight connections and Inspect all switchgear installations at frequent ample support. intervals. Perform a visual inspection, front and 8. Inspect control wiring for signs of wear and rear, to see that there is no evidence of loose damage, especially at door hinge locations.
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Check for cracked or embrittled insulation. 18. Contact ABB MV Service if any abnormality Replace wire whenever unsure. is experienced. 3. Inspect primary insulation system for accumulated contamination. Clean insulation with a dry cloth, dry air, vacuum, or if necessary with an OSHA-approved solvent.
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3. Clean surfaces with an OSHA-approved solvent. Order factory original replacement parts from Dress contact surfaces that show minor ABB Inc., Lake Mary, Florida 32746. Specify quantity, corrosion or pitting by lightly rubbing with a part numbers, description and nameplate data of polishing cloth such as 3M Scotch Brite.
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The duty of ABB is to facilitate subsequent recycling or disposal at the end of product life. During disposal of the product, it is always necessary to act in accordance with local legal requirements in force.
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