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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION GUIDE RapidSBx ™ Switchboards 10-B-6085-01 Rev. 00 usa.siemens.com/rapidsbx...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
RapidSBx Switchboards │Instruction and Installation Guide Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction Qualified Person Signal Words Dangerous Procedures Field Service General Description Section 2 Safety Precautions Qualified Person Follow Safety Work Practices Hazardous Voltages Harmonic Conditions Section 3 Switchboard Preparation Receiving Inspection Shipping Damage Claims... - Page 3 WHICH ARE NOT COVERED SUFFICIENTLY FOR THE PURCHASER’S PURPOSES, THE MATTER SHOULD BE REFERRED TO THE LOCAL SIEMENS SALES OFFICE. THE CONTENTS OF THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL NOT BECOME PART OF OR MODIFY ANY PRIOR OR EXISTING AGREEMENT, COMMITMENT OR RELATIONSHIP.
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Page 4: Introduction
If within one year from date of initial operation, but not more than eighteen months from date of shipment by Siemens, of any item of the goods, purchaser discovers that such item was not as warranted above, and promptly notifies company in writing thereof, company shall remedy such defect by, at company’s option, adjustment, repair or replacement of the item and any affected part of the goods. -
Page 5: Dangerous Procedures
1.3.3 Caution! Always let an interlock device or safety mechanism perform its function without forcing or defeating the device. 1.3.4 Caution! Hydrocarbon spray propellants and hydrocarbon compounds will cause degradation of certain plastics. Contact your local Siemens representative before using these products to clean or lubricate components during installation or maintenance. Field Service “Siemens Industrial Services”... -
Page 6: Safety Precautions
RapidSBx Switchboards │Instruction and Installation Guide SECTION 2.0 Safety Precautions Devices are applied in a broad range of sizes and mounting arrangements. Outdoor switchboards consist of indoor equipment enclosed in a NEMA 3R housing and a door over the inner front panels. DANGER Hazardous voltage. -
Page 7: Switchboard Preparation
3.3.4 If driver will not sign the delivery receipt with damage noted, the shipment should not be signed for by the consignee or his agent. 3.3.5 Notify the Siemens Sales Office immediately of any damage. 3.3.6 Arrange for a carrier inspection of damage immediately. IMPORTANT: Do not remove equipment from the place it was set when unloading. -
Page 8: Handling
If inspection for concealed damage is not practical at the time the carrier is present, it must be done within 15 days of receipt of equipment. If concealed damage is found, the carrier must again be notified, and inspection made prior to making any corrective action to repair. Also notify Siemens Sales Office immediately. - Page 9 Instruction and Installation Guide │RapidSBx Switchboards 3.4.2 Handling By Overhead Crane The RapidSBx Switchboard includes (4) lifting brackets, attached to the switchboard at the top, front and rear. The lifting brackets ship from the factory attached and pointed downward. Before lifting, rotate the brackets upward.
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Page 10: Storage
RapidSBx Switchboards │Instruction and Installation Guide 3.5 Storage 3.5.1 Indoor Storage While the RapidSBx Switchboard enclosure meets NEMA 3R, the switchboard should be stored indoors if the unit is not immediately installed. Ensure the indoor storage space is clean and dry with adequate air circulation and uniform temperature to prevent condensation. -
Page 11: Installation
Instruction and Installation Guide │RapidSBx Switchboards SECTION 4.0 Installation Location Refer to the designated switchboard installation location within the construction plan. If the location is not defined the installation area must comply with NEC Article 110.26. Spaces about Electrical Equipment. Service entrance equipment should be located as close as possible to the incoming service of the site. -
Page 12: Switchboard Placement
RapidSBx Switchboards │Instruction and Installation Guide Switchboard Placement 4.4.1 Maneuver the Shipping Group near the final placement position. See Article 3.4, “Handling”. 4.4.2 Remove and discard all packing materials from the Shipping Group. 4.4.3 Remove the (4) lag screws that secure the (4) Seismic Washers and the switchboard to the wooden skid. -
Page 13: Electrical Clearances
Instruction and Installation Guide │RapidSBx Switchboards Figure 4.5b Figure 4.5c 4.6 Electrical Clearances Electrical connections within switchboards are made using either bus bars or cables. Bus bars are furnished for connections between the main bus, circuit breakers and pads for cable terminations. Switchboards are designed to fully comply with standard electrical clearances. -
Page 14: Phasing Arrangements
RapidSBx Switchboards │Instruction and Installation Guide 4.7 Phasing Arrangements All breaker lug connections maintain the typical A-B-C phasing, from left to right. The Horizontal Main Bus bars do not follow the typical phasing arrangement. Instead, the phasing arrangement is C-B-A from top to bottom. -
Page 15: Grounding And Bonding
Instruction and Installation Guide │RapidSBx Switchboards 4.8 Grounding and Bonding 4.8.1 For grounded systems used as service equipment or as a main switchboard on a separately derived system, follow the steps below: 4.8.1.1 Run a grounding electrode conductor from the grounding electrode at the installation site to the switchboard grounding electrode conductor terminal. -
Page 16: Conduit Area
NEC Article 110.14(C). Figure 4.9a 4.10 Cable Pulling Siemens switchboards are constructed according to NEMA standards for cable arrangements. It is important that all cables enter the switchboard in the conduit area shown in Section 4.9 and per the instructions shown below: 4.10.1... -
Page 17: Cable Termination
Instruction and Installation Guide │RapidSBx Switchboards 4.11 Cable Termination 4.11.1 Strip a length of insulation from the end of the cable sufficient to fit into the full length of the lug barrel, being careful not to nick or ring the strands. Use a proper insulation stripping tool. 4.11.2 Thoroughly clean aluminum cable contact surfaces with a wire brush. -
Page 18: Pre-Energizing, Inspection And Testing
5.1.8 All protective devices are shipped from the factory with all adjustable settings configured at the lowest possible values. Adjustments based on required system coordination study must be done by the end user. Siemens Technical Services can be contracted to perform the system coordination study and system commissioning. -
Page 19: Testing
If low readings are observed and an investigation for possible corrections does not correct test readings, then contact your Siemens Sales Office for assistance. A dielectric test, if possible, should be made on the high voltage (power) circuit for one minute at the appropriate test voltage. -
Page 20: Ground Fault Protection System
RapidSBx Switchboards │Instruction and Installation Guide 5.3 Ground Fault Protection System THIS CIRCUIT PROTECTED BY GROUND FAULT PROTECTION 11-1004-01 Rev. 3 NEC Article 230.95 requires ground fault protection on all service disconnects rated 1000 amperes and larger in switchboards when fed by a solidly grounded wye system of more than 150 volts to ground. When provided, all ground fault protection equipment for the switchboard is tested before shipment from the factory. -
Page 21: Ground Fault Inspection And Testing
The procedures below are for Siemens 3VA Circuit Breakers. 6.1.1 General Siemens 3VA circuit breakers may be equipped with integral ground fault protection. The National Electrical Code® requires that these devices be performance tested when first installed (Refer to NEC Article 230.95(C)). - Page 22 RapidSBx Switchboards │Instruction and Installation Guide 6.1.1.8 Operation test Switch Setting – Residual Outgoing Circuit Method 6.1.1.8.1 3 Phase/4 Wire Using Figure 6.1A, individually test breaker poles A, B and C in conjunction with the proper Neutral Sensor for proper Ground Fault operation. Each of the circuit breaker’s front panel controls should be set to the highest setting.
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Page 23: Energizing And Operation
Instruction and Installation Guide │RapidSBx Switchboards SECTION 7.0 Energizing and operation DANGER Hazardous voltage. Hazard of electrical arc flash. Will cause death or serious injury. Turn off and lock out all power supplying equipment before working inside to avoid the hazard. Installation and maintenance of this equipment should only be done by a qualified person. -
Page 24: Switchboard Loading
RapidSBx Switchboards │Instruction and Installation Guide SECTION 8.0 Switchboard loading Single Main Switchboards The total continuous load current on main device should not exceed 80 percent of main device unless rated for 100 percent of its ampere rating. The same will apply to each main of a multi-main switchboard. Feeders and branch circuits follow same 80 percent rule for load applied to feeder and branch circuit. -
Page 25: Maintenance
Instruction and Installation Guide │RapidSBx Switchboards SECTION 9.0 Maintenance DANGER Hazardous voltage. Hazard of electrical arc flash. Will cause death or serious injury. Turn off and lock out all power supplying equipment before working inside to avoid the hazard. Installation and maintenance of this equipment should only be done by a qualified person. -
Page 26: Recommended Maintenance
Instruction manuals for the various disconnecting and overcurrent devices mounted in the switchboard are available through your local Siemens sales office. The maximum recommended inspection interval should not exceed one year and should include all the tests shown in Section 9.3, “Maintenance Tasks”. - Page 27 Instruction and Installation Guide │RapidSBx Switchboards D. Examine indicating lamps and replace as required. E. Check terminal blocks contacts for loose connections. F. Check instrument and control switches and inspect their contacts. G. Check for proper condition of instrument transformers. Replace burned out fuses, if any. Check primary and secondary connections.
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Page 28: Cleaning Insulation
RapidSBx Switchboards │Instruction and Installation Guide 9.4 Cleaning Insulation Most of the plastics and synthetics used in insulation systems are attacked by solvents containing aromatics or halogenated hydrocarbons which may cause crazing and deformation of the material reducing the dielectric strength. ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL IS THE ONLY RECOMMENDED SOLVENT CLEANER. -
Page 29: Adverse Conditions
Two Electrical Contact Lubricants are available for this application: Siemens Electrical Contact Lubricant, Part No. 15-172-791-214 available in 8 oz. tubes and Siemens Electrical Contact Lubricant 11-B-9824, available in 50 gram tubes and 400 gram cartridges. Apply these materials in a layer .03-.06” thick. - Page 30 RapidSBx Switchboards │Instruction and Installation Guide Siemens Electrical Contact Lubricant, Part No. 15-172- 791-214 may be used for other applications. Other exposed components can be protected with a coat of glyptol or other corrosion-resistant coating. When old grease becomes dirty, wipe the part clean and apply new grease immediately.
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Page 31: Informational Charts
Instruction and Installation Guide │RapidSBx Switchboards SECTION 11.0 Informational charts 11.1 Torque Values 11.2 Wire Bending Requirements Wire Bending space at terminals shall be measured in a straight line from the end of the lug or wire connector (in the direction that the wire leaves the terminal) to the wall, barrier, or obstruction. For reference, see NEMA 312.6 (A and (B). -
Page 32: Available Rapidsbx Kits
RapidSBx Switchboards │Instruction and Installation Guide 11.3 Available RapidSBx Kits 11.3.1 Circuit Breaker Connecting Strap Kits The following kits integrate with RapidSBx Switchboards. Each kit includes copper straps, cover plates and necessary hardware. Unit Space Max Amp Breaker Breaker Catalog Height Rating Family... - Page 33 6FPB10SBX 11.3.4 SPD – Surge Protection Device Siemens TPS4 06 surge protection device may integrate with RapidSBx Switchboard Catalog No. SBXWW12XBB3RX. See Section 13, “SPD Field Install Instructions”. Note: The Surge Protection Device is voltage specific. Verify your system voltage before installing.
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Page 34: Ground Fault Test Record - Internal
RapidSBx Switchboards │Instruction and Installation Guide 11.4 Ground fault test record – Internal Performance test report Ground fault protection Job: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Location:________________________________________________________________________________ Date of Test: _____________________________ Circuit: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Switchboard:____________________________________________________________________________ Single/Double End: ________________________ Disconnect Device: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ GF Protective Device: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ GF Sensor: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Test Equipment: (Describe on back or attach a page.) Test Setup and Method: (Describe on back or attach a page.) Inspection... -
Page 35: Service Bulletins
This test record to be retained by those in charge of the building electrical installation. (2) Make the report available to the authority having jurisdiction. For service bulletins reference the technical information at: usa.siemens.com/circuitbreakers Reference information NFPA7O (NEC) NFPA 70E NEMA PB2 NEMA PB2.1... -
Page 36: Spd Field Install Instructions
RapidSBx Switchboards │Instruction and Installation Guide SECTION 13.0 SPD Field Install Instructions DANGER Hazardous voltage. Will cause death or serious injury. Cables are energized when Main Breaker is closed. Open Main PRIOR to accessing tap cables. 10-B-6082-01 Rev. 00 13.1 Preparations 13.1.1 Only qualified persons familiar with the construction and operation of switchboards should perform work described in this set of instructions. - Page 37 Instruction and Installation Guide │RapidSBx Switchboards 13.2.2 Repeat the previous step (3) more times. Ensure all (4) #8 wires are removed from the XTV 10 terminal blocks. 13.2.3 Remove the (4) #10 screws from the Auxiliary Compartment, back wall. 13.2.4 Using the (4) #10 screws from the previous step, fasten the (2) z-brackets to the Auxiliary Compartment, back wall.
- Page 38 RapidSBx Switchboards │Instruction and Installation Guide 13.3 SPD Remote Display Install 13.3.1 Remove the (4) #10 screw and the display filler plate from the Auxiliary Door. See Figure 13d. Discard the plate and screws. 13.3.2 Remove the (4) nuts from the remote display back side. 13.3.3 Pass the ribbon cable through the door cutout and use the (4) nuts from the previous step to fasten the remote display to the Auxiliary Door.
- Page 39 Instruction and Installation Guide │RapidSBx Switchboards Notes:...
- Page 40 Siemens does not make representations, warran- ties, or assurances as to the performance of the product in the field Telephone: +1 (800) 333-7421 beyond the warranties contained in the sales agreement. Siemens www.usa.siemens.com/rapidsbx reserves the right to modify the technology and product specifications 10-B-6085-01 Rev.
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