01.4Ib.60201A Powlvac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker: 5Kv & 15Kv 1200A, 2000A, & 3000A
01.4Ib.60201A Powlvac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker: 5Kv & 15Kv 1200A, 2000A, & 3000A
01.4Ib.60201A Powlvac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker: 5Kv & 15Kv 1200A, 2000A, & 3000A
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Service Division
PO Box 12818
Houston, Texas 77217-2818
Tel: 713.944.6900
Fax: 713.948.4569
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As stated in ANSI Z535.4-2007, the signal word is For the purposes of this manual, a qualified
a word that calls attention to the safety sign and person, as stated in NFPA 70E®, is one who has
designates a degree or level of hazard seriousness. skills and knowledge related to the construction
The signal words for product safety signs are and operation of the electrical equipment and
“Danger”, “Warning”, and “Caution”. These installations and has received safety training to
words are defined as: recognize and avoid the hazards involved. In
addition to the above qualifications, one must also
be:
! DANGER
1. trained and authorized to energize,
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous deenergize, clear, ground, and tag circuits
situation which, if not avoided, will result in and equipment in accordance with
death or serious injury. established safety practices.
2. trained in the proper care and use of
personal protective equipment (PPE)
! WARNING such as rubber gloves, hard hat, safety
glasses or face shields, flash clothing, etc.,
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous in accordance with established safety
situation which, if not avoided, could result in practices.
death or serious injury. 3. trained in rendering first aid if necessary.
! CAUTION
CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol,
indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION, used without the safety alert
symbol, is used to address practices not
related to personal injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE is used to address practices not related
to personal injury.
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Contents
Ch 1 General Information..................................................................................................1
A. Scope.................................................................................................................................................................2
B. Purpose..............................................................................................................................................................2
C. Instruction Bulletins Available Electronically. ....................................................................................................3
D. Associated Instruction Bulletins.............................................................................................................3
Ch 2 Safety.........................................................................................................................4
A. Safe Work Condition..........................................................................................................................................4
B. Safety Guidelines................................................................................................................................................4
C. General. ............................................................................................................................................................5
D. Specific...............................................................................................................................................................5
E. X-Rays...............................................................................................................................................................6
F. Safety Labels......................................................................................................................................................6
Ch 3 Equipment Description..............................................................................................7
A. General. ............................................................................................................................................................7
B. The Stored energy Mechanism..............................................................................................................................7
1) Mechanical Description........................................................................................................................................................... 7
2) Electrical Description..............................................................................................................................................................18
C. Racking Mechanism.......................................................................................................................................... 19
1) General Description................................................................................................................................................................19
2) Standard Racking Mechanism.............................................................................................................................................21
D. Circuit Breaker Compartment Interfaces............................................................................................................ 21
1) Primary Disconnecting Devices...........................................................................................................................................21
2) Secondary Disconnecting Devices......................................................................................................................................21
3) MOC (Mechanism Operated Cell Switch) Actuator.........................................................................................................21
4) TOC (Truck Operated Cell Switch) Actuator......................................................................................................................22
5) Ground Connection................................................................................................................................................................22
6) Shutter Rollers..........................................................................................................................................................................22
7) Anti-Rollout Latch...................................................................................................................................................................22
E. Vacuum Interrupters........................................................................................................................................ 22
F. Vacuum Interrupter Connection........................................................................................................................ 22
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Ch 4 Installation..............................................................................................................23
A. Receiving......................................................................................................................................................... 23
B. Handling......................................................................................................................................................... 23
C. Storage. ......................................................................................................................................................... 24
D. Placing the Circuit Breaker Into Service. ........................................................................................................... 25
1) High Voltage Insulation Integrity........................................................................................................................................25
2) Vacuum Integrity.....................................................................................................................................................................26
3) Control Voltage Insulation Integrity...................................................................................................................................27
4) Mechanical Operation Check...............................................................................................................................................28
5) Electrical Operation Check....................................................................................................................................................28
6) Racking Mechanism Check...................................................................................................................................................29
E. Inserting The Circuit Breaker Into The Circuit Breaker Compartment................................................................... 30
1) Prior to Inserting the Circuit Breaker into the Circuit Breaker Compartment...........................................................31
2) Inserting the Circuit Breaker to the Test/Disconnected Position..................................................................................32
3) Inserting the Circuit Breaker to the Connected Position................................................................................................33
F. Removing the Circuit Breaker from the Circuit Breaker Compartment. ................................................................. 35
1) Removing the Circuit Breaker from the Connected to the Test/Disconnected Position.........................................35
2) Removing the Circuit Breaker from the
Test/Disconnected Position out of the Circuit Breaker Compartment.......................................................................35
G. Inserting the Circuit Breaker Using Through Door Racking Option. .................................................................... 36
1) Inserting the Circuit Breaker to the Test/Disconnect Position......................................................................................36
2) Inserting the Circuit Breaker to the Connected Position................................................................................................36
H. Removing the Circuit Breaker From the Compartment Using Through Door Option.............................................. 38
1) Removing the Circuit Breaker from the Connected to the Test/Disconnected Position.........................................39
2) Removing the Circuit Breaker from the
Test/Disconnected Position out of the Circuit Breaker Compartment.......................................................................40
I. Remote Racking. .............................................................................................................................................. 40
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Ch 5 Maintenance............................................................................................................41
A. General Description......................................................................................................................................... 41
1) Introduction..............................................................................................................................................................................41
2) Inspection and Cleaning.......................................................................................................................................................42
B. Mechanism Area.............................................................................................................................................. 42
1) Mechanical Operation...........................................................................................................................................................42
2) Lubrication................................................................................................................................................................................43
3) Closing Spring Removal.........................................................................................................................................................43
4) Slow Closing of Mechanism..................................................................................................................................................44
5) Mechanism Adjustments.......................................................................................................................................................45
6) Electrical Operation................................................................................................................................................................52
C. Vacuum Interrupter and Contact Area.............................................................................................................. 53
1) Vacuum Interrupter and Contact Erosion.........................................................................................................................53
2) Vacuum Integrity.....................................................................................................................................................................53
3) Mechanical Adjustment of Vacuum Interrupters............................................................................................................53
D. Optional Maintenance Procedures.................................................................................................................... 53
1) High Potential Tests................................................................................................................................................................53
2) Timing........................................................................................................................................................................................53
3) Primary Resistance Check.....................................................................................................................................................54
Figures
Figure 1 PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker Front View with Cover.......................8
Figure 2 PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker with Front Cover Removed...............9
Figure 3 PowlVac® STD Vacuum Circuit Breaker Rear View .......................................10
Figure 4 Cam and Fundamental Linkage Positions....................................................12
Figure 5 Mechanism and Trip Linkages.......................................................................13
Figure 6 Operation Sequence......................................................................................15
Figure 7 Typical AC Control Scheme............................................................................16
Figure 8 Typical DC Control Scheme............................................................................17
Figure 9 Circuit Breaker in Shipping Carton................................................................23
Figure 10 Circuit Breaker on Crane................................................................................24
Figure 11 Circuit Breaker with Shipping Bracket..........................................................25
Figure 12 Secondary Disconnect Override Device........................................................28
Figure 13 Secondary Disconnecting Device..................................................................33
Figure 14 Standard Circuit Breaker in Test Position.....................................................33
Figure 15 Pushing Manual Trip Operator & Accessing Racking Drive Shaft................34
Figure 16 Racking the Standard Circuit Breaker...........................................................34
Figure 17 Racking Drive Shaft Extension Insertion......................................................36
Figure 18 Accessing Racking Drive Shaft Extension.....................................................37
Figure 19 Through Door Racking Option......................................................................38
Figure 20 Anti-Rollout Latch..........................................................................................39
Figure 21 Main Closing Spring Assembly Compressed for Removal............................43
Figure 22 Main Closing Spring Assembly Installed......................................................44
Figure 23 Lubrication.....................................................................................................47
Figure 24 Lubrication (cont)..........................................................................................48
Figure 25 Primary Trip Prop Adjustment.......................................................................49
Figure 26 Feeler Gauge..................................................................................................50
Figure 27 Latch Check Switch Adjustment....................................................................51
Figure 28 Tension Relieved on Opening Springs...........................................................56
Figure 29 Operating Pin Removal.................................................................................56
Figure 30 Lower Contact Block Setting.........................................................................58
Figure 31 Bell Crank Removal........................................................................................58
Figure 32 Operating Yoke Setting.................................................................................58
Figure 33 Primary Current Path.....................................................................................62
Figure 34 Control Devices..............................................................................................64
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Tables
Table A Field Dielectric Test Values...................................................................................26
Table B Lubrication...........................................................................................................46
Table C Timing...................................................................................................................53
Table D Primary Resistance...............................................................................................54
Table E Primary Current Path...........................................................................................62
Table F Control Devices.....................................................................................................63
Table G Miscellaneous Parts.............................................................................................65
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Ch 1 General Information
! WARNING
The equipment described in this document may contain high voltages and currents which can
cause serious injury or death.
The equipment is designed for use, installation, and maintenance by qualified users of such
equipment having experience and training in the field of high voltage electricity. 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.
! WARNING
Before any adjustment, servicing, part replacement, or any other act is performed requiring
physical contact with the electrical working components or wiring of this equipment, the power
supply must be disconnected. Failure to follow this warning may result in injury or death.
NOTICE
The information in this instruction bulletin is not intended to explain all details or variations of the
Powell equipment, nor to provide for every possible contingency or hazard to be met in connection
with installation, testing, operation, and maintenance of the equipment. For additional
information and instructions for particular problems, which are not presented sufficiently for the
user’s purposes, contact Powell at 1.800.480.7273.
NOTICE
Powell reserves the right to discontinue and to change specifications at any time without incurring
any obligation to incorporate new features in products previously sold.
NOTICE
Changes to the instruction bulletin may be
implemented at any time and without notice.
Go to www.powellind.com to ensure use of
the current instruction bulletin for the Powell
equipment.
C. General D. Specific
When high voltage is applied across the The equipment described in this document
contacts of a vacuum interrupter, there is the has DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and
possibility of generation of X-rays. The intensity instruction labels attached to various locations.
of the X-radiation is dependent on the peak All equipment DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION,
voltage and the contact gap. At the normal and instruction labels shall be observed when
operating voltage for this type of equipment, the circuit breaker is handled, operated, or
the radiation levels are negligible. At the maintained.
voltages specified for testing, test personnel
shall be in front of the circuit breaker such that
the two layers of steel used in the frame and NOTICE
front cover construction are between the test
personnel and the vacuum interrupters, and Warning and Caution labels are located in
that the test personnel be no closer than one various places in and on the switchgear and
meter (3’) from the front of the circuit breaker. on the circuit breaker removable element.
THE CIRCUIT BREAKER SHALL BE EITHER Always observe these warnings and caution
FULLY OPEN, OR FULLY CLOSED WHEN labels. Do NOT remove or deface any of these
MAKING HIGH POTENTIAL TESTS. DO NOT warning/caution labels.
TEST WITH CONTACTS PARTIALLY OPEN.
PowlVac® circuit breakers use sealed vacuum The stored energy mechanism is located
interrupters (Figure 3, f ) to control the in the front of the circuit breaker behind
primary circuit. The primary connections the front cover. The front cover is held in
to the associated metal-clad switchgear are place by ten(10) cover bolts that may be
made by parallel copper busbars terminating removed, allowing access to the stored
in multiple contact fingers of the primary energy mechanism and its interlocks,
disconnecting devices (Figure 3, c & g). The auxiliary switches, racking mechanism, and
primary disconnecting devices, busbars, and other control devices.
vacuum interrupter assemblies are supported
by insulators (Figure 3, b) specifically designed
for the application. ! CAUTION
The primary current path side of the circuit Prior to removing the front cover, ensure the
breaker is considered the rear of the circuit circuit breaker is in the OPEN position and
breaker, while the side with the cover the main closing spring is fully discharged.
containing the various indicators and manual Failure to do so may result in injury.
operators is considered the front of the
circuit breaker. By removing the front cover, On the escutcheon of the stored energy
the operating mechanisms of the circuit mechanism, there are two (2) indicators
breaker are exposed. The stored energy that show the various states of operation
mechanism assembly provides motion to each of the mechanism and two (2) manual
of the vacuum interrupters, moving contact operators that will open/close the stored
assemblies through operating pushrods energy mechanism. The circuit breaker
(Figure 3, y). In the same metal enclosed nameplate (Figure 1, e) is also located on
compartment as the stored energy mechanism the mechanism escutcheon. If for any
is the circuit breaker racking mechanism and reason the escutcheon is removed from the
interlocks which control the movement of the circuit breaker, it shall be verified that the
circuit breaker between the test/disconnected serial number contained on the nameplate
and connected positions. The racking matches the engraved serial number plate
mechanism provides the motion to (Figure 3, q) permanently affixed to the
engage/disengage the primary disconnecting rear of the circuit breaker frame prior to
devices and to open/close the shutters in installing the escutcheon.
metal-clad switchgear.
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The mechanism employed in the circuit operated manually, the top pawl becomes
breaker is a stored energy system which the drive pawl and the bottom pawl
uses a charging motor to compress the becomes the holding pawl.
main closing spring. During the closing
operation the energy stored in the main The ratchet wheel (Figure 2, w) has
closing spring is released. This allows the projections from its side faces which
mechanism to close the vacuum interrupter engage the drive plates as it rotates. These
contacts, compress the contact loading drive plates are attached to the camshaft,
springs, charge the opening springs, and thus causing the camshaft to rotate.
overcome frictional forces. When the circuit Attached to the ends of the camshaft are
breaker is opened, the energy stored in crank arms (Figure 2, v). The crank pins
the opening and contact loading springs (Figure 2, t) on the crank arms point
is released, and the vacuum interrupter outward. The crank arms engage the
contacts are opened. bottom ends of the connecting rods
(Figure 2, d). The pins that project from
The charging motor (figure 2, o), located the spring yoke, which straddles the main
on the bottom right of the base pan, is closing spring, engage the top ends of the
assembled to the circuit breaker by a connecting rods. As the camshaft rotates
bracket that is bolted to the base pan. The the connecting rods will pull the spring
charging motor drive shaft inserts into the yoke downward, compressing the main
eccentric drive shaft. The eccentric drive closing spring.
shaft is supported by needle roller bearings
in the mechanism frame side sheets and The ratchet wheel drives the camshaft so
transmits the motor torque to the left side that the connecting rods go down to their
of the mechanism. lowest position, and then start to move
upward. At a certain point, the spring force
When the charging motor is energized, the will overcome friction and resistance and
eccentric drive shaft rotates and causes start to rotate the camshaft. At the same
the pawl support arms to pivot about the time, the pawls are uncoupled from the
camshaft (Figure 2, l). The drive pawl, which ratchet wheel by the pawl lift drive plate
is supported by the arms, engages with the (Figure 2, x) and the motor cutoff switch is
ratchet wheel and drives the ratchet wheel operated. The motor cutoff switch
one tooth at a time. To prevent backwards (Figure 2, ag), located to the right of the
motion of the ratchet, a spring-loaded mechanism, is operated by the spring
holding pawl is used to latch the ratchet charge indicator and motor cutoff cam
wheel after each advance from the drive (Figure 2, ad). The spring charge indicator
pawl. (Figure 1, q) will display that the mechanism
is charged.
To ensure correct synchronization of the The camshaft would continue to rotate,
drive and holding pawl, the position of the except that it is restrained by the close latch
holding pawl support arms are adjustable arm (Figure 2, y) engaging against the close
by the holding pawl adjusting eccentric latch shaft (Figure 2, aa). The main closing
(Figure 2, u) located to the left front of cam, located between the mechanism
the mechanism. When the mechanism is side sheets, is now in a position where the
fundamental linkage can move to the reset
position.
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a. Secondary Trip Prop Adjusting Screw
b. Secondary Trip Prop Shaft
c. Secondary Trip Prop
d. Secondary Linkage Roller
e. Main Cam Roller
f. Reset Spring
g. Camshaft
h. Main Closing Cam
i. Center Phase Operating Lever
j. Jackshaft
k. Primary Trip Prop Roller
l. Primary Trip Prop Adjusting Screw
m. Primary Trip Prop
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The close latch, when released either by the of the contact loading spring force,
closing coil or the manual close operator, enabling a lower spring rate to be used.
allows the main closing spring to pull the It also multiplies the contact movement
crank arms upward thus rotating the main by a factor of approximately 3, so that the
closing cam and driving the fundamental mechanism linkages have relatively large
linkage into the closed position. This movements and are less critical.
causes the main linkage to rotate the
jackshaft such that the operating pushrods In the cam and fundamental linkage
(Figure 3, y) are driven toward the current positions (Figure 4, b & d), the contact
carrying side of the circuit breaker. loading springs and the main opening
springs are both acting to compress the
Each operating pushrod assembly has a three (3) main mechanism links. The
recess at each end which encloses a contact jackshaft extends from the left to the right
loading spring (Figure 3, w). At the end side of the circuit breaker frame and is
of this spring is a spring yoke (Figure 3, v), supported at the main circuit breaker frame
which connects with bell cranks. The spring side sheets and by the mechanism side
yoke is restrained by a lock nut on a stud sheets. The outer operating levers on the
which passes through the contact loading jackshaft have connections to the circuit
spring and is attached to the operating breaker opening springs (Figure 2, b).
pushrod assembly. The contact loading
spring has initial compression such that as The fundamental linkage is restrained from
soon as the vacuum interrupter contacts movement by the secondary trip prop
touch, the springs are preloaded to a value acting on the primary trip prop roller.
sufficient to resist vacuum interrupter A component of force tends to make the
contact separation under the highest primary trip prop rotate upward, but it
electromagnetic forces exerted by the rated is restrained by the secondary trip prop
short circuit current. Further movement face acting on the primary trip prop roller.
of the operating pushrod assembly The clearance between the primary trip
compresses the contact loading spring prop roller and the secondary trip prop
even more and produces a gap between is controlled by the primary trip prop
the face of the spring yoke and the lock adjusting screw. When the trip shaft is
nut. This “nut gap” is used to evaluate the rotated by the action of the manual trip
erosion of the vacuum interrupter contacts. operator or the primary shunt trip coil, the
secondary trip prop face moves downward
For each phase, bellcranks (Figure 3, t) are and permits the primary trip prop to rotate
located on the outside of the lower upward, thus permitting the main linkage
primary disconnecting devices to move upward and the jackshaft to
(Figure 3, g) and are supported by bearings. rotate, opening the circuit breaker. The left
Each bell crank is connected to an jackshaft levers engage a shock absorber
operating pin, which passes through a slot (Figure 2, e), which controls the rebound
in the lower primary disconnecting devices of the vacuum interrupter contacts on an
and engage an extension to the vacuum opening operation. An extension of the
interrupter assembly thus moving the jackshaft projects through the left circuit
vacuum interrupter contact. The bell cranks breaker side sheet and operates the MOC
give an approximate 3 to 1 multiplication actuator (Figure 2, i).
Secondary
Disconnect
Makes
Close Spring
Charged
LS LS LS LS LCS
Makes Breaks Breaks Makes Makes
Close Control
“CS/C” Makes
Close Spring
Discharged
LS LS LS LS 52/b
Breaks Makes Breaks Makes Breaks VCB Closed
White Light Motor “M” Prevents “Y” Coil Close Coil “CC”
Deenergized Energized Close Coil Energized Deenergized
Energization 52/b 52/a
Before Breaks Makes
Spring is “Y” Contact
Close Spring Fully Charged Makes
Charged Green Light
Deenergized
“Y” Coil Trip Circuit Red Light
“Seals In” Set Up Energized
LS LS LS LS
Release Close
Makes Breaks Breaks Makes
Control Switch
“CS/C” Breaks
White Light Motor “M”
Energized Deenergized
“Y” Coil
Deenergized
“Y” Contact
Breaks
Prevents
Pumping
if VCB Trips
Before Control
Switch is
Released
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LEGEND
• The control circuits cannot be The manual trip operator also actuates
broken when the circuit breaker is in the latch check switch, thus blocking
the connected position. any electrical closing signal.
• The circuit breaker cannot be
removed from the circuit breaker Moving the shutter downward also
compartment with the circuit moves a secondary disconnect
breaker closed or with the main locking bar downward. The locking
closing spring charged. bar engages a slot in the interlock bar
attached to the secondary disconnect
Standard circuit breaker interlocking plug. The locking bar is connected to
is primarily achieved by means of a a lever that is pivoted on the frame of
racking drive shaft shutter and an the circuit breaker and has a projecting
interlock bar attached to the secondary pin that engages a slot in a cam on the
disconnect receptacle. racking shaft. This cam has one (1) slot
arranged so that the lever can only be
A racking drive shaft shutter on the in its upward position when the racking
front of the circuit breaker restricts crank arms are fully in the
access to the racking drive shaft. The test/disconnected position. This
shutter cannot be moved downward ensures that the control circuits cannot
until the manual trip operator is pushed be disconnected in any position except
inward and the secondary disconnect the test/disconnected position.
plug is fully inserted. This assures that
the circuit breaker is “open” and the The interlock bar attached to the
control circuits are connected prior to secondary disconnect also actuates the
allowing access to the racking drive secondary trip prop shaft and the close
shaft. latch upon removal from the circuit
breaker. This final interlock ensures
The shutter is pivoted on the frame of that the circuit breaker is in the open
the circuit breaker and has a projecting position and the main closing spring is
pin that engages a slot in a cam on discharged prior to removal from the
the racking shaft. This cam has two compartment.
(2) slots arranged so that the shutter
can only be in its upward position
when the racking crank arms are fully
in the test/disconnected or connected
position. Since the manual trip
operator is mechanically held in the
inward (actuated) position when the
shutter is down, and the shutter can be
raised in only the test/disconnected or
connected positions due to the pin and
cam arrangements the circuit breaker
is held in a trip-free condition in any
position except the test/disconnected
or connected position.
The TOC, located in the switchgear, is The circuit breaker is equipped with an
operated by circuit breaker truck position. anti-rollout latch (Figure 3, h) which
To accomplish this, a TOC actuator prevents inadvertent removal from the
(Figure 3, a) is located on the right top of circuit breaker compartment by engaging a
the circuit breaker frame and it is designed block in the circuit breaker compartment.
to strike the TOC as the circuit breaker
travels to the connected position. E. Vacuum Interrupters
A. Receiving
Figure 11 Circuit Breaker with Shipping Bracket 1) High Voltage Insulation Integrity
! CAUTION
High voltages across the open gaps of the
vacuum interrupter can produce radiation.
Personnel should stand at least one meter
away from the circuit breaker with the covers
in place when conducting high voltage test.
Test voltages should not exceed 15kVAC (27kV
DC) for circuit breaker with a rated maximum
voltage of 4.76kV, and 27kVAC (50kV DC) for
circuit breaker with a rated maximum voltage
a of 15kV.
! CAUTION
If DC high potential testing is performed, the DC
high potential test machine must not produce
instantaneous peak voltages exceeding 50kV.
The circuit breaker insulation should be The tests described in this section are the
tested with the circuit breaker vacuum only tests required to ascertain insulation
interrupter contacts in the closed position. integrity. Because of the design of the
PowlVac® insulation system, no valid data
Test each pole of the circuit breaker can be obtained utilizing other types of
separately, with the other 2 poles and high voltage insulation tests.
the frame grounded. Perform the field
dielectric test described in ANSI Standard 2) Vacuum Integrity
C37.20.2, at the voltage level appropriate
for the equipment.
! CAUTION
Table A Field Dielectric Test Values
Applying abnormally high voltage across
Rated Maximum Voltage Power Frequency
a pair of contacts in vacuum may produce
(kV rms) Withstand (kV rms)
x-radiation. The radiation may increase with
4.76 14.25
increased voltage and/or decreased contact
8.25 27
spacing.
15 27
X-radiation produced during this test with
This test will have checked all of the the voltage specified in Table A and normal
primary phase-to-ground and contact spacing is extremely low and well
phase-to-phase insulation. below the maximum permitted by standards.
When testing with DC, use a DC high potential If the user wishes to check the insulation
test (hipot) set with full wave rectification. integrity of the control circuit, it may be
Many DC high potential test sets use done with a 500V or 1000V insulation
half-wave rectification. Do not use these resistance tester or with an AC high
half-wave rectifiers. The capacitance of the potential tester. The AC high potential test
vacuum interrupter in combination with should be made at 1125V, 50 or 60 Hz for
the leakage currents in the rectifiers and one minute. The charging motor must be
its DC voltage measuring equipment may disconnected prior to testing the control
result in applying peak voltages as much as circuit. The charging motor itself may be
three times the measured voltage. These similarly tested at a voltage not to exceed
abnormally high voltages may give a false 675V, 50 or 60 Hz. Be sure to remove any
indication of a defective vacuum interrupter, test jumpers and reconnect the charging
and may produce abnormal x-radiation. motor when the tests are complete.
The MOC actuator is exposed when the circuit 6) Racking Mechanism Check
breaker is outside the metal-clad switchgear
and can cause serious injury if the test The standard design of racking mechanisms
personnel or any object is in the travel path may be checked outside the circuit breaker
during operation. Care should be taken to compartment by inserting the secondary
isolate the MOC side of the circuit breaker for disconnect override device (Figure 12, a)
these tests. into the secondary disconnect receptacle.
an improperly rated circuit breaker into the Racking a circuit breaker into the
circuit breaker compartment, these plates will circuit breaker compartment may
interfere with each other and deter further be accomplished by several similar
insertion. The interference will occur before methods.
the circuit breaker reaches the disconnected
position. Do not attempt to force the circuit The standard circuit breaker (STD) may
breaker past the compartment interference be racked manually with or without
plate or remove the interference plates from the use of a through-door option or
either the compartment or the circuit breaker. electrically using the optional remote
Remove the incorrect rated circuit breaker and racking device. The following describes
insert a properly rated circuit breaker into the each method of racking as applicable to
circuit breaker compartment. the STD type of circuit breaker.
1) Prior to Inserting the Circuit Breaker into the The standard circuit breaker (STD) is
Circuit Breaker Compartment designed to be manually racked into the
circuit breaker compartment with the
a. Check the Primary Disconnecting compartment door open. The standard
Devices and Circuit Breaker circuit breaker may also be manually
Compartment racked using the Through Door Racking
option to enable racking with the
Examine the primary disconnecting compartment door closed. The optional
devices for any signs of damage and remote racking device may be fitted on
contamination. Check to see that the circuit breaker and will allow the
none are bent out of alignment. If circuit breaker to be racked with the
contamination is found refer to compartment door opened.
Ch 5 Maintenance B. Mechanism
Area, 2) Lubrication. If the primary Note: The remote racking option cannot be
disconnecting devices are damaged used in conjunction with the Through
make no attempt to repair. Contact Door Racking option on the Standard
Powell for further information. Circuit Breaker.
a. Handle
b. Secondary Disconnect Receptacle 3) Inserting the Circuit Breaker to the Connected
c. Secondary Disconnect Plug Position
d. Secondary Disconnect Latch
Figure 15 Pushing Manual Trip Operator & circuit breaker reaches the end of the
Accessing Racking Drive Shaft racking travel, the user will notice
an increased amount of force. If the
operator continues to apply force, a
torque limiter on the racking handle
will produce a sharp clicking sound
indicating the torque limit is reached at
35-ft-lb. Should the operator continue
to apply force, the torque limiter will
continue to operate with no further
buildup of torque on the circuit breaker
racking mechanism.
d. Once the circuit breaker has reached
the connected position, remove the
racking handle, verify that the manual
c. Turning the racking handle clockwise trip operator has returned to its normal
will begin to rack the circuit breaker position, close the compartment door,
into the compartment (Figure 16). and operate the circuit breaker as
When the circuit breaker is racked into required.
the compartment, the force needed
to rotate the racking handle will be Note: This is the Connected Position.
low at the beginning of motion as
the movement of the racking crank Figure 16 Racking the Standard Circuit Breaker
arms is only opening the shutters.
Once the shutters are open, the circuit
breaker begins to move toward the
stationary primary disconnecting
devices. When the movable primary
disconnecting devices of the circuit
a
breaker engage with the stationary
primary disconnecting devices of the
compartment, the force required to
rotate the racking handle will increase
appreciably. This force will decrease
as the primary disconnecting devices
spread and engage fully. Continuing
rotation of the racking handle will cause
the circuit breaker to travel further into
the compartment ensuring wipe or
overlap of the primary disconnecting
devices. Continue racking until the a. Racking Handle
breaker position indicator displays
“BREAKER CONNECTED”. This
will be approximately 22 rotations
from the starting point. When the
F. Removing the Circuit Breaker from the Circuit c. Release the manual trip operator. It will
Breaker Compartment remain actuated as long as the shutter is
held open by the racking handle socket.
1) Removing the Circuit Breaker from the d. Turn the racking handle
Connected to the Test/Disconnected counterclockwise until the breaker
Position position indicator displays
2) Removing the Circuit Breaker from the “BREAKER TEST/DISCONNECTED”.
Test/Disconnected Position out of the e. Remove the racking handle and verify
Circuit Breaker Compartment that the manual trip operator has
returned to its normal position.
! CAUTION ! CAUTION
Prior to removing the circuit breaker from the
Prior to removing the circuit breaker from the circuit breaker compartment, make sure that
circuit breaker compartment, make sure the the control circuits are deenergized.
circuit breaker is in the open position and all
springs are discharged.
c. Press the anti-rollout latch (Figure 20) to d. Insert the circuit breaker compartment
release the circuit breaker and pull the secondary disconnect plug
circuit breaker out of the circuit breaker (Figure 17, c) into the circuit breaker
compartment using the handles. secondary disconnect receptacle.
Be sure to insert the plug fully and
G. Inserting the Circuit Breaker Using Through Door ascertain that the secondary disconnect
Racking Option latch, located just below the secondary
disconnect interlock, has engaged the
1) Inserting the Circuit Breaker to the pin on the interlock bar.
Test/Disconnected Position
2) Inserting the Circuit Breaker to the Note: This is the Test Position.
Connected Position
2) Inserting the Circuit Breaker to the Connected
Position
CAUTION
Prior to inserting the circuit breaker into the
circuit breaker compartment, make sure that
CAUTION
the control circuits are deenergized. Prior to inserting the circuit breaker into the
circuit breaker compartment, make sure that
the control circuits are deenergized.
1) Inserting the Circuit Breaker to the
Test/Disconnect Position
Figure 17 Racking Drive Shaft Extension
a. Verify that the circuit breaker Insertion
open/closed indicator displays
“BREAKER OPEN”, and if not , press the
manual trip operator to open the circuit
breaker. a
b. To insert the circuit breaker into the
lower circuit breaker compartment,
open the compartment door and align b
the wheels with the floor pan channels
of the compartment. Verify that the
c
floor pan channels are free of debris
prior to inserting the circuit breaker.
c. Roll the circuit breaker in the
compartment until the racking crank
arms contact with the vertical slots in
the compartment. The anti-rollout latch
on the lower right side of the circuit a. Racking Drive Shaft Extension
breaker will engage the block in the b. Manual Trip Operator
compartment, preventing accidental c. Secondary Disconnect Plug
removal of the circuit breaker from the
compartment.
will produce a sharp clicking sound H. Removing the Circuit Breaker From the
indicating the torque limit is reached at Compartment Using Through Door Option
35-ft-lb. Should the operator continue
to apply force, the torque limiter will 1) Removing the Circuit Breaker from the
continue to operate with no further Connected to the Test/Disconnected
buildup of torque on the circuit breaker Position
racking mechanism. 2) Removing the Circuit Breaker from the
Test/Disconnected Position out of the
Figure 19 Through Door Racking Option Circuit Breaker Compartment
CAUTION
Prior to removing the circuit breaker from
the circuit breaker compartment, make sure
that the control circuits are deenergized.
! CAUTION
Prior to removing the circuit breaker from the
circuit breaker compartment, make sure the
circuit breaker is in the open position and all
springs are discharged.
1) Removing the Circuit Breaker from the g. Turning the racking handle
Connected to the Test/Disconnected Position counterclockwise will begin to rack the
circuit breaker out of the compartment.
a. Verify that the circuit breaker Once the circuit breaker position
open/closed indicator displays indicator (Figure 1, c) displays
“BREAKER OPEN”. If “CLOSED”, “Test/Disconnected” the circuit breaker
close door and open breaker from a is in the disconnect position. Look
remote location or alternately by using through the viewing window of the
the circuit breaker control switch on compartment door to view the circuit
compartment door. Open door and breaker position indicator.
verify that the circuit breaker h. Remove the racking handle and open
open/closed indicator displays the compartment door.
“BREAKER OPEN”. i. Remove the racking drive shaft
b. With the compartment door open, press extension from the circuit breaker and
and hold the manual trip operator and verify that the manual trip operator has
simultaneously open the racking drive returned to its normal position.
shaft shutter. Place the racking drive
shaft extension onto the racking drive Note: This is the Test/Disconnected Position.
shaft. The racking drive shaft extension
socket may be used to push down the Figure 20 Anti-Rollout Latch
shutter to gain access to the racking
drive shaft.
c. Release the manual trip operator. It will
remain actuated as long as the shutter
is held open by the racking drive shaft
extension socket.
d. Close the compartment door.
e. Rotate the levering access (teardrop)
flap on the compartment door 180° so
that the racking drive shaft extension is
visible.
f. Insert the racking handle onto the
racking drive shaft extension.
Because of extensive quality control tests Primary insulation, including the vacuum
made at the factory, the operations counter interrupter supports and the operating
on a new circuit breaker will normally pushrods, should be cleaned. Wipe clean
register over one hundred operations. The with a dry lint-free cloth or an industrial
reading of the operations counter should type wiper. If dirt adheres and cannot be
be recorded when the circuit breaker removed by wiping, remove it with a mild
is placed into service and when any solvent such as denatured alcohol. Be
maintenance work is performed. sure that the circuit breaker is dry before
returning it to service. Do not use any
2) Inspection and Cleaning type of detergent to wash the surface of
the insulators as detergent may leave an
electrically conducting residue on the
! CAUTION surface as it dries.
a
! WARNING
b c When any maintenance procedure requires
d e the opening or closing of the circuit breaker
or the charging of any of the stored energy
mechanism springs, exercise extreme caution
to make sure that all personnel, tools, and
other miscellaneous objects are kept well clear
a. Bracket of the moving parts or the charged springs.
b. Bolt Failure to do this may cause serious damage
c. Lock Washer or injury to the circuit breaker or personnel.
d. Flat Washer
e. Spacer
The slow closing of mechanism described
is not required for routine maintenance;
The procedure for spring removal is as
however, it may be a useful procedure
follows:
for troubleshooting circuit breaker
misoperation.
a. With the main closing spring discharged
and the circuit breaker contacts open,
a. With the main closing spring assembly
remove the screw at the top of the
removed, rotate the camshaft so that
spring rod together with the flat washer,
the crank arms are pointing downward.
and lock washer.
The fundamental linkage will now move
b. Remove the horizontal bracket at the
into the reset position.
top of the main closing spring, by
b. Push the manual close operator inward
unfastening the two attachment screws.
and hold it in while operating the
c. Remove the spacer from below the
charging handle to rotate the camshaft.
bracket.
c. When the close release latch arm has
d. Turn the bracket 90˚, and replace it on
passed the close shaft latch plate, the
the top of the spring yoke.
manual close operator may be released.
e. Place the spacer above the bracket with
As the main closing cam engages
the flat washer below it.
the main cam roller, the jackshaft will
f. Insert screw and tighten until the
commence to rotate.
tension is taken off the connecting rods.
d. Continue to operate the charging
g. With a slight rocking motion of the
handle until the crank arms point
main closing spring assembly, the
upward. The circuit breaker will now be
connecting rods (Figure 21, e) can now
closed and there will be a gap between
be unhooked from the spring yoke pins
the operating pushrod lock nuts and
and the main closing spring assembly
the pivot blocks.
can be removed.
e. Return the circuit breaker to the open
Note: Care should be taken on reassembly position by depressing the manual trip
to ensure correct location of the flat operator.
washer, lock washer and spacer
(Figure 22).
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f. To install the main closing spring 4. Tighten the holding bolt with the
assembly reverse the preceding removal eccentric in the new position.
procedure. 5. While charging the main closing
springs, using the charging motor
5) Mechanism Adjustments to drive the mechanism, observe
the ratcheting operation for
Several factory adjustments in the stored improvement.
energy mechanism are described in this 6. If the ratcheting operation has not
section. NO ADJUSTMENT OF THESE improved, repeat the preceding
SETTINGS IS REQUIRED FOR ROUTINE sequence until the ratcheting
MAINTENANCE, but they may need to be operation is smooth. This may
adjusted after a major overhaul or removal require several charging cycles.
of the mechanism. 7. When the eccentric is properly set
replace the escutcheon.
Note: Do NOT adjust these settings
unnecessarily, as damage to the Be sure that the escutcheon is
circuit breaker may occur. reinstalled on the proper circuit breaker,
since the escutcheon contains the
a. Adjustment of Ratchet Wheel Holding nameplate with the circuit breaker
Pawl rating and serial number information.
The serial number of the circuit breaker
The holding pawl support arm is also attached to the circuit breaker
(Figure 2, s) is adjusted by the holding frame near the ground connection
pawl adjusting eccentric (Figure 2, u). on an engraved serial number metal
plate. The serial number found on the
If the pawl is not properly adjusted, nameplate must match the number
there will be a “knocking” noise when affixed to the frame.
the ratchet mechanism is operating or
the stored energy mechanism will not
ratchet at all.
Table B Lubrication
Reference
Location Lubricant Method
Figure
Electrical Parts
Primary Disconnecting Device Figure 23, b B - Grease Wipe clean. Apply lubricant only to actual contact surface.
Ground Connection Figure 24, x B - Grease Wipe clean. Apply lubricant only to actual contact surface.
Secondary Disconnect
Figure 23, g B - Grease Wipe clean. Apply lubricant only to actual contact surface.
Receptacle
Mechanical Parts
Spring Yoke Pin Figure 23, a C - Oil
Primary Trip Prop Bearing Figure 23, c C - Oil Remove main closing spring.
Trip Shaft Bearing Figure 23, d C - Oil
Fundamental Linkage Pin Figure 23, e C - Oil Apply to penetrate where pin passes through end link.
Jackshaft Support Figure 23, f C - Oil
Pawl Support Arm Figure 23, i C - Oil
Crank Pin Figure 23, h C - Oil
Motor Drive Shaft Roller Needle
Figure 23, m C - Oil
Bearings
Pawls Figure 23, k C - Oil
Close Latch Shaft Face Figure 23, n A - Grease Apply a light coating of grease and remove all excess.
Ratchet Wheel Figure 23, l A - Grease
Jackshaft Lever Pins passing
Figure 23, j C - Oil Avoid lubricating on operating pushrods.
through Operating Pushrods
Main Closing Spring Guide Rod Figure 24, o C - Oil
C - Oil Apply C - Oil to the crank arm rollers and racking crank arms.
Racking Mechanism Figure 24, p
A - Grease Wipe clean. Apply A - Grease to worn gear.
Primary Trip Prop Roller Figure 24, q C - Oil Remove main closing spring.
Secondary Linkage Roller Figure 24, r C - Oil Remove main closing spring.
Primary Trip Prop Figure 24, s C - Oil
Open-Closed Flag Drive Lever Pin
Figure 24, u C - Oil
at Jackshaft
Flag Support Pin Figure 24, v C - Oil
Jackshaft Outer Bearing Support Figure 24, w C - Oil
Motor Drive Shaft Coupling Figure 24, z C - Oil
Wheel Figure 24, ad C - Oil
Motor Drive Shaft Support
Figure 24, ab C - Oil
Bearings
Camshaft Needle Bearings Figure 24, aa C - Oil
Close Shaft Support Bearing Figure 24, y C - Oil
Motor Cutoff Cam Figure 24, ac A - Grease Apply to peripheral surface only.
Fundamental Linkage Figure 24, t C - Oil Apply to penetrate where pins pass through lines.
Note: For all previous lubrication requirements Powlube-104 A-Grease replaces Anderol 757 and
Rheolube 368A, B-Grease replaces Mobilgrease 28 and C-Oil replaces Mobil 1 and Anderol 456.
See Ch 5 Maintenance, B. Mechanism Area, 2) Lubrication for more details.
Figure 23 Lubrication
d e
f g
h i
j k
l
m n
p
o. Main Closing p. Racking
Spring Guide Mechanism
q Rod
r
s
u t
v w
z x
y
aa
q. Primary Trip r. Secondary
ad Prop Roller Linkage Roller
ab ac
y. Close Shaft z. Motor Drive aa. Camshaft ab. Motor Drive ac. Motor Cutoff ad. Wheel
Support Shaft Coupling Needle Shaft Support Cam
Bearing Bearings Bearings
adjusting screw at the moment the Figure 26. Depress the handle until
breaker operates. Do NOT turn the the armature contacts the feeler
screw any further clockwise after the gauges. The circuit breaker should
breaker operates. not trip.
7. Turn the secondary trip prop
adjusting screw counter-clockwise Note: Do NOT tilt the armature. Tilting the
1½ full turns from the position armature by applying a load to the
noted in step 6. right of the feeler gauges will produce
8. While holding the secondary trip incorrect results.
prop adjusting screw from turning,
securely tighten the secondary trip 13. Choose one of the following steps
prop adjusting screw locking nut. according to the TRIP status:
9. Manually charge the main closing i. If the circuit breaker TRIPPED
spring using the manual charge during the test performed
handle per Ch 4 Installation, D. in step 12, increase the gap
Placing the Circuit Breaker Into between the trip coil armature
Service, and the trip lever by bending
4) Mechanical Operation Check. the trip lever downwards slightly
10. Manually CLOSE the circuit breaker. using channel lock pliers or a
11. Using leaf type feeler gauges with small crescent wrench. Repeat
a total of 0.090” thickness selected, steps 9 through 12.
position the feeler gauge as shown
in Figure 26. Note: Bend the trip lever in very small
increments. This process may take
Figure 26 Feeler Gauge several attempts.
15. If the circuit breaker did not TRIP Figure 27 Latch Check Switch Adjustment
during the test performed in step
14, remove the feeler gauges and a 0.045"
b d
trip the breaker. Decrease the gap
between the trip coil armature and
the trip lever by bending the trip
lever upwards slightly using channel
lock pliers or a small crescent
wrench. Repeat steps 9, 10, and 14.
5. To confirm that the latch check To adjust the close latch shaft perform
switch is properly set, slowly depress the following procedures:
and release the manual trip operator
to verify that the latch check switch 1. Remove the escutcheon.
OPENS and CLOSES properly. (An 2. Loosen the locking nut from the
audible click of the contacts will close bar adjusting screw while
be heard). The latch check switch holding the position of the close bar
contacts will OPEN as the latch adjusting screw with a screw driver.
check operator is moved by the 3. Back out the close bar adjusting
manual trip operator away from screw by turning the screw
the secondary trip prop adjusting counterclockwise 2 full turns.
screw. Slowly withdraw the manual 4. Manually charge the circuit breaker
trip operator and the latch check main closing spring with a manual
switch contacts should close when charging handle until the spring
the latch check operator is between charge indicator displays CLOSING
0.045” to 0.015” away from the SPRING CHARGED.
secondary trip prop adjusting screw. 5. Turn the close bar adjusting screw
6. Depress the manual close operator clockwise until the main closing
and rotate the crank arm until spring discharges, then depress the
resistance is felt. manual trip operator to OPEN the
7. Depress and hold the manual trip circuit breaker.
operator inward and rotate the 6. Turn the close bar adjusting screw
crank arms until the spring charge 3 to 3½ full turns counterclockwise.
indicator displays, CLOSING SPRING Retighten the locking nut holding
DISCHARGED. the screw.
8. Reinstall the circuit breaker main 7. Repeat step 5. Then CLOSE and
closing spring. OPEN the circuit breaker to ensure
proper operation.
e. Adjustment of Close Latch Shaft 8. Replace the escutcheon.
CAUTION
The vacuum interrupter should only be
replaced by a qualified person or a Powell
Service technician. Contact Powell for further
assistance at 1.800.480.7273.
i. Loosen, but do not remove the four the longest dimensions of the upper
bolts connecting the vertical connector and lower blocks are approximately
bars above the vacuum interrupter parallel. The recommended method of
to the upper primary disconnecting installing the upper contact block is to
devices. restrain the block in a vise or a similar
j. While supporting the vacuum clamping method while assembling the
interrupter, remove the two bolts upper block to the vacuum interrupter.
connecting the upper contact block to Exercise care when clamping the upper
the vertical connector bars. block to prevent damage to the silver
plated contact surfaces.
Note: Depending upon the rating of the
vacuum interrupter to be replaced,
it may be necessary to remove the ! CAUTION
vertical connector bars from one side
of the assembly to gain adequate Do not use the lower block to turn the vacuum
clearance for removal of the vacuum interrupter assembly into the upper block as
interrupter assembly. damage to the interrupter bellows assembly
and loss of vacuum may result.
k. Remove the vacuum interrupter
assembly.
l. Measure and record the position of the o. Install the new vacuum interrupter in
upper contact block on the interrupter the circuit breaker by reversing steps k
stem and unscrew the upper contact through g in this section.
block from the vacuum interrupter. p. Set the height of the lower contact
m. Check the contents of the replacement block (Figure 30) by rotating the
vacuum interrupter kit. It should vacuum interrupter assembly. Use
contain the following: gauge 100B775. With the gauge sitting
i. Vacuum interrupter of the proper on the upper surfaces of the lower
rating, with the lower contact block primary disconnecting devices, the
attached. lower surface of the lower contact block
ii. Two X-washers. should touch the step of the gauge.
iii. Two lubricants, A - Grease and Alternate the gauge from side to side
B - Grease. while rotating the interrupter assembly
iv. Set-up gauges 100B774 and in increments of ½ turn to achieve best
100B775. fit. The block should be approximately
1.125” above the edge of the lower
n. Screw the upper contact block that primary disconnecting devices.
was removed in step l onto the fixed
terminal end of the vacuum interrupter.
Position the block at the approximate
location measured in step l. The exact
location of the block is not critical as
it will be adjusted in a following step.
The block should be rotated until
Figure 30 Lower Contact Block Setting t. Set the height of the operating yoke
by using gauge 100B774. With the
long arm of the gauge against the
lower surface of the upper primary
disconnecting devices, the lower
surface of the pin should touch the step
of the gauge. Alternate the gauge from
side to side while adjusting the height
of the operating yoke in increments of
½ turn to achieve best fit (Figure 32).
u. Remove the pin and reassemble the bell
cranks.
! CAUTION ! CAUTION
Do not force the lower contact block down If adjustment of the operating yoke is
farther than required to align the pin, bell required, ensure that the control circuits
cranks, and operating yoke as damage to are deenergized and the circuit breaker is
the vacuum interrupter bellows and loss of deenergized, disconnected by means of a
vacuum may result. visible break, and securely grounded. Do NOT
start to work on a closed circuit breaker or a
w. Apply a light coat of B - Grease to the circuit breaker with the main closing spring
left and right sides of the lower contact charged.
block and reassemble the sliding
contact finger assembly. Tighten with a Operating Yoke Adjustment Procedure:
torque wrench to 8-12 lb-ft. If present,
tighten the set screw in the bottom of This adjustment can be accomplished by
the operating yoke. the following:
x. Tighten the six previously loosened
bolts in the upper contact structure to a. If present, loosen the set screw in the
45 lb-ft. operating yoke.
y. Fully open the circuit breaker by b. Remove the X-washer from one side of
reversing step d. Reset the opening the pin.
springs to the dimension recorded c. While applying a downward force to the
in step c. Close and open the circuit moving contact block just sufficient to
breaker about 50 times to properly seat overcome the force of the vacuum, slide
the vacuum interrupter contact surface. the pin out of the bell crank and the
z. Measure the stroke of the vacuum operating yoke.
interrupter contacts. This can be
accomplished by measuring the
distance from the top of the moving ! CAUTION
contact block to the lower flange of
the vacuum interrupter with the circuit Do not force the lower contact block down
breaker open and again with the circuit farther than required to align the pin, bell
breaker closed. The difference of these cranks, and operating yoke as damage to
two measurements is the stroke of the the vacuum interrupter bellows and loss of
vacuum interrupter contacts. The stroke vacuum may result.
for these ratings is 0.35” to 0.4”. If the
stroke is found to be outside of these d. Rotate the operating yoke as required.
limits, it will be necessary to adjust the Turning the yoke downward will
operating yoke by turning it upward decrease the stroke, while turning the
or downward. Turning it downward yoke upward will increase the stroke.
decreases the stroke, turning it upward e. Install the pin through the operating
increases the stroke. Each ½ turn of the yoke and the bell crank following the
operating yoke will change the stroke procedure in step c. Install the X-washer
by approximately 0.05”. and tighten the set screw, if present, in
the operating yoke.
f. Repeat the above steps as required to ends of the fingers show noticeable wear,
obtain the specified stroke. the finger assemblies can be reversed.
i. With the circuit breaker closed, Loosen the bolt holding the rear mounting
measure the gap between the clip and remove the finger assembly.
contact loading spring yoke and the Invert the assembly and replace it in the
nut on the operating pushrod stud. mounting clips. Tighten the bolt holding
Record this value in the space of the rear mounting clip. If copper is visible
the label on the vacuum interrupter at more than one contact location on a
marked “New”. Deduct 0.188” from finger assembly, that assembly should be
this dimension and record the result replaced. Apply a light coat of B - Grease
in the space marked “End of life”. contact lubricant to both sides of the
ii. Replace the interphase barrier contact blocks and to the contact areas of
assembly and front cover of the the lower primary disconnecting devices,
circuit breaker. then reassemble the sliding contact
finger assemblies by replacing the four
Refer to Ch 4 Installation, D. Placing the sockethead screws and tighten to a torque
Circuit Breaker Into Service, 2) Vacuum value of 8-12 lb-ft.
Integrity to perform the vacuum integrity
test once replacement vacuum interrupter 3) Closing Coil Assembly
is installed.
Refer to SM-1300 Closing Coil Assembly for
2) Sliding Contact Finger Assembly replacement and installation procedures.
To clean, inspect, and lubricate the sliding 4) Primary Shunt Trip Coil Assembly
contact finger assemblies (Figure 33, c),
remove the four sockethead screws holding Refer to SM-1600 Primary Shunt Trip Coil
the sliding contact finger assemblies and Assembly for replacement and installation
pivot the assemblies down. Wipe the procedures.
lubrication from the surfaces of the lower
contact block, sliding contact fingers, and 5) Secondary Shunt Trip Coil Assembly
the lower primary disconnecting devices
and examine the surfaces. The sliding Refer to SM-1700 Secondary Shunt Trip Coil
contact finger locations should present a Assembly for replacement and installation
burnished silver contact without copper procedures.
appearance at more than one location.
If the copper is visible at more than one 6) Undervoltage Device Assembly (UV)
location per pole or the silver is torn on
the lower contact block, the vacuum Refer to SM-1800B Undervoltage Assembly
interrupter assembly should be replaced. for replacement and installation
procedures.
The sliding contact finger assemblies on
the PowlVac® circuit breakers are reversible. 7) Charging Motor Assembly
Since only the upper ends of the fingers
experience any wiping action, the wear is Refer to SM-1200 Charging Motor for
normally confined to that end. If the upper replacement and installation procedures.
RR2BA-US-
48VDC 50027G01 50041G01 50042G01 50028G11 50960G06 50026G01
DC48V
RR2BA-US-
125VDC 50027G02 50041G02 50042G03 50028G10 50960G04 50026G03
DC110V
RR2BA-US-
250VDC 50027G03 50041G03 50042G04 n/a 50960G05 50026G04
DC110V
RR2BA-US-
120VAC 50027G01 50041G05 50042G01 n/a 50960G04 50026G01
AC120V
RR2BA-US-
240VAC 50027G06 50041G06 50042G02 n/a 50960G05 50026G02
AC240V
Capacitor Trip
50027G04 50041G04 50042G05 n/a n/a n/a n/a
(6)
Notes:
1) One required per circuit breaker if the circuit breaker was originally equipped with this item. All
circuit breakers have a closing coil, primary shunt trip coil, charging motor, and an anti-pump
relay assembly. Secondary shunt trip coils and undervoltage device assemblies are optional
(see notes 2-7).
2) Primary shunt trip coil is available as a 3 cycle and 5 cycle control device. Trip coil assemblies
must only be replaced with the same type as originally supplied.
3) Secondary shunt trip coil cannot be furnished with an undervoltage device assembly.
4) Where furnished, cannot be present with secondary shunt trip coil assembly.
5) For 250VDC applications, a dropping resistor 50747G02P is required in series with the
anti-pump relay assembly.
6) For use with capacitor trip units with 240VAC input. Consult factory for other circuit breaker
ratings.
7) All control devices are available with push-on terminals. Consult factory for control devices
with screw terminals.
a b c
d e f
Auxiliary Switch
Ground Connection
25kA 50951G02
36kA 50952G03
50kA 50952G02
April 2014