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Instruction manual
Vacuum circuit breaker (Vehicle) Type GEH
4.16kV-250MVA
4.16kV-250MVA upgraded to 350MVA
Installation operation maintenance IC1000-K240-A164-2-X-4AUS

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 Hazardous voltages and high-speed moving parts.

Will cause death, serious injury or property damage.

Always de-energize and ground the equipment before maintenance. Read

and understand this instruction manual before using equipment.
Maintenance should be performed only by qualified personnel. The use of
unauthorized parts in the repair of the equipment or tampering by
unqualified personnel will result in dangerous conditions which will cause
death, severe injury or equipment damage. Follow all safety instructions
contained herein.

Important Further, a qualified person shall also be

The information contained herein is general familiar with the proper use of special
in nature and not intended for specific precautionary techniques, personal
application purposes. It does not relieve the protective equipment, insulation and
user of responsibility to use sound practices shielding materials, and insulated tools and
in application, installation, operation and test equipment. Such persons are permitted
maintenance of the equipment purchased. to work within limited approach of exposed
Siemens reserves the right to make changes live parts operating at 50 volts or more, and
in the specifications shown herein or to shall, at a minimum, be additionally trained
make improvements at any time without in all of the following:
notice or obligation. Should a conflict arise
 he skills and techniques necessary to
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between the general information contained
distinguish exposed energized parts from
in this publication and the contents of
other parts of electric equipment
drawings or supplementary material or
both, the latter shall take precedence.  he skills and techniques necessary to
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determine the nominal voltage of
Qualified person
exposed live parts
For the purpose of this instruction manual a
qualified person is one who is familiar with  he approach distances specified in NFPA
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the installation, construction or operation of 70E® and the corresponding voltages to
the equipment and the hazards involved. In which the qualified person will be
addition, this person has the following exposed
qualifications:
 he decision-making process necessary
T
I s trained and authorized to to determine the degree and extent of
de-energize, clear, ground and tag the hazard and the personal protective
circuits and equipment in accordance equipment and job planning necessary to
with established safety procedures. perform the task safely.
I s trained in the proper care and use of
protective equipment, such as: rubber
gloves, hard hat, safety glasses or face
shields, flash clothing, etc., in
accordance with established safety
practices.
Is trained in rendering first aid.
Note: Table of contents
These instructions do not purport to cover all
details or variations in equipment, nor to Introduction 4
provide for every possible contingency to be
met in connection with installation, operation Receiving, handling and storage 6
or maintenance. Should further information be
Vehicle description 9
desired or should particular problems arise
that are not covered sufficiently for the Maintenance 14
purchaser’s purposes, the matter should be
referred to the local sales office.

The contents of this instruction manual shall

not become part of or modify any prior or
existing agreement, commitment or
relationship. The sales contract contains the
entire obligation of Siemens Industry, Inc. The
warranty contained in the contract between
the parties is the sole warranty of Siemens
Industry, Inc. Any statements contained herein
do not create new warranties or modify the
existing warranty.
 Introduction

Hazardous voltages and high speed moving parts.

Will cause death, serious injury or property damage.
Always de-energize and ground the equipment before maintenance.
Read and understand this instruction manual before using equipment.
Maintenance should be performed only by qualified personnel. The use
of unauthorized parts in the repair of the equipment or tampering by
unqualified personnel will result in dangerous conditions which will
cause death, severe injury or equipment damage. Follow all safety
instructions contained herein.

Introduction Signal words

The type GEH family of vacuum circuit The signal words “danger,” “warning” and
breakers is designed to meet all applicable “caution” used in this manual indicate the
ANSI, NEMA and IEEE standards. Successful degree of hazard that may be encountered
application and operation of this equipment by the user. These words are defined as:
depends as much upon proper installation
Danger - Indicates an imminently hazardous
and maintenance by the user as it does
situation that, if not avoided, will result in
upon the proper design and fabrication by
death or serious injury.
Siemens.
Warning - Indicates a potentially hazardous
The purpose of this instruction manual is to
situation that, if not avoided, could result in
assist the user in developing safe and
death or serious injury.
efficient procedures for the installation,
maintenance and use of the equipment. Caution - Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, may result in
Contact the nearest Siemens representative
minor or moderate injury.
if any additional information is desired.
Caution (without safety alert symbol) -
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, may result in property
damage.

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Hazardous procedures Field service operation and warranty
In addition to other procedures described in issues
this instruction manual as dangerous, user Siemens can provide competent, well-
personnel must adhere to the following: trained field service representatives to
provide technical guidance and advisory
1. Always work only on a de-energized
assistance for the installation, overhaul,
circuit breaker. The circuit breaker should
repair and maintenance of Siemens
be isolated, grounded and have all
equipment, processes and systems. Contact
control power removed before
regional service centers, sales offices or the
performing any tests, maintenance or
factory for details, or telephone Siemens
repair.
field service at 1-800-347-6659 or 1-919-
2. A
 lways perform maintenance on the 365-2200 outside the U.S.
circuit breaker after the spring-charged
For medium voltage customer service
mechanisms are discharged (except for
issues, contact Siemens at 1-800-347-6659
test of the charging mechanisms). Check
or 1-919-365-2200 outside the U.S.
to be certain that the indicator flags read
OPEN and DISCHARGED.
3. A
 lways let an interlock device or safety
mechanism perform its function without
forcing or defeating the device.

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 Receiving, handling
and storage

Heavy weight.
Improper lifting or hoisting can result in death, serious injury or
property damage.
Obtain the services of a qualified rigger prior to hoisting the circuit
breaker to assure adequate safety margins in the hoisting equipment
and procedures to avoid damage.

Introduction Notification to carrier within 15 days for

This section of the manual covers the concealed damage is essential if loss
receiving, handling and storage instructions resulting from unsettled claims is to be
for vacuum circuit breakers shipped eliminated or minimized.
separately from the switchgear. This section
 hen the shipment arrives, note
1. W
of the manual is intended to help the user
whether the equipment was properly
identify, inspect and protect the circuit
protected from the elements. Note the
breaker prior to its installation.
trailer number the equipment arrived on.
Receiving procedure Note also any blocking of equipment.
Make a physical inspection of the shipping During unloading, check the actual
container before removing or unpacking the equipment delivered to verify it agrees
circuit breaker. with the delivery receipt.
Check for shipment damage or indications 2. M
 ake immediate inspection for visible
of rough handling by the carrier. Check each damage upon arrival and prior to
item against the manifest to identify any disturbing or removing packaging or
shortages. wrapping material. This should be done
prior to unloading when possible. When
Accessories such as the manual charging
total inspection cannot be made on
crank, the racking crank and the split plug
vehicle prior to unloading, close
jumper are shipped separately.
inspection during unloading must be
Shipping damage claims performed and visible damage noted on
Important: The manner in which visible the delivery receipt. Take pictures if
shipping damage is identified by consignee possible.
prior to signing the delivery receipt can
determine the outcome of any damage
claim to be filed.

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3. A
 ny visible damage must be noted on the Note: Shipments are not released from the
delivery receipt and acknowledged with factory without a clear bill of lading.
the driver’s signature. The damage should Approved methods are employed for
be detailed as much as possible. It is preparation, loading, blocking and tarping
essential that a notation "possible of the equipment before it leaves the
internal damage, subject to inspection" Siemens factory. Any determination as to
be included on the delivery receipt. If the whether the equipment was properly loaded
driver will not sign the delivery receipt or properly prepared by shipper for over-the-
with the damage noted, the shipment road travel cannot be made at the
should not be signed for by the destination. If the equipment is received in a
consignee or their agent. damaged condition, this damage to the
4. N
 otify Siemens, medium-voltage equipment has to have occurred while en
customer service department route due to conditions beyond Siemens‘
immediately, at 1-800-347-6659 control. If the procedure outlined above is
or 919-365-2200 outside of the US. not followed by the consignee, purchaser or
their agent, Siemens cannot be held liable
5. A
 rrange for a carrier inspection of the for repairs. Siemens will not be held liable
damage immediately. for repairs in any case where repair work
Important: Do not move the equipment was performed prior to authorization from
from the place it was set when unloading. Siemens.
Also, do not remove or disturb packaging or Handling procedure
wrapping material prior to carrier damage  arefully remove the shipping carton
1. C
inspection. Equipment must be inspected by from the circuit breaker. Keep the
carrier prior to handling after receipt. This shipping pallet for later use if the circuit
eliminates loss due to claims by carrier that breaker is to be stored prior to its
the equipment was damaged or further installation.
damaged on site after unloading.
2. Inspect for concealed damage.
 e sure the equipment is properly
6. B Notification to carrier must take place
protected from any further damage by within 15 days to assure prompt
covering it properly after unloading. claim resolution.
7. If practical, make further inspection for 3. E
 ach circuit breaker should be
possible concealed damage while the appropriately lifted, using lifting sling
carrier’s inspector is on site. If inspection rated for at least 2,000 lbs. Circuit
for concealed damage is not practical at breaker shall be lifted by using the lifting
the time the carrier’s inspector is angles mounted to the sides of the
present, it must be done within 15 days vehicle assembly or by Upper “B” phase
of receipt of the equipment. If concealed post insulator. (Note: Lifting angles must
damage is found, the carrier must again be removed before inserting breaker into
be notified and inspection made prior to switchgear cubicle)
taking any corrective action to repair.
Also notify Siemens immediately at 4. T
 he palleted circuit breaker can be
1-800-347-6659 or 1-919-365-2200 moved using a properly rated fork-lift
outside the U.S. vehicle. The pallets are designed for
movement by a standard fork-lift vehicle.
8. Obtain the original carrier inspection
report and forward it with a copy of the
noted delivery receipt to Siemens.
Approval must be obtained by Siemens
from the carrier before any repair work
can be performed.
 efore approval can be obtained, Siemens
B
must have the documents referenced in
the paragraph above. The carrier
inspection report and/or driver’s signature
on the delivery receipt does not constitute
approval to repair.
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 Storage procedure
When the circuit breaker needs to be placed
on its pallet for storage, be sure the unit is
securely bolted to the pallet and covered
with polyethylene film at least 10 mils
thick.
Indoor storage
Whenever possible, store the circuit breaker
indoors. The storage environment must be
clean, dry and free of such items as
construction dust, corrosive atmosphere,
mechanical abuse and rapid temperature
A variations.
Outdoor storage
Outdoor storage is not recommended. When
no other option is available, the circuit
B F
breaker must be completely covered and
protected from rain, snow, dirt and all other
contaminants.
Space heating
C G Space heating must be used for both indoor
and outdoor storage to prevent
D condensation and corrosion. When the
circuit breaker is stored outdoors, 250 watts
per circuit breaker of space heating is
E recommended. If the circuit breaker is
stored inside the switchgear enclosure, and
the switchgear is equipped with space
heaters, energize the space heaters.

H I

Item Description
A Rating Label
B Manual spring-charging port

J C CHARGED/DISCHARGED indicator
D OPEN/CLOSED indicator
E Operation counter
F Manual close pushbutton
G Manual open pushbutton
H Racking access hole
I DISCONNECT/TEST Indicator Window

J Racking access handle

Type 5GEH vacuum circuit breaker front panel controls

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Vehicle description
Hazardous voltage and high-speed moving parts. Will cause death,
serious injury and property damage.

De-energize before working on this equipment.

Do not by-pass interlocks or otherwise make inter¬locks inoperative

Vehicle function
Type GEH circuit breakers are comprised of
the interrupter/ operator module fitted to a
vehicle. This interrupter/operator module is
an integral arrangement of operating
mechanism, dielectric system, vacuum
interrupters, and means of connecting the
primary circuit. The vehicle supports the
interrupter/operator module, providing
mobility and fully coordinated application in
General Electric type AMH switchgear.
This manual should be used jointly with the
Circuit Breaker Operator Instruction Manual,
E50001-F710-A251-V1-4A00.
Alignment
All aspects of the circuit breaker structure
which impact alignment and
interchangeability are checked at the
factory. Field adjustment will not normally
be required, but variations in existing
switchgear may require field adjustment.

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Spring discharge mechanism (Figure 1) Secondary contacts (Figure 1)
The spring discharge mechanism is mounted Two, eight-point secondary contact assem-
on the right side of the vehicle frame. In blies are mounted to the circuit breaker
operation, the spring dump roller is actuat- frame, one on each side of the breaker at
ed by the spring dump guide mounted in the rear of the frame assembly. The second-
the switchgear cubicle. ary contacts on the circuit breaker engage
the cubicle secondary contact assemblies in
The spring dump roller rides slightly below the TEST and CONNECT positions allowing
the spring dump guide in the cubicle during electrical operation of the breaker at both
racking. Upon insertion or removal of the positions.
circuit breaker from the switchgear cubicle,
the spring dump roller is displaced down- Control cable box (Figure 1)
ward by the cubicle mounted spring dump The type GEH circuit breaker employs a
guide, forcing the discharge of the circuit plug-in cable which completes circuit break-
breaker close spring. er electrical connections between the mech-
anism housing and the vehicle’s secondary
MOC Actuator System (Figure 1) disconnects.
The MOC Actuator System consists of the
MOC Roller and linkage, which actuates the Insulating barriers (Figure 1)
cubicle MOC switches when the breaker per- Insulating barriers are required for use on
forms a close operation. Additionally, the type GEH circuit breakers. Interphase and
MOC Actuator System employees the use of exterior barriers are removed or inserted
a MOC –Saver device, which consists of a vertically into the vehicle assembly.
Snubber Assembly and Velocity Controller
which work in conjunction to control the
velocity and impact of the MOC roller on the
cubicle MOC switches to prevent damage to
the MOC switches and ensure proper MOC
function and reliability.

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Racking interlock slide mechanism and
racking switch roller (Figure 2)
The racking interlock slide mechanism is The racking interlock slide mechanism is
mounted on the front of the vehicle connected to the racking switch roller on the
assembly and provides access to the circuit left side of the vehicle assembly by a series
breaker racking shaft. The racking interlock of linkages. Via the linkages, movement of
slide is held closed, blocking the insertion of the racking interlock slide to the left to
the racking crank, until racking is desired. In expose the racking shaft displaces the
order to rack the circuit breaker, the racking racking switch roller downward to the point
interlock slide must be moved fully to the that the racking switch roller will ride along
left, exposing the racking aperture and the cubicle mounted racking switch rail. This
allowing the insertion of the racking crank displacement of the racking switch roller
into the circuit breaker racking shaft. results in the circuit breaker obtaining the
trip-free condition.
The movement of the racking interlock slide
to the left to access the circuit breaker During racking, the cubicle mounted racking
racking shaft will automatically trip the switch rail maintains the racking switch
circuit breaker from the CLOSED condition to roller in the trip-free position and holds the
the OPEN condition, and discharge the close racking interlock slide open even if the
spring if charged. The circuit breaker is racking shaft is removed. As a result, the
automatically held in the OPEN condition circuit breaker is unable to obtain the
with the close spring discharged whenever CLOSED condition unless in the
the racking interlock slide is open and the DISCONNECT, TEST or CONNECT positions.
racking crank inserted into the circuit
breaker racking shaft.

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Circuit breaker position Interlock (Figure 3) Continuous current interlock
The circuit breaker position interlock consists The continuous current interlock func-
of the foot pedal and plunger linkage, and is tions to ensure circuit breaker and cubicle
mounted on the lower right side of the of like continuous current ratings are
vehicle frame. At the DISCONNECT and TEST applied, and that circuit breakers with dis-
positions the plunger automatically engages similar continuous current ratings are
the appropriate slot in the cubicle mounted excluded from cubicles of unlike current
position interlock pad, locking the circuit ratings.
breaker in position. In order to move or rack
Seismic restraint system
the circuit breaker, the foot pedal must be
A seismic restraint system is available as
depressed, which raises the plunger and
an accessory for type GEH circuit breakers.
frees it from the cubicle position interlock
The Seismic Restraint System secures the
pad.
type GEH circuit breaker in the disconnect
Position indicating assembly (Figure 3) position during maintenance or other out-
The position indicating assembly is mounted age periods when the breaker is out of
on the under side of the circuit breaker. As service. Contact your nearest Siemens
the breaker is racked, the roller of the posi- representative for information.
tion indicating assembly rides along the floor
mounted cubicle rail, and actuates the break-
er cubicle position indicating assembly to
display either the DISCONNECT or TEST label
at the specific position of the breaker during
the racking procedure.

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Recommended tools 2. To continue racking the circuit breaker to
• Racking crank (optional): Original circuit TEST position, move the racking interlock
breaker racking crank may be used. Siemens slide to the left, exposing the racking shaft
racking crank tool (if needed) is aperture (Figure 2). If the closing spring has
PN 18763436528. been left in the charged condition, or the
breaker left in the “CLOSED” condition, the
• Cell normalization tool (optional):
movement of the racking interlock slide to
Siemens offers a cell normalization tool (PN
the left will automatically discharge the
18497257509) to assist in adjusting the
closing spring, and automatically trip the
physical interfaces between the circuit
breaker to the “OPEN” condition. Insert the
breaker and the switchgear cubicle.
racking crank into the racking shaft aperture
Installing the circuit breaker into the until it fully engages the circuit breaker rack-
switchgear cubicle (Figure 2, 3) ing shaft. Depress the foot pedal (freeing
the circuit breaker position interlock
The following steps must be performed to
plunger) only until the racking shaft
safely install the circuit breaker into the
engages and the circuit breaker begins rack-
switchgear cubicle.
ing into the cell, then release the foot pedal
Note: CLOCKWISE ROTATION of racking and rotate the racking shaft clockwise.
crank for inserting circuit breaker. COUNTER- When the circuit breaker reaches the TEST
CLOCKWISE ROTATION of racking crank for position, the circuit breaker position plunger
removal of circuit breaker. interlock will automatically fall into the TEST
position slot of the cubicle position interlock
The four lifting angles that are mounted to
pad. At this point the circuit breaker will be
the sides of the type GEH circuit breaker
locked in the Test position. The breaker cubi-
frame must be removed before attempting
cle position indicator opening on the front
to install the circuit breaker into the switch-
cover of the circuit breaker will display the
gear cubicle.
“TEST” label.
1. Ensure that the circuit breaker is in the
3. If breaker operation is desirable in the
“OPEN” condition. Push circuit breaker into
TEST position, the racking crank must be
switchgear cubicle until stopped. Note that
removed from the racking shaft aperture
during movement the foot pedal will lower
and the racking interlock slide moved fully
as the circuit breaker position interlock
to the right (Figure 2).
plunger rides along the cubicle floor
mounted interlock pad. When the circuit 4.To rack the circuit breaker to the CONNECT
breaker reaches the DISCONNECT position position from the TEST position, move the
the circuit breaker position interlock plunger racking interlock slide to the left, exposing
will fall into the DISCONNECT position slot the racking shaft aperture (Figure 2). If the
of the cubicle position interlock pad, and closing spring has been left in the charged
the foot pedal will rise to the original posi- condition, or the breaker left in the
tion (Figure 3). At this point the circuit “CLOSED” condition, the movement of the
breaker will be locked in the DISCONNECT racking interlock slide to the left will auto-
position. The breaker cubicle position indi- matically discharge the closing spring, and
cator opening on the front cover of the cir- automatically trip the breaker to the “OPEN”
cuit breaker will display the “DISCONNECT” condition. Insert the racking crank into the
label. racking shaft aperture until it fully engages
the circuit breaker racking shaft. Depress the
foot pedal (freeing the circuit breaker posi-
tion interlock plunger) and begin rotating
the racking crank clockwise. As the breaker
begins to move, the foot pedal may be
released. The breaker is in the CONNECT
position when the front cover of the breaker
is flush to the outside of the front frame of
the switchgear cubicle.

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 Vehicle maintenance

The use of unauthorized parts in the repair of the equip¬ment, or

tampering by unqualified personnel will result in dangerous condi-
tions which will cause death, serious injury or equipment damage.

Follow all safety instructions contained herein.

Introduction Recommended maintenance and

Periodic inspections and maintenance are lubrication
essential to obtain safe and reliable Periodic maintenance and lubrication should
operation of the circuit breaker as well as include all the tasks shown in Table 1.
the switchgear.
Table 1 — Maintenance tasks
When circuit breakers and/or the switchgear • Circuit Breaker Operator tasks
are operated under “Usual Service
• Checks of the primary power path
Conditions”, maintenance and lubrication is
recommended at ten year intervals or at the - Cleanliness check
number of operations indicated in Table 2. - Primary disconnects
“Usual” and “Unusual” service conditions for
• Fastener check
medium-voltage metal-clad switchgear are
defined in ANSI C37.20.2, section 8.1. • Electrical control checks

Generally, “usual service conditions” are - Wiring and terminals check

defined as an environment in which the - Secondary disconnect check
equipment is not exposed to excessive dust,
- Automatic spring charging check
acid fumes, damaging chemicals, salt air,
rapid or frequent changes in temperature, - Electrical close and trip check
vibration, high humidity, and extremes of • Vacuum integrity check
temperature.
• High potential test
The definition of “usual service conditions”
• Insulation and contact resistance tests
is subject to a variety of interpretations.
Because of this, you are best served by • Inspection and cleaning of circuit breaker
insulation
adjusting maintenance and lubrication
intervals based on your experience with the • Racking mechanism
equipment in the actual service • MOC actuator system
environment.
• Floor interlock and operating lever
Regardless of the length of the maintenance
• Functional tests
and lubrication interval, Siemens
recommends that circuit breakers and • Periodic maintenance intervals
switchgear should be inspected and
exercised annually.

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 Heavy weight.

Can result in death, serious injury or property damage.

Do not transport a circuit breaker using a lift truck with the lift truck in
the raised position.

Recommended procedures for each of the 3. Move the racking interlock slide to the
listed tasks are provided in this section of left and fully insert the racking crank into
the manual. the breaker racking shaft and rotate
counter-clockwise (Figure 2). When the
The list of tasks in Table 1 does not
breaker reaches the TEST position, the
represent an exhaustive survey of
circuit breaker position interlock plunger will
maintenance steps necessary to ensure safe
automatically fall into the TEST position slot
operation of the equipment. Particular
of the cubicle position interlock pad
applications may require further procedures.
(Figure 3). At this point the circuit breaker is
Should further information be desired or
locked in the TEST position. The breaker
should particular problems arise which are
cubicle position indicator opening on the
not covered sufficiently for the Purchaser’s
front cover of the circuit breaker will display
purposes, the matter should be referred to
the “TEST” label.
the local Siemens sales office.
4. To rack the breaker from the TEST
Removing the circuit breaker from the
position to the DISCONNECT position, move
switchgear cubicle (Figure 2, 3)
the racking interlock slide to the left if
Prior to performing any inspection or necessary to expose the racking shaft
maintenance checks or tests, the circuit aperture (Figure 2). If the closing spring has
breaker must be removed from the been left in the charged condition, or the
switchgear. The following steps must be breaker left in the “CLOSED” condition, the
performed to safely remove the circuit movement of the racking interlock slide to
breaker from the switchgear cubicle. the left will automatically discharge the
closing spring, and automatically trip the
1.The first step is to de-energize the breaker.
breaker to the “OPEN” condition. Insert the
Pressing the Trip pushbutton opens the
racking crank into the racking shaft aperture
circuit breaker prior to removal from the
until it fully engages the circuit breaker
switchgear (Refer to Circuit Breaker Operator
racking shaft. Depress the foot pedal
Manual E50001-F710-A251-V1-4A00).
(freeing the circuit breaker position interlock
2.The second step in the removal procedure plunger) only until the racking shaft
is to de-energize control power to the circuit engages and the circuit breaker begins
breaker. Open the control power disconnect racking out of the cell, then release the foot
device. pedal and rotate the racking shaft counter-
clockwise. When the circuit breaker reaches
the DISCONNECT position, the circuit
breaker position interlock plunger will
automatically fall into the DISCONNECT
position slot of the cubicle position interlock
pad and the breaker racking shaft will
disengage.
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 At this point the circuit breaker is locked in In addition to the circuit breaker operator,
the DISCONNECT position. The breaker Figure 4 shows a side view of the circuit
cubicle position indicator opening on the breaker with the insulating barriers removed
front cover of the circuit breaker will display in order to show the upper and lower
the “DISCONNECT” label (Figure 3). primary disconnects.
5. To remove the circuit breaker from the These components must be clean and free
cubicle depress the foot pedal and withdraw of dirt and any foreign objects. Use a dry lint
the circuit breaker from the cubicle using free cloth. For stubborn dirt, use a clean
the handles mounted on the front cover. cloth saturated with denatured alcohol
(except for the vacuum interrupters). For
Circuit breaker operator tasks
stubborn dirt on a vacuum interrupter use a
Perform tests as described in manual damp cloth and then thoroughly dry using a
E50001-F710-A251-V1-4A00. dry lint free cloth.
Checks of the primary power path The phase barriers are plates of glass
polyester insulating material which are
Refer to Circuit Breaker Operator Manual
attached to the circuit breaker to provide
E50001-F710-A251-V1-4A00.
suitable electrical insulation between the
Cleanliness check vacuum interrupter primary circuits and the
Refer to Circuit Breaker Operator Manual switchgear.
E50001-F710-A251-V1-4A00.
Always re-install the phase barriers carefully
to their original location prior to inserting
the circuit breaker into the switchgear.
Primary disconnects
Figure 4 is a side view of the circuit breaker
showing the upper and lower primary
disconnects.
Inspect the primary disconnect arms for
physical integrity and absence of
mechanical damage. Any evidence of
burning or pitting would indicate weakness
of the contact finger springs.
Using a clean cloth saturated with
denatured alcohol, clean old lubricant from
primary disconnects, and apply contact
lubricant (part #15-172-791-214) in a thin
layer.
Fastener check
Inspect all fasteners for tightness. Replace
any fasteners that appear to have been
frequently removed, show damage or are
missing.
Electrical control checks:
Wiring and Terminals Check
Refer to Circuit Breaker Operator Manual
E50001-F710-A251-V1-4A00.

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Secondary disconnect check 3. Check snubber assembly for visual
Check the terminal connections of the damage (broken clips and loose hardware).
secondary wiring harness to ensure all
4. Lubricate cubicle MOC assembly as
hardware is secure.
described by the original manufacturer’s
Automatic spring charging check maintenance procedures.
Refer to Circuit Breaker Operator Manual
Maintenance of the circuit breaker MOC
E50001-F710-A251-V1-4A00.
actuator system DOES NOT mitigate the
Electrical close and trip check requirements to maintain cubicle mounted
Refer to Circuit Breaker Operator Manual MOC system components. These shall be
E50001-F710-A251-V1-4A00. maintained in accordance with IEEE C37.59
and the original equipment manufacturer’s
Vacuum integrity check
recommendations.
Refer to Circuit Breaker Operator Manual
E50001-F710-A251-V1-4A00. Functional tests
High potential test Refer to Circuit Breaker Operator Manual
Refer to Circuit Breaker Operator Manual E50001-F710-A251-V1-4A00.
E50001-F710-A251-V1-4A00.
Periodic maintenance Intervals
Insulation and contact resistance Test
Refer to Circuit Breaker Operator Manual
Refer to Circuit Breaker Operator Manual
E50001-F710-A251-V1-4A00 and Table 2.
E50001-F710-A251-V1-4A00.
Note: Maximum Contact Resistance is read
Table 2 — Periodic Lubrication Interval
from primary bus stab to primary bus stab
with primary disconnects removed. A value
of 13 micro-ohms should be added to the Item Lubrication Interval
maximum contact resistance specified in the Primary Disconnect 100 racking
contact surfaces operations or 10 years
Circuit Breaker Operator Manual
E50001-F710-A251-V1-4A00. MOC Actuator System 1000 operations or 10
years
Inspection and cleaning of circuit breaker
insulation
Refer to Circuit Breaker Operator Manual
E50001-F710-A251-V1-4A00.
Racking mechanism
Remove existing lubricant from racking
shaft. Apply Klueber Isoflex Topas L32
grease (part # 3AX11333H) or Beacon #325
(part # 15-337-131-001) to the threads of
the racking shaft. For inaccessible surfaces,
Anderol 732 aerosol synthetic fluid grease
(part # 15-172-816-058) may be used.
MOC actuator system
Refer to Figure 1
MOC actuator system shall be maintained
and lubricated as following:
1. Visually inspect to confirm that the
velocity controller is not leaking oil.
2. Verify velocity controller rod resistance.
Disassemble one end of the velocity
controller from the vehicle frame and verify
rod resistance by pushing rod “in” and “out”.
Re-assemble the velocity controller assembly
to the vehicle frame.

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