ABB VD4 Addendum Manual

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Handling with slings:
- To lift and handle the circuit-breaker, use the
hooks (figure 7.1 & 7.2).
- Put the hooks in the holes prepared in
the lifting bracket fixed on circuit-breaker
frame and lift with appropriate capacity
overhead crane.
Always take great care during handling not to
stress the insulating parts and the circuit-breaker
terminals.
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Fig 7.1
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Fig 7.2
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Fig 7.3
In any case, it is always advisable to carry out
lifting using the supports (figure 7.4,& 8.1) in
position C.
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Fig 7.4
While using forklift :
The apparatus must not be handled
by inserting forks of the truck
directly under the apparatus itself.
Should it be necessary to use this
method, place the circuit-breaker on
a sturdy supporting surface
(Wooden pallet) (see figure 7.3).

ABB VD4 Specifications

General

Type	Vacuum Circuit Breaker
Rated Voltage	Up to 36 kV
Rated Short-Circuit Breaking Current	Up to 63 kA
Frequency	50/60 Hz
Standards	IEC 62271-100
Application	Medium voltage power distribution
Rated Short-Time Withstand Current	Up to 63 kA for 3 seconds
Mechanical Life	Up to 30, 000 operations
Installation	Fixed / Withdrawable
Operating Mechanism	Spring-operated
Rated Current	630 A / 800 A / 1250 A / 1600 A / 2000 A / 2500 A / 3150 A / 4000 A
Electrical Life	Up to 10, 000 operations at rated current
Control Voltage	24 V DC, 48 V DC, 110 V DC, 220 V DC, 110 V AC, 230 V AC