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ABB VHK 20 User Manual

ABB VHK 20
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IB 6.2.7.7-3I
Rev. 0, Jan-99
INSTALLATION/MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Medium Voltage
Vacuum Power Circuit Breakers
VHK Model 20/21
VHKR Model 80
Model 21
ABB Power T&D Company, Inc.
Distribution Systems Division
MM
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ABB VHK 20 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Rated current (In)20 A
Mounting typeDIN rail
Poles3
Number of poles3
Mechanical life20000 cycles
Electrical life10000 cycles

Summary

INTRODUCTION

RECEIVING AND STORAGE

Procedures for inspecting and storing the circuit breaker upon receipt.

INSTALLATION

General

Preliminary inspections and preparation before installing the circuit breaker into its compartment.

General Inspection

Inspecting the condition of vacuum interrupters and electrical connections before installation.

Vacuum Interrupter Examination

Examining vacuum interrupters for cracks and seal damage.

Barrier and Insulation Inspection

Checking barriers and insulated parts for damage and cleaning them.

Installing Front Barrier

Instructions for installing the front barrier assembly onto the breaker.

Manual Operation For Inspection

How to manually charge and operate the breaker for inspection.

Padlock Hasp Provision

Details on the padlock hasp for securing the breaker in specific positions.

Interlocks (Racking Mechanism)

Explanation of four mechanical interlocks for user and breaker protection.

Installing Circuit Breaker Into Compartment

Step-by-step guide for inserting the circuit breaker into its compartment.

CIRCUIT BREAKER REMOVAL (MODEL 21)

Removal From CONNECT Position

Procedure to remove the breaker from the connected position.

Removal From TEST Position

Procedure to remove the breaker from the test position.

Removal From DISCONNECT Position

Procedure to remove the breaker from the disconnect position.

Safe Operations Recommendations

Recommendations for safe handling and maintenance procedures.

ADJUSTMENTS, TESTS AND PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

Insulation Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning insulation to maintain performance.

DC Millivolt Drop Test / Micro-ohm Test

Performing tests to determine the condition of the breaker current circuit.

Contact Wear and Contact Pressure (Contact Wipe)

Measuring contact wipe to determine contact wear.

Contact Gap

Defining and measuring the gap between vacuum interrupter contacts.

Contact Gap Check

Step-by-step procedure to check the contact gap.

Contact Sequencing (Synchronization)

Checking and adjusting contact sequencing for proper pole synchronization.

Closing and Opening Times

Checking the time taken for closing and opening operations.

Closing and Opening Speeds

Measuring the speed of contact movement during closing and opening.

Operating Mechanism

Details on the operating mechanism of the breaker.

Trip Latch Engagement (Bite)

Adjusting the trip latch engagement for proper tripping function.

Control Device (See Figure A11)

Information on the control device and its adjustments.

Close Latch Rod Release Overtravel

Adjusting the overtravel of the close latch release rod.

Lubrication

Recommendations for lubricating mechanism parts.

Dielectric Tests

Procedures for performing dielectric withstand tests.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF CONTROL DEVICES

DC and AC Closing Operating Sequence

Step-by-step sequence of DC and AC closing operations.

GROUND AND TEST DEVICES

RENEWAL PARTS

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