Cooper Power Systems VXE Control - Maintenance and Support Information; Maintenance Intervals and Best Practices

For detailed maintenance instructions, refer to Service
Information S280-16-2, Type VXE15 and VXE27
Electronically Controlled, Single-Phase Recloser
Maintenance Instructions.
Frequency of Maintenance
To assure proper and trouble-free operation, reclosers
must be maintained when they have operated the equiv-
alent of a rated duty cycle (see Table 3).
Note: ANSI C37.61, “Guide for the Application, Operation
and Maintenance of Automatic Circuit Reclosers”,
gives a procedure for converting the rated standard
duty cycle into an equivalent duty cycle based on
the actual operating duty of the recloser.
Maximum Recloser Maintenance
Intervals
In the absence of specific operating experience, use the
following guideline to establish maintenance intervals:
• Vacuum interrupting reclosers should be maintained
at least every six years.
Replacement Parts
Replacement parts for Kyle
®
reclosers are available
through the factory Service Department. Only factory-
authorized replacement parts are to be used. To order
replacement parts, refer to the current Replacement
Parts price list for catalog numbers and pricing. Contact
your Cooper Power Systems sales representative for
additional information and ordering procedures.
Factory-Authorized Service Centers
Factory-authorized service centers are located through-
out the continental United States to provide mainte-
nance, repair, and testing services for Kyle reclosers. For
further information, contact your Cooper Power Systems
sales representative.
Factory Maintenance Classes
The factory Service Department offers recloser mainte-
nance training classes. These classes, taught by experi-
enced service technicians, are held at the factory's in-
house training facility. For additional information, contact
your Cooper Power Systems sales representative.
Instructional Video Cassette Program
A video cassette maintenance training program; KSPV1
General Maintenance and Inspection Procedures for
Kyle Reclosers is available as a supplemental training
aid for maintenance personnel. This video program,
developed for use in the factory training classes, is to be
used in conjunction with existing service literature. For
additional information, contact your Cooper Power
Systems sales representative.
Type VXE Single-Phase Electronically Controlled Recloser Installation and Operation Instructions
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MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
CAUTION: This equipment requires routine
inspection and maintenance to ensure proper
operation. If it is not maintained, it can fail to operate
properly. Improper operation can cause equipment
damage and possible personal injury. G105.1
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CAUTION: This equipment relies on oil to pro-
vide electrical insulation between components.
The dielectric strength of the oil must be checked on a
regular basis, as part of the routine maintenance
inspection, to ensure that it is at or above minimum
dielectric requirements. Use of this equipment with
insulating oil that does not meet minimum require-
ments can result in internal flashovers that will damage
the equipment and can cause personal injury. G107.2
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®
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