3.4  Busbar coupling 
3.4.1  Main busbar 
General 
The main busbar system is located in the top 
compartment of the panel which is named as busbar 
compartment. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Main busbars - coupling  
1.  Remove any oxide film from the mating surfaces of 
the busbars and connecting strips with the use of very 
fine abrasive cloth (eg Scotch Brite). 
2.  Hold the busbars in position as shown in the 
illustration.  
3.  Place bolts, washers and nuts through bus bars as 
shown in the illustration 
4.  Tighten the bolts by hand (use no tools). 
5.  Align the busbars and tighten the bolts.  
Apply a torque of 40 Nm (M12 bolts).  
6.  Cover the joint with the insulation box using either 
cable ties or plastic rivets to close the insulation 
cover.