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SECTION IB-2A-210
INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
TYPE PSE PAD-MOUNTED SWITCHGEAR
NOVEMBER 2017, REV 4.2
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Introduction
Type PSE pad-mounted switchgear is designed to provide depend-
able on-the-line service and to make installation, operation and
maintenance as simple as possible.
High quality materials and careful workmanship have been com-
bined to provide the best switchgear available. The switchgear has
been thoroughly inspected and adjusted at the factory. However,
successful operation depends on proper installation and care.
This manual has been written to assist you in obtaining long and
economical service from your switchgear.
Read this manual before installing and operating your switchgear.
Receiving
Upon receipt of the switchgear, check each item received for ship-
ping damage. Each item should be checked against the shipping
manifest to assure that the proper number of items were received.
Should any shortage or damage exist, note it on the shipping papers.
A claim should be filed at once with the carrier and the Federal
Pacific agent or sales office should be notified.
Handling
Removable lifting plates are provided to allow the use of hooks to
lift the complete enclosure. The lifting device should be arranged
to evenly distribute the lifting force between the lifting plates.
Do not lift at an angle less than 60° from the horizontal. See
Figure 3. A spreader bar may be required to maintain proper
angles. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in
damage to the equipment.
The switchgear is securely mounted to a sturdy shipping pallet
with provisions for forklift use. The use of a forklift truck is not
recommended, but if this method is used the forks must extend
completely through the skid to avoid damaging the equipment.
Storage
The switchgear as received may be wrapped in a protective
plastic film.
To avoid damage to the enclosure finish, the protective film must
be removed for outdoor storage of unit.
Export or special packing is available as an option based on cus-
tomer’s requirements and special conditions. Separate instructions
are available for these situations.
Figure 3. Lifting Method
General Description
Type PSE deadfront pad-mounted switchgear consists of one or
more three-pole, single-throw, gang-operated, quick-make, quick-
break, load interrupter switches that may be used in combination
with one or more three-phase sets of single-pole fuse mountings.
Switches are typically equipped with 600-ampere bushings to
accommodate 600-ampere elbow connectors. Fuse mountings
are equipped with 200-ampere bushing wells to accommodate
200-ampere loadbreak (or non-loadbreak) inserts and elbows.
When used in conjunction with power fuses, expulsion or current-
limiting type, and other protective devices, the PSE switchgear
provides a secure and efficient means of 3-pole switching on
main feeders and circuit protection with single-pole switching of
elbows on load feeders.
Security Features
Type PSE pad-mounted switchgear incorporates a number of
security features to minimize hazards to operating personnel.
1. Rugged 11-gauge steel, braced by all welded construction of the
enclosure, roof, and doors assures a tamper-resistant design.
2. Padlockable switch operating pocket handles and doors with
security bolts provide customer-controlled access.
3.
Switch position indicators verify positive switch position.
4. Provisions to padlock switch in open or closed position provide
user controlled switch operation (optional).
5. Key interlocks to ensure a pre-determined sequence of me-
chanical operations (optional).
6. Hazard-alert signs and labels, both external and internal, which
indicate potential hazards to personnel.
NOTICE
CAUTION
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