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FEDERAL PIONEER H-3 User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CARE AND MAINTENANCE
OF H-3 AND HL-3
CIRCUIT
BREAKERS
C-3-222-1
April 2000
FEDERAL
PIONEER
Courtesy of NationalSwitchgear.com
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FEDERAL PIONEER H-3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerFEDERAL PIONEER
TypeH-3
Interrupting Capacity10kA
MountingPanel Mount
Voltage240V AC
Amperage15, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 A
Number of Poles3
StandardsUL Listed, CSA Certified

Summary

General Description

Receiving, Handling, Storage, and Installation

Receiving

Procedure for checking breaker condition upon delivery, including damage assessment and inventory verification.

Handling

Instructions for safely lifting and moving the circuit breaker unit, specifying lifting points.

Storage

Guidelines for storing the circuit breaker in its shipping container in a clean, dry area.

Mounting

Requirements for installing the breaker within sheet steel enclosures, including barrier specifications.

Power Terminal Connections and Secondary Control Circuits

Power Terminal Connections

Proper plating and connection of power terminals for maximum joint efficiency and cable support.

Secondary Control Circuits

Wiring practices for control circuits and remote devices, including routing and support.

Breaker Components and Controls

Breaker Sectional View

A labeled diagram identifying the various components of the breaker mechanism.

Cradle Sectional View

A labeled diagram illustrating the components of the drawout cradle.

Breaker Faceplate and Controls

Identification of controls, indicators, and features on the breaker faceplate.

Breaker Operation

Drawout Mechanism - Breaker Insertion and Removal

Procedure for inserting and removing drawout mounted breakers between positions.

Grounding Contact

Establishes grounding continuity during drawout positioning from test to operating.

Secondary Control Contacts

Contacts that connect/disconnect control circuits during drawout positioning.

Breaker Closing

Steps to ensure all electrical and mechanical closing interlocks are reset before closing.

Closing Manually Operated Breaker

Procedure for charging and closing the main spring using the manual handle.

Closing Electrically Operated Breaker

Operation sequence for charging the spring and closing the breaker electrically.

Mechanical Closing Interlocks and Padlocking

Devices preventing reclosure and enabling padlock security for safe operation.

Breaker Opening

Methods for tripping the breaker to open contacts using manual or electrical means.

Rejection Feature

Prevents insertion of breakers into incompatible cradles of different ratings.

Closing Spring Discharge and Dry Runs

Procedure for safely discharging the closing spring and avoiding dry runs.

Fault Protection

Overcurrent protection using the Type USD solid state overcurrent relay.

Fuse Mounting

Guidelines for installing NEMA Class L HRC fuses on the breaker frame.

Anti-Single-Phase Device and Blown Fuse Indicator

Device protecting against single-phase power loss by tripping the breaker.

Shunt Trip Coil

Coils used for tripping the breaker remotely or by relay activation.

Auxiliary Switch

Switches providing contact arrangements for external control circuits.

Closing Coil (CC)

Solenoid that initiates the closing stroke in electrically operated breakers.

Closing Coil Limit Switch and Antipumping Feature

Prevents repeated closing attempts on a tripped breaker.

Spring Charging Motor (SCM)

Motor for charging the closing spring in electrically operated breakers.

Spring Limit Switch (SLS)

Stops the charging motor at the end of the charging stroke.

Latch Check Switch (LCS)

Prevents electrical closing until the closing mechanism is ready.

Optional Components

Mechanical Operations Counter

A mechanical counter for tracking breaker operations to indicate maintenance intervals.

Cell Switches

Switches mounted in the cradle for position indication or interlock bypass.

Antipump Relay

Prevents repeated closing attempts on a tripped breaker when control is maintained.

Undervoltage Trip Device

Trips the breaker when supply voltage drops below a predetermined level.

Safety Interlock Switch (SIS)

Prevents paralleling breakers in transfer schemes by tripping on closing.

Overload Lockout Device

Prevents reclosing after overload trip until manually reset.

Door Interlock

Trips the breaker when the cell door is opened.

Faceplate Key Interlock and Cell Key Interlock

Key interlocks to prevent closing or tripping the breaker.

Mechanical Interlock

Interlocks breakers in transfer schemes to ensure only one breaker is closed.

Shutters

Covers for line and load main contact stabs when the breaker is withdrawn.

Pre-Service Inspection

For Fixed Mounted Breakers Only

Final checks and testing procedures for fixed mounted breakers before service.

For Drawout Mounted Breakers Only

Final checks and testing procedures for drawout mounted breakers before service.

Basic Breaker Maintenance

Maintenance Requirements

Recommended inspection, lubrication, and servicing intervals based on operations.

Tools and Checklist

List of tools, supplies, and a summary checklist for basic breaker maintenance.

Basic Maintenance Procedure

Step-by-step procedure for performing basic maintenance on the breaker.

Detailed Maintenance Instructions

Closing Linkage Eccentric Adjustment

Adjusting the eccentric bolt for proper toggle linkage function during closing.

Close Latch Adjustment

Adjusting the close latch for proper engagement with the ratchet wheel.

Trip Latch Adjustment

Adjusting the trip latch roller engagement for proper breaker tripping.

Drawout Gate Interlock

Adjusting the gate interlock to prevent operation when breaker is closed or spring charged.

Shunt Trip Coil

Adjustment for shunt trip coil operation and free travel.

Undervoltage Trip Device (NV)

Adjusting the striker for the undervoltage trip device.

Latch Check Switch

Adjusting the latch check switch for proper contact operation.

Mechanical Interlock

Checking the operation of the mechanical interlock mechanism.

Anti-Single-Phase Device and Blown Fuse Indicator

Performing a simple mechanical check of the anti-single-phase device.

Sensor Tap Indicator

Adjusting the sensor tap indicator on the breaker nameplate.

Maintenance Accessories and Spare Parts

Maintenance Accessories

Availability of lifting devices and other essential maintenance accessories.

Spare Parts

Information on recommended spare parts and how to order them.

Coil Data

Table detailing coil resistance, voltage, and current ratings for various breaker functions.

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