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GE AK-15 - User Manual

GE AK-15
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MicroVersaTrifP
Plus
and
PM
Conversion
Kits
For
GE
Types
AK
-
15
,
AK
-
25
,
AKU
-
25
,
AKR
-
30
S
,
AKRU
-
30
S
Low
Voltage
Power
Circuit
Breakers
Introduction
GE
Conversion
Kits
are
designed
to
upgrade
existing
GE
Low
Voltage
Power
Circuit
Breakers
,
rather
than
replace
,
the
entire
breaker
.
The
Conversion
Kits
contain
enhanced
solid
-
state
Micro
VersaTrip
-
Plus
or
Micro
VersaTrip
35
PM
trip
units
,
representing
the
latest
technological
advancements
in
GE
trip
systems
.
Micro
VersaTrip
1
Plus
and
Micro
VersaTrip
3
PM
Conversion
Kits
are
designed
and
breaker
-
tested
to
conform
with
ANSI
standard
C
37.59
,
allowing
the
retrofitter
to
properly
install
and
acceptance
test
the
breaker
.
This
publication
covers
installation
of
MicroVersaTrip
-
Plus
and
Micro
VersaTrip
35
PM
Conversion
Kits
on
GE
types
AK
-
15
,
.
AK
-
25
,
AKU
-
25
,
AKR
-
30
S
,
AKRU
-
30
S
Low
Voltage
Power
Circuit
Breakers
.
Each
Conversion
Kit
contains
all
ap
-
propriate
material
to
convert
from
an
existing
EC
Power
Sensor
,
ECS
or
SST
trip
system
,
or
upgrade
Micro
VersaTrip
and
Micro
VersaTrip
RMS
-
9
trip
systems
.
Courtesy of NationalSwitchgear.com
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GE AK-15 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGE
ModelAK-15
CategoryCircuit breakers
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General Information

Prior to Installation

Front Frame Breaker Conversion

Separating the Breaker Frames

Steps to separate front and back breaker frames for conversion.

Remove the Existing Trip Devices

Procedure for removing old trip devices before installing new ones.

Remounting X and Y Relays

Relocating the X and Y relays to accommodate new components.

Installing the Flux Shifter

Detailed steps for installing the flux shifter trip device.

Installing the Programmer Bracket

Steps for mounting the programmer support bracket.

Installing the Programmer Harness

Connecting the programmer harness to the bracket and components.

Installing the Communications Harness

Installing the communication harness for specific breaker types.

Back Frame Breaker Conversion

Installing Phase Sensors (CTs)

Mounting current sensor assemblies to the back frame for AK-15 and AK-25.

Four-Wire Ground Fault Option

Draw Out Breakers

Steps for installing the neutral sensor disconnect block for draw-out breakers.

Stationary Breakers

Steps for mounting the neutral sensor terminal board for stationary breakers.

Installing Neutral Sensors

Mounting and connecting the neutral sensor (CT) in the equipment.

Equipment Conversion

Stud Shield Modification

Modifying the lower stud insulator shields per diagram.

Remounting Primary Disconnect Fingers

Steps for remounting primary disconnect fingers on new lower studs.

Installing the Insulator Bracket and Wire Harness

Mounting the insulator bracket and connecting the wire harness.

Installing the Programmer

To Install the Programmer

Attaching the programmer to the mounting bracket and securing it.

Testing and Troubleshooting

Testing

Procedures for testing the converted breaker before energizing.

Troubleshooting

Common issues and their potential causes and solutions.

False Tripping Breakers Equipped with Ground Fault

Specific troubleshooting for nuisance tripping in ground fault systems.

Cabling Diagrams

Diagrams illustrating wiring connections for the conversion.

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