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GE AK-50 User Manual

GE AK-50
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GE AK-50 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGE
ModelAK-50
CategoryCircuit breakers
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to Low-Voltage Power Circuit Breakers

Circuit Breaker Operation

Details on how to operate the circuit breakers.

Manual Closing Procedure

Instructions for manually closing the breaker.

Manual Maintenance Closing

Procedure for manually closing the breaker for maintenance.

Circuit Breaker Maintenance and Safety

Electrical Tripping Function

How the breaker is tripped electrically using various devices.

Inserting the Safety Pin

Procedure for inserting the safety pin for safe maintenance.

Breaker Inspection and Lubrication

Breaker Inspection Guidelines

Guidelines for periodic inspection of the breaker.

Lubrication Procedures

Recommended lubrication points and procedures.

Separating Front and Rear Frames

Steps to separate breaker frames for repair or replacement.

Troubleshooting Common Breaker Issues

Overheating Causes and Remedies

Causes and remedies for overheating issues.

Failure to Trip Troubleshooting

Causes and remedies for breaker failing to trip.

False Tripping Troubleshooting

Causes and remedies for unexpected breaker tripping.

Basic Breaker Components Overview

Arc Quencher Inspection and Replacement

Inspection and replacement of arc quencher components.

AK Breaker Arc Quencher Replacement

Procedure for replacing arc quenchers in AK breakers.

AKF Breaker Arc Quencher Replacement

Procedure for replacing arc quenchers in AKF breakers.

Breaker Component Disassembly and Measurement

AK/AKF Center Pole Disassembly

Steps to disassemble the center pole of AK/AKF breakers.

Pole Unit Assembly Description

Description of the pole unit assembly and its parts.

Measuring Contact Wipe

Method to measure contact wipe on breaker contacts.

Contact Adjustment and Sequence

Measuring Contact Pressure

Method to measure contact pressure on breaker contacts.

Adjusting Contact Wipe and Pressure

Procedures for adjusting contact wipe and pressure.

Contact Sequence Verification

Ensuring correct contact sequence for proper operation.

Breaker Contact Replacement Procedures

Stationary Arcing Contact Replacement

Procedure for replacing stationary arcing contacts.

Movable Arcing Contact Replacement

Procedure for replacing movable arcing contacts.

Operating Mechanisms for Circuit Breakers

Stationary/Intermediate/Main Contact Replacement

Replacing stationary, intermediate, and main contacts.

Movable Intermediate/Main Contact Replacement

Replacing movable intermediate and main contacts.

Electrically Operated AK & Manual AK-1-50 Mechanisms

Operation of electrical and manual AK mechanisms.

Mechanism Operation and Adjustments

Charging the Closing Springs

How the closing springs are charged.

Breaker Closing Procedure

Procedures for electrically closing the breaker.

Breaker Tripping Function

How various trip devices operate the breaker.

Operating Mechanism Adjustments

Adjustments for the operating mechanism.

Motor and Gear-reduction Unit Procedures

Motor and Gear-reduction Unit Replacement

Instructions for replacing the operating mechanism.

Stored-Energy Manual Mechanism

Closing the Breaker with Manual Mechanism

Steps for closing the breaker using the manual mechanism.

Inserting Safety Pin for Manual Mechanism

Inserting the Safety Pin

Procedure to insert the safety pin for slow closing.

Mechanism Part Replacement and Adjustment

Stored-Energy Mechanism Replacement

General procedure for replacing mechanism parts.

Mechanism Adjustments After Replacement

Checking and making adjustments after reassembly.

AKF Mechanism Description

Description of the AKF breaker mechanism.

AKF Contact Adjustments

Measurements and adjustments for AKF breaker contacts.

Adjusting Center-Pole Contacts

Adjusting Center-Pole Contact Wipe and Overlap

Procedure to adjust center-pole contact wipe and overlap.

Adjusting Center-Pole Open Contact Gap

Procedure to adjust the center-pole open contact gap.

Stationary Contact Replacement

Procedure for replacing stationary contacts.

Movable Contacts and Auxiliary Switch

Movable Contact Replacement

Procedure for replacing movable contacts.

Auxiliary Switch Function and Replacement

Function and replacement of the auxiliary switch.

AK Breaker Auxiliary Switch

Description of the auxiliary switch in AK breakers.

Auxiliary Switch Replacement

Steps for replacing the auxiliary switch.

Auxiliary Switch Adjustments and AKF Breakers

Auxiliary Switch Adjustment

How to adjust the auxiliary switch contacts.

AKF Breaker Auxiliary Switch Mounting

Differences in auxiliary switch mounting for AKF breakers.

AKF Auxiliary Switch Replacement

Replacement procedure for AKF auxiliary switches.

AKF Auxiliary Switch Adjustment

Adjustment procedure for AKF auxiliary switches.

Electrical Closing Devices and Controls

Overview of electrical closing mechanisms and controls.

Closing Switch Function

Function and replacement of the closing switch.

Protective Devices: Undervoltage Tripping

Cut-Off Switches Function

Function and replacement of motor cut-off switches.

Control Relay Function

Function and replacement of the control relay.

Time-Delay Undervoltage Tripping Device

Details on the time-delay undervoltage tripping device.

Undervoltage Tripping Device Adjustments and Replacement

Undervoltage Device Adjustments

Adjustments for the time-delay undervoltage device.

Undervoltage Device Replacement

Steps for replacing the undervoltage tripping device.

Tripping Device Coil Replacement

Replacing the coil of the tripping device.

Instantaneous Undervoltage Tripping Device

Details on the instantaneous undervoltage tripping device.

Direct-Acting Overcurrent Tripping Device EC-1

Long Time-Delay Tripping (EC-1)

Operation of the long time-delay tripping function.

Instantaneous Tripping (EC-1)

Operation of the instantaneous tripping function.

EC-1 Tripping Device Replacement and Adjustments

EC-1 Tripping Device Replacement

Steps for replacing the EC-1 tripping device.

EC-1 Tripping Device Adjustments

Adjustments for the EC-1 tripping device.

Series Overcurrent Tripping Device EC-1

Description of the EC-1 series overcurrent tripping device.

Short Time-Delay Tripping (EC-1)

Operation of the short time-delay tripping function.

EC-1 Series Overcurrent Tripping Adjustments

Long Time-Delay Tripping (EC-1 Series)

Operation of the long time-delay tripping function.

Instantaneous Tripping (EC-1 Series)

Operation of instantaneous tripping functions.

EC-1 Series Adjustments

Adjustments for the EC-1 tripping device.

Direct-Acting Tripping Devices EC-1A and EC-1B

Short Time-Delay Tripping (EC-1A/EC-1B)

Operation of short time-delay tripping for EC-1A/EC-1B.

Overcurrent Tripping Device EC-2 Description

Long Time-Delay and High-Set Instantaneous Tripping (EC-2)

Operation of long time-delay and high-set instantaneous tripping.

Low-Set Instantaneous Tripping (EC-2)

Operation of low-set instantaneous tripping.

High-Set Instantaneous Tripping (EC-2)

Operation of high-set instantaneous tripping.

EC-2 Device Replacement and Adjustments

EC-2 Device Replacement

Procedure for replacing the EC-2 device.

Reverse Current Tripping Device AK-50

Description of the reverse current tripping device.

Reverse Current Tripping Device Adjustments

Adjustments for the reverse current tripping device.

Selective Tripping and Disconnects

Selective Tripping Principles

Principles and benefits of selective tripping.

Primary Disconnects (AK-50)

Description and replacement of primary disconnects.

Secondary Disconnects Function and Replacement

Function and replacement of secondary disconnects.

Drawout Mechanism and Shunt-Tripping Device

Secondary Disconnects Replacement

Steps for replacing secondary disconnects.

Drawout Mechanism Function and Adjustment

Function and adjustment of the drawout mechanism.

Shunt-Tripping Device Description and Replacement

Description and replacement of the shunt-tripping device.

Shunt-Tripping Device Adjustments

Adjustments for the shunt-tripping device.

Bell Alarm/Lockout Device and Shunt Trip Coil

Shunt Trip Coil Replacement

Procedure for replacing the shunt-trip device coil.

Bell Alarm and Lockout Device Function

Function and adjustment of the bell alarm and lockout device.

Bell Alarm/Lockout Device for AK-1 Series

Operation of the bell alarm/lockout device for AK-1 series.

Bell Alarm/Lockout Device Adjustments

Adjustments for the bell alarm/lockout device.

Bell Alarm/Lockout Device for AK-2 Series and Dynamic Brake

Bell Alarm/Lockout Device for AK-2 Series

Operation of the bell alarm/lockout device for AK-2 series.

AK-2 Bell Alarm/Lockout Device Adjustments

Adjustments for the AK-2 bell alarm/lockout device.

Dynamic Brake for Electrical Breakers

Operation and function of the dynamic brake mechanism.

Dynamic Brake Adjustments

Adjustments for the dynamic brake control switches.

Maintenance Tools and Renewal Parts

Recommended Maintenance Tools

Recommended tools for maintenance.

Miscellaneous Maintenance Items

Miscellaneous tools and items required for maintenance.

Renewal Parts Information

Information on ordering and using renewal parts.

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