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GE AKR Series User Manual

GE AKR Series
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MAINTENANCE
MANUAL
(SUPPLEMENT)
GEI-86134D
(Supplement
to GEK-731
0)
POWENCINCuIT
BNEAKENS
TYPE
AKR
This manual when used in conjunction with Publication
GEK-7310
(Main-
tenance
Manual
for AKR-3/3A-50
and
AKRU-3A-50
breakers)
provides
main-
tenance
instructions on
the AKR breaker models
and trip
devices
listed in
Table
1.
IAB]T I
Frame
Size
(Amp)
Breaker
Type & Mounting
Trip Device
Type
Stationarv
Drawout
ECS
ssr
800
AKR-4-30,
30H
AKR-4A-30,
3OH
X
AKR-5-30, 30H
AKR-5A-30.
30H
x
AKRU-4A-30*
X
AKRU-5A-30*
X
1600
AKR-4-50,
50H
AKR-4A-50,
50H
X
AKR-5-50,
50H
AKR-5A-50.
50H
X
AKRU-4A'-50*
x
AKRU-5A-50*
x
2000
AKRT-4-50
AKRT-4A-50
x
AKRT.5-50
AKRT-5A-50 X
*
-
Integrally
fused
types
GENERAL
@
ETECTRIC

Table of Contents

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GE AKR Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Poles1, 2, 3
Voltage Rating240V AC, 480V AC, 600V AC
Frame SizeAKR
Trip UnitThermal-Magnetic
StandardsUL, CSA
AmperageVaries by model (15-1200)

Summary

Introduction to AKR Breakers

AKR Breaker Constructional Differences

AKR Breaker Ratings and Specifications

Drawout Breaker Interchangeability Guide

Breaker Maintenance Procedures

Safety Precautions for Breaker Maintenance

Lists critical safety measures before starting any breaker maintenance.

Manual Handle Adjustment for Spring Charging

Details the procedure for adjusting the manual handle for spring charging.

Breaker Contact Maintenance

Describes the criteria and process for maintaining breaker contacts.

Contact Adjustment for AKR-30 Series Breakers

Provides the procedure for adjusting the contact wipe on AKR-30 series breakers.

Contact Adjustment for AKR-50 Series Breakers

Details the procedure for adjusting contact wipe on AKR-50 series breakers.

Contact Adjustment for AKRT-50 Breaker

Explains how to adjust contact wipe for the AKRT-50 breaker type.

Contact Replacement Procedures

Contact Replacement for AKR-30 Series

Details contact replacement for AKR-30, 30H, and AKRU-30 breakers.

Contact Replacement for AKR-50 Series

Describes contact replacement for AKR-50, 50H, AKRU-50, and AKRT-50 breakers.

AKRU-30 and -50 Fused Breakers Overview

Discusses fused AKRU breakers and their similarities to unfused AKR models.

AKRU Fuse Sizes and Mounting

Lists available fuse sizes and mounting instructions for AKRU breakers.

Special Fuse Applications

Special 2500A Fuse Replacement for AKRU-50

Details the procedure for replacing the special 2500A fuse on AKRU-50 breakers.

Open Fuse Lockout Device Information

Refers to information on the open fuse lockout device.

Type SST Overcurrent Trip Device

SST Programmer Unit Functionality

Describes the function and features of the SST programmer unit.

SST Current Sensor Details

Explains the role and function of current sensors in the SST system.

SST Ground Fault Trip Element Operation

Details the operating principle of the SST Ground Fault trip element.

SST Ground Fault Element in 4-Wire Systems

Discusses the use of the Ground Fault element in 4-wire systems with neutral grounding.

SST Flux Shift Trip Device Function

Describes the flux shift trip device and its function in tripping the breaker.

Troubleshooting Power Circuit Breakers

Using the SST Test Set for Diagnostics

Explains how to use the SST Test Set for field-checking trip characteristics.

False Tripping in Ground Fault Breakers

Addresses nuisance tripping causes and checks for breakers with the Ground Fault element.

Replacement of SST Current Sensors

Details the steps for removing and replacing individual SST current sensors.

Flux Shift Trip Device Maintenance

Type ECS Overcurrent Trip Device

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