GE AM-4.16-250-6 - Introduction; Receiving, Handling, and Storage; Storage

m
MAGNE
-
BLAST
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
AWI
-
4.16
-
250
-
7
M
AM
-
4.16
-
250
-
6
AM
-
4.16
-
250
-
8
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)
Letter
Designation
B
,
C
,
H
,
K
,
and
N
,
used
immediately
following
the
model
number
indicates
basic
design
features
.
.
A
INTRODUCTION
age
,
current
,
and
interrupting ratings
are never
exceeded
0
The
magne
-
blast
breaker
is
the
removable
and
interchangeable
interrupting
element
used
in
metal
-
4
f
%
clad
switchgear
to
provide
reliable control
and
pro
-
tection
of
electrical
apparatus
and
power
systems
.
The
AM
-
4.16
-
250
Magne
-
blast
Breaker
is
avail
-
able with
continuous
current
ratings
of
1200
amperes
and
2000
amperes
in
accordance
with
applicable
industry
standards
.
plate
for
complete
rating
information
of
any
par
-
ticular
breaker
.
The
nameplate
also describes the
control
power
requirements
for
that
breaker
.
The
application
of
a
breaker
must
be such
that
its
volt
-
Since
this book
is written
to
include
,
all
ratings
of
the breaker
as
well
as
several
design
!
variations
,
the instructions
will
be
of
a
general
)
character
and
all
illustrations will
be
typical
unless
otherwise
specified
.
PROPER
INSTALLATION
AND
MAINTENANCE
ARE
NECESSARY
TO
INSURE
CONTINUED
SAT
-
ISFACTORY
OPERATION
OF
THE
BREAKER
.
The
following
instructions will
provide
complete
infor
-
mation
for
placing
magne
-
blast
breakers
in
service
and
for
maintaining
satisfactory
operation
.
Refer
to
the breaker
name
-
RECEIVING
,
HANDLING
AND
STORAGE
Receiving
and
Handling
against
condensation
,
preferably
by
storing
it
in
a
warm
dry
room
,
since
water
absorp
-
tion
has
an
adverse
effect
on
the
‘
insulation
parts
.
Circuit
breakers
for
outdoor metal
-
clad
switchgear
should
be stored
in
the
equipment
only
when
power
is
available
and
the
heaters
are
in
operation
to
pre
-
vent
condensation
.
Each
breaker
is
carefully
inspected
and
packed
Iplgor
shipment
.
Immediately
upon
receipt
of
the
%
J
<
3
ircuit breaker
,
an
examination
should
be made
for
any
damage
sustained
in
transit
.
If
injury
or
rough
handling
is evident
,
a
damage
claim
should
be filed
immediately
with
the
transportation
com
-
pany
and the
nearest
General
Electric
Sales
Office
should
be notified
.
2
.
The breaker should
be
stored
in
a
clean
location
,
free from
corrosive
gases
or
fumes
;
particular
care
should
be
taken
to
protect
the
equipment
from
moisture and
cement
dust
,
as
this combination has
a
very
corrosive
effect
on
many
parts
.
Unfinished
surfaces of
rollers
,
latches
etc
.
,
of
the
operating
mechanism
should be
coated
with
grease
to
prevent
rusting
.
If
the
breaker
is
stored
for
any
length
of
time
,
it
should
be
inspected
periodically
to
see
that
rusting
has
not
started and
to
insure
good
mechan
-
ical
condition
.
Should
the breaker
be
stored under
unfavorable
atmospheric
conditions
,
it
should
be
cleaned
and dried
out
before
being
placed
in
service
.
It
is
expected
that
due
care
will be
exercised
during
the
unpacking
and
installation
of
the
breaker
so
that
no
damage
will
occur
from
careless
or
rough handling
,
or
from
exposure
to
moisture
or
dirt
.
Check
all
parts
against
the
packing
list
to
be
sure
that
no
parts
have been
overlooked
.
Storage
!
3
.
!
It
is
recommended
that
the
breaker
be
put
into
f
service
immediately
in
its
permanent
location
.
If
liJchis
is
not
possible
,
the
following
precautions
must
be
taken
to
insure
the
proper
storage
of
the breaker
:
The
breaker
should
be
carefully
protected
1
.
These
instructions
do
not
purport
to
cover
all
details
or
variations
in
equipment
nor
to
provide
for
every
possible
contingency
to
be
met
in connection
with installation
,
operation
or
maintenance
.
further
information
be
desired
or
should
particular
problems
arise
which
are
not
covered
sufficiently
for
the
purchaser
'
s
purposes
,
the
matter
should
be
referred
to
the
General
Electric
Company
.
To
the
extent
required
the
products
described
herein
meet
applicable
ANSI
,
IEEE
and
NEMA
standards
;
but
no
such
assurance
is
given
with
respect
to
local
codes and
ordinances
because
they
vary
greatly
.
Should
;
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