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GE POWER/VAC 4.16 User Manual

GE POWER/VAC 4.16
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GEK
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39672
F
INSTRUCTIONS
SUPERSEDES
GEK
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39672
E
POWER
/
VAC
*
METAL
-
CLAD
SWITCHGEAR
TYPES
4.16
AND
13.8
FOR
POWER
-
VAC
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
TYPES
VB
-
4.16
,
VB
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7.2
,
VB
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13.8
,
VB
1
-
4.16
,
AND
VB
1
-
13.8
GENERAL
®
ELECTRIC
Courtesy of NationalSwitchgear.com

Table of Contents

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GE POWER/VAC 4.16 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGE
ModelPOWER/VAC 4.16
CategorySwitch
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Instructions Manual Overview

Introduction

General Safety Instructions

All personnel must be trained and follow safety procedures for operation and maintenance.

Introduction to Metal-Clad Switchgear

Defines metal-clad switchgear, its components, and types.

Receiving, Handling, and Storage

Receiving Procedures

Guidance on checking shipments for damage or missing parts upon arrival.

Handling Equipment

Storage of Indoor Equipment

Storage of Outdoor Equipment

Description of Switchgear Components

Secondary Enclosure Details

Describes the front enclosure for instruments, controls, and protective devices.

Primary Enclosure Details

Describes the rear enclosure for high-voltage equipment and connections.

Breaker Removable Element

Details the circuit breaker as a removable unit with wheels.

Breaker Lift Truck

Describes the accessory for moving circuit breakers.

Primary Disconnects

Primary Disconnects

Explains the silver-plated copper fingers for primary connections.

Breaker Racking Mechanism

Details the mechanism for moving breakers between positions.

Remote Racking Operator

Describes the electrically operated device for racking breakers remotely.

Bus Compartment

Bus Compartment

Describes the compartment housing the main buses and their insulation.

Current Transformer Compartment

Describes the compartment for current transformers behind shutter barriers.

Primary Termination Space

Describes the space for connecting primary cables.

Voltage Transformers

Describes voltage transformers in an auxiliary unit.

Current-Limiting Fuses and Control Power Transformer

Explains the use of fuses for protecting circuits.

Dummy Removable Element

Dummy Removable Element

Describes an element used for isolating circuits or bus sections.

Ground and Test Device

Explains the device for grounding and testing primary conductors.

Installation Procedures

Location Requirements

Specifies aisle space needed for front and rear access.

Anchoring and Floor Preparation

Details requirements for securing equipment to the floor.

Outdoor Equipment Installation

General guidance for installing outdoor switchgear.

Outdoor Equipment with Protected Aisle

Outdoor Equipment with Common Aisle

Test Cabinet Procedures

Adding Units to Existing Equipment

Adding Units to Protected/Common Aisle

Procedures for adding units to protected or common aisle configurations.

Adding Units to Outdoor (No Aisle)

Procedures for adding units to outdoor switchgear without an aisle.

Electrical Connections

Bolted Joints

Instructions for preparing and making bolted connections.

Sliding Connections

Instructions for preparing and making sliding connections.

Main Bus Assembly

Procedures for assembling main bus sections or adding new units.

Taped Insulation Instructions

Bus Bars Insulation

Instructions for applying tape insulation to bus bars.

Taped Joints Insulation

Instructions for applying tape insulation to joints.

Bus Duct Installation

Primary Cables

Insulating Primary Cable Terminations

Instructions for insulating primary cable terminations.

Cable Terminations (Potheads)

Cable Terminations (Without Pothead)

Ground Fault Current Transformers

Control Cables

Ground Bus

Lightning Protection

Surge Suppressors

Roof Entrance Bushing

Testing and Inspection

Equipment Operation

Breaker Installation and Removal

Steps for safely installing and removing circuit breakers.

Racking Arm Position Indicator

Positive Interlock

Negative Interlock

Spring Discharge Interlock

Interference Interlock

Closing Spring Gag Interlock

Closing Spring Gag Interlock

Interlock to prevent racking with a gagged spring.

Key Locks and Padlocks

Describes key locks and padlocks for safety and operation.

Auxiliary and Position Switches

Details auxiliary and breaker position switches.

Space Heaters

Describes the function and location of space heaters.

Equipment Maintenance

Maintenance Recommendations

Provides a preventative maintenance schedule and record-keeping advice.

Recommended Maintenance Practices

Recommended Maintenance Practices

Details cleaning, resistance checks, and lubrication for maintenance.

Paint Finish and Refinishing

Information on acrylic paint finishes and repair procedures.

Renewal Parts Ordering

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