GE POWER/VAC GEK 86132A - Page 6

both
rear
wheels
in
both
directions
to
prevent
any
accider
movement
.
2
.
DESCRIPTION
The
Power
Vac
*
vacuum
circuit
breaker
is
a
horizontal
drawout
removable and
interchangeable
interrupting
element
for
use
in
metalclad
switchgear
to
provide
protection
and
control
of
electrical
apparatus
and
power
systems
.
The
Power
Vac
*
Type
VB
1
circuit breaker
with
ML
-
I
8
mechan
-
ism
is
available
in
continuous
current
ratings
of
1200
and
2000
amperes
in
accordance
with
industry
standards
.
A
combina
-
tion
1200
2000
ampere
breaker
is
also
available
.
Refer
to
the
breaker
nameplate
for
complete
rating
information
of
any
particular
breaker
,
The
nameplate
also
describes
the
control
power
requirements
for
that
breaker
.
The
application
of
a
breaker
must
be
such
that
its
voltage
,
current
and
interrupting
ratings
are
never
exceeded
.
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
.
3.3
.
STORAGE
It
is
recommended
that
the
breaker
be
put
into
sen
immediately
in
its
permanent
location
.
If
this
is
not
possil
the
following
precautions
must
be
taken
to
assure
the
pro
)
storage
of
the
breaker
.
The breaker
should
be
carefully
protected
against
ct
densation
,
preferably
by
storing
it
in
a
warm
,
dry
room
moderate
temperature
such
as
40
°
to
100
°
F
.
High
humid
may
have
an
adverse
effect
on
the
insulating
parts
and
shot
be
avoided
.
Circuit
breakers
for
outdoor
metalclad
switc
gear
should
be
stored
in
the
equipment
only
when
power
available
and
the
heaters
are
in
operation
to
prevent
cc
densation
.
The
breaker
should
be stored
in
a
clean
location
,
free
fre
corrosive
gases
or
fumes
.
Particular
care
should
be
taken
protect
the
equipment
from
moisture
and
cement
dust
,
as
tl
combination
has
a
very
corrosive
effect
on
many
part
'
s
.
Rollers
,
latches
,
etc
.
of
the
operating
mechanism
should
1
coated
with
0282
A
2048
P
009
grease
to
prevent
rusting
.
3
.
RECEIVING
,
HANDLING
AND
STORAGE
3.1
.
RECEIVING
Each
breaker is
carefully
inspected
before
shipment
.
Im
-
mediately
upon
receipt
of
the
circuit
breaker
,
an
examination
should
be
made
for
any
damage
sustained
in
transit
.
If
injury
or
rough handling
is
evident
,
a
claim
should
be
filed
im
-
mediately
with
the
transportation
company
and
the
nearest
GE
Sales
Office
should
be
notified
,
It
is
expected
that
due
care
will
be
exercised
during
the
unpacking
and
installation
of
breakers
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
.
..
.
If
the
breaker
is
stored
for
any
length
of
time
,
it
should
1
inspected
periodically
to
see
that
rusting
has
not
started
at
to
insure
good
mechanical condition
,
Should
the
breaker
1
stored
under
unfavorable
atmospheric
conditions
,
it
shou
be
cleaned and
dried
before
being
placed
in
service
;
v
,
’
\
v
.
-
'
-
4
.
INSTALLATION
4
,
1
.
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
This circuit
breaker
uses
powerful
springs
for
energ
storage
.
DO NOT
WORK
ON
THE
INTERRUPTERS
01
THE
MECHANISM
UNLESS
THE
CIRCUIT
BREAKE
!
IS
IN
THE
“
OPEN
”
POSITION
AND
BOTH
TH
CLOSING
AND
OPENING
SPRINGS
ARE
ElTliEI
DISCHARGED
OR
GAGGED
AND
ALL
ELEC
3.2
.
HANDLING
When
lifting
the
breake
^
use
of
the
specially
designed
lift
truck
is
recommended
.
It
is
-
necessary
to
use
the
truck when
placing
a
breaker
into
or
removing
it
from
the
TWO
-
HIGH
metalclad
equipment
.
If
it
is
necessary
to
lift
the
breaker
with
a
hoist
,
use
four
1
/
2
inch
diameter
hooks
rated
at
least
500
pounds
each
,
Lifting
locations
are
provided
in
the
frame
side
members
12
,
Fig
.
1
)
,
Use
a
spreader
wider
than
the breaker
to
prevent
the
slings
from
contacting
the
interrupter
supporting
insulating
material
parts
.
An
optional
accessory
lifting
sling
is
also
available
.
A
front
swivel
wheel
and
two
rear
wheels
are
provided
for
ease
of
movement
on
fiat
level
floors
.
When
unattended
breakers
are
left
on
a
floor
or
when
a
lift
truck
is
used
,
block
J
TRICAL
POWER
IS
REMOVED
.
These
precautions
ar
required
to
prevent
accidental
operation
.
Anyone
working
OJ
the
circuit
breaker
should
be
familiar
with
the
contents
of
thi
instruction
book
.
The
circuit
breaker
has
been
shipped
in
the
CLOSEE
position
.
After
removing
packing
material
,
open
the breake
:
by
pushing
in
on
the
manual
trip
button
(
3
,
Fig
.
2
)
,
Whilt
keeping
hands
away
front
moving
parts
,
and
verify
that
the
operation
counter
advances
one
count
.
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