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GE PowerVac User Manual

GE PowerVac
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DEH 40368 Instructions
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PowerVac
®
Vacuum Circuit Breaker
with ML-20 Mechanism

Table of Contents

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GE PowerVac Specifications

General IconGeneral
Frequency50/60 Hz
Voltage Rating600V AC
MountingFixed
Mechanical Life20, 000 operations
Electrical Life10, 000 operations

Summary

Introduction to PowerVac Circuit Breaker

Safety Precautions for Electrical Equipment

Safety program requirements for electrical equipment and potential hazards.

Breaker Operation Procedures

Close Spring Charging Process

Detailed process of charging the closing spring electrically and manually.

Closing Operation Steps

Steps and mechanism involved in closing the circuit breaker.

Opening Operation Steps

Steps and mechanism involved in opening the circuit breaker.

Electric Control Circuit

Mechanical Checking and Slow Closing

Dimensional Checks for Breaker Components

Primary Contact Erosion Measurement

Method to check and measure primary contact erosion.

Contact Gap Measurement Procedure

Detailed method for measuring the contact gap.

Electrical System Checks

High-Potential Testing Procedures

Guidelines and procedures for AC and DC high-potential testing.

Primary Circuit High-Potential Test

Procedure for hipotting the primary circuit phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground.

Secondary Circuit High-Potential Test

Procedure for hipotting the secondary circuit.

Vacuum Interrupter Integrity Test

Procedure for testing vacuum interrupter integrity using hi-potential tester.

Insulation Resistance Testing

Methods for checking primary and secondary circuit insulation resistance.

Breaker Installation and Checks

Routine Maintenance Procedures

Contact Erosion Check and Replacement

Procedure to check contact erosion and replacement criteria.

Lubrication Guidelines

Guidelines for lubricating the mechanism and contacts.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule

List of operations to perform at each maintenance check.

Breaker Timing Analysis

Opening and Closing Speed Adjustment

Repair and Replacement Procedures

Interrupter Assembly Replacement

Detailed steps for replacing interrupter assemblies.

Trip Coil Replacement Steps

Tools and steps for replacing the trip coil.

Closing Coil Replacement Procedure

Steps for replacing the closing coil and its housing.

Renewal Parts and Mechanical Adjustments

Primary Contact Wipe Adjustment

Detailed procedure for adjusting primary contact wipe.

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