GE WavePro 3200 A - Chapter 3. Breaker Operation; 3-1 Operating Instructions

WavePro™ 3200–5000 A Power Circuit Breakers
Chapter 3. Breaker Operation
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3–1 Operating Instructions
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Operating Function
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Table 2. Sequence of operations that may be performed with the WavePro circuit breaker.