GE WavePro 3200 A - Page 9

WavePro™ 3200–5000 Ampere Power Circuit Breakers
Chapter 1. Introduction
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1–1 Overview
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1–2 Receiving the Breaker
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Breaker
Frame
Operation
Type
Weight, lb
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3200 A
Manual
Electrical
475 [216]
490 [223]
4000 A
Manual
Electrical
580 [264]
595 [270]
5000 A
Manual
Electrical
620 [282]
635 [289]
Table 1. Weights of various breaker frame sizes.
Storage
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1–3 Preparation for Installation
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1–4 Breaker Features
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