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01.4IB.51000C
PowlVac® Metal-Clad Switchgear
5kV & 15kV, 1200A, 2000A, 3000A, & 4000A Force Cooled
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Courtesy of NationalSwitchgear.com

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Summary

Ch 1 General Information

A. SCOPE

Defines the PowlVac® metal-clad switchgear models covered by this manual.

B. PURPOSE

Outlines the manual's objective to guide proper operation and maintenance.

C. INSTRUCTION BULLETINS AVAILABLE ELECTRONICALLY

Informs users on accessing the latest instruction bulletins via the company website.

D. ASSOCIATED BULLETINS

Lists related technical documents for specific circuit breaker models and accessories.

Ch 2 Safety

A. SAFE WORK CONDITION

Details procedures for establishing an electrically safe work condition per NFPA 70E.

B. SAFETY GUIDELINES

Emphasizes personnel responsibility for studying documentation and adhering to safety procedures.

C. GENERAL

Specifies requirements for qualified personnel, maintenance programs, and service conditions.

D. SPECIFIC

Outlines critical safety rules: avoid energized work, use proper isolation, protect mechanisms.

E. SAFETY LABELS

Stresses the importance of DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION labels and their integrity.

Ch 3 Equipment Description

A. GENERAL

Provides an overview of PowlVac® Metal-Clad Switchgear design, construction, and application.

B. DIMENSIONS

Details physical measurements for one-high and two-high switchgear configurations.

C. PRIMARY COMPARTMENT

Describes the high-voltage compartment housing key components and safety features.

D. SECONDARY COMPARTMENT

Explains the location and function of the compartment for control devices and wiring.

E. RATINGS

Lists electrical ratings, standards compliance, and performance specifications for the switchgear.

F. LIGHTING IMPULSE WITHSTAND (BIL)

Specifies basic impulse insulation levels (BIL) for different voltage classes.

G. CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Introduces the vacuum circuit breaker as the primary component for control and distribution.

H. CIRCUIT BREAKER RACKING MECHANISM

Explains the system for safely inserting and removing circuit breakers from compartments.

I. SAFETY INTERLOCKS AND PROVISIONS

Details mechanical interlocks and safety features preventing hazardous operations.

J. AUXILIARY COMPARTMENTS

Lists various auxiliary enclosures and their purposes within the switchgear lineup.

K. ANTI-CONDENSATION HEATERS

Describes the function and installation of heaters to prevent moisture buildup in the switchgear.

L. VOLTAGE (POTENTIAL) TRANSFORMER (ROLLOUT CARRIAGE)

Explains the mounting, safety, and operation of voltage transformers on rollout carriages.

M. FUSE DISCONNECTING DEVICE (ROLLOUT CARRIAGE)

Details fuse mounting, protection, and rollout carriage features for circuits.

N. CURRENT TRANSFORMERS (THROUGH-TYPE)

Describes ring-type current transformers for ground fault protection and their installation.

O. MAIN BUS, MAIN BUS TAPS, AND GROUNDS

Covers construction, insulation, and grounding of the main bus system.

P. PRIMARY DISCONNECT DEVICES AND SUPPORTS

Explains stationary and movable primary disconnects and their alignment features.

Q. LIGHTING

Describes interior and door-mounted lighting for compartment visibility and breaker status.

Ch 4 Installation

A. GENERAL

Outlines installation topics: receiving, handling, positioning, power cable, grounding.

B. RECEIVING

Guides on checking received materials against shipping lists and reporting damage.

C. HANDLING

Provides instructions for safely handling the switchgear lineup using proper lifting means.

D. STORAGE

Details measures to prevent deterioration of equipment during transit and storage.

E. PREPARATION OF FLOOR-ANCHORING

Covers floor strength requirements and methods for anchoring the switchgear securely.

F. POSITIONING THE METAL-CLAD SWITCHGEAR

Explains how to align switchgear units using drawings and base lines for proper installation.

G. DOOR ALIGNMENT

Provides steps for realigning switchgear doors to ensure proper fit and sealing.

H. THE REMOVABLE ELEMENT

Describes how removable elements like circuit breakers are shipped and secured during transit.

I. GROUNDING

Details the importance and procedure for grounding the switchgear assembly before power connection.

J. CONNECTIONS

Covers preparation and assembly of primary conductor joints, including bus bars and cable terminations.

K. MAIN BUS ASSEMBLY AND INSULATION

Explains methods for insulating main bus joints using boots or tape for safety.

L. PRIMARY CABLES

Guides on accessing, identifying, and terminating primary cables connected to the switchgear.

M. INSULATING PRIMARY CABLE TERMINATIONS

Details procedures for taping primary cable terminations and roof bushings for insulation.

N. GROUND FAULT CURRENT TRANSFORMERS (WINDOW-TYPE)

Explains installation and grounding of window-type CTs for ground fault protection.

O. CONTROL CABLES

Describes how control cables enter the switchgear and are connected to terminal blocks.

P. SURGE PROTECTION

Addresses the purchaser's responsibility for providing surge arrestors and insulating connections.

Q. ROOF ENTRANCE BUSHING

Provides instructions for installing roof entrance bushings and ensuring weather-proof connections.

R. BUS DUCT ENTRY

Covers requirements for maintaining switchgear isolation and integrity at bus duct entry points.

S. AUXILIARY DEVICE ROLLOUT CARRIAGE

Explains installation and function of rollout carriages for auxiliary devices.

Ch 5 Operation

A. GENERAL

Provides an overview of switchgear operation, safety precautions, and use of removable elements.

B. INSERTING THE REMOVABLE ELEMENT INTO THE COMPARTMENT

Details the procedure for inserting circuit breakers into lower and upper compartments.

C. RACKING MECHANISM

Explains the different methods and components of the circuit breaker racking mechanism.

M. DUMMY REMOVABLE ELEMENT

Describes the purpose and operation of dummy elements used for circuit isolation.

N. GROUND AND TEST DEVICE

Explains the function and use of the ground and test device for safety and testing.

O. TEST AND INSPECTION

Provides guidance on field testing procedures, including hipot testing recommendations.

Ch 6 Maintenance

A. GENERAL

Guides on contacting Powell Service for maintenance assistance and establishing schedules.

B. OVERALL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

Lists general annual maintenance tasks for switchgear lineups and connections.

C. ABNORMAL CONDITIONS

Discusses how local conditions affect maintenance schedules and potential environmental controls.

Ch 7 Recommended Renewal Parts and Repair Procedure

A. ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS

Provides steps and information required for ordering renewal parts from Powell.

B. RECOMMENDED RENEWAL PARTS

Advises on stocking spare parts to minimize service interruptions and ensure availability.

Summary

Ch 1 General Information

A. SCOPE

Defines the PowlVac® metal-clad switchgear models covered by this manual.

B. PURPOSE

Outlines the manual's objective to guide proper operation and maintenance.

C. INSTRUCTION BULLETINS AVAILABLE ELECTRONICALLY

Informs users on accessing the latest instruction bulletins via the company website.

D. ASSOCIATED BULLETINS

Lists related technical documents for specific circuit breaker models and accessories.

Ch 2 Safety

A. SAFE WORK CONDITION

Details procedures for establishing an electrically safe work condition per NFPA 70E.

B. SAFETY GUIDELINES

Emphasizes personnel responsibility for studying documentation and adhering to safety procedures.

C. GENERAL

Specifies requirements for qualified personnel, maintenance programs, and service conditions.

D. SPECIFIC

Outlines critical safety rules: avoid energized work, use proper isolation, protect mechanisms.

E. SAFETY LABELS

Stresses the importance of DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION labels and their integrity.

Ch 3 Equipment Description

A. GENERAL

Provides an overview of PowlVac® Metal-Clad Switchgear design, construction, and application.

B. DIMENSIONS

Details physical measurements for one-high and two-high switchgear configurations.

C. PRIMARY COMPARTMENT

Describes the high-voltage compartment housing key components and safety features.

D. SECONDARY COMPARTMENT

Explains the location and function of the compartment for control devices and wiring.

E. RATINGS

Lists electrical ratings, standards compliance, and performance specifications for the switchgear.

F. LIGHTING IMPULSE WITHSTAND (BIL)

Specifies basic impulse insulation levels (BIL) for different voltage classes.

G. CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Introduces the vacuum circuit breaker as the primary component for control and distribution.

H. CIRCUIT BREAKER RACKING MECHANISM

Explains the system for safely inserting and removing circuit breakers from compartments.

I. SAFETY INTERLOCKS AND PROVISIONS

Details mechanical interlocks and safety features preventing hazardous operations.

J. AUXILIARY COMPARTMENTS

Lists various auxiliary enclosures and their purposes within the switchgear lineup.

K. ANTI-CONDENSATION HEATERS

Describes the function and installation of heaters to prevent moisture buildup in the switchgear.

L. VOLTAGE (POTENTIAL) TRANSFORMER (ROLLOUT CARRIAGE)

Explains the mounting, safety, and operation of voltage transformers on rollout carriages.

M. FUSE DISCONNECTING DEVICE (ROLLOUT CARRIAGE)

Details fuse mounting, protection, and rollout carriage features for circuits.

N. CURRENT TRANSFORMERS (THROUGH-TYPE)

Describes ring-type current transformers for ground fault protection and their installation.

O. MAIN BUS, MAIN BUS TAPS, AND GROUNDS

Covers construction, insulation, and grounding of the main bus system.

P. PRIMARY DISCONNECT DEVICES AND SUPPORTS

Explains stationary and movable primary disconnects and their alignment features.

Q. LIGHTING

Describes interior and door-mounted lighting for compartment visibility and breaker status.

Ch 4 Installation

A. GENERAL

Outlines installation topics: receiving, handling, positioning, power cable, grounding.

B. RECEIVING

Guides on checking received materials against shipping lists and reporting damage.

C. HANDLING

Provides instructions for safely handling the switchgear lineup using proper lifting means.

D. STORAGE

Details measures to prevent deterioration of equipment during transit and storage.

E. PREPARATION OF FLOOR-ANCHORING

Covers floor strength requirements and methods for anchoring the switchgear securely.

F. POSITIONING THE METAL-CLAD SWITCHGEAR

Explains how to align switchgear units using drawings and base lines for proper installation.

G. DOOR ALIGNMENT

Provides steps for realigning switchgear doors to ensure proper fit and sealing.

H. THE REMOVABLE ELEMENT

Describes how removable elements like circuit breakers are shipped and secured during transit.

I. GROUNDING

Details the importance and procedure for grounding the switchgear assembly before power connection.

J. CONNECTIONS

Covers preparation and assembly of primary conductor joints, including bus bars and cable terminations.

K. MAIN BUS ASSEMBLY AND INSULATION

Explains methods for insulating main bus joints using boots or tape for safety.

L. PRIMARY CABLES

Guides on accessing, identifying, and terminating primary cables connected to the switchgear.

M. INSULATING PRIMARY CABLE TERMINATIONS

Details procedures for taping primary cable terminations and roof bushings for insulation.

N. GROUND FAULT CURRENT TRANSFORMERS (WINDOW-TYPE)

Explains installation and grounding of window-type CTs for ground fault protection.

O. CONTROL CABLES

Describes how control cables enter the switchgear and are connected to terminal blocks.

P. SURGE PROTECTION

Addresses the purchaser's responsibility for providing surge arrestors and insulating connections.

Q. ROOF ENTRANCE BUSHING

Provides instructions for installing roof entrance bushings and ensuring weather-proof connections.

R. BUS DUCT ENTRY

Covers requirements for maintaining switchgear isolation and integrity at bus duct entry points.

S. AUXILIARY DEVICE ROLLOUT CARRIAGE

Explains installation and function of rollout carriages for auxiliary devices.

Ch 5 Operation

A. GENERAL

Provides an overview of switchgear operation, safety precautions, and use of removable elements.

B. INSERTING THE REMOVABLE ELEMENT INTO THE COMPARTMENT

Details the procedure for inserting circuit breakers into lower and upper compartments.

C. RACKING MECHANISM

Explains the different methods and components of the circuit breaker racking mechanism.

M. DUMMY REMOVABLE ELEMENT

Describes the purpose and operation of dummy elements used for circuit isolation.

N. GROUND AND TEST DEVICE

Explains the function and use of the ground and test device for safety and testing.

O. TEST AND INSPECTION

Provides guidance on field testing procedures, including hipot testing recommendations.

Ch 6 Maintenance

A. GENERAL

Guides on contacting Powell Service for maintenance assistance and establishing schedules.

B. OVERALL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

Lists general annual maintenance tasks for switchgear lineups and connections.

C. ABNORMAL CONDITIONS

Discusses how local conditions affect maintenance schedules and potential environmental controls.

Ch 7 Recommended Renewal Parts and Repair Procedure

A. ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS

Provides steps and information required for ordering renewal parts from Powell.

B. RECOMMENDED RENEWAL PARTS

Advises on stocking spare parts to minimize service interruptions and ensure availability.

Powell PowlVac 1200A Specifications

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BrandPowell
ModelPowlVac 1200A
CategoryIndustrial Electrical
LanguageEnglish

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