S&C PME Pad-Mounted Gear User Manual

Instruction Sheet 665-506
June 22, 2009
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S&C Electric Company
S&C Manual PME Pad-Mounted Gear
Outdoor Distribution (14.4 kV and 25 kV)
Installation of Arc-Resistant Models
Table of Contents
Section Page Section Page
Introduction
Qualified Persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Read this Instruction Sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Retain this Instruction Sheet ......................2
Proper Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
General ......................................2
Warranty .....................................3
Safety Information
Understanding Safety-Alert Messages ..............4
Following Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Replacement Instructions and Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Inspection and Handling
Packing ......................................5
Inspection ....................................5
Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation
Access to Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Placement ....................................8
Cable Terminations ............................12
Fault Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Completing the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Dielectric Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Specifications
Optional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

S&C PME Pad-Mounted Gear Specifications

General

Brand	S&C
Model	PME Pad-Mounted Gear
Category	Industrial Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Introduction

Qualified Persons

Defines requirements for personnel installing, operating, and maintaining the equipment.

Read and Understand Instruction Sheet

Emphasizes thorough reading and familiarity with the instruction sheet before use.

Retain Instruction Sheet

Instructs to store the instruction sheet permanently in the low-voltage enclosure.

Proper Application

Highlights that equipment is for specific applications within its ratings.

General Equipment Description

Describes arc-resistant models, ratings, bushings, and inclusion of information kits.

Warranty Information

Details warranty terms, exclusions, and conditions for product use.

Safety Information

Understanding Safety-Alert Messages

Explains the meaning and severity of DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE messages.

Following Safety Instructions

Advises contacting S&C for assistance if any part of the sheet is unclear.

Replacement of Labels

Stresses the importance of replacing any missing, damaged, or faded labels immediately.

Inspection and Handling

Packing and Initial Inspection

Covers removal of packing materials and initial external damage inspection upon receipt.

Handling Precautions

Provides crucial safety warnings and instructions for handling the gear with an overhead hoist.

Installation Procedures

Accessing the Interior

Details the operation of the Penta-Latch Mechanism for opening and closing enclosure doors.

Equipment Placement and Mounting

Guides on removing packaging, positioning, and securely bolting the enclosure to the mounting pad.

Cable Terminations

Instructions for connecting cables to bushings and bushing wells, including grounding.

Fault Indicator Installation

Information on optional fault indicators and their installation process.

Completing the Installation

Final steps including checking interlocks, caulking, and interior cleanup.

Dielectric Testing

Specifications

Optional Features

Lists available optional features and their corresponding catalog number suffixes.