Siemens RL Instructions

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LUBRICATION
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CIRCUIT BREAKER
LUBRICATING
INSTRUCTIONS
More frequent inspections are recommended, if severe
load conditions, dust, moisture, or other unfavorable con-
ditions exist.
Periodic inspections
of each circuit breaker is recom-
mended at least once a year.
Always inspect a breaker
which has interrupted a heavy
fault current.
Figure 8. Lubrication Chart
Lubrication
Part De1crlptlon
Suggested Lubrication
Lubrication (Requires
Key
at Every • Operations
Disassembly)
Recommended
or Every Six Months
Every 5 Years
or Any
Complete Overhaul
A
Contact Arm Hinge Assembly.
Wipe clean and apply a film
of Siemens-Allis contact
Primary disconnect fingers,
lubricant 15-171-370-002 in layer 1/32" thick.
grounding contact.
Secondary
disconnect fingers.
B
Sliding surfaces.
Light Application
of
Wipe clean and apply
·Molycote 557•_
·Molycote 557' liberally.
C
Pivot pins, rotating parts such
Light application of
Remove pins, clean and
as drive pinion, gear.
·Molycote Penelube·
apply • Beacon P-290•
15-171-270-002.
00-337-131-001.
D
Ground surfaces such
as
Wipe clean and spray with
Wash clean and spray with
latches, rollers, props, etc.
·Molycote 557•
• Molycote 557•
15-171-270-001.
15-171-270-001.
E
Arcing contacts.
Do not lubricate.
Do not lubricate.
F
Springs
Wipe clean and spray with
Wipe clean and spray with
• Molycote 557•
·Molycote 557•
15-171-270-001.
15-171-270-001.
G
Ory pivot points.
No lubrication required.
No lubrication required.
·Lubrication should be checked and renewed as follows:
RL-800, RLX-800, RLH-800 operations between lubrica-
tions 1750.
RL-1600, RLX1600 operations between lubrications 500.
RL-2000, operations between lubrications 500.
RL-2400 operations between lubrications
500.
RL-3200 operations between lubrications 250.
RL-4000 operations between lubrications 250.
NOTE: For breakers installed in areas where corrosion may develop on current carrying parts refer to
Maintenance Guide S~-3388.
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Siemens RL Specifications

General

Rated Voltage	250VAC, 30VDC
Mechanical Life	10, 000, 000 operations
Operating Temperature Range	-40°C to +70°C
Contact Configuration	SPDT
Contact Rating	10A
Electrical Life	100, 000 operations
Mounting Type	PCB