ABB SafeRing 36 User manual

SafeRing / SafePlus 36kV
Installation and operating instructions
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CONTENTS
1. General description 3
1. Description of functions 4
1.2 Dimensional drawings 4
1.3 Side connections 5
2. Transport and handling 6
2.1 By receiving Inspection 6
2.2 Storage 6
3. Technical data 7
3.1 Electrical data 7
3.2 Fuse table 8
4. Installation 10
4.1 Cable compartment 11
4.2 Cable connection 12
4.3 Relay and current transformers for relay protection 13
4.4 Gas pressure 14
5. Operation 15
5.1 Operating conditions 15
5.2 Operation 16
5.2.1 Switch disconnector, C-module 16
5.2.2 Earthing switch, C-module 16
5.2.3 Switch-fuse combination 17
5.2.4 Switch-disconnector, F-module 17
5.2.5 Earthing switch, F-module 17
5.2.6 Vacuum circuit-breaker, V-module 18
5.3 Installation and replacement of fuse links 19
6. Additional equipment 21
6.1 Motor operation and auxiliary switches 21
6.2 Capacitive voltage indication 21
6.3 Current measuring 21
6.4 Side extension 21
6.5 Ronis key interlock 22
6.6 Padlocking device 22
6.7 Short circuit indication 22
7. Maintenance 22
7.1 Control and monitoring the gas 22
7.2 Environmental certification 23

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1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
SafeRing is a SF6insulated ring main unit and SafePlus is a
compact switchgear for applications in medium voltage distri-
bution networks. SafeRing can be supplied as 2-, 3- or 4-way
standard configurations with additional equipment according
to customer specification.
The standard configurations are DeF, CCF, CCCF, CCFF, CCC,
CCCC, DeV, CCV, CCCV and CCVV.
SafePlus is more flexible. For SafePlus it is possible with com-
binations of C, F, V, D and De modules to fully modular and
semi-modular configurations.
Available modules are :
C - Cable switch
F - Switch fuse combination
V - Vacuum circuit breaker
D - Direct cable connection
De - Direct cable connection with earthing
M - Metering module (air-insulated)
The maximum number of modules within one SF6tank is
4. SafeRing and SafePlus offers a sealed stainless steel
tank which contains all the live components and switching
functions.
The transformer is protected by a switch-fuse combination or
by a vacuum circuit-breaker with relay.
The units / modules are delivered from the factory ready for
installation.
Routine tests are carried out on all units/ modules before
dispatch. No special tools are required for the installation of
units / modules.
SafeRing / SafePlus with switch fuse combination in
compliance with IEC 62271-105.
With this unit the transformer will be protected by current-
limiting HV fuses in combination with a load break switch.
The load break switch is equipped with a stored energy spring
mechanism which can be tripped by the fuse striker pin.
SafeRing / SafePlus with vacuum circuit-breaker in
compliance with IEC 62271-100
With this unit the transformers will be protected by a vacuum
circuit-breaker combined with relay and current transformers.
The standard protection relay is based on digital technology
and does not require an external power supply.
SafePlus CFV
SafeRing CCF

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1.1 DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS
1. Lifting lugs (hinged)
2. Nameplate with serial number
3. Mimic diagram
4. Load break switch
5. Earthing switch
6. Switch-fuse disconnector
7. Push buttons close/open
8. Fuse canister
9. Position indicator
10. Blown fuse indicator
11. Charged spring indicator
12. Padlock device
13. Cable compartment cover
14. Cable bushing
15. Cable support bar
16. Earth bar
17. Pressure indicator (additional equipment)
18. Capacitive voltage indication (additional equipment)
19. Short circuit indicator (additional equipment)
20. Ronis key interlock (additional equipment)
21. Operating mechanism for vacuum circuit-breaker
22. Low voltage compartment
23. Protection relay
24. Current transformers
25. Disconnector
26. Counter
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L1 L2 L3

L1 L2 L3
L1 L2 L3
L1
L2
L3
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19
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15 1313 10 1616 16
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1.2 DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS
1.3 SIDE CONNECTIONS
Unit 1-way 2-way 3-way 4-way
A (mm) 490 910 1330 1750
615 F- and V-modules
1035 C-, D- and De-modules

L1 L2 L3
L1 L2 L3
A
900
฀฀฀ REJ603

L1 L2 L3
379
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2. TRANSPORT AND HANDLING
The units are delivered from the factory ready for installation.
Weight table for standard SafeRing
2-way DeF / DeV 550 kg
3-way CCF / CCV 800 kg
4-way CCCF / CCCV 1050 kg
4-way CCFF / CCVV 1100 kg
3-way CCC 750 kg
4-way CCCC 1000kg
SafePlus
Standard 1-way 300 kg
Standard 2-way 600 kg
3 and 4-way as for SafeRing
The weights are including additional equipment.
SafeRing / SafePlus is fitted with lifting lugs, but can also be
moved on pallets with a forklift truck.
The units are top heavy so please handle with care!
2.1 BY RECEIVING INSPECTION
Upon receiving the SafeRing / SafePlus please check that the
delivered equipment has not been damaged during transport.
If any such damage has occurred, a claim must be submitted
to the carrier immediately.
After unpacking, the following must be checked:
1. Operating handle – 1 piece should be included, normally
fixed on right hand side .
2. Check that the pointer on the pressure indicator is in the
green area.
3. Carry out a function test on the mechanical parts.
Any faults or omissions must be reported immediately to the
supplier.
2.2 STORAGE
SafeRing / SafePlus must be stored under cover in a dry and
well ventilated area until it is installed and put into operation.
 SAFERING 36

<900
ø30

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3. TECHNICAL DATA
3.1 ELECTRICAL DATA
SafeRing / SafePlus 36 C-module F-module V-module
Switch
disconnector
Earthing
switch
Switch-fuse
disconnector
Downstream
earthing
switch
Vacuum
circuit-
breaker
Earthing
switch/
disconnetor
Rated voltage kV 36/38,5/40,5 36/38,5/40,5 36/38,5/40,5 36/38,5/40,5 36/38,5/40,5 36/38,5/40,5
Power frequency withstand voltage kV 70/80/95 70/80/95 70/80/95 70/80/95 70/80/95 70/80/95
- across disconnector kV 80/95/110 80/95/110 80/95/110
Lightning impulse withstand voltage kV 170/180/185 170/180/185 170/180/185 170/180/185 170/180/185 170/180/185
- across disconnector kV 195/210/215 195/210/215 195/210/215
Rated normal current A630/630/6301) 200/200/2002) 630/630/6301)
Breaking capacities:
- active load A630/630/630 200/200/200
- closed loop A630/630/630 200/200/200
- off load cable charging A20/21/21 20/21/21 50/50/50
(Class C1)
- earth fault A60/63/63 60/63/63
- earth fault cable charging A35/36/36 35/36/36
- transfer current A840/750/750
- short-circuit breaking current kA see3) 20/20/20
(Class E1,S1)
Making capacity kA 50/50/50
(5 times)
50/50/50
(5 times)
see3) 2,5/2,5/2,5
(5 times)
50/50/50 50/50/50
Class (Electrical endurance) E3/E2/E2 E2/E2/E2 - / - E2/E2/E2 E1/E1/E1 E2/E2/E2
Short time current 1 sec. 4) kA 16/16/16 16/16/16 1/1/1 16/16/16 16/16/16
Short time current 3 sec. kA 16/16/16 16/16/16 see3) 16/16/16 16/16/16
Internal arc classification IAC AFL, 1s kA 20/20/20 20/20/20 20/20/20
1) 400A for bushings Interface B (400 series plug-in)
2) Depending on the current rating of the fuse-link
3) Limited by high voltage fuse-links
4) Maximum rating for bushings Interface B (400 series plug-in)

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3.2 FUSE TABLE - CEF
SafeRing 36
SafePlus 36
F-panel
100% load
Rated voltage: 36 kV
Operating voltage: 30 kV
Itransfer at 36 kV: 840 A
To: 40 ms
Transformer rating (kVA) uk(%) Transformer rated current
(A)
ABB Catalogue no.Fuse link rated current
(A)
100 41,9 1YMB531006M0001 6
125 42,4 1YMB531006M0002 10
160 43,1 1YMB531006M0002 10
200 43,8 1YMB531006M0003 16
250 44,8 1YMB531006M0003 16
315 46,1 1YMB531006M0003 16
400 47,7 1YMB531006M0003 16
500 49,6 1YMB531006M0004 25
630 412,1 1YMB531006M0004 25
800 515,4 1YMB531006M0004 25
1000 619,2 1YMB531006M0005 40
1250 624,1 1YMB531006M0005 40
SafeRing 36
SafePlus 36
F-panel
120% load
Rated voltage: 36 kV
Operating voltage: 30 kV
Itransfer at 36 kV: 840 A
To: 40 ms
Transformer rating (kVA) uk(%)Transformer rated current
(A)
ABB Catalogue no. Fuse link rated current
(A)
100 41,9 1YMB531006M0001 6
125 42,4 1YMB531006M0002 10
160 43,1 1YMB531006M0002 10
200 43,8 1YMB531006M0003 16
250 44,8 1YMB531006M0003 16
315 46,1 1YMB531006M0003 16
400 47,7 1YMB531006M0003 16
500 49,6 1YMB531006M0004 25
630 412,1 1YMB531006M0004 25
800 515,4 1YMB531006M0005 40
1000 619,2 1YMB531006M0005 40
1250 624,1 1YMB531006M0005 40
−Both tables above are based on using ABB CEF high-voltage current-limiting back-up fuse-links
−Normal operating conditions with no overlaod of transformer (table 1) and with 20% overlaod of transformer (table 2)
−Ambient air temperature -25oC to +40oC

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SafeRing 36
SafePlus 36
F-panel
100% load
Rated voltage: 36 kV
Operating voltage: 30 kV
Itransfer at 36 kV: 840 A
To: 40 ms
Rated voltage: 40,5 kV
Operating voltage: 35 kV
Itransfer at 40,5 kV: 750 A
To: 40 ms
Transformer
rating (kVA)
uk(%) Transf. rated
current (A)
SIBA
article no.
Fuse link rated
current (A)
Transf. rated
current (A)
SIBA
article no.
Fuse link rated
current (A)
100 41,9 30 008 13 6,3 1,6 30 340 13 6,3
125 42,4 30 008 13 10 2,1 30 340 13 6,3
160 43,1 30 008 13 10 2,6 30 340 13 10
200 43,8 30 008 13 10 3,3 30 340 13 10
250 44,8 30 008 13 16 4,1 30 340 13 10
315 46,1 30 008 13 16 5,2 30 340 13 16
400 47,7 30 008 13 20 6,6 30 340 13 16
500 49,6 30 008 13 25 8,2 30 340 13 20
630 412,1 30 016 13 31,5 10,4 30 340 13 20
800 515,4 30 016 13 31,5 13,2 30 341 13 25
1000 619,2 30 016 13 40 16,5 30 341 13 31,5
1250 624,1 30 016 13 40 20,6 30 341 13 40
1600 630,8 30 024 43 63 26,4 30 342 13 50
2000 638,5 30 024 43 63 33,0 30 342 13 63
SafeRing 36
SafePlus 36
F-panel
120% load
Rated voltage: 36 kV
Operating voltage: 30 kV
Itransfer at 36 kV: 840 A
To: 40 ms
Rated voltage: 40,5 kV
Operating voltage: 35 kV
Itransfer at 40,5 kV: 750 A
To: 40 ms
Transformer
rating (kVA)
uk(%) Transf. rated
current (A)
SIBA
article no.
Fuse link rated
current (A)
Transf. rated
current (A)
SIBA
article no.
Fuse link rated
current (A)
100 41,9 30 008 13 6,3 1,6 30 340 13 6,3
125 42,4 30 008 13 10 2,1 30 340 13 6,3
160 43,1 30 008 13 10 2,6 30 340 13 10
200 43,8 30 008 13 16 3,3 30 340 13 10
250 44,8 30 008 13 16 4,1 30 340 13 10
315 46,1 30 008 13 20 5,2 30 340 13 16
400 47,7 30 008 13 25 6,6 30 340 13 16
500 49,6 30 008 13 25 8,2 30 340 13 20
630 412,1 30 016 13 31,5 10,4 30 341 13 25
800 515,4 30 016 13 31,5 13,2 30 341 13 25
1000 619,2 30 016 13 40 16,5 30 341 13 40
1250 624,1 30 024 13 50 20,6 30 342 13 50
1600 630,8 30 024 43 63 26,4 30 342 13 63
−Both tables above are based on using SIBA HV-back-up fuse-links
−Normal operating conditions with no overlaod of transformer (table 1) and with 20% overlaod of transformer (table 2)
−Ambient air temperature -25oC to +40oC
−Fuse-links with rated current 63A are SSK type (for 36 kV)
3.2 FUSE TABLE - SIBA

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4. INSTALLATION
The floor must be well leveled and the unit must be fixed by
means of anchor bolts in accordance with the dimensional
drawing for the number of modules or units as appropriate.
The unit should have a minimum distance of 100 mm to the
wall behind the unit and 20 mm to the side of the unit.
When installing Ring Main Unit or Compact Switchgear
with Internal Arc Classification AFL, the following must be
considered:
−Unit must be equipped with arc proof cable covers.
−Distance from floor to roof must be minimum 2600 mm
−Distance from back of unit to wall must be 100 mm.
−Distance from side wall of unit to wall must be minimum
20 mm.
−If unit is freestanding (i.e. distance from back of unit to wall
exceeds 100 mm), the area behind the unit must be restric-
ted and not accessible.
−Minimum dimensions of cable trench are 230 x 355 mm.
Outline
15
15
15
A
A - A
38
384
Ø 13
384 384
38
38
38
37
39
40
495
825
250
15
Unit 1-way 2-way 3-way 4-way
A (mm)420 840 1260 1680

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4.1CABLE COMPARTMENT
Removal of cable cover:
NOTE!
The cable cover can be supplied with interlocking to earthing
switches (additional equipment). When interlocking is fitted,
the cable compartment can only be accessed when the
earthing switch is in the closed position.
1. Loosen the two screws on the cable cover
2. Pull out and lift the cover off
3. Removal of front section
4. Front sections removed
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4.2 CABLE CONNECTION
SafeRing/ SafePlus is equipped with cable bushings outside
cone type which comply with CENELEC EN 50181 interface B
(400 series plug-in) or interface C (400 series bolted).
All bushings are protected by the cable cover.
Cable terminations
The following types are recommended:
Euromold / Elastimold
Tyco Electronics
nkt-cables
Prysmian
Südkabel
ABB Kabeldon
Please see supplier documentation for details.
The manufacturer’s installation instructions must be followed.
Be sure to lubricate the bushings thoroughly with the silicone
supplied.
NOTE!
Where cables are not connected, the earthing switch must be
locked in closed position or the bushings must be fitted with-
dead end receptacles before the unit is put into operation.
Prefabricated cable termination.
Cable compartment for C-, D- and De-modules
Adjustable cable
support bar
Earthing bar
Cable clamp (additional equipment)
Cable compartment V-module with mounting plate for current
transformers and fixed cable support bar

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4.3 RELAY AND CURRENT TRANSFORMERS
A protection relay is installed in each vacuum circuit-breaker
module. The cables from the protection relay to the current
transformers are installed from the factory, and end up in the
cable compartment, ready for connection to the three current
transformers supplied.
Before installation:
−Check that the three current transformers have been
delivered and that they are all of the same type.
−Check that the current transformers are of the correct type,
with the correctly rated transformer ratio, for the distri-
bution transformer’s rated current and for the adjustment
range on the protection relay (see protection relay manual).
Each current transformer must be mounted onto its high
voltage cable before the cable termination is fitted.
The earth shield on the cable must be led back through the
centre hole in the current transformer (see figure on left) and
earthed on the earthing bar in the cable compartment.
A mounting plate for the current transformers is fitted in the
cable compartment.
After the current transformers have been installed in the unit,
the cables from the protection relay are connected. Consult
the manual supplied with the protection relay for a description
of the connections.
SafeRing / SafePlus with vacuum circuit-breakers are
prepared for self-powered OCEF protection relay ABB type
REJ 603.
Relays with auxiliary voltage
SafePlus can be delivered with advanced protection relays:
−REF610 (integrated LV-compartment with hinged door)
−REF615 (high LV-compartment with hinged door)
−REF630 (high LV-compartment with hinged door)
−REF541 (high LV-compartment with hinged door)
−REF542+ (high LV-compartment with hinged door)
Separate manuals with examples of settings
have been prepared for each of these protection relays.
Installing current transformers. The cable shielding is led back
through the centre hole and earthed
V-module with protection relay type REF610 in integrated LV-
compartment with hinged door
130
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60
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Topping up of SF6gas in SafeRing/SafePlus
Potensial risk!
Operators must be trained and qualified for SF6gas
handling
Following equipment is needed: SF6gas bottle with mano-
meter and reduction valve, bottle for recovery of SF6/air mix-
ture, adapter and pressure measuring device. It is important
that the pressure measuring device shows absolute pressure.
If you have a pressure measuring device showing over-
pressure, please contact ABB for instructions (NHP 408025).
1. Remove the front cover and unscrew the pressure indicator
by unscrewing the hexagon nut as shown on the figure at
the right.
2. Screw the adapter to the valve. The tightening torque is
max 45 Nm.
3. Before connecting the hose from the gas bottle to the
adapter, the air in the hose must be removed by running
SF6gas through the hose. The SF6gas must be recovered.
4. When gas is flowing into the RMU/switchgear, the mano-
meter on the gas bottle has to be observed. When it shows
0,4 bar at ambient temperature 20° Celsius, (1,4 bar ab-
solute) the gas filling must be stopped. See table for filling
pressure below.
SF6-gas temp Absolute filling
pressure
oCmbar
01305
51328
10 1352
15 1376
20 1400
25 1424
30 1448
35 1472
40 1496
4.4 GAS PRESSURE
SafeRing / SafePlus contain SF6gas with a nominal pressure
of 1,4 bar at 20oC.
SafeRing / SafePlus are «sealed for life» and is fitted with a
temperature-compensated pressure indicator.
Pointer in green area - unit has correct pressure.
Pointer in red area - pressure is too low.
A temperature-compensated device emitting an electrical sig-
nal to indicate low gas pressure can be supplied on request
5. Remove the filling hose and connect the pressure device to
check the pressure inside the RMU/switchgear.
6. When the correct pressure of 0,4 bar (1,4 bar absolute)
is obtained, remove the adapter, check that the sealing
between the pressure indicator and the valve is smooth
and clean, and screw the pressure indicator to the RMU/
switchgear with tightening torque max 45 Nm as shown
above.
Green area
Red area
Note! Screw/unscrew on this hexagonal
nut only. The pressure indicator can be
dismounted from the switchgear with-
out SF6leakage from the SF6 tank
Spring-loaded
valve
Filing pressure Bar abs
Altitude
AirSF6
4000
30o
20o
10o
1
1,05
1,1
1,15
1,2
1,45
3500
500
1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
0
1,4
1,25
1,3
1,35

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5. OPERATION
5.1 OPERATING CONDITIONS
Normal ambient conditions
SafeRing / SafePlus is generally equipped for operation/
service in normal indoor conditions in accordance with
IEC 62271-1.
The following limitations apply:
Ambient temperature
Max. temperature +40°C
Max. temperature (24-hour average) +35°C
Min. temperature - 25°C
Humidity
Max. average relative humidity
measured over 24 hours 95%
Max. average relative humidity
measured over 1 month 90%
Altitude
Max height above sea level for installation without reducing
gas pressure is 1500 metres. In the interval from 1500 to
2500 meters, gas pressure has to be reduced according to
figure on previous page. For installation above 2500 meters,
please contact ABB for instructions.
Special conditions
In accordance with IEC 62271-1, the manufacturer and end-
user must agree about special operating conditions which
deviate from operation under normal conditions.
The manufacturer/supplier must be consulted in advance if
especially difficult operating conditions are involved. When
SafeRing/SafePlus is installed more than 1500 metres above
sea level, the atmospheric pressure will be lower and the
overpressure inside the tank will have to be reduced.
Airfreight
Units / modules transported by airfreight are delivered with
reduced overpressure. For topping up, please see procedure
for topping up of SF6gas.
Application of the X-ray regulations
One of the physical properties of vacuum insulation is the
possibility of X-ray emissions when the contact gap is open.
The specified type test performed by the Physikalisch-
Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) in Brunswick demonstrates
that the local dosage output of 1 µSv/h at a distance of 10 cm
from the touchable surface is not exceeded.
The results are as follows:
−The use of the vacuum interrupters at rated operation
voltage is completely safe.
−The above requirement is also fulfilled on application of the
rated power frequency withstand voltage specified for the
switching device by DIN VDE 0670 and IEC 60056 or a DC
voltage of 48 or 70 kV during cable tests.
−Higher voltages than the rated power frequency withstand
voltage specified in DIN VDE or IEC standards or the DC
test voltage should not be applied!
−Fulfillment of the above requirement with the vacuum inter-
rupter in the open position is dependent on maintenance
of the specified distance between the contacts (which is
automatically ensured with correct mechanism function and
force transmission).

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5.2.2 EARTHING SWITCH
Switch disconnector:
Close: Turn the operating handle clockwise
Open: Turn the operating handle anti-cloclwise
Earthing switch:
Before entering handle, press interlocking bracket towards
left. If the earthing switch is open, enter the handle with its
pin on the left side. If the earthing switch is closed, enter the
handle with its pin on the right side.
Earthing switch:
Close: Turn the operating handle clockwise
Open: Turn the operating handle anti-cloclwise
It may happen that the spring for the earthing switch is
discharged during the opening operation, but the earthing
switch does not open. If this happens, just continue the anti-
clockwise operation of the handle, until the earthing switch
is fully open. (check the position indicator of the earthing
switch.)
5.2.1 SWITCH DISCONNECTOR
5.2 OPERATION
Before any operation of mechanisms, make sure that front
covers are mounted.
All switch-disconnectoer and earthing switches can be
operated with the included operating handle.
All mechanisms are designed and manufactured in such a
way that all three phases are operated simultaneously. The
speed of operation is independent of the operator action. An
anti-reflex system, standard on all operating handles, prevents
an immediate re-operation of switches.
The vacuum circuit-breaker has an integrated lever for the
charging og the springs and push-buttons for operation.
Internal mechanical interlocking between the switch-
disconnector / isolator and the associated earthing switches
prevents incorrect operation. The operation of the switch
disconnector and earthing switches can be further interlocked
by means of a padlock.
Operating shaft,
switch-disconnector
Position indicator,
switch-disconnector
Operating shaft,
earthing switch
Position indicator,
earthing switch

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5.2.3 SWITCH-FUSE COMBINATION
Push buttons open and close
switch-disconnector
Operating shaft,
switch-disconnector
Operating shaft,
earthing switch
Position indicator,
switch-disconnector
Position indicator,
earthing switch
Charged spring indicator
Blown fuse indicator
5.2.4 SWITCH-DISCONNECTOR
Switch-disconnector:
Close: Turn the operating handle clockwise. Then
both closing and opening springs are charged. Char-
ged spring indicator shall now show charged springs
(arrow pointing downwards). Push green (I) button.
Open: Push red (O) button.Charged spring inicator shall now
show uncharged sprongs (arrow pointing uwards).
5.2.5 EARTHING SWITCH
Earthing switch:
Before entering handle, press interlocking bracket towards
left. If the earthing switch is open, enter the handle with its
pin on the left side. If the earthing switch is closed, enter the
handle with its pin on the right side.
Earthing switch:
Close: Turn the operating handle clockwise
Open: Turn the operating handle anti-cloclwise
It will normally happen that the spring for the earthing switch
is discharged during the opening operation, but the earthing
switch does not open. If this happens, just continue the anti-
clockwise operation of the handle, until the earthing switch is
fully open. (check the position indicator of the earthing switch.)
Uncharged
Charged

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5.2.6 VACUUM CIRCUIT-BREAKER - VCB
Before operating of the VCB, check that the spring is
charged. If the spring is not charged, it can be charged by
means of the charging lever. The spring is fully charged when
the indicator turns to charged spring (yellow symbol, about
10 operations needed to fully charge the spring).
Note: If the VCB is equipped with motor operation (optional)
it is not necessary to charge the spring by hand. The motor
starts charging the spring automatically as soon as the auxili-
ary voltage is switched on.
Close: Push green (ON) button
Open: Push red (OFF) button
Note: the downstream disconnector is mechanically
interlocked with the VCB..
Operation of the downstream disconnector and earthing
switch, see pos. 5.2.1 and 5.2.2.
Push button - VCB (OFF)
Push button - VCB (ON)
Indication -
spring charged /( discharged
Counter - closing and opening
operations
VCB position indicator
Spring-charging leverr

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Blown fuse
indicator
5.3 INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT OF FUSE LINKS
The F-module is equipped with a blown fuse indicator. If this
indicator changes colour from white to red, this means that at
least 1 fuse-link has blown. This will also automatically trip all
three phases of the switch-fuse disconnector. It also makes
operation of the switch-disconnector impossible before the
blown fuse-link(s) has been replaced.
Acc. to IEC 60282-1 it is advisable to replace all 3 fuse-links
even if only 1 or 2 has blown.
Fuse-links are replaced as shown in the sequence of illustra-
tions.
Switch-fuse combinations are supplied without fuse-links
installed.
When installing fuse-links, follow the sequence of illustrations
1-9.
1. Before entering handle on to earthing switch, press
interlocking bracket towards left.
2. Close earthing switch by turning operating handle
clockwise..
3. Turn knob anticlockwise and tilt out front cover
to gain access to fuse canisters.
4. Pull handle and open the fuse canister.

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5. If a fuse-link is already installed but has to be
replaced, pull it out.
6. Fix the new fuse-link to the fuse cover by means
of the contact screw.
Note! the striker pin must point towards the fuse
cover.
7. Insert the fuse-link into fuse canister..
8. Press the handle and close the fuse canister.
9. Fix the front cover. The switch-fuse
combination is ready for operation.