Eaton VCPW-HD SMG User manual

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38kV VCPW-HD SMG&TD
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READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS DEVICE.
IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN DEATH, BODILY
INJURYAND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
BECAUSE OF THE UNIQUE APPLICATION AND VAST
VARIETY OF SYSTEM AND USERS REQUIREMENTS,
SPECIFIC OPERATING PROCEDURES MUST BE
DEVELOPED BY THE USER. FAILURE TO DEVELOP
THESE PROCEDURES COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER USE
OR OTHER MORE SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES.
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Type VacClad-W switchgear assemblies are designed
with all the bus work completely insulated for safety.
Since the current carrying parts are not readily
accessible VCPW-HD Manual Grounding and Testing
Device is designed for insertion into the breaker
compartment to gain access to the primary stationary
contacts.
It provides a convenient means to:
Ground a circuit for maintenance work.
Apply potential for cable testing.
Access bus & line circuits for “phasing out” tests.

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Description:
The device consists of a draw-out element
that can be inserted into a circuit breaker
compartment in the same manner as a type
VCPW-HD circuit breaker. It includes six
terminals and ground bus connections.
Each terminal is isolated from each other
and the bus connection by insulating
barriers. The upper and lower terminals
are accessible by removing the front panel.
The ground connection is located in the
lower front section of the device.
IT IS MOST IMPORTANT THAT THE BUS OR
LINE TERMINALS BE CORRECTLY IDENTIFIED
FOR EACH COMPARTMENT BEFORE USING
THIS DEVICE.
TAKE EXTREME CARE WHILE USING THIS
DEVICE TO AVOID “LIVE” OR “HOT”
(ENERGIZED) TERMINALS.
IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN DEATH,
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE

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Operation:
The following general safe practices are recommended:
Store the device in a clean, dry area free from
dust, dirt, moisture, etc.
Keep all insulating surfaces, which
include primary support insulation
barriers, clean and dry.
Check all primary circuit connections to make
certain that they are
clean and tight.
Permit only authorized trained personnel to
use this device.
The grounding of either upper or lower terminals is
accomplished by connecting grounding links
(provided with the device) from either the upper or
the lower terminals to the device ground connection.
Cable testing or “phasing out” testing may be
accomplished by connecting suitable test equipment,
as required to the terminals.

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Torque .375-16
(Grade 5) Hardware
to 20ft./lbs.
Torque .375-16
(Grade 5) Hardware
to 20ft./lbs.

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Heatsink
No Heatsink
Front Cover Extension in
installed position
No Front Cover Extension
installed for use with breaker
shown to the right & 55” Cell

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Grounding Device with lifting fixture 72C2660G01

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