Eaton VCP-W User manual

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Effective 06/2014
Instructions for the Type VCP-W 27 kV Simple Manual Ground and
Test Device
Figure 1 Type VCP-W 27 kV Manual Ground & Test
Device
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1-1 Introduction .....................................................1
1-2 Description ......................................................1
1-3 Operation ........................................................2
1-3.1 Safe Practices .................................................2
Available Style Numbers & Options
STYLE NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1C94354G01………..1200/2000A Top & Bottom
1C94354G11………..1200/2000A Top & Bottom
with Direct Roll-On-Floor
(ROF) wheels installed*
*Roll-On-Floor option requires breaker cell to be
a Direct-Roll-In cell.
WARNING
READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS DEVICE.
IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN DEATH, BODILY
INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
CAUTION
BECAUSE OF THE UNIQUE APPLICATION AND
VAST VARIETY OF SYSTEM AND USER
REQUIREMENTS, SPECIFIC OPERATING
PROCEDURES MUST BE DEVELOPED BY THE
USER. FAILURE TO DEVELOP THESE
PROCEDURES COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER USE
OR OTHER MORE SERIOUS CON-SEQUENCES.
1-1 INTRODUCTION
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, the Type VCP-W Simple Manual
Ground and Test Device is designed for insertion into
the breaker compartment to gain access to the
primary stationary contacts. It provides a convenient
means to:
1. Ground a circuit for maintenance work;
2. Apply potential for cable testing; and,
3. Access both bus and line circuits for “phasing
out” tests.
1-2 DESCRIPTION
The device consists of a drawout element that can be
inserted into a circuit breaker compartment in the
same manner as a Type VCP-W 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 respective
front panel. The ground connection is located in the
lower front section of the device.
VacClad-W switchgear is a two-high arrangement. In
the lower compartment the top terminals normally
connect to the main bus and the bottom terminals
normally connect to the incoming line or feeders. In
an upper

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Figure 2 Device shown with upper terminals grounded
Figure 3 Device shown with lower terminals grounded
compartment, the opposite normally holds true, i.e., the
top terminals connect to the incoming line or feeders
and the bottom terminals connect to the main bus. This
must be verified for each application. Because of this
two-high arrangement, the bus and the line positions of
the grounding and test device terminals will vary
depending upon whether the device is used in an
upper or lower compartment. Therefore, it is most
important that the bus or line terminals be correctly
identified for each compartment before using this
device.
1-3 OPERATION
1-3.1 SAFE PRACTICES
WARNING
A GROUND AND TEST DEVICE IS A SAFETY-
RELATED DEVICE. IT MUST BE RECOGNIZED
THAT IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN DEATH,
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE. THAT IS WHY IT IS MOST IMPORTANT
THAT THE USER DEVELOP SPECIFIC AND SAFE
OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR ITS USE.
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 pri-
mary 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.
TAKE EXTREME CARE WHILE USING THIS
DEVICE TO AVOID CONTACTING “LIVE” OR
“HOT” (ENERGIZED) TERMINALS.
CORRECTLY IDENTIFY LINE AND BUS TER-
MINALS FOR THE BREAKER COMPART-
MENT BEFORE USING THIS DEVICE.
Check for correct code plate(s) on the device.
Do not attempt to force the device into the com-
partment.
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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Figure 4 Side and Front Views
1. 1200/2000 AMP Main Disconnect
2. Removable Grounding Link
3. Lifting Hole
4. Lev in Latch
5. Grounding Contact
6. Code Plate
7. Grounding Connector
8. Link Between Grounding Contact
9. Padlock Provisions
10. Insulating Barrier
11. Wheels
12. Upper Removable Panel
13. Lower Removable Panel
Key Cannot be Removed Until Breaker
or Dummy Element is Locked. Breaker
Can be Locked in “Test” Position Only,
Dummy Element Can be Locked in
“Test” Position or “Connected” Position.

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