GE AM-13.8-500-7 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
AND
RECOMMENDED
PARTS
FOR
MAINTENANCE
GEK
-
3
IIIIA
VM
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Supersedes
GEK
-
31111
K
JVSAGIME
-
BLAST
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
o
TYPE
*
AM
-
13
.
S
-
500
-
7
1200
&
2000
AMPERE
WITH
ML
-
13
MECHANISM
Contents
:
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INTRODUCTION
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RECEIVING
/
HANDLING
AND
STORAGE
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INSTALLATION
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4
DESCRIPTION
OF
OPERATION
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ADJUSTMENTS
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GENERAL
MAINTENANCE
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RENEWAL
PARTS
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PRODUCTS
DEPARTMENT
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-
S
MAGIME
-
BLAST
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
AM
-
13
.
B
-
5
QO
-
7
CA
3
A
Letter
Designation
B
,
C
,
H
,
K
,
N
used
immediately
following
the
model
number
indicates
basic
design
features
.
INTRODUCTION
voltage
,
current
,
and
interrupting
ratings
are
never
exceeded
.
Since
this
book
is
written
to
include
all
ratings
of
the
breaker
as
well
as
several
design
variations
,
the
instructions
will
be
of
a
general
character
and
all
illustrations
will
be
typical
unless
otherwise
specified
.
The
Magneblast
breaker
is
the
removable
and
interchangeable
interrupting
element
used
in
metal
-
clad
switchgear
to
provide
reliable
control
and
pro
-
tection
of
electrical
apparatus
and
power
systems
.
^
The
AM
-
13
08
-
500
Magneblast
Breaker
is
avail
-
able
with
continuous
current
ratings
of
1200
amperes
and
2000
amperes
in
accordance
with
applicable
industry
standards
.
Refer
to
the
breaker
nameplate
for
complete
rating
information
of
any
particular
breaker
.
The
nameplate
also
describes
the
control
power
requirements
for
that
breaker
.
The
application
of
a
breaker
must
be
such
that
its
PROPER
INSTALLATION
AND
MAINTENANCE
ARE
NECESSARY
TO
INSURE
CONTINUED
SAT
-
ISFACTORY
OPERATION
OF
THE
BREAKER
.
The
following
instructions
will
provide
complete
information
for
placing
magne
-
blast
breakers
in
service
and
for
maintaining
satisfactory
operation
.
RECEIVING
,
HANDLING
AND
STORAGE
Receiving
and
Handling
against
condensation
,
preferably
by
stor
-
ing
it
in
a
warm
dry
room
,
since
water
absorption
has
an
adverse
effect
on
the
insulation
parts
.
Circuit
breakers
for
outdoor
metal
-
clad
switchgear
should
be
stored
in
the
equipment
only
when
power
is
available
and
the
heaters
are
in
oper
-
ation
to
prevent
condensation
.
2
.
The
breaker
should
be
.
stored
in
a
clean
location
,
free
from
corrosive
gases
or
fumes
;
particular
care
should
be
taken
to
protect
the
equipment
from
moisture
and
cement
dust
,
as
this
combination
has
a
very
corrosive
effect
on
many
parts
.
3
.
Unfinished
surfaces
of
rollers
,
latches
,
etc
.
,
of
the
operating
mechanism
should
be
coated
with
grease
to
prevent
rusting
0
If
the
breaker
is
stored
for
any
length
of
time
,
it
should
be
inspected
periodically
to
see
that
rusting
has
not
started
and
to
insure
good
mech
-
anical
condition
.
Should
the
breaker
be
stored
under
unfavorable
atmospheric
conditions
,
it
should
be
cleaned
and
dried
out
before
being
placed
in
service
.
Each
breaker
is
carefully
inspected
and
packed
for
shipment
.
Immediately
upon
receipt
of
the
circuit
breaker
,
an
examination
should
be
made
for
any
damage
sustained
in
transit
.
If
injury
or
rough
handling
is
evident
,
a
damage
claim
should
be
filed
immediately
with
the
transportation
com
-
|
pany
and
the
nearest
General
Electric
Sales
Office
Ur
should
be
notified
.
It
is
expected
that
due
care
will
be
exercised
during
the
unpacking
and
installation
of
the
breaker
so
that
no
damage
will
occur
from
careless
or
rough
handling
,
or
from
exposure
to
moisture
or
dirt
.
Check
all
parts
against
the
packing
list
to
be
sure
that
no
parts
have
been
overlooked
.
Storage
It
is
recommended
that
the
breaker
be
put
into
service
immediately
in
its
permanent
location
.
If
this
is
not
possible
,
the
following
precautions
must
be
taken
to
insure
the
proper
storage
of
the
breaker
:
1
.
The
breaker
should
be
carefully
protected
INSTALLATION
l
.
Remove
the
box
barriers
and
mechanism
cover
and
make
a
visual
inspection
to
ascertain
that
the
breaker
and
mechanism
is
in
satisfactory
condition
.
Check
all
bearing
surfaces
of
the
mechanism
for
lubrication
.
Refer
to
section
on
lubrication
page
16
and
Figure
17
.
2
.
Charge
the
breaker
closing
springs
man
-
ually
using
a
5
/
8
”
ratchet
wrench
to
turn
the
driving
eccentric
(
4
)
Figure
1
.
Turning
the
eccentric
counter
clockwise
will
ad
-
vance
the
ratchet
wheel
and
compress
the
springs
.
(
Cover
nhoto
8034807
)
These
instructions
do
not
purport
to
cover
all
details
or
variations
in
equipment
nor
to
provide
for
every
possible
contingency
to
be
met
in
connection
with
installation
,
operation
or
maintenance
,
further
information
be
desired
or
should
particular
problems
arise
which
are
not
covered
sufficiently
for
the
purchaser
'
s
purposes
,
the
matter
should
be
referred
to
the
General
Electric
Company
.
To
the
extent
required
the
products
described
herein
meet
applicable
ANSI
,
IEEE
and
NEMA
standards
;
but
no
such
assurance
is
given
with
respect
to
local
codes
and
ordinances
because
they
vary
greatly
.
Should
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GEK
-
31111
Magne
Blast
Circuit
Breaker
until
the
indicator reads
"
CHARGED
"
and
the
ratchet
wheel
does
not
advance
.
The
spring
blocking
device
can now
be
re
-
moved
.
When
the
springs
have reached
the
fully
charged
position
the indicator
(
1
)
will
read
"
CHARGED
"
,
and the
driving
pawl
will
be
raised
from
the ratchet wheel
,
teeth
.
Additional
turning
of
the eccentric
will
not
advance
the
ratchet wheel
.
Insert
the
spring
blocking
device
(
6
)
and
manually
discharge
the
springs
against
the
pins
by
pushing
the
manual
release button
(
3
)
.
The
springs
are
now
blocked
and slow
closing
of
the
breaker
contacts
can
be
accomplished
by
again turning
the
driving
eccentric with
a
5
/
8
"
ratchet
wrench
.
During
the
slow
closing
operation
check
to
insure
that
the mechanism does
not
stick
or
bind
during
the
entire
stroke
,
that
it
latches
securely
in
the closed
position
,
and
that
it
trips
freely
when
the
manual
trip
lever
is
operated
.
At
this
time
;
also
check the
following
adjustments
:
a
.
Arcing
contact
wipe
(
Ref
er
to
page
10
)
b
.
Primary
contact
wipe
(
Refer
to
page
10
)
c
.
Primary
contact
gap
(
Refer
to
page
11
)
DO NOT WORK ON
EITHER
THE
BREAK
-
ER
OR MECHANISM
UNLESS
THE
CLOS
-
ING SPRINGS
ARE
BLOCKED
AND
THE
OPENING SPRINGS HAVE
BEEN
TRIP
-
PED
OPEN OR MECHANICALLY
BLOCK
-
ED
.
THIS
PRECAUTION
IS
REQUIRED
TO
PREVENT
ACCIDENTAL
CLOSING
OR
TRIPPING
.
m
if
3
.
Connect
the
test
coupler
to
the
circuit
breaker
and
operate
it
electrically
several
times
.
described
under
"
CONTROL
CHECK
"
(
Page
14
)
.
Disconnect the
test
coupler
and
replace
box barrier
.
Check
the
control
voltage
as
POWER
4
.
If
the breaker has been
stored
for
along
period
of
time
,
it
is recommended
that
the
;
insulation
be checked
with
a
standard
60
hertz
high
potential
test
.
Refer
to
Insula
-
tion
Test
(
Page
16
)
.
5
.
If
the
breaker
secondary
wiring
NOTE
:
is
to
be
given
a
hi
-
potential
test
at
1500
volts
,
remove
both the
motor
leads
from
the
terminal
connection
.
Failure
to
dis
-
connect
the
motor
from
the
circuit
may
cause
damage
to
the
winding
insulation
.
Lubricate
the
silver
portion
of
the
ball
contact
at
the
top
of
the breaker
bushing
and the
rear
portion
of
the
ground
shoe
,
by applying
a
thin
film
of
contact
lubricant
D
50
H
47
.
6
.
7
.
Refer
to
metal
-
clad
instruction
book
GEH
-
1802
for instructions
on
inserting
the
breaker into
the
metal
-
clad
unit
.
The
closing
springs
should
now
be
un
-
blocked
.
Rotate
the
driving
eccentric
DESCRIPTION
OF
OPERATION
The
Magneblast
Breaker
has
two
principal
components
;
the
breaker
element
and
the
operating
mechanism
:
The breaker
element
is
three
similar
pole
units
,
each
of
which includes the
current
carrying
parts
,
main
and
arcing
contacts
,
interrupter
,
and
an
enclosing
barrier
system
thatprovides
insulation
between
poles
,
or
phases
and
to
ground
.
The
primary
connections
to
the
associated
metal
-
clad
switchgear
are
made
through
the
ball
contacts
at
the
top
of
the breaker
bushings
.
The
operating
mechanism
type
ML
-
13
is
of
the stored
energy
type
designed
to
give
high
speed
closing
and
opening
.
The
mechanism
will
operate
on
a
-
c
or
d
-
c
voltage
as
indicated
on
the
breaker
nameplate
.
Closing
and
opening
operations
are
controlled
either
electrically
from
the
metal
-
clad
unit
and
remote
location
,
or
mechanically
by
the
manual
close
and
trip
levers
on
the breaker
.
All
secondary
connections
from
the breaker
to
the
metal
-
clad unit
are
made
through
the
coupler
(
1
)
Figure
2
.
A
spring
release
interlock
,
Figure
3
,
is
provided
to
discharge
both the
closing
and
opening springs
when
the breaker is
withdrawn
from
or
inserted
into
the
metal
-
clad
unit
.
A
positive
interlock
(
3
)
Figure
4
and
interlock
switch
(
2
)
Figure
2
,
are
provided
between the
breaker
and
metal
-
clad
unit
to
prevent
raising
or
lowering
of
the
breaker
in
the
unit
while
in
a
closed
position
and
to
prevent
a
closing
operation
^
when
the breaker is
not
in
either
the
fully
raised
or
lowered
position
.
To
insure
that
this interlock
will function
during
manual
,
as
well
as
during
electrical
operation
of
the
equipment
,
both mech
-
anical
and
electrical
blocking
is
provided
.
If
for
any
reason
the
closing
springs
should
be
discharged
against
the
positive
interlock
the mech
-
anism
will
be
jammed
and
be
inoperable
.
The
mechanism
can
be released
and returned
to
the
reset
position
by
pushing
in
on
the
trip
lever
(
8
)
Figure
5
.
It
may
require
more
than
normal
force
to
release
the
interlock
.
A
plunger
interlock
,
Figure
14
canbeprovided
when
required
to
operate
a
stationary
auxiliary
switch and
/
or
a
rod interlock mounted
in
the
metal
-
clad
unit
.
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Magne
Blast
Circuit
Breaker
GEK
-
31111
i
(
8040935
)
Spring
Blocking
Device
Charge
-
Discharge
Indicator
Driving
Pawl
Manual
Close
Button
Eccentric
Manual
Charging
Wrench
Spring
Blocking
Device
9
10
\
2
3
Figure
2
.
(
8040932
)
Left
Side
View
ML
-
13
Operating
Mechanism
1
.
Secondary
Coupler
2
.
Interlock
Switches
3
.
Auxiliary
Switch
4
.
Latch
Checking
Switch
5
.
Switch
Cam
6
.
Closing
Roller
7
.
Power
Switches
8
.
Closing
Latch
9
.
Closing
Springs
10
.
Motor
6
(
8038805
)
Spring
Discharge
Linkage
Link
Adjusting
Bolt
Trip
Latch
Crank
Discharge
Crank
Adjusting
Clevis
Spring
Release
Crank
1
.
2
.
3
.
4
.
5
.
6
.
5
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:
GEK
-
31111
Magne
-
Blast
Circuit
Breaker
5
Spring
Charging
When
the
breaker
is
used
interchangeably
with
type
MS
-
13
solenoid
operated
breakers
in
M
-
36
metal
-
clad
units
,
fuses
are
mounted
on
the
breaker
for
protection
of
the
motor
and
closing
circuit
.
These
breakers
are
identified
by
"
C
"
or
"
K
"
suffix
in
the
breaker
nomenclature
.
In
cases
where
breakers
with
type
ML
-
13
mechanisms
must
match
and
line
up
with
breakers
having
type
ML
-
11
mechanisms
the
spring
charging
circuit
for
both
mechanisms
should
be
fused
with
Buss
Company
Fusetrons
as
follows
:
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The
mechanism
has
a
high
speed
gear
motor
(
10
)
Figure
5
,
that
compresses
a
set
of
closings
springs
through
the
action
of
an
eccentric
,
ratchet
,
and
pawl
assembly
.
The
rotary
action
of
the
motor
is
converted
to
a
straight
stroke
through
the
eccentric
(
11
)
Figure
4
,
and
a
lever
that
carries
a
spring
loaded
driving
pawl
(
2
)
Figure
1
.
The
pawl
advances
the
ratchet
wheel
(
6
)
Figure
4
a
few
degrees
each
stroke
where
it
is
held
in
position
by
the
latching
pawls
(
2
)
.
When
the
ratchet
wheel
has
been
rotated
approximately
180
degrees
the
Closing
spring
(
12
)
will
be
fully
compressed
.
As
the
ratchet
wheel
continues
to
rotate
,
the
spring
load
will
shift
over
center
and
attempt
to
discharge
.
After
a
few
degrees
of
rotation
,
the
closing
roller
(
6
)
Figure
2
,
will
engage
the
closing
latch
(
8
)
and
the
compressed
springs
will
be
held
by
the
latch
until
a
closing
operation
is
required
.
During
the
last
few
degrees
of
the
ratchet
wheel
rotation
the
power
switches
(
7
)
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FRN
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Figure
4
.
(
8038804
)
Right
Side
View
ML
-
13
Operating
Mechanism
Figure
"
5
.
(
8038803
)
Front
View
ML
-
13
Operating
Mechanism
1
.
Upper
Spring
Pin
Latching
Pawls
Positive
Interlock
Roller
Opening
Spring
Cam
Shaft
Ratchet
Wheel
Bearing
Block
Driving
Pawl
Lower
Spring
Pin
Driving
Pawl
Lever
Eccentric
Closing
Spring
1
.
Auxiliary
Switch
Open
-
Close
Indicator
Trip
Coil
Prop
Spring
Operation
Counter
Trip
Latch
Charge
-
Discharge
Indicator
Manual
Trip
Lever
Manval
Close
Button
Motor
2
.
2
.
3
.
3
.
4
.
4
.
5
.
5
.
6
.
6
.
7
.
7
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.
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9
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12
.
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Magne
Blast
Circuit
Breaker
GEK
-
31111
Closing
Operation
The breaker
can
be
closed
electrically by
energizing
the
closing
solenoid
(
15
)
Figure
6
,
or
manually by pushing
the
close button
(
9
)
Figure
5
.
In
either
method the
closing
latch
is
rotated
from
under
the
closing
roller
to
release
the
closing
springs
(
9
)
Figure
2
.
The
energy
in
the
springs
is
used
to
rotate
a
cam
(
16
)
Figure
7
and
close
the
breaker
through
the
operating
mechanism
linkage
.
During
the
closing
operation
the
mech
-
anism
is
trip
-
free
at
all
times
.
The
breaker
is
held closed
by
the
closing
prop
(
14
)
moving
into
position
under the
prop
pin
(
13
)
.
During
the
closing
operation
the
opening
springs
(
4
)
Figure
4
,
are
compressed
and
held
ready
for
an
opening
operation
with
the
trip
latch
(
8
)
Figure
7
bearing
against
the
trip
latch
roller
(
9
)
.
When
the
closing
operation
of
the breaker
is
completed
and
the
closing
latch is
fully
reset
,
are
opened
and
the
driving
pawl
is
raised
from
the
ratchet
wheel
surface
.
This
allows
the
motor
jf
^
and
driving
mechanism
to
coast to
a
natural
stop
expending
all
residual
energy
.
During
the
time the
springs
are
being
com
-
pressed
a
relay
(
17
)
Figure
6
,
is
energized
to
hold the
closing
circuit
open
.
The
relay
remains
energized
until
the
springs
are
fully
charged
and
the
control
switch
contacts
are
re
-
set
.
The
closing
springs
may
be
charged
manually
if
control
voltage
is
lost
.
A
5
/
8
"
ratchet wrench
can
be
used
to rotate
the eccentric
in
a
counter
clockwise
direction
until the indicator reads
r
'
Charged
"
and
the
driving
pawl
is raised
from
the
ratchet
wheel
.
provides
for
maximum
safety
in
the
event
that
control
power
is
suddenly
restored
without
warning
.
In
this
event
,
the
motor
drive
will
override
the
ratchet
wrench and
continues
to
charge
the
springs
.
m
The
use
of
the
ratchet
wrench
1
2
3
5
6
8
9
10
1 1
12
13
14
15
16
17
Figure
6
.
(
8040933
)
Control
Mechanism
7
.
Power
Switches
8
.
Closing
Latch
9
.
Closing
Latch
Shaft
15
.
10
.
Latch
Adjusting
Screw
16
.
11
.
Closing
Coil
Bolts
12
.
Closing
Latch
Spring
13
.
Latch
Monitoring
Switch
14
.
Switch
Mounting
Bracket
Closing
Solenoid
Closing
Coil
Support
17
.
Control
Relay
1
.
Latch
Checking
Switch
2
.
Switch
Cam
3
.
Switch
Striker
4
.
Switch
Support
Bolts
5
.
Switch
Support
6
.
Closing
Latch
Roller
m
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GEK
-
31111
Magne
Blast
Circuit
Breaker
i
the
contacts
of
the
latch
monitoring
switch
closes
to
permit
the
spring
charging
motor to
be
energized
and
recharge
the
closing springs
.
Opening
Operation
roller
,
permitting
the
operating
mechanism
linkage
to
collapse
.
The
energy
stored
in
the
opening
springs
is
released
to
provide
the
required
opening
speed
for
successful
interruption
of
the
circuit
.
As
the
breaker
opens
to
interrupt
a
current
,
the
arc
first
starts
at
the
arcing
contacts
(
5
&
20
)
Figure
8
,
transfers
to
the
arc
runner
(
3
&
8
)
and
energizes
the blow
-
out
coils
(
2
&
7
)
.
This action
introduces
a
magnetic
field
between
the
pole
pieces
:
i
The breaker
can
be
opened
either
electrically
by
energizing
the
trip
coil
(
3
)
Figure
5
,
or
manually
by pushing
the
trip
lever
(
8
)
.
In
each
method the
trip
latch
is
rotated
off
the
trip
latch
f
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1
24
II
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-
"
13
14
15
25
16
w
Figure
7
.
(
0114
C
5320
)
Sectional
Side
View
of
Mechanism
1
.
Handle
2
.
Trip
Coil
Support
3
.
Trip
Coil
Trip
Armature
5
.
Prop
Reset
Spring
6
.
Cam
Follower
Roller
7
.
Trip
Shaft
8
.
Trip
Latch
9
.
Trip
Latch
Roller
10
.
Trip
Latch
Roller
Support
11
.
Crankshaft
12
.
Cranks
Prop
Pin
14
.
Prop
15
.
Drive
Shaft
16
.
Cam
17
.
Check
Nut
18
.
Stop
Plate
19
.
Spring
Rod
20
.
Spring
21
.
Spring
Spring
Guide
23
.
Stop
Pin
24
.
Main
Shaft
Bearing
Cam
Shaft
Bearing
4
.
13
.
22
.
25
.
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^
1
Magne
Blast
Circuit
Breaker
GEK
-
31111
The
arc
chute
has
a
series
of
interleaving
ceramic
fins
,
Figure
19
.
As
the
arc
is
forced
into
the
interrupter
it
is
lengthened
in
the
gradually
deepening
serpentine
path
between
the
fins
so
that
the
electrical
resistance
of
the
arc
is
rapidly
increased
and
its
heat
is
absorbed
by
the ceramic
material
.
The increased
resistance
reduces the
magnitude
and
phase
angle
of
the
current
and
at
an
early
current
zero
the
arc
cannot
re
-
establish
itself and
interruption
occurs
.
(
4
&
9
)
of
the
interrupter
that
forces
the
arc
deeper
into
the
arc
chute
(
6
)
.
At
the time
the
^
arcing
contacts
part
a
discharge
of
air
is
expelled
through
the
booster
tube
(
21
)
across
the
arc
.
This
air
flow
assists
the
arc
transfer
and
interruption
by
blowing
the
arc
away
from
the
contacts
and into
the
arc
chute
.
As
the
magnetic
field
forces
the
arc
deeper
into
the
interrupter
along
the
diverging
arc
runners
,
the
field
is
progressively
increased
by
the
insertion
of
each
additional
blow
-
out
coil
into
the circuit
.
10
12
2
o
-
13
3
14
15
4
16
$
>
-
5
17
7
6
18
19
8
20
21
9
22
*
O
.
.
*
23
1
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Figure
8
.
(
0152
C
5915
)
Cross
Section
of
Breaker
Pole
Unit
1
.
Box
Barrier
Upper
Blow
-
Out
Coil
Upper
Arc
Runner
Upper
Pole
Pieces
Stationary
Arcing
Contact
Arc
Chute
Side
Lower
Blow
-
Out
Coil
Lower
Arc
Runner
1
9
.
Lower
Pole
Pieces
10
.
Front
Bushing
11
.
Rear
Bushing
12
.
Main
Operating
Crank
13
.
Spring
Retainer
14
.
Horizontal Barrier
15
.
Operating
Rod
16
.
Stationary
Primary
Contact
17
.
Movable
Primary
Contact
18
.
Hinge
Cup
Bearing
19
.
Contact
Arm
Assembly
20
.
Movable
Arcing
Contact
21
.
Booster
Tube and Piston
22
.
Connection
Bar
23
.
Booster
Cylinder
2
.
3
.
4
.
5
.
6
.
7
.
8
.
5
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I
;
GEK
-
31111
Magne
Blast
Circuit
Breaker
trip
roller
(
9
)
causing
the
mechanism
linkage
to
collapse
and
the
breaker
to
re
-
open
,
closing
cam
(
16
)
will
complete
its
closing
strok
and
the
springs
will
re
-
charge
as
in
a
norma
closing
operation
.
Trip
Free
Operation
If
the
trip
coil
circuit
is
energized
while
the
breaker
is
closing
,
the
trip
armature
will
force
,
the
trip
latch
(
8
)
Figure
7
away
from
the
;
The
I
ADJUSTMENTS
All
adjustments
should
be
checked
during
periodic
inspections
and
whenever
it
becomes
necessary
to
repair
or
replace
parts
that
have
become
worn
or
defective
while
in
service
.
The
following
adjustments
are
listed
in
the
order
in
which
they
are
to
be
checked
after
removing
the
box
barriers
and
front
cover
from
the
breaker
.
adjustment
is
provided
.
A
wipe
of
less
than
5
/
16
"
is
an
indication
that
the
arcing
contacts
need
to
be
replaced
.
When
making
this
check
,
see
that
there
is
clearance
between
the
arcing
contact
(
5
)
and
the
slot
in
the
throat
baffle
(
7
)
during
entire
stroke
of
the
moving
contact
assembly
.
jf
§
|
Primary
Contact
Wipe
3
DO
NOT
WORK
ON
EITHER
THE
BREAKER
OR
MECHANISM
UNLESS
THE
CLOSING
SPRINGS
ARE
BLOCKED
AND
THE
OPENING
SPRINGS
HAVE
BEEN
TRIPPED
OPEN
OR
MECHANICALLY
BLOCKED
.
THIS
MEASURE
IS
REQUIRED
TO
PREVENT
ACCIDENTAL
CLOSING
OR
TRIPPING
.
!
Refer
to
Figure
9
,
when
the
breaker
is
closed
the
stationary
primary
contacts
(
1
)
should
rise
from
1
/
4
"
to
5
/
l
6
"
.
Before
checking
this
dimen
-
sion
be
sure
the
mechanism
is
re
-
set
so
that
the
prop
pin
(
13
)
Figure
7
is
resting
on
the
prop
.
To
obtain
the
proper
contact
adjustment
,
open
the
breaker
and
.
referring
to
Figure
10
,
loosen
the
check
nut
(
4
)
and
turn
the
adjusting
nut
(
3
)
.
Screwing
up
on
the
adjusting
nut
will
decrease
the
primary
contact
wipe
,
down
will
increase
it
.
Tighten
the
check
nut
,
close
the
breaker
and
recheck
the
wipe
.
With
the
primary
contact
wipe
correctly
adjusted
,
the
clearance
between
the
contact
arm
(
6
)
Figure
9
and
the
buffer
block
(
3
)
should
be
1
/
16
"
or
greater
when
the
breaker
is
fully
closed
.
Arcing
Contact
Wipe
Refer
to
Figure
9
.
Close
the
breaker
until
the
arcing
contacts
just
touch
.
This
can
be
determined
with
the
use
of
a
circuit
continuity
tester
such
as
a
light
indicator
or
bell
set
.
In
this
position
,
the
gap
between
the
stationary
primary
contacts
(
1
)
and
the
movable
primary
contact
(
2
)
should
be
5
/
16
"
or
greater
.
This
setting
has
been
made
in
the
factory
and
no
I
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;
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7
'
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W
i
Primary
Contact
Wipe
Arcing
Contact
Wipe
Figure
9
.
(
0132
C
2709
)
Contact
Adjustments
1
.
Stationary
Primary
Contacts
2
.
Movable
Primary
Contacts
3
.
Buffer
Block
4
.
Stationary
Arcing
Contacts
w
Movable
Arcing
Contacts
Contact
Arm
Throat
Baffle
5
.
6
.
7
.
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F
Magne
Blast
Circuit
Breaker
GEK
-
31111
Primary
Contact
Gap
a
film
of
grease
on
the
latch
,
closing
the
breaker
part
way
,
and
tripping
.
The mechanism
has
the
proper
trip
latch
wipe
when the latch
rests
against
the
stop
pin
(
23
)
.
No
adjustment
is
provided
and
a
visual
inspection
is
usually
all
that
is
required
.
If
this
setting
is
not correct
,
look
for
insufficient
travel
of
the
trip
shaft
(
7
)
.
Refer
to
Figure
10
.
With
the breaker
closed
,
jR
|
Press
the
manual
trip
button
allowing
the breaker
*
*
®
to
trip
open
normally
.
Do
not
force
the
contacts
open
wider
by
hand
.
The
gap
between the
sta
-
tionary primary
contacts
(
5
)
primary
contact
(
8
)
measured
between
the closest
points
,
should be
5
-
1
/
8
"
to
5
-
9
/
16
"
.
To
change
this
gap
,
loosen
the check
nut
(
17
)
Figure
7
,
and
turn
the
adjusting
nut
(
18
)
on
stud
(
19
)
.
Screwing
the
adjusting
nut
down
will
decrease the
primary
contact
gap
.
Tighten
the check
nut
and
re
-
measure
the
contact
gap
(
close
and
trip
the
breaker
before
checking
the
measurement
)
.
WHEN
WORKING ON
THE
MECHANISM
IN
THE
CLOSED
POSITION
,
KEEP
FINGERS
CLEAR
OF
THE
LINKAGE
,
AS ACCIDENTAL
TRIPPING
CAN
CAUSE
SEVERE
INJURY
.
syp
and
the
movable
Trip
Armature
Travel
Refer
to
Figure
7
.
The
trip
armature
(
4
)
should have
7
/
32
"
to
9
/
32
"
travel before
the
trip
latch
(
8
)
starts to
move
.
This
can
be
adjusted
by moving
the
trip
coil
support
(
2
)
and
/
or
by
adjusting
the
trip
arm
screw
(
10
)
Figure
11
.
A
locking
screw
located
behind the
trip
arm
screw
must
first
be
loosened
.
Retighten
locking
screw
after
making
adjustment
.
Closing
Latch
Wipe
Refer
to
Figure
6
.
The
wipe
between
the
closing
latch
(
8
)
and
roller
(
6
)
should
be
3
/
16
"
to
1
/
4
"
.
If
re
-
setting
is
required
,
loosen
,
set
,
and
retighten
adjustment
nut
and
screw
(
lb
)
.
Trip
Latch
Wipe
Refer
to
Figure
7
.
The
wipe
of
the
trip
latch
(
8
)
on
the
trip
roller
(
9
)
should
be
from
3
/
16
"
to
1
/
4
"
.
This
can
be
measured
by
putting
Closing
Latch
Monitoring
Switch
Refer
to
Figure
6
.
The
closing
latch
must
be
fully
re
-
set
and
the latch
monitoring
switch
(
13
)
operated
before the
motor
will
start
.
When
the
latch
is
fully
reset
the clearance
between the
switch striker
arm
and
the
switch
mounting
bracket
(
14
)
is
1
/
32
"
or
less
,
this
can
be
adjusted
by
bending
the striker
arm
.
5
6
Motor
and
Relay
Switches
Refer
to
Figure
6
.
With
the
closing
springs
blocked
rotate
the
switch
cam
(
2
)
until
the
switch
striker
(
3
)
has
traveled the
maximum
amount
(
about
180
degrees
rotation
of
cam
)
.
At
this
point
the clearance between
the
striker
and the
switch
support
(
5
)
should be
1
/
32
"
or
less
.
This
can
be
adjusted
by
loosening
the
switch
support
mounting
bolts
(
4
)
and
rotating
the
support
.
7
8
Interlock
Switch
Wipe
Refer
to
Figure
12
.
With
the
positive
inter
-
lock
in
the
reset
,
or
normal
position
the
clearance
between
the interlock switch
arm
(
2
)
and
the
switch
mounting
plate
(
3
)
should be
1
/
32
"
or
less
.
This
can
be
adjusted
by
bending
the switch
arm
.
I
Figure
10
.
(
8038802
)
Adjustable
Coupling
For
Making
Primary
Contact
Wipe
Adjustments
.
I
Driving
Pawl
Adjustment
Operating
Rod
Operating
Rod
Pin
Adjusting
Nut
Check
Nut
Stationary Primary
Contacts
Yoke
Contact
Arm
Movable
Primary
Contacts
1
.
2
.
Refer
to
Figure
4
.
The
driving
pawl
(
8
)
must
advance the
ratchet
wheel
(
6
)
sufficiently
on
each
stroke
to
allow the
latching
pawls
(
2
)
to
fall
into the
ratchet
teeth
.
This should
be
checked
with
the
closing
spring
load
against
the
driving
members
.
With
the
mechanism unblocked
,
hand
charge
the
closing
springs
with the
manual
3
.
4
.
5
.
6
.
7
.
8
.
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GEK
-
31111
Magne
Blast
Circuit
Breaker
AUXILIARY
DEVICES
charging
wrench
until
they
are
slightly
more
than
half
charged
.
Slowly
rotate
the
charging
wrench
until
the
driving
pawl
has
traveled
through
its
return
stroke
and
check
the
maximum
clearance
between
the
pawl
arid
the
ratchet
tooth
.
Rotate
the
charging
wrench
until
the
driving
pawl
has
advanced
the
ratchet
tooth
to
its
maximum
travel
.
Now
check
the
clearance
between
the
ratchet
tooth
and
the
latching
pawl
.
The
clearance
should
be
approximately
equal
for
both
the
driving
and
latching
pawls
and
not
less
than
.
015
"
in
either
case
.
Latch
Checking
Switch
Refer
to
Figure
13
.
Charge
the
closing
springs
sufficiently
to
reset
the
mechanism
linkage
.
Ro
-
tate
the
trip
latch
(
4
)
by
pressing
manual
trip
lever
to
open
the
latch
checking
switch
(
2
)
.
Allow
the
trip
latch
to
reset
slowly
and
determine
the
point
at
which
the
contacts
are
made
by
using
a
circuit
continuity
tester
(
light
indicator
,
bell
set
,
etc
)
.
The
contacts
of
the
latch
checking
switch
should
just
make
when
the
gap
between
the
trip
latch
(
4
)
and
the
stop
pin
(
5
)
located
on
the
latch
roller
link
(
7
)
is
1
/
16
"
.
There
should
be
a
minimum
of
1
/
64
"
between
the
switch
arm
(
3
)
'
'
and
the
switch
support
(
1
)
.
To
obtain
adjustment
of
the
latch
checking
switch
,
bend
the
latch
checking
switch
arm
(
3
)
.
Plunger
Interlock
Refer
to
Figure
14
.
With
the
breaker
in
the
closed
position
,
the
vertical
distance
"
A
"
from
the
top
of
the
plunger
bolt
(
1
)
to
the
bottom
of
the
breaker
lifting
rail
(
3
)
should
be
11
-
7
/
32
"
to
11
-
11
/
32
"
,
To
change
this
adjustment
add
or
remove
washers
(
2
)
.
If
adjustment
is
required
for
either
pawl
the
springs
must
first
be
fully
charged
and
blocked
.
Loosen
seven
motor
support
bolts
(
1
)
Figure
15
,
and
move
entire
motor
assembly
to
the
rear
if
the
clearance
is
under
the
minimum
at
the
latching
pawls
,
and
to
the
front
if
the
clearance
is
under
the
minimum
at
the
driving
pawl
.
Move
the
motor
assembly
approximately
twice
the
dimensional
increase
required
at
the
pawl
.
Be
certain
the
motor
assembly
is
moved
straight
forward
or
•
rearward
and
tighten
the
one
bolt
on
the
right
side
of
the
mounting
frame
first
to
assure
proper
alignment
.
After
tightening
the
remaining
bolts
the
springs
should
be
released
and
the
clearance
again
checked
as
described
above
.
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3
4
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6
7
Figure
12
.
(
8040933
)
Positive
Interlock
Switch
Figure
11
.
(
8040934
)
Auxiliary
Switch
and
Trip
Coil
1
.
Positive
Interlock
Shaft
2
.
Switch
Arm
3
.
Switch
Support
4
.
Interlock
Switch
5
.
Latch
Checking
Switch
6
.
Switch
Arm
7
.
Trip
Shaft
1
.
Trip
Latch
Spring
Switch
Arm
Spring
Discharge
Crank
Cotter
Pin
Trip
Coil
Support
Trip
Coil
Mounting
Bolts
Latch
Set
Screws
Trip
Latch
Trip
Arm
Screw
Manual
Trip
Lever
2
.
3
.
4
.
5
.
6
.
7
.
8
.
W
9
.
10
.
11
.
12
.
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Magne
Blast
Circuit
Breaker
GEK
-
31111
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Auxiliary
Fuses
On
breakers
with
"
C
"
and
"
K
"
suffix
,
a
set
of
protecting
fuses
is
mounted
on
the
front
of
the
breaker
.
These
fuses
are
the
primary
protective
devices
for
the
closing
control
circuit
on
those
breakers
that
are
used
in
metal
-
clad
units
de
-
signed
for
solenoid
operated
breakers
.
Inspection
and
Test
i
1
.
For
ease
in
reviewing
the
adjustments
,
the
following
are
recapitulated
:
a
.
Primary
contact
wipe
:
1
/
4
"
to
5
/
16
"
.
b
.
Arcing
contact
wipe
:
5
/
16
"
or
greater
gap
at
primary
contacts
.
c
.
Primary
contact
gap
:
5
-
1
/
8
"
to
5
-
9
/
16
"
.
d
.
Trip
latch
wipe
:
3
/
16
”
to
1
/
4
"
with
trip
latch
resting
against
stop
pin
.
e
.
Trip
armature
travel
7
/
32
"
to
9
/
32
"
.
f
.
Closing
latch
wipe
:
3
/
16
"
to
1
/
4
"
.
Closing
latch
monitoring
switch
:
Max
-
imum
clearance
1
/
32
"
.
;
Figure
14
,
(
8034464
)
Plunger
Interlock
1
.
Plunger
Bolt
2
.
Washer
3
.
Breaker
Lifting
Rail
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1
-
5
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fit
-
6
3
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.
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,
'
.
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7
—
8
m
V
"
'
"
y
4
-
W
-
9
o
m
m
m
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/
1
;
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15
.
(
8040931
)
Driving
Elements
Mounting
Bolts
Manual
Close
Button
Motor
Retaining
Ring
Eccentric
Retaining
Ring
Hex
Charging
Stud
Driving
Link
Motor
Support
Fig
8
1
.
i
2
.
3
.
Figure
13
.
(
0114
C
5320
)
Latch
Checking
Switch
4
.
5
.
6
.
1
.
Switch
Support
2
.
Latch
Checking
Switch
6
.
3
.
Switch
Arm
4
.
Trip
Latch
5
.
Reset
Pin
Stop
Latch
Roller
7
.
Latch
Roller
Link
8
.
Latch
Roller
Pin
!
7
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.
9
.
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GEK
-
31111
Magne
Blast
Circuit
Breaker
when
the
tip
on
the
movable
arcing
contact
is
tangent
to
the
lower
surface
of
the
probes
on
the
upper
runner
.
Proper
servicing
and
lubrication
of
the
breaker
and
its
operating
mechanism
should
maintain
these
speeds
and
no
adjustment
is
pro
-
vided
.
Motor
and
relay
switch
:
maximum
clear
-
ance
1
/
32
"
.
h
.
Interlock
switch
:
maximum
clearance
1
/
32
"
.
1
.
Driving
and
Latching
Pawl
:
clearance
to
ratchet
teeth
.
015
"
.
minimum
j
.
Control
Power
Check
After
the
breaker
has
been
operated
several
times
with
the
manual
charging
wrench
and
the
mechanism
adjustments
are
checked
as
described
,
the
operating
voltages
should
be
checked
at
the
closing
coil
,
trip
coil
,
and
motor
terminals
.
Con
-
trol
Power
for
electrical
operation
of
the
breaker
may
be
from
either
an
alternating
or
direct
current
source
,
closing
and
tripping
voltages
as
given
on
the
breaker
nameplate
,
are
as
follows
:
Latch
checking
switch
contacts
make
when
the
gap
between
the
trip
latch
and
the
stop
pin
is
1
/
16
"
.
k
.
2
.
Check
all
nuts
,
washers
,
bolts
,
cotter
pins
,
and
terminal
connections
for
tightness
.
3
.
Inspect
all
wiring
to
make
sure
that
no
damage
has
resulted
during
installation
,
and
test
for
possible
grounds
or
short
circuits
.
,
4
.
See
that
all
bearing
surfaces
of
the
mechanism
have
been
lubricated
.
Refer
to
the
section
on
LUBRICATION
.
(
Page
16
and
Figure
17
)
.
5
.
Operate
the
breaker
slowly
with
the
manual
charging
wrench
and
note
that
there
is
no
excessive
binding
or
friction
and
that
the
breaker
can
be
moved
to
the
fully
opened
and
fully
closed
positions
.
6
.
See
that
any
place
where
the
surface
of
the
paint
has
been
damaged
is
repainted
immed
-
iately
.
7
.
Check
the
trip
coil
plunger
and
the
closing
coil
plunger
to
see
that
they
move
freely
.
Opening
and
Closing
Speeds
The
closing
speed
of
the
arcing
contact
of
the
breaker
should
be
a
minimum
of
11
feetper
second
.
This
represents
the
average
speed
of
the
movable
arcing
contact
from
a
point
3
"
before
the
tip
is
tangent
to
the
lower
surface
of
the
probes
on
the
upper
arc
runner
to
the
tangent
position
.
The
opening
speed
of
the
arcing
contact
should
be
a
minimum
of
15
feet
per
second
.
This
repre
-
sents
the
average
speed
over
3
"
from
the
point
The
operating
ranges
for
the
Nominal
Voltage
Closing
Range
Tripping
Range
30
v
d
-
c
60
v
d
-
c
125
v
d
-
c
140
v
d
-
c
250
v
d
-
c
140
-
280
v
d
-
c
95
-
125
v
a
-
c
190
-
250
v
a
-
c
24
v
d
-
c
48
v
d
-
c
llOv
d
-
c
125
v
d
-
c
220
v
d
-
c
250
v
d
-
c
115
v
a
-
c
230
v
a
-
c
14
I
34
-
50
v
d
-
c
80
-
115
v
d
-
c
90
-
130
v
d
-
c
160
-
230
v
d
-
c
180
-
260
v
d
-
c
95
-
125
v
a
-
c
190
-
250
v
a
-
c
2
*
8
-
60
70
120
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!
:
If
the
closed
circuit
voltage
at
the
terminals
of
the
coil
or
motor
does
not
fall
in
the
specified
range
,
check
the
voltage
at
the
source
of
power
and
line
drop
between
the
power
source
and
breaker
*
i
When
two
or
more
breakers
operating
from
the
same
control
power
source
are
required
to
close
simultaneously
,
the
closed
circuit
voltage
at
the
closing
coil
or
motor
of
each
breaker
must
fall
within
the
specified
limits
.
Electrical
closing
or
opening
is
accomplished
by
energizing
the
closing
or
trip
coil
circuit
*
Control
switches
are
provided
for
this
purpose
on
the
metal
-
clad
unit
.
It
is
also
possible
to
trip
or
close
the
breaker
manually
by
pressing
the
manual
trip
lever
(
8
)
Figure
5
or
the
manual
close
button
(
9
)
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GENERAL
MAINTENANCE
GENERAL
current
before
any
replacement
of
parts
should
be
necessary
.
This
requirement
is
based
on
the
breakers
being
serviced
,
or
maintained
,
at
least
every
2000
operations
,
or
once
per
year
,
which
-
ever
comes
first
.
If
the
breaker
is
also
required
to
interrupt
fault
currents
during
this
period
of
time
additional
maintenance
and
replacement
of
parts
may
be
necessary
.
BEFORE
ANY
MAINTENANCE
WORK
IS
PER
-
FORMED
,
MAKE
CERTAIN
THAL
ALL
CONTROL
CIRCUITS
ARE
DE
-
ENERGIZED
AND
THAT
THE
Safe
and
dependable
service
from
electrical
apparatus
and
power
systems
is
contingent
upon
reliable
performance
of
power
circuit
breakers
.
To
obtain
maximum
reliability
the
breaker
should
be
inspected
and
maintained
on
a
regular
schedule
.
The
breakers
are
designed
in
accordance
with
applicable
standards
which
require
that
they
be
capable
of
performing
up
to
5000
operations
for
1200
ampere
breakers
and
3000
operations
for
2000
ampere
breakers
switching
rated
continuous
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Magne
Blast
Circuit
Breaker
GEK
-
31111
subjected
to
the
severe
heat
of
an
arc
.
These
cracks
do
not
interfere
with
the
operation
of
the
device
in
any
way
and
should
be
disregarded
.
BREAKER
IS
REMOVED
FROM
THE
METAL
-
CLAD
UNIT
.
DO
NOT
WORK
ON
THE
BREAKER
^
OR
MECHANISM
WHILE
IN
THE
CLOSED
POSI
-
TION
UNLESS
THE
PROP
AND
TRIP
LATCH
HAVE
BEEN
SECURELY
WIRED
OR
BLOCKED
TO
PRE
-
VENT
ACCIDENTAL
TRIPPING
.
DO
NOT
WORK
ON
THE
BREAKER
OR
MECHANISM
WHILE
THE
SPRINGS
ARE
CHARGED
UNLESS
THEY
ARE
SECURED
IN
THAT
POSITION
BY
THE
MAIN
-
TENANCE
SPRING
BLOCKING
DEVICE
.
A
I
3
.
If
the
arc
chute
has
suffered
any
mechan
-
ical
injury
due
to
dropping
or
accidental
striking
,
resulting
in
the
actual
breaking
off
of
fins
,
replacement
will
be
necessary
.
Small
broken
corners
on
the
exhaust
end
of
the
arc
chute
sides
will
not
interfere
with
its
performance
and
can
be
dis
-
regarded
.
PERIODIC
INSPECTION
The
frequency
of
the
inspection
and
main
-
tenance
operations
required
should
be
determined
|
|
|
by
each
operating
company
and
will
depend
on
the
application
of
the
breakers
and
the
operating
conditions
.
Factors
which
should
be
considered
are
:
Importance
of
the
breaker
to
overall
plant
or
system
operation
;
number
of
operations
and
magnitude
of
currents
switched
by
breaker
;
fre
-
quency
of
fault
interruptions
;
and
the
atmospheric
conditions
in
which
the
breaker
normally
operates
.
Extreme
conditions
of
dust
,
moisture
,
corrosive
gases
etc
.
,
can
indicate
that
inspection
and
main
-
tenance
will
be
required
more
frequently
than
every
2000
operations
.
Very
clean
dry
operating
conditions
with
low
current
switching
duty
can
justify
a
longer
period
of
time
between
inspections
.
Any
time
a
breaker
is
known
to
have
interrupted
a
fault
at
or
near
its
rating
it
is
recommended
that
the
breaker
be
inspected
and
necessary
maintenance
be
performed
as
soon
after
the
lfi
|
interruption
as
is
practical
.
It
is
also
recom
-
\
jPmended
that
an
'
initial
inspection
be
made
of
new
breakers
after
the
first
500
operations
or
six
:
months
after
being
put
in
service
,
whichever
comes
first
.
The
following
instructions
give
the
items
that
should
be
included
in
an
inspection
and
general
recommendations
on
the
maintenance
of
breakers
.
Interrupters
Figure
16
.
(
8034809
)
Interrupter
Partially
Removed
Showing
Accessibility
of
Arcing
Contacts
.
1
.
Handle
2
.
Rear
Bushing
3
.
Trolley
4
.
Arc
Chute
Lifter
5
.
Arc
Chute
Lifter
Bolt
6
.
Grappling
Hooks
7
.
(
Not
used
in
this
model
)
8
.
Upper
Interrupter
Support
9
.
Lifting
Bolt
10
.
Lower
Horizontal
Barriers
11
.
Supporting
Bolt
12
.
Stationary
Arcing
Contacts
13
.
Mounting
Bolts
14
.
Movable
Arcing
Contacts
15
.
Arc
Chute
Brace
16
.
Lower
Supporting
Bolt
17
.
Support
Bracket
18
.
Lower
Interrupter
Support
19
.
Interrupter
Since
there
are
no
moving
parts
,
the
inter
-
rupters
of
a
magneblast
breaker
will
normally
require
little
or
no
inspection
unless
there
is
evidence
of
damage
to
the
arc
chutes
sides
or
contamination
in
the
throat
area
.
If
either
of
these
conditions
are
present
the
interrupters
should
be
removed
from
the
breaker
and
the
following
points
noted
:
The
throat
area
of
the
interrupter
should
be
cleaned
with
sandpaper
(
Do
Not
Use
emery
cloth
or
other
metallic
abrasives
)
.
All
flat
areas
on
either
side
of
the
movable
arcing
contact
travel
should
be
sanded
.
Do
not
sand
or
otherwise
attempt
to
clean
the
ceramic
fins
of
the
arc
chute
sides
or
throat
pieces
.
Heavily
contaminated
parts
should
be
replaced
.
Cracks
which
have
formed
in
the
fins
of
the
arc
chute
are
to
be
expected
in
ceramic
materials
of
this
type
when
1
.
2
.
15
s
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GEK
-
31111
Magne
-
Blast
Circuit
Breaker
The
plastisol
flexible
covering
for
the
pole
pieces
(
3
&
8
)
Figure
18
and
the
upper
mounting
support
(
12
)
should
be
inspected
for
breaks
in
the
insulation
.
If
there
are
holes
or
breaks
in
the
insulation
they
should
be
repaired
or
the
part
replaced
.
Interrupter
Removal
And
Replacement
4
.
ADJUSTMENTS
.
Mechanism
A
careful
inspection
should
be
made
to
check
for
loose
nuts
,
bolts
,
and
loose
or
damaged
set
screws
or
other
locking
devices
.
All
cam
,
roller
,
and
latch
surfaces
snould
be
inspected
for
any
evidence
of
damage
or
excessive
wear
.
Lubri
-
cate
the
mechanism
as
outlined
below
,
then
,
using
the
manual
charging
wrench
,
open
and
close
the
breaker
several
times
to
make
certain
that
the
mechanism
operates
freely
throughout
its
entire
stroke
.
Check
the
mechanism
adjustments
as
specified
under
ADJUSTMENTS
.
Check
the
control
wiring
for
tightness
of
connections
and
damaged
insulation
.
Refer
to
Figure
16
.
An
arc
chute
lifter
is
normally
furnished
with
the
metal
-
clad
switchgear
for
use
in
removing
and
replacing
the
interrupters
of
the
AM
-
13.8
-
500
breakers
.
When
the
lifter
is
not
available
an
overhead
crane
or
portable
hoist
may
be
used
.
The
arc
chute
lifter
is
assembled
to
the
top
plate
of
the
breaker
as
shown
in
the
reference
figure
using
the
bolt
(
5
)
located
between
the
front
and
rear
bushings
.
Before
assembling
the
lifter
on
the
breaker
it
is
necessary
to
remove
the
box
barrier
.
Lower
the
grappling
hooks
(
6
)
by
turning
the
handle
(
1
)
until
they
can
be
placed
over
the
lifting
bolts
(
9
)
on
the
interrupter
,
handle
to
raise
the
hooks
until
they
begin
to
lift
the
interrupter
.
To
remove
the
interrupter
,
loosen
the
two
upper
supporting
bolts
(
11
)
and
the
one
lower
support
bolt
(
16
)
using
a
standard
3
/
4
"
wrench
.
Raise
the
assembly
approximately
3
/
8
"
and
continue
to
raise
the
interrupter
and
gently
move
it
from
side
to
side
until
both
upper
and
lower
supports
are
disconnected
.
Move
the
trolley
(
3
)
of
the
arc
chute
lifter
towards
the
rear
of
the
breaker
and
lower
the
interrupter
to
a
resting
position
on
the
floor
.
Support
the
interrupter
from
falling
over
and
remove
the
grappling
hooks
.
To
reassemble
the
interrupter
to
the
breaker
,
rest
the
lower
interrupter
support
(
18
)
on
the
support
bracket
(
17
)
.
Slide
the
arc
chute
forward
,
lifting
it
slightly
to
engage
the
supporting
bolts
(
11
)
in
the
slots
of
the
upper
interrupter
support
.
Check
to
assure
that
the
upper
insulation
(
16
)
Figure
18
,
is
properly
positioned
within
the
throat
barrier
(
9
)
Figure
23
.
Tighten
the
supporting
bolts
(
11
)
and
(
16
)
Figure
16
.
These
bolts
serve
as
both
the
elec
-
trical
and
mechanical
connections
between
the
bushings
and
the
arc
runners
within
the
interrupter
.
Check
that
the
movable
arcing
contact
(
14
)
passes
between
the
probes
on
the
upper
arc
runner
(
4
)
Figure
20
without
touching
.
Breaker
Contacts
i
Bushings
and
Insulation
The
surface
of
the
bushings
should
be
kept
clean
and
unmarred
to
prevent
moisture
absorption
.
If
the
insulation
surface
should
become
damaged
,
it
should
be
sanded
and
cleaned
,
and
should
be
refinished
with
either
clear
varnish
or
clear
resin
.
Allow
to
dry
smooth
and
hard
.
All
other
insulation
parts
on
the
breaker
should
be
kept
clean
and
dry
.
Smoke
or
dust
collected
between
inspection
periods
should
be
wiped
off
,
and
if
dampness
is
apparent
,
heaters
should
be
installed
in
the
metal
-
clad
switchgear
to
insure
dryness
.
Insulation
Test
Turn
the
!
When
insulation
has
been
repaired
or
re
-
placed
,
or
when
breaker
has
been
operating
in
adverse
moisture
conditions
,
it
is
recommended
that
the
insulation
be
checked
before
the
breaker
is
placed
back
in
service
.
A
standard
60
hertz
high
potential
test
at
27
,
000
volts
RMS
for
one
minute
will
normally
indicate
whether
the
breaker
is
satisfactory
for
service
.
With
the
breaker
contacts
in
the
fully
opened
position
,
apply
the
test
potential
to
each
terminal
of
the
breaker
individually
with
all
other
terminals
and
the
breaker
frame
grounded
.
After
high
potential
tests
are
made
on
organic
insulating
materials
,
these
materials
should
be
inspected
for
visible
leakage
current
paths
,
and
necessary
action
must
be
taken
to
repair
or
replace
insulation
that
A
may
have
been
affected
by
moisture
absorption
.
If
the
breaker
secondary
wiring
is
to
be
given
a
hi
-
potential
test
at
1500
volts
,
remove
both
of
the
motor
leads
from
the
terminal
board
.
Failure
to
disconnect
the
motor
from
the
circuit
may
cause
damage
to
the
winding
insulation
.
Lubrication
By
removing
the
box
barrier
the
movable
and
stationary
primary
contacts
and
the
movable
arc
-
ing
contacts
can
be
inspected
.
The
stationary
arcing
contacts
can
be
inspected
only
after
re
-
moving
the
interrupter
.
If
the
contacts
are
burned
or
pitted
,
they
can
be
made
smooth
with
a
fine
file
.
After
completing
inspection
of
the
contacts
,
check
the
contact
adjustments
as
specified
under
In
order
to
maintain
reliable
operation
,
it
is
important
that
all
circuit
breakers
be
properly
lubricated
at
all
times
.
Some
of
the
bearings
and
rolling
surfaces
utilize
a
new
type
of
dry
lubrication
that
will
require
no
maintenance
and
Bi
16
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pr
Magne
Blast
Circuit
Breaker
GEK
-
31111
will last
the
life
of
the
equipment
.
The
remaining
bearings
and
surfaces
require
lubrication
as
listed
in
the lubrication
chart
,
Figure
17
.
These have
been
properly
lubricated
during
assembly
at
the
factory
,
using
the finest
grades
of
lubricants
available
.
However
,
even
the
finest oils
and
greases
have
a
tendency
to
oxidize
with
age
,
as
evidence
by
hardening
and
darkening
in
color
.
Elimination
of
the
hardened
lubricant
is essential
for
the
proper
operation
of
circuit
breakers
.
Also
frequent
operation
of
the
breaker
causes
the
lubricant
to
be
forced
out
from
between
the
bearing
surfaces
.
A
simple
lubrication
will
often
clear
up
minor
disturbances
which
might
be
mistaken
for
more
serious
trouble
.
A
definite
lubrication
schedule
should
be
set
up
taking
into
consideration
the
frequency
of
operation
of
the breaker
and
local
conditions
.
It
is
recommended
that
lubrication
of
the
breaker
and
its
operating
mechanism
be
a
part
of
the
periodic
inspection
and
maintenance
program
,
with
not
more
than
a
two
year
period
between
lubrications
.
It
is
also
recommended
that all
circuit
breakers be
operated
at
regular
intervals
,
at
least
once
a
year
,
to
insure the
lubrication
is
in
good
condition and the
breaker
is
operable
.
The lubrication chart
,
Figure
17
,
is
divided
into
two
methods
of
lubrication
.
The
first
method
outlines the maintenance
lubrication
which
should
be
performed
at
the
time
of
periodic
mainte
-
nance
,
and
requires
no
disassembly
.
The
second
method
outlines
a
lubrication
procedure
similar
to
that
performed
on
the
breaker
at
the
factory
,
and
should
be
used
when
a
general
overhaul
of
the
breaker
is
necessary
.
General
Electric
Lubricants
D
50
H
15
and
D
50
H
47
are
available
in
1
/
4
lb
.
collapsible
tubes
.
It
is
so
packaged
to
insure
cleanliness
and
to
prevent
oxidation
.
!
METHOD
OF
CLEANING
BEARINGS
Whenever
cleaning
of
bearings
is
required
,
as
indicated
in
the
lubrication
chart
,
the
following
-
procedures
are
recommended
.
ALTERNATE
LUBRICATION
(
REQUIRES
DISASSEMBLY
)
LUBRICATION
AT
MAINTENANCE
PERIOD
PARTS
Prop
&
Trip
Shaft
Bearings
(
Teflon
coated
bearings
)
No
lubrication
required
No
lubrication
required
Remove
bearings
or
links
,
clean
per
instructions
and
apply
D
50
H
15
lubricant
liberally
.
Light
application
of
machine
oil
SAE
20
or
SAE
30
.
Sleeve
Bearings
-
main
crank
shaft
,
mechanism
pawls
,
spring charging
and
operating linkages
,
etc
.
(
Bronze
)
Contact
Arm
Hinge
Assembly
Cup
Bearing
Loose
rings
between
bushing
and
contact
arm
Wipe
clean
and
apply
D
50
H
47
.
No
lubrication
required
Roller
and
Needle
Bearings
Light
application
of
machine
oil
SAE
20
or
SAE
30
.
Clean
pfer
instructions
and
repack
with
D
50
H
15
lubricant
.
Ground
surfaces
such
as
cams
,
ratchet
teeth
,
etc
.
(
Surfaces
coated
withMoS
2
)
No
lubrication
required
No
lubrication
required
Ground
surfaces
such
as
latches
,
rollers
,
prop
,
etc
.
Wipe
clean
and
apply
D
50
H
15
lubricant
Wipe
clean
and
apply
D
50
H
15
lubricant
.
Silver
plated
contacts
and
primary
disconnect studs
Wipe
clean and
apply
D
50
H
47
lubricant
Wipe
clean
and
apply
D
50
H
47
lubricant
.
Booster
Cylinder
Do
not
lubricate
Do
not
lubricate
Arcing
Contacts
Do
not
lubricate
Do
not
lubricate
Figure
17
Lubrication
Chart
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1
.
GEK
-
31111
Magne
Blast
Circuit
Breaker
the
alcohol
is
perfectly
clean
,
and
do
not
allow
the
bearings
to
remain
in
the
alcohol
more
than
a
few
hours
.
If
it
is
desirable
to
leave
the
bearings
in
the
alcohol
for
a
longer
time
,
an
inhibited
alcohol
such
as
is
used
for
anti
-
freeze
should be
used
.
Even
then
the
bearings
should
be
removed
from
the
alcohol
within
twenty
-
four
hours
.
Pre
-
cautions
against
the
toxic
effects
of
the
alcohol
must
be
exercised
by
wearing
rubber
gloves
and
by
using
the
alcohol
in
a
well
ventilated
room
;
excessive
exposure
to
the
fumes
is
sometimes
unpleasant
to
personnel
.
Washing
the
bearings
in
the
light
oil
,
draining
and
repacking
with
lubricant
D
50
H
15
should
follow
immediately
.
Bearings
that
are
pressed
in
to
the
frame
or
other
members
such
as
the
motor
support
(
9
)
Figure
15
,
should
not
be
removed
.
After
removing
the
shaft
and inner
race
the
bearing
can
be
cleaned
satisfactorily
with
petroleum
solvent
or
a
similar
cleaner and
a
stiff brush
.
Follow
the
procedure
outlined above
using
a
light
machine
oil
and
G
-
E
lubricant
D
50
H
15
before
reassembling
the
inner
race
and
shaft
.
Rolling
Surfaces
A
number
of
rolling
and
rubbing
surfaces
in
the mechanism have been
lubricated
with
a
baked
-
on
dry
,
molybdenum
disulfide
coating
,
lubrication
,
which
can
be
recognized
by
its dark
,
almost black color
(
e
.
g
.
Face
of
switch
cam
(
5
)
Figure
2
)
requires
no
maintenance
and
should
last the life
of
the breaker
.
Other
rolling
or
rubbing
surfaces
that
are
not
lubricated
with
molybdenum
disulfide
should
have
the dried
,
dirty
grease
removed
and
a
thin
film
of
fresh lubricant
D
50
H
15
applied
.
MAINTENANCE
Sleeve
Bearings
The sleeve
bearings
used
in
the
prop
(
14
)
Figure
7
and
the
bearings
for
the
trip
shaft
(
7
)
utilize Teflon
surfaces
and do
not
require
lu
-
brication
.
surface
will
acquire
a
thin
black
film
.
Do
not
remove
this
film
unless there
is
evidence
of
out
-
side contaminates
,
such
as
dry
or
hardened
grease
.
If
contaminants
are
present
they
should
be
removed
by
immersing
the
prop
and
bearing
in
clean
petroleum
solvent
,
or
similar
cleaner
,
and
using
a
stiff brush
.
Do
not
remove
the
bearings
from
the
prop
or
frame
.
DO
NOT
USE
CARBON
TETRACHLORIDE
.
I I
After
a
number
of
operations
,
the
The
remaining
sleeve
bearings
located
in
the
driving
element and the mechanism
linkage
and
frame
should
be
cleaned
and
relubricated
with
G
-
E D
50
H
15
lubricant
at
general
overhaul
periods
.
This
includes
the
bearings
in
the
driving
link
(
8
)
Figure
15
,
driving
pawl
lever
(
10
)
Figure
4
,
driving
pawl
(
8
)
,
latching
pawls
(
2
)
,
trip
latch
roller
support
(
10
)
Figure
7
,
cranks
(
12
)
,
and the
bearings
in
the mechanism
frame
and
intercon
-
necting
links
.
Bearings
that
are
pressed
into
the
frame
or
other
mechanism
members
should
not
be
removed
.
3
3
i
I
This
The
hinge
of
the
primary
contact
arm
(
19
)
Figure
8
,
should
be
disassembled
,
cleaned
,
and
lubricated
with
G
-
E
D
50
H
47
lubricant
at
general
overhaul
periods
.
The
main
shaft
bearings
(
24
)
Figure
7
should
be removed
,
cleaned
,
and
lubricated
with
G
-
E
D
50
H
15
lubricant
at
general
overhaul
periods
.
Roller
and
Needle
Bearings
I
:
!
1
a
5
!
Refer
to
Figure
7
.
Bearings
in
the
cam
follower
(
6
)
,
latch
roller
(
9
)
,
and
cam
shaft
bearings
(
25
)
should
be
removed
from
the
mechanism
and
the inner
race
disassembled
.
They
should
then be
placed
in
a
container
of
clean
petroleum
solvent
or
similar
cleaner
.
DO NOT
USE
CARBON
TETROCHLORIDE
.
If
the
grease
in
the
bearings
has become
badly
oxidized
,
it
may
be
necessary
to
use
alcohol
(
type
used
for
thinning
shellac
)
to
remove
it
.
Ordinarily
,
by
agitating
the
bearings
in
the
cleaning
solution
,
and
using
a
stiff brush
to
remove
the
solid
particles
,
the
bearings
can
be
satisfactorily
cleaned
.
Do
not
handle the
bearings
with
bare
hands
as
deposits
from
the
skin
onto
the
bearings
are
inductive
to
corrosion
.
If
the
bearings
are
touched
,
the contamination
can
be
removed
by
washing
in
alcohol
.
After
the
bearings
have been
thoroughly
cleaned
,
spin
them
in
clean
new
light
machine
oil
until the
cleaner
or
solvent
is
entirely
removed
.
Allow
this
oil
to
drain
off
and then
repack
them
immediately
with
G
-
E
lubricant
D
50
H
15
being
sure
all
metal
parts
are
greased
.
The inner
races
should
be
assembled
.
Magne
-
Blast breakers
used
for
switching
arc
furnaces
or
capacitors
will
require
more
frequent
and
more
detailed
inspection
and maintenance
because
of
the
repetitive
nature
of
the
applications
.
The
following
schedule
is
recommended
for
such
breakers
:
I
I
A
.
Every
500
Operations
:
1
.
Remove
the
box
barriers
.
2
.
Wipe
all
insulating
parts
clean
of
smoke
deposit
and
dust with
a
clean
dry
cloth
,
including
the
bushings
,
and
the inside
of
the box
barriers
.
3
.
All
flat
parts
in
the throat
area
of
the
interrupters
should
be
thoroughly
cleaned
by using
sandpaper
.
This
cleaning
should
be
performed
any
time the
interrupter
is removed
.
The
arc
chute
sides
and
throat cooler
fins
should
not
be
cleaned
.
Whenever
the
interrupter
is
removed
,
loose
dust
and
dirt
should be
blown
out
before
re
-
i
If
it
becomes
necessary
to
clean
the
bearings
in
alcohol
(
shellac thinner
)
,
be
sure
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Breaker
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placing
arc
chutes
.
Throat
coolers
which
are
heavily
contaminated
should
be
replaced
.
4
.
Check
the
breaker
and
mechanism
adjustments
as
summarized
under
INSPECTION
AND
TEST
.
The
neces
-
sary
readjustments
should
be
made
as
described
under
ADJUSTMENTS
.
B
.
Every
2000
Operations
,
or
Every
Six
Months
Whichever
Comes
First
:
1
.
In
addition
to
the
servicing
done
each
500
operations
,
the
following
inspec
-
tion
should
be
made
and
work
done
when
required
.
2
.
Primary
Contacts
(
3
and
10
Figure
23
)
.
stationary
contact
fingers
and
mova
-
ble
contact
blocks
.
Badly
pitted
or
burned
contacts
should
be
replaced
.
(
Note
:
Burned
primary
contacts
in
-
dicate
the
probable
need
for
arcing
contact
replacement
.
)
If
the
contact
surfaces
are
only
roughened
or
galled
,
they
should
be
smoothed
with
crocus
doth
or
draw
-
filed
.
After
contact
dressing
the
primary
contacts
should
be
greased
lightly
with
D
50
H
47
.
6
.
Lubricate
the
breaker
operating
mech
-
anism
in
accordance
with
instructions
under
LUBRICATION
,
page
16
and
the
lubrication
chart
Figure
17
.
7
.
Inspect
all
wiring
for
tightness
of
connections
and
possible
damage
of
insulation
.
8
.
After
the
breaker
has
been
serviced
,
it
should
be
operated
manually
to
be
sure
there
is
no
binding
or
friction
and
that
the
breaker
contacts
can
move
to
the
fully
opened
and
fully
closed
positions
.
Its
electrical
oper
-
ation
should
then
be
checked
using
either
the
test
cabinet
or
the
test
couplers
.
C
.
After
Every
10
,
000
Operations
:
1
.
In
addition
to
the
servicing
done
each
2000
operations
,
the
interrupters
should
be
removed
from
the
breaker
and
disassembled
to
permit
a
detailed
inspection
of
insulation
,
blow
-
out
coils
,
arc
runners
and
assemblies
which
can
become
contaminated
by
arc
products
.
Jt
2
.
The
blow
-
out
coils
should
be
care
-
fully
examined
and
if
the
insulation
has
been
cracked
,
shrunk
or
eroded
from
arc
action
and
heat
so
that
the
turns
of
the
coils
are
not
fully
in
-
sulated
from
each
other
,
the
coils
should
be
replaced
.
All
connections
should
be
checked
for
tightness
.
3
.
The
arc
runners
should
be
inspected
and
replaced
when
the
arc
resistant
coating
on
the
runner
surface
has
been
penetrated
as
a
result
of
arc
erosion
.
~
4
.
Check
the
stationary
arc
contacts
to
assure
that
the
arcing
contacts
are
in
good
condition
and
that
their
con
-
nections
are
tight
.
5
.
Insulating
material
that
is
carbonized
and
cannot
be
satisfactorily
cleaned
should
be
replaced
.
6
.
Any
parts
damaged
or
severely
burned
and
/
or
eroded
from
arc
action
should
be
replaced
.
NOTE
:
Fine
cracks
may
develop
in
the
fins
of
the
arc
chute
sides
.
This
is
to
be
expected
with
ceramic
mate
-
rials
when
subjected
to
the
high
heat
of
an
arc
and
may
be
disregarded
unless
they
are
long
and
present
a
possibility
of
fin
sections
breaking
completely
off
.
Small
broken
corners
on
the
exhaust
end
of
the
arc
chute
will
not
interfere
with
its
performance
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Inspect
the
condition
of
the
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Contacts
(
5
and
20
Figure
8
)
.
When
the
arcing
contact
wipe
is
less
than
the
minimum
specified
under
ADJUSTMENTS
,
the
contacts
should
be
replaced
.
The
contacts
should
be
inspected
for
uneven
wear
and
/
or
damage
using
a
mirror
to
inspect
the
stationary
contacts
.
Normally
it
will
not
be
necessary
to
remove
the
interrupters
for
this
2000
opera
-
tion
servicing
unless
inadequate
wipe
or
contact
condition
indicate
a
need
for
replacement
.
If
the
interrupters
are
removed
,
the
contact
braids
,
and
other
parts
subject
to
arcing
should
be
checked
for
possible
cleaning
or
replacement
.
Do
not
grease
the
arcing
contacts
under
any
circumJ
3
.
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a
stances
.
4
.
The
breaker
and
operating
mechanism
should
be
carefully
inspected
for
loose
nuts
,
bolts
,
and
loose
or
damaged
set
screws
or
other
locking
devices
.
All
cam
,
latch
and
roller
surfaces
should
be
inspected
for
damage
or
excessive
wear
.
retainers
on
the
bottom
of
the
sta
-
tionary
contact
support
should
be
inspected
for
possible
need
of
re
-
placement
.
The
contacts
of
the
control
relay
(
17
)
Figure
6
,
shouldbeinspectedforwear
and
cleaned
if
necessary
.
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'
SisS
1
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buffer
blocks
and
their
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Magne
Blast
Circuit
Breaker
:
in
the
blocked
position
,
remove
the
box
barriers
(
1
)
Figure
8
.
assembled
to
the breaker
and the
interrupter
removed
as
described
under
INTERRUPTER
RE
-
MOVAL
AND
REPLACEMENT
page
16
.
To
disassemble
the
arc
chute
after
it
has
been
removed
from
the breaker
,
proceed
as
follows
:
and
can
also
be
disregarded
.
7
.
The
cup
bearing
and
the
contact
ring
at
the
hinge
point
of
the
contact
blade
should
be
disassembled
,
inspected
,
cleaned
,
and
relubricated
with
G
-
E
contact
lubricant
D
50
H
47
.
The
contact
ring
should
be
inspected
for
wear
and
replaced
when
reduced
in
thickness
to
less
than
1
/
32
"
.
When
reassembling
the
cup
bearing
,
be
sure
the
cotter
pin
is
properly
assembled
in
the castle
nut
on
the
hinge
pin
(
7
)
Figure
23
.
This
assures
proper
contactpressure
at
the
hinge
.
D
.
Every
20
,
000
Operations
or
Approximately
Every
Five
Years
-
Whichever
Comes
First
:
The
arc
chute
lifter
can
now
be
When
disassembling
the
arc
chute
and
its
components
some
small
washers
,
spacers
,
etc
.
,
will
be
found
that
cannot
be
identified
in
these instructions
.
NOTE
:
Care
should
be taken
to
collect
and
identify
these
items
so
they
can
be
reassembled
correctly
.
1
.
Remove
the
assembly
bolts
(
2
,
6
,
9
,
11
,
15
,
17
and
19
)
,
Figure
18
.
2
.
Remove
the side
brace
(
7
)
and
upper
brace
(
5
)
,
the
upper
pole
pieces
(
3
)
,
the
lower
pole
pieces
(
8
)
.
3
.
To
remove
the
upper
supports
(
12
)
,
and
upper
interrupter
support
(
14
)
remove
the
assembly
bolts
(
1
and
13
)
,
and the
bolted connection
between the
upper
in
-
terrupter
support
and the
blow
-
out
coil
.
4
.
Remove
the
assembly
bolt
(
22
)
to
remove
the
lower brace
(
10
)
.
5
.
Remove
the lower
interrupter
support
(
20
)
by
removing
the
assembly
bolts
(
21
)
Figure
18
and
the
connection
nut
(
8
)
Figure
20
.
6
.
At
this
point
,
the
side
shields
(
5
)
Figure
20
and
the
upper
arc
runner
assembly
can
be
removed
.
The throat
coolers
Figure
19
are
permanently
affixed
to
the side
shields
.
7
.
Further
disassembly
of
both
the
upper
and lower
arc
runner
assemblies
can
be
done
by removing
the
various
screws
and
assembly
bolts
(
not
illustrated
)
as
shown
in
Figure
19
.
8
.
The
arc
chute
sides
(
6
)
Figure
19
,
can
also
be
separated
for
inspection
.
Reassemble
the
interrupter
in
the
reverse
order
.
The
following
items
should
be noted
during
reassembly
:
The
breaker
should
be
given
a
general
inspection
and
overhaul
as
required
.
All
excessively
worn
parts
in
both
the mechanism and breaker
should be
replaced
.
Such
wear
will
usually
be
indicated when the breaker
cannot
be
adjusted
to
indicated
tolerances
.
This
overhaul
and
inspection
is
more
de
-
tailed
and
will
require
disassembly
of
mechanism
and
breaker
operating
parts
.
All
roller
and
needle
bearings
in
the
operating
mechanism
should be dis
-
assembled
,
cleaned
,
and
repacked
with
G
-
E
lubricant
D
50
H
15
as
de
-
scribed
under
LUBRICATION
.
1
.
2
.
a
3
.
The
stationary primary
contact
fin
-
gers
(
3
)
Figure
23
,
should
be dis
-
assembled
and
the silver
-
platedpivot
area
of
the
contact
and
contact
support
cleaned
and
lubricated with
G
-
E
lu
-
bricant
D
50
H
47
.
81
The breaker
and
operating
mechanism
should
be
serviced
as
described
for
every
2
,
000
operations
and
properly
adjusted
before
being
put
back
into
service
.
4
.
REPAIR
AND
REPLACEMENT
<
1
#
This section
covers
the
proper
method
of
removing
and
replacing
those
parts
of
the
breaker
subject
to
damage
and
wear
that
may
require
repair
or
replacement
at
the
installation
.
IM
-
PORTANT
:
UPON
COMPLETION
OF
ANY
REPAIR
WORK
,
ALL
BREAKER
AND
MECHANISM
AD
-
JUSTMENTS
MUST
BE
CHECKED
.
Refer
to
the
section
on
INSTALLATION
,
paying
particular
attention
to
ADJUSTMENTS
and
FINAL
INSPEC
-
TION
.
ARC
CHUTE
(
To
inspect
or
replace
blow
-
out
coils
and
arc
runners
)
:
With
the breaker
open
and the
closing
springs
1
.
The fins
of
the
arc
chute
sides
should be
equally
spaced
and
aligned
before
bolting
together
.
The
front
edge
(
along
the
runner
)
of
the
two
arc
chute
sides
should
be
parallel
and
in
line
.
The
gap
between the fins
at
the
rear
of
the
arc
chute sides
measured
at
least
1
"
in
from
the
back end
of
the
arc
chute
(
See
Figure
21
)
shouldbe
1
/
16
"
maximum
.
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