Powell PowlVac 1200 User manual

01.4IB.50026A PowlVac®Electrically
Operated Ground and Test Device
5kV & 15kV, up to 50kA
per ConEd Specification EO-2022-15
for ConEd CUSTOMER
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PowlVac® Electrically Operated 5kV & 15kV G&T Device
per ConEd Specication EO-2022-15 for ConEd CUSTOMER
Contact Information
Powell Electrical Systems, Inc.
www.powellind.com
[e-mail]
Service Division
PO Box 12818
Houston, Texas 77217-2818
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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Signal Words
As stated in ANSI Z535.4-2007, the signal word is
a word that calls attention to the safety sign and
designates a degree or level of hazard seriousness.
The signal words for product safety signs are
“Danger”, “Warning”, “Caution” and “Notice”.
These words are defined as:
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
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DANGER
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WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
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CAUTION
CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol,
indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
CAUTION, used without the safety alert
symbol, is used to address practices not
related to personal injury.
CAUTION
NOTICE
NOTICE is used to address practices not related
to personal injury.
Qualified Person
For the purposes of this manual, a qualified
person, as stated in NFPA 70E®, is one who has
skills and knowledge related to the construction
and operation of the electrical equipment and
installations and has received safety training to
recognize and avoid the hazards involved. In
addition to the above qualifications, one must also
be:
1. trained and authorized to energize,
deenergize, clear, ground, and tag circuits
and equipment in accordance with
established safety practices.
2. trained in the proper care and use of
personal protective equipment (PPE)
such as rubber gloves, hard hat, safety
glasses or face shields, flash clothing, etc.,
in accordance with established safety
practices.
3. trained in rendering first aid if necessary.

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Ch 1 General Information ................................................................................................1
A. Scope ...............................................................................................................................................................2
B. InStructIon BulletInS AvAIlABle electronIcAlly ....................................................................................................2
Ch 2 Safety .......................................................................................................................3
A. SAfe Work condItIon .........................................................................................................................................3
B. SAfety GuIdelIneS ...............................................................................................................................................3
c. GenerAl ............................................................................................................................................................4
d. SpecIfIc .............................................................................................................................................................4
e. SAfety lABelS ....................................................................................................................................................5
Ch 3 Equipment Description ............................................................................................6
A. GenerAl ............................................................................................................................................................6
B. rAtInG ..............................................................................................................................................................6
c. prImAry dISconnect StABS ..................................................................................................................................6
d. Ground mAkInG SWItch ......................................................................................................................................6
e. Stored enerGy mechAnISm ..................................................................................................................................7
f. teSt portS ..................................................................................................................................................... 15
G. leverInG-IndevIce .......................................................................................................................................... 15
h. InterlockInG ................................................................................................................................................... 16
I. ShutterS ........................................................................................................................................................ 16
J. operAtInG coIlS .............................................................................................................................................. 16
1) Closing Coil .............................................................................................................................................................................16
2) Shunt Trip Coil ........................................................................................................................................................................16
k. control relAy ............................................................................................................................................... 17
l. trIp pAddle Interlock SWItch ........................................................................................................................... 17
m. remote control Box ...................................................................................................................................... 17
n. key lockS ...................................................................................................................................................... 17
1) Key Lock “K1” (Keys KCF and KB) ........................................................................................................................................17
2) Key Lock “K2” (Keys KB and KC) ..........................................................................................................................................19
3) Key Lock “K3” (Key KC) ..........................................................................................................................................................19
4) Key Lock “K4” (Keys KB and KD) ..........................................................................................................................................19
5) Key Lock “K5” (Key KD) ..........................................................................................................................................................20
o. control Selector SWItch ................................................................................................................................ 20
p. pAdlockABle cover ......................................................................................................................................... 20
Q. InterchAnGeABIlIty .......................................................................................................................................... 20
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Ch 4 Installation .............................................................................................................21
A. receIvInG ........................................................................................................................................................ 21
B. hAndlInG ....................................................................................................................................................... 21
c. StorAGe ......................................................................................................................................................... 21
d. electrIcAl operAtIon check ............................................................................................................................. 22
1) Test the Closing Operation of the Ground and Test Device .........................................................................................22
2) Test the Opening Operation of the Ground and Test Device ......................................................................................23
e. InSertInG Ground And teSt devIce Into SWItchGeAr eQuIpment ............................................................................ 23
1) Inserting Ground & Test Device Into Upper Compartment .........................................................................................23
2) Racking Ground & Test Device to the Connected Position ..........................................................................................23
3) Moving the Ground and Test Device from the Connected Position to the Disconnected Position ....................24
4) Removing the Ground and Test Device from the Upper Switchgear Compartment .............................................24
Ch 5 Operating Procedures ............................................................................................25
A. ApplyInG Ground ............................................................................................................................................ 25
B. removInG Ground .......................................................................................................................................... 28
c. procedure for teStInG feeder .......................................................................................................................... 29
d. teStInG portS ................................................................................................................................................. 31
e. removInG teSt proBeS ..................................................................................................................................... 31
Ch 6 Maintenance ..........................................................................................................34
A. GenerAl deScrIptIon ....................................................................................................................................... 34
1) Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................34
2) Inspection and Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................................34
B. mechAnISm AreA ............................................................................................................................................. 35
1) Mechanical Operation .........................................................................................................................................................35
2) Lubrication .............................................................................................................................................................................35
3) Mechanism Adjustments .....................................................................................................................................................38
4) Electrical Operation ..............................................................................................................................................................39
c. GroundInG SWItch AreA .................................................................................................................................. 39
1) Routine Maintenance ...........................................................................................................................................................39
2) Moving Contact Adjustments .............................................................................................................................................39
d. hIGh potentIAl teStS ....................................................................................................................................... 40
1) High Voltage Insulation Integrity ......................................................................................................................................40
2) Control Voltage Insulation Integrity .................................................................................................................................41
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Ch 7 Recommended Renewal Parts and Replacement Procedures ..............................42
A. orderInG InStructIonS ..................................................................................................................................... 42
B. recommended reneWAl pArtS .......................................................................................................................... 42
c. replAcement procedureS ................................................................................................................................. 43
1) Grounding Switch Movable Contact ................................................................................................................................43
2) Grounding Switch Stationary Contacts ...........................................................................................................................43
3) Closing Coil Assembly ...........................................................................................................................................................44
4) Charging Motor Assembly ..................................................................................................................................................44
5) Shunt Trip Coil ........................................................................................................................................................................45
6) Control Relay ..........................................................................................................................................................................45
7) Latch Check Switch ...............................................................................................................................................................46
8) Trip Paddle Interlock Switch ................................................................................................................................................46
9) Motor Cutoff Switch Assembly ...........................................................................................................................................47
10) Auxiliary Switch .....................................................................................................................................................................47
11) Primary Contact Spring Assembly .....................................................................................................................................48
12) Ground Shoe Finger Assembly ...........................................................................................................................................48
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Figure 1 Ground & Test Device with Probes .................................................................8
Figure 2a Ground & Test Device Right View with Lower Primaries ...............................9
Figure 2b Ground & Test Device Right View with Upper Primaries ...............................9
Figure 3 Mechanism - Top View ..................................................................................11
Figure 4 Mechanism - Left View .................................................................................12
Figure 5 Mechanism and Trip Linkages .....................................................................13
Figure 6 Cam and Fundamental Link Positions .........................................................14
Figure 7 Test Ports ......................................................................................................15
Figure 8 Remote Control Box .....................................................................................17
Figure 9 Control Scheme ............................................................................................18
Figure 10 Ground & Test Device in Shipping Carton ...................................................21
Figure 11 Inserting KCF Key into Key Lock K1 ..............................................................25
Figure 12 Key KB into Key Lock K2 and Depressing Manual Trip Push Button ...........26
Figure 13 Inserting Key KC into Key Lock K3 ................................................................26
Figure 14 Transfer Key KC to Key Lock K2 ....................................................................26
Figure 15 Transfer Key KB to Key Lock K1 ....................................................................27
Figure 16 Selector Switch in Off Position .....................................................................27
Figure 17 Connecting Control Box to Device ...............................................................27
Figure 18 Selector Switch in Closed Position ...............................................................27
Figure 19 Press Close on Control Box ...........................................................................28
Figure 20 Inserting Key KB into Key Lock K1 ................................................................28
Figure 21 Key KCF is Released from Key Lock K1 .........................................................28
Figure 22 Press Open on Control Box ..........................................................................28
Figure 23 Key KD in Key Lock K5 with Shutters Unlocked ............................................30
Figure 24 Test Probes Installed ....................................................................................30
Figure 25 Mechanism for Lubrication Call Outs ..........................................................37
Figure 26 Mechanism Detail - Right Side .....................................................................38
Figure 27 Ground Switch Contacts ..............................................................................40
Tables
Table A Lubrication .........................................................................................................36
Table B Recommended Renewal Parts ............................................................................42
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General Information
01.4IB.50026A
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WARNING
The equipment described in this document may contain high voltages and currents which can
cause serious injury or death.
The equipment is designed for use, installation, and maintenance by knowledgeable users of such
equipment having experience and training in the field of high voltage electricity. This document
and all other documentation shall be fully read, understood, and all warnings and cautions
shall be abided by. If there are any discrepancies or questions, the user shall contact Powell
immediately at 1.800.480.7273.
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WARNING
Before any adjustment, servicing, part replacement, or any other act is performed requiring
physical contact with the electrical working components or wiring of this equipment, the power
supply must be disconnected. Failure to follow this warning may result in injury or death.
NOTICE
The information in this instruction bulletin is not intended to explain all details or variations of the
Powell equipment, nor to provide for every possible contingency or hazard to be met in connection
with installation, testing, operation, and maintenance of the equipment. For additional
information and instructions for particular problems, which are not presented sufficiently for the
user’s purposes, contact Powell at 1.800.480.7273.
Powell reserves the right to discontinue and to change specifications at any time without incurring
any obligation to incorporate new features in products previously sold.
NOTICE
Ch 1 General Information

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01.4IB.50026A
A. Scope
The information in this instruction bulletin
describes the following PowlVac®Electrically
Operated 15kV Ground & Test Device:
• PV-E 60600G98 - 1200, 2000, & 3000A
• PV-E 60600G99 - 1200, 2000, & 3000A
The information in this instruction bulletin is
intended to provide information required to
properly operate and maintain the
PowlVac Ground & Test Device described in
Ch 1 General Information, A. Scope.
This instruction bulletin provides:
1. Safety guidelines
2. General descriptions of the operation and
maintenance of the ground & test device
3. Instructions for installation and placing the
ground & test device into service
4. Instructions for part replacement
5. Information for ordering renewal parts
6. Illustrations, photographs, and description
of the ground and test device
The illustrations contained in this document
may not represent the exact construction
details of each particular type of ground and
test device. The illustrations in this document
are provided as general information to aid in
showing component locations only.
All illustrations are shown using deenergized
equipment.
Be sure to follow the appropriate safety
precaution while handling any of the
equipment. Failure to do so may result in
serious injury or death.
!
WARNING
To the extent required, the products described
herein meet the applicable ANSI, IEEE, and
NEMA Standards; however, no such assurance
is given with respect to local codes and
ordinances which may vary greatly.
B. InStructIon BulletInS AvAIlABle electronIcAlly
For more information visit www.powellind.com.
To contact the Powell Service Division call
1.800.480.7273 or 713.944.6900, or email
[e-mail].