Powell PowlVac 38 Training manual

Instruction Bulletin - 01.4IB.65090A
PowlVac 38™ CDS Electrically Operated
Ground & Test Device
per ConEd Specification EO-2022-15
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Ground & Test Device per ConEd Specication EO-2022-15
01.4IB.65090A
Contact Information
Powell Electrical Systems, Inc.
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.
!
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. Ground And teSt devIce operAtIon .....................................................................................................................6
1) Closing ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2) Opening ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
c. key lockS .........................................................................................................................................................9
1) Key Lock “K1” (Keys KCF and KB) .......................................................................................................................................... 9
2) Key Lock “K2” (Keys KB and KC) ............................................................................................................................................ 9
3) Key Lock “K3” (Key KC) ............................................................................................................................................................ 9
4) Key Lock “K4” (Keys KB and KD) ..........................................................................................................................................10
5) Key Lock “K5” (Key KD) ..........................................................................................................................................................10
d. control Selector SWItch ................................................................................................................................ 10
e. InterchAnGeABIlIty .......................................................................................................................................... 10
Ch 4 Installation .............................................................................................................12
A. receIvInG ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
B. hAndlInG ....................................................................................................................................................... 12
c. StorAGe ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
d. plAcInG the Ground And teSt devIce Into ServIce .............................................................................................. 13
1) High Voltage Insulation Integrity ......................................................................................................................................13
2) Vacuum Integrity ...................................................................................................................................................................14
3) Control Voltage Insulation Integrity .................................................................................................................................16
4) Electrical Operation Check ..................................................................................................................................................16
e. InSertInG Ground And teSt devIce Into SWItchGeAr equIpment ............................................................................ 17
1) Electrical Ground and Test Device Inspection ................................................................................................................17
Contents

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Ch 5 Operating Procedures ............................................................................................18
A. ApplyInG Ground ............................................................................................................................................ 18
B. removInG Ground .......................................................................................................................................... 19
c. procedure for teStInG feeder .......................................................................................................................... 21
d. removInG teSt proBeS ..................................................................................................................................... 22
Ch 6 Maintenance ..........................................................................................................24
A. GenerAl deScrIptIon ....................................................................................................................................... 24
1) Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................24
2) Inspection and Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................................24
3) Lubrication .............................................................................................................................................................................25
Ch 7 Recommended Renewal Parts and Replacement Procedures ..............................26
A. orderInG InStructIonS ..................................................................................................................................... 26
B. replAcement procedureS ................................................................................................................................ 26
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Figures
Figure 1 Remote Control Box .......................................................................................6
Figure 2 PowlVac 38™ CDS Ground & Test Device - "ConEd" Version ..........................7
Figure 3 PowlVac 38™CDS Ground & Test Device Front Close Up -
"Customer" Version ........................................................................................8
Figure 4 PowlVac 38™CDS Ground and Test Device (Rear View) -
"ConEd" Version with Upper Primary Disconnecting Devices ....................11
Figure 5 PowlVac 38™CDS Ground and Test Device (Rear View) -
"Customer" Version with Lower Primary Disconnecting Devices ...............11
Figure 6 Ground and Test Device on Overhead Crane ..............................................12
Figure 7 Test Probe and Cable ....................................................................................21
Tables
Table A Field Dielectric Test Values .................................................................................14

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General Information
01.4IB.65090A
Ch 1 General Information
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WARNING
The equipment described in this document may contain high voltages and currents which can
cause death or serious injury.
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
Prior to adjustments, servicing, maintenance, or any act requiring the operator to make physical
contact with the equipment, the power source must be disconnected and the equipment grounded.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
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

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Ground & Test Device per ConEd Specication EO-2022-15
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A. Scope
The information in this instruction bulletin
describes the following PowlVac 38™ CDS
Electrically Operated Ground & Test Device:
• 38GT40CDSD - "Con Ed" Version
• 38GT40CDSE - Con Ed "Customer" Version
The information in this instruction bulletin
is intended to provide details required to
properly operate and maintain the
PowlVac 38 CDS 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 photos and illustrations are shown using
deenergized equipment.
Follow the appropriate safety precautions
while handling any of the equipment. Failure
to do so may result in death or serious injury.
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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
Changes to the instruction bulletin may be
implemented at any time and without notice.
Go to powellind.com to ensure use of the current
instruction bulletin for Powell equipment.
NOTICE
For more information visit powellind.com. To
contact the Powell Service Division call
1.800.480.7273 or 713.944.6900, or email
[email protected]om.
For specific questions or comments pertaining
to this instruction bulletin email
[e-mail] with the IB number
in the subject line.