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01.4IB.77000B
PowlVac-ND®Vacuum Circuit Breaker
5kV / 1200A & 2000A / 36kA & 50kA
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Contact Information
Powell Electrical Systems, Inc.
powellind.com
[e-mail]
Service Division
PO Box 12818
Houston, Texas 77121-2818
713.944.6900 phone
713.948.4569 fax

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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”, and “Caution”. These
words are defined as:
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
!
DANGER
!
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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Contents
Ch 1 General Information ................................................................................................1
A. Scope ...............................................................................................................................................................2
B. purpoSe ............................................................................................................................................................2
c. InStructIon BulletInS AvAIlABle electronIcAlly ....................................................................................................2
D. ASSocIAteD BulletInS ..........................................................................................................................................2
Ch 2 Safety .......................................................................................................................3
A. SAfe Work conDItIon .........................................................................................................................................3
B. SAfety GuIDelIneS ...............................................................................................................................................3
c. GenerAl ............................................................................................................................................................4
D. SpecIfIc .............................................................................................................................................................4
e. X-rAyS .............................................................................................................................................................5
f. SAfety lABelS ....................................................................................................................................................5
Ch 3 Equipment Description ............................................................................................6
A. GenerAl DeScrIptIon ..........................................................................................................................................6
B. the StoreD enerGy MechAnISM ............................................................................................................................6
1) Mechanical Description ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
2) Electrical Description ............................................................................................................................................................15
c. rAckInG MechAnISM ........................................................................................................................................ 16
1) General Description ..............................................................................................................................................................16
2) Closed Door Racking Mechanism .....................................................................................................................................18
D. cIrcuIt BreAker coMpArtMent InterfAceS .......................................................................................................... 18
1) Primary Disconnecting Devices .........................................................................................................................................18
2) Secondary Disconnecting Devices ....................................................................................................................................19
3) MOC (Mechanism Operated Cell Switch) Actuator .......................................................................................................19
4) TOC (Truck Operated Cell Switch) Actuator ....................................................................................................................19
5) Ground Connection ..............................................................................................................................................................19
6) Shutter Rollers ........................................................................................................................................................................19
7) Anti-Rollout Latch .................................................................................................................................................................19
e. vAcuuM InterrupterS ....................................................................................................................................... 20
f. vAcuuM Interrupter connectIonS ..................................................................................................................... 20
Ch 4 Installation .............................................................................................................21
A. receIvInG ........................................................................................................................................................ 21
B. hAnDlInG ....................................................................................................................................................... 21
c. StorAGe ......................................................................................................................................................... 22
D. plAcInG the cIrcuIt BreAker Into ServIce ........................................................................................................... 23
1) High Voltage Insulation Integrity ......................................................................................................................................23
2) Vacuum Integrity ...................................................................................................................................................................24
3) Control Voltage Insulation Integrity .................................................................................................................................25
4) Mechanical Operation Check .............................................................................................................................................26
5) Electrical Operation Check ..................................................................................................................................................27
6) Racking Mechanism Check .................................................................................................................................................28

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e. InSertInG the cIrcuIt BreAker Into the cIrcuIt BreAker coMpArtMent ................................................................... 28
1) Prior to Inserting the Circuit Breaker into the Circuit Breaker Compartment .........................................................29
2) Inserting the Circuit Breaker to the Test/Disconnected Position ...............................................................................30
3) Inserting the Circuit Breaker to the Connected Position ..............................................................................................31
f. reMovInG the cIrcuIt BreAker froM the cIrcuIt BreAker coMpArtMent ................................................................ 32
1) Removing the Circuit Breaker from the Connected to the Test/Disconnected Position .......................................33
2) Removing the Circuit Breaker from the Test/Disconnected Position out of the
Circuit Breaker Compartment ............................................................................................................................................33
3) Remote Racking ....................................................................................................................................................................33
Ch 5 Maintenance ..........................................................................................................34
A. GenerAl DeScrIptIon ....................................................................................................................................... 34
1) Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................34
2) Inspection and Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................................35
B. MechAnISM AreA ............................................................................................................................................. 36
1) Mechanical Operation .........................................................................................................................................................36
2) Lubrication ..............................................................................................................................................................................36
3) Closing Spring Removal .......................................................................................................................................................40
4) Slow Closing of Mechanism ................................................................................................................................................41
5) Mechanism Adjustments .....................................................................................................................................................41
6) Electrical Operation ..............................................................................................................................................................46
c. vAcuuM Interrupter AnD contAct AreA ............................................................................................................ 46
1) Vacuum Interrupter and Contact Erosion .......................................................................................................................46
2) Sliding Contact Finger Wear ...............................................................................................................................................47
3) Vacuum Integrity ...................................................................................................................................................................47
4) Mechanical Adjustment of Vacuum Interrupters ................................................................................................................47
D. optIonAl MAIntenAnce proceDureS .................................................................................................................. 47
1) High Potential Tests ..............................................................................................................................................................47
2) Timing .....................................................................................................................................................................................48
3) Primary Resistance Check ...................................................................................................................................................48
Ch 6 Recommended Renewal Parts and Replacement Procedures ..............................49
A. orDerInG InStructIonS ..................................................................................................................................... 49
B. recoMMenDeD reneWAl pArtS .......................................................................................................................... 49
c. replAceMent proceDureS ................................................................................................................................. 50
1) Vacuum Interrupter Assembly ............................................................................................................................................50
2) Closing Coil Assembly ...........................................................................................................................................................50
3) Primary Shunt Trip Coil Assembly ......................................................................................................................................50
4) Secondary Shunt Trip Coil Assembly .................................................................................................................................50
5) Undervoltage Device Assembly .........................................................................................................................................50
6) Charging Motor Assembly ..................................................................................................................................................50
7) Anti-Pump Relay Assembly .................................................................................................................................................50
8) Latch Check Switch ...............................................................................................................................................................50
9) Motor Cutoff Switch Assembly ...........................................................................................................................................50
10) Auxiliary Switch .....................................................................................................................................................................50

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Figures
Figure 1 PowlVac-ND Circuit Breaker - Exterior View ..................................................8
Figure 2 PowlVac-ND® Circuit Breaker - Interior View .................................................9
Figure 3 Cam and Fundamental Linkage Positions ...................................................10
Figure 4 Mechanism and Trip Linkages .....................................................................11
Figure 5 Operation Sequence ....................................................................................13
Figure 6 Typical AC/DC Control Scheme ....................................................................14
Figure 7 Closed Door Racking Mechanism & Interlock .............................................18
Figure 8 Circuit Breaker in Shipping Carton ..............................................................21
Figure 9 Circuit Breaker on Crane ..............................................................................22
Figure 10 Racking of the Circuit Breaker .....................................................................30
Figure 11 Secondary Disconnecting Device ................................................................32
Figure 12 PowlVac-ND®Circuit Breaker Test Position .................................................32
Figure 13 Racking Handle Insertion ............................................................................32
Figure 14 Circuit Breaker Removal Applying the Anti-Rollout Latch ..........................33
Figure 15 Lubrication ...................................................................................................38
Figure 16 Lubrication (cont) .........................................................................................39
Figure 17 Main Closing Spring Assembly Compressed for Removal ...........................40
Figure 18 Main Closing Spring Assembly Installed .....................................................40
Figure 19 Primary & Secondary Trip Prop Adjustment ...............................................42
Figure 20 Feeler Gauge ................................................................................................43
Figure 21 Latch Check Switch Adjustment ...................................................................44
Figure 22 Measurement of Open Position ...................................................................46
Figure 23 Measurement of Closed Position .................................................................46
Figure 24 Primary Current Path ...................................................................................51
Figure 25 Control Devices ............................................................................................53
Tables
Table A Field Dielectric Test Values .................................................................................23
Table B Lubrication .........................................................................................................37
Table C Timing .................................................................................................................48
Table D Primary Resistance .............................................................................................48
Table E Primary Current Path ..........................................................................................51
Table F Control Devices ...................................................................................................52
Table G Miscellaneous Parts ...........................................................................................54

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General Information
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.
!
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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General Information
PowlVac-ND® Vacuum Circuit Breaker
A. Scope
This instruction bulletin is intended to assist
users in the design and safe operation of these
PowlVac-ND® circuit breakers:
• 05PV36SNDX, 1200 & 2000A
• 05PV50SNDX, 1200 & 2000A
B. purpoSe
This instruction bulletin is intended to provide
the information required to properly operate
and maintain the circuit breakers described in
Ch 1 General Information, A. Scope.
This instruction bulletin provides:
1. Guidelines for safety.
2. General descriptions of the operation and
maintenance of the circuit breakers.
3. Instructions for installation and placing the
circuit breakers into service.
4. Instructions for part replacement.
5. Renewal parts lists.
The illustrations contained in this document
may not represent the exact construction
details of each particular type of circuit breaker.
The illustrations in this document are provided
as general information to aid in showing
component locations.
All illustrations and photos 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 because they vary greatly.
c. 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
To contact the Powell Service Division call
1.800.480.7273 or 713.944.6900, or email
[e-mail].
For specific questions or comments pertaining
to this instruction bulletin email
[e-mail] with the
Instruction Bulletin number in the subject line.
D. ASSocIAteD BulletInS
• 01.4IB.78000A PowlVac-ND® Metal-Clad
Switchgear
• 01.4IB.78200 PowlVac-NDAR® Arc Resistant
Switchgear
• 01.4IB.51808A Vacuum Type Remote
Racking Device (51897G29)