S&C PMH User manual

March 30, 2020
© S&C Electric Company 1995-2020, all rights reserved Instruction Sheet 663-500
Source-Transfer PMH Pad-Mounted Gear
Outdoor Distribution (14.4 kV and 25 kV)
With Micro-AT®Source-Transfer Control
Installation
Table of Contents
Section Page Section Page
Introduction
Qualified Persons ........................... 2
Read this Instruction Sheet ................... 2
Retain this Instruction Sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Proper Application .......................... 2
Warranty .................................. 2
Safety Information
Understanding Safety-Alert Messages........... 3
Following Safety Instructions .................. 3
Replacement Instructions and Labels ........... 3
Location of Safety Labels ..................... 4
Safety Precautions ......................... 6
Overview................................... 7
Shipping and Handling
Inspection ................................. 8
Packaging ................................. 8
Storage ................................... 8
Handling .................................. 8
Installation
Access to the Interior ........................ 9
Placement.................................10
Cable Terminations..........................11
S&C Current Sensors ........................15
Fault Indicators .............................17
Completing the Installation ....................17
Dielectric Testing ...........................19

2 S&C Instruction Sheet 663-500
Qualified Persons WARNING
Only qualified persons who are knowledgeable in the installation, operation, and
maintenance of overhead and underground electric distribution equipment, along
with all associated hazards, may install, operate, and maintain the equipment
covered by this publication. A qualified person is someone who is trained and
competent in:
• The skills and techniques necessary to distinguish exposed live parts from nonlive
parts of electrical equipment
• The skills and techniques necessary to determine the proper approach distances
corresponding to the voltages to which the qualified person will be exposed
• The proper use of special precautionary techniques, personal protective
equipment, insulated and shielding materials, and insulated tools for working on
or near exposed energized parts of electrical equipment
These instructions are intended ONLY for such qualified persons. They are
not intended to be a substitute for adequate training and experience in safety
procedures for this type of equipment.
Read this
Instruction Sheet NOTICE
Thoroughly and carefully read this instruction sheet and all materials included in the
product’s S&C Instruction Handbook before installing or operating your S&C Source-
Transfer PMH Pad-Mounted Gear. Familiarize yourself with the Safety Information
and Safety Precautions on pages 3 through 5. The latest version of this publication is
available online in PDF format at sandc.com/en/support/product-literature/.
Retain this
Instruction Sheet
This instruction sheet is a permanent part of your S&C Source-Transfer PMH Pad-Mounted
Gear. Designate a location where you can easily retrieve and refer to this publication.
Proper Application WARNING
The equipment in this publication is only intended for a specific application. The
application must be within the ratings furnished for the equipment.
Warranty The warranty and/or obligations described in S&C’s Price Sheet 150, “Standard Conditions
of Sale–Immediate Purchasers in the United States” (or Price Sheet 153, “Standard
Conditions of Sale–Immediate Purchasers Outside the United States”), plus any special
warranty provisions, as set forth in the applicable product-line specication bulletin,
are exclusive. The remedies provided in the former for breach of these warranties shall
constitute the immediate purchaser’s or end user’s exclusive remedy and a fulllment of
the seller’s entire liability. In no event shall the seller’s liability to the immediate purchaser
or end user exceed the price of the specic product that gives rise to the immediate
purchaser’s or end user’s claim. All other warranties, whether express or implied or
arising by operation of law, course of dealing, usage of trade or otherwise, are excluded.
The only warranties are those stated in Price Sheet 150 (or Price Sheet 153), and THERE
ARE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY EXPRESS WARRANTY OR OTHER OBLIGATION
PROVIDED IN PRICE SHEET 150 (OR PRICE SHEET 153) IS GRANTED ONLY TO THE
IMMEDIATE PURCHASER AND END USER, AS DEFINED THEREIN. OTHER THAN AN
END USER, NO REMOTE PURCHASER MAY RELY ON ANY AFFIRMATION OF FACT OR
PROMISE THAT RELATES TO THE GOODS DESCRIBED HEREIN, ANY DESCRIPTION
THAT RELATES TO THE GOODS, OR ANY REMEDIAL PROMISE INCLUDED IN PRICE
SHEET 150 (or PRICE SHEET 153.)
Introduction

S&C Instruction Sheet 663-500 3
Safety Information
Understanding
Safety-Alert
Messages
Several types of safety-alert messages may appear throughout this instruction sheet
and on labels and tags attached to the S&C Source-Transfer PMH Pad-Mounted Gear.
Familiarize yourself with these types of messages and the importance of these various
signal words:
DANGER
“DANGER” identifies the most serious and immediate hazards that will likely
result in serious personal injury or death if instructions, including recommended
precautions, are not followed.
WARNING
“WARNING” identifies hazards or unsafe practices that can result in serious
personal injury or death if instructions, including recommended precautions, are
not followed.
CAUTION
“CAUTION” identifies hazards or unsafe practices that can result in minor personal
injury if instructions, including recommended precautions, are not followed.
NOTICE
“NOTICE” identifies important procedures or requirements that can result in
product or property damage if instructions are not followed.
Following Safety
Instructions
If you do not understand any portion of this instruction sheet and need assistance, contact
your nearest S&C Sales Ofce or S&C Authorized Distributor. Their telephone numbers
are listed on S&C’s website sandc.com, or call the S&C Global Monitoring and Support
Center at 1-888-762-1100.
NOTICE
Read this instruction sheet thoroughly and carefully
before installing your S&C Source-Transfer PMH
Pad-Mounted Gear.
Replacement
Instructions
and Labels
If additional copies of this instruction sheet are needed, contact your nearest S&C Sales
Ofce, S&C Authorized Distributor, S&C Headquarters, or S&C Electric Canada Ltd.
It is important that any missing, damaged, or faded labels on the equipment be replaced
immediately. Replacement labels are available by contacting your nearest S&C Sales
Office, S&C Authorized Distributor, S&C Headquarters, or S&C Electric Canada Ltd.

4 S&C Instruction Sheet 663-500
Safety Information
A
A
B
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C
E
C
D
D
Hazardous voltage—more than 4000 volts.
Failure to follow these instructions will likely
cause shock, burns, or death.
• ALWAYS consider all circuits and component
parts live until completely de-energized, tested,
grounded, and tagged or properly identified.
• Do not work on or near this equipment
unless you:
(1) Know and obey your employer’s work
rules and S&C’s instruction sheetsd (in
Compartment 1); and
(2) Know the hazards involved with this
high-voltage equipment.
• ALWAYS use proper personal protective
equipment, protective devices, and tools
suitable for the assigned task.
d Note: Additional instruction sheets are available free of charge
from S&C by calling [phone].
Ç
DANGER
G-6503R1
DANGER
KEEP AWAY
Hazardous voltage—more
than 4000 volts.
Will shock, burn, or cause
death.
•Qualiedpersonsonly.
•Ifopen,immediatelycall
electriccompany.
G-6500
WARNING
Do not leave barrier in this position
for more than one week.
Barrier damage could result
which can cause flashover and
injury. G-6399
WARNING
KEEP OUT
Hazardous voltage inside.
Can shock, burn, or cause
death.
If open or unlocked,
immediately call electric
company.
G-6398
DRAWING NO.
G-9137
DESCRIPTION DRAWING NO.
DUAL PURPOSE BARRIER LABEL AND CABLE TIE REMOVAL LABEL
15 & 25KV PMH
G-9137
PROPRIETARYSTATEMENT: THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL PREVIOUS ISSUES ARE THE SECRET AND CONFIDENTIAL PROPERTY OF S&C ELECTRIC COMPANY(“S&C”), 6601 NORTH RIDGE BOULEVARD, CHICAGO,ILLINOIS,
AND NEITHER RECEIPT NOR POSSESSION THEREOF INFERS OR TRANSFERS ANY RIGHT IN OR LICENSE TOUSE THIS DOCUMENT, THE SUBJECT MATTERTHEREOF, OR ANY DESIGN OR TECHNICAL INFORMATION
SHOWN THEREON, OR ANY RIGHTTO REPRODUCE THIS DOCUMENT OR ANY PARTTHEREOF. NEITHERTHIS DOCUMENT NOR ANY INFORMATION CONTAINEDTHEREIN MAY BE COPIED, REPRODUCED,OR OTHERWISE
USED OR DISCLOSED TO ANY OTHER PARTY WITHOUT FIRST OBTAININGTHE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF S&C. THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED UNDER THE EXPRESS CONDITIONTHAT IT WILL BE HELD IN
CONFIDENCE BY THE RECIPIENT,THAT IT IS SUBJECTTO RETURN UPON DEMAND, AND THATIT WILL NOT BE USED IN ANY WAYDETRIMENTAL TO S&C.
SCALE MATERIAL:
S&C SPEC. NO.
DESCRIPTION
.004 WHITE VINYL W/ .001 MYLAR LAMINATION ACRYLIC
BASE ADHESIVE. S&C SPEC, MSP-0083
REVISIONS
FULL
NO. DATE NOTICE NO.
DRAWN BY FINISH:
S&C SPEC. NO.
DESCRIPTION
OTHER. SEE BELOW
000 1-17-05 84823
MN
CH. BY TYP. PMX MES
EFH. OPTION PMH
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED:
DECIMAL DIMS TO BE !
.031
APP. BY NEXT
ASSEMBLY
PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
FRACTIONAL DIMS TOBE !
AK
ANGLES TO BE !
DAT E
USED ON
WHEN CHECKED, BREAK ALL CORNERS g
1-17-05
WHEN CHECKED, REMOVEALL BURRS g
sS&C ELECTRIC COMPANY
G E N E R A L O F F I C E S • C H I C A G O
5.0
G-9137
.125
R. TYP
3.375
Specialists in Electric Power Switching and Protection
NOTICE
1.0
HANG THIS DUAL PURPOSE BARRIER
ON THE SWITCH BARRIER MOUNTING
ANGLE AND REMOVE THE CABLE TIES
FROM THE INTERPHASE BARRIERS
BEFORE ENGERGIZING THE SWITCH-
GEAR.
WHITE CHARACTERS ON
BLACK BACKGROUND
BLACK CHARACTERS ON
WHITE BACKGROUND
Location of Safety Labels
Doors
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S&C Instruction Sheet 663-500 5
Safety Information
Reorder Information for Safety Labels
Location Safety Alert Message Description Part Number
ADANGER Hazardous voltage —more than 400 volts . . . G-6503
BDANGER Storage and handling of spare fuses G-5147-2R1
CDANGER Switches may be energized . . . G-6501
DDANGER Keep away. . . G-6500
EWARNING Do not leave barrier in this position . . . G-6399
FNOTICE Hang this dual purpose barrier . . . G-9137
GWARNING Live switching with Uni-Rupter . . . G-6369
HWARNING Keep out . . . G-6398
A
A
G
G
C
C
D
Hazardous voltage—more than 4000 volts.
Failure to follow these instructions will likely
cause shock, burns, or death.
• ALWAYS consider all circuits and component
parts live until completely de-energized, tested,
grounded, and tagged or properly identified.
• Do not work on or near this equipment
unless you:
(1) Know and obey your employer’s work
rules and S&C’s instruction sheetsd (in
Compartment 1); and
(2) Know the hazards involved with this
high-voltage equipment.
• ALWAYS use proper personal protective
equipment, protective devices, and tools
suitable for the assigned task.
d Note: Additional instruction sheets are available free of charge
from S&C by calling [phone].
Ç
DANGER
G-6503R1
DANGER
KEEP AWAY
Hazardous voltage—more
than 4000 volts.
Will shock, burn, or cause
death.
•Qualiedpersonsonly.
•Ifopen,immediatelycall
electriccompany.
G-6500
E
WARNING
Do not leave barrier in this position
for more than one week.
Barrier damage could result
which can cause flashover and
injury. G-6399