Siemens Type Vector User manual

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Type Vector®
manual group-operated switch
instruction manual
Installation operation maintenance E50001-F710-A420-X-4A00

Important
The information contained herein is
general in nature and not intended for
specific application purposes. It does not
relieve the user of responsibility to use
sound practices in application, installation,
operation and maintenance of the
equipment purchased. Siemens reserves
the right to make changes in the
specifications shown herein or to make
improvements at any time without notice
or obligations. Should a conflict arise
between the general information
contained in this publication and the
contents of drawings or supplementary
material or both, the latter shall take
precedence.
Qualified person
For the purpose of this manual a qualified
person is one who is familiar with the
installation, construction or operation of
the equipment and the hazards involved.
In addition, this person has the following
qualifications:
Is trained and authorized to
de-energize, clear, ground and tag
circuits and equipment in accordance
with established safety procedures.
Is trained in the proper care and use of
protective equipment, such as: rubber
gloves, hard hat, safety glasses or face
shields, flash clothing, etc., in
accordance with established safety
practices.
Is trained in rendering first aid.
Further, a qualified person shall also be
familiar with the proper use of special
precautionary techniques, personal
protective equipment, insulating and
shielding materials and insulated tools and
test equipment. Such persons are
permitted to work within limited approach
of exposed live parts operating at 50 volts
or more, and shall, at a minimum, be
additionally trained in all of the following:
The skills and techniques necessary to
distinguish exposed energized parts
from other parts of electric equipment.
The skills and techniques necessary to
determine the nominal voltage of
exposed live parts.
The approach distances specified in
NFPA 70E and the corresponding
voltages to which the qualified person
will be exposed.
The decision-making process necessary
to determine the degree and extent of
the hazard and the personal protective
equipment and job planning necessary
to perform the task safely.
Arc flash hazard and hazardous voltages.
Will cause death, serious injury or property damage.
Always de-energize and ground the equipment before
maintenance. Read and understand this instruction manual
before using equipment. Maintenance should be performed only
by qualified personnel. The use of unauthorized parts in the
repair of the equipment or tampering by unqualified personnel
will result in dangerous conditions which will cause death, severe
injury or equipment damage. Follow all safety instructions
contained herein.
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Table of contents
Introduction 4 - 5
General description 6 - 7
Receiving, handling and storage 8 - 10
Installation 11 - 12
Operating handle adjustment procedure 13
Operational check out instructions 14 - 15
Maintenance 16 - 17
Note:
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. Should further
information be desired or should particular
problems arise that are not covered
sufficiently for the purchaser’s purposes,
the matter should be referred to the local
sales office.
The contents of this instruction manual
shall not become part of or modify any
prior or existing agreement, commitment
or relationship. The sales contract contains
the entire obligation of Siemens Energy,
Inc. The warranty contained in the contract
between the parties is the sole warranty of
Siemens Energy, Inc. Any statements
contained herein do not create new
warranties or modify the existing warranty.
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Introduction
Introduction
The type Vector® manual group-operated
switch is designed to meet all applicable
ANSI, NEMA and IEEE standards.
Successful application and operation of
this equipment depends as much upon
proper installation and maintenance by the
user as it does upon the proper design and
fabrication by Siemens.
The purpose of this instruction manual is
to assist the user in developing safe and
efficient procedures for the installation,
maintenance and use of the equipment.
Contact the nearest Siemens
representative if any additional
information is desired.
Arc flash hazard and hazardous voltages.
Will cause death, serious injury or property damage.
Always de-energize and ground the equipment before
maintenance. Read and understand this instruction manual
before using equipment. Maintenance should be performed only
by qualified personnel. The use of unauthorized parts in the
repair of the equipment or tampering by unqualified personnel
will result in dangerous conditions which will cause death, severe
injury or equipment damage. Follow all safety instructions
contained herein.
Arc flash hazard, hazardous voltages and high-speed moving
parts.
Will cause death, serious injury or property damage.
To avoid arc flash burns, electrical shock and entanglement in
moving parts, only qualified personnel should work on or around
this equipment after becoming thoroughly familiar with all
danger or warning notices, and procedures contained herein.
Personnel must observe all applicable regulations (e.g., OSHA),
follow all requirements of NFPA 70E and adhere to specific
operating procedures applicable to the installation. Use
appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for the voltage
and arc flash incident energy exposure.
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Introduction
Signal words
The signal words "danger," "warning" and
"caution" used in this instruction manual
indicate the degree of hazard that may be
encountered by the user. These words are
defined as:
Danger - Indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Warning - Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Caution - Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury.
Caution (without safety alert symbol) -
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
Field service operation and warranty
issues
Siemens can provide competent, well
trained field service representatives to
provide technical guidance and advisory
assistance for the installation, overhaul,
repair and maintenance of Siemens
equipment, processes and systems.
Contact regional service centers, sales
offices or the factory for details, or
telephone Siemens field service at
[phone].
For medium voltage customer service
issues, contact Siemens at +1 (501) 362-
8296.
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General description
Introduction
Siemens type Vector® manual group-
operated air switch is precision built
equipment designed to function efficiently
under normal operating conditions. It is
designed and manufactured to operate
within the parameters established in ANSI/
IEEE and NEMA standards for
disconnecting and load-interrupter
switches. Performance requirements of
these standards have been met or
exceeded by these designs. Specific
standards which apply include:
ANSI/IEEE C37.30 Requirements for
High-Voltage Switches
ANSI/IEEE C37.32 High-Voltage
Switches, Bus Supports and Accessories
- Preferred Ratings, Construction
Guidelines, and Specifications
ANSI/IEEE C37.34 Test Code for High-
Voltage Air Switches
ANSI/IEEE C37.35 Guide for the
Application, Installation, Operation and
Maintenance of High-Voltage
Disconnecting and Interrupter Swiches
ANSI/IEEE 1247 Interrupter Switches for
Alternating Current, Above 1,000
NEMA SG6 Power Switching
Equipment.
The instructions included in this instruction
manual are provided to aid you in
obtaining longer and more economical
service from your Siemens type Vector
manual group-operated air switch. For
proper installation and operation, this
information should be distributed to your
operators and engineers.
By carefully following these instructions,
difficulties should be avoided. However,
these instructions are not intended to
cover all details of variations that may be
encountered in connection with the
installation, operation and maintenance of
this equipment.
Should additional information be desired,
including replacement instruction
manuals, contact your local Siemens
representative.
Figure 1: Typical type Vector manual group-operated switch
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General description
Scope
These instructions cover the installation,
operation and maintenance of a Siemens
type Vector® manual group-operated air
switch. The equipment designs described
in this instruction manual consists of
group-operated air switch for application
up to 38.0 kV. A typical type Vector manual
group-operated air switch is shown in
Figure 1. All diagrams, descriptions and
instructions apply to all of the above
classes and designs unless noted
otherwise.
The equipment furnished has been
designed to operate in a system having the
circuit capacity specified by the purchaser.
If for any reason the equipment is used in
a different system or if the short-circuit
capacity of the system is increased, the
ratings of the equipment, including the
momentary rating and the interrupting
capacity of the type Vector manual group-
operated air switch must be checked.
Failure on the part of the user to receive
approval of intended changes from
Siemens may cause the warranty to be
void.
General description
Siemens type Vector manual group-
operated air switch carries a type
designation, as shown in Table 1: Type
Vector manual group-operated air switch.
This designation may appear on drawings
and familiarity with them will simplify
communications with the factory.
Design Type
Manual group-
operated switch Vector
Table 1: Type Vector manual group-operated air
switch
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Receiving, handling and storage
Receiving
Each type Vector® manual group-operated
air switch is securely blocked and braced
for shipment on a pallet. It is crated, boxed
or covered as required by shipping
conditions. If special handling is required,
it is so indicated. The type Vector manual
group-operated air switch must be handled
carefully when unloading.
Inspection and unpacking
Inspect the equipment as soon as possible
after receipt for any damage that may have
occurred in transit. Before unpacking,
examine the package itself, as a damaged
package may indicate damage to the
contents of the package. Be careful when
unpacking equipment. The use of sledge
hammers and crowbars may damage the
finish, or the equipment itself. Use nail
pullers. After unpacking, examine
equipment for any possible damage. Check
the shipping manifest to be certain that all
items have been received. If there is a
shortage, make certain it is noted on the
freight bill and contact the carrier
immediately. Notify Siemens medium-
voltage customer service at +1 (501) 362-
8296 of any shortage or damage.
The palletized type Vector air switch
system includes the following components
and assemblies (refer to type Vector
assembly drawing for exact bill of
materials):
1. A completely assembly and factory
adjusted three-phase air switch.
2. Pipe bundles:
a) Vertical operating pipe
(seven-foot long sections)
b) Universal joint assembly
(steel pipe or fiberglass).
3. Hardware box:
a) Pipe guide assembly
b) Lock segment assembly
c) Coupling assembly
d) Handle assembly
e) Insulator assembly (optional)
f) Pins
g) Cotter pins.
4. Documentation package:
a) Assembly drawing
b) Air switch unit drawing
c) This instruction manual.
Shipping damage claims
Important: The manner in which visible
shipping damage is identified by consignee
prior to signing the delivery receipt can
determine the outcome of any damage
claim to be filed.
Notification to carrier within 15 days for
concealed damage is essential if loss
resulting from unsettled claims is to be
eliminated or minimized.
1. When shipment arrives, note whether
equipment is properly protected from
the elements. Note trailer number on
which the equipment arrived. Note
blocking of equipment. During
unloading, make sure to count the
actual items unloaded to verify the
contents as shown on the delivery
receipt.
2. Make immediate inspection for visible
damage upon arrival and prior to
disturbing or removing packaging or
wrapping material. This should be
done prior to unloading when possible.
When total inspection cannot be made
on vehicle prior to unloading, close
inspection during unloading must be
performed and visible damage noted
on the delivery receipt. Take pictures if
possible.
Figure 2: Hardware box images
Pipe guide assembly
Lock segment assembly
Pipe guide assembly
Handle assembly
Insulator assembly (optional)
Note: Pins and cotter pins not
shown
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Receiving, handling and storage
3. Any visible damage must be noted on
the delivery receipt and acknowledged
with the driver’s signature. The
damage should be detailed as much as
possible. It is essential that a notation
"possible internal damage, subject to
inspection" be included on delivery
receipt. If the driver will not sign the
delivery receipt with damage noted,
the shipment should not be signed for
by the consignee or their agent.
4. Notify Siemens immediately of any
damage at [phone].
5. Arrange for a carrier inspection of
damage immediately.
Important: Do not move equipment from
the place it was set when unloading. Also,
do not remove or disturb packaging or
wrapping material prior to carrier damage
inspection. Equipment must be inspected
by carrier prior to handling after receipt.
This eliminates loss due to claims by carrier
that equipment was damaged or further
damaged on site after unloading.
6. Be sure equipment is properly
protected from any further damage by
covering it properly after unloading.
7. If practical, make further inspection for
possible concealed damage while the
carrier’s inspector is on site. If
inspection for concealed damage is not
practical at the time the carrier’s
inspector is present, it must be done
within 15 days of receipt of equipment.
If concealed damage is found, the
carrier must again be notified and
inspection made prior to taking any
corrective action to repair. Also notify
Siemens immediately at +1 (501) 362-
8296.
8. Obtain the original of the carrier
inspection report and forward it along
with a copy of the noted delivery
receipt to Siemens at +1 (501) 362-
8296. Approval must be obtained by
Siemens from the carrier before any
repair work can be performed. Before
approval can be obtained, Siemens
must have the above referenced
documents. The carrier inspection
report and/or driver’s signature on the
delivery receipt does not constitute
approval to repair.
Note: Any determination as to whether the
equipment was properly loaded or properly
prepared by shipper for over-the-road
travel cannot be made at the destination.
Shipments are not released from the
factory without a clear bill of lading.
Approved methods are employed for
preparation, loading, blocking and tarping
of the equipment before it leaves the
Siemens factory. If the equipment is
received in a damaged condition, this
damage to the equipment has to have
occurred while en route due to conditions
beyond Siemens‘ control. If the procedure
outlined above is not followed by the
consignee, purchaser or their agent,
Siemens cannot be held liable for repairs.
Siemens will not be held liable for repairs
in any case where repair work was
performed prior to authorization from
Siemens.
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Receiving, handling and storage
Lifting and moving
There are a number of methods that can
be used in handling the type Vector®
manual group-operated switch that, when
properly employed, will not damage the
type Vector manual group-operated
switch. The handling method used will be
determined by conditions and available
equipment at the installation site.
The lifting method used in handling the
type Vector manual group-operated switch
is achieved via the single point hoist
bracket. When properly employed, this
method of handling will not damage the
type Vector manual group-operated
switch.
Forklift trucks may be used prior to
removal of wooden skids. Verify the forklift
blades pass completely through the
wooden skid underneath the type Vector
manual group-operated switch.
Each type Vector manual group-operated
switch has a provision for attaching lifting
cables. The single point hoist bracket is
installed on the tested balance point of the
type Vector group-operated switch. Refer
to the type Vector group-operated switch
nameplate for the weight.
Heavy weight.
Can result in death, serious injury or property damage.
Observe all handling instructions in this instruction manual to
prevent tipping or dropping of equipment.
Lifting type Vector manual group-
operated switch with crane
Recommended lifting of type Vector
manual group-operated switch is by means
of cable connected to an overhead crane
or bucket truck. The cable is connected to
the single-point lift bracket on the top of
the type Vector manual group-operated
switch.
Storage
If at all possible, install the type Vector
manual group-operated switch at the
permanent location even though it may be
some time before the equipment is used. It
is also recommended that the type Vector
manual group-operated switch receive
periodic inspection during storage.
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