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INSTALLATION, SERVICE AND

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
For

36kV Porcelain Clad Outdoor VCB (TYPE SPCV36-VC53)

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INDEX

SR.NO. TOPIC PAGE SR.NO. TOPIC PAGE

1.0 INTRODUCTION 3 4.7 INSTRUMENT PANEL 9

1.1 GENERAL 3 5.0 INSTALLATION 9
1.2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3 5.1 GENERAL 9
2.0 DISPATCH & RECEIPT 4 5.2 FOUNDATION 9
3.0 STORAGE & HANDLING 4 5.3 ERECTION 9
4.0 CONSTRUCTION 4 6.0 PRE-COMMISSIONING CHECKS 10
4.1 STRUCTURE 4 6.1 MECHANICAL OPERATION 10
4.2 POLE ASSEMBLY 5 6.2 INSULATION RESISTANCE TEST 10
4.3 OPERATING MECHANISM 6 6.3 ELECTRICAL OPERATION 10
4.4 LINKAGES 6 7.0 COMMISSIONING 11
4.5 WORKING OF OPERATING MECHANISM 7 8.0 MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION 11
4.5.1 CHARGING OPERATION 7 9.0 SPARES & REPLACEMENT OF PARTS 12
A MANUAL CHARGING 7 9.1 RECOMMENDED SPARES 12
B MOTOR CHARGING 7 10.0 SCHEMATIC 12
4.5.2 CLOSING OPERATION 7 11.0 DOS AND DON’TS 13
A MANUAL CLOSING 7 12.0 TROUBLESHOOTING 14
B ELECTRICAL CLOSING 7 13.0 CHECK POINTS 15
C SLOW CLOSING 8 13.1 MEASUREMENT OF IR 16
4.5.3 OPENING OPERATION 8 14.0 DISPOSAL OF PRODUCT 16
A MANUAL OPENING 8 15.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF VI 17
B ELECTRICAL OPENING 8
4.6 AUXILIARY SWITCH 8

Information regarding safety

This manual contains information such as Note, Caution, Warning and Danger.These are:

Note: This gives helpful advice & information.

Caution: The instructions given under this if unheeded, may lead to damage to CB or its parts.

Warning: The instructions given under this if attention is not paid, may lead to harm to persons.

Danger: Instructions under this if not followed, may result in death of a person

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Warning

• This CB is controlled locally as well as remotely from control room. Further it carries
high voltage & contains mechanical parts which move at high speeds.

• Non-observance of safety instructions can result in severe harm or death to persons

and damage to property & environment.

• Refer latest documents such as GA drawing, Schematic diagram etc. sent along with
the CB including literature of protection & instrument coordination to become
thoroughly acquainted with the product for its long life.

• Qualified or trained persons should work after becoming thoroughly familiar with
procedures. Safe operation & long life of CB will be achieved by proper handling,
installation, operation & maintenance as described in this manual.

Notes:

• Customers are advised that not to make further technical constructional variations in
the CB and its components without our prior consultation. For additional information,
refer to technical documents such as GA drawing, Schematic Diagram, Assembly
Drawings etc.

• As development is a continuous process, the CB supplied may slightly differ from the
data given in this manual. Additional information may be given on request by the
customer.

• We are constantly making efforts to improve the designs and services of the products.
We welcome valuable suggestions from the customers to support our commitment for
continuous improvements. We work as a team with the customers, in order that we
can determine their needs and are able to satisfy the same to the fullest extent.

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. General:

This manual contains detailed information required for the receipt, storage, handling
at site, installation, operation and maintenance of the CB with its closing and tripping
mechanism along with the integrated control panel complete. The CB undergoes all the
stringent quality checks and tests as per IEC62271-100 / IS 13118 at the manufacturing unit
before packing & despatch in order to ensure its proper functioning at the customer’s end.

1.2. Technical Specifications:

1. Rated voltage .............................................................................................................. 36kV
2. Rated normal current .................................................................................................. 1250A/1600A
3. Rated frequency ......................................................................................................... 50Hz
4. Rated short-circuit breaking current ........................................................................... 25kA/26.3kA
5. Rated short-circuit makingcurrent……………………………………………………62.5kAp/65.75kAp
6. Rated short-time for 3 s .............................................................................................. 25kA/ 26.3kA.
7. Rated Insulation level ................................................................................................. 70/170kV
8. Rated operating sequence………………………………………………………….O-0.3s-CO-3min-CO

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2. DESPATCH & RECEIPT

The CB is normally shipped complete as a single unit with three Pole Assemblies
mounted on the Drive Chamber with Operating Mechanism & Instrument Panel. This
ensures that the factory settings remain intact. Its mounting structure & CT/VT mounting
structures, if ordered are packed separately.

On the receipt, the equipment should be checked according to the packing case no.
mentioned in the despatch documents. Any damage or irregularity in the supply, if noticed
should be informed to the forwarding agents immediately. An inventory of damages, if
noticed, should be made in his presence.

3. STORAGE & HANDLING

Prolonged storage of these units should be avoided. If it is not possible then they
should be stored indoors or under the roof in a dry and dust free place or else cover it with
tarpaulin or sheets of waterproof material. On arrival it is important that plastic sheets has to
be removed in order to prevent corrosion by condensation (except the spare parts).

4. CONSTRUCTION

4.1. Structure:

The CB is manufactured in two sections: (1) the top section consists of three Poles,
Drive Chamber & Mechanism Box for Operating Mechanism & Instrument Panel. (2) The
bottom section is a structure consisting of four pillars & supporting angles which are bolted
with galvanized hardware at site as per G.A. drawing supplied to match the required safe
height and for fixing the CTs / VTs.

General Layout &

Foundation Plan
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4.2. Pole Assembly:

The vacuum interrupter (VI), drive (epoxy resin cast) insulator, copper flexible or
shunt, tie rod, top & bottom terminal pads etc. are assembled in two hollow insulators.The
terminal pads are for terminating incoming and outgoing aluminium or copper overhead
conductors. The moving contact of the VI is connected the bottom terminal pad through a
shunt whereas the fixed contact of the VI is bolted to the top terminal pad.

The CB is provided with ON/OFF and (spring) CHARGED mechanical indicators on

its front side. These are also visible when the door is closed. A green colour push button is
provided for the manual (local) opening and red colour push button is provided for manual
closing of the CB. When received at site, the CB is in open condition and the springs are
discharged. A handle is provided for charging the closing spring manually. The CB has
closing release, opening release and a breaker operated auxiliary switch. If ordered, an
additional opening release is also mounted.

13 Contact loading spring

12 Gasket for base plate
11 O-Ring
10 W.A. of Shunt fixing plate
9 D.I. Connecting rod
8 Drive Insulator
7 Guide Bush
6 V.I. Connecting rod
5 Shunt 1250A/1600A
4 Lower Terminal 1250A/1600A

3 Vacuum Interrupter

2 Upper Terminal 1250A/1600A

1 Porcelain Hollow Insulator

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4.3. Operating Mechanism:

A spring operating mechanism mounted inside a sheet steel cabinet is used to

provide energy required for breaker operation. The closing springs, which are charged
manually or through a motor provide the energy for closing the VCB and for applying
sufficient contact pressure on moving contacts of vacuum interrupters through the contact
loading springs.

The contact loading springs & opening spring provide the energy during the opening
of the CB. The mechanism energy is transmitted to the VIs via drive insulator during closing
as well as opening. There are two dashpots - One in the operating mechanism & the other in
the Drive Chamber which provide sufficient damping during the opening operation of the CB
which is very important for long life of VI’s.

4.4. Linkages For The CB Operations:

The Drive chamber shaft, Contact loading springs & Dashpot are assembled in upper
side of Mechanism Box and the Pole Assemblies are mounted on the top of the Drive
Chamber. Drive Chamber Shaft is connected with Operating Mechanism through a tie rod.

The contact force on the fixed contact is applied by the moving contact of the VI in
closed position by contact loading springs. Opening spring assembly which is expended
during closing operation provides opening force during opening of the breaker.

12 Link for auxiliary switch

11 Auxiliary Switch
10 Base Support
9 Instrument Door
8 Tripping bracket assembly
7 Closing & Opening releases
6 Dashpot
5 W.A. of Operating Shaft
4 Bearing Block
3 Assembly of Closing Spring
2 Gearbox
1 Coupling Rod
Sr.No. Description

DETAILS OF OPERATING MECHANISM

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4.5. Working Of Operating Mechanism:

4.5.1. Charging Operation:

Initially, the VCB is open and closing springs are DISCHARGED/FREE. Charging of
closing springs is done either manually with the help of charging handle or electrically
through a motor. The CHARGED indicator shows the status of the closing spring.
A. Manual Charging:

The closing spring is charged by inserting the hand crank in an opening on the gear
box & rotating it in clockwise direction. The closing spring will start to elongate. Continue
rotations (approx.24) by hand crank until the spring CHARGED indication appears. At the
same time, an audible clicking sound indicates that the closing pawl is latched. The CB is
now ready for closing.
In order to prevent overcharging, stop the crank handle movement as soon as
(i) a distinct ‘click’ sound is heard and (ii) indicator changes over to CHARGED position.

B. Motor Charging Operation:

To begin with closing spring is in DISCHARGED state. As soon as electric supply is

given to the motor mounted on the gear box, it will rotate the shaft which in turn will rotate
the gears. The remaining changing operation is similar to the manual charging. When the
springs are about to get charged fully, the crank arm mounted on the crank shaft will operate
the limit switch through lever, and supply to the motor will be cut-off. The motor takes about
12 seconds to charge the springs.

The closing springs will get automatically recharged through the spring charging
motor as soon as they get discharged on closing of the breaker.

4.5.2. Closing Operation:

When the springs are fully CHARGED, the VCB is ready for closing operation.

A. Manual closing:

Press the closing (red) push button. It pushes an interlocked part & the Operating
Mechanism shaft will turn about its axis. The rotation of Operating Mechanism shaft will turn
the Drive Chamber shaft via a tie rod. This in turn causes three drive insulator rods to move
up and the breaker gets CLOSED. The opening spring mounted in the operating mechanism
& contact loading springs mounted below each pole get charged during closing operation.
The breaker position indicator changes to ON and the spring charging indicator changes to
FREE.
It is possible to re-charge the closing springs in this position.

B. Electrical Closing:

When supply is given to closing release, its plunger pushes interlocked part.
This causes the Operating Mechanism shaft to turn. The remaining closing operation is
similar to manual closing operation. The supply to the motor is re-connected immediately
on closing of the CB due to rotation of shaft lever and limit switch and the closing spring
gets re-charged.

The breaker position indicator changes over to ON, and after immediate re-
charging, the spring charging indicator will show CHARGED.

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C. Slow Closing:

The Operating Mechanism has been provided with slow closing feature. This
has been provided only for testing purpose. Before slow closing the CB, ensure that the
upstream / downstream isolators / CBs are open. Insert the handle on the rod provided
on right side of Operating Mechanism. Press the handle downward to close the breaker.
The mechanical indicator on the mechanism changes to ON position.

Warning:
Use this feature only for testing when electrical supply is not made to
main and control circuits.

4.5.3. Opening Operation:

When the VCB is CLOSED, it can be opened in the following way:

A. Manual Opening:
Press the opening (green) push button. This will turn the trip shaft through tripping
paddle, which in turn release the tripping latch. The energy of opening springs and contact
loading springs will cause the movement of linkages & will turn the Drive Chamber shaft so
that the circuit breaker will OPEN.

The mechanism is held in the ON position (i.e. circuit breaker is in closed position) by
a latch and over toggle linkage. Tripping is achieved by upsetting the over toggle linkage.
The energy required for opening the circuit breaker is provided by opening spring. The
opening spring gets compressed during closing operation. The CB can be opened with
closing spring either in the charged or free condition. The latch lever is automatically
disengaged during the opening stroke and tension spring automatically resets the toggle
linkage ready for re-closing. Manual tripping via trip push button and electrical tripping via an
opening release is provided.

B. Electrical Opening:
When supply is given to opening release, its plunger will push the tripping shaft,
causing it to turn. The remaining operation is similar to manual opening operation.
The anti-pumping device in the operating mechanism ensures that the CB is not
repeatedly closed & opened in the event of simultaneous ON & OFF commands.

4.6. Auxiliary Switch:

This switch has 5NO (Normally Open) + 5NC (Normally Closed) contacts when the
CB is OPEN and the mechanism is DISCHARGED. These contacts are CB operated and
driven by a link attached with the Operating Mechanism shaft. 1NO+1NC of these contacts
is used in the internal circuits to cut-off the control supply to the closing release (and opening
release) as soon as the breaker is CLOSED (or OPENED.)

When the CB is CLOSED, ‘NC’ contacts open & vice versa. When the CB is
OPENED, the auxiliary contacts regain their original status.

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4.7. Instrument Panel:

In this, all the instruments, indicating lamps, etc. are mounted and all the control
wires from VCB mechanism CTs, etc., are brought into this chamber and wired as per
schematic diagram, for more details please refer to the relevant schematic diagram and
general arrangement drawing supplied.

5. INSTALLATION

5.1 General

Proper installation of CB structure plays an important role. The drawings of overall

views, cross sectional views, foundation plans etc. are provided so that suitable preparation
of the infrastructure can be made prior to arrival of switching device and its installation.
5.2 Foundation

The base or foundation must be strong enough to support the dead & dynamic
weight of the circuit-breaker. The foundation must be laid well in advance before the
installation so that the switchgear is installed on a smooth and levelled surface. Refer GA
drawing for making foundation.
5.3 Erection

Properly grout the foundation bolts of the CB on a levelled foundation area as per the
foundation plan shown in GA drawing. Join pillars & supporting angles to make CB structure
by using the supplied bolts. Use torque wrench to ensure 110 Nm (+/-10%) with M12 bolts
for steel to steel joints.

Then place the CB structure on the foundation and join it to M20 foundation bolts.
Mount the top section of CB on the structure. This must be handled with suitable lifting and
moving arrangement so that the porcelain hollow insulators of poles are not damaged.
Remove pole the shorting angle.

Connect earthing terminals of the CB to the main earth of the station. Drill only
required holes in the gland plate of mech. box. Ensure to close unused holes on the gland
plate by means such as rubber grommets. Mount cable glands for control cables.
Connect HV lines to the terminal connectors mounted on incoming and outgoing
terminal pads on the CB.Ensure smooth & bright surfaces on parts to be joined. Use acid-
free greasebetween joints & immediately make the joint.

Caution:
All parts of Operating Mechanism are factory preset. Do not change their setting in any
manner.

Warning:
External & accessible internal parts will be cleaned only when CB is in open state &
closing spring is discharged.

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6. PRE-COMISSIONING CHECKS

Warning:
Before commissioning the equipment, make sure that the HV incoming / outgoing
terminals of the switchgear are isolated.

6.1 Mechanical Operation:

Operate the breaker a few times to ensure that the operating mechanism closes,
opens, charges the closing spring, operates auxiliary switches etc. satisfactorily. Note
mark for the contact wear indication and mechanical operation counter reading in the log
book.
6.2 Insulation Resistance Test:

Primary Insulation: This indicates the insulation associated with the high voltage circuit.
Measure the insulation resistance to earth to each phase in turn preferably using 5kV
Megger kit.Insulation resistance measured in both phase to phase and phase to earth
condition should be more than 100 Mega Ohms.
Secondary Insulation:The secondary wiring associated with the unit should be tested by
first looping at all the ends of wires and at some convenient point such as terminal board.
Measure the insulation resistance between wiring terminals to earth using 500V megger.
Insulation resistance should be more than 1 Mega Ohms

NOTE: While carrying out above testing, it should be remembered that insulation
resistance varies considerably with atmospheric condition and dryness & cleanness
of the equipment. In such a case cleaning, moisture removal should be done to
restore required insulation resistance.
6.3 Electrical Operation:

Check LV wiring for any damages/looseness. The same shall be as per approved
schematic diagrams. Connect the control cables as per the schematic diagram.

Ensure auxiliary supply to the terminals as per approved schematic diagram for
functioning of circuit-breaker. Also ensure supply to the space heater.

Caution:
• Ensure that the space heater is always on irrespective of whether CB is in
service or not in order to prevent condensation of moisture on insulating
components!
• Remember when supply voltage is applied, the motor starts immediately &
charges the closing spring.

Check the control voltage, relay locking etc. before energizing the circuit. Ensure that
the CT secondary star point is earthed. Connect required AC/DC supply and operate the CB
through the control switches. And also check the indication circuits. The control operation
shall be carried out both locally and remotely. The Relay instrument operation may be
checked through secondary injection or otherwise ensure the setting of the relay and rotate
the disc for tripping operation.

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7. COMISSIONING

Danger:

High Voltage is now applied to incoming & outgoing terminals of the CB. Hence only
trained / qualified persons shall operate this switchgear.
Accidental touching will lead to harmful injury or fatal death!

Caution:

The CB may be manually operated to avoid injuries which may occur due to sudden
starting of motor.

Instructions for Operations of the device:

To operate the circuit breaker:

• Charge the spring by energizing the motor electrically or manually by spring charging
handle.
• Close the CB by closing release electrically or by pressing red push button manually.
The motor will automatically re-charge the spring after closing operation, enabling rapid
close to be carried out after open.
• Press green push button to open manually or switch off electrically, as necessary for
checking.

8. MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION

As operating energy required is less in comparison with types & having less no. of
moving parts, the CB requires minimum maintenance. The various maintenance
checkpoints & methods to ensure consistent performance are mentioned in clause No. 11.
Ensure that CB is off & springs discharged, isolated & earthed. Also disconnect
control supply.
As per the site conditions, the checking should be done for the first time after 2000
operations or once a year, whichever is earlier and thereafter every year or 5000
operations, whichever is earlier. This may include following:
A. Visual inspection for dust accumulation, condensation spots & fungus etc. Refer
Table 1 for more details.
B. Cleaning of interior of mechanism box and parts such as releases & their plungers,
joints in operating mechanism & also external surfaces of porcelain insulators.
C. Checking continuity of earthing.
D. Functioning of space heater.
E. The VI does not require any Maintenance. However, they have to be replaced at the
end of contact wear limit or loss of vacuum or 20,000 mechanical operation is
performed. High Voltage test to check the health of VI should be carried out on all
three VIs separated by applying 22.4 kV RMS for 30 seconds across open contacts.
F. Insulation resistance tests as per Table 2. (The operators should stay away at least
five meters of the equipment during the test.)

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G. Measurement of contact wear:

The contact wear of the VI is allowed for 3mm. The operator has to record the
contact loading spring compression before commissioning in all the three phases which can
be compared during maintenance schedule so that the VI Status would be known. Close the
CB and check the dimension of the contact loading spring and compare the recorded value.
If the difference is more than 3mm then VI should be replaced.

9. SPARE/REPLACEMENT OF PARTS

Customers are advised not to replace poles or any of the poles of the CB as this
will upset factory settings & will lead to malfunction during normal & abnormal situations.

Replacement of other parts like coil, motors, micro switches, etc. shall be done
only by trained personnel at our Works which can be arranged on specific request.

9.1 Recommended Spares:

1 Hollow Porcelain Insulator 2

2 Vacuum Interrupter 3
3 Drive Insulator 3
4 Closing Release 1
5 Opening Release 1
6 Motor cut-off switch 1
7 Motor 1
8 Auxiliary Switch 1
9 Counter 1
10 Limit Switch 1

10. SCHEMATIC

Please refer last page for schematic diagram.

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11. DO’s: Follow Instructions given in this manual for trouble-free & long life of CB
During Installation & Commissioning Stages:
1. Handle complete case of CB by pallet truck or
fork lift to move CB from unloading point to stores &
later from stores to installation place. Take utmost
care so that porcelain insulators are not damaged.
2. Use minimum 1000kg capacity lift while placing
CB on its structure.
3. Apply conducting grease on brushed surfaces of
terminal pads before mounting overhead terminal
connectors.
4. Tighten all electrical & mechanical joints by
applying rated torque.
5. Ensure available rated supply voltage in the
substation before connecting it to terminals for
motor, closing & opening releases, space heater
circuits etc. in mechanism box of CB.
During working life of the CB:
A. Ensure closing of front door & covers to prevent
entry of birds, insects, dust & moisture in Mech. Box
& Drive Chamber.
B. Ensure availability of rated voltages for motor,
releases & space heater circuits by checking them
regularly.
DON’Ts:
a. Don’t put tools or fingers in operating
mechanism when CB is operated.
b. Don’t allow nonqualified person to operate CB.
c. Don’t keep tools or other material in the
mechanism box.
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C. Ensure qualified & trained persons carry
out maintenance & day-to-day operations.
D. Follow instructions given during regular
maintenance.
E. Ensure availability of manual handle for
making CB on & off as well spring charging
handle in the mechanism box.
F. Completely isolate & ground the CB before
carrying out any maintenance. Also ensure
CB is off & all springs are discharged.
G. Choose maintenance schedule based on:
• pollution level at site,
• no. of times CB is operated
• no. of short circuit operations
H. In particular, carry out following actions:
- Clean dust/dirt on porcelain insulators.
- Clean cobwebs & dust in the mech. Box.
- Clean dust on plungers of closing &
opening. Releases & moving joints etc. and
lubricate with oil.
- Tightening of wire/cable connections.
- Check earthing continuity.
- Ensure space heater is working.
I. Keep a log book to register close & open
operations & their date/time, current flowing,
mechanical counter reading etc. for each CB
d. Don’t work on the breaker until it is isolated
& all high voltages are discharged.
e. Don’t change factory settings of CB.
f. Don’t exceed voltages of motor & releases
beyond specified limits.
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12. TROUBLESHOOTING

Trouble Indications Possible Reasons Corrective Actions

A. Faulty motor. A. Check & replace motor.
B. Limit switch fails to operate. B. Check & ensure mechanical
1. Closing spring Linkage with limit switch.
does not charge C. MCB in motor circuit has tripped or C. Switch MCB or replace blown Fuse.
automatically Supply is disconnected. Ensure supply voltage.
D. Loose wire connection or damaged D. Tighten connections. Replace
Wires. Wires.
E. Mechanism failure. E. Check & contact service centre.
F. Non-functional closing release. F. Test closing release separately.
Replace if found non-functional.
G. Supply to auxiliary circuit is off or MCB G. Ensure supply to auxiliary circuit
has tripped. and/or switch on MCB.
CB fails to H. Auxiliary switch contacts (52b) are H. Check & adjust mechanical Linkage
2. Closing spring
close open when CB is closed. of auxiliary switch.
charges but CB
does not close. I. Loose connection or damaged wires. I. Check & repair as necessary.

J. Non-functional anti-pumping device & J. Check & replace, if necessary.

its contacts.
K. No closing command to terminals 1 & 2 K. Check continuity & repair as
of 43LR. necessary.
3. Closing release

Operates, sound
L. Mechanism failure. L. Check & contact service Centre.
heard but CB
contacts do not
close.
4. Mechanical M. Mechanism failure. M. Check & contact service centre.
Nuisance issue
or false N. Closing command continues on N. Check & correct logic circuit.
closing of terminals of CB switch (52CS).
5. Electrical issue.
CB.
O. Terminal of closing release is earthed. O. Check if issue is with wiring or
release.
6. Opening release P. Supply voltage to auxiliary circuit is off P. Check supply voltage & switch on
does not open. or MCB has tripped. MCB.

Q. Loose connection or damaged wires. Q. Check & repair as necessary.

CB does
not open. R. Test release separately & replace if
7. There is no R. Non-functional opening release.
opening sound. found non-functional.
S. Aux. switch contacts (52a -E/5) are S. Check & adjust mechanical linkages
open when CB is closed. of aux. switch.
T. No opening command to terminal 8. T. Check continuity & correct.
8. Mechanical U. Mechanism failure. U. Check & contact service centre.
Nuisance issue
or false V. Closing command continues on V. Check & correct logic circuit.
opening of terminals of CB switch (52CS).
9. Electrical issue.
CB.
W. Terminal of closing release is earthed. W. Check if issue is with wiring or
release.

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13. CHECKPOINTS FOR PERIODICAL INSPECTION

Sr. Checking
Check Point Item Criteria Actions required
No. Method
By screw
Screws, Bolts The nuts should not Tighten nuts, if found
driver &
& Nuts be loose. loose.
wrench
The internal &
Clean with
external components
compressed air and
Complete Dust & foreign Visual of CB should be
1 wipe the accessible
Circuit Matter Check clean and should not
parts by clean and
Breaker have any foreign
dry lint free cloth.
matter on any part.
There should be no
Deformation,
Visual deformation or Remove cause and
excessive
Check excessive wear or replace the part.
wear
damage to any part
There should be no Clean with
Dust & foreign Visual
dust or foreign compressed Air or
Matter Check
matter. with dry cloth.
Check which
component is
Smooth Manual Operation should be
hindering smooth
Operation Operation smooth.
operation & take
Operating action
2
Mechanism
Lubrication of Apply PTEF grease,
Visual Should be well
bearings pins, Beacon Q2 grease or
Check lubricated.
latches etc. its equivalent.

Apply PTEF Grease,

Closing and Visual
Must rotate freely. Beacon Q2 grease or
tripping shaft Check
its equivalent.

Check contacts and

Discoloration of
Main Power Visual There should not be joints. Apply
3 contact surface
Circuit Check any discoloration. petroleum jelly, if
by heat
required.

Wear should be less If it is more, then

Visual
Contact wear than or equal to change in VI is
Check
3mm. necessary.

Vacuum Interrupter
Vacuum should be replaced if
Interrupter See check found defective.
Vacuum The VI should
4 (VI) on Vacuum The manufacturer
Integrity withstand
(7.0) should be consulted
for replacing the
vacuum Interrupter
When counter Vacuum Interrupter
reading reaches should be replaced, if
Number of 10,000 check vacuum is not OK or
Counter
operations vacuums. And if OK, when counter
continue to use till reaches 20,000
20,000 operations. operations.

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Tighten by There should not be any Re- tighten if found

Terminals
Screw driver loose connection. loose.
Auxiliary
5
Switch
Case and There should not be any Replace if found
Visual check
contacts damage. damaged.

Operate
Control Check at test Check circuit and
6 Breaker Smooth operation
Circuit position operation of CB.
Electrically.

13.1 Measurement of Insulation Resistance:

Measuring Insulation
Megger
Location Resistance
Terminal Pad to
500M Ohm or
ground with CB 1000V
more
‘OPEN’
Between Top &
Bottom 500M Ohm or
1000V
terminals pads with more
CB ‘OPEN’
Control Circuit to 1M Ohm or
500V
ground more

14. DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT

The materials used for this product are environmentally well attuned. These include
steel, aluminium, copper, porcelain, cast resin, rubber etc. PVC is used as insulation
material for control wires.
When delivered, use of unsafe & dangerous materials is not made in product.
Similarly, while in use & operation, no hazardous materials are discharged.
At the time of disposal, segregate materials as recyclable & non-recyclable. Metals
can be reused and are hence recyclable whereas cast resins, porcelain, rubber etc. are non-
recyclable. Also take in to account local legislation for disposal of waste products.

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15. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF VACUUM INTERRUPTER

TYPE: SVI 3625-16A

RATING: 36kV, 26.3kA, 1600A
Applicable Standard : IEC 62271-100

VOLTAGE RATINGS:
01 Rated Frequency Hz 50/60
02 Rated Voltage kV 36
03 Rated Power-Frequency withstand Voltage (1 min) kV 70
04 Rated Lightning Impulse withstand Voltage (Peak) kVp 170
CURRENT RATINGS:
01 Rated normal Current A 1600
02 Contact Resistance at lowest Contact Force µΩ < 30
03 Rated Short-circuit Breaking Current Ka 26.3
04 Rated Short -time withstand Current kA 26.3
05 Rated duration of Short-circuit S 3
06 Rated Peak withstand Current kAp 65.75
07 Rated Short - circuit Making Current kAp 65.75
Percentage D.C component of Rated S.C. Breaking
08 % 40
Current
09 Rated Cable-charging Breaking Current A 50
10 Rated Single capacitor bank Breaking Current A 400
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Rated Operating sequence
MECHANICAL DATA:
01 Closing Force due to Atmospheric Pressure N 100±50
02 Force required to hold Contacts Open at full stroke N 230±50

MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS:
01 Contact Stroke mm 19±1
Average Opening speed (Contact close position
02 1.5±0.15
~75%Contact gap) m/s
03 Maximum Rebound during Opening mm <3
04 Over travel during Opening mm 3
Average Closing speed (30% Contact gap-Contact
05 mm 1.1±0.15
close position)
Closing and Opening non-simultaneity of three-
06 ms <2
phase Contacts
External Contact Force for Rated S.C. making
07 N 2500±200
Current
08 External Contact Force at Contact touch point N 1800±100
LIFE:
01 Electrical life at Rated normal Current Operations 20,000
02 Electrical life at Rated S.C. Current Operations 100
03 Rated Mechanical Life Operations 50,000
04 Contacts Erosion Limit mm 3
05 Storage life Years 20

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