SM6

MV distribution
factory built assemblies
at your service
Anglais

installation
instructions
internal arc 16kA. 1s

addition to the
standard cell user’s
instructions

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foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
symbols and conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
as per iso 3864---2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
contact the Schneider Electric service unit for diagnosis and advice 4
distribution rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
safety rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

general description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
description of cells on delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

package content sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

accessories, dimensions and masses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

list and no. of additional accessories and bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
space requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
preparation of cells before assembly of the panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
frame preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
closing the panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
exhaust at the bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
exhaust at the top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
assembling the cells together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
refitting the rear roofs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
closing the panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
fixing to the ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
installation in the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
assembling the roofs together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
case of panel extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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 foreword

symbols and Caution:

conventions you will find all the symbols
below throughout the
document, indicating
the hazard levels
depending on the
different types of situation.

DANGER as per iso 3864---2

DANGER: failure to follow this

instruction will result in death or serious
injury.

WARNING as per iso 3864---2

WARNING: failure to follow this

instruction may result in death or
serious injury.

CAUTION as per iso 3864---2

CAUTION: failure to follow this

instruction may result in injuries.
This alert signal can also be used to indicate
practices that could damage the SM6 unit.

INFORMATION--ADVICE
We draw your attention to this specific point.

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contact the Schneider
Electric service unit for
diagnosis and advice
Call your sales representative who
will put you in contact with the closest
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC group service
centre.
You can log on to:
www.schneider-- electric.com
distribution rules
safety rules
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The aim of this publication
is to enable the SM6 unit
to be installed correctly.
ATTENTION
All the operations described below
must be performed in compliance
with applicable safety standards,
under the responsibility
of a competent authority.
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This document is not a commercial
document.
It is a strictly technical document
drawn up by
Schneider Electric.
WARNING
The contractor must be certified
and authorised to manipulate
and perform work on the SM6
unit.
WARNING
Only undertake the work after
having read and understood
all the explanations given in this
document.
If you have any difficulty complying
with these rules,
please contact Schneider
Electric.
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 general description

description of cells on
delivery
for dimensions:
Width = 375 mm
Width = 500 mm
Width = 625 mm

Exhaust at the top

The stack casing roofs are placed

on the fixed cells’ roof with plastic
collars.

DOWNWARD gas evacuation UPWARD gas evacuation

for dimension:
Width = 750 mm

Exhaust at the top

The stack casing roofs are placed
on the fixed cells’ roof with plastic
collars.

DOWNWARD gas evacuation UPWARD gas evacuation

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 package content sheet

Quantity for exhaust at the N˚ Description Quantity for exhaust at the

top bottom

2 51238823F0 panel reinforcement 2

1 51238815F0 RH vertical reinforcement 1

1 51238814F0 LF vertical reinforcement 1

2 51238813F0 interior reinforcement 2

1 51238812F0 LH top reinforcement 1

1 AAV48310 RH top reinforcement 1

1 51238832F0 LH end plate 1

1 51238831F0 RH end plate 1

2 51238488F0 casing side plate 0

1 51238077F0 panel end nuts and screws 1

1 3736016 cell divider 1

1 3729270 collector 1

1 3729278 collector 1

1 3728693 actuating lever 1

1 7897365 manual 1

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 accessories, dimensions and masses

list and no. of exhaust at the top: exhaust at the bottom:

additional accessories H Cell package H Cell package
and bags ---1 inter---cell bag: ---1 inter---cell bag:
S1: 51238084FA S1 : 51238084FA

H Panel package (AAV48533) H Panel package (AAV48538)

H Internal arc casing kit
width : 375 = AAV45358
width : 500 = AAV49368
width : 625 = AAV49371
width : 750 = 2 x AAV45358

space requirements 20

Width = 375 mm
mass: 150 to 210 kg* (maxi) 30

Width = 500 mm
mass: 230 kg* (maxi)

Width = 625 mm
1600

mass: 250 kg* (maxi)

*depending on the type of cell

1060
375/500/625
1160

Width = 750 mm
mass: 300 to 440 kg* (maxi)
30

*depending on the type of cell

1600

750 1060 300

1360

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 installation instructions

preparation of cells A B
before assembly of the
panel
exhaust at the top or
bottom

for dimensions:
Width : 375 mm
Width : 500 mm
Width : 625 mm

Delivery condition: Remove the hoisting rings (A)... ....and the cross---pieces (B).
ground disconnecting switch
in closed position.

C
E
1 Remove the rear roof (C).
12 screws (or 13 screws for cell
500 or 625).
2 Remove the LV hood (D).
(2 screws).
D 3 Remove the LV cross---piece (E).
(2 screws) (except if LV casing).

for dimensions: A B
Width : 750 mm

Delivery condition:
--- circuit ---breaker open
--- main isolate in ground position

Remove the hoisting rings (A)... ....and the cross---pieces (B).

C
E
1 Remove the 2 rear roofs (C).
(24 screws).
2 Remove the LV hoods (D). (4
screws).
3 Remove the LV cross---pieces
(E). (2 screws) (except if LV
casing).

D
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frame preparation Fitting the blind captive
nuts.
only for cells at the
end of the panel 1 Insert the captive nut
from outside the cell
cell preparation in the rectangular hole
provided for this purpose.
for dimensions: 2 Tip the captive nut over
Width : 375, 500 and 625 mm into the cell.
Width : 750 mm 3 Push the captive nut in the
direction of the arrow to place
the top part of the cage
S4 nuts and screws bag: behind the plate.
51238077FA. 4 Nut correctly placed.

2 standard captive nuts

M8
9 standard captive nuts
M6 1 2 3 4
8 blind captive
nuts M6

Fitting the standard captive

nuts.
a Insert the captive nut
from inside the cell a
in the rectangular hole
provided for this purpose.
b Nut correctly placed. b

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closing the panel
cell preparation for C
installing panel package

installing end plate

B
Remove the hood (A) (2 screws).
Remove the LV cross---piece (B) (2
screws) (except if LV casing)
Remove the back cover (C) (12
screws).
Remove the front panel (D).

preparation and fitting of

busbar kit 51238505FA
(see instructions
n˚ 7897459 in package)
Protection plate.
1 : fastening 1 screw M6x16
2 : verify correct alignment of the 1
holes
3 : insulating plate
4 : installation of the inter---cell
plate at each end of the panel 2
(right and left)

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side upright fastening (E) E detail

4 screws M6x16 + washers

detail
2 screws M8x16 + washers
1 screw M6x40 + nut
+ washer
1 screw M6x16 + nut
+ washer

1 screw M6x16 + washer

(do not overtighten)

bottom reinforcement
fastening (F)
1 screw M6x16 + nut detail
+ washer
3 screws M6x16 + washers

fitting end plate (G) G

15 screws M6x16
+ washers

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fitting top reinforcement
(H) H Overtighten screw M6x16
detail
4 screws M6x16 + washers

fitting the reinforcement

bracket (J) detail

6 screws M6x16 + washers

1 screw M6x16 + washer

fastening from the inside

refitting the rear roof plate C B

(C)
Secure the end plate to the roof
(C). 5 or 7 M6x16 screws +
washer + M6 captive nut
according to the version.
Refit the LV cross---piece (B) (2
screws).
Refit the LV hood (A) (2 screws). A
Refit the front panel (D).

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fitting the inter---cell
ground collector
G

Exhaust at the top and the

bottom on the first panel cell.
Y

G : ground collector

Refit the front panel (D).

51238084FA.

1 screw + 2 washers
+ 1 nut

Y: part to remove to connect

the main ground circuit. the
collector (G) passes through the
end plate.
Depending on the panel layout,
part (Y) will be removed on the LH
or RH end plate.
The collectors connect up. (HM
screws 8x30)
2 ways of connecting to the unit’s
frame earth.

exhaust at the bottom X

fitting the roof and fitting at

the panel end

(the nuts and screws can be C

used again, see cell preparation
chapter)
It is vital to equip each roof with
these 14 captive nuts before
assembling it.

S1 nuts and screws bag:

51238077FA.
14 standard M6
captive nuts
C : rear roof (12 screws +
washers)
For width cells: For 750 mm width cells
375, 500 and 625 mm Only the half---roof on the end
The other roofs will be fitted after plate side must be fitted.
the busbar. The second roof will be fitted after
Return the roof (C) to its position. assembling the busbar.

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exhaust at the top
fitting the roof and the
panel end
(the nuts and screws can be
used again, see cell preparation
chapter)

It is vital to equip each roof with

the 14 captive nuts before
assembling them

S4 nuts and screws bag:

51238077FA.

14 standard M6
captive nuts

For width cells: For 750 mm width cells

375, 500 and 625 mm
Fix the top part of the
end plate.
Return the roof to its position.
The other roofs will be fitted after
the busbar is fitted.
(the nuts and screws can be
used again)
Fix the top part of the
end plate.
Only the half---roof on the end
plate side must be fitted.
The second roof will be fitted after
the busbar.

fitting the side plate on the H

panel end

S4 nuts and screws bag:

51238077FA.

5 or 7 screws + washers

Fit the screws by adding the side

plate (H) against the roof flap.
N.B.: perform the same operation
on the RH end of the panel.

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fitting the front and rear J1 and J2 are 2 identical plates
vertical plate (J1) and (J2)
by panel cell
J1

exhaust at the top

Bag of nuts and screws: J2
51238073FA.
Fixing
2 screws + washers from inside
+ nuts

4 screws + washers
(the nuts and screws are
to be recovered)

Fit sheet (J1), then sheet (J2). Do the same for the continuity of
the fitting of these plates for the
entire panel.

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assembling the cells
together
exhaust at the top or
bottom
S1 nuts and screws bag:
51238084FA

7 screws + washers + nuts L R

P
for panel up against the wall:

6 screws + washers
top view

for panel accessible from the

rear:

8 screws + washers

for dimensions: L R
Fasten the cells together.
Width : 375 mm (the remaining nuts and
screws are used to fit the Bolt mounting direction
Width : 500 mm ground collector) L : left cubicle
Width : 625 mm
R : right cubicle
Width : 750 mm
join the 2 cells together.
HM6x60 screws to be tightened
moderately to Tightening torque:
6 Nm.

Warning, for 750 mm

widths:
Remove the wiring cover (N).
Fit the panel assembly screw (P).
(be careful with LV wires)
Put the wiring cover back in
position.

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installing additional captive
nuts
to assemble the cells
together
exhaust at the top or
bottom
S1 nuts and screws bag:
51238084FA.

If the panel is up against the wall, If the panel is accessible

6 standard captive nuts must be
fitted inside the cell extension (K)
and on one side only.
(see details, fitting standard
captive nut)
from the rear, 8 standard captive
nuts must be fitted inside
the rear panel flap, and
on one side only.
(see details, fitting standard
captive nut)

refitting the rear roofs The nuts and screws can be used
again.
See chapter on preparation
of cells.

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closing the panel
exhaust at the top or
bottom
cutaway overhead view

on the right ---hand end

U

N.B.: systematically fit an

inter---cell plate (U) available in the
panel bundling always on the
right-- hand end, regardless of
the output from the panel.

closing the panel H Refer to the instructions: H Refer to the instructions:

exhaust at the bottom.. exhaust at the top.

fixing to the ground

(nuts and screws to be provided
by the installer depending on the
civil engineering)

600
800
for dimensions:

2800
Width : 375 mm

600
600

Width : 500 mm
Width : 625 mm
Width : 750 mm

2200
1600

1600

Exhaust at the bottom V

Minimum volume of the service

space (V): 2m3 for the panel

To be defined according to:

1 : Total width of the panel’s cells

2 : Cable duct depth
3 : Cable duct length

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installation
in the unit
exhaust at the top or Possible installation example
bottom 16 kA. 1s internal arc cubicle installed
for dimensions: against a wall
Width : 375 mm
Width : 500 mm
Width : 625 mm
Width : 750 mm Exhaust at the
bottom

mini 50 mm

1 m recommandation

16 kA. 1s internal arc cubicle with

corridor at the rear

800 mm

Exhaust at the top

and the bottom

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assembling the roofs
together

exhaust at the bottom

for dimensions:
Width : 375 mm
Width : 500 mm
Width : 625 mm
Width : 750 mm

Assemble the roofs on each cell,

use the existing nuts and screws
screws + washers again.
Join each roof of each cell
together using M6 screws.
Reminder: you have already fitted
captive nuts to the flaps of each
roof.

exhaust at the top

Use the roof plates present on the
cell roofs and fix them to the
casings.

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case of panel extension
old (panel CEI 298) / new
(panel CEI 62271 ---200)
In the case of the extension, the
performance of an extended panel
(old/new) is the same as that of
the old panel (standard CEI 298).
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Exhaust at the top
Keep the side plate of the stack
(old right ---hand or left ---hand
panel). Set up the new side plate
and fit the stack casing kit (see
chapter ”Exhaust at the top”) on
the new cell coupled with the old
one.
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group Schneider Electric service
centers are there for:
engineering and technical
assistance
start-up
training
preventive and corrective
maintenance
adaptation work
spare parts
Call your sales representative
who will put you in touch with
your nearest group Schneider
Electric service centers.

Schneider Electric Industries SAS As standards, specifications and designs change from time
to time, please ask for confirmation of the information given
in this publication.
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