EATON Circuit Breaker Lifter

Instruction Booklet IB02100002E Effective August 2016 Revision #3
Instructions for operation and maintenance of breaker

lifting device and breaker lift pan accessory for 5-27 kV
type VCP-W circuit breakers and medium voltage switchgear
Contents
Description Page
IIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
VCP-W circuit breaker installation and removal
using a lifting yoke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
VCP-W circuit breaker installation and removal
using a lift pan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Breaker lifting device and lifting pan dimensions. 15
Instruction Booklet IB02100002E Instructions for operation and maintenance of breaker
Effective August 2016 lifting device and breaker lift pan accessory for 5-27 kV
Revision #3 type VCP-W circuit breakers and medium voltage switchgear
2 EATON www.eaton.com
Instructions for operation and maintenance of breaker Instruction Booklet IB02100002E
lifting device and breaker lift pan accessory for 5-27 kV Effective August 2016
type VCP-W circuit breakers and medium voltage switchgear Revision #3
Disclaimer of warranties and limitation of liability

This instruction booklet is published solely for information purposes In no event will Eaton be responsible to the purchaser or user in
and should not be considered all-inclusive. If further information is contract, in tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise
required, you should consult an authorized Eaton sales representative. for any special, indirect,incidental or consequential damage or loss
The sale of the product shown in this literature is subject to the whatsoever, including but not limited to damage or loss of use of
terms and conditions outlined in appropriate Eaton selling policies equipment, plant or power system, cost of capital, loss of power,
or other contractual agreement between the parties. This literature additional expenses in the use of existing power facilities, or claims
is not intended to and does not enlarge or add to any such contract. against the purchaser or user by its customers resulting from the
The sole source governing the rights and remedies of any purchaser use of the information, recommendations and description contained
of this equipment is the contract between the purchaser and Eaton. herein.
NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING

WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
OR MERCHANTABILITY, OR WARRANTIES ARISING FROM
THE COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE, ARE MADE
REGARDING THE INFORMATION, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND
DESCRIPTIONS CONTAINED HEREIN.
EATON www.eaton.com 3
Read and understand these instructions before attempting opera- Section 1. Introduction
tion, or maintenance of this equipment. This equipment must be
serviced only by qualified electrical personnel. Retain this document 1.1 Purpose
for future use. This instruction booklet covers the operation and maintenance of a
breaker lifting device and breaker lift pan accessory for 5-27 kV type
 NOTICE VCP-W circuit breakers and medium voltage switchgear. It is not
encompassing of all possible contingencies, variations, and details
ALL USERS OF THIS PRODUCT SHOULD READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUC- that may arise during installation, operation, or maintenance of this
TIONS PROVIDED HEREIN; HOWEVER, THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK SHOULD equipment.
NOT BE CONSIDERED ALL INCLUSIVE REGARDING INSTALLATION OR
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. IF FURTHER INFORMATION IS REQUIRED, 1.2 Application and description
YOU SHOULD CONSULT EATON'S ELECTRICAL SERVICES AND SYSTEMS.
Breaker lifting device (Figure 1) and lift pan (Figure 2) are optional
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AND OTHER SUPPLIED INSTRUCTIONS accessories available for use with 5-27 kV Type VCP-W horizontal
AND DRAWINGS IN THEIR ENTIRETY BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING drawout circuit breakers and switchgear. These accessories are only
THIS DEVICE. ADJUSTMENT, REPAIR, OR MAINTENANCE, OTHER THAN supplied when included in Eaton’s scope of supply. When a lift pan
THOSE DESCRIBED HEREIN, MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PER- is included in Eaton’s scope, a set of short rails (Figure 3A) is also
SONNEL. A QUALIFIED PERSON IS ONE WHO IS FAMILIAR WITH THE CON- supplied.
STRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT AND THE HAZARDS
INVOLVED.
 WARNING
IMPROPER USE OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR OPERATING
IT IN A MANNER FOR WHICH IT WAS NOT INTENDED, MAY RESULT IN
DEATH, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING

ANY OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS TO BE
OPERATED BY THIS DEVICE.
ALL SAFETY CODES, SAFETY STANDARDS, AND/OR REGULATIONS AS

THEY MAY BE APPLIED TO THIS TYPE OF EQUIPMENT MUST BE STRICTLY
ADHERED TO.
Figure 1. Breaker Lifting Device.
Figure 3B. Short Rails Storage Location.
Figure 2. Breaker Lift Pan.
Figure 4. Breaker Lifting Yoke.
Figure 5A. Standard Extension Rails.
Figure 3A. Short Rails.
A breaker lifting yoke (Figure 4) and a set of standard extension rails

(Figure 5A) are standard accessories supplied with each 5-27 kV
VCP-W switchgear order.
1.3 Eaton contact information

For additional information about Eaton products, please call 1-800-
525-2000 or log onto www.eaton.com. Additional medium voltage
switchgear information regarding Pricing/Aftermarket, Customer
Service, Engineering/Technical Information, or Warranty, can be
found by calling 1-800-345-4072.
Eaton Electrical Services and Systems (EESS) can be reached at
1-800-498-2678.
If further information is desired regarding this particular installation
or application information, contact the local Eaton sales office, refer-
ence Eaton’s Consulting Application Guide, or the appropriate indus- Figure 5B. Extension Rail Placement with Receptor
try standards. on Inside of the Pan.
Section 2. VCP-W circuit breaker
installation and removal using a lifting yoke
For installation and removal of VCP-W circuit breaker into a medium
voltage switchgear using a breaker lifting yoke in conjunction with a
breaker lifting device and a set of standard extension rails, reference
the following instructions.
A. Installation:
1. To lift circuit breaker from its shipping pallet:

a. Remove the mounting bolts from the shipping pallet. For a
non-direct roll-in breaker, the mounting bolts can be accessed
from the rear of the breaker. These bolts engage the inter-
nal brackets (Figure 7A). For a direct roll-in breaker, external
brackets are used in conjunction with the mounting bolts
(Figure 7B). These brackets can be discarded once removed.
b. Engage the lifting yoke to VCP-W breaker (Figure 9).
c. Spread-out the breaker lifting device legs by moving them to
alternate position (Figure 8) using a 3/4-inch hex wrench.
d. Position the lifter in front of the breaker. Engage the lifting
hook to the yoke and lift the breaker off the pallet (Figure 9).
2. Check available space in front of the circuit breaker compart-

ment. If there is not sufficient space, for example, end structure
is adjacent to a sidewall; move the breaker lifter legs back to its
standard position before proceeding.
3. Insert the extension rails (Figure 5A) into the circuit breaker com-
partment.
a. For switchgear equipped with a pan that has the receptor
on the inside of the pan rails, the extension rail with the
Figure 5C. Extension Rail Placement with Receptor half-moon cut-out will only fit in the left-hand side of the pan
on Outside of the Pan (Figure 5B).
b. For switchgear equipped with a pan that has the receptor on
the outside of the pan rails, the extension rail with the half-
moon cut-out will only fit in the right-hand side of the pan
(Figure 5C).
4. Move the breaker lifting device with the breaker hanging on its
hook. Carefully, raise it past the extension rails and position
it in front of the breaker compartment. Once the breaker is
positioned such that all four wheels are just above the rails, and
aligned with the rails, lock the lift truck wheels by pressing wheel
lock paddle (Figure 17) by foot.
5. Lower the breaker gradually on to the extension rails making
sure both front and rear wheels are aligned on top of the rails
(Figures 10 and 11).
6. Disengage the lifting device hook from the breaker lifting yoke,
and then remove the lifting yoke from the breaker.
7. Unlock the lifter wheels by pressing release bar on either side of
the wheel lock paddle (Figure 17) and move the lifter away from
front of the breaker.
Figure 6. Breaker as Shipped. 8. Push the breaker manually into the compartment until it latches
in the disconnected position, confirmed by a clicking sound.
B. Removal:
1. Open the circuit breaker. Withdraw the breaker to its discon-

nected position.
2. Insert the extension rails (Figure 5A) into the circuit breaker com-
partment.
a. For switchgear equipped with a pan that has the receptor
on the inside of the pan rails, the extension rail with the
half-moon cut-out will only fit in the left-hand side of the pan
(Figure 5B).
b. For switchgear equipped with a pan that has the receptor on
the outside of the pan rails, the extension rail with the half-
moon cut-out will only fit in the right-hand side of the pan
(Figure 5C).
3. Lift the pull-handle on the breaker and pull the breaker onto the
extension rails until it is completely withdrawn onto the rails.
4. Engage the lifting yoke to the breaker.
5. Raise the breaker lifter hook to appropriate height and position
the lifter in front of the circuit breaker.
6. Engage the lifter hook to the yoke (Figure 9).
7. Lock the lift truck wheels by pressing wheel lock paddle
(Figure 17) by foot.
8. Lift the breaker off the rails.
9. Unlock the lifter wheels by pressing release bar on either side of
the wheel lock paddle (Figure 17) and move the lifter away from
front of the breaker.
10. Carefully move the lifter and the breaker away from the compart-
ment.
Figure 7B. Mounting Bolt Locations for Direct Roll-in Breaker.
Figure 7A. Mounting Bolt Locations for Non-direct Roll-in

Breaker.
Figure 8. Breaker Lifter with Leg Shown Moved to an Alternate

Position.
Figure 9. Lifting of the Breaker.
Figure 11. Breaker Is Being Installed in the Upper Compartment

Using the Breaker Lifting Yoke and Standard Extension Rails.
Figure 10. Breaker Is Being Installed in the Lower Compartment

Using Breaker Lifting Yoke and Standard Extension Rails.
Figure 12. Rubber Stops.
Section 3. VCP-W circuit breaker

installation and removal using a lift pan
For installation and removal of VCP-W circuit breaker into a medium
voltage switchgear using a breaker lift pan in conjunction with a
breaker lifting device and a set short rails, reference the following
instructions.
A. Installation:
1. Follow steps outlined in Section 2, A-1 to lift the breaker from its
shipping pallet using breaker lifter and breaker lifting yoke. At this
time, the circuit breaker is hanging on the lifter hook (Figure 9).
2. Position the lifter behind the lift pan such that circuit breaker is
positioned above the lift pan.
3. Carefully lower the breaker on to the lift pan making sure all four
breaker wheels are seated on the lift pan rails. Once the breaker
is fully lowered on to the lift pan and seated, disengage the lifter
hook from the lift yoke, and remove the lifting yoke from the
breaker. Now pull the breaker towards the front until the breaker
front panel is rested against the two rubber stops (Figure 12) on
Figure 13. Breaker Wheel Interlock.
the lift pan. As the breaker is being pulled towards the rubber
stops, interlock bars on the lift pan will engage breaker wheels
shaft (Figure 13) to keep the breaker from sliding off the lift pan.
The interlock bars are further illustrated in the lift pan drawing
(Figure 34) and labeled as “Clamp” seen in the side view.”
 WARNING
FAILURE TO ENGAGE THE INTERLOCK BARS ENTIRELY MAY LEAD TO
MOVEMENT OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER WITHIN THE LIFT PAN. THIS CAN
RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
4. Engage the lift pan hooks (Figure 23) to the lifter horizontal lift-
ing bar (Figure 24) by lowering the lift, pushing the lifter slightly
forward, and then raising the lift. When properly engaged, the lift
pan can be raised/lowered to raise/lower the breaker (Figure 14).
5. Engage the short rails (Figures 3A, 21 and 22) into the breaker
compartment.
6. Move the breaker lifter with lift pan and breaker, and carefully
position in front of the circuit breaker compartment (Figure 14).
7. Raise/lower the lift to align the two holes on the lift pan to rail
pins. (Figures 25A, 25B and 25C). Two site holes (Figure 23) are
provided on the lift pan for visual verification of final alignment
of the lift pan with the short rails, when installing breaker in the
upper compartment. Once aligned, push the lifter and lift pan to
fully engage the rail pins. When fully engaged, a spring-loaded
bracket on each rail will lock the rails to the lift pan. Verify that
the lift pan rails are now aligned with the compartment rails
 WARNING
FAILURE TO ENGAGE THE SPRING-LOADED BRACKETS SEEN IN FIGURES
15 AND 16, MAY LEAD TO UNEVEN RAIL ALIGNMENT AND/OR MOVEMENT
OF THE LIFT PAN. EITHER OF THESE CIRCUMSTANCES CAN CAUSE THE
Figure 14. Lift Pan Being Raised. CIRCUIT BREAKER TO DROP WHICH CAN RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
8. Now lock the lift truck wheels by pressing wheel lock paddle by
foot (Figure 17).
9. Push breaker wheel release handle (Figure 18) upward to release
breaker wheels from the lift pan, and at the same time push the
breaker manually into the compartment. Breaker wheel release
handle can be let go once the breaker has been moved towards
the compartment by about 1/2 inch or so. Keep pushing the
breaker (Figure 19) until it reaches its disconnected position and
latches with the compartment interlock, confirmed by a clicking
sound.
10. Unlock the lifter wheels by pressing the release bar on either this time, also engage the lift pan wheel locking pins to lock the
side of the wheel lock paddle (Figure 17). lift pan wheels (Figure 29B), to keep the strap from unwinding.
11. Release the breaker lift pan and rails interlock by pushing the lift Figure 31 shows breaker fully withdrawn onto the lift pan.
pan release handle (Figure 20) towards the compartment, and at
the same time, pull the lifter away from the compartment.  WARNING
12. Remove short rails from the breaker compartment and store FAILURE TO ENGAGE THE INTERLOCK BARS ENTIRELY MAY LEAD TO
them on the lifter (Figure 3B) for future use. MOVEMENT OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER WITHIN THE LIFT PAN. THIS CAN
RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Removal
1. Open the circuit breaker. 11. Unlock the lifter wheels by pressing release bar on either side of
the wheel lock paddle (Figure 17).
2. Withdraw the breaker to its disconnected position.
12. Release lift pan and rails interlock by pushing lift pan release
3. Engage the short rails to circuit breaker compartment (Figures 21 handle (Figure 32) towards the compartment, and at the same
and 22). time pull the lifter away from the compartment.
4. Position the lifter behind the lift pan and engage the lift pan 13. Remove short rails from the breaker compartment.
hooks (Figure 23) to the lifter horizontal lifting bar by lowering
the lift, pushing the lifter slightly forward, and then raising the
lift. When properly engaged, the lift pan can be raised/lowered
(Figure 24).
5. Position the breaker lifter with lift pan in front of the circuit break-
er compartment.
6. Raise/lower the lift to align the two holes on the lift pan to rail
pins (Figures 25A, 25B and 25C). Two site holes (Figure 23) are
provided on the lift pan for visual verification of final alignment
of the lift pan with the short rails, when installing breaker in the
upper compartment. Once aligned, push the lifter and lift pan to
fully engage the rail pins. When fully engaged, a spring-loaded
bracket on each rail will lock the rails to the lift pan. Verify that
the lift pan rails are now aligned with the compartment rails
 WARNING
FAILURE TO ENGAGE THE SPRING-LOADED BRACKETS, SEEN IN FIGURES
15 AND 16, MAY LEAD TO UNEVEN RAIL ALIGNMENT AND/OR MOVEMENT
OF THE LIFT PAN. EITHER OF THESE CIRCUMSTANCES CAN CAUSE THE
CIRCUIT BREAKER TO DROP WHICH CAN RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
7. Now lock the lift truck wheels by pressing wheel lock paddle
(Figure 17) by foot. Figure 15. Breaker Wheel Interlock.
8. Disengage lift pan wheel locking pins from both wheels
(Figure 29B), and then unwind the strap (Figures 26A and 26B)
from lift pan winch assembly by simply pulling it. eave enough
slack. Make sure the strap is positioned above the spring rod and
not below it (Figure 26B) before proceeding to the next step.
9. Lift the breaker pull-handle upward (Figure 27A) and slide the
strap metal piece horizontally underneath the handle (Figure
27A and 27B), then rotate it 90 degrees downward, and push it
straight down. When properly inserted, this metal piece will lock
in with the breaker cross piece just below the handle and will
maintain breaker pull-handle in the raised position, thus releasing
breaker and cell interlock to allow breaker to be withdrawn from
its disconnected position. Now pull the strap (Figure 28) just
to be sure that the metal piece is engaged correctly as shown
before proceeding to the next step.
10. Now rotate the lift pan wheel (Figure 29A) clockwise. There are
two wheels, one on the left and one on the right. Either wheel
can be used. As the wheel is rotated clockwise (Figure 30), it
will wind the strap and pull the breaker from its compartment.
Continue to pull the breaker onto the lift pan until the breaker
front panel is rested against the two rubber stops (Figure 12) on
the lift pan. As the breaker is being pulled towards the rubber
stops, interlock bars on the lift pan will engage breaker wheels
shaft (Figure 13) to keep the breaker from sliding off the lift pan.
The interlock bars are further illustrated in the lift pan drawing
(Figure 34) and labeled as “Clamp” seen in the side view. At Figure 16. Lift Pan Being Raised.
Figure 17. Lifter Wheel Lock.
Figure 20. Lift Pan Interlock Release Handle.
Figure 18. Lift Pan Being Raised.
Figure 21. Short Rail (Left Side).
Figure 19. Lift Pan Being Raised.
Figure 22. Short Rail (Right Side).
Figure 23. Lift Pan Lifting Hooks and Line of Site Holes.
Figure 25B. Left Rail Aligned and Engaged to Lift Pan.
Figure 24. Lift Pan Engaged to Lifter.

Figure 25C. Right Rail Aligned and Engaged to Lift Pan.
Figure 25A. Lift Pan Aligned and Engaged with Short Rails. Figure 26A. Strap.
Figure 27C. Strap Being Engaged to Breaker.

Figure 26B. Strap Must Be Placed Above the Spring Rod.
Figure 28. Strap Engaged to the Breaker.

Figure 27A. Strap Being Engaged to Breaker.
Figure 27B. Strap Being Engaged to Breaker. Figure 29A. Lift Pan Wheel.
Figure 29B. Lift Pan Wheel Locking Pin.
Figure 31. Breaker Fully Withdrawn onto the Lift Pan.
Figure 30. Breaker Being Withdrawn onto the Lift Pan.
Figure 32. Lift Pan Release Handle.
Section 4. Breaker lifting device and lifting pan dimensions

Lift Truck 315 Lbs. (143 kg)
(Eaton Part #1C19086H01)
7.50
(190.5)
11.81
(300.0) Max. 105.00
(2667.0)
Min. 33.00
(838.2)
112.00
(2844.8)
88.06
(2236.7)
69.25
(1759.0)
15.25
(387.4)
24.13 45.44
(612.9) (1154.2)
Alternate
Position
34.88
(886.0)
30.13
(765.3) 34.63
(879.6)
39.63
(1006.6)
44.13
(1120.9)
Figure 33. Breaker Lifting Device Outline.
Lift Pan 165 Lbs. (75 kg) 33.28

(Eaton Part #1C19086H02) (845.3) 24.56
(623.8) 14.25
(362.0)
28.13
(714.5) 28.50
(723.9)
30.50
(774.7)
17.84
(453.1)
14°
Lift Pan/Rail
Interlock
Release
Handle
Clamp
Breaker Wheel 22.84

Release Bar (580.1)
(One On
Each Side)
31.69
(804.9)
Figure 34. Breaker Lift Pan Outline.
Lift Truck 315 Lbs. (143 kg) (Eaton Part #1C19086H01)

Lift Pan 165 Lbs. (75 kg) (Eaton Part #1C19086H02)
7.50
(190.5)
11.81
(300.0)
28.50
9.38 (723.9)
(238.3)
GW-TPAN
32.69
(830.3)
112.00
(2844.8) Max.
105.00
(2667.0)
88.06 Min.
(2236.7) 33.00
(838.2)
69.25
(1759.0) Max.
76.50
(1943.1)
Min.
5.50
(139.7)
28.50
(723.9)
30.13
(765.3)
34.63
3.38 (879.6)
(85.9)
15.25
(387.4)
45.44
(1154.2)
Figure 35. Breaker Lifting Device and Lift Pan.
Notes:
Notes:
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Electrical Sector
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Cleveland, OH 44122
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Instruction Booklet IB02100002E Effective August 2016 Revision #3

Instructions for operation and maintenance of breaker

Disclaimer of warranties and limitation of liability

NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING

READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING

ALL SAFETY CODES, SAFETY STANDARDS, AND/OR REGULATIONS AS

Figure 1. Breaker Lifting Device.

Figure 3B. Short Rails Storage Location.

Figure 2. Breaker Lift Pan.

Figure 4. Breaker Lifting Yoke.

Figure 5A. Standard Extension Rails.

Figure 3A. Short Rails.

A breaker lifting yoke (Figure 4) and a set of standard extension rails

1.3 Eaton contact information

1. To lift circuit breaker from its shipping pallet:

2. Check available space in front of the circuit breaker compart-

1. Open the circuit breaker. Withdraw the breaker to its discon-

Figure 7B. Mounting Bolt Locations for Direct Roll-in Breaker.

Figure 7A. Mounting Bolt Locations for Non-direct Roll-in

Figure 8. Breaker Lifter with Leg Shown Moved to an Alternate

Figure 9. Lifting of the Breaker.

Figure 11. Breaker Is Being Installed in the Upper Compartment

Figure 10. Breaker Is Being Installed in the Lower Compartment

Figure 12. Rubber Stops.

Section 3. VCP-W circuit breaker

Figure 17. Lifter Wheel Lock.

Figure 20. Lift Pan Interlock Release Handle.

Figure 18. Lift Pan Being Raised.

Figure 21. Short Rail (Left Side).

Figure 19. Lift Pan Being Raised.

Figure 22. Short Rail (Right Side).

Figure 24. Lift Pan Engaged to Lifter.

Figure 27C. Strap Being Engaged to Breaker.

Figure 28. Strap Engaged to the Breaker.

Figure 29B. Lift Pan Wheel Locking Pin.

Figure 31. Breaker Fully Withdrawn onto the Lift Pan.

Figure 30. Breaker Being Withdrawn onto the Lift Pan.

Figure 32. Lift Pan Release Handle.

Section 4. Breaker lifting device and lifting pan dimensions

Figure 33. Breaker Lifting Device Outline.

Lift Pan 165 Lbs. (75 kg) 33.28

Breaker Wheel 22.84

Figure 34. Breaker Lift Pan Outline.

Lift Truck 315 Lbs. (143 kg) (Eaton Part #1C19086H01)

Figure 35. Breaker Lifting Device and Lift Pan.

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