ALLIS-CHALMERS
INSTRUCTION
* BOOK
SDO OIL CIRCUIT BREAKER
Type-15 & 23
WITH SE-3B STORED ENERGY OPERATOR
AND TC-2 INTERRUPTING DEVICE
DECEMBER 1970 BWX-6753 A ALLIS-CHALMERS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TYPE SDO-15 AND 23
OIL CIRCUIT BREAKER
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CONTENTS PAGE NO.
GENERAL
LIFTING A TYPE SDO BREAKER
STORAGE
INSTALLATION
OPERATION
GENERAL
POLE UNIT
OPERATING MECHANISM
+ CHARGING THE CLOSING SPRINGS
CLOSING THE BREAKER
MANUAL SLOW CLOSING
ADJUSTMENTS - OPERATOR AND POLE UNIT
BREAKER TRIPPING SYSTEM
BREAKER ACTUATING TOGGLE
OVERTRAVEL STOP
OPEN POSITION STOP
TRIP FREE CLEARANCE
CLOSING SPRING RELEASE
CAM FOLLOWER ROLL CLEARANCE
MOTOR CUT-OFF AND ANTI-PUMP RELAY
OPENING SPRINGS
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AUXILIARY SWITCH a, 9
ADJUSTMENTS - INTERRUPTING DEVICE 10
CONTACT ALIGNMENT 10
CONTACT PENETRATION 10, 11
TC-2 INTERRUPTING DEVICE 1
CONTACT CLEANING il
OIL & GAS SEPARATOR 11, 12
TANK 12
OIL 12
CONTROL WIRING DIAGRAMS 12
LIST OF CAUTIONS 12, 13
CONNECTIONS 13
GROUND CONNECTIONS 13
FINAL INSTALLING INSPECTION 13
MAINTENANCE 14
TANKLIFTER 14
REPAIR PARTS 15
MEASUREMENT OF BREAKER SPEEDS 16, 17
SUMMARY OF MEASUREMENTS 17
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‘TYPICAL
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DESCRIPTION
SDO-15 OIL CIRCUIT BREAKER -
FIXED FRAME
TYPICAL
SDO-15/23 OIL CIRCUIT BREAKER -
ADJUSTABLE FRAME,
‘TYPICAL
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PLUNGER
TYPICAL
TYPICAL
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D0 POLE UNIT
SE-3B OPERATOR
OPERATOR LINKAGE DIAGRAM
SE-3B OPERATOR
‘TRIP MECHANISM
TYPE TC-2 INTERRUPTING DEVICE
14.4 KV BUSHING
23 KV BUSHING
MOVABLE MEMBER
ADJUSTMENT
TANKLIFTER
AUXILIARY SWITCH
SPEED CURVE
DRAWING NO.
J1-303-334-402
72-310-036-402
71-401-665-401
71-401-663-401
71-210-415-401
71-401-669-403
71-303-335-401
72-310-361-401
71-210-179-402
72-211-109-401
72-111-168-401
72-211-108-401
71-303-342-401
71-301-758
72-210-110-401 BEEEREEBE EEE BEEBE RBE EERE SB REET
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
GENERAL
An Allis-Chalmers Type SDO Power Oil Circuit Breaker is a three phase
single tank, distribution type, outdoor unit for use under the 15.5
or the 25.8 maximum design KV rating. It is shipped in assembled
form, with only the diagonal braces removed to permit economical
shipment with the lowest possible clearance
Upon receipt of the oil circuit breaker, remove all packing traces
and examine carefully to see that it has not been damaged in transit
If any injury is discovered, a claim for damages should be filed at
once with the transportation company. Then notify the nearest Dis-
trict Office of Allis-Chalmers with a copy of the inspector's report.
LIFTING A TYPE SDO BREAKER
An SDO breaker may be lifted by the use of a sling and chain-and
hooks of proper size. (Check local, state, or underwriter's specifi-
cations for regulations on safe chain vs load values.)
CAUTION: DO NOT ALLOW THE CHAINS OR SLINGS TO TOUCH THE BUSHINGS.
STORAGE
Immediately upon receipt of your Allis-Chalmers Oil Circuit Breaker
it should be set upon its permanent foundation. If the br«aker is
not to be connected in service immediately, the tank should be
cleaned, dried, and filled with approved insulating oil. When it is
not possible to set the breaker on its permanent foundation, the tank
should be filled with Allis-Chalmers Universal #3 Insulating Oil to
protect the insulating parts of the breaker. If it is not possible
to fill the tank with oil, the insulating parts must be kept dry
through the use of space heaters or light bulbs which will maintain
the inside temperature of the tank above the ambient.
The operating mechanism housing is weatherproof. However, to prevent
corrosion due to moisture in the cabinet, the space heaters should be
energized within a day or two at the latest, after their receipt,
even to the extent of using temporary wiring. Machined parts of the
operating mechanism should be coated with a light oil to protect them
against corrosion.
Periodic inspection of the breaker while it is in storage is recom-
mended to check for possible corrosion of mechanical parts. If the
breaker has been filled with insulating oil and stored for some time,
the oil should be tested and possibly filtered (refer to Section on
Care of Insulating Oil). If, due to improper storage, moisture occurs in the tank, remove the
insulation parts of the interrupting device, lift rods, guide system
and dry them as follows. All impregnated wood parts are to be hung
vertically to prevent warpage and dried at 100° F for 8 hours. All
other insulation parts are to be dried at 150° F for a like period.
INSTALLATION
An SDO should be mounted in a clean yard and have ample clearance to
other apparatus or structures. It is advisable to provide a cement
pad into which are imbedded suitable foundation bolts. Sufficient
work space should be provided to facilitate inspection and tank re-
moval. Place the breaker on the foundation pad and install side di-
agonal braces. (See Fig. 1.) If the breaker is the adjustable frame
type, the legs may be extended and cross braces installed in front
beneath the operator cabinet (see Fig. 1A). Level framework by means
of shims placed between the permanent skid base and the foundation,
grout as necessary and then tighten the hold down means.
Open the control cabinet to remove the shipping ties and/or blocking
which hold the breaker in the closed position.
CAUTION: FOR SHIPMENT THE BREAKER IS BLOCKED IN THE
CLOSED POSITION, SO CARE MUST BE EXERCISED
IN REMOVING THE’WEDGES TO AVOID INJURY TO
PERSONNEL. NEVER TRIP, OR ALLOW TO TRIP,
AN OIL CIRCUIT BREAKER WHILE WORKING ON IT
SINCE THE PARTS MOVE SO RAPIDLY THAT ANYONE
CAUGHT IN ANY MOVING PART MAY BE SERIOUSLY
INJURED. AFTER REMOVING THE BLOCKING, THE
BREAKER IS READY TO BE OPERATED. BEFORE
DOING SO, MAKE SURE THAT ALL PERSONNEL ARE
IN SAFE POSITIONS.
USE CAUTION WHEN REMOVING FROM SKID - UN-
BALANCED WEIGHT MAY CAUSE UNIT TO TIP
TOWARD SIDE CABINET.
To check operation the tank may be lowered and the breaker operated
in air.
CAUTION: THE INTERNAL HYDRAULIC SHOCK ABSORBER IS
EFFECTIVE ONLY WHEN UNDER OIL. THE OIL
CIRCUIT BREAKER SHOULD BE TRIPPED AS LITTLE
AS POSSIBLE BEFORE THE TANK WITH OIL IS IN
PLACE TO AVOID POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE TO THE
APPARATUS . OPERATION
GENERAL
All adjustments have been made at the factory before shipment and
generally no change is required. Therefore, proceed to lower the oil
tank; clean the bushings and examine them carefully for damage.
See that all contact surfaces are clean and all current carrying mem-
bers are in good mechanical condition. Operate the breaker carefully
by hand using the means provided to see that the settings are in ac-
cord with the adjustment instructions. Do not operate the unit elec-
trically until all adjustments are correct. In particular, check to
see that the plungers pass into the center of the hole in the bottom
of the Type TC-2 interrupting device.
POLE UNIT (Refer to Fig. 2
The essential elements of the SDO pole unit mechanism are a pair of
radius arms 2-7 attached at one end to hexagonal main shaft 2-30,
each -carrying on the opposite end a link 2-28 connected to the cross-
head 2-20 which drives movable member 2-1. A mechanism frame 2-15
guides the crosshead 2-20, retains the main shaft bearing 2-16 and
holds the lift rod guiding system composed of two supports 2-21 and
two rods guides 2-26. Bar 2-6 between the two radius arms 2-7 serves
as the mechanical element which limits crosshead travel by coming
against overtravel stop 2-9 on the close stroke and by striking the
open position stop 2-5 of shock absorber 2-4 on the opening stroke.
Yoke 2-14, mounted on the crosshead 2-20, provides a #10-32 tapped
hole as means for connecting the user's speed analyzer.
OPERATING MECHANISM (Refer to Fig. 3
‘The Type SDO breaker is equipped with an SE-3B spring type stored
energy operator. This mechanism supplies the force (from compressed
springs) which simultaneously closes the breaker and compresses the
springs used to impart the opening velocity.
A motor compresses the springs through a gear reduction unit, cam and
latching system. Energizing the close (spring release) coil operates
the latch to release the compressed springs and close the breaker.
Refer to Figure 1 and note that the design and suspension of the
SE-3B is unique in that it is mounted directly on the hexagonal main
shaft which operates, and passes into, the pole unit without need for
complex cabinet seals. In addition, it is so balanced with the pole
unit mechanism that the only fastening needed for stability is a tab
at the lower right of the operator to attach it to the control hous-
ing. CHARGING THE CLOSING SPRINGS (Refer to Fig. 3
In power charging, a motor 3-45 driving gear reduction unit 3-39 ro-
tates cam 3-30 in a counterclockwise direction as indicated by the
charge arrow on the illustration. Cam follower roll 3-26 rides on
the face of cam 3-30 and is driven to the left thus pivoting its car-
rier arm 3-28 about shaft 3-43. The lower extension of arm 3-28
draws tie rod 3-52 to the right thus compressing springs 3-62.
The means for retaining the charge of the compressed springs is a
factory adjusted arm extension 3-48 connected to arm 3-28 which ro-
tates roll crank 3-49 about fixed shaft 3-58 by means of a pair of
connecting links 3-42. In so doing, the latch roll 3-25 rides up to
then displaces, latch 3-14 until the latch roll 3-25 clears the work-
ing face of the latch 3-14 thus permitting the latch to drop behind
the roll. Once in this position, the latch 3-14 releasably restrains
roll 3-25 as the face of cam 3-30 passes out from under roll 3-26 and
lets the force of the spring charge transfer to roll 3-25 and latch
3-14 where it is held ready for closure as shown.
After the springs are charged and latched, the motor disengages from
the cam 3-30 and the cam is rapidly advanced by the return spring
4-32 and comes to rest against stop pin 3-41. The simultaneous ad-
vancement of relay cam 4-37 to the vertical position opens the motor
cut-off contacts to de-energize the motor.
0 charge the closing springs manually, open all control circuits and
engage the slotted end of the manual closing crank with the gear unit
shaft 3-44 and turn the crank in a counterclockwise direction as in~
dicated in the illustration. The springs are fully charged when roll
3-25 comes to rest against the working face of latch 3-14 as eviz
denced by a loud snap. Continue to rotate the handle until the face
of cam 3-30 passes completely out from under the follower roll 3-26
and spring 4-32 acts to return relay cam 4-37 to the vertical posi-
tion as described above. Remove the handle at this point
CLOSING THE BREAKER
Energizing the close (spring release) coil 3-19 rotates latch arm
3-15 and latch 3-14 thus releasing the closing springs 3-62. These
springs rotate arm 3-28 which in turn drives roll 3-25 against roll
3-12 thereby straightening out the breaker actuating toggle to close
the breaker as shown in Figure 4.
Manual release of the charged springs to close the breaker is achieved
by pushing up on the close coil armature 3-20 as indicated on the
"Push to Close” nameplate.
MANUAL SLOW CLOSING
If the breaker is either open or closed and the closing springs are
charged, it will be necessary to discharge them by holding the trip
initiation latch 3-63 in the tripped position, (thus preventing the breaker from being closed if it is opened) while pushing up on the
close coil armature to release latch roll 3-25 and discharge springs
3-62.
Now proceed to slow close the breaker as follows:
1. Using the manual closing crank, proceed as in charging the clos-
ing spring manually, as previously described, except stop as soon
as the toggle roll 3-12 moves far enough to the right to permit
toggle release latch 3-60 to reset behind the latch roll 3-75.
(This action is evidenced by an audible click.
2. At this point the roll crank 3-49 will not be sufficiently re-
trieved to latch its roll 3-25 behind latch 3-14, consequently
the breaker closing action can now start by slowly releasing the
spring charge against the closing toggle roll 3-12 by reversing
the rotation of shaft 3-44 to the discharge direction. This is
counterclockwise as viewed from the top of the gear reduction
unit 3-39.
3. In the process of slowly discharging the closing springs against
the breaker actuating toggle system (upper toggle link 4-10, tog-
gle roll 4-12, lower toggle link 4-77), the follower roll 4-26
will cease to track on the surface of cam 4-30. The reason for
this is that rolls 4-12 and 4-25 are in contact under the bal-
anced forces of breaker load vs ‘closing spring force thus holding
themselves, and consequently arm 4-28 motionless. As cam 4-30
continues to run, it.rotates out from under the follower roll
4-26 leaving it stationary.
4. Continue to rotate cam 4-30 by means of the manual handle until
the cam shaft 4-31 no longer moves as shown by the stationary
position of relay cam 4-37.
CAUTION: 0 PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE MECHANISM, DO NOT
PROCEED TO USE THE MAINTENANCE LEVER 4-53
UNTIL THE RELAY CAM 4-37 IS IN THE POSITION
JUST DESCRIBED.
Remove the manual closing crank. Place the indented end of the
maintenance lever 4-53 vertically against the notch in the chas-
sis 4-55 above the spring assist pin.
Press the maintenance lever 4-53 to the left against the spring
assist pin 4-51 until roll 4-25 pushes roll 4-12 over toggle
against toggle stop 4-92 with a loud snap. The breaker is now
closed. ADJUSTMENTS ~ OPERATOR AND POLE UNIT
BREAKER TRIPPING SYSTEM (Refer to Figs. 3 & 5
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With the breaker open and the closing springs discharged, turn
cam 3-30 to recharge the closing springs manually up to where
follower roll 3-26 reaches the highest part of cam 3-30. This
will occur approximately 3/4" from the tip of cam 3-30. At this
point, latch roll 3-25 will have moved the farthest distance to
the right. Latch 3-14 will reset here, but the spring load will
not yet be transferred from the face of cam 3-30 to the latch
3-14,
Adjust stop 5-80 to provide 1/16 engagement between trip initia~
tion latch 5-63 and toggle release latch 5-60.
Set stop 5-69 to provide a clearance of 1/32 (+0 -1/64) between
trip initiating latch 5-63 and the cooperating face of toggle re-
lease latch 5-60.
Position stop screw 3-59 to provide 1/32 (+1/32, -1/64) clearance
between roll 5-75 and the cooperating face of toggle release
latch 5-60.
With armature 5-85 solidly against pole head 5-83, add or sub-
tract shim 5-82 to position plunger 5-81 approximately 1/32 be-
yond the point where latch 5-60 will pass by latch 5-63 when
pried down by hand.
Adjust, by bending, the armature stop 5-86 to locate armature
5-85 such that a clearance of at least 3/16 exists between
plunger 5-81 and arm 5-90.
Change the quantity of washer 5-74 to obtain positive open and
close action of latch check switch (5-78).
BREAKER ACTUATING TOGGLE (Refer to Fig. 4)
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Close the breaker as described under "MANUAL SLOW CLOSING".
Add or remove shim 4-91 to position toggle stop 4-92 so that the
center of pin 4-93 is 1/4" to left of the line of centers between
pin 4-7 and pin 4-76.
OVERTRAVEL STOP (Refer to Fig. 2)
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With the SE-3B operator in the closed position, go to the breaker
pole unit and set overtravel stop 2-9 by turning it down against
bar 2-6 then turn it back from three-quarters to one turn and
lock the nut securely in place. QPEN POSITION STOP (Refer to Figs. 3 & 2)
1. By manual means charge springs 3-36 up to the point where the
follower roll 3-26 is at the highest part of cam 3-30 as under
"BREAKER TRIPPING SYSTEM", Step 1.
2. At this point, check the overtravel clearance of 1/16 + 1/64 be-
fween Jatch roll 3-25 and latch 3-14. This clearance is factory
Preset by location of pin 3-50 in the proper hole
3. Complete the spring charging sequence.
4. Trip the breaker open, check and adjust if necessary the open
Position stop 2-5 to create in the SE-3B mechanism a gap of
1/16 -0 +1/16 maximum between latch roll 3-12 and latch roll
3-25 with toggle release latch 3-60 and roll crank 3-46 reset.
With this setting, the movable member, 2-1, should have a minimum
stroke of 5-1/4",
TRIP FREE CLEARANCE (Refer to Fig. 4
Close the breaker by pushing up on armature 3-20 as noted on the
"PUSH TO CLOSE NAMEPLATE",
2. In the circuit breaker closed spring discharged position, there
must be a clearance of 3/16" (+ 1/16, -0) between rolls 4-12 and
4525. Modify the quantity of shim 4-56 to achieve this dimension
Adjustment within these limits permits the operator to go trip
free and let the breaker come fully open (by permitting roll 4-12
to pass between stop 4-92 and roll 4-25).
CLOSING SPRING RELEASE (Refer to Fig. 3)
1. Adjust stop 3-16 to make the bottom edge of latch face 3-14 come
5/32 4 1/32 below the line of centers between roll 3-25 and shaft
3-11.
2. With armature 3-20 against pole head 3-23, add or subtract shim
3-18 to set the bottom edge of latch 3-14'on the line of centers
between roll 3-25 and shaft 3-11.
3. Adjust by bending, the armature stop 3-21 to position armature
3-20 to gain a clearance of at least 1/8" between plunger 3-17
and latch arm 3-15.
CAM FOLLOWER ROLL CLEARANCE (Refer to Fig. 3
1. With closing spring 3-62 discharged and cam follower roll 3-26
opposite the minimum radius of cam 3-30, a clearance of 1/4 + 1/8
between cam 3-30 and roll 3-26 is required MOTOR CUT-OFF AND ANTI.
UMP RELAY (Refer to Fig. 4)
1. The motor cut-off is a normally closed contact on the anti-pump
xelay 4-33 located on the upper right of the operator. It is ac-
tuated by a relay cam 4-37 mounted on the end of the cam shaft
4-31. This cam rotates in unison with charging cam 4-30. Its
function is to mechanically raise the armature of anti-pump relay
4-33 when the springs charged position is reached. One relay
contact opens the motor circuit, another closes the spring re-
lease circuit (for closing the breaker), and a third contact is
the seal-in contact of the (52¥) anti-pump relay. As soon as the
spring release (close) coil 4-19 is energized, releasing the
closing springs 4-62 and closing the breaker, the cam moves out
from under the relay armature and the recharging cycle is thus
initiated. Refer to prints of the particular wiring arrangement
furnished with each breaker and note that if the breaker control
switch is held in the close position the anti-pump relay is
sealed up and the motor circuit is held open. Release of the
control switch allows the relay to drop closing the motor circuit
and recharging the spring.
2. To adjust the relay cam 4-37, charge and latch the closing
springs and manipulate the small adjusting eye 4-38 on the relay
cam 4-37 until the relay armature is in its maximum raised (oper-
ated) position, Now tighten the check nuts
OPENING SPRINGS (Refer to Fig. 4
With the breaker closed, the accelerating springs (4-68) should have
a nominal compressed length of 4 3/4 + 1/8. This compression deter-
mines the opening speed of the breaker which is taken as the average
speed over the first 3" of travel after contact part with the breaker
filled with oil.
The speed should be set at 7 1/2 to 8 1/2 feet per second for all SDO
ratings. Adjustment is made by means of the nut (4-68A) on eye bolt
(4-94), The lock nut (4-68B) must be securely tightened after the
adjustment is made.
For instructions on measuring breaker speeds, refer to the section
"MEASUREMENT OF BREAKER SPEEDS"
AUXILIARY SWITCH (Refer to Fig. 11)
The auxiliary switch, located on the left side of the cabinet, has
been adjusted at the factory and should not normally require further
adjustment. However, before the breaker is placed in service a check
should be made to see that the crank arm (11-10) throws approxinately
30° above to 60° below a horizontal center line. The adjustment for
throw of the crank arm is made by positioning the clevis on the auxi-
liary switch connecting rod. After correct adjustment is made, make
sure all fastenings and locknuts are secure. Each rotor (11-3) can
be adjusted individually in steps of 15 degrees merely by pressing the contact to one side against the spring and rotating it within its
insulated rotor housing until it snaps into the desired position.
Any changes made on this switch should be done carefully. ADJUSTMENTS ~ INTERRUPTING DEVICE
CONTACT ALIGNMENT (Refer to Figs. 2, 6, & 8)
The TC-2 interrupting device, stationary contacts, and plungers
should require no adjustment. However, if plungers or bushings are
replaced see that all plungers pass into the center of the hole in
the bottom of the TC-2 interrupting device, that the interrupting de-
vices hang plumb, and be sure that the plungers and stationary con-
tacts are properly aligned.
This may be done as follows:
Thread interrupting device (2-3) onto the stud on bushing (2-12
until the bottom of the interrupting device is level with the
bottom of the other interrupting devices.
a. On SDO-15 breakers with dry type bushings there will be ap-
proximately 1/8" between the top of the interrupting device
| contact block (6-2) and the cap (7-105) on the bottom of the
bushing.
on SDO breakers with oil filled bushings there will be ap-
\ proximately 1/2" between the top of the interrupting device
contact block (6-2) and the bottom of the bushing lower hous-
} ing (7A-104).
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2. ‘Two adjustments are available for centering the plunger in the
hole in the bottom of the interrupting device:
i a. Loosen bolts (8-7) which will permit block (8-5) to slide.
b. The plunger (8-3) has a 1/8" offset, which allows adjustment
up to + 1/8" in the lateral direction.
c. At this point, if more lateral adjustment is needed, or if
the interrupting device is not plumb, it is permissible to
| add shims (2-33) under the bushing flange to attain alignment.
Shimming up to 3/32" is permissible.
CONTACT PENETRATION (Refer to Figs. 6, 8, 9)
1. The type TC-2 interrupting device and plungers should require no
adjustment. However, for plunger replacement or checking the
present settings see that all plungers make contact together and
slide sufficiently into the stationary contact assembly to make
full penetration but not enough to strike the contact block.
This may be done with the shell (6-3) in place by proceeding as
follows.
2. With the breaker open, measure distance from contact block (6-2
to bottom plate (6-8) of TC-2 interrupting device, dimension 9-a.
10 ++ Power close breaker with plungers (8-3) extending no more than 5"
from top surface of cross bar (8-4) and measure distance from
bottom plate (6-8) to top of cross bar (8-4), dimension 9-b
4, Add dimensions 9-a and 9-b and subtract 5/16" therefrom. Read-
just plunger (8-3) to this value, + 1/16", and lock securely with
clamp bolts (8-7).
Wipe, clean, and coat top end of plunger with petroleum jelly.
6. Repeat Steps 2 through 5 for each individual plunger setting.
TC-2 INTERRUPTING DEVICE (Refer to Pig. 6)
The shell of the TC-2 interrupting device must be oriented so that
the exhaust port faces outward, and in line with the lift rod. The
proper position is maintained by a clip (6-14) which keys the contact
block (6-2) to the shell (6-3) via a slot in the contact block, and a
choice of 3 slots in the shell
To change the position of the exhaust port, the following procedure
is recommended:
Loosen clip (6-14) and set screw (6-15)
2. Using a 2-1/4" spanner wrench, loosen the bottom plate (6-8).
Rotate the contact block in the shell into correct alignment,
having the top of the thread in the contact block 1/2 to 1 turn
above the top of the shell within 1/2 turn.
Install clip (6-14).
Using a 2-1/4" spanner wrench, run in bottom plate (6-8) to pro-
vide a tight stacking, and tighten set screw (6-15).
CONTACT CLEANING
In general, before putting the tank in place, wipe all contact sur-
faces clean with a cloth soaked in a suitable solvent and re-coat
with light application of petroleum jelly. After the breaker has
been in service for a period of time or after an interruption, a file
or sandpaper may be required to dress the arcing contacts. Abrasives,
however, should never be used on the silver plated contact surfaces
£ the current carrying parts. Unlike copper, these contact surfaces
are good electrical conductors, even when tarnished.
OIL & GAS SEPARATOR
The oil and gas separator is provided to facilitate escape of gases
incident. to circuit interruption and to prevent oil throw. It con-
sists of a specially shaped chamber which provides a restricted pas-
sage leading from the interior of the insulator support to the
ql atmosphere. The exhaust opening of the gas and oil separator has a
standard pipe thread.
During circuit interruption, gases are
liberated. These gases rise
through the oil to the expansion chamber formed by the insulator sup-
port and then escape through the oil and gas separator. Oil parti-
cles that may be mixed with the gases
are separated, due to the en-
forced changes in direction of gas flow and are returned to the
breaker tank.
TANK
Make sure that the tanks are clean and
place, then install on breaker and fil
shipped with the oil circuit breakers,
dry and tank linings are in
1 with A.C. Universal #3 oil as
to the center of the oil gauge
Access to the inside of the breaker for oil filling purposes may be
had by removing the pipe cap on the fi
OIL
11 pipe (2-18).
Each Allis-Chalmers oil circuit breaker is shipped with sufficient
oil to fill tanks to the required leve:
1, The oil furnished is of
special grade carefully selected for this service, known as A.C. Uni-
versai #3. It has a flash point, low
to carbonization, and will not readily
As satisfactory operation of oil circu:
of suitable oil properly maintained, i
furnished or recommended by the breake:
The dielectric strength of the oil as
volts when tested between 1" diameter
the oil tests less than 22,000 volts,
being placed in the oil circuit breake
CONTROL WIRING
freezing point, high resistance
retain moisture in suspension.
it breaker depends on the use
t is advisable to use only oil
x manufacturer.
shipped is at least 22,000
discs spaced 1/10" apart, If
it should be filtered before
x tank.
DIAGRAMS
For control wiring diagrams, refer to prints of the particular wiring
arrangement furnished with each breake:
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LIST_OF CAUTIONS
1. DO NOT ALLOW THE CHAINS OR SLINGS TO TOUCH THE BUSHINGS.
2. FOR SHIPMENT THE.BREAKER IS BLOCKE!
D IN THE CLOSED POSITION, SO
CARE MUST BE EXERCISED IN REMOVING THE WEDGES TO AVOID INJURY TO
PERSONNEL. NEVER TRIP, OR ALLOW TO TRIP, AN OIL CIRCUIT BREAKER
WHILE WORKING ON IT SINCE THE PART:
CAUGHT IN ANY MOVING PART MAY BE SI
MOVING THE BLOCKING, THE BREAKER 1:
'§ MOVE SO RAPIDLY THAT ANYONE
ERIOUSLY INJURED. AFTER RE-
'§ READY TO BE OPERATED. BEFORE
DOING SO, MAKE SURE THAT ALL PERSONNEL ARE IN SAFE POSITIONS.
12 3. THE INTERNAL HYDRAULIC SHOCK ABSORBER IS EFFECTIVE ONLY WHEN UN-
DER OIL. THE OIL CIRCUIT BREAKER SHOULD BE TRIPPED AS LITTLE AS
POSSIBLE BEFORE THE TANK WITH OIL IS IN PLACE TO AVOID THE POSSI-
BILITY OF DAMAGE TO THE APPARATUS.
CONNECTIONS
Oil circuit breakers of this class may be furnished with up to nine
bushing type current transformers in accordance with service require-
ments. The standard arrangement and markings of current transformer
jeads conform with NEMA Standards. All breakers are wired according
to this arrangement unless otherwise specified.
The current transformer ratios and taps are shown on the current
transformer nameplates mounted in the operator housing opposite the
terminal blocks for the bushing type current transformer leads. All
current transformer leads are brought out to a terminal block and the
identity of each lead indicated.
Bushing type current transformers have the equivalent of only one
primary turn and must, therefore, operate on low values of ampere
turns, particularly for low values of primary current. Below 200 am-
peres primary current, they require special consideration of the
Secondary burdens in their application
GROUND CONNECTIONS
The frame of the oil circuit breaker should be permanently grounded.
A good permanent low resistance ground is essential for adequate pro-
tection. A poor ground may be worse than no ground at all. It gives
a false feeling of safety to those working around the equipment and
may also result in ultimate loss of life or damage to the apparatus.
FINAL INSTALLING INSPECTION
1. Make sure that the oil circuit breaker is properly set up and
levelled on its supporting structure.
2. See that all bearing surfaces of the operating mechanism have
been lubricated.
3. Inspect all insulated wiring and see that it has not been damaged.
Test the wiring for possible grounds or short circuits.
4, Make sure that all current carrying parts outside the oil circuit
breaker are correctly insulated in accordance with standard prac-
tice.
5, Make sure that all joints are made correctly whether they are
soldered joints, clamped joints made with wires or cables or
bolted joints of copper bars.
13 MAINTENANCE
upon the proper operation of the oil circuit breaker depends the
safety of the user's personnel and the successful fugctioning of the
sareeteed apparatus. It is, therefore, recommended that the breaker
pontRSroughiy inspected, both mechanically and electrically, at least
once every twelve months.
be sure that breaker and its mechanism are disconnected from all
electric power before inspecting or repairing.
Inspect the operating mechanism periodically and lubricate all bear-
ing surfaces of the mechanism with a good low cold test lubricant.
in2 S"tmospheric conditions including corrosive gases will affect
Sny grease and shorten its life it should be removed and replaced if
necessary.
Keep the bearing surfaces of the toggles, rods; and levers: adequate-
ly lubricated and free from grit and other contamination 2S the mech-
akism cannot operate properly with sluggish bearings.
the following paragraph, quoted from the definition of interrupting
capacity in the AIEE Rule 19A-216, Oil Circuit Breaker Standards,
should be observed.
“after a performance at or near its interrupting rating” it
de not to be inferred that the breaker can meet its inter”
fupting rating without inspecting, and if necessary, making
repairs."
see that the oil is kept at a proper level in the tank and that. the
proper dielectric strength of the oil is maintained. Add new oil oc-
Basionally to compensate for the slight evaporation.
Tt is recommended that the oi1 be changed or filtered and carbon.
it is ad from bushings and other parts every twelve months oF nose
cleaned trending upon the severity of the service. The oit should be
often: getter successive openings under load short circuit, etc:
filteres as signs of carbonization, or lowered dielectric strength
if it snows Sr suspended matter therein, test the oil before repise.
$6 it in the tanks. Carbonization is generally indicated by a flaky
iach precipitate which floats in the oil samples taken from the bot-
eae Sethe tank. Tests that show less than 16,500 volts per 0.10"
Sap between 1" diameter discs, require that the oil be filtered or
reconditioned.
TANKLIFTER
In use of the tanklifter proceed with equal lengths of loop. end un-
und from the drum so that the tank will be let dows and/or elevated
yound trjzontal manner. Feed the cables onto and off the drum so
ip at they lay smooth without consecutive turns crossing each other.
14 REPAIR PARTS
When ordering supply parts, refer to the figures in this book and
then specify quantity, name, figure number and reference, type, am-
perage, voltage and serial number of the breaker on which the parts
are to be used. Use the recommended spare parts lists whenever pos-
sible.
EXAMPLE: - 6 - Plunger (Ref, #3, Fig. 8, Instruction Book
BWX-6752) for Type SDO-15, 600 Ampere, 15 KV
Oil Circuit Breakers, S/N 338134.
15 MEASUREMENT OF BREAKER SPEEDS (Refer to Fig. 12.
In order for the interrupting device to perform properly, contact
separation must occur at the right time and the movable contact must
be travelling at the right speed.
The most common device in use today for making a time travel record
of the breaker contacts is the "CINCINNATI CIRCUIT BREAKER OPERATION
ANALYZER, TYPES A & D". For analyzing Allis-Chalmers oil circuit
breakers it is recommended that the type "D" Analyzer be used.
In general the closing SPEED of Allis-Chalmers oil circuit breakers
Should never require correction. However, it is good practice to
check the closing speed against the figures shown in the “Summary of
Measurements".
The breaker speeds are measured by constructing a right triangle. In
Figure 12, the triangles ABC for an opening speed measurement and
A’ B' C' for a closing speed measurement are shown. ‘The points A, B
and C are defined as follow:
POINT A Is the intersection of the opening curve and the horizontal
line on which the contacts separate. This horizontal line
is referred to as the "CONTACT PART LINE".
POINT B Is the intersection of the opening curve and the "BASE LINE".
on type SDO & OZ breakers this line is arbitrarily chosen to
be 3" below the "CONTACT PART LINE".
POINT C Is the intersection of a line passing through POINT A per-
pendicular to the "CONTACT PART LINE" and intersecting the
“BASE LINE".
All measurements should be made from the "FULL CLOSE LINE" when con-
structing the "CONTACT PART LINE" and the “BASE LINE". The “FULL
CLOSE" line is made by spinning the analyzer drum with the breaker in
the closed position and the stylus engaged.
The “CONTACT PART LINE" for SDO type breakers may be arbitrarily
taken as 3/4" below the "FULL CLOSE LINE" for any speed measuring
purposes.
The "BASE LINE", as mentioned above, is arbitrarily chosen to be 3"
below the "CONTACT PART LINE".
The vertical and horizontal printed lines on the chart paper should
never be used as reference lines in constructing the triangle ABC be-
cause they may or may not be parallel and at right angles to the true
full close line.
The triangle thus constructed shows time (CB) in cycles versus travel
(ac) in inches. Since the speed is expressed in feet per second,
16 time in cycles must be converted to seconds by dividing by 60. Dis~
tance or travel must be converted to feet by dividing by 12.
EXAMPLE: Assume that on an SDO the triangle ABC is constructed
Time (CB) by measurement is found to be 2.0 cycles and
travel (AC) is 3", then Speed equals 3" divided by 2.0
cycles. To convert this to feet per second -
7.5 Feet per
3" divided by 12 -23, 60 _15
2 * 2.0 ~ 2.0 Second
ZO cycles divided by 60 ~ T
It can be seen that if the travel (AC) is a constant (which in our
case is 3") then the breaker contact speed is expressed by the simple
equation 15 where T is the time (CB) in cycles.
T
The Cincinnati Analyzer is a dual speed device and the chart paper
supplied by the manufacturer has two measurement scales. On the high
drum speed scale 3/4" (horizontal measurement) equals one electrical
cycle. On the low drum speed scale 3/8" equals one electrical cycle.
Care should be taken to construct the triangle as carefully as possi-
ble. A small drafting triangle is an excellent aid in constructing
the velocity triangle.
SUMMARY OF MEASUREMENTS
Contact Part Time
5 cycles for 5 cycle breakers
+6 cycles for 3 cycle breakers
Opening Velocity 7:1/2-8 1/2 F.P.S. for both 3 cycle and 5
cycle breakers
Closing velocity 5.5 F.P.S. minimum for stored
energy operators
4.5 F.P.S. minimum for solenoid
operators at nominal
rated voltage.
Closing Time 6-8 cycles typical for stored
energy operators.
14-20 cycles typical for solenoid
operators at nominal
voltage
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