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10 ADVAC AMVAC Commissioning Checklist 1of 2

Breaker Information

Company

Date

Rating

Order #

Serial #

Cat #

Receiving Inspection

 Storage & Shipping, was breaker properly stored and shipped in accordance with ABB policy
 Shipping crate is undamaged  - remove crate
 Breaker is still secured to pallet - unsecure breaker
 Breaker is clean and free of moisture, corrosion and other environmental intrusions
 Breaker is undamaged - take photos, note condition in notes section
 Breaker rating label matches order, I.E. ratings, expected accessories - Is the order correct?
 Breaker indicating flags and push buttons are correct color and labeling - “OPEN” green, “CLOSE” red
 Poles have no cracks or large chips
 Primary heat sinks coating is unchipped (no bare metal) - if equipped (2000A & 3000A models)
 Primary contacts “tulips” are symmetric and complete - straighten by hand
 Primary contacts “tulips” greased at contact points - apply if needed
 Primary contacts arms are straight and show no obvious miss alignment
 Secondary plugs are undamaged and pins are fully seated and visibly straight
 Secondary locking tab is straight and undamaged
 Truck ground contact is greased - apply if needed
 Shutter rollers are clean, straight and undamaged
 Truck wheels are parallel with truck sides and rotate freely
 Wire harness - not loose or damaged

 Components - not loose or missing

 Mechanism is greased where required

Functional Test

 Breaker interlock release/truck handles operate freely – insure racking pin has dropped into place
 Racking screw release lever moves freely – make sure screw is not rotated and binding on pin
 Truck wheels are parallel with truck sides and rotate freely

 Breaker manually charges – ADVAC only

 Breaker manually closes and opens – ADVAC only

 Circuit breaker powers up and goes to “Ready” or “Charged” state in less than 8 seconds

 Breaker closes and opens locally – use pushbuttons

 Breaker closes and opens remotely – use test cabinet or switchgear

 Breaker manually opens – AMVAC only, Close breaker remove power use T-Handle if ordered

 Breaker indicators change state appropriately - “OPEN”, “CLOSE”, “Charged” or “Ready”

 Operational counter operates – record number of operations ________________

Cell Inspection

 Modules interlock slots – unbent and rectangular
 Ground bar – visually straight and properly mounted
 Interface blocking plate – installed with appropriate rating keyed position facing up
 Secondary disconnects – locked into place and slides freely when unlocked
 Wheel rails – clean and undamaged

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Summary of Contents for AMVAC

Page 1: ...AMVACTM and ADVACTM Breaker commissioning procedures Courtesy of NationalSwitchgear com...

Page 2: ...1VAL0501 MB Rev A Oct 2015 Courtesy of NationalSwitchgear com...

Page 3: ...4 6 Racking DISCONNECT to TEST 10 4 7 In Cell Testing 11 4 8 Racking TEST to CONNECT 11 4 9 Racking CONNECT to TEST 12 4 10 Racking TEST to DISCONNECT 12 4 11 Removal 12 4 12 Standard Color 13 4 13 G...

Page 4: ...egarding the potential hazards for themselves and other personnel in the area These instructions are intended for use by fully qualified personnel and are not a substitute for adequate training experi...

Page 5: ...gh center of gravity into account Carry out loading operations only when it has been ensured that all precautionary measures to protect personnel and materials have been taken into consideration 3 3 S...

Page 6: ...2 Truck mounting WARNING Always follow safe work practices when lifting the circuit breakers to protect the safety of personnel and equipment Always inspect lifting hook for signs of wear or damage be...

Page 7: ...the lift truck facing toward the truck Figure 4 12 It may be necessary to use the racking handle to rotate the racking screw slightly left or right to free up the truck handles Figure 4 8 Lifting hook...

Page 8: ...eaker interlock tabs must engage the slots in the lift truck platform before releasing the foot brake and moving the lift truck Lower the lift truck platform before transporting draw out modules from...

Page 9: ...insure closed indicator is shown c Perform a manual open operation ADVAC only Note if there are any deficiencies during the operations Check the breaker s secondary power requirements listed on the f...

Page 10: ...tential to the required voltage Figure 4 15 4 Hold for one minute 5 Decrease potential to 0 zero and turn off machine 6 Repeat for the remaining 5 terminals A successful withstand indicates satisfacto...

Page 11: ...breaker They are a safe distance from the stationary part of the device located on the housings 2 The TEST position disengages the main disconnecting devices and engages the control contacts This posi...

Page 12: ...ruck foot pedals or lowering the platform with the lift truck control valve Figure 4 19 to lock the locking tabs in the lift truck holding slot The truck platform should be horizontal and aligned with...

Page 13: ...from the DISCONNECTED position to the TEST Position Press down on the racking release handle on the breaker compartment door Figure 4 22 Figure 4 22 Racking release handle 1 Engage the racking screw o...

Page 14: ...ther or both the manual opening switch on the gear or associated breaker relay Check that the breaker is open and appropriate indicating lights are active Figure 4 24 Circuit breaker in CONNECTED posi...

Page 15: ...must disable the UV prior to discharging the breaker 3 Align the locking tabs of the lift truck with the lift truck holding slots in the front of the frame Push the lift truck to the frame to engage...

Page 16: ...galvanized steel Galvanized steel greatly exceeds the paint qualifications of ANSI C37 20 2 Section 5 2 8 4 14 Primary Disconnect Assemblies Circuit breaker primary disconnects consist primarily of a...

Page 17: ...ry air vacuum or if necessary with an OSHA approved solvent 4 Check the calibration of protective relays 5 Follow the recommendations of any individual device instructions furnished for maintenance of...

Page 18: ...or various raw materials The duty of ABB is to facilitate subsequent recycling or disposal at the end of product life During disposal of the product it is always necessary to act in accordance with lo...

Page 19: ...nclusive or covering all contingencies No warranties expressed or implied including warranties of fitness for a particular purpose or merchantability or warranties of fitness for a particular purpose...

Page 20: ...f needed Shutter rollers are clean straight and undamaged Truck wheels are parallel with truck sides and rotate freely Wire harness not loose or damaged Components not loose or missing Mechanism is gr...

Page 21: ...t breaker operates in Connect position Open Close Indicating lights operate as expected Open Close On some ABB Switchgear the Breaker Open indicating light serves as both the breaker is open and that...

Page 22: ...Page 19 Courtesy of NationalSwitchgear com...

Page 23: ...is for general information purposes only While ABB strives to keep the information up to date and correct it makes no representations or warranties of any kind express or implied about the completene...

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