MAKING THE SYSTEM SAFE FOR INSTALLATION
The following warnings and precautions must be respected before installing the new cradle and circuit breaker in
the switchgear.
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Disconnect the power from the switchgear (power circuit and auxiliary circuits) and verify it is disconnected
from all sources of energy.
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Double check to ensure that the line has been placed out of service.
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Place the switchgear housing and the legacy circuit breaker out of service.
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Set the legacy circuit breaker to the open position with the springs unloaded.
NOTE: The trained personnel in charge of handling and lifting must use appropriate safety equipment.
A
1
DB BREAKER
Tools Required:
Drill Machine
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Rack out the breaker using the DB rack out leverage
tool (fig. 1).
Remove the legacy OEM circuit breaker
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Open the door of the switchgear.
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Refer to the OEM installation manual for instructions to
remove the breaker from service.
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Extract the circuit breaker according to the procedures in
the OEM installation manual (fig. 2).
WARNING: THE CIRCUIT BREAKER COULD DROP WHEN
LIFTING. FASTEN IT TO A LIFTING TRUCK BEFORE
PROCEEDING.
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Remove all the tools and equipment used for the extraction
and clean off the processing residues and metal scraps.
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Disconnect and remove any auxiliary signaling devices that
will not be used with the new Emax 2 CiC adapter.
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
Phillips Screwdriver
B
DB -25
Drill bit (Ø.228″)
