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For your safety!
Make sure that the installation room (spaces, divisions and ambient) is suitable for the electrical apparatus.
Check that all the installation, putting into service and maintenance operations are carried out by qualified personnel
with suitable knowledge of the apparatus.
Make sure that the standard and legal prescriptions are complied with during installation, putting into service and
maintenance, so that installations according to the rules of good working practice and safety in the work place are
constructed.
Strictly follow the information given in this instruction manual.
Check that the rated performance of the apparatus is not exceeded during service.
Check that the personnel operating the apparatus have this instruction manual to hand as well as the necessary
information for correct intervention.
Pay special attention to the danger notes indicated in the manual by the following symbol:
Responsible behaviour safeguards your own and others’ safety!
For any requests, place contact the ABB Assistance Service.
Index
I.
Introduction
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II.
Programme for environmental protection
2
1.
Packing and transport
2
2.
Checking on receipt
2
3.
Storage
3
4.
Handling
4
5.
Description
5
5.1. General information
5
5.2. Reference Standards
5
5.3. Fixed circuit-breakers
5
5.4. Circuit-breakers for ABB switchgear
9
5.5. Characteristics of the electrical accessories
16
6.
Instructions for circuit-breaker operation
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6.1. Safety indications
17
6.2. Switching and signalling parts
17
6.3. Circuit-breaker closing and opening operations
17
7.
Installation
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7.1. General
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7.2. Installation and operating conditions
18
7.3. Preliminary operations
19
7.4. Installation of fixed circuit-breakers
19
7.5. Installation of circuit-breakers for ABB switchgear
19
7.6. Connections of the power circuit
19
7.7. Earthing
20
7.8. Connection of the auxiliary circuits
20
8.
Putting into service
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8.1. General procedures
21
9.
Maintenance
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9.1. General
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9.2. Inspections and functionality tests
22
9.3. Overhauling
22
9.4. Repairs
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10. Application of the standards for X-ray emission
25
11. Spare parts and accessories
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11.1. List of spare parts
25
12. Overall dimensions
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