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Figure 34.
Connection diagram for quick-close operator.

Figure 35.
Detaching mounting plate.

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TRIP SOLENOlD

If the trip solenoid plunger becomes
rusted, it can be cleaned with crocus
cloth. A severely eroded plunger and/or
frame, or a faulty solenoid necessitates
the replacement of the entire tr ip
solenoid assembly. Proceed as follows:

1. Remove the speed-nut and washer-

from the upper end of the manual
trip rod to free the trip solenoid
mounting plate.

2. Remove the screws and lockwashers

attaching the mounting plate to the
speed reducer frame, and lift out the
mounting plate as shown in Figure
35.

3. To replace the solenoid assembly,

first remove the retaining r ing
attaching the plunger link to the tog-
gle lever, then cut the black solenoid
leads close to the coil and remove
the attaching hardware to free the
solenoid frame from the mounting
plate.

4. Install new solenoid assembly,

reconnect the plunger link to the
toggle trip lever, and secure with a
C-ring. Splice the white and black
leads to the solenoid leads.

5. Attach mounting plate to the speed

reducer frame and reinstall the
washer and speed-nut to the upper
end of the manual trip rod. Be sure
the crook of the pull rod extends
above the plunger pin.

Summary of Contents for VCR Series

Page 1: ...eral Description 1 Description of Operation 3 Standard Actuator 3 Quick Close Actuator 4 Ratings and Specifications 5 Maintenance 5 Frequency of Maintenance 5 Periodic Maintenance Inspection 5 Operati...

Page 2: ...nfiguration and are dif ferentiated by their contact assemblies The Type VCR switch utilizes a set of wedge shaped moving contacts for arc ing and a set of bayonet type contacts for load carrying In a...

Page 3: ...e operating principles With the contacts closed Figure 6 the opening spring is held extended by a rigidly latched toggle mechanism When the opening circuit is energized the trip solenoid breaks the la...

Page 4: ...ng motor is energized and drives the crank arm to extend the tog gle until it latches and extends both the opening and closing springs The clos ing mechanism is latched in the pre loaded position by t...

Page 5: ...s recommends the switch be inspected and serviced yearly until experience indicates a more advanta geous schedule In no case should the service interval extend beyond 1200 operations Periodic Maintena...

Page 6: ...cross terminals 3 and G to energize the trip solenoid MANUAL OPERATION A crank is included in the bottom of the actuator cabinet for closing the switch manually To Close Switch STANDARD ACTUATOR Apply...

Page 7: ...contact structure to the lower end of the bushing rod 2 Remove the three hex head cap screws and clamps that secure the bushing to the head and lift out the complete bushing assembly 3 Remove and disc...

Page 8: ...The head assembly can be supported on its bush ings TYPE VR AND VCR SWITCHES If it has been determined that the con tacts must be replaced refer to Figures 15 or 16 as appropriate and proceed as foll...

Page 9: ...fter contact alignment has been completed D Reconnect the contact rod to the operating link with the link pin secure the pin with a C ring E With the switch mechanism in the open position the top edge...

Page 10: ...stop nuts securely D Unhook the closing spring from the drive stud on the front of the actuator mechanism Install the manual closing crank and crank clockwise untiI the drive stud reaches 7 o clock p...

Page 11: ...lated with strips of thin insulating material B The separating force on a new set of contacts is generally greater than 7 5 lb Therefore the adjust ment of new contacts will be in the direction of red...

Page 12: ...19 Adjust the nuts on the bushing rod to move the contact housing up or down as required B With a sailboat alignment fixture spanning the machined surfaces of the head casting check the axial squaren...

Page 13: ...nd reattach the closing spring 8 ManualIy operate the switch a few times to observe contact alignment and clearances to verify that all parts have been properly secured Actuator Mechanism Normally lit...

Page 14: ...ting plate to the speed reducer frame and lift out the mounting plate as shown in Figure 35 3 To replace the solenoid assembly first remove the retaining ring attaching the plunger link to the tog gle...

Page 15: ...motor simply disconnect the motor leads and remove the attach ing hardware Make sure the drive gear on the motor shaft meshes correctly with its mating reduction gear when installing the new motor Bel...

Page 16: ...peed reducer in actua tor housing Moderately tighten hex head screws Be sure latch lever is positioned behind stop lever roll pin as shown in Figure 36 10 Lift trip lever and insert toggle pin to secu...

Page 17: ...te Y Zinc chromate Z Electro zinc bronze irridite A hardware kit Catalog No KA849R1 contains an assortment of roll pins cotter pins retaining rings stop nuts etc common hardware parts used in Cooper P...

Page 18: ...Figure 39 Tank and head assembly parts 18...

Page 19: ...3 x 1 1 4 stl K730101150125Q 2 16 Split lockwasher med 1 2 stl K900801050000Z 2 17 Lifting lug KP456H1 2 Qty Item Catalog Per No Description Number Assy 18 Head casting includes operating shaft bushin...

Page 20: ...250000M 2 5 Pin KP31 24A18 1 6 Contact rod assembly KA200VR 1 Stationary contact assembly complete includes items 7 through 11 KA199VR1 1 Qty Item Catalog Per No Description Number Assy 7 Contact hous...

Page 21: ...00A 4 23 Machine screw rd hd 8 32 x 7 16 stl K721501108043A 4 24 Resistor 3 2 ohms Cutler Hammer G3AL320 K999904250136A 2 Qty Item Catalog Per No Description Number Assy 1 Hex jam nut light 5 8 18 bra...

Page 22: ...Figure 42 Type VLR contact assembly parts 22...

Page 23: ...P1505R 1 16 Plain washer 5 8 SAE steel K900201031000A 4 17 Stop nut KP2020A4 1 18 Roll pin 1 8 x 13 16 K970801125081M 1 Qty Item Catalog Per No Description Number Assy 1 Hex jam nut light 5 8 18 brass...

Page 24: ...Figure 43 Actuator mechanism parts 24...

Page 25: ...1 93 Capscrew hex hd 3 8 16 x 1 stl K730101137100Q 4 94 Split lockwasher med 3 8 stl K900801037000Z 4 Qty Item Catalog Per No Description Number Assy 1 Cover KP129VR 1 2 Cover gasket KP2084A1 1 3 Pla...

Page 26: ...9 Hex nut 8 32 stl K881001132008Z 2 10 Plain washer No 8S brass K900525014031A 1 11 Latch assembly KA72VR 1 12 Pin KP185VR 1 Qty Item Catalog Per No Description Number Assy 13 Bracket KP186VR 1 14 Cam...

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