Effective October, 2000
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Step 2:
Removing the Original
Electromechanical Trip Units
For All G. E. AK-50 Series Breakers Except
AK-3/3A-50, AKU-3/3A-50, and Breakers
Equipped with a Quick Close Mechanism.
Follow the G. E. AK-50 Series Instruction Manual,
originally supplied with the Breaker, to perform the
following procedures.
A. Carefully lay the Breaker over on its right side to
provide access to the bottom of the Breaker.
B. Remove and scrap the original
Electromechanical Trip Units and mounting
hardware from each phase.
C. Remove and scrap the Electromechanical Trip
Paddles and mounting hardware from the
Breaker Trip Bar.
For G. E. AK-3/3A-50, AKU-3/3A-50, and Breakers
Equipped with a Quick Close Mechanism Only.
Follow the G. E. AK-3/3A-50 Series Instruction
Manual, originally supplied with the Breaker, to
perform the following procedures.
A. Carefully lay the Breaker over on its right side to
provide access to the bottom of the Breaker.
B. Disconnect and scrap all wires connecting
the original Electronic Trip Units, Direct Trip
Actuator, and the original Sensors mounted
on the bottom studs.
C. Remove and scrap the original Sensors,
Electronic Trip Units, Direct Trip Actuator,
Reset Links, and all associated mounting
hardware.
Note: For Breakers originally fitted with a
remotely mounted Neutral Sensor, the
Neutral CT Disconnect must be removed
and discarded.
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