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Instruction Book    IB182312EN   June 2016   www.eaton.com

50/75/150 VCP-W

Selectable Ground and Test Device

 WARNING

IMPROPERLY INSTALLING OR MAINTAINING THESE PRODUCTS CAN 

RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING 

ANY UNPACKING, ASSEMBLY, OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE 

SELECTABLE GROUND AND TEST DEVICES.

INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE SHOULD BE ATTEMPTED ONLY 

BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK SHOULD NOT 

BE CONSIDERED ALL INCLUSIVE REGARDING INSTALLATION OR 

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. IF FURTHER INFORMATION IS REQUIRED, 

YOU SHOULD CONSULT EATON’S ELECTRICAL SERVICES & SYSTEMS.

THE SELECTABLE GROUND AND TEST DEVICES DESCRIBED IN THIS BOOK 

ARE DESIGNED AND TESTED TO OPERATE WITHIN THEIR NAMEPLATE 

RATINGS. OPERATION OUTSIDE OF THESE RATINGS MAY CAUSE THE 

EQUIPMENT TO FAIL, RESULTING IN DEATH, BODILY INJURY AND 

PROPERTY DAMAGE.

ALL APPLICABLE CODES, SAFETY STANDARDS AND/OR REGULATIONS 

RELATED TO THIS TYPE OF EQUIPMENT MUST BE STRICTLY FOLLOWED.

THESE SELECTABLE GROUND AND TEST DEVICES ARE DESIGNED TO 

BE INSTALLED PURSUANT TO THE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS 

INSTITUTE (ANSI). SERIOUS INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, CAN RESULT 

FROM FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THIS 

MANUAL.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

The information, recommendations, descriptions and safety notations in this document are based on Eaton’s experience and judgment and 

may not cover all contingencies. If further information is required, an Eaton sales office should be consulted. Sale of the product shown in 

this literature is subject to the terms and conditions outlined in appropriate Eaton selling policies or other contractual agreement between 

Eaton and the purchaser.
THERE ARE NO UNDERSTANDINGS, AGREEMENTS, WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF FITNESS 

FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY, OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY SET OUT IN ANY EXISTING CONTRACT 

BETWEEN THE PARTIES. ANY SUCH CONTRACT STATES THE ENTIRE OBLIGATION OF EATON. THE CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT 

SHALL NOT BECOME PART OF OR MODIFY ANY CONTRACT BETWEEN THE PARTIES. 
In no event will Eaton be responsible to the purchaser or user in contract, in tort (including negligence), strict liability or other-wise for any 

special, indirect, incidental or consequential damage or loss whatsoever, including but not limited to damage or loss of use of equipment, 

plant or power system, cost of capital, loss of power, additional expenses in the use of existing power facilities, or claims against the 

purchaser or user by its customers resulting from the use of the information, recommendations and descriptions contained herein. The 

information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. 

This product was manufactured by Eaton at the Power Breaker 

Center (PBC): 310 Maxwell Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29646.
All possible contingencies which may arise during installation, 

operation or maintenance, and all details and variations of this 

equipment do not purport to be covered by these instructions. If 

further information is desired by purchaser regarding his particular 

installation, operation or maintenance of particular equipment, 

contact an Eaton representative.

Summary of Contents for 150 VCP-W-SGT

Page 1: ...Instruction Book IB182312EN 50 75 150 VCP W Selectable Ground and Test Device 150 VCP W SGT June 2016 Supersedes October 2015 Effective...

Page 2: ...an Eaton sales office should be consulted Sale of the product shown in this literature is subject to the terms and conditions outlined in appropriate Eaton selling policies or other contractual agree...

Page 3: ...4 2 BUSHINGS AND DISCONNECTING CONTACT ASSEMBLIES 11 4 3 GROUNDING CONTACTS 11 4 4 BREAKER CELL CODING PLATES 11 4 5 CELL POSITION DESCRIPTION 11 4 6 DEVICE AMPERAGE CONVERSION PROCEDURE 13 SECTION 5...

Page 4: ...N AND VAST VARIETY OF SYSTEM USER REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR THE USE OF THIS DEVICE MUST BE DEVELOPED BY THE USER WARNING SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE OF SELECTABLE GROUND AND TES...

Page 5: ...able Ground and Test Device Dimensions Breaker Type Sized For Circuit Breaker Compartment Amps A B C D E F G H I J K 150 VCP W 500 Dual 1200 2000 28 50 26 76 10 00 27 81 12 00 14 13 20 88 24 63 2 25 2...

Page 6: ...n the device Failure to do so could result in electrical shock leading to death severe personnel injury or property damage Do not leave the selectable ground and test device in an intermediate positio...

Page 7: ...Services System office Tools and Accessories Racking Handle The racking handle is used to drive the racking mechanism which moves the SG T device into and out of the cell This racking handle is the s...

Page 8: ...g objects excessive moisture etc must be provided Container should be arranged to permit free circulation of air on all sides and temporary heaters should be used to minimize condensation Moisture can...

Page 9: ...ront External View of 150 VCP W SG T Device 3 2 1 8 5 4 7 6 Front External View 150 VCP W SG T Shown 1 Lock out Tag out Ring 4 KirkTM Key Interlock 7 Lift Pull Handle 2 Friction Hinge 5 Spring Loaded...

Page 10: ...une 2016 www eaton com 50 75 150 VCP W Selectable Ground and Test Device Figure 3 3 b Rear External View of 150 VCP W SG T Device Back External View 150 VCP W SG T Shown 1 Lifting Point 2 Primary Disc...

Page 11: ...als in the switchgear compartment Figure 3 5 4 3 GROUNDING CONTACTS The grounding contact is an assembly of spring loaded fingers which ground the device by engaging the switchgear cell grounding bus...

Page 12: ...4 5 Primary Disconnect Shim Removal 3000A Figure 4 8 Primary Disconnect Installed 1200A 2000A Figure 4 6 Primary Disconnect Installation 1200A 2000A Figure 4 4 Primary Disconnect Removal 3000A Figure...

Page 13: ...roperly stored to avoid potential damage Figure 4 4 Note N Ensure shims are installed as shown in Figure 4 5 for the 3000A configuration c THE GROUND AND TEST CODE PLATE MUST BE CHANGED AT THIS TIME T...

Page 14: ...IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION b For SG T devices equipped with Kirk Locks on the terminal access doors use the Kirk key provided to release the special bolt that is held by the Kirk locking system Slide th...

Page 15: ...5 3 Selector Blade Figure 5 6 Utilizing Hot Stick To Engage Selector Blade Figure 5 5 Selector Blade Disengaged Shown in Upper Position Figure 5 7 Selector Blade Engaged Shown in Upper Position Figure...

Page 16: ...IER WHEN PUSHING A SG T INTO A CELL FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN BODILY INJURY IF FINGERS BECOME WEDGED BETWEEN THE SG T AND THE CELL USE BOTH FULLY OPENED HANDS FLAT ON THE FRONT OF THE SG T TO A...

Page 17: ...e In Connect Position Figure 5 12 Removing SG T using Lift Pull Handle To remove the SG T from the cell install the extension guide rails Pull up on the Lift Pull Handle as shown in Figure 5 12 then p...

Page 18: ...uired to cut dirt used Stoddard s Solvent Eaton part number 55812CA or commercial equivalent Hardware Visually inspect all hardware Replace any damaged or missing hardware with parts equivalent to tho...

Page 19: ...ating experience 7 1 1 ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Always specify the selectable ground and test device rating information and general order number from the nameplate 2 Describe the item give the style nu...

Page 20: ...ulevard Cleveland OH 44122 United States Eaton com 2016 Eaton All Rights Reserved Printed in USA Publication No IB182312EN June 2016 Eaton is a registered trademark All trademarks are property of thei...

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