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Effective Mar 2018
TABLES
TABLE 1-1 (ANSI STANDARDS
) TYPE VCP-WL VACUUM CIRCUIT BREAKER...........................................................................................2
TABLE 3-1 VCP-WL ANSI RATED BREAKER WEIGHTS............................................................................................................................7
TABLE 6.1 TORQUE GUIDELINES.......................................................................................................................................................32
TABLE 6.2 (INSULATION & VACUUM INTEGRITY) TEST VOLTAGE.......................................................................................................34
TABLE 6.3 TYPICAL RESISTANCE MEASUREMENTS.............................................................................................................................36
INTRODUCTION
SECTION 1:
PRELIMINARY COMMENTS AND SAFETY PRE-
1-1
CAUTIONS
This technical document is intended to cover most aspects
associated with the installation, operation and maintenance
of Type VCP-WL Vacuum Circuit Breakers. It is provided
as a guide for authorized and qualified personnel only.
Please refer to the specific WARNING and CAUTION in
Paragraph 1-1.2 before proceeding past Section 1. If
further information is required by the purchaser regarding a
particular installation, application or maintenance activity,
an Eaton representative should be contacted.
WARRANTY AND LIABILITY FORMATION
1-1.1
NO
WARRANTIES,
EXPRESSED
OR
IMPLIED,
INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR
WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING
OR USAGE OF TRADE, ARE MADE REGARDING THE
INFORMATION,
RECOMMENDATIONS
AND
DESCRIPTIONS CONTAINED HEREIN. In no event will
Eaton be responsible to the purchaser or user in contract,
in tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise 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 and descriptions contained herein.
1-1.2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
All safety codes, safety standards and/or regulations must
be strictly observed in the installation, operation and
maintenance of this device.
WARNING
THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS INCLUDED AS PART
OF THE PROCEDURAL STEPS IN THIS DOCUMENT
ARE FOR PERSONNEL SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF
EQUIPMENT FROM DAMAGE. AN EXAMPLE OF A
TYPICAL WARNING LABEL HEADING IS SHOWN
ABOVE
IN
REVERSE
TYPE
TO
FAMILIARIZE
PERSONNEL WITH THE STYLE OF PRESENTATION.
THIS WILL HELP TO INSURE THAT PERSONNEL ARE
ALERT TO WARNINGS, WHICH MAY APPEAR
THROUGHOUT
THE
DOCUMENT.
IN
ADDITION,
CAUTIONS ARE ALL UPPER CASE AND BOLDFACE
AS SHOWN BELOW.
CAUTION
COMPLETELY
READ
AND
UNDERSTAND
THE
MATERIAL PRESENTED IN THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE
ATTEMPTING
INSTALLATION,
OPERATION
OR
APPLICATION OF THE EQUIPMENT. IN ADDITION,
ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONS SHOULD BE PERMIT-TED
TO PERFORM ANY WORK ASSOCIATED WITH THE
EQUIPMENT.
ANY
WIRING
INSTRUCTIONS
PRESENTED
IN
THIS
DOCUMENT
MUST
BE
FOLLOWED PRECISELY. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
CAUSE PERMANENT EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
1-2
GENERAL INFORMATION
The purpose of this book is to provide instructions for
unpacking, storage, use, operation and maintenance of
Type VCP-WL Vacuum Circuit Breakers. These circuit
breakers
are
horizontal
drawout
type
removable
interrupting elements designed for use in VacClad-W Metal-
Clad Switchgear and appropriate VCP-WL modules. The
Type VCP-WL Vacuum Circuit Breakers are designed to
operate as a roll-in replacement for Type VCP-W Vacuum
Circuit Breakers. They provide reliable control and
protection for medium voltage electrical equipment and
