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Instruction Book
IB182221EN September 2017 www.eaton.com
GE AM [Cable or Hard Bus Application]
Ground and Test Device
3.3 STORAGE
If the Ground and Test Device is to be placed in storage, maximum
protection can be obtained by keeping it in the original shipping
crate. Before placing it in storage, checks should be made to make
sure that the G&T device is free from shipping damage and is in
satisfactory operating condition.
Outdoor storage is NOT recommended. If unavoidable, the outdoor
location must be well drained and a temporary shelter from sun,
rain, snow, corrosive fumes, dust, dirt, falling 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 cause
rusting of metal parts and deterioration of high voltage insulation.
A heat level of approximately 400 watts for each 100 cubic feet of
volume is recommended with the heaters distributed uniformly
throughout the structure near the floor.
Indoor storage should be in a building with sufficient heat and
circulations to prevent condensation. If the building is not heated,
the same general rule for heat as for outdoor storage should be
applied.
3.4 APPROXIMATE WEIGHT BY TYPE
Table 5. Approximate Weight by Type
Type
Amperes
LBs
4.16 250
1200 / 2000
400
4.16 350
3000
450
13.8 (Cable Type Device) (Single Terminal Set)
1200 / 2000
760
13.8 500 (Cable Type Device)
1200 / 2000
810
13.8 500
1200
830
13.8 750T (Cable Type Device) (Single Terminal Set)
1200 / 2000
935
ote:
N
All G&T devices listed in this table are hard bus type, dual terminal devices
unless otherwise stated.
3.2 HANDLING
WARNING
DO NOT USE ANY LIFTING DEVICE AS A PLATFORM FOR PERFORMING
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR OR ADJUSTMENT. THE GROUND AND TEST
DEVICE MAY SLIP OR FALL CAUSING SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY.
ALWAYS PERFORM MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENTS ON A
WORKBENCH CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING THE GROUND AND TEST DEVICE
TYPE.
GE AM Ground and Test Device shipping containers are designed to
be handled by a forklift truck. If containers must be skidded for any
distance, it is preferable to use roller conveyors or individual pipe
rollers.
Once a G&T device has been inspected for shipping damage, it is
best to return it to its original shipping crate until it is ready to be
installed in the Metal-Clad Switchgear.
When a Ground and Test Device is ready for installation, a lifting
harness in conjunction with an overhead lift or portable floor lift can
be used to move a G&T device. This could be preferable to rolling
the G&T device on the floor using self-contained wheels. If the
G&T device is to be lifted, position the lifting device over the circuit
breaker and insert the lifting harness hooks into the G&T device side
lifting points and secure (lifting straps should have at least a 3000lbs
lift capacity). Be sure the hooks are firmly attached before lifting the
G&T device. Stand a safe distance away from the G&T device while
lifting and moving.
Figure 3.4. Lifting AM G&T Device
(AM13.8 G&T Single Terminal Shown)
