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Instruction Book 

IB182221EN

Supersedes December 2016
Effective September 2017

AM-13.8-GT Ground and Test Device (Cable or Hard Bus Type Device Available)

(Cable Type Device Shown)

AM-4.16-GT Ground and Test Device (Hard Bus Type Device)

GE AM [Cable or Hard Bus Application]

Ground and Test Device

Summary of Contents for AM-4.16-GT

Page 1: ...er 2016 Effective September 2017 AM 13 8 GT Ground and Test Device Cable or Hard Bus Type Device Available Cable Type Device Shown AM 4 16 GT Ground and Test Device Hard Bus Type Device GE AM Cable or...

Page 2: ...ffice 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 Eato...

Page 3: ...SHINGS AND DISCONNECTING CONTACT ASSEMBLIES 17 4 3 INTERLOCKS 17 4 4 GROUNDING CONTACTS 17 SECTION 5 INSPECTION INSTALLATION 18 5 1 EXAMINATION FOR DAMAGE 18 5 1 1 NAMEPLATE VERIFICATION 18 5 2 DEVICE...

Page 4: ...HIS DEVICE MUST BE DEVELOPED BY THE USER WARNING SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE OF THESE GROUND AND TEST DEVICES IS CONTINGENT UPON PROPER APPLICATION CORRECT INSTALLATION AND ADEQUATE MAINTENANCE THIS INST...

Page 5: ...r Hard Bus Application Ground and Test Device Table 2 GE AM 4 16 Ground and Test Device Dimensions Hard Bus Application G T Device Type Existing Circuit Breaker Rated Continuous Current at 60 Hz Amps...

Page 6: ...or Hard Bus Application Ground and Test Device Table 3 GE AM 4 16 Ground and Test Device Dimensions Hard Bus Application G T Device Type Existing Circuit Breaker Rated Continuous Current at 60 Hz Amp...

Page 7: ...and Test Device Table 4 GE AM 13 8 Ground and Test Device Dimensions Cable or Hard Bus Application G T Device Type Existing Circuit Breaker Rated Continuous Current at 60 Hz Amps A B C D E AM 13 8 12...

Page 8: ...enclosure before performing any maintenance Failure to do so could result in electrical shock leading to death severe personnel injury or property damage Do not leave the Ground and Test Device in an...

Page 9: ...s and to the ground connections provided on the G T device Grounding Shorting Bars If applicable AM 4 16 Style 94G2105H29 AM 13 8 Style 94G2100H30 Three grounding shorting bars are furnished only on h...

Page 10: ...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 Note N All G T devices listed in this table are hard bus type dual terminal devic...

Page 11: ...est Device Figure 3 3 a Front External View of GE AM 4 16 250 G T Device Hard Bus Type Device 1 8 7 3 4 6 5 9 2 Front External View 1 Primary Disconnects 4 Bushing Knob Holder 7 Grounding Cable 2 Code...

Page 12: ...eaton com GE AM Cable or Hard Bus Application Ground and Test Device Figure 3 3 b Rear External View of GE AM 4 16 250 G T Device Hard Bus Type Device Rear External View 1 Lifting Points 3 Ground Con...

Page 13: ...www eaton com GE AM Cable or Hard Bus Application Ground and Test Device Front External View 1 Primary Disconnects 3 Lock Out 2 Code Plate 4 Kirk Key Interlock Figure 3 3 c Front External View of GE A...

Page 14: ...N September 2017 www eaton com GE AM Cable or Hard Bus Application Ground and Test Device Figure 3 3 d Rear External View of GE AM 13 8 G T Device Hard Bus Type Device Rear External View 1 Lifting Poi...

Page 15: ...e or Hard Bus Application Ground and Test Device Front External View 1 Primary Disconnects 3 Code Plate 5 Grounding Cable 2 Lock Out 4 Kirk Key Interlock 6 Cable Grounding Connection Figure 3 3 e Fron...

Page 16: ...N September 2017 www eaton com GE AM Cable or Hard Bus Application Ground and Test Device Figure 3 3 f Rear External View of GE AM 13 8 G T Device Cable Type Device Rear External View 1 Lifting Points...

Page 17: ...Ground and Test Device consist of six silver plated conductors Solid Stab type primary disconnecting contacts at the ends of the conductors provide means for connecting and disconnecting the G T devi...

Page 18: ...s with silver plated copper conductor knobs Figure 3 3 Primary disconnecting contacts are attached to the knobs these primary disconnects are configured to engage the circuit breaker compartment prima...

Page 19: ...e plate is located on the left hand side of the G T as one faces the device located approximately half way back approximately six inches from the floor Figure 5 4 Interference blocking is provided by...

Page 20: ...bus bar Figure 3 1 e to the internal terminal corresponding to each phase Figure 5 8 Grounding bar can only be installed one way Take care to align the mounting bolts with the integral nut block behi...

Page 21: ...ides of the circuit breaker compartment This is the disconnect position To elevate the G T device position the elevating control selector switch on the elevating motor to RAISE Engage the elevating mo...

Page 22: ...ee cloth If a solvent is required to cut dirt use isopropyl alcohol Hardware Visually inspect all hardware Replace any damaged or missing hardware with parts equivalent to those provided with the Grou...

Page 23: ...epending upon the service severity and continuity requirements Each customer should develop his own level based on operating experience 7 1 1 ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS Always specify the Ground and Test D...

Page 24: ...vard Cleveland OH 44122 United States Eaton com 2017 Eaton All Rights Reserved Printed in USA Publication No IB182221EN September 2017 Eaton is a registered trademark All trademarks are property of th...

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