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type vsa12, vsa12b, vsa16, vsa20, and vsa20a operation and installation instructions
MN280063EN May 2017
Service information
cautioN
this equipment requires routine inspection and
maintenance to ensure proper operation. if it is not
maintained, it can fail to operate properly. improper
operation can cause equipment damage and possible
personal injury.
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Maintenance
Manuals
Maintenance instructions for the VSA12, VSA12B, VSA16,
and VSA20 reclosers can be found in
Service Information
S280-45-5 Type VSA12, VSA16, and VSA20/800 Maintenance
Instructions
.
frequency of maintenance
To assure proper and trouble-free operation, reclosers must
be maintained when they have operated the equivalent of a
related duty cycle or before, see Table 4 in the Ratings and
Specifications section of this manual.
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ANSI
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C37.61,
Guide for the Application, Operation,
and Maintenance of Automatic Circuit Reclosers
,
gives a procedure for converting the rated standard
duty cycle into an equivalent duty cycle based on the
actual operating duty of the recloser.
If the recloser has not completed an equivalent duty
cycle within ten years, an inspection must be made and
any needed maintenance performed. Refer to
Service
Information S280-45-5 Type VSA12, VSA16, and VSA20/800
Maintenance Instructions
for inspection and maintenance
procedures.
For additional information and specific maintenance
requirements, including periodic maintenance inspection
procedures, refer to the maintenance manual.
Testing operation
This recloser is used with microprocessor-based recloser
controls. Refer to the control operation manual.
warNiNg
this equipment is not intended to protect human
life. follow all locally approved procedures and safety
practices when installing or operating this equipment.
failure to comply can result in death, severe personal
injury, and equipment damage.
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1. Check the data plate ratings. Make sure the ratings
on the recloser data plate are correct for the planned
testing.
2. Test electrical open and close operation. Close and
open the recloser contacts using the microprocessor
control. Confirm that the contacts have closed and
opened by:
A. The OPEN/CLOSE contact position indicator, or
B. By a continuity check between the recloser
terminals.
3. Test manual open, see Figures 14 and 15. Confirm that
the contacts have opened by:
A. The OPEN/CLOSE contact position indicator, or
B. By a continuity check between the recloser
terminals
C. A simple non-electric test of recloser operation
will assure that the operator mechanism and
the recloser linkage are functioning properly. The
following procedure may be used prior to high
voltage connection:
i. If the recloser is connected to a 120 or 240 Vac
power supply, pull out the fused disconnect
switch to prevent the spring charging motor from
running.
ii. Make sure the electronic control is in the
CONTROL LOCKOUT state.
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