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Instruction Manual
IB015002EN
Effective November 2021
Pow-R-Line CS switchboards
EATON
www.EatonCanada.ca/PRLCS
Use caution and appropriate equipment and practices when
moving switchboard into its final position.
WARNING
SWITCHBOARD IS TOP HEAVY. USE CARE IN HANDLING.
Exercise caution while maneuvering top-heavy switchboard sections
into place . Switchboard sections must always remain in the upright
position during installation . Use care when moving the switchboard
so not to damage the section, including the structural base and
frame . Some switchboards house sensitive components, which can
be damaged by rough handling .
Prior to moving the switchboard sections into its permanent position,
make note of all obstacles including conduit stubs . Implement a
plan for safe transition and appropriate means to accommodate
these obstructions . Take note of conduits entering through the
bottom of the switchboard, rear of the switchboard, and at the top
of the switchboard to ensure appropriate clearances from chassis,
structure, cross bus, ground, neutral and components .
Provide space for a minimum 1/2” clearance from back of
switchboard and any wall for front accessible switchboards installed
indoors .
Front accessible switchboards, which are built and marked for
outdoor installation, must maintain a 6-inch minimum clearance
from any wall or building structure . For other required clearances,
including rear-connected switchboard, refer to the Canadian Electrical
Code (CEC) clearances .
When unpacking the switchboard, exercise care not to scratch
or mar the finish . Repair all scratches with touch- up paint, which
is available from Eaton . Remove shipping skids and all packaging
material . Remove any temporary shipping braces or spacers .
Remove lifting angles and associated hardware . Plug lifting angle
holes with hole plugs supplied by the manufacturer . (See
Figure 9
.)
Example of Hole
Plugs Installed
Figure 9. Hole plugs installed
Where two or more switchboard sections are to be joined together,
they should first be aligned and all sections leveled .
Once aligned and level, attach switchboard sections together .
Attaching switchboard sections
The manufacturer has provided hardware with the equipment to join
switchboard sections . The hardware includes 3/8” x 1 1/8” carriage
bolts and 3/8” hex nuts with captive Belleville-type washer . (See
Figure 10
.)
Holes are provided on the side of each switchboard section for this
purpose . Three holes are located on the side of each section towards
the front and back . Switchboards with deep designs, including rear-
connected switchboards, may have an additional three holes for
attachment on the center vertical section support . (See
Figure 11
.)
Carriage bolt and hex nut
with Belleville washer.
Figure 10. Hardware
Section connection with
carriage bolt and hex nut
with Belleville washer.
Figure 11. Switchboard section connection
