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Type VFI, Fluid-insulated Switchgear; Installation, Operation and 

Maintenance Instructions

COOPER POWER

SERIES

Underground  

Distribution Switchgear 

MN285006EN

Effective March 2018
Supersedes December 2015

Summary of Contents for VFI

Page 1: ...Type VFI Fluid insulated Switchgear Installation Operation and Maintenance Instructions COOPER POWER SERIES Underground Distribution Switchgear MN285006EN Effective March 2018 Supersedes December 2015...

Page 2: ...PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY SET OUT IN ANY EXISTING CONTRACT BETWEEN THE PARTIES ANY SUCH CONTRACT STATES THE ENTIRE OBLIGATION OF EATON THE CONTENTS OF THIS D...

Page 3: ...binet construction 3 Standard features 3 Interrupter duty cycle 3 Switch test sequence 3 Finish 3 Nameplate 3 Operating handles 3 Weight 4 Special certifications 4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 4 OPERATION 5...

Page 4: ...hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION...

Page 5: ...e pallet Improper handling can cause damage to the switchgear If the switchgear is to be stored for any appreciable time before installation provide a clean dry storage area Be careful during handling...

Page 6: ...llation Operation and Maintenance Instructions for operation information for the RVAC switch Vacuum fault interrupters Load and fault interruption takes place within sealed vacuum interrupters Figure...

Page 7: ...37 74TM 2003 standard Padlocking provisions Provisions are included for padlocking the cabinet in order to prevent unauthorized door opening The cabinet must be locked at all times to prevent accident...

Page 8: ...tances where a UL listing is required Figure 3 VFI switchgear operating handle three phase ganged operation Figure 4 VFI switchgear operating handles single phase operation Installation procedure WARN...

Page 9: ...T223 2 5 Ground switchgear Switchgear must be adequately grounded Install a permanent low resistance ground connection to the switchgear tank Grounding provisions are provided near the bottom of the t...

Page 10: ...aintenance Instructions for operation information for the RVAC switch Loadbreak switch In most configurations a Type RVAC loadbreak switch is integrated within the VFI switchgear The switch s push to...

Page 11: ...ith sampler at the bottom of the tank If moisture is found in the tank refill with clean dry insulating fluid WARNING Hazardous voltage This equipment must be de energized and grounded prior to conduc...

Page 12: ...ry T239 2 Use the following fluid sampling guidelines to prevent contamination and to safely extract fluid samples 1 De energize and ground the switchgear prior to sampling fluid 2 Where local governi...

Page 13: ...from altering the moisture content of the sample Leave about one inch of air space in the container to account for thermal expansion 15 Retighten sampling valve to finger tight plus a 1 4 turn Reinsta...

Page 14: ...e if moisture levels are rising Refer to the Fluid sampling guidelines section in this manual If moisture levels increase determine leak point and repair Process or replace the fluid if water conent h...

Page 15: ...arts the switchgear and high voltage transformer must be placed in a suitable test cage and all proper grounding procedures must be observed With the vacuum interrupters open manual operating handle s...

Page 16: ...es Eaton com cooperpowerseries 2018 Eaton All Rights Reserved Printed in USA Publication No MN285006EN March 2018 KA20480375 Rev 09 Eaton is a registered trademark All trademarks are property of their...

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