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Instruction Leaflet    

IL182403EN   July 2018   www.eaton.com

Factory Authorized Mechanism Enhancement (FAME)

 

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IMPROPERLY INSTALLING OR MAINTAINING THESE PRODUCTS CAN 

RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING 

ANY UNPACKING, ASSEMBLY, OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE 

CIRCUIT BREAKERS.

INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE SHOULD BE ATTEMPTED ONLY 

BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. THIS IS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE OEM 

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED ALL 

INCLUSIVE REGARDING INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. 

IF FURTHER INFORMATION IS REQUIRED, YOU SHOULD CONSULT EATON’S 

ELECTRICAL SERVICES & SYSTEMS.

THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS DESCRIBED IN THIS BOOK ARE DESIGNED AND 

TESTED TO OPERATE WITHIN THEIR NAMEPLATE RATINGS. OPERATION 

OUTSIDE OF THESE RATINGS MAY CAUSE THE EQUIPMENT TO FAIL, 

RESULTING IN DEATH, BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.

ALL SAFETY CODES, SAFETY STANDARDS AND/OR REGULATIONS AS 

THEY MAY BE APPLIED TO THIS TYPE OF EQUIPMENT MUST BE STRICTLY 

ADHERED TO.

VACUUM CIRCUIT BREAKERS ARE DESIGNED TO BE INSTALLED PURSUANT 

TO THE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI). SERIOUS 

INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, CAN RESULT FROM FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE 

PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THE OEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND THIS 

SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION LEAFLET.

The operating mechanism of this power circuit breaker was 

enhanced by Eaton with the latest materials and design 

concepts that were fully tested to applicable IEEE Standards. The 

enhancements extend the useful life and numbers of operations of 

the circuit breaker mechanism. These enhancements do not affect 

or improve the interrupting capabilities of the OEM circuit breaker 

design.
All possible contingencies which may arise during installation, 

operation or maintenance, and all details and variations of this 

equipment do not purport to be covered by these additional 

instructions. If further information is desired by purchaser regarding 

his particular installation, operation or maintenance of particular 

equipment, contact an Eaton representative.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

The information, recommendations, descriptions and safety notations in this document are based on Eaton’s experience and judgment and 

may not cover all contingencies. If further information is required, an Eaton sales office 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 

Eaton and the purchaser.
THERE ARE NO UNDERSTANDINGS, AGREEMENTS, WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF FITNESS 

FOR A 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 DOCUMENT 

SHALL NOT BECOME PART OF OR MODIFY ANY CONTRACT BETWEEN THE PARTIES. 
In no event will Eaton be responsible to the purchaser or user in contract, in tort (including negligence), strict liability or other-wise for any 

special, indirect, incidental or consequential damage or loss whatsoever, including but not limited to damage or loss of use of equipment, 

plant or power system, cost of capital, loss of power, additional expenses in the use of existing power facilities, or claims against the 

purchaser or user by its customers resulting from the use of the information, recommendations and descriptions contained herein. The 

information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. 

Summary of Contents for VR Series

Page 1: ...July 2018 Instruction Leaflet IL182403EN Supersedes April 2017 Effective Factory Authorized Mechanism Enhancement FAME FAME Upgrade Shown...

Page 2: ...reaker design All possible contingencies which may arise during installation operation or maintenance and all details and variations of this equipment do not purport to be covered by these additional...

Page 3: ...ION 1 INTRODUCTION 4 1 1 VISUAL INSTRUCTION BOOKLET ESSENTIALS 4 1 2 QUICK RESPONSE CODE 4 1 3 ADDITIONAL LABEL INFORMATION 4 1 4 FAME CIRCUIT BREAKER ENHANCEMENTS 5 SECTION 2 SAFE PRACTICES 5 SECTION...

Page 4: ...1 1 VISUAL INSTRUCTION BOOKLET ESSENTIALS Eaton provides additional documentation designed to enhance the technical information provided in this instruction booklet for the VCP W and VR Series FAME c...

Page 5: ...quences m DANGER TO PROTECT THE PERSONNEL ASSOCIATED WITH INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THESE CIRCUIT BREAKERS THE FOLLOWING PRACTICES MUST BE FOLLOWED Only qualified persons as defined in...

Page 6: ...compartment location Additionally it is recommended to inspect the circuit breaker every time it interrupts fault current Note N The OEM instruction booklet contains specific inspection maintenance a...

Page 7: ...7 Instruction Leaflet IL182403EN July 2018 www eaton com Factory Authorized Mechanism Enhancement FAME...

Page 8: ...ulevard Cleveland OH 44122 United States Eaton com 2018 Eaton All Rights Reserved Printed in USA Publication No IL182403EN July 2018 Eaton is a registered trademark All trademarks are property of thei...

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