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Instruction Leaflet
IL182403EN July 2018 www.eaton.com
Factory Authorized Mechanism Enhancement (FAME)
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
This instruction leaflet provides updated information on VCP-W and
VR-Series vacuum circuit breakers with the Factory Authorized
Mechanism Enhancement (FAME). The FAME process is not a
conversion, but rather an enhancement that upgrades an existing
VCP-W or VR-Series metal-clad circuit breaker mechanism to the
latest materials and components. The FAME process does not
increase or modify the nameplate operating characteristics of
the VCP-W or VR-Series, however, it offers these performance
enhancements to the circuit breaker’s mechanism:
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10-year or 10,000 operation scheduled maintenance intervals.
When applied in “usual service conditions” as defined by
IEEE C37.04-1999, the FAME upgraded VCP-W and VR-Series
requires maintenance only once every ten years or ten thousand
operations, which ever comes first.
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See inspection and testing procedures in the OEM instruction
booklet for details.
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Increased mechanical endurance.
Circuit breakers in repetitive
duty applications offer 50% more operations over conventional
vacuum circuit breaker elements before parts replacement may
be needed.
Use this instruction leaflet in conjunction with the technical
information provided with the OEM equipment order which includes
electrical control schematic and wiring diagrams, outline diagrams,
installations plans, and procedures for installation.
Satisfactory performance is dependent on proper application, correct
installation, and adequate inspection. It is very important that this
instruction leaflet be read and followed closely to achieve optimum
performance and a long useful circuit breaker life in its application.
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 circuit breakers. The Visual Instruction
Booklet Essentials (VIBE) is a digital supplemental booklet featuring
user interactive content and informative videos intended to assist
with the maintenance of the VCP-W and VR-Series FAME circuit
breaker. The VIBE document is available for immediate download at
www.eaton.com/VR-Series.
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WARNING
DO NOT FOLLOW THE LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS SHOWN IN THE OEM
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET. THE CIRCUIT BREAKER MECHANISM SHOULD
NEVER BE OILED OR RE-LUBRICATED IN ANY MANOR AFTER THE FAME
UPGRADE IS PERFORMED. THE FAME WARRANTY WILL VOID IF ANY
LUBRICATION IS PERFORMED ON THE CIRCUIT BREAKER THAT HAS THE
FAME PROCESS APPLIED.
1.2 QUICK RESPONSE CODE
VCP-W and VR-Series FAME circuit breakers have a new front
escutcheon plate which includes a quick response code (QR
Code). The escutcheon is mounted on the front cover of the power
circuit breaker. This QR Code is a matrix barcode that provides
direct access to download VCP-W and VR-Series FAME specific
documentation, such as this product instruction leaflet, product
aids and the VIBE documentation. See Figure 1.1 for the featured
VCP-W and VR-Series FAME QR Code and Figure 1.2 for the front
escutcheon plate.
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A smart phone with an adequate QR Code Scanner application must be
used. Downloading content may incur data charges from the mobile service
provider.
Figure 1.1. Quick Response Code
FAME QR Code
1.3 ADDITIONAL LABEL INFORMATION
The front cover of the FAME upgraded circuit breaker displays
information specific to the FAME process in addition to the OEM
label decals. An updated nameplate reflects the upgrade information.
(Figures 1.3 and 1.4)
Figure 1.2. Front Escutcheon Plate
Figure 1.3. Mechanism Notice Label
Figure 1.4. Lubrication Notice Label
