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Instruction Leaflet
IL182403EN July 2018 www.eaton.com
Factory Authorized Mechanism Enhancement (FAME)
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WARNING
SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE OF THESE CIRCUIT BREAKERS IS
CONTINGENT UPON PROPER APPLICATION, CORRECT INSTALLATION AND
ADEQUATE MAINTENANCE. THIS INSTRUCTION LEAFLET ALONG WITH THE
OEM INSTRUCTION BOOKLET MUST BE CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOWED
IN ORDER TO OBTAIN OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE FOR LONG USEFUL LIFE
OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS. IT IS FURTHER RECOMMENDED THAT THE
INSTALLATION BE PERFORMED BY AN EATON TRAINED ENGINEER OR
TECHNICIAN.
CIRCUIT BREAKERS ARE PROTECTIVE DEVICES, AS SUCH, THEY ARE
MAXIMUM RATED DEVICES. THEREFORE, THEY SHOULD NOT UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCE BE APPLIED OUTSIDE THEIR NAMEPLATE RATINGS.
ALL POSSIBLE CONTINGENCIES WHICH MIGHT ARISE DURING
INSTALLATION, OPERATION, OR MAINTENANCE, AND ALL DETAILS
AND VARIATIONS OF THIS EQUIPMENT ARE NOT COVERED BY THESE
INSTRUCTIONS. IF FURTHER INFORMATION IS DESIRED BY THE
PURCHASER REGARDING A PARTICULAR INSTALLATION, OPERATION, OR
MAINTENANCE OF THIS EQUIPMENT, THE LOCAL EATON REPRESENTATIVE
SHOULD BE CONTACTED.
1.4 FAME CIRCUIT BREAKER ENHANCEMENTS
The FAME process does not change the rating, outline diagrams,
or dimensions of the circuit breaker. The receiving, handling and
storage for the FAME upgraded circuit breaker remains the same.
Moreover, the initial inspection, installation, and operation of FAME
upgraded circuit breakers remain the same as the OEM VCP-W and
VR-Series circuit breakers. Refer to the OEM instruction booklet for
information on these details.
The inspection and maintenance guidelines for the FAME upgraded
circuit breakers are different from the OEM guidelines. Refer to
Section 3 for updated inspection and maintenance recommendations
for the FAME upgraded circuit breakers.
SECTION 2: SAFE PRACTICES
Vacuum replacement circuit breakers are equipped with high speed,
high energy operating mechanisms. They are designed with several
built-in interlocks and safety features to provide safe and proper
operating sequences.
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DANGER
TO PROTECT THE PERSONNEL ASSOCIATED WITH INSTALLATION,
OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF THESE CIRCUIT BREAKERS, THE
FOLLOWING PRACTICES MUST BE FOLLOWED:
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Only qualified persons, as defined in the National Electrical
Safety Code, who are familiar with the installation and
maintenance of medium voltage circuits and equipment,
should be permitted to work on these circuit breakers.
•
Read these instructions carefully before attempting any
installation, operation or maintenance of these circuit
breakers.
•
Always remove the circuit breaker from the enclosure before
performing any maintenance. Failure to do so could result
in electrical shock leading to equipment failure, resulting in
death, severe personal injury, equipment damage and/or
improper operation.
•
Do not work on a circuit breaker with the secondary test
coupler engaged. Failure to disconnect the test coupler could
result in an electrical shock leading to equipment failure,
resulting in death, severe personal injury, equipment damage
and/or improper operation.
•
Do not work on a closed circuit breaker or a circuit breaker
with closing springs charged. The closing spring should be
discharged and the main contacts open before working on
the circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in cutting or
crushing injuries.
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Do not use a circuit breaker by itself as the sole means of
isolating a high voltage circuit. Move the circuit breaker
to the ‘Disconnect’ position and follow all lockout and
tagging rules of the National Electrical Code and any and all
applicable codes, regulations and work rules.
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Do not leave the circuit breaker in an intermediate position
in the circuit breaker compartment. Always have the circuit
breaker either in the ‘Disconnect / Test’ or ‘Connect’ position.
Failure to do so could result in a flash over and possible
equipment failure, resulting in death, severe personal injury,
equipment damage and/or improper operation.
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Always remove the maintenance tool from the circuit breaker
after charging the closing springs.
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Circuit breakers are equipped with safety interlocks. Do not
defeat them. This may result in equipment failure, resulting
in death, severe personal injury, equipment damage and/or
improper operation.
