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2-1 Description
The PowerVac
®
5kV VL vacuum circuit breaker
is a vertical lift, removable and interchangeable
interrupting element, for use in metal-clad
switchgear to provide protection and control of
electrical apparatus and power systems. The
PowerVac 5kV VL Type PV-VL1 circuit breaker
with ML-19 mechanism is available in continu-
ous current ratings of 1200 and 2000 amperes
in accordance with industry standards.
PowerVac
®
5kV Vertical Lift
Chapter 2. Description
Refer to the breaker nameplate for complete rat-
ing information of any particular breaker. The
nameplate also describes the control power re-
quirements for that breaker. The application of
a breaker must be such that its voltage, current
and interrupting ratings are never exceeded.
Since this book is written to include all ratings
of the breaker, as well as several design varia-
tions, the instructions will be of a general char-
acter and all illustrations will be typical unless
otherwise specified.
1 Nameplate
5 Charge/Discharge Indicator 9 Manual Charge Lever
2 Cover Mounting Bolts
6 Counter
10 Secondary Coupler
3 Front Removable Cover
7 Manual Trip Button
11 Positive Interlock Roller
4 Open/Close Indicator
8 Manual Close Button
12 Plunger Interlock (MOC)
13 Primary Bushings (1200 Amp shown)
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Figure 1. View of 5kV ‘VL’ Breaker with Front Cover