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Operating & Instruction Manual

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FACT-1

FEEDER AMMETER CLEAR TEST

Summary of Contents for FACT-1

Page 1: ...uction Manual HD ELECTRIC COMPANY 1 4 7 5 L A K E S I D E D R I V E W A U K E G A N I L L I N O I S 6 0 0 8 5 U S A PHONE 847 473 4980 FAX 847 473 4981 website www HDElectricCompany com FACT 1 FEEDER AMMETER CLEARTEST ...

Page 2: ... grills in the cord storage compartment Never attempt to close the cover while the unit is operating or while any cables are connected Do not connect the FACT 1 unit to a GFI protected circuit Before connecting the FACT to any circuit test and ground that circuit to verify it is both de energized and discharged DO NOT use the FACT 1 if any chance of a back feed exists The FACT 1 contains sensitive...

Page 3: ...by an internal 24 ohm power resistor In the primary phase to phase fault scenario the LCD ammeter display will also indicate a fault current of approximately 5 Amps with a nominal line voltage of 120V In the secondary side fault scenario a short circuit fault from a feeder transformer secondary conductor to ground occurs This allows more current to flow through the primary windings of this transfo...

Page 4: ...he Feeder All ClearTest Set the self test mode to assure proper operation The test cable assembly must be removed during the self test 5 POWER This button is the master power switch for the Feeder Ammeter ClearTest Set It is a latching pushbutton type Pressing this button powers up all the electronics and fan for operation 6 AMMETER CLEAR Pressing this button provides 120V AC to the selected bindi...

Page 5: ...itch again The POWER switch should no longer be illuminated and the fan will stop CAUTION Assure that the feeder cable being connected to the FACT 1 is not energized The Feeder Ammeter ClearTest Set is not designed to be used or connected in the presence of voltages greater than 300V 5 Connect the test cable assembly to the FACT 1 Connect the appropriate test leads to the A B and C phase of the ca...

Page 6: ...ge will be displayed A ALIVE NO FAULT DETECTED Depending on the number of transformers connected to the network feeder during the test some small current 0 3Amp could be detectable due to the excitation currents of the transformers If the FACT 1 detects maximum current flow in the live selected phase only a phase to ground fault exists and is displayed A ALIVE PHASE A TO GND FAULT If the FACT 1 de...

Page 7: ... the SELF TEST button momentarily to clear the notice NOTICE LINE CORD POLARITY IS REVERSED PRESS SELF TESTTO CONTINUE DIAGNOSTICS The FACT 1 has built in comprehensive diagnostics to assure that the FACT 1 is operating correctly The test cable assembly should NOT be connected to the FACT 1 during the Self Test The SelfTest mode is entered by pressing the SELF TEST button If at any time you wish t...

Page 8: ...ny determines is defective HD Electric will at its option either 1 repair or authorize the repair of the Productor 2 replacetheProduct subjecttothefollowing TheProductsaremadeusingpartssourcedfromavarietyofmanufacturers Duetotherapidly changing technology environment parts may become obsolete unavailable over time end of life In the event that a Product cannot be repaired or replaced due to unavai...

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