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Installation
PowlVac® ARG & ARM Series 4 Vacuum Circuit Breakers
5kV & 15kV - 1200A, 2000A, & 3000A - 25kA, 36kA, 50kA, & 63kA
01.4IB.60306
provided or cannot be energized. The
temperature should be kept above 33°F/1°C
and below 140°F/60°C. The relative
humidity should be kept below 60% or a
dew point of 15°C/59°F. The equipment
should be stored in such a manner as
to leave all doors and panels accessible
for inspection. The equipment must be
inspected on a routine basis to assure
operational integrity.
2. Equipment designed for outdoor exposure
may be stored either in indoor or outdoor
storage locations. The equipment must
be protected from airborne external
contaminates if stored outdoors. Outdoor
storage will also require additional care
to maintain temporary covers over
the openings and shipping splits. The
equipment must be provided with control
power to facilitate the energization of
space heaters, as well as other temperature
and humidity controlling equipment. The
temperature should be kept above freezing
(>33°F/1°C) and below (<140°F/60°C). The
relative humidity should be kept below
60% or a dew point of 15°C/59°F. The
equipment should be stored in such a
manner as to leave all doors and panels
accessible for inspection. The equipment
must be inspected on a routine basis to
assure its integrity.
3. The auxiliary control devices, ship loose
material and protective relays must also
be protected. This includes items such as
battery chargers, UPS systems, lighting,
installation hardware and air conditioning.
If prolonged storage is anticipated,
humidity controlling desiccant materials
should be utilized. Desiccant packets
should be installed in all compartments and
packing containers.
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Prior to shipment from the factory, all circuit
breaker functions are thoroughly checked. The
user must verify functions after receipt. Powell
recommends that the tests be performed in the
sequence listed below:
1) High Voltage Insulation Integrity
High voltages across the open gaps of the
vacuum interrupter can produce radiation.
Personnel should stand at least one meter
away from the circuit breaker with the covers in
place when conducting high voltage test. Test
voltages should not exceed 14.25kVAC
(20.1kVDC) for circuit breaker with a rated
maximum voltage of 4.76kV, and 27kVAC
(38kVDC) for circuit breaker with a rated
maximum voltage of 15kV.
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CAUTION
The primary circuit insulation on the circuit
breaker may be checked phase-to-phase
and phase-to-ground using a 2500V
insulation resistance tester. Since definite
limits cannot be given for satisfactory
insulation values when testing with an
insulation resistance tester, a record should
be kept of the insulation resistance tester
readings as well as the temperature and
humidity readings. This record should
be used to detect any weakening of the
insulation system from one check period to
the next.
To check insulation integrity, the AC high
potential test described below is strongly
recommended. DC testing is not the
preferred method, however, values are
provided due to the availability of DC test
sets.
