Type WL Low Voltage Metal-Enclosed Switchgear
Installation
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FIgure 7.
Anchoring Indoor Switchgear
Weights of Vertical Sections
The following estimates may be used in foundation loading
calculations. These estimated weights are for each vertical
section within a shipping group. The estimates are based on
maximum conditions; actual equipment weights will probably
be lower.
Indoor
22” wide with 4 breakers
2850 lbs. (1300kg)
32” wide with 2 breakers
3050 lbs. (1385kg)
32” wide with 1 breaker and fuse carriage
3150 lbs. (1430kg)
Transition box
680 lbs. (310kg)
Outdoor
22” wide with 4 breakers
4200 lbs. (1910kg)
32” wide with 2 breakers
4550 lbs. (2070kg)
32” wide with 1 breaker and fuse carriage
4650 lbs. (2110kg)
Transition box
680 lbs. (310kg)
These estimates should be increased for unusual secondary or
auxiliary equipment, impact loading, or for seismic conditions,
if required.
FIgure 8.
Anchoring Outdoor Switchgear