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SECTION IB-1G-500

INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

PAD-MOUNTED SWITCHGEAR TYPE PSI

REV. 1.6 - NOVEMBER 2017

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TYPE PSI

PAD-MOUNT SWITCHGEAR

15kV • 25kV • 35kV

INSTRUCTIONS

For Installation and Operation

INTRODUCTION..................................................................................1

 

Receiving ...........................................................................................1

 Handling ............................................................................................1
 Storage ..............................................................................................1

GENERAL DESCRIPTION ..................................................................1
SAFETY FEATURES ............................................................................1
INSTALLATION ...................................................................................2

 

Placement of Unit .............................................................................2

  Barrier System Removal ................................................................2,3 
  Customer Cable Connections ............................................................3

SWITCH DESCRIPTION ..................................................................4,5

 

Ratings ..............................................................................................4

  Operating the Auto-jet

® 

Switch

 .................................................................................................

6

FUSE DESCRIPTIONS ........................................................................7

 

Load-break Fuse Operation ...............................................................7

  Non-load-break Fuse Operation ........................................................8
  Fuse Ratings ......................................................................................9
  Recommended Clearances .............................................................11

OPTIONAL FEATURES .......................................................................8
AUTO-LATCH DOOR FEATURES .......................................................8

 Operation ........................................................................................10

MAINTENANCE ................................................................................10

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Summary of Contents for PSI Series

Page 1: ...tion and Operation INTRODUCTION 1 Receiving 1 Handling 1 Storage 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1 SAFETY FEATURES 1 INSTALLATION 2 Placement of Unit 2 Barrier System Removal 2 3 Customer Cable Connections 3 SW...

Page 2: ...ed to allow the use of hooks to lift the complete enclosure The lifting device should be ar ranged to evenly distribute the lifting force between the lifting plates Do not lift at an angle less than 6...

Page 3: ...ad mounted switch gear by field personnel The standard barrier system forType PSI pad mounted switchgear is the patented drawout barrier system which maintains all the features of a barrier system and...

Page 4: ...on the switch fuse termination bus Should this situation exist cable supports must be used The mounting holes in the switch fuse termination bus and the cable connector must align to prevent undue st...

Page 5: ...nism with heavy duty long life die springs provides high speed opening and closing independent of the operating handle speed This durable mechanism as sures safe load make 3 time fault closing capabil...

Page 6: ...estrike Interrupter Operation The Auto jet switch has a highly efficient system for load cur rent interruption This device consists of a piston A mounted in the cavity of the upper insulator The movab...

Page 7: ...switch posi tion indicator Figure14 4 Remove handle and return to handle storage tube 5 Close switch lockbox access cover and padlock Caution Access cover should be padlocked whenever switch gear is...

Page 8: ...t tendency for fuse to bounce toward the closed position See Figure 17 Do not assume that an open fuse position indicates the fuse to be de energized 5 Reinstall grappler onto fuse assembly and while...

Page 9: ...sing device and hotstick arrangement 3 If no voltage is present the appropriate fuse terminal should be grounded using proper device and technique 4 Fuse s may then be removed and replaced using appro...

Page 10: ...L 4Z fuse holders and three S C SM 4 fuse refills per fuse compartment SMU 20 fused units require three S C Cat No 3097 SML 20 fuse end fittings and three S C SMU 20 fuse units per fuse compart ment S...

Page 11: ...ic door latching feature furnished on the main doors provides ease in opening and closing of the doors Fea tures of the Auto latch system are Automatic 3 point latching upon door closure See Figure 22...

Page 12: ...to Electrical Ground without Barrier Minimum Clearance from Energized Parts to Electrical Ground without Barrier Check clearances for both normal and alternate positions of fuse termination bus ALTERN...

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