
Catch
Slot
Note on safety at work!
The relative work and operating
procedures must be carried out carefully
by trained specialists familiar with the
installation, taking into account all the
relative safety regulations according to
the IEC and other relevant professional
bodies, as well as any local and work
regulations and instructions.
Note:
Do not walk on the top surfaces of the switchgear
panels (rupture points for pressure relief).
7.1 Switching operations
Carry out switching operations with the front
doors closed.
7.1.1 Withdrawable fused contactor
Switching of the contactor is carried out via the
control features fitted to the instrument
compartment. The contactor status is indicated
on the front of the contactor and can be viewed
through the top viewing window. Switching
operations can only be carried out with the
withdrawable contactor in service or in the test
position. We highly recommend that all
switching be done with the front door closed.
For a mechanically latched contactor (optional),
emergency opening (4/13) is achieved by using
the special rod provided to operate the emergency
manual trip operator fitted on the withdrawable
contactor.
To rack the contactor truck from ISOLATED
position into SERVICE position ensure the
following:
•
The contactor truck is locked using the double-bit
key provided
•
The contactor compartment door is closed
•
The earth switch is off
•
The contactor is off
•
The padlock is removed from the blocking
plate covering the racking hole. Engage the
racking handle (7/2) with the spindle and rotate
the handle fourteen revolutions clockwise (7/3).
While in service the contactor compartment
door cannot be opened and the earth switch
cannot be closed. To rack the contactor truck
out of service into its test position please
ensure the contactor is off. Insert the racking
handle in the racking hole and rotate the handle
fourteen revolutions anti-clockwise
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7/1 Operation of
the door catch
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