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Instruction Booklet
IB182047EN
Effective February 2018
Arc flash limiter (AFL)
conversion system
EATON
www.eaton.com
Warnings and cautions
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WARNING
IMPROPERLY OPERATING OR MAINTAINING THIS ARC FLASH LIMITER
(AFL) CONVERSION SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING
ANY OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OR OTHER
SYSTEM COMPONENT.
INSTALLATION OF THIS AFL CONVERSION SYSTEM MUST BE PERFORMED
ONLY BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL THAT ARE TRAINED FOR THE
INSTALLATION.
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE SHOULD BE ATTEMPTED ONLY BY QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL. THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED
ALL INCLUSIVE REGARDING OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.
IF FURTHER INFORMATION IS REQUIRED, CONTACT YOUR EATON
REPRESENTATIVE.
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WARNING
ALL SAFETY CODES, SAFETY STANDARDS, AND/OR REGULATIONS AS
THEY MAY BE APPLIED TO THIS TYPE OF EQUIPMENT MUST BE STRICTLY
FOLLOWED.
SERIOUS INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, CAN RESULT FROM FAILURE TO
FOLLOW PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THIS MANUAL, OR COMPLY WITH
THE REQUIREMENTS OF APPLICABLE STANDARDS.
1 Introduction
1.1 Preliminary comments and safety precautions
This technical document is intended to cover most aspects associ-
ated with the application, operation, and maintenance of the Eaton
arc flash limiter (AFL) conversion system equipped with a Type
VCP-TR circuit breaker . It is provided as a guide for authorized and
qualified personnel only . Please refer to the specific WARNINGS and
CAUTIONS in Section 1 .1 .2 before proceeding .
If further information is required by the purchaser regarding a
particular operation, application, or maintenance activity, contact your
Eaton representative .
1.1.1 Warranty and liability information
NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF
MERCHANTABILITY, OR WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE
OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE, ARE MADE REGARDING
THE INFORMATION, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND DESCRIPTIONS
CONTAINED HEREIN .
In no event will Eaton be responsible to the purchaser or user in
contract, in tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise
for any special, indirect, incidental or consequential damage or loss
whatsoever, including but not limited to damage or loss of use of
equipment, plant, or power system, cost of capital, loss of power,
additional expenses in the use of existing power facilities, or claims
against the purchaser or user by its customers resulting from the
use of the information and descriptions contained herein .
1.1.2 Safety precautions
All safety codes, safety standards, and/or regulations must be strictly
observed in the operation and maintenance of this system .
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WARNING
THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS INCLUDED AS PART OF THE
PROCEDURAL STEPS IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE FOR PERSONNEL SAFETY
AND PROTECTION OF EQUIPMENT FROM DAMAGE. AN EXAMPLE OF A
TYPICAL WARNING LABEL HEADING IS SHOWN ABOVE TO FAMILIARIZE
PERSONNEL WITH THE STYLE OF PRESENTATION. THIS WILL HELP TO
INSURE THAT PERSONNEL ARE ALERT TO WARNINGS, WHICH MAY
APPEAR THROUGHOUT THE DOCUMENT. IN ADDITION, CAUTIONS ARE
ALL UPPER CASE AND BOLDFACE AS SHOWN BELOW.
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CAUTION
COMPLETELY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MATERIAL PRESENTED IN
THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE ATTEMPTING OPERATION OR APPLICATION OF
THE EQUIPMENT. IN ADDITION, ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONEL SHOULD BE
PERMITTED TO PERFORM ANY WORK ASSOCIATED WITH THE EQUIPMENT.
ANY WIRING INSTRUCTIONS PRESENTED IN THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE
FOLLOWED PRECISELY. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD CAUSE PERMANENT
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
1.2 General information
The purpose of this instruction booklet is to provide instructions for
the operation and maintenance of AFL conversion system equipped
with a VCP-TR circuit breaker . Designed to Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards for reliable performance,
ease of handling, and simplified maintenance, VCP-TR circuit break-
ers provide reliable control and protection for electrical equipment
and circuits . In addition, these technologically advanced circuit
breakers provide higher insulation levels in less space, thus reducing
the overall switchgear size .
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WARNING
SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE OF THE AFL CONVERSION SYSTEM
IS CONTINGENT UPON PROPER APPLICATION AND ADEQUATE
MAINTENANCE. THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET MUST BE CAREFULLY
READ AND FOLLOWED IN ORDER TO OBTAIN OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE
FOR LONG USEFUL LIFE OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER AND OTHER SYSTEM
COMPONENTS.
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WARNING
THE AFL CONVERSION SYSTEM DESCRIBED IN THIS INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET IS DESIGNED AND TESTED TO OPERATE WITHIN THEIR
NAMEPLATE RATINGS. OPERATION OUTSIDE OF THESE RATINGS MAY
CAUSE THE EQUIPMENT TO FAIL, RESULTING IN DEATH, SEVERE BODILY
INJURY, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
ALL SAFETY CODES, SAFETY STANDARDS AND/OR REGULATIONS AS
THEY MAY BE APPLIED TO THIS TYPE OF EQUIPMENT MUST BE STRICTLY
FOLLOWED.
