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SPEAR™ Single-Phase Recloser System
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
MN280048EN June 2016
Product information
Introduction
Eaton’s
Service Information MN280048EN
provides
installation and operation instructions for its Cooper Power™
series SPEAR™ single-phase recloser and control.
Refer to
Service Information MN280012EN SPEAR Single-
Phase Recloser Control Programming Guide
and
S280-101-3
SPEAR Single-Phase Recloser Control Communications
Information
for additional information.
Read this manual first
Read and understand the contents of this manual and follow
all locally approved procedures and safety practices before
installing or operating this equipment.
Acceptance and initial inspection
Each SPEAR single-phase recloser and control is assembled,
tested, and inspected at the factory. It is carefully calibrated,
adjusted and in good condition when accepted by the carrier
for shipment.
Upon receipt, inspect the carton for signs of damage.
Unpack the recloser and control and inspect thoroughly for
damage incurred during shipment. If damage is discovered,
file a claim with the carrier immediately.
Standards
Eaton’s Cooper Power series reclosers are designed
and tested in accordance with applicable sections of the
following standards: IEEE Std C37.60™-2012 standard and
IEEE Std C37.85.
Quality standards
ISO 9001 Certified Quality Management System
Additional information
These instructions cannot cover all details or vari ations
in the equipment, procedures, or processes described,
nor provide directions for meeting every possible contin-
gency during installation, operation, or maintenance. When
additional information is desired to satisfy a problem not
cov ered sufficiently for the user’s purpose, contact your
Eaton representative.
Handling and storage
Eaton recommends transporting SPEAR single-phase
reclosers in the closed position to maximize the operational
performance of the unit.
IMPORTANT
If stored outdoors, the product must be removed from the
cardboard carton. Failure to remove the product from the
carton will expose the product to high levels of water vapor
and may accelerate aging.
Be careful during handling and storage of the recloser to
minimize the possibility of damage. If the recloser is to be
stored for any length of time prior to installation, provide a
clean, dry storage area.
Be careful during handling and storage of the control to
minimize the possibility of damage. If the control is to be
stored for any length of time prior to installation, provide a
clean, dry storage area. If storage is in a humid atmosphere,
make provisions to keep the control circuitry energized.
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To energize the control, apply AC input power to the
control. Refer to the
section in this manual.
Control battery storage and charging
IMPORTANT
To maintain sufficient charge to operate the control and
prevent battery cell damage, the sealed lead-acid batteries
should be charged after no more than three months of
storage.
The 24 VDC control battery in the SPEAR single-phase
recloser control is shipped in a charged state that is ready
for use.
Temperature has an effect on battery life. Sealed
lead acid batteries should be stored, fully charged, at
room temperature. Avoid storing lead acid batteries at
temperatures exceeding 117°F (47°C), as damage can result
in approximately one month.
DANGER
Hazardous voltage . Do not connect potential
transformer low-voltage secondaries to the control
through cables or other wiring until the unit is installed
in the field . Transformer high-voltage primary windings
will become live when 120/240V AC is applied to the
control from an alternate source if the transformer
secondary is connected . Failure to comply may result in
severe personal injury or death .
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