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Instruction Book
IB019008EN October 2016 www.eaton.com
FP-25-LV-VSR
Breaker-To-Motor Starter Conversion
SECTION 5: INSTALLATION & INSPECTION
WARNING
BEFORE PLACING THE LV-VSR IN SERVICE, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE BELOW AND THE SAFE PRACTICES SET
FORTH IN SECTION 2. NOT FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURE MAY RESULT
IN INCORRECT LV-VSR OPERATION LEADING TO DEATH, BODILY INJURY,
AND PROPERTY DAMAGE
THIS VACUUM BREAKER / STARTER REPLACEMENT IS NOT DESIGNED TO
OPERATE A SEPARATE EXTERNAL AUXILIARY SWITCH (MOC SWITCH).
DO NOT PERFORM MANUAL OR ELECTRICAL OPERATIONAL CHECKS
WITH THE LV-VSR IN THE “CONNECT” POSITION BECAUSE OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF CONNECTING DE-ENERGIZED LOAD CIRCUITS TO THE
ELECTRICAL POWER SOURCE, RESULTING IN DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY,
OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL OR OPERATE A LV-VSR UNTIL A VACUUM
INTEGRITY TEST IS PERFORMED.
WHEN THE LV-VSR IS FIRST COMMISSIONED INTO SERVICE AND EACH
TIME THE STARTER IS RETURNED TO SERVICE, IT SHOULD BE CAREFULLY
EXAMINED AND CHECKED TO MAKE SURE IT IS CLEAN AND OPERATING
CORRECTLY.
DANGER
LV-VSR UNITS ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE WITH CIRCUIT BREAKER.EY
ARE SUPPLIED WITH CELL CODE/REJECTION PLATES. DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO MODIFY OR REMOVE THE NEW CELL CODE/REJECTION PLATES.
MODIFICATIONS OR OMISSIONS OF THE CELL CODE/REJECTION PLATES
MAY RESULT IN INCORRECT LV-VSR OPERATION LEADING TO DEATH,
BODILY INJURY, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE
5.1 CELL MODIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
THE FP-25-LV-VSR EMPLOYS A REJECTION PIN TO PREVENT
INSERTION INTO CELLS INTENDED FOR DEVICES WITH INCOMPATIBLE
CAPABILITIES. THE UNIT HAS A REJECTION PIN ON THE LEFT SIDE.
ALL NEW INSTALLATIONS WILL REQUIRE CELL MODIFICATIONS. CELL
MODIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS ARE PROVIDED WITH THE LV-VSR. THE
CELL MUST BE MODIFIED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
Use the following procedure to notch the left cell flange for
installation of FP-25-LV-VSR. See steps below.
1. Mark 3/4” below existing cell opening. (Figure 5.1 & 5.2)
Figure 5.1. Measured Marking For Cell Modification
Figure 5.2. Measured Marking For Cell Modification
Figure 5.4. Removing Indicated Section On Cell
Figure 5.3. Aligning Straightedge To Existing Opening
2. Align straightedge flush with existing opening and scribe line to
previous mark. (Figure 5.3)
3. Remove indicated material with appropriate cutter and clean up
as necessary. (Figure 5.4 & 5.5)
4. Rejection pin clearing cell modification.