I.B. 2C12060H08
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Instruction Book
Page 4
Effective: May 2006
Figure 2-1 Shipping Clamps for Drawout Circuit Breaker
SECTION 2: RECEIVING, HANDLING AND
INSTALLATION
2-1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Magnum DS, DSX and DSL Power Circuit Breakers,
when supplied as part of an assembly, may be shipped
already installed in their respective breaker compart-
ments. Receiving and handling of this equipment is
addressed in an assembly instruction manual supplied
with the assembled equipment. This instruction manual
applies to only the circuit breakers.
2-2 SUGGESTED TOOLS
A large number of different tools are not required to
properly install and maintain Magnum DS, DSX and
DSL circuit breakers. The following tools are, however,
suggested:
• Flat blade screwdriver
• Phillips head screwdriver
• 3/8” socket (rachet) wrench
• 10 mm socket
• 17 mm socket
• Secondary wiring removal tool
2-3 UNPACKING CIRCUIT BREAKER
Before beginning to unpack new Magnum circuit break-
ers, read and understand these directions. Following the
directions will ensure that no damage is caused.
Shipping containers should be inspected for obvious
signs of rough handling and/or external damage
incurred during the transportation phase. Record any
observed damage for reporting to the transportation car-
rier and Cutler-Hammer, once the inspection is complet-
ed. All reports and claims should be as specific as pos-
sible and include the order number and other applicable
nameplate information.
Every effort is made to ensure that Magnum circuit
breakers arrive at their destination undamaged and
ready for installation. Care should be exercised, howev-
er, to protect the breakers from impact at all times. Do
not remove protective packaging until the breakers are
ready for inspection, testing and/or installation.
When ready to inspect and install a Magnum circuit
breaker, carefully remove the banding straps and lift off
the cardboard box. Remove any additional packing
material and internally packed documentation. The cir-
cuit breaker and/or cassette are mounted to a wooden
shipping pallet.
On drawout circuit breakers shipped without a cassette,
two shipping clamps hook into the breaker side plates
and are held to the pallet with 4 lag screws (Figure
2-1
).
Remove the lag screws and clamps. Save the screws
and clamps for future shipment of the breaker. On
empty cassettes, remove the 4 or 5 lag screws and/or
machine screws which pass through the floorpan of the
cassette holding it to the wooden pallet. On drawout
breakers shipped in a cassette, first remove the breaker
from the cassette using the levering mechanism and
drawout rails. After the breaker is removed the machine
screws passing through the floorpan can be removed.
Shipping Clamp
On fixed breakers, remove the lag screws passing
through the mounting feet which hold the breaker to the
pallet.
Circuit breakers are designed to be easily lifted from
the wooden pallet using an appropriate lifting yoke and
overhead or portable lifting device (Figure
2-2
).
2-3.1 STORING CIRCUIT BREAKER
If it is necessary to store a circuit breaker before instal-
lation, do so in its original shipping container. Keep the
circuit breaker in a clean dry place. Ensure there is
ample air circulation and heat, if necessary, to prevent
condensation. It is very important that the circuit break-
er not be exposed to dirt or moisture.
A circuit breaker that has been stored for any
length of time should be operated a minimum of
five times before it is placed in service.
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