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Product information
Introduction
Service Information S280-43-1 provides installation, operation, and
maintenance instructions for the NOVA i three-phase, micropro-
cessor-controlled recloser. Before installing and operating this
recloser, carefully read and understand the contents of this
manual.
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. This recloser is used in conjunction
with a Cooper Power Systems microprocessor-based recloser
control. Refer to Service Information S280-70-18 for installation
information on the Form 6/FXD pole mount control.
Additional information
These instructions cannot cover all details or variations in the
equipment, procedures, or process described nor provide
directions for meeting every possible contingency during installa-
tion, operation, or maintenance. For additional information, please
contact your Cooper Power Systems representative.
Acceptance and initial inspection
Each recloser is completely assembled, tested, and inspected at
the factory. It is in good condition when accepted by the carrier
for shipment. Upon receipt, inspect the shipping container for
signs of damage. Unpack the recloser and inspect it thoroughly for
damage incurred during shipment. If damage is discovered, file a
claim with the carrier immediately.
Handling and storage
Be careful during handling and storage of the recloser to minimize
the possibility of damage. Refer to the Moving the Recloser and
Lifting the Recloser sections. If the recloser is to be stored for any
length of time prior to installation, provide a clean, dry storage
area.
Standards
NOVA i reclosers are designed and tested in
accordance with:
IEC 62271-111 2005
IEEE Standard C37.60-2012™.
QUALITY STANDARDS
ISO 9001:2000 Certified Quality Management System.
Description of operation
The NOVA i recloser is a three-phase, vacuum-interrupting
recloser designed for electrical distribution systems through 38
kV. The NOVA i recloser is designed and tested to be compatible
with Cooper Power Systems’ control-powered Form 6/FXD
control.
The solid polymer insulation system does not rely on a gaseous,
liquid, or foam dielectric. The NOVA i recloser is highly resistant to
ozone, oxygen, moisture, contamination, and ultraviolet light. The
NOVA i recloser has three solid-polymer interrupter modules,
polymer current transformers, and a low-energy magnetic actuator
mechanism. It is suitable for operation through a temperature
range of -40°C to +65°C.
Effective January 2017
NOVA
®
15i, NOVA 27i, and NOVA 38i; Three-phase
microprocessor-controlled; installation and operation
instructions (S280-43-1)
Instructional Literature
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