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Instructional Leaflet
IB2C12063H03
Effective March 2012
Instructions for Installation, Operation and
Maintenance of Magnum SB Insulated Case
Low Voltage Power Circuit Breakers
EATON CORPORATION
www.eaton.com
Manual Operation Functional Test
Charge the breaker mechanism springs either using the charg-
ing handle or the motor operator . Press the ON pushbutton
to close the breaker manually and verify closing by noting the
state of the indicating flag . Charge the breaker mechanism
springs either using the charging handle or the motor operator .
If using the motor operator, disconnect power to it to prevent
automatic recharging . Press the OFF pushbutton to manually
open the breaker . Press the ON pushbutton to manually close
the breaker . Is the breaker closed? Press the OFF pushbutton
to manually open the breaker . Is the breaker open? Repeat this
entire described test procedure three times .
Electrical Operation Functional Test
This test procedure is based on the assumption that the
breaker is equipped with optional shunt trip, UVR, and/or spring
release accessories . If one accessory is missing, substitute the
manual button to replace the accessory’s function .
Charge the breaker mechanism springs either using the charg-
ing handle or the motor operator . Close the breaker by apply-
ing rated voltage to the spring release accessory and verify
closing by noting the state of the indicating flag . Charge the
breaker mechanism springs either using the charging handle
or the motor operator . If using the motor operator, disconnect
power to it to prevent automatic recharging . Open the breaker
by applying rated voltage to the shunt trip accessory or remov-
ing power from undervoltage release . Close the breaker using
the spring release accessory . Is the breaker closed? Open the
breaker using the shunt trip or undervoltage release . Is the
breaker open? Repeat this entire described test procedure
three times .
Trip Unit Overload Functional Test
An overload simulation for trip unit functional testing can be
achieved by using one of the following test methods:
1 . Hand-Held Functional Test Kit: Catalog Ordering Number
MTST230V .
2 . Simulation Test Kit: Catalog Ordering Number MTK2000 .
3 . Digitrip 1150 models include an integral functional tester
(see corresponding instruction manual for Magnum 1150 trip
units) .
Charge the breaker mechanism springs either using the charg-
ing handle or the motor operator . Press the ON pushbutton
to close the breaker manually and verify closing by noting the
state of the indicating flag . Charge the breaker mechanism
springs either using the charging handle or the motor operator .
If using the motor operator, disconnect power to it to prevent
automatic recharging . Trip the breaker with a trip unit test .
Verify that the trip indicator pop out button (if so equipped) is
“out” and then reset it . Press the ON pushbutton to manu-
ally close the breaker . Is the breaker closed? Trip the breaker
with a trip unit test . Verify that the trip indicator pop out button
(if so equipped) is “out” and then reset it . Repeat this entire
described test procedure three times . Reset the blinking red
cause of trip LED on the trip unit by pressing the Reset/Battery
Test pushbutton .
Arc Chute Inspection
When a circuit breaker experiences a high level fault or during
regularly scheduled maintenance periods, the circuit breaker’s
arc chutes and arc chambers should be inspected for any kind
of damage or dirt . Be especially alert for signs of significant
erosion of the V-shaped plates inside the arc chute .
Arc chutes fit inside the arc chambers and down over a the pri-
mary contacts . Each arc chute is held in place by either 1 (SB)
or 4 (SBSE) top inserted screws (
Figure 89
shows SBS) . Begin
by removing the arc chute screws and all three arc chutes .
Turn each arc chute upside down to visually inspect the inside
(
Figure 90
) .
Since the arc chutes are removed, this is an ideal time to
inspect primary contacts for wear using the circuit breaker’s
contact wear indicators . The details associated with primary
contact inspection are presented in the next paragraph .
Arc Chute
Removed
Baffled Cover
Arc Chamber
Figure 89. Top Rear View of Circuit Breaker with One Arc Chute
Removed