SecoGear – Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual 45 of 56
Before Energizing
Before energizing the switchgear, perform a thorough final
check using the following checklist:
1. Circuit breakers and other operating mechanisms exercised.
2. Electrical insulation resistance tested phase-to- phase
and phase-to-ground.
3. Relays, meters and instruments properly connected.
4. Electrically operated circuit breakers and operating
mechanisms exercised.
5. Ground fault protection system tested.
6. Adjustable trips properly set.
7. Field wiring secured and free of live bus.
8. Grounding connections made.
9. All debris, scrap wire, etc., removed.
10. All covers installed, doors closed and latched.
8. Energizing The Switchgear
Energizing switchgear for the first time is potentially
dangerous. Therefore, qualified electrical personnel
should be present when the equipment is energized.
If problems caused by damage or poor installation
practices have not been detected in the above
checklist, serious damage can result when power is
turned on.
CAUTION