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Installation
01.4IB.26264A
FlexGear
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Low Voltage Arc Resistant Switchgear
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To insulate the main bus assembly follow these
instructions:
1. Remove the compartment covers.
2. Bolt the splice plates and bus bars together
using directions in
3. Tighten the bolts properly. See
Torque Values for Powell FlexGear™
.
Table C Bolt Torque Values for Powell
FlexGear™
Bolt
Dimensions
(inches)
Bolt
Head
Torque
Ft-Lbs
Kg-M
5/8
55-70
7.6-9.7
1/2
35-50
4.8-6.9
3/8
20-30
2.8-4.2
1/4
5-7
0.7-0.97
1) Applying PVC Boots
a. Prepare all joints as outlined under
Ch 4 Installation, H. Connections
b. Place the PVC boot over the joint.
The boot should fit tightly around all
conductors and flanges must contact
each other in a smooth joint.
c. Secure the boot with the furnished
nylon wire ties. The joint insulation is
now complete.
Note:
The PVC insulation boots are
furnished for standard configurations.
d. Replace all covers previously removed.
2) Cleaning Bus Insulation
The main bus bar is insulated with a high
temperature thermoplastic or thermoset
material that provides dielectric and
mechanical properties. Clean the insulation
to provide optimum insulation properties.
Only use denatured alcohol or isopropyl
alcohol to clean the insulation.
Wear protective gloves and goggles and
clean the main bus bar in a well ventilated
area.
Vacuum and wipe dirt or other foreign
matter from the insulation with a clean
cloth saturated with only denatured or
isopropyl alcohol.
Use alcohol in a well ventilated area to avoid
inhaling vapors.
!
CAUTION
Do not use any commercial soap-based or
detergent-based cleaner.
Do not use carbon tetrachloride.
Avoid prolonged exposure to solvent vapors.
Use solvents in a well ventilated area.
!
CAUTION