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Equipment Description
01.4IB.51000C
PowlVac® Metal-Clad Switchgear
5kV & 15kV
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NOTICE
PowlVac® Metal-Clad Switchgear equipped
with vacuum circuit breakers is designed to
comply with ANSI Standard C37.20.2.
Metal-clad switchgear is characterized by
removable interrupting devices, isolation
of major circuit elements, grounded metal
compartments, and insulated primary bus
conductors. The metal-clad switchgear is a
line-up of one or more switchgear vertical
sections known as units, which are enclosed
on all sides, top, and bottom except for
the ventilation openings, lower unit cable
penetrations, and view windows.
The metal-clad switchgear is used to protect
and control medium-voltage/alternating
current power distribution systems. Each
unit consists of a number of circuit breaker
compartments, plus auxiliary compartments
containing accessory apparatus. The circuit
breakers are used to control various types
of circuits, such as incoming lines, bus ties,
feeders, and motor starters. Also, special
functions are provided in great variety and may
be required for particular applications.
Figure 1 illustrates a typical PowlVac
metal-clad switchgear lineup.
Figure 1
Metal-Clad Switchgear
Line-up
This instruction bulletin should be used in
conjunction with the appropriate instructions
for vacuum circuit breakers, including any
applicable supplement(s), separate instructions
covering other components of the
metal-clad switchgear, and applicable drawings
because each metal-clad switchgear line-up
is custom designed for a particular use and
application. Separate instructions covering
other components are not included in this
publication, but are available upon request.