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Installation & Operation
Ch 4 Installation & Operation
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Upon receipt, remove any shipping material
and inspect the electric racking device for
damage that may have occurred during
shipment. Check the equipment received
against the shipping documents to ensure
receipt of the complete shipment.
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The electric racking device weighs 20 lbs.
and the motor control box assembly weighs
5 lbs.. The preferred method for moving the
electric racking device and motor control box
is to place them securely on a hand operated
shop cart. When handling the electric racking
device, personnel should securely grasp the
device by its handle during movement and
installation to avoid possible personal injury or
damage to the electric racking device. Avoid
dropping or hitting the electric racking device
with hard objects.
Protect the motor control box and the racking
device from moisture. Failure to do so may
cause damage to the equipment.
CAUTION
CAUTION
!
Do NOT handle or carry the racking device
by the power cords. Damage to the power
connections may cause an electrical short.
The power cords should be inspected for any
signs of damage before each use.
CAUTION
CAUTION
!
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Do NOT work on an energized circuit breaker.
Follow circuit breaker safety guidelines and
operating instruction provided in the specific
circuit breaker instruction bulletin.
WARNING
WARNING
!
Attaching and operating the electric racking
device can be accomplished by one person.
When circuit breaker racking is required, the
electric racking device engages the racking
shaft through the access window on the
front of the switchgear. The racking device is
operated by the motor control box.
When racking in a circuit breaker, move the
circuit breaker to the required switchgear
location. Push the circuit breaker in to the
switchgear compartment until the anti-rollout
latch engages the switchgear rollout stop
block.
For more information on the circuit breaker
handling, see the instruction bulletin for the
circuit breaker in use.
IB-51807
PV System 38® Remote Racking Device
Mechanical Connection