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Overhaul
Figure 45a:
Damper Assembly.
Figure 45b:
Damper Assembly (for circuit breakers
equipped with type VS-15050 vacuum interrupter).
VERTICAL CHANNELS
(BREAKER FRAME)
THREADED ADAPTER
DAMPER
DAMPER PISTON
STRIKER PIN
JACKSHAFT
TRIANGULAR
DAMPING ARMS
Replacement of Damper Assembly (for circuit breakers
equipped with type VS-15050 vacuum interrupters)
Damper replacement will require the removal of a pin
which ties the damper mounting adapter to the circuit
breaker frame. While disassembling the pin, carefully
note the position of all spacers so that the adapter will be
correctly centered between the vertical circuit breaker
frame members upon reassembly. Refer to
Figure 45b
.
Prior to installing the replacement damper, adjust the
setting of the damper to “9”, and secure the setting by
tightening the set screw to a torque of 6 in-lbs. Install the
damper by screwing it into the mounting adapter, and
secure with internal tooth lock washer and nut. The nut
requires a 11/4 inch open end wrench. The damper
should be adjusted so that the head of the piston just
touches the striker pin inside the outer cylinder when the
circuit breaker is in the open position. A hole in the outer
cylinder is provided so that the clearance between the
striker pin and the head of the piston can be observed.
Check all associated parts, damper body and telescoping
cylinder for wear. Replace as necessary. If bolts securing the
triangular damper arms are loose, they should be treated
with a thread locking adhesive (Loctite 271 with Loctite
type T primer) and then torqued to a value of 6-9 ft-lbs.
Replacement of Spring Charging Motor (Device 88)
Remove the quick-disconnect terminals. Then remove the
screws holding the motor mounting bracket to the circuit
breaker housing. The motor slips out as a complete
assembly. Check and replace as required.
Replacement of Primary Disconnect Fingers
The primary disconnect finger assembly is secured with
standard hardware. With the bolt removed, the finger
assembly can be slid off the retaining arm as a unit.
Replace burnt fingers or broken springs as necessary.