SIEMENS E50001-U229-A289-X-US00B AMR Vacuum Circuit Breaker Instructions

SIEMENS E50001-U229-A289-X-US00B AMR Vacuum Circuit Breaker

DANGER: Hazardous voltages and high-speed moving parts.

• Will cause death, serious injury or equipment damage.
• De-energize and ground the equipment before maintenance. Maintenance should be performed only by quali! ed personnel.
• The use of unauthorized parts should not be used in the repair of the equipment.
• Follow all safety instructions contained herein.

IMPORTANT: The information contained herein is general in nature and not intended for special! c application purposes. It does not relieve the user of the responsibility to use sound practices in the application, installation, operation, and maintenance of the equipment purchased. Siemens reserves the right to make changes in the space! cations shown herein or to make improvements at any time without notice or obligations. Should a conflict arise between the general information contained in this publication and the contents of drawings or supplementary material or both, the latter shall take precedence.

QUALIFIED PERSON
For the purpose of this manual a quali! ed person is one who is familiar with the installation, construction, or operation of the equipment and the hazards involved. In addition, this person has the following qualities! cations:

• (a) is trained and authorized to de-energize, clear, ground, and tag circuits and equipment in accordance with established safety practices.
• (b) is trained in the proper care and use of protective equipment such as rubber gloves, hard hats, safety glasses or face shields, ” ash clothing, etc., in accordance with established safety practices.
• (c) is trained in rendering! first aid.

SUMMARY
These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment, nor to provide for every possible contingency to be met in connection with installation, operation, or maintenance. Should further information be desired or should particular problems arise which are not covered suf! ciently for the purchaser’s purposes, the matter should be referred to the local sales of! ce.

The contents of this instruction manual shall not become part of or modify any prior or existing agreement, commitment or relationship. The sales contract contains the entire obligation of Siemens Power Transmission & Distribution, Inc. The warranty contained in the contract between the parties is the sole warranty of Siemens Power Transmission & Distribution, Inc. Any statements contained herein do not create new warranties or modify the existing warranty.

Vacuum Circuit Breakers (Vehicle)

Introduction and Safety

Introduction
The AMR family of vacuum circuit breakers is designed to meet all the applicable ANSI, NEMA, and IEEE standards. Successful application and operation of this equipment depends as much upon proper installation and maintenance by the user as it does upon the careful design and fabrication by Siemens.

The purpose of this Instruction Manual is to assist the user in developing safe and ef! cient procedures for the installation, maintenance and use of the equipment.
Contact the nearest Siemens representative if any additional information is desired.

DANGER: Hazardous voltages and high-speed moving parts.

• Will cause death, serious injury or property damage.
• Only quali! ed persons thoroughly familiar with the equipment, instruction manuals, and drawings should install, operate, and/or maintain this equipment.

Quali! ed Person
For the purpose of this manual a Quali! ed Person is one who is familiar with the installation, construction, or operation of the equipment and the hazards involved. In addition, this person has the following quali! cations:

• Training and authorization to energize, de-energize, clear, ground, and tag circuits and equipment in accordance with established safety practices.
• Training in the proper care and use of protective equipment such as rubber gloves, hard hats, safety glasses, face shields, ” ash clothing, etc., in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Training in rendering ! rst aid.

Signal Words
The signal words “Danger”, “Warning” and “Caution” used in this manual indicate the degree of hazard that may be encountered by the user. These words are de! ned as:

• Danger – Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
• Warning – Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
• Caution – indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

Dangerous Procedures
In addition to other procedures described in this manual as dangerous, user personnel must adhere to the following:

1. Always work on de-energized equipment. Always de-ener-gize a breaker, and remove it from the switchgear before performing any tests, maintenance or repair.
2. Always perform maintenance on the breaker after the spring-charged mechanisms are discharged.
3. Always let an interlock device or safety mechanism perform its function without forcing or defeating the device.

Field Service Operation
Siemens can provide competent, well-trained Field Service Representatives to provide technical guidance and advisory assistance for the installation, overhaul, repair and maintenance of Siemens equipment, processes and systems. Contact re-gional service centers, sales of! ces or the factory for details, or telephone Siemens Field Service at 1-800-241-4453.

Introduction
This manual covers the Receiving, Handling and Storage instructions for vacuum circuit breakers shipped separately from the switchgear. This section of the manual is intended to help the user identify, inspect and protect the circuit breaker prior to its installation.

Receiving Procedure
Make a physical inspection of the shipping container before removing or unpacking the circuit breaker. Check for shipment damage or indications of rough handling by the carrier. Check each item against the manifest to identify any shortages.

Accessories such as the manual charging crank, the racking crank and the split plug jumper are shipped separately.
Shipping Damage Claims (when applicable) – Follow normal shipment damage procedures, which should include:

1. Check for visible damage upon arrival.
2. Visible damage must be noted on the delivery receipt and acknowledged with driver’s signature. Notation, “Possible internal damage, subject to inspection” must be on the delivery receipt.
3. Notify the Siemens Sales of! ce immediately of any shipment damage.
4. Arrange for carrier’s inspection. Do not move the unit from its unloading point.

Handling Procedure

1. Carefully remove the shipping carton from the circuit breaker. Keep the shipping pallet for later use if the breaker is to be stored prior to its installation.

2. Inspect for concealed damage. Noti! cation to carrier must take place within 15 days to assure prompt resolution of claims.

3. The circuit breaker shall be appropriately lifted with a 6 ft. long lifting sling rated for at least 2,000 lbs. on the two lift hooks (Figure1). Avoid short hitches which could place strain on lifting hooks and could damage it.
   WARNING: Heavy weight. Can cause death, serious injury, or property damage. Use of a quali! ed rigger to hoist the circuit breaker.

4. The palleted circuit breaker can also be moved using a properly rated fork-lift vehicle. The pallets are designed for movement by a standard fork-lift vehicle.

Storage Procedure: When the circuit breaker is placed on its pallet for storage, be sure the unit is securely bolted to the pallet and covered with polyethylene! lm at least 10 mils thick.
Indoor Storage – Whenever possible, store the circuit breaker indoors. The storage environment must be clean, dry, and free of such items as construction dust, corrosive atmosphere, mechanical abuse and rapid temperature variations.

Outdoor Storage – Outdoor storage is not recommended. When no other option is available, the circuit breaker must be completely covered and protected from rain, snow, dirt and all other contaminants.
Space Heating – Space heating must be used for both indoor and outdoor storage to prevent condensation and corrosion. When stored outdoors, 250 watts per breaker of space heating is recommended.

Vehicle Description

Vehicle Function and Operational Interlocks
Type AMR vacuum circuit breakers are comprised of the interrupter/operator module! tied to a vehicle. This interrupter/operator module is an integral arrangement of operating mechanism, dielectric system, vacuum interrupters, and means of connecting the primary circuit. The vehicle supports the interrupter/operator module, providing mobility and fully coordinated application in the Allis Chalmers Type H switchgear.
This manual should be used jointly with the Circuit Breaker Operator manual, SGIM-9918.

Alignment
All aspects of the circuit breaker structure which impact alignment and interchangeability are checked at the factory. Field adjustment will not normally be required, but variations in existing switchgear may require! eld adjustment.

DANGER: Hazardous voltages and high-speed moving parts. Will cause death, serious injury, and property damage.

• De-energize before working on this equipment.
• Do not bypass interlocks or otherwise make interlocks inoperative.

Checking In Compartment:
Check to see that when installing the circuit breaker into the cubicle the lift pins and hooks on the circuit breaker frame engage properly with the mating parts of the lifting gear.

Grounding Contact:
Check to see that the grounding contact at the rear of the circuit breaker (Figure 1) makes proper contact with the stationary contact in a cubicle.

Engagement of Primary and Secondary Contacts:
As the circuit breaker is raised into! nal position, check to see that the primary and secondary contacts are aligned for proper contact engagement. With the circuit breaker fully raised against the stop in the cubicle there should be 5/16” plus or minus 1/16” clearance between secondary disconnect mounting plates.

Recommended Tools

• Racking crank: Original circuit breaker racking crank may be used.
• Circuit Breaker closing spring charging crank:15-172-816- 344.

Installing Circuit Breaker Into Compartment
The Trip-Free/Spring Dump interlock is of primary importance in the safe and effective operation of the type AMR Vertical Lift Replacement circuit breaker. This interlock provides safety to both personnel and equipment during the racking procedure, as it prevents the electrical or manual closing and/or electrical closing spring charging of the circuit breaker until the circuit breaker is in either the Disconnect/Test position or the Connect position.

DANGER: Inoperative or by-passed interlocks will cause death, serious personal injury, and property damage.
Mechanical and electrical interlocks are provided as integral components of this equipment to ensure safe use. Interlocks must be in operation at all times. Read this instruction manual. Know and understand the correct interlock function. Check the interlock function prior to inserting the circuit breaker into the switchgear cubicle.

Circuit Breaker in Disconnect/Test Position (Refer to Figure)
Figure 2 is a picture of the circuit breaker in the Disconnect/Test position. The Disconnect/Test positions on the AMR circuit breaker are the same. The position is reached when inserting the circuit breaker fully into a cubicle to the racking position.

• In this condition, the circuit breaker interlock mechanism is not engaged with the cubicle-mounted interlock operating cam.
• It is recommended that the trip-free/closing spring dump interlock be tested while the circuit breaker resides in the Disconnect/Test position. Follow the procedure below to verify the function of the trip-free/closing spring dump interlock:

DANGER:

• Hazardous voltages and high-speed moving parts. Will cause death, serious injury, and property damage.
• De-energize before working on this equipment.

Do not bypass interlocks or otherwise make interlocks inoperative.

1. On a de-energized bus, with the circuit breaker in the Disconnect/Test position, manually charge the circuit breaker closing spring, and bring the circuit breaker to a CLOSED condition.
2. With the circuit breaker closed and the closing spring charged, start racking the circuit breaker toward the connecting position.
3. As the interlock roller is actuated by the cubicle-mounted interlock cam, the circuit breaker will trip (open). The circuit breaker is now “trip-free”.
   The circuit breaker closing spring will discharge during the racking operation.

Trip-Free in Racking Procedure

• During racking the circuit breaker from Disconnect/Test to Connect or Connect to Disconnect/Test, the interlock roller is displaced and “rides” along the face of the cubicle-mounted cam.
• The effectiveness of the trip-free interlock can and should be tested during the racking procedure by following the steps below:

DANGER:

• Hazardous voltages and high-speed moving parts. Will cause death, serious injury, and property damage.
• De-energize before working on this equipment.
• Do not bypass interlocks or otherwise make interlocks inoperative.

1. On a de-energized bus, rack the circuit breaker to any position were the interlock roller touches the straight surface of cubicle mounted interlock cam.
2. Attempt to electrically charge the closing spring. As the motor cutoff switch (normally closed for operation), is being held open by the displacement of the interlock roller, no spring charging should be observed, therefore, no electrical close may be initiated.
3. Attempt to manually charge the closing spring. The closing spring should extend as expected but fail to latch in the extended position due to the displacement of the close latch lever.

As the closing spring can not maintain a latched condition, and the trip latch lever is displaced, it is impossible to charge the closing spring and close the circuit breaker during the racking cycle.
Circuit Breaker in Connect Position (Refer to Figure 3) Figure 3 is a picture of the circuit breaker in the Connect position.

• In this position, the interlock roller resides in the cavity of the cubicle-mounted cam. It is important to note that the interlock roller shall slightly touch the cubicle-mounted cam.
• In the Connect position with the interlock roller residing in the cavity and touching slightly the cubicle-mounted cam, the circuit breaker is now free to perform all required functions.
• It is important to verify that the circuit breaker will perform as expected in the fully connected position. Follow the following procedure to test the functioning of the operating mechanism in the fully connected position.

DANGER:

• Hazardous voltages and high-speed moving parts. Will cause death, serious injury, and property damage.
• De-energize before working on this equipment.
• Do not bypass interlocks or otherwise make interlocks inoperative.

1. On a de-energized bus, rack the circuit breaker to the fully Connected position. The successful function of the trip-free/closing spring dump interlock will result in the circuit breaker arriving in the Connect position in an open state with the closing spring discharged.

2. Electrically or mechanically charge the circuit breaker.

3. With the circuit breaker charged, electrically or manually perform a close operation on the circuit breaker. The circuit breaker should close, indicated by the sound of circuit breaker closing and the close-open indicator.
   If the circuit breaker does not close and closing spring charges, contact local Siemens! ce for information.
   After the successful operation of the circuit breaker, it is important to verify trip-free/closing spring dump operation when racking the circuit breaker from Connect to the Disconnect/Test position.
   To verify this function follow the following procedure:

4. On a de-energized bus, closed circuit breaker and charged closing spring.

5. Rack the circuit breaker from the Connect position to the Test/Disconnect position, the circuit breaker will trip in it! rst 5/16” of movement.

6. Continue to rack the circuit breaker downwards. The circuit breaker closing spring will discharge prior to the interlock roller moving off cubicle cubicle-mounted cam.

Should any problems arise with the trip-free/closing spring dump interlock, follow the adjustment procedure listed below.

Adjustment Procedure — Trip-Free/Closing Spring Dump

• If the existing manufacturer’s cubicle is properly maintained and adjusted, no adjustment to the trip-free/closing spring dump interlock should be necessary.
• Should problems with this interlock arise? the first step is to verify that the cubicle is arranged as required by the original manufacturer’s specs! cations.
• If problems still exist after reviewing this information and making any required adjustments to the cubicle, the trip-free/closing spring dump interlock can be adjusted by following the steps listed below.
• Adjustment Procedure Interlock Mechanism (Refer to Figure 4)
• The mechanical interlock roller located at the front right-hand side of the circuit breaker has been properly adjusted at the factory and no further adjustment should be necessary. For reference, the circuit breaker should trip within the! rst 5/16” of movement as the circuit breaker is lowered from its fully raised position in a cubicle. Should the circuit breaker fail to trip in the ! rst 5/16” as it is lowered from the fully raised position in a cubicle, slightly earlier tripping can be obtained by lengthening the interlock roller adjusting rod.

DANGER

• Hazardous voltages and high-speed moving parts. Will cause death, serious injury, and property damage.
• De-energize before working on this equipment.
• Do not bypass interlocks or otherwise make interlocks inoperative.

To adjust the interlock roller,! First, loosen both locking nuts located on the adjustable rod. When nuts are loosened, the interlock roller may be adjusted in/out by turning the adjustable rod. The interlock roller should slightly touch the cubicle-mounted cam. When in adjustment lock in position with the 2 lock nuts.

After adjusting the interlock mechanism repeat steps 4, 5, and 6 listed in the “Circuit Breaker in Connect Position” procedure.
If the circuit breaker still does not function as required, contact local Siemens! ce for information.

Vehicle Description

Continuous Current Interlock
The continuous current interlock functions to ensure that circuit breakers and cubicles of like continuous ratings are applied and that circuit breaker with dissimilar continuous current ratings are excluded from cubicles of unlike continuous current ratings.

The continuous current interlocks are designed to match in detail and mounting location those of the interlocks applied on the original manufacturer’s circuit breaker.

Maintenance

Introduction and Maintenance Intervals
Periodic inspections and maintenance are essential to obtain safe and reliable operation of the circuit breaker as well as the switchgear.

DANGER: Hazardous voltages and high-speed moving parts.

• Will cause death, personal injury, and property damage.
• De-energize before working on this equipment.
• Read instruction manuals, and observe safety in

When circuit breakers and/or the switchgear are operated under “Usual Service Conditions”, maintenance and lubrication are recommended at ten-year intervals or at the number of operations indicated in Table 2. “Usual” and “Unusual” service conditions for Medium Voltage Metal-Clad Switchgear are de! ned in ANSI C37.20.2, section 8.1. Generally, “usual service conditions” are de! ned as an environment in which the equipment is not exposed to excessive dust, acid fumes, damaging chemicals, salt air, rapid or frequent changes in temperature, vibration, high humidity, and extremes of temperature.
The definition of “usual service conditions” is subject to a variety of interpretations. Because of this, you are best served by adjusting maintenance and lubrication intervals based on your experience with the equipment in the actual service environment.

Regardless of the length of the maintenance and lubrication interval, Siemens recommends that circuit breakers and switchgear should be inspected and exercised annually.

Recommended Maintenance and Lubrication
Periodic maintenance and lubrication should include all the tasks shown in Table 1. Recommended procedures for each of the listed tasks are provided in this section of the manual.

WARNING: Failure to properly maintain the equipment could result in death, serious injury, or product failure, and can prevent the successful functioning of connected apparatus. Instructions should be carefully reviewed, understood, and fol-lowed.

The maintenance tasks in Table 1 must be performed regularly.

Table 1 — Maintenance Tasks

• Circuit breaker operator tasks
• Checks of the primary power path
  • Cleanliness check
  • Primary disconnects
• Fastener check
• Electrical control checks
  • Wiring and terminal check
  • Secondary disconnect check
  • Automatic spring charging check
  • Electrical close and trip check
• Vacuum integrity check
• High potential test
• Insulation and contact resistance tests
• Inspection and cleaning of circuit breaker insulation
• Interlock mechanism
• Functional tests
• Periodic maintenance intervals

The list of tasks in Table 1 does not represent an exhaustive survey of maintenance steps necessary to ensure the safe operation of the equipment. Particular applications may require further procedures. Should further information be desired or should particular problems arise which are not covered suf! ciently for the Purchaser’s purposes, the matter should be referred to the local Siemens sales of! ce.

DANGER: The use of unauthorized parts in the repair of the equipment, or tampering by unquali! ed personnel will result in dangerous conditions that will cause death, serious injury or equipment damage.
Follow all safety instructions contained herein.

Removal from Switchgear
Prior to performing any inspection or maintenance checks or tests, the circuit breaker must be removed from the switchgear. Principal steps are provided here, but without
the details of the preceding Installing Circuit Breaker Into Compartment section

1. De-energize the circuit breaker by pressing the Trip push-button to open the circuit breaker prior to removal from the switchgear (Refer to Circuit Breaker Operator / Manual SG-9918).
2. De-energize control power to the circuit breaker by opening control power disconnect device (s).
3. Rack the circuit breaker to the “DISCONNECT” position.
4. Perform the spring discharge check. This is done by! first pressing the red Trip push button. Second, press the black Close push button. Third, press the red Trip pushbutton again, and observe the spring condition indicator. It should read Discharged (Refer to Circuit Breaker Operator / Manual SGIM-9918).

Remove the circuit breaker from the switchgear.

• Circuit Breaker Operator Tasks
  Perform tests as described in manual SGIM-9918.

• Checks of the Primary Power Path
  Refer to Circuit Breaker Operator Manual SGIM-9918 and Figure 5.

Cleanliness Check

• Refer to Circuit Breaker Operator Manual SGIM-9918.
• In addition to the circuit breaker operator, Figure 5 shows a side view of the circuit breaker with the insulating barriers removed in order to show the circuit breaker components.

These components must be clean and free of dirt and any foreign objects. Use a dry lint-free cloth. For stubborn dirt, use a clean cloth saturated with isopropyl or isobutyl alcohol (except for the vacuum interrupters). For stubborn dirt on a vacuum interrupter use a damp cloth and then thoroughly dry using a dry lint-free cloth.
The phase barriers are plates of insulating material that are attached to the circuit breaker to provide suitable electrical insulation between the vacuum interrupter primary circuits and the switchgear.
Always re-install the phase barriers carefully to their original location prior to inserting the circuit breaker into the switchgear.

Primary Disconnects

• Figure 5 is a side view of the circuit breaker showing the primary disconnects.
• Inspect the primary disconnects for physical integrity and absence of mechanical damage. Any evidence of burning or pitting would indicate weakness of the contact ! nger springs.
• Using a clean cloth saturated with isopropyl or isobutyl alcohol, clean old lubricant from primary disconnects, and apply contact lubricant (part #15-172-791-214) in a thin layer.

Fastener Check
Inspect all fasteners for tightness. Replace any fasteners that appear to have been frequently removed, show damage or are missing.

Electrical Control Checks:

Wiring and Terminals Check
Refer to Circuit Breaker Operator Manual SGIM-9918.

Secondary Disconnect Check
Check the terminals of the secondary disconnect.

Automatic Spring Charging Check
Refer to Circuit Breaker Operator Manual SGIM-9918.

Electrical Close and Trip Check
Refer to Circuit Breaker Operator Manual SGIM-9918.A251-V1-4A00.

Vacuum Integrity Check
Refer to Circuit Breaker Operator Manual SGIM-9918.

High Potential Test
Refer to Circuit Breaker Operator Manual SGIM-9918.

Insulation and Contact Resistance Test
Refer to Circuit Breaker Operator Manual SGIM-9918. V1-4A00.

Note: Maximum Contact Resistance is read from primary bus stab to primary bus stab with primary disconnects removed. A value of 30 micro-ohms should be added to the maximum contact resistance speci! ed in the Circuit Breaker Operator Manual SGIM-9918.

Inspection and Cleaning of Circuit Breaker Insulation
Refer to Circuit Breaker Operator Manual SGIM-9918. V1-4A00.

Functional Tests
Refer to Circuit Breaker Operator Manual SGIM-9918.

Periodic Maintenance and Lubrication
Refer to Circuit Breaker Operator Manual SGIM-9918 and Table 2.

Table 2. Periodic Maintenance and Lubrication Tasks

2. Lubrication of contact surfaces

3. Tightness of nuts and other locking devices

Electrical Controls| Wiring| 1. Mechanical damage or abrasion
Terminals and Connectors| 1. Tightness and absence of mechanical damage
Close and Trip Solenoids, Anti- Pump Relay, Auxiliary Switch- es, Secondary Disconnect| 1. Automatic charging

2. Close and trip with control power

High Potential Test| Primary Circuit to Ground and between Primary Dis- connects| 1. 60 second withstand, refer to Circuit Breaker Operator Manual SGIM-9918 for ratings.
Control Circuit to Ground| 1. 60 second withstand, refer to Circuit Breaker Operator Manual SGIM-9918 for ratings.
Insulation| Barriers and all Insulating Components| 1. Cleanliness

2. Cracking, crazing, tracking, or other sign of deterioration

Interrupter Operator Mechanism| Refer to Circuit Breaker Operator Manual.
Interlock Mechanism| 1.    Cleanliness

2.  Lubrication of sliding, rotating, and articulating surfaces. Apply Anderol 732 aerosol synthetic fluid grease (part number 15-172-816-058) or Beacon #325 (part number 15-337-131-001)

Siemens Power
Transmission & Distribution, Inc.
P.O. Box 29503
Raleigh, NC 27626-0503

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