EATON IL0131079EN Installation and Removal Instructions for Series NRX NF Fixed Breaker three way Cable Interlock Kit Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- EATON
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IL0131079EN Installation and Removal Instructions for Series NRX
NF Fixed Breaker three way Cable Interlock Kit
Instruction Manual Instructions apply to:
Series NRXT, Type NF frame, ANSI,
ULT 1066, UL 489 / IEC, IZMX16, IZM91
IL0131079EN Installation and Removal Instructions for Series NRX NF Fixed
Breaker three way Cable Interlock Kit
WARNING
- ONLY QUALIFIED ELECTRICAL PERSONNEL SHOULD BE PERMITTED TO WORK ON THE EQUIPMENT.
- ALWAYS DE-ENERGIZE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY CIRCUITS IF A CIRCUIT BREAKER CANNOT BE REMOVED TO A SAFE WORK LOCATION.
- DRAWOUT CIRCUIT BREAKERS SHOULD BE LEVERED (RACKED) OUT TO THE DISCONNECT POSITION.
- ALL CIRCUIT BREAKERS SHOULD BE SWITCHED TO THE OFF POSITIONAND MECHANISM SPRINGS DISCHARGED.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS FOR ALL PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN THIS INSTRUCTION LEAFLET COULD RESULT IN DEATH, BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING
THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS IL AND ON PRODUCT LABELS HAVE TO BE
FOLLOWED. OBSERVE THE FIVE SAFETY RULES:
- DISCONNECTING
- ENSURE THAT DEVICES CANNOT BE ACCIDENTALLY RESTARTED
- VERIFY ISOLATION FROM THE SUPPLY
- EARTHING AND SHORT-CIRCUITING
- COVERING OR PROVIDING BARRIERS TO ADJACENT LIVE PARTS
DISCONNECT THE EQUIPMENT FROM THE SUPPLY. USE ONLY AUTHORIZED SPARE PARTS IN THE REPAIR OF THE EQUIPMENT. THE SPECIFIED MAINTENANCE INTERVALS AS WELL AS THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPAIR AND EXCHANGE MUST BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO PREVENT INJURY TO PERSONNEL AND DAMAGE TO THE SWITCHBOARD.
General information
This information leaflet (IL) provides detailed installation instructions for installing and interconnecting one fixed Type NF frame breaker to another type of low voltage circuit breaker (LVCB) in any position (see A, B, C in Table
- for a Type 31 or Type 33 interlock configuration as shown in Figure 1 .
When purchasing kits for a Type 31 or Type 33 interlock configuration setup,
additional interlock kits (the types of interlock kits and the other breakers
on which they can be installed that are compatible with this kit are listed
in Table 2) are required for the other two breakers as well as the
interconnecting cable kits (two or three are required depending on whether a
Type 31 or Type 33 interlock configuration is desired, respectively) .
For Type 31 or Type 33 interlock configurations, the mechanical interlock holds one or more of the breakers tripped or open (prevents closure) when some combination of the others are closed . A lever assembly is mounted on each breaker and interfaces with the pole shaft and trip bar . The lever assemblies are interconnected with cables provided in interconnecting cable kits (listed in Table 3) that are compatible with this interlock kit . The cable kits, purchased separately, each contain two cables and can be used for any orientation of the breakers according to the installation recommendations in Step 9.
Refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 for identification of interlock kit and interconnecting cable kit contents, respectively.
Type 33 (six cable) | Type 31 (four cable) |
---|---|
Breaker | Breaker |
A | B |
--- | --- |
Allowed states or conditions
0| 0| 0| 0| 0| 0
1| 0| 0| 1| 0| 0
0| 1| 0| 1| 0| 1
0| 0| 1| 0| 0| 1
—| —| —| 0| 1| 0
0 = open
1 = closed
Table 2. Interlock assembly kits for interconnected breakers
Interconnected breaker| Interlock assembly kit for fixed
breaker| Interlock assembly kit for drawout breaker
---|---|---
NRX Type NF frame| IZMX-MIL3133C-F16-2| IZMX-MIL3133C-W16-2
NRX Type RF frame| IZMX-MIL3133C-F40-2| IZMX-MIL3133C-W40-2
Magnum DST, SB or IZM| MCI2W3W3133FX| MCI2W3W3133DO
Table 3. Interconnecting cable kits (two cables per kit) 1
Cable kit length | Catalogue number |
---|---|
1,5 m (5 ft) | IZMX-MIL-CAB1520-2 |
1,8 m (6 ft) | IZMX-MIL-CAB1830-2 |
2,4 m (8 ft) | IZMX-MIL-CAB2440-2 |
3,0 m (10 ft) | IZMX-MIL-CAB3050-2 |
1 Cable kits are purchased separately as needed.
Installation
Required tools
- 10 mm hex socket
- 11/16-inch open-end wrench
- 3/8-inch open-end wrench
- 3/8-inch hex socket
- 2 mm Allen wrench
- Drive extension
- Adjustable wrench
- Ratchet
- T15 Torx driver
- Measuring instrument, in mm
Before proceeding with the following steps, ensure that all breakers are in the OPEN and DISCHARGED position: otee:N Refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 for parts identification .
Step 1
Remove the four screws holding the front cover in place (two on each side of
the cover) as shown in Figure 4 .
Step 2
Remove the front cover as shown in Figure 5 . Pull down on the charging handle
to simplify removal .
Figure 5. Details for Step 2
Step 3
Install the mounting feet . Refer to IL01301030E for detailed instructions .
Step 4
Install the drive arm (D) to the end of the pole shaft using one M3 x 8 mm
flathead screw (C) as shown in Figure 6 and Figure 7 . Apply LoctiteT Blue 242
to ensure that the screw cannot loosen during operation . The drive arm
should be oriented as shown in Figure 6 and Figure 7 . Torque to 0,3–0,6 N∙m
(3–5 in-lb) .
Step 5
Install the trip pin (F) to the trip bar using an M3 x 8 mm flathead screw (C)
while holding the trip bar with an adjustable wrench as shown in Figure 6 and
Figure 7 . Apply Loctite Blue 242 to ensure that the screw cannot loosen
during operation . Torque to 0,3–0,6 N∙m (3–5 in-lb) .
Step 6
Fasten interlock assembly (E) to interlock mounting plate (K) using three M6 x
12 mm hex bolts (A) and lock washers (B) as shown in Figure 8 . Torque to
4,5–5,6 N∙m (40– 50 in-lb) . Then fasten interlock mounting plate (K) with
attached interlock assembly to the right side of the breaker using three M5 x
12 mm screws (M) and one M5 square nut (L) as shown in Figure 8 . Torque to
7,3–9,6 N∙m (65–85 in-lb) . Ensure that once attached to the breaker, the
interlock assembly trip paddle is above the trip pin on the trip bar as shown
in Figure 9 .
Step 7
Fasten four cable brackets (H) to interlock mounting plate (K) just below
interlock assembly mounted in Step 6 using two M6 x 10 mm thread-forming
screws (I) as shown in Figure 10 .
Torque to 7,3–9,6 N∙m (65–85 in-lb) .
Step 8
Replace the front cover and secure it in place with the four mounting screws
previously removed in Step 1 .
Step 9
This step contains cable routing and installation procedures. Verify that
cables move freely in their cable housings before installation. When attaching
cables to swivel fittings, ensure that both ends of the cable are connected
to push swivel fittings or both ends are connected to pull swivel fittings
(refer to Figure 10) . For example, a cable connected to the drive lever pull
swivel fitting on Breaker A must connect to the driven level pull swivel
fitting on Breaker B .
ATTENTION
FIGURE 11 SHOWS THE TYPICAL CABLE ROUTING FOR TYPE 31 AND 33 INTERLOCK
CONFIGURATIONS. NOTICE THAT, DEPENDING ON THE POSITION OF THE BREAKER WITHIN
THE INTERLOCK CONFIGURATION, THE CABLES WILL BE ATTACHED IN DIFFERENT
LOCATIONS. THE CABLE MOUNTING ON BOTH POINTS OF THE DRIVE AND DRIVEN LEVERS
ARE DESCRIBED BELOW. TABLE 4 SHOWS THE TYPE 31 AND TYPE 33 INTERLOCK LOGIC
DEPENDING ON POSITION.
Type 33 (six cable) | Type 31 (four cable) |
---|---|
Breaker | Breaker |
A | B |
--- | --- |
Allowed states or conditions
0| 0| 0| 0| 0| 0
1| 0| 0| 1| 0| 0
0| 1| 0| 1| 0| 1
0| 0| 1| 0| 0| 1
—| —| —| 0| 1| 0
Installation recommendations
- 102 mm (4 in) minimum allowable cable housing bend radius
- Use plastic wire ties / clamps to attach cable housing to structure after installation and adjustment
- Do not compress the cable housing
- Recheck to ensure cables move freely
Step 10
This step describes how to first attach the drive (short rod) end of a cable
to its interlock assembly and cable bracket (see Figure 13) . To attach the
drive (short rod) end of a cable to the drive lever pull swivel fitting
(refer to Figure 12), follow the directions below .
- Remove upper nut, compression spring, and 38,1 mm (1,5 in) tube spacer from the end of rod of cable assembly.
- Slide the rubber boot toward tip of the rod.
- Unthread the outer bulkhead nut and slide nut and lock washer toward the tip.
- Insert the threaded end of rod into the swivel fitting.
- Slide the smaller diameter portion of bulkhead fitting into the cable bracket slot, keeping one of the two lock washers with each bulkhead nut .
- Raise the cable assembly until the threaded portion of bulkhead fitting enters the slotted hole in the cable bracket (threads show above bracket) .
- Bring the bulkhead washer and nut down to the threads and hand tighten.
- Adjust the two bulkhead nuts to approximately center the threaded section of the bulkhead fitting on the cable mounting bracket.
- Hand tighten the bulkhead nuts at this time.
- Slide the rubber boot back into place over the end of bulkhead fitting.
- Replace the 38,1 mm (1,5 in) tube spacer, compression spring, and upper nut on end of rod.
- The lower nuts should be against the stop at the end of the thread and upper nut tightened against the tube spacer.
- Hold the lower nuts and torque upper nut to 3,3–4,5 N∙m (30–40 in-lb).
To attach the drive (short rod) end of a cable to the drive lever push swivel fitting (refer to Figure 12), follow the directions below (see Figure 13) .
- Remove the upper nut from the end of the rod of the cable assembly.
- Slide the rubber boot toward the tip of rod.
- Unthread the outer bulkhead nut and slide the nut and lock washer toward tip.
- Insert the threaded end of the rod with the 38,1 mm (1,5 in) tube spacer into the swivel fitting ensuring that the compression spring remains between the lower nuts and the swivel.
- Slide the smaller diameter portion of the bulkhead fitting into the cable bracket slot, keeping one of the two lock washers with each bulkhead nut.
- Raise the cable assembly until the threaded portion of the bulkhead fitting enters the slotted hole in the cable bracket (threads show above bracket).
- Bring the bulkhead washer and nut down to the threads and hand tighten .
- Adjust the two bulkhead nuts to approximately the center of the threaded section of the bulkhead fitting on the cable mounting bracket.
- Hand tighten the bulkhead nuts at this time.
- Slide the rubber boot back into place over the end of bulkhead fitting.
- The lower nuts should be against the stop at the end of thread and upper nut tightened against tube spacer.
- Hold the lower nuts and torque the upper nut to 3,3–4,5 N∙m (30–40 in-lb).
Step 11
This step describes how to attach the driven (long rod) end of a cable
attached to an interlock assembly on another breaker to the cable bracket and
interlock assembly on this Type NF frame breaker.
Refer to Figure 11 and Figure 12 for cable routing and correct swivel fittings
to which the cables are connected.
The driven (long rod) end of the cable is attached to the corresponding push
or pull swivel fitting on the driven lever on this cable interlock assembly
similarly to Step 10 except the driven end does not utilize a compression
spring between the swivel and nut . Ensure that the 22 .2 mm cable tube spacer
(M) is used on the rod end of the cable assembly through both push and pull
swivel fittings as shown in Figure 14 . If a drawout or fixed Type RF frame
breaker is being connected to the driven lever push swivel fitting on this
breaker, the 6 .3 mm cable tube spacer (J) must be installed over top of the
22 .2 mm cable tube spacer (M) between the lower nuts and the driven lever
push swivel fitting as shown in Figure 14.
Step 12
This step describes how to adjust the cables to ensure proper functionality of
the cable interlock setup . Cable adjustments are made with the large bulkhead
nuts ONLY and with all breakers OPEN . Nuts on the rod ends should not be
moved.
Begin by adjusting or verifying that the threaded section of all bulkhead
fittings are approximately centered on the cable mounting brackets, allowing
for room to adjust in either direction . Hand tighten the nuts at this time.
Perform initial adjustments on the driven (long rod) end of cable.
There should be a small clearance (see Table 5) between the upper nut and the
face of the pull swivel on which it pulls (see Figure 14).
If there is too much clearance, adjust both the bulkhead nuts to retract the
cable housing (move threaded portion down).
If there is no clearance, advance the cable housing in the same manner (move
threaded portion up).
If additional adjustment length is needed, the bulkhead nuts on the other
(drive) end of cable can be used.
When the proper clearance is attained on the driven end, torque both cable
bulkhead nuts to 11–13 N∙m (100–120 in-lb) without moving the bulkhead
fittings.
After the driven end has been adjusted and the bulkhead nuts have been
tightened, perform adjustments on the drive (short rod) end of the cable .
Adjust the bulkhead nuts up (move threaded portion down) such that the gap
between the drive lever and the interlock assembly base shown on Figure 12 is
less than 4,5 mm (0,18 in).
When the gap is less than 4,5 mm, torque the cable bulkhead nuts on both ends
to 11–13 N∙m (100–120 in-lb).
Table 5. Driven lever cable rod clearances
Driving breaker| Driven NF push clearance| Driven NF pull
clearance
---|---|---
Type NF frame| < 1,6 mm (0,06 in)| < 1,6 mm (0,06 in)
Type RF frame| < 14,3 mm (0,56 in)| < 14,3 mm (0,56 in)
Magnum| < 11,1 mm (0,44 in)| < 14,3 mm (0,56 in)
Functional test of interlock assembly
Refer to Table 1 and Figure 1 for breaker position in the interlock
configuration . Begin the test sequence with all breakers OPEN. For Breaker A,
verify that the interlock assembly is positioned as shown in Figure 15 while
in the various states required by the steps below.
For Breakers B and C, use the figure included in the information leaflet for
the interlock kit installed on those breakers.
Type 31
Four-cable interlock assembly test . Refer to Table 1 for logic details.
-
CHARGE and CLOSE Breaker A
-
CHARGE and attempt to CLOSE Breaker B . It should not respond to CLOSE attempt (no noise, spring discharge, or contact motion)
-
CHARGE and CLOSE Breaker C . Verify that Breaker A remains CLOSED
-
CHARGE and attempt to CLOSE Breaker B again . It should still not respond to CLOSE attempt (no noise, spring discharge, or contact motion)
-
OPEN Breaker A . Verify that Breaker C is still CLOSED . CHARGE and attempt to CLOSE Breaker B . It should still not respond to CLOSE attempt (no noise, spring discharge, or contact motion)
-
OPEN Breaker C . All breakers should now be OPEN
-
CHARGE and CLOSE Breaker B . CHARGE and attempt to CLOSE Breakers A and C . Verify that they do not respond to CLOSE attempt (no noise, spring discharge, or contact motion) Type 33
Six-cable interlock assembly test . Refer to Table 1 for logic details . -
CHARGE and CLOSE Breaker A
-
CHARGE and attempt to CLOSE Breakers B and C . Verify that neither breaker responds to the CLOSE attempt (no noise, spring discharge, or contact motion)
-
OPEN Breaker A . The interlock should release
-
Repeat above test on Breaker B using B for A, C for B, and A for C and Breaker C using C for A, A for B, and B for C The mechanical interlock is now properly installed and adjusted .
Use a light amount of supplied lubricant (G) if any interlock parts are sticky or do not fully reset . This is only recommended if needed .
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