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GL314 Installation Manual
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Instruction Manual
SF6 circuit--breaker
GL314
With spring operating mechanisms
FK3--1
Administrator First issue Compiled by Approved by

AHT 15--04--2004 J .C. Labadie X. Allaire
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Safety
Product safety sheets Annexes
Technical data
Technical characteristics L10--006EN/02
Description and operation
General description of the circuit--breaker L12--016EN/01
Description of the interrupting chamber L12--103EN/02
Pole operation (interrupting principle) L13--003EN/02
Operating device L14--007EN/01
SF 6 gas monitoring L20--001EN/04
Packaging -- Shipping and storage
Packaging -- Identification -- Storage L22--008EN/01
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Instruction Manual
Installation
Erection general instructions T30--002EN/01
Tightening torques T31--001EN/02
Erection general procedures T31--003EN/01
Checking for presence of SF 6 gas in poles L31--059EN/01
Checking for presence of stop ring of the “fusible” L31--090EN/01

pin
Support--frame assembly L31--113EN/01
Lifting and positionning the pole L31--201EN/02
Installing terminals with preparation of contact sur- L31--500EN/03

faces
Installing the operating device L31--789EN/01
Calculation of the SF 6 gas filling pressure for using L31--901EN/02

the pressure gauge (tool)
Filling with SF 6 gas L32--007EN/01
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Commissioning
Pre--commissioning inspections L34--004EN/04
Maintenance
Maintenance plan L51--003EN/03
Electrical wear limits L51--051EN/01
Electrical contact densimeter threshold inspection L51--107EN/01
Intervention on the operating device L51--302EN/01
Replacing the operating device FK3--1 L51--800EN/04
Annexes
Tooling and accessories L60--010EN/02
Product safety sheets PS0000/A
Acceptance criteria CA 103 141/3/004
Manual operations (FK3--1) 48.020.181E
Instructions on the handling of used SF 6 gas and T51--251EN/01

decomposition products
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Technical data
Technical characteristics
GL314 technical characteristics
Performances The table below gives the circuit--breaker performances :
Designation GL314
U r Rated voltage (r.m.s. value) kV 245 242
Standard IEC ANSI
I r Rated normal current A 3150 3150
f r Rated frequency Hz 50 60 60
I p Rated withstand current (peak value) kA 100 108 108
I k Short--time withstand current (r.m.s. value) kA 40
Rated insulation level
(At sea level)
U d Rated
voltageshort--duration
(r.m.s. value) power--frequency withstand
D Phase--to --earth and phase--to --phase kV 460 425
D Across open contacts kV 460 425
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage (peak
U p
value)
D Phase--to --earth and phase--to --phase kV 1050 900
D Across open contacts kV 1050 900
Rated breaking current in symmetrical short--
I sc kA 40
circuit
Rated making current (peak value) kA 100 108 108
Total break time ms 40  2

CO -- 15s -- CO
Rated operating sequence or
O -- 0.3s -- CO -- 3min -- CO
Resistance of main contacts chamber without H.V. connectors
←τ
(new contact) ® 55
The above characteristics are of a general nature, only those values given on
the circuit--breaker’s rating plates are contractually binding.
Continued on next page.
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Technical data
Technical characteristics
GL314 technical characteristics, continued
SF6 gas The table below gives the SF6 gas characteristics :
NOTE : Two pressure scales are possibles, depending the specifica-
tions of the apparatus.
GL314
Absolute pressure at 20C(68F)
Filling absolute pressure for the insula- 0.75 MPa 0.85 MPa
pre
tion (108.8 p.s.i.) (123.2 p.s.i.)
i.e. effective pressure
at 20C(68F) and 101.3 kPa
Filling rated effective pressure + 0.01 0.65 MPa 0.75 MPa
pre -- 0
for the insulation (94.3 p.s.i.) (108.8 p.s.i.)
Alarm effective pressure for the + 0.02 0.54 MPa ( pme+0.03 MPa) 0.64 MPa ( pme+0.02 MPa)
pae insulation -- 0
(78.3 p.s.i.) (92.8 p.s.i.)
Minimal effective pressure for + 0.02 0.51 MPa 0.61 MPa
pme -- 0
the insulation (74 p.s.i.) (88.5 p.s.i.)
SF6 mass
16.5 kg 19 kg
for one three--pole circuit--breaker
SF6 gas density
pre 49.59 kg/m3 57.04 kg/m3
pae 41.66 kg/m3 48.86 kg/m3
pme 39.55 kg/m 3 46.68 kg/m3
Operating device The table below gives low voltage components characteristics of the FK3--1
operating device :
Auxiliary voltages (usual) :
U a Opening and closing circuits 48--110--125--220-- 250 V (dc)
Heating (and lighting) circuits 220 V (ac)
Motor 110--220 (dc) or 220 V (ac)
Consumption :
Closing and opening coils 340W / coil
Permanent heating 50 W
Motor ® 800 W (dc) or ® 950 VA (ac)
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General description of the circuit--breaker
Circuit--breaker GL314 with spring operating mechanism FK3--1
Description The circuit--breaker is made up of three poles, each activated by a spring op-
erating mechanism.
Diagram
Parts table The table below gives the main parts of the circuit--breaker :
Mark Component Page

A Pole of the circuit--breaker 2
B Support--frame 3
C Operating device 4
D Marshalling cubicle 5
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Pole of the circuit --breaker
Description The pole of the circuit--breaker is made up with three main components :
D The interrupting chamber (1).
D The support column (2).
D The housing of the mechanism (3).
Diagram 5
5
2
3
4
Interrupting The pole is comprised of an interrupting chamber (1) in a ceramic or compos-

chamber ite envelope -- laid out vertically -- equipped at each end with an HV terminal
(5).
Support column Consisting of one or two ceramic or composite insulators, the support column
(2) allows the circuit--breaker to be ground--insulated and it also encloses the
operating
tact. tie--rod which is attached to the interrupting chamber’s moving con-
Housing of the A housing (3) -- situated at the base of the column -- contains the lever and
mechanism crank assembly and which operates the moving contact.
The SF6 filling and monitoring device (7) is also situated on the housing.
An external cylinder (4) mechanically links the pole to the operating device.
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Support--frame
Description The support--frame (9) is fastened to the ground and supports all the circuit--
breaker components.
The support--frame may be supplied by either ALSTOM or the customers.
Diagram
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Operating device
Description Theoperating device (10) is a spring operating mechanism of the FK3-- 1 type.
The doorpermit
of the to
operating device (10) is equippedofwith
the two
windows. These
windows display the optical signalization circuit--breaker state
and closing spring state.
Diagram
10
3
Fastening The operating device is fastened on the housing (3).
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Marshalling cubicle
Description The marshalling cubicle (D) is fastened on the ground near the central
pole. Included with :
D The relays required to operate the circuit--breaker.
D The interconnection terminals boards.

D The terminals boards.
Diagram
D D
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Description of the interrupting chamber
Presentation
Quenching medium The quenching medium is pressurized SF6 gas or -- in particular instances --

pressurized SF6+CF4 gas mixture.
Interrupting principle The interrupting chamber is of thermal blasting type, using the energy from
the arc, with an auxiliary autopneumatic effect.
Description The interrupting chamber has been designed in such a way as to increase the
mechanical resistance of the working part and take advantage of the lowwear
rate of the contacts subjected to the arc in SF6. The working part is enclosed
in a leak tight ceramic envelope, providing insulation between the circuit--
breaker input and output.
The chamber is made up of the following elements :
1
Mark Component
2
1 Terminal
2 Fixed contact support
3 Main contacts
11
4 Moving contact
12
6
5 Moving contact support
10 6 Envelope
4
13 10 Arcing contacts
5
11 Fixed contact rod
12 Insulating nozzle
13 Valve
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Description of the interrupting chamber
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Pole operation
(Interrupting principle)
Presentation
Introduction In “CLOSED” position the current passes through :

-- the terminal (1),
-- the fixed contact support (2),
-- the main contacts (3),
-- the moving contact (4),
-- the moving contact support (5),
-- the opposite terminal (1).
In this module This module contains the stages of the pole operation :
Stage Page
Opening 2
Closing 5
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Pole operation
Opening
Description When an electrical or manual opening order is given, the energy accumulated
in the opening spring (7) -- inside the operating device -- is released.
The insulating tie--rod (8), directly activated by the opening spring (7), trans-
mits the movement to the moving contact (4) which causes the contacts to
separate.
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Pole operation
Opening, continued
Operation The table below gives the stages of opening :
Stage Description
Start of opening When the moving contact (4) separates from the main
contacts (3), the current is switched onto the arc con-
tacts (10). The compression of the (Vp) volume cau-
ses the first rise of pressure.
3 10 4 Vp
Thermal effect When the contacts (10) separate, the arc appears and
its energy causes the pressure to rise in the thermal
expansion volume (Vt), closed by the fixed contact rod
(11) and the insulating nozzle (12).
11 12 10 Vt
Interrupting and When the rod (11) comes out of the nozzle (12), the
assistance thermal overpressure in the volume (Vt) is released
at opening causing an energy blast to occur, just before the cur-
rent zero passage, ensuring final quenching of thearc.
The (Vp) volume pressure decreases to the ambiant
pressure by means of the valve (13) to allow the end
of the opening.
11 12 Vt Vp 13
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Pole operation
Opening, continued
Operation, continued The table below gives the continuation of opening stages :
Stage Description
“OPEN” position The arc has been extinguished.
The SF6 molecules, separated by the arc, are re--
formed instantaneously.
Residual gases left over from the interruption opera-
tion are absorbed by the molecular sieve, situated at
the base of the pole. A few powdery compounds are
deposited in the form of dust which is quite harmless
for the circuit breaker.
Special case For small currents (example : operating no--load lines, transformers or ca-
of small currents pacitor banks), the thermal energy of the arc is too low to provide enough ex-
cess pressure.
Consequently, the conventional autopneumatic effect developing in the vol-
ume (Vp) is used mainly, to blast the arc.
Vp
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Pole operation
Closing
Description When an electrical or manual closing order is given, the energy accumulated
in the closing spring (15) -- situated inside the operating device -- is released.
This energy is transmitted directly to the pole operating shaft (16), to ensure
closing.
Therelease of the energy storedup in theclosing spring (15) causesdisplace-
ment of the moving parts -- and so the closing of the interrupting chamber --
and also reloads the opening spring (7).
15
16
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Pole operation
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Operating device
Presentation
Introduction The operating device is a spring operating mechanism of type FK3--1.

The operating mechanism is usually electrically
During commissioning or when auxiliary voltageremote--controlled.
is lacking, operations can
also be performed directly on the mechanism.
Warning OPERATION AUTHORIZED ONLY IF THE OPERATING DEVICE IS CON-

NECTED TO THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.
THE CIRCUIT BREAKER MUST NOT BE OPERATED AT A SF 6 PRES-
SURE GAS LOWERTHAN THE MINIMAL PRESSURE FOR THE INSULA-
TION p me.
In this module This module contains the following topics :
Topic Page
Description of the mechanism 2
Auxiliary fittings 3
Operating principle 5
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Operating device
Description of the mechanism
Drive shaft D The main shaft (1) is linked up to the the circuit--breaker pole by means
of a cylinder (2).
D A damper (4) is linked up to the lever (32).
D In
the “CLOSED” position, the main shaft (1) rests on the opening latch
(6) by means of the lever (5).
D The lever with roller (11) rests on the closing cam (10).
D The opening spring (3) activates the lever (33) by means of the chain
(34). This spring is a pressure helical type.
NOTE : The levers (5)--(11)--(32)--(33) form one piece only.
Closing shaft D On the closing shaft (7) are placed :

-- The inertia flywheel (8).
-- The closing cam (10).
-- The cam (26) that engages the limit switch (17) of the motor (12).
D The closing spring (9) activates the inertia flywheel (8) by means of the
chain (15). This spring is a pressure helical type.
The rotation torque -- created on the inertia flywheel (8) by means of the
loaded closing spring (9) -- is balanced : closing latch (14) / roller (16).
Diagram 2 6 14 3
1 32
4
33
16
26
8
10
7
32
15
5
34
12
17
33
11
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Operating device
Auxiliary fittings
Reloading the closing The closing spring (9) is loaded by means of the reducing gears (13) and the
spring motor (12).
13
9
12
13
12
Auxiliary electric The table below describes the main parts of the auxiliary electric fittings :
fittings
Auxiliary electric fittings Diagram

The alarm contacts (30) are acti-
vated by a rod and a lever (31), the lat- 30
ter is activated by the main shaft (1).
31
1
Thelimit switch of the motor (17) is

activated by the cam (26) and the
lever (35).
The cam (26) is installed on the clos-
7
ing shaft (7).
26
35
17
The closing latch (14) and the open- 27

ing latch (6) are electrically activated
by coils (22) “Closing” and (27)
“Opening”. 22
14

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Operating device
Auxiliary fittings, continued
Auxiliary mechanical The table below describes the main parts of theauxiliary mechanicalfittings :
fittings
Auxiliary mechanical fittings Diagram
The operating mechanism can be ac-
tivated by the manual levers (24) 24
“Closing” and (28) “Opening”.
28
The indicator (29) gives the “OPEN”

36
or “CLOSED” positions of the circuit--
breaker. An operation counter (36)
gives the number of realized opera- 29
tions.
Circuit--breaker
Open
The indicator (23) gives the
“LOADED” or “RELEASED” states of
the closing spring.
23 Closing spring
Loaded
If the auxiliary current supply fails, the

hand--held crank (21) permits the
closing spring to be fully loaded.
21
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Operating device
Operating principle
Closing The table below gives the stages of closing operation :

OPERATION AUTHORIZED ONLY IF THE OPERATING DEVICE IS CON-
TION p me.
Stage Description Diagram
1 When the closing coil is
stimulated or the manual 14
closing lever is operated,
the closing latch (14) re-
leases the inertia flywheel
(8).
2 D The closing shaft (7) ef-

fects a 180 rotation gener-

5
6
ated by the loaded closing
spring (9). 33
D The cam (10) rotates the 11
main shaft (1) by means of
1
the lever with roller (11). Af-
ter a 60 rotation, the lever

60 
(5) rests on the opening 7

latch (6).
3
2 bis D Simultaneously, the
9 180 
opening spring (3) is loaded
by means of the chain (34)
activated by the rotation of 10
the lever (33).
D A freewheel, installed on 34
the gear wheel (19), avoids
the reducing gears (13) and
the motor (12) being driven 8
by the gear wheel of the in-
ertia flywheel (8).
19
NOTE : A device pre-
vents all closing opera-
tions if the circuit--breaker 12
is already in the
“CLOSED” position. 13
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Operating principle, continued
Reloading the closing When the motor (12) is supplied with current, it immediately starts to load
the closing
(8)spring
(9)chain
by means
spring flywheel and the (15). of the reducing gears (13) of the inertia
At the full stroke, the gear (19) is at the no tooth sector of the inertia fly-
wheel (8) and the reducing gears (13) can stop without causing strain on
the closing latch (14).
NOTE : During the loading of the closing spring, the supplying circuit
of the closing coil is cut to avoid an untimely closing operation.
14
8
8
19 15
12
13
Opening D When the opening coil (27) is stimulated or the manual opening lever
(28) is operated, the opening latch (6) releases the lever (5).
D The main shaft (1) effects a 60 clockwise rotation -- generated by the

loaded opening spring (3) -- before reaching the circuit--breaker “OPEN”

position.
D A damper (4) dampens the excess energy to smoothly finish travel.
OPERATION AUTHORIZED ONLY IF THE OPERATING DEVICE IS CON-

TION p me.
6
4
60
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SF6 gas monitoring
Presentation
Introduction The circuit--breaker uses pressurized SF6 gas as electric arc quenching gas.
The SF6 gas pressure monitoring is essential to assure the circuit--breaker
performances.
Principle There is two SF6 gas pressure monitoring types :

D Permanent monitoring with the help of a threshold densimeter.
D Periodic monitoring with the help of a dial densimeter (visual control)
Symbols IEC symbols for the apparatus technical characteristics.
Symbol Designation
p re Filling rated pressure for the insulation
p ae Alarm pressure for the insulation
p me Minimal pressure for the insulation
Topic Page
Gas pressure and density 2
Pressure measurement 3
Measuring density 4
Densimeter 5
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SF6 gas monitoring
Gas pressure and density
Introduction The electrical characteristics of switchgear depend on the density of SF6 gas
i.e. the mass of gas pumped into a compartment of a given volume.
Constant At constant temperature, an increase of gas density results in a higher gas

temperature pressure against the walls of compartment.
Constant density At constant density, with an fixed compartment volume, the pressure
changes in the same way as the temperature. Since the gas density re-
mains invariable owing to the fact that no modification occurs in the quanti-
ty of gas or the volume of the relevant compartment, the electrical charac-
teristics of the switchgear will remain unchanged.
Conclusion Since it is difficult to measure the gas density directly, it is essential to

know accurately its absolute pressure and temperature.
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SF6 gas monitoring
Pressure measurement
Effective pressure ? Absolute pressure = effective pressure + atmospheric pressure

Absolute pressure ?
Pressure Description Diagram

The pressure of SF 6 gas is mea-
sured by of a standard pressure Standard pressure gauge
gauge witha deformable diaphragm
actuating an indicating pointer.
One surface of the diaphragm is in
contact with the SF6 gas, while the
other is in contact with the atmo-
sphere. The difference between the
Effective gas and the atmosphere is thus
measured, taking atmospheric
pressure as a reference. This is the
measurement of the effective pres-
sure of the SF6 gas.
SF6
Atmospheric pressure
If the deformable diaphragm, one

Absolute
surface of which is in contact with
pressure gauge
the SF6 gas, blocks a volume where
a vacuum has been developed, the
pressure gauge measures the pres-
sure difference between that of the
SF6 gas and the vacuum. Since the
latter is zero, the pressure gauge
measures the absolute pressure of
the gas.
The absolute pressure of the SF6
gas, independent of atmospheric
pressure, reflects the quantity of
Absolute gas introduced into the compart- SF6
ment and hence its density at the
present temperature. Vacuum volume
This is measured by means of an
absolute pressure
less generally usedgauge which
and more is
deli-
cate than a effective pressure
gauge. This is the reason why a ef-
fective pressure gauge is used, pro-
vision being made for corrections
required by atmospheric pressure
variations resulting from atmo-
spheric disturbances and differ-
ences of elevation.
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Measuring density
Pressure units D The international unit pressure is the Pascal (Pa).

D The practical unit is the bar (14.503 p.s.i.)
1 bar = 1,000 hPa
1 bar = 100 kPa
10 bar = 1 MPa
D Standard atmospheric pressure is equal to 101.3 kPa at sea level and an
air temperature of 20 C (68 F).
 
Measuring density When it is not possible to directly measure density, this may be checked
using an industrial pressure gauge capable of measuring the effective
pressure.
An effective pressure value corresponds to the rated density, determined
for normal atmospheric pressure (101.3 kPa) and an ambient temperature
of 20 C (68 F).
 
For each pressure reading (filling, inspection of densimeter thresholds...), the

rated effective pressure should be corrected according to the ambient tem-
perature and atmospheric pressure of the site at the time thereading is taken.
See the module “Calculation of the SF6 gas filling pressure to using the
pressure gauge (tool)”.
The real pressure is therefore :
Preal = P rated effective in accordance with temperature + ∆Pp*
* ∆Pp : correction in accordance with atmospheric pressure.
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SF6 gas monitoring
Densimeter
Function D Permanent SF6 gas density monitoring.

D Visual SF6 gas real pressure information (MPa -- psi).
Localization The densimeter is situated onto the bottom of the pole of the circuit--breaker,
and joined to the gas volume of the circuit--breaker.
Working The densimeter is fitted with internal contacts. These contacts close succes-
sively if the gas’s density diminishes and determine 2 distinct thresholds.
These contacts are wired to the terminal block inside the cubicle and are usu-
ally left at the user’s disposal for the following use :
D Alarm pressure ”p ae” acts as a warning (topping up necessary).
D Minimum functional pressure for insulation ”p ” must be used either to

me
lock the circuit--breaker in position or to cause automatic opening. The option
is chosen by the client in keeping with operating requirements.
All the circuit--breaker’s rated performances are guaranteed up to the mini-

mum specified ambient temperature and the minimum functional
pressure for insulation ”p me”.
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SF6 gas monitoring
Densimeter, continued
Reading the dial The dial is divided into three colored areas : Green, Yellow and Red. Theposi-
tion of the needle indicates the SF 6 gas effective pressure value.
-1
Needle position Colored area Direction
GREEN None
Perform a topping--up
YELLOW
operation.
Abnormally low density,

find the origin of the
leak and contact
RED ALSTOM T&D S.A.
After--sales Service.
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Packaging -- Identification -- Storage
Presentation
Information The poles are filled with gas SF6 for transport purposes to an effective pres-

sure of 0.3 bar 20 C (1,013 hPa).
Topic Page
Packaging 2
Identifying sub-- assemblies and their packaging 3
Storage 4
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Packaging
Introduction For transport, the different parts of the apparatus are divided--up between
several cases. Thenumber of cases and their contents depend of dimensions
of the pole of the circuit breaker.
Example 1 D A main case containing :

-- The poles.
-- The operating devices vacuum--wrappedin a protectivebag containing des-
iccants.
-- The different frame parts if the latter is supplied by ALSTOM.
-- The marshalling cubicle.
-- Connection cables, if supplied by ALSTOM.
D The SF6 bottle(s) or depending of the apparatus SF6 bottle(s) and CF4
bottle(s).
D A case containing assembly products (grease, oil, etc.) required for instal-
lation.
D A case containing the accessories : spare parts ...
Example 2 D A main case containing :

-- The poles.
-- The different frame parts if the latter is supplied by ALSTOM.
D A case containing the operating devices. The operating devices are vacu-
um--wrapped in a protective bag containing desiccants.
D A case containing the marshalling cubicle.
D The SF6 bottle(s) or depending of the apparatus SF6 bottle(s) and CF4
bottle(s).
D A case containing assembly products (grease, oil, etc.) required for instal-
lation.
D A case containing the accessories : spare parts ...
GL314
Packaging case type Example Length Width Height Gross weight
cm cm cm kg
1 537 -- 600 219 113
o es
2 580 -- 625 183 113
Operating devices 2 251 78 113
Marshalling cubicle * 178 72 113
2
111 80 190
SF6 gas 1 2 188 58 65
Necessities (products) 1
2 60 60 70
for assembly
Accessories * 1 2 80 60 70
* Depending of the apparatus
NOTE : the values in the above table are given as an indication so

that an appropriate means of lifting can be envisaged.
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Identifying sub--assemblies and their packaging
Introduction Each circuit--breaker sub--assembly (poles, operating mechanism, etc.) is

identified by a plate giving itsonreference numbers.
These numbers are marked the packaging cases of each sub--assembly.
Example of marking -- Manufacturer reference No. = 101 525

and identifying
-- Circuit--breaker identification No. 1
-- Pole No. 2
IDENTIFICATION OF SUB--
MARKING OF ASSEMBLIES AND TOOLING
PACKAGING CASES
MANUFACTURER
2 REFERENCE No.
1
101 525 0010 101 525 0010

no SÉRIE
0101
Rep. 01/2
CASE No. POLE No.
CIRCUIT--BREAKER
IDENTIFICATION No.
Place of the plates Choose and install the components identified by the plate (1) and self--
adhesive (3).
101 525 0010

no SÉRIE
Rep. 01/2
1
3
OUTSIDE PLATE
INSIDE PLATE
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Storage
Introduction The storage procedures defined below are for storage times of less than 2
years. For longer periods, special packaging must be designed and appropri-
ate procedures devised.
Short--term storage Theapparatus must be storedin its transport packaging and placed on beams
(6 months) in a flood--proof place.
Medium --term storage The table below indicate how to stock the main components of the circuit--
(less than 2 years) breaker for a medium--term storage :
Component Storage
The apparatus must be stored with its
transport packaging open whilst
Circuit--breaker pole
placed on beams in a closed, but ven-
tilated, flood--proof place.
The operating device should be
stored in the same place as the cir-
Operating device cuit--breaker, these two sub--assem-
blies being inseparable. Check that
the vacuum packaging is leak--tight.
If this has been damaged, proceed as
follows :
D Completely remove the packaging
protection so that air can enter
through thevents of therear plate and
side panels.
D In order to prevent corrosion dam-
agedueto formation of condensation,
it is mandatory that the heating circuit
be switched on.
ANY CHANGE OF LOCATION OF THE APPARATUS (EVEN AFTER COM-

MISSIONING) SHOULD BE DONE AT A REDUCED PRESSURE OF
0.3 BAR.
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Installation
Erection general instructions
Instructions The table below gives the instructions of environment to respect for the erec-
of environment tion :
Instruction Comment
Verify the Civil engineering work : dimensions,
levels of concrete pads (structure fixation), in
A accordance with the tolerances given by Civil
work standards (refer to circuit--breaker out-
line).
Avoid any dust production and masonry work

B
during erection of the circuit--breaker.
Erection The table below gives the instructions to respect for proper erection of the cir-
instructions cuit--breaker :
Instruction Comment
Read all the “Installation” modules completely
before beginning erection works.
1 The erection instructions describe all the proce-
dures to be carried out as well as their chrono-
logical order.
Handle sub--assemblies in a correct manner,

2
particularly insulators.
The shipping case should be open as required

during erection procedures.
3
CAUTION : Respect sub--assemblies iden-
tification.
When shipping covers are removed, proceed to

the next assembly sequence in as short as pos-
4 sible time.
Store the shipping covers under shelter, for a
possible future use.
Respect references to other modules,

5
i.e. :“Tightening torquesI”.
Warning No responsibility is taken over by ALSTOM T&D S.A. for damages and
disturbances resulting out of non--adherence to the “Installation” modules.
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Installation
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Installation
Tightening torques
Presentation
Introduction In the assembling with screws, all the fastening screws must be “greased” be-
fore torque tightening.
Products used The table below gives the list of the used products for the screws before tight-
ening :
Designation ALSTOM item Supplier Supplier item

reference reference
--01835208 MOBILPLEX 47
Grease MOBIL OIL
(1kg box) MOBILUX EP3
--01835118 CONTACTAL
Contact grease EPMF
(200g tube) HPG
Silicon grease --01835265 SAMARO MOLYKOTE 111

(100g tube)
--01818327
Glue LOCTITE LOCTITE 225
(250ml)
Topic Page
Screw greasing before tightening 2
Tightening torques values 3
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Installation
Tightening torques
Screw greasing before tightening
Choice of the The table below gives the product to use for the screws before tightening de-
product to use pending on the assembling type :
If assembling... Product to use ...
MOBILPLEX 47
usual
MOBILUX EP3
electrical connections CONTACTAL HPG
Can be
Product ...
dismantled ?
with seals
YES MOLYKOTE 111
NO LOCTITE 225
Where to apply The table below indicates the part of the screws to treat with the appropriate
the product ? product before tightening depending on the assembling type :
If assembling... With screws With bolts
usual
electrical connections
Tapping or threading
with seals
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Installation
Tightening torques
Tightening torques values
Values table The tool and the tightening method must be such that the torque actually ap-
plied to the screw head corresponds with the reference torque shown in the
table below, to within a tolerance of  20%.
TIGHTENING TORQUES
in daN.m
STEEL SCREWS
CLASS 6.8
or
CLASS 8.8
STAINLESS
STAINLESS A2-
-70, A4--80
A2--80, A4--70
M2,5 0,05 0,06
M3 0,09 0,11
M4 0,19 0,26
M5 0,38 0,51
M6 0,66 0,88
M8 1,58 2,11
M10 3,20 4,27
M12 4,97 6,63
M14 8,67 11,56
M16 13,42 17,90
M20 26,22 34,98
M24 45,68 60,93
M30 90,44 120,65
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Tightening torques
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Installation
Erection general procedures
Presentation
Introduction During the erection of the circuit--breaker, some particular mounting or check-
ing operations will be realized.
Topic Page
Preparing and installing static seals 2
Screw sealing 3
Using a water pressure gauge 5
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Installation
Preparing and installing static seals
Necessary products List of the ALSTOM products necessary for the installing :
ALSTOM
Diagram Designation
reference
-- 01861262 Can of ISOPROPANOL (1l)
--01835265 MOLYKOTE 111 (100g tube)
Process The table below gives the steps of installing static seals :
Step Action Comment
1 Clean bearing grooves and sur-
faces using ISOPROPANOL.
2 Rid the seal of all foreign bodies Check the condition of the seal
such as paintbrush bristles or fil- which should present no
ings... scratches or deformation (it
Remove (where applicable) the should be neither flattened,
color identification point with fin- stretched, nor broken).
gernail, never with a sharp instru-
ment.
3 Lightly lubricate the111

using MOLYKOTE sealgrease.
by hand Do not useexcess
Eliminate a brush grease
to do this.
by
squeezing the seal between
fingers, leavingonlya thin layer
on the entire surface.
4 Put the seal(s) in place.
5 Lubricate both bearing surfaces Do not put grease on the inside
with MOLYKOTE 111. surface.
Fill the residual volume of the
seal’s outside groove with grease.
Only seals are

Greasing Greasing
greased in this zone
zone zone
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Installation
Screw sealing
Introduction To prevent humidity from penetrating SF6 gaskets, the outer mounting screws
should be sealed by applying an appropriate product.
NOTE : This procedure should be applied to all assemblages of parts
submitted to SF6 pressure and electrical connection assembling.
Necessary products List of the ALSTOM products and accessories necessary for the screw seal-
ing :
ALSTOM
Diagram Designation
reference
--01818327 LOCTITE 225 (250ml)
--01835265 MOLYKOTE 111 (100g tube)
--01835118 CONTACTAL HPG (200g tube)
Choice of the The table below gives the product to use for the screw sealing depending on
product to use the assembling type :
If assembling... Product to use ...
Can be
Product ...
dismantled ?
with seals
YES MOLYKOTE 111
NO LOCTITE 225
electrical connections CONTACTAL HPG
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Installation
Screw sealing, continued
Where to apply The table below indicates the part of the screws to treat with the appropriate
the product ? product before tightening depending on the assembling type :
Assembling with screws Assembling with bolts
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Installation
Using a water pressure gauge
Introduction In each assemblage performed using a double seal (1) and (2), the volume
(3) communicates with the outside by a channel (4), blocked--off by a plug (5)
or (6), so that leak--tightness can be checked.
4
6
5
Process The table below gives the steps of the leak--tightness checking using a
water pressure gauge :
Step Action Diagram

1 Remove the leak test plug (5) or (6)
and its seal (7) if necessary, leave 5 7
open for half an hour.
2...3 turns 6
2 Connect
(8), usingup the
the water pressuregauge
adapter (9) or (10).
10
8
9
3 Fillthe water pressuregauge’s U tube

to half way up.
NOTE : If temperature is less
than 0 C, use an anti--freeze mix-

H
ture instead of water.
D After
a few minutes note the water R2
column level R1. R1
D Note the water column level R2
again after half an hour.
The displacement H should be less
than 10 mm.
4 At the end of the inspection, pull the
adapter of the water pressure gauge
and replace theleak test plug (5)or (6)
and its seal (7), where required. 7
5
6
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Installation
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Installation
Checking for presence of SF 6 gas in poles
Presentation
Introduction Thepoleare filled with SF6 gas for transport purposes to an effective pressure

of 0,03 MPa at 20 C (101.3 kPa).
Necessary tools List of the necessary ALSTOM tools for the checking for presence of SF6 gas
in poles :
Mark Diagram Designation Number
3 Filling tool 1
Topic Page
Pole checking when the cases are opened on the site 2
Checking for presence of SF6 gas in poles 3
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Installation
Pole checking when the cases are opened at site
Preparing the pole Remove only the cover of the case. Remove partially packaging protection
to free the housing (7) of the poles.
Visual inspection D Begin visual inspection to check the condition of ceramic envelopes. Make
of the pôles sure that their enamel has not been chipped or in any way damaged during
transportation.
D It
is of prime importance that the presence of SF6 gas in pole be verified
before going any further with installation
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Process Thetable below gives the steps of checking for presenceof SF6 gas inpoles :
Step Action Diagram

1 Removetheplug (1) and install
thefilling tool (3), tighten thefill-
ing tool BY HAND.
1 3
2 Unscrewthevalve--cap (4) and

press on the valve briefly :
some gas should escape.
If no gas is expelled, contact

our Customer Service.
3 D Replace
the valve--cap (4)
and remove the filling tool (3). 1
D Re--installthe plug (1), ap-
plying a tightening torque of
4 daN.m; leak--tightness is
only guaranteed if this condi-
tion is respected.
3
4
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Installation
Checking for presence of
stop ring of the “fusible” pin
Presentation
“Fusible” pin The coupling cylinder of the pole (2) is maintained to circuit--breaker in
”OPENED”position by a
of the coupling cylinder ”fusible”
-- in pin (1)-- assembled
this position is essentialin
to factory. Thecoupling
ensure the holding
with the operating mechanism in good conditions.
NOTE : This ”fusible” pin will be broken at the first operation.
The holding of the ”fusible”pin -- in its housing -- is ensured by a stop ring

(3) held by a screw (4).
Before continuing the installation of thepole, checking the presence
of this stop ring.
4
2
Topic Page
Checking the presence of the stop ring of the “fusible”pin 2
Installing the stop ring “site”of the “fusible”pin 3
(in case of absence of the stop ring )
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Installation
Checking the presence of the stop ring of the “fusible” pin
Visual inspection Check the presence of the stop ring (3) of the “fusible” pin.
NOTE : If the stop ring (3) is absent, install the stop ring “site”.
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Installation
Installing the stop ring “site” of the “fusible” pin

(i n c a s e o f a b s e n c e o f t h e s t o p r i n g )
Necessary List of the ALSTOM components necessary for the assembling :

components
(5) Stop ring “site” 1
(4) Screw 1
Necessary products List of the ALSTOM products necessary for the installing :
ALSTOM
Diagram Designation
reference
--01818327 LOCTITE 225 (250ml)
Installing Install the stop ring “site”(5) and hold in place using the screw (4).
NOTE : Stick the screw (4) using LOCTITE 225 and apply a tightening
torque of 17 N.m.
5
4
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Installation
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Installation
Support--frame assembly
Presentation
Reminder Frames may be supplied by either ALSTOM or the customer.
Topic Page
Components necessary for the operation 2
Support--frame components (per pole) 3
Preparing the column 4
Frame--support assembly 5
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Installation
Components necessary for the operation
Necessary product Grease MOBILPLEX 47 -- MOBILUX EP3 (screws greasing).
Necessary tools List of the tools necessary for the installing :
Lifting strap
(1) 2
(3 m)
Lifting equipment Provide for appropriate lifting equipment :

(3,000 daN) (minimum)
H+2m
Handling The support--frame assembly operations andlifting

the pole should be performed by at least two per-
sons.
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Installation
Support--frame components (per pole)
Introduction If the support--frame is supplied by ALSTOM, check the necessary compo-

nents to the assembling.

components
(2) Support 3
(3) Support 1
(7) Screws 8
H M16-35
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Installation
Preparing the column
Dismantling the case Remove the strenghtening beams of the case and free the support legs of the
of the poles frame.
Remove the side panels of the case.
Preparing the pole D Sling the pole with the aid of two flexible lifting straps (1).
D Extract the pole from the case and put it down on the case wood cover lay-
ing :
-- first, the the
-- second, interrupting--chamber extremity
upper part of the housing (10)(4)
onon a wood
a wood wedge,
wedge to ensure the
correct installing of the frame supports.
X minimum = 260 mm
10
 X/2
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Installation
Frame--support assembly
Process The table below gives the steps of installing the supports of the frame :
Step Action
1 With the aid of two flexible lifting straps, position the frame--support
(2) onto the housing (10) and fasten it with the use of the screws (7).
x2 7
H M16--35
18 daN.m
10
2 With the aid of two flexible lifting straps, position the frame--support
(3) onto the housing (10) and fasten it with the use of the screws (7).
x2 7
H M16--35
18 daN.m
10
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Frame--support assembly, continued
Process, continued The table below gives the steps of installing the supports of the frame :
Step Action
3 Position the last frame-- supports (2) onto the housing (10) and fasten
with the use of the screws (7).
x2 x2
7 7
H M16--35 H M16--35
2 18 daN.m 18 daN.m
10
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Installation
Lifting and positionning the pole
Presentation

components
(12) Thick washer 8
Necessary tools List of the necessary ALSTOM tools for the lifting and positionning of the
pole :
LIFTING STRAP
(1) 2
(3 m -- 1000 kg)
Topic Page
Lifting the pole 2
Positioning the pole 3
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Installation
Lifting the pole
Process Install the two flexible lifting straps (1), placing these at the end of the inter-
rupting chamber.
By means of a lifting device hoist the pole up whilst allowing it to rest on the
base of the frame.
Place the trip ropes (10) on the support legs of the frame (9) to ensure guid-
ance of the pole at the time of lifting.
Lift the pole with precaution.
10
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Installation
Positioning the pole
Process The table below gives the steps of positioning the pole :
Step Action
1 Install the lower washers (12) on the fixation mounting.
2 Use a lifting device to position the chassis frame onto its ground
attachment points but do not secure it, whilst respecting the orienta-
tion of the pole indicated on the sketch of the device.
3 If necessary, place shims under the supports of the frame so that the
upper plate is level.
4 Install the upper washers (12) and clamp the whole to the ground
using nut.
5 Remove the lifting straps.

6 Check the tightening torques of all frame screws.
12
12
12
18 daN.m
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Installation
Installing terminals
with preparation of contact surfaces
Presentation
Necessary products List of the ALSTOM products and accessories necessary for the installing :
and accessories
ALSTOM
Diagram Designation
reference
-- 01861262 Can of ISOPROPANOL (1l)
--01835106 Vaseline 204--9
--01835118 Contactal grease
--01831320 Abrasive paper A400
--02212334 Rag
--02211842 Round brush No.4
--02211831 Brush No.16
Necessary document Take the circuit--breaker layout to know the position of the treminals.
Topic Page
Preparing the contact surfaces 2
Installing terminals 3
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Installation
Preparing the contact surfaces
Preparing the The contact grease is a mixture composed of Vaseline and Contactal grease.
contact grease CONTACT GREASE = 50% Vaseline + 50% Contactal grease
Preparing the The table below gives the steps of preparing the contact surfaces :
contact surfaces
Step Action Diagram
Check the positionning of the ter-

1 minals using the circuit--breaker
layout.
X1
Remove the temporary screws
from the terminal pads X1 and X2
2
(an arrow indicates the terminal
positions).
X2
3 Dry rub with fine emery cloth.
4 Eliminate the dust produced.
5 Coat with CONTACT GREASE.
6 Wipe with a clean rag, leaving just

a thin layer of grease.
7 Rub over the grease with water-

proof abrasive paper A400.
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Installation
Lower terminal Assemble immediately the terminals (1) on the interrupting chamber (3) after
preparation of contact surfaces. Fasten the terminals using screws (5); use
CONTACT GREASE to seal the screws.
x 4
3 H M12--70
2 5 daN.m
Upper terminal Assemble immediately the terminals (1) on the interrupting chamber (3) after
preparation of contact surfaces. Fasten the terminals using screws (4); use
CONTACT GREASE to seal the screws.
1
3
4 x 4
H M12--45
5 daN.m
Comment D Theelectrical resistance value of the assembly should be :

R ® 2←τ
D Before installing H.V. connectors, prepare the contact surfaces in the
same way.
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Installation
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Installation
Installing the operating device
Presentation
Necessary product Grease MOBILPLE X 47 (screws greasing)
Necessary ALSTOM List of the ALSTOM tools necessary for the installing :
tools
(1) Lifting strap 1
Lifting equipment Provide an appropriate lifting equipment (130 daN).
Process The table below gives the steps of installing the operating device on the
pole--support :
Step Topic Page

A Preparing the operating device 2
B Positioning the pole operating shaft 3
C Coupling the operating device 4
D Low voltage electrical wiring 6
E Installing side panels of the operating device 7
F Permanent heating system 8
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Installation
Preparing the operating device
Unpacking Remove packaging protection and check that operating device and pole
reference numbers are the right ones.
Optical signalizations Check the position of operating device optical signalization :
Circuit--breaker Closing spring

Open Released
Removing The table below gives the steps of side panels removing :
side panels
Step Action Diagram
1 Remove the nuts (2) from
the left side panel (3). x 2
2
NYLSTOP
M8
3
2 Take hold of the left side
panel (3) from underneath, 3
pull slightlytowards the out-
side, then downwards tore-
move it.
Proceed in the same way
for the right side panel.
Operating shaft Check the presence of the seal (11) on the operating shaft (13).
Check the presence of grease (ASEOL 0--365.2) on the operating shaft
(13).
11
13
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Installation
Positioning the pole operating shaft
“Fusible” pin The pole is equipped -- for transport purposes and installing the operating
device -- with
Check the a positioning
presence “fusible”pin (4) of the pole operating shaft.
of this pin.
This pinmustremain inplace during all the operation ofassemblyof the oper-
ating mechanism, IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN TO REMOVE IT.
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Installation
Coupling the operating device
Necessary List of the ALSTOM components necessary for the operation :

components
9 Screw H M16--80 4
10 Washer (979997001) 8
14 Nut H M16 4
Installing the Install thescrews (9) -- equippedwith the washers (10) -- inside theoperating
fastening screws device.
10
x 4
10
9
9
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Installation
Coupling the operating device, continued
Coupling The table below gives the steps of the operating device coupling :
Step Action Comment

1 Sling the operating device 1
using the lifting strap (1) like
diagram.
NOTE : Do not remove the
roof (17) of the operating 17
device before slinging.
2 Lift the operating device and

make this level.
3 Approachthe operatingdevice
in assembly position.
The final approach must be

done with extreme caution.
4 Introduce the operating

shaft(13)into device
the cylinder(12).
13
12
5 D Putthe washers (10) and

nuts (14)inplace andtightento
recommended torque.
D Remove the flexible strap. x 4
10
14
H M16
18 daN.m
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Installation
Low voltage electrical wiring
Process Connectup theoperating device’s wires refer to thewiring diagramof thecir-

cuit--breaker.
If the circuit breaker is equipped with a marshalling cubicle, connect up the
operating device’s wires to the marshalling cubicle.
Connecting up the Connectthe wires fromthe electrical contactSF 6 densimeter (18) cable (19)
contact densimeter to the operating mechanism terminal block, in accordance with the relative
cable diagram.
18
19
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Installation
Installing side panels of the operating device
Process Reinstall the side panels (3) of the operating device using new nuts (2).
x 2
2
NYLSTOP
M8
1,6 daN.m
3
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Installation
Permanent heating system
Process Switchonthepermanentheatingsystemof theoperatingdevice(inbothsum-

mer
fromand
this.winter) to avoidcondensation, and the corrosion which mightresult
DO NOT SUPPLY THE OPERATING MECHANISM MOTOR WITH CUR-

RENT TO AVOID THE CLOSING SP RING BEING RELOADED.
THE CIRCUIT BREAKER MUST NOT BE OPERATED AT A SF6 PRES-
SURE GAS LOWER THANTHE MINIMAL PRESSURE FORTHE INSULA-
TION p me.
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Installation
Calculation of the SF6 gas filling pressure
for using the pressure gauge (tool)
Presentation
Introduction SF6 pressure values, for the filling, must obligatorily be read on the pressure
gauge 0--1 (MPa
MPa (tooling). Pay
notno
attention to indications given by the dial
densimeter -- psi), it is accurate enough for the filling.
Pressure gauge 0--1 MPa
Pressure units D The international unit pressure is the Pascal (Pa).

(reminder) 1 bar (14.503 psi) = 1,000 hPa
1 bar = 100 kPa
10 bar = 1 MPa
Symbols IEC symbols for the apparatus technical characteristics.
Symbol Designation
p re Filling rated pressure for the insulation
p ae Alarm pressure for the insulation
p me Minimal pressure for the insulation
Topic Page
Example of the filling pressure calculation 2
Calculation of the filling pressure at site 3
Values of the SF6 gas pressures in accordance 4
with the temperature
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Installation
Example of the filling pressure calculation
Example Determination of the circuit--breaker’s filling pressure with SF6 gas.
Parameters Values
p re
SF6 gas rated filling effective 0.65 MPa (94.3 psi)
pressure for the insulation
Ambient temperature 5 C

Local atmospheric pressure 93.2 kPa
SF6 gas filling The table below gives the calculation steps of the pure SF6 filling pressure :
Step Action Result

1 In the chart(page 5) “Values of the
SF6 gas effective pressures in ac-
cordance with the temperature”, 0.603 MPa
read the p re value on the t C = 5

row.
2 Calculate the difference of the at-
mospheric pressure : 0.0081 MPa
0.1013 -- 0.0932
3 Calculate the rated effective pres-
sure p re : 0.6111 MPa
0.603 + 0.0081
4 Filling is carried out

lated pressure, plusto 0,01
the calcu-
MPa, Pure SF6 gas filling pressure
0.6211 MPa
that is to say : 0.6111 + 0.01
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Installation
Calculation of the filling pressure at site
Measurement Write down the result measurement into the corresponding box :
Measure the atmospheric pressure in MPa.

A ,
Measure the ambient temperature in C. 
Calculation of the Transfer the values into the corresponding box and write down the result :
pure SF6 gas filling
pressure
With the help of the table (page 5) “Values of the SF 6 gas p re
effective pressures in accordance with the temperature”,
determine the value “p re“ in accordance with
the ambient temperature ( B) " C ,
Value of the reference atmospheric pressure in MPa D 0 , 1 0 1
Transfer the value of the local atmospheric pressure
(A) " A -- ,
Calculate the difference of the atmospheric pressure
(D -- A) " E ,
Transfer the value (C) "
C+ ,
Calculate the rated effective pressure
(E + C) " F ,
The filling with SF6 gas is carried out
to the calculated pressure, plus 0.01 MPa, + 0 , 0 1
(F + 0.01) " G ,
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Installation
Values of the SF6 gas effective pressures in accordance with the temperature
Rated effective pres- Values of theSF 6 gas effective pressures (MPa) corrected in accordance with
sure 0.75 MPa temperature for an atmospheric pressure of 101.3 kPa :
t_C p re p ae p me t_C p re p ae p me
--25 0,584 0,500 0,477 18 0,743 0,634 0,604

--24 0,588 0,503 0,480 19 0,746 0,637 0,607
--23 0,591 0,506 0,483 20 0,75 0,64 0,61
--22 0,595 0,509 0,486 21 0,754 0,643 0,613
--21 0,599 0,512 0,489 22 0,757 0,646 0,616
--20 0,602 0,516 0,492 23 0,761 0,649 0,619
--19 0,606 0,519 0,495 24 0,765 0,652 0,622
--18 0,610 0,522 0,498 25 0,768 0,656 0,625
--17 0,613 0,525 0,501 26 0,772 0,659 0,628
--16 0,617 0,528 0,504 27 0,776 0,662 0,631
--15 0,621 0,531 0,507 28 0,780 0,665 0,634

--14 0,625 0,534 0,509 29 0,783 0,668 0,637
--13 0,628 0,537 0,512 30 0,787 0,671 0,640
--12 0,632 0,540 0,515 31 0,791 0,674 0,643
--11 0,636 0,544 0,518 32 0,794 0,677 0,645
--10 0,639 0,547 0,521 33 0,798 0,680 0,648
--9 0,643 0,550 0,524 34 0,802 0,684 0,651
--8 0,647 0,553 0,527 35 0,805 0,687 0,654
--7 0,650 0,556 0,530 36 0,809 0,690 0,657
--6 0,654 0,559 0,533 37 0,813 0,693 0,660
--5 0,658 0,562 0,536 38 0,816 0,696 0,663
--4 0,661 0,565 0,539 39 0,820 0,699 0,666
--3 0,665 0,568 0,542 40 0,824 0,702 0,669
--2 0,669 0,572 0,545 41 0,827 0,705 0,672
--1 0,673 0,575 0,548 42 0,831 0,708 0,675
0 0,676 0,578 0,551 43 0,835 0,712 0,678
1 0,680 0,581 0,554 44 0,839 0,715 0,681
2 0,684 0,584 0,557 45 0,842 0,718 0,684
3 0,687 0,587 0,560 46 0,846 0,721 0,687
4 0,691 0,590 0,563 47 0,850 0,724 0,690
5 0,695 0,593 0,566 48 0,853 0,727 0,693
6 0,698 0,596 0,569 49 0,857 0,730 0,696
7 0,702 0,600 0,572 50 0,861 0,733 0,699
8 0,706 0,603 0,575 51 0,864 0,736 0,702

9 0,709 0,606 0,577 52 0,868 0,740 0,705
10 0,713 0,609 0,580 53 0,872 0,743 0,708
11 0,717 0,612 0,583 54 0,875 0,746 0,711
12 0,720 0,615 0,586 55 0,879 0,749 0,713
13 0,724 0,618 0,589 56 0,883 0,752 0,716
14 0,728 0,621 0,592 57 0,887 0,755 0,719
15 0,732 0,624 0,595 58 0,890 0,758 0,722
16 0,735 0,628 0,598 59 0,894 0,761 0,725
17 0,739 0,631 0,601 60 0,898 0,764 0,728
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Values of the SF6 gas effective pressures in accordance with the temperature,
continued
Rated effective pres- Values of theSF 6 gas effective pressures (MPa) corrected in accordance with
sure 0.65 MPa temperature for an atmospheric pressure of 101.3 kPa :
t_C p re p ae p me t_C p re p ae p me
--30 0,492 0,409 0,387 16 0,637 0,530 0,500

--29 0,495 0,412 0,389 17 0,641 0,532 0,503
--28 0,498 0,415 0,391 18 0,644 0,535 0,505
--27 0,501 0,417 0,394 19 0,647 0,537 0,508
--26 0,505 0,420 0,396 20 0,65 0,54 0,51
--25 0,508 0,422 0,399 21 0,653 0,543 0,512
--24 0,511 0,425 0,401 22 0,656 0,545 0,515
--23 0,514 0,428 0,404 23 0,659 0,548 0,517
--22 0,517 0,430 0,406 24 0,663 0,550 0,520
--21 0,520 0,433 0,409 25 0,666 0,553 0,522

--20 0,524 0,435 0,411 26 0,669 0,556 0,525
--19 0,527 0,438 0,414 27 0,672 0,558 0,527
--18 0,530 0,441 0,416 28 0,675 0,561 0,530
--17 0,533 0,443 0,419 29 0,678 0,564 0,532
--16 0,536 0,446 0,421 30 0,682 0,566 0,535
--15 0,539 0,449 0,424 31 0,685 0,569 0,537
--14 0,543 0,451 0,426 32 0,688 0,571 0,540
--13 0,546 0,454 0,429 33 0,691 0,574 0,542
--12 0,549 0,456 0,431 34 0,694 0,577 0,545
--11 0,552 0,459 0,433 35 0,697 0,579 0,547
--10 0,555 0,462 0,436 36 0,701 0,582 0,550
--9 0,558 0,464 0,438 37 0,704 0,584 0,552
--8 0,562 0,467 0,441 38 0,707 0,587 0,554
--7 0,565 0,469 0,443 39 0,710 0,590 0,557
--6 0,568 0,472 0,446 40 0,713 0,592 0,559
--5 0,571 0,475 0,448 41 0,716 0,595 0,562
--4 0,574 0,477 0,451 42 0,720 0,597 0,564
--3 0,577 0,480 0,453 43 0,723 0,600 0,567
--2 0,580 0,483 0,456 44 0,726 0,603 0,569
--1 0,584 0,485 0,458 45 0,729 0,605 0,572
0 0,587 0,488 0,461 46 0,732 0,608 0,574
1 0,590 0,490 0,463 47 0,735 0,611 0,577
2 0,593 0,493 0,466 48 0,738 0,613 0,579
3 0,596 0,496 0,468 49 0,742 0,616 0,582
4 0,599 0,498 0,470 50 0,745 0,618 0,584
5 0,603 0,501 0,473 51 0,748 0,621 0,587
6 0,606 0,503 0,475 52 0,751 0,624 0,589
7 0,609 0,506 0,478 53 0,754 0,626 0,591
8 0,612 0,509 0,480 54 0,757 0,629 0,594
9 0,615 0,511 0,483 55 0,761 0,631 0,596
10 0,618 0,514 0,485 56 0,764 0,634 0,599
11 0,622 0,516 0,488 57 0,767 0,637 0,601
12 0,625 0,519 0,490 58 0,770 0,639 0,604
13 0,628 0,522 0,493 59 0,773 0,642 0,606
14 0,631 0,524 0,495 60 0,776 0,645 0,609
15 0,634 0,527 0,498
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Installation
Filling with SF6 gas
Presentation
Warning DUE TO RISK OF DAMAGE TO CERAMIC ENVELOPES DURING

TRANSPORTATION, PEOPLE
TION SHOULD SHELTER PRESENT AT OR
THEMSELVES THESTAY
GAS FILLING OPERA-
AT A MINIMUM
PROTECTION DISTANCE (ABOUT 50 m).
Necessary equipment List of the necessary ALSTOM equipment and tools for the filling with SF 6
and tools gas :
2 Filling tool 1
8 Pressure reducer 1
6 SF6 gas bottle(s) *
14 Gauge 0--1 MPa 1
* depending on the apparatus.
Topic Page
Filling with SF6 gas 2
Confirm the pressure 3

Checking pressure 4
Checking gas--tightness 6
Moisture content of SF6 gas in circuit--breaker 7
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Filling pressure Calculate the SF6 gas filling pressure in accordance with the temperature and
the local atmospheric
calculation Filling is carried out to pressure.
calculated pressure plus 0.01 MPa.
See the module “ SF6 gas monitoring” (Calculation of the filling pressure at
site).
Process The table below gives the steps of the filling with SF6 gas operation :
11
Open
SF6 Closed
9
Step Action Comment

1 Open the SF6 gas bottle tap (7) Close the tap (7) from time to
and adjust gas output by acting on time to check pressure on the
the cock (9) of the pressure reduc- gauge (11).
er (reduced flow rate).
2 Start filling again until the re-
quired pressure is reached.
3 Close in this order : the tap (7),
then the cock (9).
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Confirm the pressure
Process The table below gives the confirmation operation steps of the filling pressure
with SF6 gas :
Step Action Comment/Diagram
1 Disconnect the tube (10) -- of the
pressure reducer -- from the filling
tool (2).
NOTE : Keep the unconnected
end of the tube (10) higher 2
than the other end, to stop the
SF6 gas which it contains from
escaping and to prevent mois- 10
ture entering.
2 S Connect the tube (15) -- of the

gauge 0--1 MPa (14) -- to the filling
tool (2).
S When the required pressure is
confirmed, remove the gauge (14) 2
and and store it away from humid-
ity.
15
14
3 Remove the filling tool (2) and refit

the plug (17) (4 daN.m)
17
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Checking pressure
Principle Having allowed the temperature to remain steady for at least 12 hours after
filling,
recteditvalue
is necessary to check and to
definitively adjusttemperature
the pressureand
to its cor-
-- defined according both ambient atmo-
spheric pressure.
Preparation The table below gives the preparation steps before checking pressure :
Step Action Diagram

1 S Remove the plug (17) and
install the filling tool (2).
S Unscrew the valve--cap (3).
3
17
2 S Connect the tube (15) -- of the

gauge 0--1 MPa (14) -- to the filling
tool (2).
15
14
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Checking pressure, continued
Decision table The table below gives the process depending the pressure measured :
14
16
If the pressure measured is ... Action

correct End of control
Adjust the pressure by means of valve
too high (16) on the gauge (14) to reach the re-
quired corrected pressure.
Top--up with SF6 gas
If the pressure
adjustment Action
is ...
 0.05 MPa End of control
too low  0.05 MPa Proceed to a
new inspection
after a stabiliza-
tion period of
2--3 hours.
End of control The table below gives the end steps of the checking pressure :
Step Action Diagram

1 Disconnect the gauge (14)
0--1 MPa.
14
2 S Remove the filling tool (2) and

re--install the plug (17), applying
a tightening torque of 4 daN.m;
leak--tightness is only guaranteed
if this condition is respected. 17
S Screw the valve--cap (3) on
the filling tool (2). 2
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Checking gas--tightness
Necessary ALSTOM List of the ALSTOM tools necessary for the tightness inspection :
tools
12 Leak detector (optional) 1
Process Make sure that the plug (17) is perfectly leak--tight using the leak detector
(12).
12
17
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Moisture content of SF6 gas in circuit--breaker
Principle This measurement is not required, the equipment being provided with molec-
ular
bientsieves
in sufficient
of 20quantity
to give a dew point of  0C (32F) for anam-
temperature C (68F), this applies for a unit filled to its nominal
pressure for 2 or 3 months.
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Pre--commissioning inspections
Presentation
Introduction After installation of the bay, completion of all earth circuit and electrical con-
nections,
These it is necessary
inspections shouldtobe
perform
performcertain
ed withpre-
the-commissioning
apparatus readyinspections.
to be com-
missioned (energized), in other words
D LV electrical circuits conforming, in voltage andtype, with the low--voltage
diagrams and rating plate of the apparatus.
D SF 6 envelopes at rated SF 6 pressure.
NOTE : Rated pressure, pressure of equipment after SF 6 gas filling.
D Flexible connections linking circuit--breaker to busbar installed.
Caution DURING OPERATIONS REQUIRED AS PART OF INSPECTION PRO-

GRAMME PRIOR TO COMMISSIONING, ALL POSSIBLE SAFETY PRE-
CAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN TO PROTECT P ERSONNEL WORK-
ING ON THE EQUIPMENT.
In this module This module contains the following checking inspections :
Inspections Page
SF 6 gas 2
Operating device 3
4
Test operations
Information concerning the stop ring of the “fusible”pin 5

Removing the stop ring “site” 6
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SF6 gas
Reminder SF 6 envelopes are at rated pressure following the SF 6 gas filling operation.
Parameters Take note of parameters below :

D site altitude, in meters,
D atmospheric pressure of site in kPa,

D site temperature in C.

Checking SF6 gas SF 6 pressure values must obligatorily be read on the pressure inspection
gauge (tooling). Pay no attention to indications given by the dial
densimeter on the filling control block (where applicable) ; it is not accurate
enough for this inspection.
See the module “Calculation of theSF6 gas filling pressure to using the
pressure gauge(tool)”.
The table below gives the steps of checking :
Step Action Comment

1 Measure SF6 gas pressure by Follow the instructions given in
means of the pressure inspection module ”Filling with SF 6 gas”.
gauge (tooling)
2 Correct pressure found. Follow the instructions given in
module ”Calculation of the SF 6
gas fillingpressure to usingthe
pressure gauge (tool)”.
SF6 gas The SF 6 humiditylevel need notbe known as the equipmentis fitted withmo-
humidity level lecular sieves in sufficient numbers to give a dew point lower than, or equal
to, 0 C atan ambient temperature of 20 C, for anapparatus filledto its rated
 
pressure for 2 or 3 months.
Checking tightness Each on site assemblage of parts subjected to SF 6 gas requires seals. The
of assemblages quality of these assemblages must be checked.
under SF6 pressure This inspection shouldbe undertakenonce all the filling and pressure control
operations are finished.
Execute this checking according to instructions given in module ”SF 6 gas

monitoring”.
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Operating device
Measurements Note the supply voltage of motors on the operating mechanism terminals.
Inspection Check that the following items are working correctly :

-- heating,
-- connections on terminals (no excessive tightening).
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Test operations
Test operations D Theconnectionof auxiliarycircuits is sufficiently advancedtoallowremote
controls to be used.
D Perform 5 CLOSING -- OPENING cycles electrically, by remote control.
OPERATION AUTHORIZED ONLY IF THE SF 6 PRESSURE GAS IS

GREATER THAN THE MINIMAL PRE SSURE FOR THE INSULATION p me.
Caution DUE TO RISK OF DAMAGE TO CERAMIC ENVELOPES DURING TRANS-

PORTATION, PEOP LE PRESE NT AT THE TEST OPERATIONS SHOULD
SHELTER THEMSELVES OR STAY AT A MINIMUM PROTECTION DIS-
TANCE (ABOUT 50 m).
VERY IMPORTANT AFTER THE FIRST TEST OPERATION, IT IS FORBIDDEN TO REMOVE

THE OPERATING MECHANISM WITHOUT USING THE BLOCKING
TOOL (4).
NOTE : To remove the operating mechanism, see in “Maintenance”,
the module “Replacing the operating device FK3--1”.
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Information concerning the stop ring of the “fusible” pin
Process Thetable belowindicates the procedure -- afterthefirstoperationofthe circuit

breaker -- according to the type of stop ring :
Case Stop ring type Direction
None None
None
See : Removing the

stop ring “site”
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Removing the stop ring “site”
Process The table below gives the steps of removing the stop ring “site”
Step Action Comment / Diagram

1 Switch--off the supply circuit of
the reloading motor.
2 Activate theclosing handleand

theopeninghandlelike below :
1 -- Close
2 -- Open Open
3 Check that the operating

mechanism’s optical signaliza-
tion shows the symbols oppo-
site :
Closing spring
Released
4 Removethestopring “site”and
the broken part of the “fusible”
pin.
5 Switch--on the motor supply The motor starts--up and reloads

circuit. the closing spring.
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Maintenance
Maintenance plan
Presentation
Introduction GL circuit--breakers use pure SF 6 gas as an arc quenching medium (or a

SF 6+CF 4 gas mixture) and require only a reduced amount of maintenance.
Topic Page
Maintenance plan 2
Maintenance operations 3
Detail of maintenance operations 4
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Maintenance plan
Maintenance plan
Maintenance Under normal operatingconditions, the maintenanceplan may be defined as

frequency follows :
Type of
Frequency Comment
examination
Itis advisableto performat
least 2 CO duty cycles per
year, when apparatus are
Maintenance scarcely used, in order to
Once or twice a year
visits check that the
circuit--breaker and
associated control circuits
are working properly.
This necessitates
circuit--breaker shutdown. It
is not necessary, however to
Inspections Every five years
dismantle interrupting
chambers and other
sub--assemblies.
Perform when one of the However, it is recommended
following criteria is reached :
to proceed with inspection of
D operating life the pole or circuit--breaker
time
 20 years used the most, then to adapt
Overhaul
the maintenance programme
D number of mechanical
cycles  3,000 for the other breakers
depending on the results
D electric wear limit
observed.
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Maintenance plan
Maintenance operations
Guide The table below is a guide of the operations to be carried out at each
maintenance stage :
MAINTENANCE VISITS (1 or 2 times a year)
INSPECTION (every 5 years)
OVERHAUL (OPERATING TIME : 20 years)
OVERHAUL (MECHANICAL OPE RATIONS : 3 000 cycles)
OVERHAUL (ELECTRICAL WEAR : see “Electrical wear
limits”)
J J J J J Operation counter reading.

Overall inspection : appearance (corrosion, paintwork,
J J J
signs of overheating).
Check operation of permanent heating. Check condition
J J J J J
of air vents.
If the circuit--breaker is fitted with an SF 6 dial densimeter
J J J or a pressure gauge, check SF 6 pressure (or SF 6+CF 4
gas mixture).
It is advisable to perform at least 2 CO duty cycles per
year, when apparatus are scarcely used, in order to
J
check thatcircuit--breakerandassociatedcontrolcircuits
are working properly.
Check SF 6 densimeter thresholds. Then adjust pressure
J J
to its rated value.
J J J Check tightening of parts not subjected to pressure

(frame -- deck -- cubicle).
Check tightening of low voltage terminals ( 6 months
 J J J
after commissioning).
J J J Check relay operation.
J Change door seal, side panels seal and roof seal.
J J J J Measureoperatingtimes forpoles andauxiliarycontacts.
Carry out operations at recommended duties and rated
J J J J
voltage.
J J Change (or recondition) interrupting chambers.

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Maintenance plan
Detail of maintenance operations
Caution DURING MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS ALL POSSIBLE SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS SHOULD
WORKING ON THE BE TAKEN TO PROTECT PERSONNEL
EQUIPMENT.
General condition The apparatus should be subjected to visual inspection. If patches of
of the apparatus corrosion are found begin reconditioning of the affected parts.
The table belowgives the process respecting surface finish and protection :
Support Inspection Action

D Thorough brushing of oxidized
parts.
Galvanized
Oxidized parts D Degreasing with solvent.
steel
D Application of a coat of zinc
paint.
D Thorough degreasing with
solvent.
Light scratches
D Application of a coat of lacquer
Painted using a brush.

galvanized D Scouring
of paint surface with
steel emery paper 400.
or D Thorough degreasing with
painted solvent.
aluminium Deep scratches
D Application ofa coat of primer,
alloy or flaking
then drying for 24 h.
D Application of a coat of
polyurethane lacquer using a
brush.
Products used :
D RUMCOAT EEVA primer by DERIVERY ref. 333103.
D P olyurethane lacquer 780 by DERIVERY, ref. depending on color of
equipment.
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Maintenance plan
Detail of maintenance operations, continued
SF6 pressure gas For a circuit--breakerequipped with a ”dial--type”S F 6 gas densimeter, check
the position of the needle.
Needle position Colored area Direction
GREEN None
P erforma topping--up
YELLOW
operation.
Abnormally low density,

find the origin of the
leak and contact
RED
ALSTOM T&D S.A.
After--sales Service.
NOTE : If the intersection is in either the yellow or red zone, without

any particular indication from the electrical contact densimeter, verify
the concordance of different information sources to find the defective
element and then replace it.
Operating device Air--vents should be clean, free of dust and unobstructed. If necessary clean
using a solvent.
Makesurethatthe permanentresistors areworkingproperlyby checkingthat
these give off heat and thattherearenooverheatingmarks (a zonenotorious
for this).
For thermally controlled resistors, check that energizing and de--energizing
takes place correctly at voltage supply terminals by means of a thermostat
(recommended thermostat temperature : +5C).
If necessary, change resistors found to be defective.
Operation counter Read indications given by the counter(s) and note these on the inspection
sheet ”Maintenance visits”.
The number of circuit--breaker operations recorded influences future
maintenance operations.
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Maintenance plan
Detail of maintenance operations, continued
Electrical densimeter Check the electrical contact SF 6 densimeter thresholds.

thresholds If the values found are outside required tolerances replace the densimeter.
Tightening of Check and adjust, with a torque wrench, the tightening torques of screws on
mountings sub--assemblies not subjected to gas pressure. The tightening torques are
given in paragraph ”Tightening torques”.
Relay operation Check relayoperationbyexecutingthe followingcircuit--breakersequences :

-- closing lock--out,
-- automatic opening,
-- anti--pumping.
Tightening With the electric cubicle out of service, check that the connectors and tips of
LV terminals conductors are tightened correctly and check the torque of connection
mountings.
Tool used : 4 mm diameter screwdriver , for terminals ofthe ”Entrelec”type
(for example).
CAUTION : SCREWS ON TERMINALS MUST NOT BE

OVER--TIGHTENED.
Insulating envelopes Checkthe conditionofinsulatingenvelopes, theseshouldbefree fromimpact

marks, splintering, cracks, dust deposits, pollution etc...
If necessary, clean these using a dry rag.
If anomalies are found contact :
ALSTOM T&DSA, After--sales Servicein order to changethedefectiveparts.
Interrupting Check the condition of interrupting chambers. This operation necessitates

chambers complete dismantling of the interrupting chamber to gain access to the
elements to be inspected and should obligatorily be performed by ALSTOM
T&D SA, After--sales S ervice -- to be contacted before all operations of this
kind, preferably at the maintenance planning stage.
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Electrical wear limits
Estimation Electrical wear can be determined by means of the curve below. This
curve corresponds with the formula :
πNI2 = 16,000 kA2 (*)
N = number of interruptions on value I.
Example : it is possible to perform 40 interruptions on a current of 20 kA.
(*) Normal guarantee. In certain special operation conditions, other values

may be guaranteed.
I (kA)
Diagram
40
20
10
10 20 30 50 100 500 1000 3000
Number of interruptions
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Electrical contact densimeter threshold inspection
Presentation
Necessary tools List of the ALSTOM tools necessary for the operation :
Mark Diagram Designation Reference Number
--02842117
(11) Gauge 0--1 MPa + 1
N55161602
--02557208
(17) Pressure reducer + 1
N55161601
Test lamp --02861501 1
Electrical contact densime-

ter threshold inspection V0003731001 1
case
Topic Page
Contents of the densimeter threshold inspection case 2
Preparing the densimeter 3
Linking the densimeter on the control tool 4
Densimeter threshold inspection 5
Replacing the densimeter 7
Putting away the control tool 8
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Contents of the densimeter threshold inspection case
Parts table The table below describes the parts of the densimeter threshold inspection
case :
Mark Component Information

(3) Case Put the tool
Connection : densimeter - stan-
(4) Threshold inspection tank
dard gauge -- SF6 gas bottle.
Supports the densimeter during
(5) Connection valve block
the threshold inspection.
Connection : connection valve
(6) Linking pipe
block -- threshold inspection tank.
Seals used for the connection
(7) Set of seals valve block and replacing the
densimeters of the three poles.
6 3
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Preparing the densimeter
Introduction The densimeter is located at the base of the pole of the circuit--breaker, and
is
Tojoined
realizetothe
theelectrical
SF 6 (or contact
SF6+CFdensimeter
4) gas volume of the circuit--breaker.
threshold inspection, it is impera-
tive to isolate the densimeter volume from the pole SF6 (or SF6+CF4) gas vol-
ume.
Process The table below gives the process to preparing the densimeter :
Step Action Diagram

1 Remove the densimeter
(1), held in place by screws x3
(8), on thehousingcover (2)
of the circuit--breaker. 8
H M6--20 2
0,7 daN.m
1
2 Remove the protective

plates (9) and (10), of the
connection valve block (5),
x3 9
held in place by screws (14) 5

and (15). 14
x3
H M6--20
0,7 daN.m 15
H M6--20
10 0,7 daN.m
3 Install the seal (16) on the

connection valve block (5). 16
4 Install the connection valve 2 5

block (5) on the housing
cover (2), of the circuit--
breaker, using screws (8). x3
5 Install the densimeter (1) on 8
the connection valve block 15
H M6--20
(5) using screws (15). 1
NOTE : Before installing, H M6--20
check the presence of
seals on the densimeter.
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Linking the densimeter on the control tool
Process The table below gives the process to link the densimeter on the control
tool :
Step Action
1 Check that the “REGULATION” knurl knob (20) of the threshold
inspection tank (4) is in “valve closed” position (unscrewed).
2 Connect the pipe (12) of the gauge (11) on the “PRESSURE
GAUGE” valve of the threshold inspection tank (4).
3 Connect the supplied pipe (6) on the “DENSIMETER” valve of the
threshold inspection tank (4).
4 Briefly open the SF6 gas bottle tap (21) and the cock (22) of the pres-
sure reducer to eliminate any air inside the pipe (23) (approx. 20 s
at low flow--rate).
Connect
tion tank the
(4).pipe (23) on the“SUPPLY” valve of the threshold inspec-
5 Briefly open the SF6 gas bottle tap (21) and the cock (22) of the pres-
sure reducer to eliminate any air inside the pipe (6) (approx. 20 s at
low flow--rate).
NOTE : Keep the end of the tube (6) in high position to keep
the SF6 gas which it contains and to prevent damp air from
entering.
6 Connect the pipe (6) on the valve (24) of the connection valve block
(5).
12
20
11
20
4
OPEN CLOSE
(leak)
21
23
24
6
5
SF6
22
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Maintenance
Densimeter threshold inspection
SF6 gas pressure The table below gives the steps of SF 6 gas pressure adjustment of the con-
adjustment nection valve block (5) :
Step Action Comment
1 Open the SF6 gas bottle tap (21)
and adjust gas output by acting on
the cock (22) of the pressure re-
ducer (reduced flow rate). See the module “ Calculation
Close the tap (21) from time to of the SF6 gas filling pres-
time to check pressure on the gau- sure to using the pressure
ge (11). gauge (tool)”.
2 Start filling again until the required
pressure is reached.
3 Close in this order : the tap (21),
then the cock (22).
11
21
Open
SF6 Closed
22
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Maintenance
Densimeter threshold inspection, continued
Testing The table below gives the steps of densimeter testing :
Step Action Comment/Diagram

1 Connect a test lamp to the Connection to the terminal block of
“Alarm pressure for the insula- the operating mechanism in accor-
tion” p ae densimeter threshold. dance with the electrical diagram.
2 Calculate the effective pres- Value p ae : see technical character-
sure at which the “Alarm pres- istics).
sure for the insulation” p ae con-
tact switches over -- corrected See the module “Calculation of
in keeping with temperature the SF6 gas filling pressure to
and local atmospheric pres- using the pressure gauge (tool)”.
sure.
3 D Create a leak by screwing
the “REGULATION” knurl knob
(20) of the threshold inspection
assembly (4), making sure that
the contact switches over at
the previously calculated val-
ue. 20
D Proceedin the same way to
check the contact of “Minimal 4
pressure for the insulation”
p me. 20
OPEN CLOSE
(leak)
If one of the thresholds does not

comply with the specified value, re-
place the densimeter.
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Maintenance
Replacing the densimeter
Process The table below gives the process to replace the densimeter :
Step Action Diagram
1 Disconnect the pipe (6)
from the valve (24) of the 24
connection valve block (5).
Screw the valve--cap (25)
on the valve (24).
NOTE : Keep the end of 6
the tube (6) in high posi- 25
tion to keep the SF 6 gas
which it contains and to 5
prevent damp air from
entering.
2 Remove the densimeter
(1), held in place by screws
(15), on the connection
valve block (5). 5
x3
1
15
H M6--20
3 Remove the connection
valve block(8),
by screws (5),on
held
theinplace
hous-
ing cover (2) of the circuit--
breaker.
NOTE : If the connection 2 x3
valve block (5) is any
5 8
more used, see the next
paragraph “Putting away H M6--20
the control tool”.
4 Install new seals (26) and

(27) on the densimeter (1),
referring to “Preparing and
installing static seals” in
”Erection general proce- 2
dures”.
Install thedensimeter (1) on 27
the housing cover (2), of the x3
circuit--breaker, using 26
screws (8). 8
1 H M6--20
0,7 daN.m
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Maintenance
Putting away the control tool
Process The table below gives the steps of putting away the control tool :
Step Action Diagram
1 Take precautions to remove
the seal (16) from the con- 16
nection valve block (5) and
put it away into the “SET OF 5
SEALS” box of the densi-
meter threshold inspection
case.
2 Install the protective plates

(9) and (10) on the connec-
tion valve block (5), using
x3 9
5
screws (14) and (15). 14
Put away the connection
valve block (5) into the
densimeter threshold x3
inspection case. H M6--20
15
0,7 daN.m
H M6--20
10 0,7 daN.m

from the “DENSIMETER” 6
valve of the threshold
inspection
it away intotank
the (4) and put
densimeter
threshold inspection case.
4

11 12
from the the “PRESSURE
GAUGE” valve of the
threshold inspection tank
(4).

4
from the “SUPPLY” valve of
the threshold inspection
tank (4).
Put away the threshold
inspection tank (4) into the
densimeter threshold
inspection case.
23
SF6
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Maintenance
Intervention on the operating device
Presentation
Warning BEFORE ALL INTERVENTION ON THE OPERATING DEVICE, MAKE

SURE
CATORTHAT
IS INTHE
THECIRCUIT-
-BREAKER
POSITION BELOW.IS OPEN AND ITS POSITION INDI-

Open Released
NEVER WORK THE OPERATING DEVICE WHEN THIS IS NOT COUPLED

TO THE CIRCUIT--BREAKER.
Topic Page
Positions of optical signalization 2
Safety measures 3
Preparing the operating device 4
Replacing an opening or closing electro-- magnet 5
Resumption of service 6
Lubrication 8
Cleaning the windows 9
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Maintenance
Positions of optical signalization
“A” position
Circuit-- Closing spring

breaker Loaded
Open
“B” position

breaker Released
Closed
“C” position

breaker Loaded
Closed
“D” position
Circuit--
breaker Closing spring
Released
Open
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Maintenance
Safety measures
Circuit--breaker Thetablebelow gives thestepsto prepare thecircuit--breaker to work safely :

general preparing
Step Action Comment
1 Isolate the circuit--breaker from Shut down the circuit--breaker,
the network. de--energize and earth it.
3 Check the SF6 pressure gas. Make sure that the SF6 pressure
gas is ∫ pme.
Below this level, no mechanical
operating is allowed.
Release the springs The table below gives the procedure to release the closing spring and the
opening spring depending the circuit--breaker state :
If the circuit--breaker
Action
position is ...
In the operating device, activate the
opening handle and the closing han-
dle like below :
Closed 1 -- Open
2 -- Close
3 -- Open
Activate the closing handle and the

opening handle like below :
1 -- Close
Open 2 -- Open
Check the optical Check that the operating mechanism’s optical signalization shows the sym-
signalization bols below :

breaker Released
Open
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Maintenance
Introduction In order to perform certain maintenance operations inside the operating de-
vice it is necessary to remove some cabinet parts.
Removing The table below gives the steps of side panels removing :
side panels
Step Action Diagram

the left side panel (3).
x 2
2
NYLSTOP
M8
3
pull slightly towards the out-
side, then downwards to re-
move it.
3 Proceed in the same way

Removing the Take the roof plate (4) from the operating device by removing the nuts (8).
roof plate NOTE : The spacers (7), washers (6) and screws (5) stay on the roof
plate.
x 4
5
4 6
H M6--60
0,7 daN.m
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Maintenance
Replacing an opening or closing electro --magnet
Process The table below gives the steps of replacing an opening or closing electro--
magnet :
Step Action Diagram
1 Disconnect the supply wires from
10
the coil (9).
2 Extract the blade spring (10) by

pressing outwards on the rivet with
a finger.
3 Remove the core (11). 10

9
4 Remove the faulty coilandreplace

it by a new one carrying the same 11
reference.
9
5 Reinstall the core (11).
6 Reinstall the blade spring (10).
7 Connect supply wires to the new

coil (9).
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Maintenance
Resumption of service
Installing the roof Install the roof plate (4) of the operating device (1) using the screws (5), was-
hers (6), spacers (7) and nuts (8).
x 4
5
4
6
8
1
H M6--60
0,7 daN.m
Installing the side Insert the side panel (3) under the edge of the roof plate (4). Press it down to
panels insert the mounting screws and fasten using new nuts (2).
4
3
x 2
2
NYLSTOP
M8
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Maintenance
Resumption of service, continued
Energizing The table below gives the resumption of service steps of the circuit--breaker
pole :
Step Action Comment
1 Re-- energize the closing and
opening circuits.
2 Switch--on the motor supply cir- The motor starts--up and re-
cuit. loads the closing spring.
Check the optical Check that the operating mechanism’s optical signalization shows the sym-
signalization bols below :

breaker Loaded
Open
Conclusion The circuit--breaker is ready for normal use.
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Maintenance
Lubrication
Principle No future lubrication will be necessary. The bearings and rollers have been
lubricated in our workshops with special
ASEOL SYLITEAgrease :
4--018
This grease can easily endure very low temperatures and has an excellent
resistance to ageing. So that its qualities are not modifiedduring use, itispro-
hibited to :
D Mix this grease with any other lubricant.

D Lubricate later with any other oil.
D Spray parts of the apparatus with a protective liquid against corrosion or
with any kind of lubricating oil.
Mixture with other lubricants can cause the layer of grease to become too
hard.
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Maintenance
Cleaning the windows
Recommended To clean the windows, use exclusively soapy water.

product
DO NOT USE SCOURING PAD.
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Maintenance
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Maintenance
Replacing the operating device FK3--1
Presentation
Warning BEFORE ALL INTERVENTION ON THE OPERATING DEVICE, MAKE

SURE
CATORTHAT
IS INTHE
THECIRCUIT--BREAKER
P OSITION BELOW.IS OPEN AND ITS POSITION INDI-

Open Released
Lifting equipment Provide an appropriate lifting equipment (130 daN).
Necessary tools List of the ALSTOM tools necessary for removing the operating device :
(1) Lifting strap 1
(4) BLOCKING TOOL 1
Replacing steps Replacing the operating device must be done in several steps :
Step Topic Page

A Safety measures 2
B Deflating the pole 4
C Holding of the coupling cylinder 5
D Preparing the operating device 7
E Disconnecting the low voltage cables 8
F Removing the operating device 9
G Installing the new operating device 11
H Reinflating the pole 12
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Maintenance
Safety measures
Circuit--breaker The tablebelowgives the steps to preparethe circuit--breakerto worksafely :

general preparing
Step Action Comment
1 Isolatethecircuit--breakerfrom Shut down the circuit--breaker,
the network. de--energize and earth it.
3 Check the S F6 pressure gas. Make sure that the SF 6 pressure
gas is  p me (P2).
Belowthis level,no mechanical
operating is allowed.
Release the springs The table below gives the procedure to release the closing spring and the
opening spring depending the circuit--breaker state :
NOTE : For the manual discharge of closing spring, see in annexes,

the module “Manual operations” 48.020.181E.
If the circuit--breaker
Action
position is ...
In the operating
opening device,
handle and activatehan-
the closing the
dle like below :
Closed
1 -- Open
2 -- Close
3 -- Open
Activate the closing handle and the

opening handle like below :
Open 1 -- Close
2 -- Open
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Maintenance
Safety measures, continued
Check the optical Checkthatthe operatingdevice’s opticalsignalizationshows the symbols be-

signalization low :

Open Released
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Maintenance
Deflating the pole
Process Deflate the pole, using gas recovery chart.
DEFLATE THE CIRCUIT--BREAKER SF 6 PRESSURE GAS TO 0.3 bar AT

20C (1,013 hPa) REFE RRING TO THE MODULE IN ANNEXES “Instruc-
tions on thehandling of used SF6 gas and decomposition products”.
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Maintenance
Holding of the coupling cylinder
Optical signalizations Check the position of operating device optical signalization :

Open Released
Stop ring If the pole is equipped with a stop ring (5) of the “fusible”pin (9), release the
screw (6) and move the stop ring(5) in order to reach the positioning hole of
the blocking tool (4).
NOTE : Two possible cases (A or B).
9 5 6
4
5
9
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Maintenance
Holding of the coupling cylinder
Blocking tool Screw the blocking tool (4) into the free hole allowed on the cylinder (12).
Thisblockingtoolis removedonceremovingandcouplingof theoper-

ating deviceis finished.
12
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Maintenance
Side panel The table below gives the steps of side panel removing :
Step Action Diagram

the left side panel (3).
x 2
2
NYLSTOP
M8
3

pull slightlytowards the out-
side, then downwards tore-
move it.
Proceed in the same way
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Maintenance
Disconnecting the low voltage cables
Disconnecting the Disconnect the wires of theelectrical contactS F 6 densimeter (18) cable (19)
contact
cable densimeter from the operating device terminal block.
18
19
L.V. cables Disconnect all the L.V. cables from the operating device terminal block.
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Maintenance
Removing the operating device
Process The table below gives the steps of removing the operating device :
Step Action Diagram

1 Sling the operating device us-
ing a lifting strap (1) like dia- 1
gram.
NOTE : Do not remove the
roof (17) of the operating
device before slinging. 17
2 Remove the nuts (14) and

washers (10).
x 4
10
14
H M16
3 Remove the operating shaft(7)

from the cylinder (12) and re-
move the operating device
(20).
7
12
20

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Maintenance
Removing the operating device, continued
Process, continued The table below gives the steps of removing the operating device :
Step Action Diagram

4 Remove the screws (9) and the
washers (10). x 4
10
5 Insert the side panel (3) under the

edge of the roof plate (4). Press it x 2
down to insert the mounting
screws and fasten using nuts (2). 2
4
NYLSTOP
M8
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Maintenance
Installing the new operating device
Warning NEVER WORK THE OPERATING DEVICE WHENTHIS IS NOT COUPLED

TO THE CIRCUIT--BREAKER.
Process To make this operation, refer to the module “Installing the operating de-
vice” .
NOTE : Not to hold account of the ”fusible” pawn (new apparatus)
indicated in the module ”Installing the operating device”. At the time
of the maintenance actions, the function of the ”fusible” pin is fulfilled
by the blocking tool indicated below.
Removing the block- AFTER THE ASSEMBLY OF THE NEWOPERATING MECHANISM, IT IS

ing tool IMPERATIVE TO REMOVE THE BLOCKING TOOL (4) BEFORE THE
FIRST OPERATION OF THE CIRCUIT--BREAKER.
THE CIRCUIT BREAKER MUST NOT BE OPERATED AT A SF6 PRES-

TION p me.
Stop ring If the pole is equipped with a stop ring (5) of the “fusible”pin (9), reposition
the stop ring (5) and hold in place using the screw (6).
NOTE : Stick the screw (6) using LOCTITE 225 and apply a tightening
torque of 17 N.m.
9
5 6
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Maintenance
Reinflating the pole
DO NOT SUPPLY THE OPERATING MECHANISM MOTOR WITH CUR-

RENT TO AVOID
THE CIRCUIT THE CLOSING
BREAKER MUST SP
NOTRING
BE BEING
OPERA RELOADED.
TED AT A SF6 PRES-
TION p me.
Process To make this operation, refer to the modules :
S Calculation of theSF6 gas filling pressure for using the pressure

gauge (tool)
S Filling with SF6 gas
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Annexes
Tooling and accessories
Presentation
Introduction Special tooling is necessary for :

 commissioning,
 maintenance of the circuit--breaker.
Only the tools and accessories specified on ordering are delivered. Commer-
cially available tools (e.g. : spanners, torque wrenches, spirit levels...) are not
supplied.
Topic Page
Special tools 2
Accessories 4
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Annexes
Special tools
Table of special The table below gives the ALSTOM special tools :
tools
NUMBER DESIGNATION USE
D001875..
EMPTY
Transport of SF6 gas
TRANSPORT
filling tools and control
CASE
tools.
(OPTIONAL)
N55000401
FILLING TOOL SF
up.6 filling,, topping--
--02842117
N55161602
SF6 filling, topping--
PRESSURE up.. Inspection of
GAUGE densimeter thresh-
olds.
 465059004
WATER PRES-
SURE GAUGE Checking for leaks
(OPTIONAL) 
--02557208
N55161601
PRESSURE SF6 filling, topping--
REDUCER up.
V0004240001
Blocking tool of the
pole operating shaft
BLOCKING TOOL
for replacing the oper-
ating device.
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Annexes
Special tools, continued
Table of special The table below gives the continuation of ALSTOM special tools :
tools, continued
Electrical contact
V0003731001 Inspection of densi-
densimeter thresh-
 meter thresholds.
old inspection case
D00220301 LIFTING STRAP Handling of the pole

and operating mecha-

nism
Checking gas--tight-
D00001901
LEAK DETECTOR ness of SF6 filling plug.

SF6 leak detection.
Inspection of densi-
--02861501 meter thresholds.
TEST LAMP
 Inspection of interrup-
tion contact wear.
D00477401
CRANK HANDLE Spring reloading.

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Annexes
Accessories
Table of accessories The table below gives the ALSTOM accessories :

42 kg
--01861432
 SF6 BOTTLE SF6 filling topping--up.
20 kg
--01861435
 SF6 BOTTLE SF6 filling topping--up.
--01861434 10 kg
 SF6 BOTTLE SF6 filling topping--up.
5 kg
--01861433
 SF6 BOTTLE SF6 filling topping--up.
LOCTITE 262
--01818336 crew oc ng.
(50 ml)
LOCTITE 225
--01818327 Screw sealing.
(250 ml)
MOLYKOTE 111 Preparation of SF6

--01835265
GREASE seals.
Lubricating screws be-

MOBILPLEX47
--01835208 fore tightening to
GREASE
torques.
Preparation of electri-
--01835106 VASELINE 204--9
cal contact surfaces.
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Annexes
Accessories, continued
Table of accessories, The table below gives the continuation of ALSTOM accessories :
continued
CONTACTAL Preparation of electri-

--01835118
GREASE cal contact surfaces.
ASEOL 0--365.2
.
--01835251 General lubrication.
GREASE
ABRASIVE PA-
--01831320 PER
A 400
--02212334 RAG
ROUND BRUSH Preparation of electri-

--02211842 No.4 cal contact surfaces.
--02211831 BRUSH No.16
CAN OF
Preparation of SF6
--01861262 ISOPROPANOL
seals.
(1 l)
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TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION

High voltage switchgear
S U M M A R Y
of PRODUCT SAFETY SHEETS

for equipment * manufactured by
ALSTOM T&D - AHT
SUBJECT Reference N° Revision Remarks
Summary PS 0000/A 03
Working environment PS 0001/A 02
Handling Operations PS 0002/A 02
Pressurized Equipment PS 0003/A 02
SF6 : Use and Handling. PS 0004/A 02 Not applicable to pneumatically

operated circuit breakers
Chemicals PS 0005/A 02
Electrical Equipment PS 0006/A 02
Machinery PS 0007/A 03
Operation PS 0008/A 03
Maintenance PS 0009/A 03
* : excluding lightning arresters.
PS 0000/A 03 G. BERNARD 1998-08-12 Ch. MANIN 29/08/98 1/1

Sheet N° Revision Written by Date Signature Approved by Date Signature Page

SAFETY SHEET
WORKING
ENVIRONMENT
CAUSE OR ORIGIN OF HAZARD.
Any negligence as regards site organisation may cause an accident.
WORK REQUIREMENTS.
All remedial action, for all life-cycles of the equipment, must be carried out in a safe working environment.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
OBSERVE ALL GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS GOVERNING INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING AND

OPERATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENTLY ACCEPTED PRACTICES AS WELL AS THOSE LAID
DOWN IN THE DOCUMENTATION SUPPLIED WITH THE EQUIPMENT.
PS 0001/A 02 G. BERNARD 1998-08-12 P. VANDAME 98-08-28 1/2


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R O P N N G
G I O G
O T U I A N
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
N
I P A
L
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T T N I I
N L
K S L R A E P C
C N A A R T P Y
A A T T E N A C
P R S S P I R E
T N O A C R
I M S
1 Personnel :
- Appropriate clothing, gloves, helmet, safety boots,
harness, etc..
X X X X X X X
- The personnel concerned must be familiar with the
basic working regulations governing a given work
station: mechanical, dielectric, pressure hazards, etc..
2 Handling Equipment :
- This must be in good working order, regularly X X X X X X X
maintained, properly adjusted and compliant with the
standards in force in the country of use.
3 Tools in General :
- Only use tools appropriate to the type of work to be X X X X X
carried out.
4 Working Area :
- Make sure the floor is safe (free from oil, blunt
X X X X X
objects, etc.).
- The site must be properly demarcated and kept clear.
PS 0001/A 02 1996-03-18 1998-08-12 2/2

Sheet N° Revision 1st issue Revision date Page

SAFETY SHEET
HANDLING OPERATIONS
CAUSE OR ORIGIN OF HAZARD .
Any handling operation may involve danger : - for the personnel,
- for the equipment being handled,

- for the installations or equipment in the vicinity .
WORK REQUIREMENTS.
As a general rule, handling operations must be carried out by personnel familiar with the basic handling
regulations, using equipment in good working order, and wearing the appropriate protective clothing or
equipment.
Ensure that the condition of the cases is such that they can be safely handled (state of the wood, shock-
resistance, etc.).

PS 0002/A 02 G. BERNARD 1998-08-11 F. PIRAUD 98-09-08 1/3


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R O P N N G
G I O G
O T U I A N
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
N
I P A
L
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T T N I I
N L
K S L R A E P C
C N A A R T P Y
A A T T E N A C
P R S S P I R E
T N O A C R
I M S
Handling operations must be carried out by personnel

X X X X X X X
familiar with the basic handling regulations.
Personnel must be qualified to operate lifting equipment,

X X X X X X X
cranes, overhead conveyors, etc..
Equipment in proper working order :

- Equipment must be checked and maintained regularly in
X X X X X X X
accordance with local regulations.
- All equipment must be properly housed.
Familiarity with the load to be handled (see details on the

X X X X X X X
case).
Use of the appropriate handling equipment :

- Type of sling(s),
X X X X X X X
- Correct slinging methods,
- Use of special ALSTOM handling equipment.
Follow the handling instructions on :

- the cases (pictorial symbols: centre of gravity, slinging X X X
points, etc.),
- the assembly instructions.
Compliance with the relevant work station safety instructions

X X X X X X
(proximity of electrical equipment).
Operator Safety :
- use of gloves, helmets, safety boots, etc., X X X X X X X
- loads not to be carried with personnel underneath.
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R O P N N G
G I O G
O T U I A N
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
N
I P A
L
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T T N I I
N L
K S L R A E P C
C N A A R T P Y
A A T T E N A C
P R S S P I R E
T N O A C R
I M S
Handling of insulating jackets at transport pressure (300 hPa

X X X
maximum).
Ensure that cases have not been damaged during handling

X
or prolonged storage.
Follow the stacking instructions. X X X
It is essential to open cases from the top and to take care

X
when unpacking.
Before handling any hydraulically operated component,

X X
bring oil pressure back to atmospheric pressure.
Before handling any mechanically operated component,

X X
disable the springs.
Bring insulating jacket working pressure back to transport

X X
pressure (300 hPa maximum).
PS 0002/A 02 1996-03-18 1998-08-11 3/3


SAFETY SHEET
PRESSURIZED EQUIPMENT
Our equipment includes gas pressure assemblies (SF6, nitrogen, air, etc.) or fluids (oil).
WORK REQUIREMENTS.
• Comply with the storage, transport and operating instructions supplied with our equipment.
• Before initial filling and pressurizing, check the overall condition of the shielding concerned :
- no signs of impact, splitting or chipping on the porcelain components, etc.,
- no visible damage to hoses and/or rigid pipes (cuts, folds, corrosion, etc.) or to fittings and metal
protection (accumulators, tank, etc.).

As a general rule, all work on pressurized equipment must be carried out by qualified personnel.
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1 Pressurized Equipment : General.
1.1 Comply with the assembly instructions shown on

X X X X X X X
both our equipment and the gas bottles.
1.2 Before starting work on any pressurized piece of

X X X X
equipment, make sure there is no pressure.
1.3 Before any handling, check to see how the

equipment is fixed to its frame and how the frame is X X X X
itself anchored.
1.4 High-pressure pipes must be fixed or otherwise

X X X X
made safe.
1.5 Before initial pressurization, check that all circuits

X X X X
are properly sealed.
1.6 Never tighten a pressure fitting. X X X X
1.7 Ensure that for every bolted connection for a volume

under pressure there is an appropriate and properly X X
fastened bolt at each relevant point.
1.8 It is strictly forbidden to lift or otherwise move a

piece of equipment inflated to a pressure in excess X X X X X
of 300 hPa of gas.
1.9 Before giving any orders to move equipment, check

visually or by ear that all the relevant pipe fittings X X X
are tight.
1.10 Comply with the standard instructions governing the

use of compressed gas bottles (e.g. keep the bottle X X X X X X X
away from any source of heat).
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2 SF6 Pressure Equipment.
2.1 See SF6 Safety Sheet. X X X X X X X
2.2 An effective pressure of 300 hPa, used for the

transport and storage of our products, is not X X X X X
regarded as a potential hazard.
2.3 Always fill the unit using the appropriate equipment,

X X X
which should include a safety valve.
2.4 Do not inflate over and above the prescribed

X X X
pressure.
2.5 It is strictly forbidden to release SF6 to atmosphere.

All discharged gas must without exception be X X X X X
recovered.
3 Hydraulic Equipment.
3.1 Circuit Purging.

This must be done under pressure. Use the X X
appropriate equipment.
3.2 Hydraulic Control Unit.

The doors must be kept shut except when control X X
tests are being carried out.
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SAFETY SHEET
SF6
Use and Handling
Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) is a gas which in its basic state is colourless, odourless and tasteless. It is not toxic,
but it cannot sustain life. It is a heavy gas that is dispersed slowly into the atmosphere.
In its natural state, SF 6 is delivered and stored in pressurized tanks (bottles or spheres) at a pressure of
approximately 20 bar at 20°C (in its liquid form) and complies with IEC standard 376.
However, under the effect of the electric arc, the SF 6 molecules break up and the elements mostly recombine
during cooling either due to extinction of the arc or by regeneration caused by the presence of active
absorbent charges within the circuit breaker.
Various chemical reactions, associated with the volatilization of the materials in contact with the electric arc,
create
powdereither fluoridized
; or again, in theorpresence
sulphurous secondary
of traces gas or
of water products or solid
moisture, productsacid
hydrofluoric in the form of dioxide.
or sulphur metallic fluoride
In the life-cycle of the equipment, SF 6 can be observed not only in its pure state, but also in its contaminated
state :
- the use of new SF6 for filling or adding,

- leaks under normal operating conditions,
- maintenance involving the opening of circuit breakers containing old SF6 (decomposition products),
- abnormal conditions (internal arc fault causing the shielding to break),
- circuit breaker recycling on end of life-cycle.
WORK REQUIREMENTS.
Follow the instructions for the transport of pressurized containers.
The storage of these containers is governed by the same storage regulations as compressed gas bottles :
- keep away from any source of heat and in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area,
- always fit a pressure reducing valve.


Whilst
irritate SF
the inskin,
6
its pure state and
the eyes is not toxic,
the the decomposition
mucous products
membranes; and have varying
in massive amountsdegrees of toxicity.
may cause seriousThey may
lesions
(oedema, heart failure, circulatory disorders and unconsciousness).
However, very rapidly and before there is any real danger, signs such as a pungent smell, irritation of the
mucous of the nose, the eyes and the mouth will give a warning and the personnel concerned will have
sufficient time to take the necessary safety actions.
Where the gas is used or handled within enclosed premises, ensure adequate ventilation, especially low down.
If the gas is inhaled, the area concerned must be evacuated immediately.
Under normal operating conditions, leaks are exceptionally minor and not critical, even when the gas contains
impurities (due to the regenerating filters in the circuit breaker).
Filling and where necessary topping up operations must be carried out using the appropriate tools.
During maintenance operations, or at the end of the life-cycle, dust inside the equipment must be removed by
a vacuum extractor and the operator should wear a mask. Gas recovery must be carried out using the
appropriate gas recovery equipment.
Gases and decomposition products must be treated and/or disposed of by specialist organizations.
Under extremely abnormal conditions (e.g. break in the shielding) in an enclosed space, individual protective
equipment is recommended.
Lastly, it is forbidden to smoke, drink, eat or keep food in the vicinity of open SF 6 equipment, whether indoors
or outside (harmful dust).

It is essential that both the fitter and the user read IEC Technical Report 1634 regarding the use and
handling of sulphur hexafluoride gas.
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Transport of SF6 X X
Pure SF6 X X X X X
Contaminated SF6 X X X
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SAFETY SHEET
CHEMICALS
Generally speaking, the products used for installation and commissioning are bought chemical products,
namely :
- Hydraulic oil - Grease - Loctite

- Touching-up paint - Isopropanol - Drying agents
These must be kept in their original packing and the tops replaced after use.
Some packing products require careful handling as they may contain preservatives.
WORK REQUIREMENTS.
As a general rule, chemical products must be used and stored away from any source of heat. Smoking is to be
avoided.
Avoid contact with the skin and any splashes to the eyes.
Take the basic health and safety precautions.
Products and packing must be destroyed in accordance with local environmental regulations.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Drying Agents X X X X X
Hydraulic Oil X X X X X X X
Consumables (Grease & Paint) (Isopropanol) X X X X X
Loctite X X
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SAFETY SHEET
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Our equipment is subjected to high and low tension loads that could expose the personnel to the risk of
electrocution.
WORK REQUIREMENTS.
The operating company is responsible for ensuring compliance with the safety instructions governing high
tension.
The basic regulations in respect of low tension installations must also be complied with.

All work on high-tension networks and low-tension installations must be performed by qualified operators
wearing personal protective clothing and using the appropriate tools and equipment.
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1 High Tension.
1.1 Comply with the regulations governing the work station. X X X X X
1.2 In the case of items equipped with capacitors, make

sure they are discharged prior to removal and short- X X
circuited while work is being carried out.
2 Low Tension.
2.1 Prior to any work on the low-tension circuit or

X X X X X
equipment, cut off the power supply.
2.2 When replacing an electrical component on the control

equipment, follow the safety instructions shown in the X X
"Machinery" safety sheet.
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SAFETY SHEET
M A C H I N E R Y
Our equipment contains moving parts (linkage, levers, etc.), reserve power (springs, accumulators, etc.)
and pressurized sheathing ; the associated hazards are dealt with in safety sheet "Pressurized Equipment"
PS 0003/A.
WORK REQUIREMENTS.
Follow the relevant ALSTOM operating and maintenance instructions.
Prior to any work on the control equipment and the motion transfer mechanism, disable the springs on
mechanically operated units and bring pressure back to zero for hydraulically operated units.

As a general rule, work on the control equipment and transmissions must be performed by qualified operators
wearing personal protective clothing and using the appropriate tools and equipment.
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1 Moving Parts.
1.1 Before any work is carried out on transmission

components, ensure that the control equipment has X X X X X
been deactivated.
2 Spring-operated Mechanism.
2.1 Before any work is carried out, cut off all power to the
X X X X X
reset motor.
2.2 Deactivate the opening and closing springs in

X X X X X
accordance with ALSTOM instructions.
2.3 Make sure that all safety rules are complied with while
X X X X X
the work is being carried out.
3 Hydraulic Mechanism.
3.1 Before any work is carried out, cut off power to the
X X X X X
motor pump.
3.2 Reduce the pressure of the hydraulic circuit to zero. X X X X X
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SAFETY SHEET
OPERATION
If the unit shows any sign of an unwanted condition, it must be examined by the user.
WORK REQUIREMENTS.
The operators concerned must be suitably qualified and must comply with the normal operating and
maintenance instructions issued by ALSTOM.
Depending on the severity of the fault observed, the necessary corrective measures must be taken, e.g :
- replenish the SF6 gas in the event of a leak,
- isolate the system in the event of a major malfunction.

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: Opening malfunction :

S
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S - to do with the sequencing chain, X X
A
C - following a mechanical fault.
G
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T External dielectric flash-over. X
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O X X
R - major leak (switch to 2nd threshold),
P
N - no 1st threshold alarm complement.
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I Use only the appropriate products recommended
W by ALSTOM. X X X X
Y
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P
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SAFETY SHEET
MAINTENANCE
• To ensure safe and unimpaired operation of the equipment, regular maintenance is essential.
Neglected maintenance can create hazards.
• Maintenance operations involve hazards that must be guarded against.
WORK REQUIREMENTS.
• Comply with the maintenance programme and service intervals shown in the ALSTOM manuals.
• In addition, every maintenance operation must comply with the following requirements :
- it must be carried out by suitably qualified personnel,
- both the work involved and the associated hazards must be clearly identified beforehand,
- the tools and equipment used (standard or specific to ALSTOM) must be appropriate and in proper
working order,
- any replacement parts must be ALSTOM parts.

• Refer to the relevant SAFETY sheets.
• The safety instructions below are general and not exhaustive. They should therefore be modified and/or
supplemented for all specific maintenance operations to be carried out.
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Identify the equipment to be worked on and ensure it is

X X X
switched off.
Obtain as much information as possible from the user

X X X
regarding the condition of the unit.
Check that the unit is earthed both upstream and

X X X
downstream.
Demarcate the work area. X X X
Ensure that the operator is equipped with the personal

protective clothes and equipment required (safety glasses, X X X
gloves, safety boots, harness, etc.).
Ensure that the equipment used is compliant and in good

condition (scaffolding, slings, suspended platforms, electrical X X X
equipment, tools, etc.).
Ensure that the safety instructions in respect of each

X X X
particular hazard are complied with.
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Appareillage haute tension
QUALITÉ - QUALITY
Critère d'Acceptation ENVIRONNEMENT - ENVIRONMENT
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
SÉCURITÉ - SECURITY
ÉMETTEUR - TRANSMITTER : N° CRITÈRE D’ACCEPTATION

Qual. Q4. Montage ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA NUMBER
QUALITY DEPARTEMENT CA 103 141 3
21/01/2003 INDICE : 004
OBJET - TITLE :
DISJONCTEUR GL314 À COMMANDE MÉCANIQUE FK3.1 - MONTAGE SITE
GL314 CIRCUIT BREAKER WITH FK3.1 SPRING MECHANISM - SITE ERECTION
- DESTINATAIRES - EXEMPLARIES :
Responsable Coordination Technique (ATTENCIA Bernard)
Responsable Groupe devis techniques (THION René)
Responsable Groupe Notices (LABADIE Jean-Claude)
Responsable Qualité montage (JEULIN Michèle)
Responsable Ventes aux licenciés (VENARD Pierre)
Pas de poste OPM en diffusion
Rédacteur(s) : Approbateur(s) : Vérificateur(s) :

Drafter visa Approver visa Supervisor visa
HYNAUX Patrick MARTIN Joseph ALLAIRE Xavier
Signé le 20/01/2003 Signé le 21/01/2003 Signé le 21/01/2003
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N° d’Instruction-Instruction Date d’émission-Ist issue Indice-Revision Date de révision Page- Sheet
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confidentiel, il ne peut être communiqué à des tiers ni utilisé ou reproduit confidential basis and may not be passed on to third parties, used or
qu’en stricte conformité d’autorisations expresses préalables. reproduced except in exact accordance with prior express permission.

VALIDITÉ
VALIDITY
DISJONCTEUR
CIRCUIT BREAKER
: GL314
PRESSION SF6 : Pre = 0,75 - 0,85 MPa (absolue)

SF6 PRESSURE
COMMANDE : MÉCANIQUE FK 3.1

MECHANISM : FK3.1 SPRING MECHANISM
DÉFINITION DES DURÉES TIME DEFINITION

DURÉE DE FERMETURE : Intervalle de temps entre CLOSING TIME : Interval of time between
l'instant de mise sous tension du circuit de fermeture energizing the closing circuit and the instant when
et l'instant où les contacts se touchent dans tous les the contacts touch in all poles.
pôles.
DURÉE D'OUVERTURE : Intervalle de temps entre OPENING TIME : Interval of time between the
l'instant de mise sous tension du déclencheur et instant of energizing the opening release and the
l'instant de la séparation des contacts d'arc sur tous instant when the arcing contacts have separated in
les pôles (ou des contacts du simulateur all poles (or simulator contacts controled by the
commandés par la charge fictive). dummy load).
DURÉE D'OUVERTURE-FERMETURE : Intervalle OPEN-CLOSE TIME : Interval of time between the

de temps entre l'instant de séparation des contacts instant when the arcing contacts have separated in
dans tous les pôles, et l'instant où les contacts se all poles and the instant when the contacts touch in
touchent dans le premier pôle pendant une the first pôle during a reclosing operation (reclosing
manoeuvre de refermeture (refermeture : l'appareil : the equipment is automatically reclosed after a
est refermé automatiquement après un intervalle de predetermined interval of time –220 ms-).
temps prédéterminé -220 ms-).
DURÉE DE FERMETURE-OUVERTURE : Intervalle CLOSE OPEN TIME : Interval of time between the
de temps entre l'instant où les contacts se touchent instant when the contacts touch in the first pole
dans le premier pôle pendant une manoeuvre de during a closing operation, and the instant when the
fermeture, et l'instant où les contacts d'arc sont arcing contacts have separated in all poles during
séparés dans
d'ouverture quitous les suite.
lui fait pôles pendant la manoeuvre the subsequent opening operation.
ÉCART DE SIMULTANÉITÉ ENTRE PÔLES : Pour la DEVIATION BETWEEN POLES : For the same
même manoeuvre, différence de temps maximale entre operation maximum deviation between the instants
les instants où les contacts de pôles se touchent à la when the poles contacts touch during the closing
fermeture et différence de temps maximale entre les operation and maximum deviation between the
instants de séparation des contacts des pôles à instants when the poles contacts are separated
l'ouverture. during the opening operation.
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DURÉES DE FONCTIONNEMENT (en ms à tension assignée)

MECHANICAL OPERATING TIMES ( in ms at rated voltage)
DURÉES DES CHAMBRES

TIMINGS OF CHAMBERS
MANOEUVRE Minimum Maximum

OPERATION
Fermeture - Closing 82 102
Ouverture O1/O2 - Opening O1/O2 16 26
Ouverture par bobine MU avec relais – Opening with minimum 35 70
voltage coil with relay
Fermeture par relais TEC - Closing with relay TEC 87 112
Fermeture par relais Allen Bradley - Closing with relay Allen Bradley 94 122
Fermeture par relais RE3000 - Closing with relay RE3000 106 132
Ouverture par relais TEC O1/O2 - Opening with relay TEC O1/O2 20 40
Ouverture par relais Allen Bradley O1/O2 - Opening with relay 31 54
Allen Bradley O1/O2
Ouverture par relais RE3000 O1/O2 - Opening with relay RE3000 37 63
O1/O2
Fermeture de CO - Closing of CO 82 102
Ouverture de CO - Opening of CO 30 50
CO 35 65
1ère Ouverture de O-CO - 1 st Opening of O-CO 16 26
Fermeture de O-CO - Closing of O-CO 82 102
2ème Ouverture de O-CO - 2nd Opening of O-CO 30 50
DURÉES DES CONTACTS AUXILIAIRES

TIMINGS OF AUXILIARY CONTACTS
TYPE DE CONTACT - MANOEUVRE Minimum Maximum

TYPE CONTACT - OPERATION
Type a / Fermeture de CO - Closing of CO 82 110
Type b / Fermeture de CO - Closing of CO 67 92
Type a / Ouverture de CO - Opening of CO 24 54
Type b / Ouverture de CO - Opening of CO 34 64
Type a / 1ère Ouverture de O-CO - 1 st Opening of O-CO 10 30
Type b / 1ère Ouverture de O-CO - 1 st Opening of O-CO 20 40
Type a / Fermeture de O-CO - Closing of O-CO 82 110
Type b / Fermeture de O-CO - Closing of O-CO 67 92
Type a / 2ème Ouverture de O-CO - 2nd Opening of O-CO 24 54
Type b / 2ème Ouverture de O-CO - 2nd Opening of O-CO 34 64
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ÉCART ENTRE POLES (en ms à tension assignée)

DEVIATIONS BETWEEN POLES (in ms at rated voltage)
MANOEUVRE Maximum
OPERATION
Fermeture – Closing réseau network 50 Hz 5
réseau network 60Hz 4
Ouverture - Opening 3
DURÉES DE REARME (en s à tension assignée)

CHARGING TIME (in s at rated voltage)
Tension Moteur en Maximum

V
Motor Voltage in V
toutes 12
all
RESISTANCE DE CONTACT DU CIRCUIT PRINCIPAL (avec prise de courant)

(en sous courant continu de 100A)
MAIN CIRCUIT RESISTANCE (with HV terminal)
(in with a 100A direct courrent)
Type de chambre Maximum

Type of chamber
105 /4 48
105/ 5 50
105/ 7 52
105/ 11 50
105/ 12 52
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 Manual operations

FK 3-1 / FK 3-06 motor-wound spring
operating mechanism
Manual operations
FK 3-1 / 3-06 motor-wound spring

operating mechanisms
for outdoor circuit breakers
Administered by First issued Written by Released by
SEH 15.01.1998 E. Suter/TMA-SEH /hz E. Suter, TMA-SEH / 21.5.2003
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FK 3-X motor-wound spring operating mechanism for outdoor circuit breaker
Contents Page
Introduction 3
Safety 3
Manual operations possible 6
Preparation of operating mechanism for manual opera- 9

tions
Slow closing 14
Slow opening 16
Manual discharge of closing spring 19
Final steps after manual operations are complete 23
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Introduction
This manual describes the following manual operations:

• Slow closing
• Slow opening
• Manual discharge of closing spring
Manual operations as described in these instructions are not necessary in

the course of installation or in normal circuit breaker operation.
The circuit breaker can be slowly closed or slowly opened as required for
adjustment and inspection purposes.
In order to remedy a problem after improper manipulations or in case of

circuit breaker malfunctions, the equipment can be slowly closed or slowly
opened or the closing spring can be manually discharged.
Safety
The 70.00 motor-wound spring operating mechanisms feature state-of-the-

art design and high operational reliability. They can nevertheless pose a
hazard if used improperly.
The circuit breaker operator must therefore ensure that assigned personnel
• Is familiar with locally and nationally applicable safety and accident-
prevention regulations, particularly as applicable to high-voltage
switchgear and other high-voltage equipment
• Is aware of and comply with the contents of these instructions
• Has received technical training on circuit breakers, including operating
mechanisms
• Observes safety instructions affixed to the apparatus
• Has the duty immediately to report any changes that interfere with safety
Necessary conditions • The circuit breaker is in open position.

for performance of • The circuit breaker is earthed on both sides.
manual operations • The control voltage is disconnected.
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Safety: general Manipulations not in compliance with these instructions pose hazards for
•
the personnel involved as well as for the motor-wound spring operating

mechanism.
Manipulations on the motor-wound spring operating mechanism that do

•
not comply with the FK 3-X instructions create a danger of death or injury
to the person performing them. Damage to the motor-wound spring op-
erating mechanism may also result.
DANGER Perform only manipulations that comply with the instructions for
•
FK 3-X motor-wound spring operating mechanisms.
Personal safety when The closing spring is charged after the control voltage is disconnected.
•
performing manipu- Inadvertent switching operations are possible while performing manipu-
lations on the oper- lations on the operating mechanism even though the control voltage is
ating mechanism disconnected.
Injury may result from touching parts that are moving.

•
WARNING To discharge the springs, use manual releases to open, close and
•
reopen with the control voltage disconnected.
Spring operating mechanisms with undervoltage releases open immedi-

•
ately when the control voltage is disconnected.
This can lead to injury when performing manipulations in the spring

•
operating mechanism.
WARNING Disable the undervoltage release to prevent unforeseen opening

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operations.
When the motor voltage is turned on, the motor immediately begins to
•
wind the closing spring.
Injury may result from touching parts that are moving and/ or spring-
•
driven.
WARNING When turning on the control voltage, keep body parts away from
•
parts of the equipment that are moving and/ or spring-driven.
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Product safety If the spring operating mechanism is operated with no circuit breaker, the
•
total energy is released inside the spring operating mechanism.
Damage to the operating mechanism may result.

•
CAUTION Operate the spring operating mechanism only with the circuit
•
breaker coupled to it.
If the gas pressure of the circuit breaker is lower than the minimum value
•
for mechanical switching operation (listed on the warning plate in the

spring operating mechanism), an excessively high energy is released in-
side the spring operating mechanism.
Damage to the circuit breaker and the spring operating mechanism may
•
result.
CAUTION Operate the spring operating mechanism only with a circuit breaker
•
having a gas pressure higher than the minimum value for mechani-
cal switching operation.
Dust inside the spring operating mechanism can interfere with the func-
•
tioning of moving parts such as latches, rollers and shafts and can impair
the performance of electrical equipment.
Malfunctions and damage to the spring operating mechanism may result.

•
CAUTION Always keep the inside of the spring operating mechanism free of
•
dust. Always close the cabinet door in correct fashion to bar the en-
try of dust.
The use of cleansers, rust-preventing oil or sprays can lead to heavy build-
•
ups of gum.
This can interfere with the functioning of the spring operating mechanism.
•
CAUTION Use only mechanical cleaning aids when performing cleaning

•
and/ or corrective
be carried out in maintenance. If relubrication
compliance with the FK 3-Xislubrication
necessary,instruc-
it must
tions.
Moisture inside the spring operating mechanism leads to condensation

•
and subsequent corrosion of steel parts.
Malfunctions and damage to the spring operating mechanism may result.

•
CAUTION The heating (anticondensation feature) must always be in opera-

•
tion, regardless of where the circuit-breaker is installed.
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operating mechanism
Manual operations possible
Operating mecha- •
The motor-wound spring operating mechanism as delivered is mounted
nism not coupled on the circuit breaker as described in the installation manual.
• If the as-delivered condition of the uncoupled operating mechanism has
been modified in error, the following manual operations can be per-
formed in order to restore the as-delivered condition.
➁ Manual discharge
➀
of closing spring
g g
n
w i n
w i
o
l n o
l n
S e
p S e
p
o o
➃ ➂
If Action
Fig. ➀ Closing spring discharged; circuit • No action (as-
breaker position indicator OPEN delivered condition)
Fig. ➁ Closing spring charged; circuit breaker • Manually discharge
position indicator O PEN closing spring
Fig. ➂ Closing spring discharged; circuit • Slowly open
breaker position indicator CLOSED 1)
Fig. ➃ Closing spring charged; circuit breaker 1. Slowly open
position indicator CLOSED 1) 2. Manually discharge
closing spring
Note 1) If the spring operating mechanism has been operated with no circuit
breaker, consult the manufacturer to identify any possible damage.
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 FK 3-1 / FK 3-06 motor-wound spring

Manual operations
operating mechanism
Operating mecha- • The following manual operations can be performed for inspection pur-
nism mounted on poses and to remedy problems:
circuit breaker and
coupled
➁ Manual discharge
of closing spring
➀
g g g g

w n
i w n w n
i w n
i i
l
S e
o n l
o l
S s
o l
S e
o n l
o l
S s
o
p c p c
o o
➃ ➂
If Action
Fig. ➀ Closing spring discharged,
circuit breaker position indi-
cator O PEN • Slowly close
• For inspection and ad-
justment
Fig. ➁ Closing spring charged, circuit
breaker position indicator
OPEN • Slowly close
justment • Manually discharge closing
• Circuit breaker must not spring
be closed
Fig. ➂ Closing spring discharged,
circuit breaker position indi-
cator CLOSED • Slowly open
justment
Fig. ➃ Closing spring charged, circuit
breaker position indicator
CLOSED • Slowly open
justment
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Manual operations
operating mechanism
Spring position indi- • If the spring position indicator or the circuit breaker position indicator is
cator and circuit in an intermediate position, there is a defect in the spring operating
breaker position indi- mechanism or the circuit breaker.
cator in an intermedi- •
Before performing manual operations, consult the manufacturer in order
ate position to diagnose the fault and determine how to remedy it.
Possible positions of the position indicators
Spring position indicator in inter- Circuit breaker position indicator in

mediate position intermediate position
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Manual operations
operating mechanism
Preparation of operating mechanism for manual operations
Prepare cabinet If Action
Horizontal rear panel mounting Remove side panels 78.01

•
Remove side panel lock nuts 78.20

•
Swing side panel 78.01 outward and

•
pull down
Vertical rear panel mounting Unscrew roof mounting screws 78.18
•
and lift off roof 78.02
Horizontal mounting shown
78.02
78.18
78.07
78.01
78.19
78.20
78.01 Side panel 78.18 Roof mounting screws

78.02 Roof 78.19 Cover panel
78.07 Lifting lugs 78.20 Side panel lock nuts
Disable manual re- • The manual releases can be inadvertently actuated when performing
leases manipulations on the spring operating mechanism.
• Injury may result from performing manipulations on the spring operating

mechanism without disabling the manual releases.
WARNING • Disable the manual releases to prevent inadvertent manual ac-

tuation of the spring operating mechanism.
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operating mechanism
If Action
Spring operating mechanism The manual releases are normally dis-

without undervoltage release abled.
If not:
Spring operating mechanism • Unscrew M6 screws.
with undervoltage release, with • Slide manual release disabling feature
integral disabling device 70.58 as shown by arrow until manual
releases are disabled.
• Retighten M6 screws.
Spring operating mechanism Manual release disabling feature 70.58 is

with undervoltage release, with- normally not installed in this version.
out disabling feature • Install manual release disabling device
70.58 and slide as shown by arrow
until manual releases are disabled.
• Tighten M6 screws.
Manual release disabling device
70.13
70.58
70.07
M6
70.58 Manual release disabling 70.13 Manual TRIP release

device
70.07 Manual CLOSE release
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operating mechanism
Disable undervolt- • If the spring operating mechanism is equipped with undervoltage releases
age release and slow closing or slow opening is necessary, disable the undervoltage
release.
If Action
Undervoltage release without dis-

abling device
• Insert hooked end of disabling de-
vice 71.20 and pull magnet out to
the stop.
• Then gently tighten the nut by hand.
71.20 Nut
71.20 Undervoltage release dis-

abling device
Undervoltage release with integral • Turn disabling lever from service

disabling device position to disabled position.
Disabling lever in service position
Disabling lever in disabled position
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operating mechanism
Disable closing latch The closing latch can be inadvertently actuated when performing ma-
•
if closing spring is nipulations on the spring operating mechanism.

charged
Injury may result from performing manipulations on the spring operating

•
mechanism with the closing spring charged and the closing latch not
disabled.
WARNING Disable the closing latch in order to prevent inadvertent manual

•
actuation of the spring operating mechanism.
Insert disabling device 70.71 of closing latch 70.05 and fix to the axle of
•
manual TRIP release 70.13.
70.05
70.13
70.05 Closing latch 70.71

70.13 Manual TRIP release
70.71 Closing latch disabling
device
Remove safety plate Remove safety plate 70.48.

•
70.48
70.96
70.48 Safety plate 70.96 Securing screw
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operating mechanism
Install closing spring Place closing spring discharging device 71.15 on securing screw 70.96
•
discharging device and the lip of front chassis panel 70.85.

Then turn tie rod 71.08 clockwise by hand until distance sleeve 71.07 of
•
the device comes to bear on guide socket 70.95.
70.26
71.07
70.95
70.85
70.96
71.08
71.09
70.26 Closing chain 71.07 Distance sleeve

70.85 Front chassis panel 71.08 Tie rod
70.95 Guide socket 71.09 Hex nut
70.96 Securing screw
Relieve load on chain Turn the tie rod clockwise about four more turns to charge closing spring
•
further. The chain now bears no load.
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operating mechanism
Slow closing
The spring operating mechanism has been made ready fo r manual

operations.
Operating condition
of circuit breaker and Positions of position indicators
operating mechanism
Spring position indicator shows closing Circuit breaker position indica-

spring discharged or charged tor shows OPEN
Tools required 70.71 Closing latch disabling device

70.72 Slow-movement device
71.15 Closing spring discharging device
70.58 Manual release disabling plate 1)
71.20 Undervoltage release disabling device 1)
1) Required only for a spring operating mechanism equipped with an un-
dervoltage release but no integral disabling feature
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Manual operations
operating mechanism
Install slow- • Lay support plate 70.73 of slow-movement device 70.72 on upper right
movement device distance sleeve 70.76 and bring to bear against operating mechanism
chassis.
•
Engage hook 70.74 of slow-movement device with pin 70.77 of support
latch 70.78.
Manual closing • Turn hex nut 70.75 clockwise until support latch 70.78 of roller lever
70.11 comes to rest against trip latch 70.16 with an audible “snap”.
• As slow closing proceeds, trip spring 70.20 is simultaneously charged.
Stop sleeve 70.80 prevents overwinding.
• The circuit breaker position indicator now shows CLOSED.
70.75
70.11 70.73
70.78 70.76
70.74 70.80
70.77
70.16
70.11 Roller lever 70.76 Distance sleeve

70.16 Trip latch 70.77 Pin
70.73 Support plate 70.78 Support latch
70.74 Hook 70.80 Stop sleeve
70.75 Hex nut
Operating condition
Positions of position indicators
after slow closing
Spring position indicator shows closing Circuit breaker position indi-

spring discharged or charged cator shows CLOSED, trip
spring charged
Remove slow- • Turn hex nut 70.75 counterclockwise until hook 70.74 is relieved of
movement device enough load to allow removal of slow-movement device 70.72.
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operating mechanism
Slow opening
The spring operating mechanism has been made ready f or manual

operations.
Verify operating state

spring operating
mechanism

spring discharged or charged tor shows CLOSED, trip spring
charged

70.72 Slow-movement device
71.20 Undervoltage release disabling device 1)
Install slow- • Lay support plate 70.73 of slow-movement device 70.72 on upper right
movement device distance sleeve 70.76 and bring to bear against operating mechanism
chassis.
• Engage hook 70.74 of slow-movement device with pin 70.77 of support
latch 70.78.
Relieve load on trip • Use tool to turn hex nut 70.75 clockwise until the torque increases, sig-
latch nalling that the load on trip latch 70.16 has been relieved.
70.75
70.11
70.73
70.74
70.76
70.77 70.80
70.78
70.16

70.75 Hex nut
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operating mechanism
Re-enable manual • Unscrew M6 screws.

releases • Slide manual release disabling device 70.58 as shown by arrow.
• Tighten M6 screws.
70.13
70.58
70.07
M6

device
Manual opening • Use manual TRIP release 70.13 to release trip latch 70.16.
• Simultaneously turn nut 70.75 counterclockwise until support latch 70.78
of roller lever 70.11 has moved past trip latch 70.16.
• Continue turning nut 70.75 counterclockwise until the load on hook
70.74 is relieved.
• At the end of this procedure, trip spring 70.20 is discharged and circuit
breaker position indicator 70.52 shows “circuit breaker O PEN”.
70.75
70.11 70.73
70.74 70.76
70.77 70.80
70.78
70.16

70.75 Hex nut
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operating mechanism
Remove slow- • Turn hex nut 70.75 counterclockwise until the load on hook 70.74 is
movement device relieved enough that slow-movement device 70.72 can be removed.
Disable manual re- • Unscrew M6 screws.

leases • Slide manual release disabling device 70.58 as shown by arrow until
manual releases 70.07 and 70.13 are disabled.
• Retighten M6 screws.
70.13
70.58
70.07
M6

device
Operating state of

spring operating Positions of position indicators
mechanism after slow
opening

spring discharged or charged tor shows OPEN, trip spring
discharged
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operating mechanism
Manual discharge of closing spring
The operating mechanism has been made ready fo r manual o p-

erations.
Verify operating state

spring operating
mechanism
Spring position indicator shows Circuit breaker position indicator

spring charged shows OPEN, trip spring discharged

71.16 Motor limit switch disabling plate
Place motor limit • Using open-end wrench 71.12 (S = 12 mm), turn the square shaft of the
switch
spring in “closing
discharged” spring position indicator counterclockwise.
position
FK 3-1 shown
71.12
71.16 FK 3-1 shown
71.16 Motor limit switch disabling plate 71.12 Open-end wrench

(S=12)
Block motor limit • Using the open-end wrench, turn the shaft until motor limit switch dis-
switch in “closing abling plate 71.16 can be engaged with the motor limit switch bracket
spring discharged” and the axis of the motor limit switch lever as shown in the drawing.
position Blocking the switch in this way prevents the auxiliary switch from rotating
back into the starting position.
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operating mechanism
Release return stop Unscrew return stop clamp shackle screw 71.13 one turn.
•
70.98
70.02
FK 3-1 shown
71.13
70.02 Return stop 71.13 Clamp shackle screw

70.98 Return stop clamp shackle
Turn back closing With the right hand, press crank flywheel 70.30 counterclockwise against
•
shaft the teeth of pinion shaft 70.97.

•
At the same time,until

counterclockwise using
thethe left thumb,
clearance turn motor
between roller shaft
70.28pinion 70.56
and closing
latch 70.05 is approx. 20-30 mm.
70.28
70.05
FK 3-1 shown
70.56
70.97
70.30
70.05
70.28 Closing
Roller latch 70.56
70.97 Pinion
Pinion shaft
70.30 Crank wheel
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operating mechanism
Discharge spring • Turn tie rod 71.08 of closing spring discharging device 71.15 counter-
clockwise to discharge the closing spring. Crank flywheel 70.30 will turn
counterclockwise.
•
Continue turning tie rod 71.08 until closing spring discharging device
71.15 is free and can be withdrawn.
71.15
71.08
71.08 Tie rod 71.15 Closing spring discharging de-

vice
Operating state of

spring operating Positions of position indicators
mechanism after
manual discharge of The spring operating mechanism now has no stored energy. The indicators
closing spring stand as shown below.
Spring position indicator shows closing Circuit breaker position indicator

spring discharged shows OPEN, trip spring dis-
charged

Set return stop •

Tighten clamp shackle screw 71.13 to 5Nm ±10%.
• The return stop will not function properly if the clamp shackle screw is
not tightened to the specified torque.
• If the closing spring is being charged with the hand crank under these
conditions and the hand crank is let go before the end position is
reached, it will turn backwards at high speed. Injury may result.
• After performing manipulations on the return stop, tighten the

WARNING
clamp shackle mounting screw to a torque of 5 Nm ±10%.
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operating mechanism
The return stop will not function properly if the clamp shackle screw is
•
not tightened to the specified torque.
If
•
the closing spring is being charged by the motor under these condi-
tions and the motor voltage drops out, the closing spring will discharge
by turning the gearing backwards. Damage to the operating mechanism
may result.
After performing manipulations on the return stop, tighten the

•
CAUTION
clamp shackle mounting screw to a torque of 5 Nm ±10%.
Re-enable motor limit Remove motor limit switch disabling plate 71.16 so that the motor limit
•
switch switch can function again.
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operating mechanism
Final steps after manual operations are complete
Verify that circuit •

Before performing the final actions, verify that the circuit breaker is in
breaker is OPEN OPEN position.
Remove closing latch • If installed (slow closing or opening with closing spring charged), remove
disabling device closing latch disabling device 70.71.
Remove closing • If closing spring discharging device 71.15 is installed (slow closing or
spring discharging opening with closing spring charged), turn tie rod 71.08 counterclock-
device wise until closing chain 70.26 is under load again and closing spring
discharging device 71.15 is free and can be withdrawn.
70.26
71.15
71.08
70.26 Closing chain 71.08 Tie rod

71.15 Closing spring discharging
device
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operating mechanism
Spring operating • Re-enable the undervoltage release.

mechanisms with
undervoltage release
If Action
Undervoltage release without

disabling feature
• Remove undervoltage release dis-

abling device 71.20.
71.20
Undervoltage release with inte-

gral disabling feature
Disabling lever in service position

• Turn disabling lever from disabled
position to service position.
Disabling lever in disabled posi-

tion
71.20 Undervoltage release
disabling feature
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operating mechanism
• Remove manual release disabling device.
• Manual release disabling feature

70.13 70.58 is normally not installed in this
version.
70.58 • Unscrew M6 screws and remove
manual release disabling device
70.07 70.58.
M6
70.58 Manual release disabling

device
70.13 Manual TRIP release
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operating mechanism
Final actions on cabi- • Reinstall side panels 78.01 and roof 78.02.
net
• Lay roof on cabinet and align so that dimensions A, B, C, D are within a
tolerance of ±1 mm. The cabinet may have to be straightened in order
to attain the specified tolerance.
• Tighten roof mounting screws. After tightening, check dimensions A, B,
C, D; correct if necessary.
78.03
78.18
78.02
78.02 Roof 78.03 Frame

78.18 Roof mounting screws
• Install side panels 78.01.

For proper sealing of side panels against cabinet rims, dimension E (side
panel to cabinet clearance) must be no greater than 5 mm.
78.01
78.01 Side panel
Restore to service • Connect control voltage.
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Maintenance
Instructions on the handling of used SF 6 gas
and decomposition products
Presentation
Introduction These maintenance directives incorporate measures for avoiding thehazards

involved in the application of SF 6 gas to switchgear.
Such directives are protective measures and recommendations for the user
of SF6 switchgear.
Fundamental Instructions for performance of work on SF6 gas switchgear are given in the
rules appropriate instruction manuals.
Switchgear may only be opened after the preparations for scavenging have
been completed.
Topic Page
Evacuation of SF6 gas apparatus 2
Opening--up SF6 gas switchgear 3
Recapitulation of important instructions 4
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Maintenance
Evacuation of SF6 gas apparatus
Principle and The table below gives the principle of evacuation of SF 6 gas apparatus and
precautions precautions to take :
Step Action Comment
1 De--energize apparatus, switch--
off where applicable and earth.
2 Connect the servicing unit to the
gas filling nipple by means of a
hose and using an adsorber filter.
3 Suck SF6 gas : Where switchgear with consider-
-- Into servicing unit or , able decomposition products is
involved, exhaust outdoors only
-- After having taken the ap-
propriate safety precautions, ex- through an adsober filter.
haust the gas outdoors (observe
the local regulations on emis-
sion).
4 Fill gas compartment if possible
with nitrogen or dry compressed
air at rated pressure and subse-
quently, discharge outdoors (if
possible through an adsorber fil-
ter).
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Maintenance
Opening--up SF6 gas switchgear
Precautions to take At the time of the opening--up SF6 gas switchgear, take the precautions be-
low :
S Open--up SF6 switchgear only after the gas has been evacuated and the
pressure inside the apparatus has been reduced to that of atmospheric pres-
sure.
S Put the ventilation system in operation or ensure that fresh air circulates
in some other manner when switchgear which contains decomposition prod-
ucts is opened (e.g. circuit--breaker).
S Wear suitable fresh air breathing apparatus if there is even the slightest
possibility that personnel working on the equipment could be put in danger
through inhalation of hazardous amounts of gas vapor from powdery decom-
position products.
S
Wear special
contains overalls
powdery when working
decomposition on opened--up
products. SF 6 switchgear
After completing which
work remove
overalls.
S Avoid stirring--up dust and powder from SF6 switchgear. Difficult to remove
dust can be removed with dry non--fibrous rags. A vacuum cleaner should be
used to remove loose dust. Thevacuum cleaner filter should be able to retains
particles of a least 1 min size.
S Items (such as rags, vacuum cleaner, throw--away--overalls, gloves, etc.)
which come in contact with the decomposition products must be collected and
neutralized so that the dust cannot be transferred. Before getting rid of these
items neutralize in a 3 percent soda solution for 24 hours. verify the degree
of neutralization after 24 hours. When soda is added, no bubbles should be
result. If there are bubbles repeat the neutralization.
S Under all circumstances ensure that the decomposition products neither
come in contact with skin, eyes, clothes, nor that they are swallowed or in-
haled. Pay special attention to cleanliness of body, clothes and work--bench.
Dust or powder that comes in contact with skin must be washed away with
plenty of water.
It is advisable to wash face, neck, arms and hands with soap and plenty of
water before work--breaks and after stoppage of work.
S Avoid eating, drinking, smoking or storing eatables in rooms or outdoors
near to opened SF6 switchgear which may contain arc--decomposed powder.
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Maintenance
Recapitulation of important instructions
Reminder Pure, non--contaminated SF6 gas is non--poisonous. Electrical discharges

and fault--switching arcs will give rise to different grades of poisonous decom-
position products. In small amounts gaseous decomposition products pro-
duce -- within seconds and before any poisonous effects can take place --
warning symptoms, such as an unpleasant piercing odor, nasal, mouth and
eye irritations, which enable working personnel to withdraw to safety. Solid
decomposition products (powdery residues from switching) can cause skin
irritations. SF6 is about five times heavierthan air, and in theabsence of turbu-
lence, results in the gas collecting just above ground level and causing suf-
focation through a deficiency of oxygen.
Important The table below recapitulates the important instructions to follow at the time
instructions of handling of used SF6 gas and decomposition products :
No. Instruction
1 As soon as an unpleasant, piercing odor from decomposition
products becomes perceptible leave the substation room with-
out delay. enter the room only after thorough ventilation or when
wearing suitable oxygen breathing masks (with filtering or fresh
air device).
2 After disturbances, enter the substation room only after having
thoroughly aired the room or when wearingindependent of ambi-
ent--air operating oxygen breathing masks, or alternatively, after
verifying by measurement that the ambient air contains at least
17% volume of oxygen, especially if, one has to reckon with the
concentration of SF6 in hazardous amounts.
3 Enter rooms located below, and connected with the substation--
rooms after thorough ventilation only, or when wearing oxygen
breathing masks which operate independent of the ambient--air,
or alternatively, after having verified by measurement that the
ambient air contains at least 17% volume of oxygen.
4 Ensure that the room ventilation operates satisfactorily, whilst
maintenance work is being performed on SF 6 switchgear (dis-
charging and filling of gas, opening and cleaning of equipment).
5 When working on opened SF6 switchgear protect skin against
contact with gas and avoid swallowing or inhaling of gas. Ensure
body, clothing and work--bench cleanliness. Wear special work--
overalls and after completion of work discard latter.
6 Wash skin which comes in contact with powder deposits with
plenty of water. Before work--breaks and after work wash face,
neck, arms and hands thoroughly with soap and plenty of water.
7 Do not stir-- up powder deposits resulting from arc--switching.
Remove sticky powder with dry rags. Use suitable vacuum
cleaner with paper--filter to remove loose powder. Discard used
items and filter-- bags in such a manner that powder deposit does
not spread. Before discarding neutralize used items.
8 Avoid eating, drinkingand storing eatables inrooms with opened
SF6 switchgear which contains powder deposits.
03--1999 T51--251EN/01
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7/17/2019 3 01 1 Circuit Break.

GL314 Installation Manual

Administrator First issue Compiled by Approved by

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Product safety sheets Annexes

Technical characteristics L10--006EN/02

Description and operation

General description of the circuit--breaker L12--016EN/01

Description of the interrupting chamber L12--103EN/02

Pole operation (interrupting principle) L13--003EN/02

Operating device L14--007EN/01

SF 6 gas monitoring L20--001EN/04

Packaging -- Shipping and storage

Packaging -- Identification -- Storage L22--008EN/01

Erection general instructions T30--002EN/01

Tightening torques T31--001EN/02

Erection general procedures T31--003EN/01

Checking for presence of SF 6 gas in poles L31--059EN/01

Checking for presence of stop ring of the “fusible” L31--090EN/01

Support--frame assembly L31--113EN/01

Lifting and positionning the pole L31--201EN/02

Installing terminals with preparation of contact sur- L31--500EN/03

Installing the operating device L31--789EN/01

Calculation of the SF 6 gas filling pressure for using L31--901EN/02

Filling with SF 6 gas L32--007EN/01

Pre--commissioning inspections L34--004EN/04

Maintenance plan L51--003EN/03

Electrical wear limits L51--051EN/01

Electrical contact densimeter threshold inspection L51--107EN/01

Intervention on the operating device L51--302EN/01

Replacing the operating device FK3--1 L51--800EN/04

Tooling and accessories L60--010EN/02

Product safety sheets PS0000/A

Acceptance criteria CA 103 141/3/004

Manual operations (FK3--1) 48.020.181E

Instructions on the handling of used SF 6 gas and T51--251EN/01

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GL314 technical characteristics

Performances The table below gives the circuit--breaker performances :

Total break time ms 40  2

Continued on next page.

GL314 technical characteristics, continued

Description and operation

Circuit--breaker GL314 with spring operating mechanism FK3--1

Mark Component Page

Description and operation

Pole of the circuit --breaker

Interrupting The pole is comprised of an interrupting chamber (1) in a ceramic or compos-

Description and operation

Description and operation

Fastening The operating device is fastened on the housing (3).

Description and operation

D The interconnection terminals boards.

Description and operation

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Description and operation

Quenching medium The quenching medium is pressurized SF6 gas or -- in particular instances --

2 Fixed contact support