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Intrusive LV Switchboards
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Non-Intrusive LV Switchboards
Note: These maintenance procedures require no shutdowns.

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ACB Chassis
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 ACB’s

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Busbar & Accessories

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Meters

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MCCB Checks

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 Power Distribution Units (PDU)

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Thermal Imaging Surveys

 Task
Intrusive LV Switchboards
Check function of all power meters before shutdown.
Check function of lamps and indicators.
Inspect locking devices for signs damage or worn.
Clean thoroughly, vacuum and full visual inspection of exterior and interior of all LV switchboards.
Inspect control wiring, relays, power supply units, timers, etc. where applicable.
Check electronic surge protection is intact where installed.
Verify control circuit fuse rating and continuity.
Check and torque test bolted electrical connections as necessary to specified levels.
ACB maintenance withdrawable or fixed, check contacts, arc chutes secondary injection, etc.
Visual inspection for signs of overheating or deterioration.
Final visual inspection to insure all clear after work completed.
Inspection of all panels for paint work damage and signs of corrosion.
Check battery tripping packs, battery integrity, signs of defects, etc.

Non-Intrusive LV Switchboards
Note: These maintenance procedures require no shutdowns.

Check function of all power meters before shutdown.

Check function of lamps and indicators.
Inspect locking devices for signs damage or worn.
Clean thoroughly, vacuum and full visual inspection of exterior only.
Visual inspections of control wiring, relays, power supply units, timers and fuse carriers.
Check electronic surge protection is intact where installed.
Visual inspection for signs of overheating or deterioration.
Inspection of all panels for paint work damage and signs of corrosion.
Check battery tripping, battery integrity, signs of defects.

ACB Chassis
Rack out ACB.
Clean/ vacuum internal chassis.
Check operation of safety shutters closing.
Check shutter locking devices are intact.
Check operation and position of contacts.
Operate padlocking system.
Grease clusters as necessary.
 ACB’s

Check general condition of the device.

Clean with diluents Henkel 273471, vacuum ACB.
Check filters clean/vacuum arc-chutes.
Visual check for contact wear.
Check auxiliary wiring insulation.
Check ACB locking devices.
Open/close manually.
Charge the device manually.
Secondary injection with FFT Kit, produce trip curve report.
Check earth fault protection/earth leakage protection.
Grease disconnect contacts as necessary.
MCCB trip test with report.

Busbar & Accessories

Visual inspection all Power bar runs
Check supports
Check alignment, straight runs, joint packs and directional change pieces
Check panel flanges, earth continuity etc.
Thermal image survey of complete runs

Meters

Voltage connections
CT connections
Modbus connections

MCCB Checks

Motor operator
Under voltage release
Power supply unit
Control relays
Fuse and fuse holders
 Power Distribution Units (PDU)

Clean thoroughly exterior and interior PDU switchboards

Check function of all power meters
Verify control circuit fuse rating and continuity
Check function of lamps and indicators
Check and torque test bolted electrical connections as necessary to specified levels
Check all cable connections for tightness and torque terminals
Visual inspection for signs of overheating or deterioration
Inspection of all panels for paint work damage and signs of corrosion
Inspection to insure all clear after work completed before fitting covers
All labeled secure in place

Thermal Imaging Surveys

Thermal imaging is becoming more common within preventive maintenance programs to help detect
excess heat in electrical components. It can be carried out while the system is under a full load with no
impact to operations. Thermal imaging technology can detect loose connections, corroded elements, short
circuits, overloaded circuits and busway-joint analysis. This non-invasive technique also allows to gather
data from a remote location, away from potentially dangerous situations.
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Every Six (06) Months
a general visual inspection should be carried out and insulators wiped clean. More frequent checks are
necessary if the breakers are exposed to a dust-laden atmosphere.
The operating mechanism should be lubricated after two years or on completion of 2,000 make-break
operation at lubrication points for a typical mechanism. After a specified number of operations, the
mechanism should be overhauled.

Constructions of the interruption unit are different for oil, SF6 or vacuum switchgear. Under normal service
conditions, vacuum interrupters need no maintenance but in the case of other arc-interrupting
media, special care needs to be taken as per the manufacturer’s instructions.
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