Eaton 380 VCP-W 16 Instructions For Installation, Operation And Maintenance

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I.B. 3A74792H08 Page 1Effective 0 9 / 2 0 14SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION1-1 PRELIMINARY COMMENTS AND SAFETY PRE-CAUTIONSThis technical document is intended to cover mostaspects associated with the installation, application,operation and maintenance of the VCP-W and VCP-WRVacuum Circuit Breakers. It is provided as a guide forauthorized and qualified personnel only. Please refer tothe specific WARNING and CAUTION in Section 1-1.2before proceeding. If further information is required bythe purchaser regarding a particular installation,application or maintenance activity, a Eatonrepresentative should be contacted.1-1.1 WARRANTY AND LIABILITYIN FORMATIONNO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY, ORWARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALINGOR USAGE OF TRADE, ARE MADE REGARDING THEINFORMATION, RECOMMENDATIONS ANDDESCRIPTIONS CONTAINED HEREIN. In no event willEaton be responsible to the purchaser or user incontract, in tort (including negligence), strict liability orotherwise for any special, indirect, incidental orconsequential damage or loss whatsoever, including butnot limited to damage or loss of use of equipment, plantor power system, cost of capital, loss of power, additionalexpenses in the use of existing power facilities, or claimsagainst the purchaser or user by its customers resultingfrom the use of the information and descriptionscontained herein.1-1.2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONSAll safety codes, safety standards and/or regulationsmust be strictly observed in the installation, operationand maintenance of this device.WARNINGTHE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS INCLUDED ASPART OF THE PROCEDURAL STEPS IN THISDOCUMENT ARE FOR PERSONNEL SAFETY ANDPROTECTION OF EQUIPMENT FROM DAMAGE. ANEXAMPLE OF A TYPICAL WARNING LABEL HEAD-ING IS SHOWN ABOVE IN REVERSE TYPE TOFAMILIARIZE PERSONNEL WITH THE STYLE OFPRESENTATION. THIS WILL HELP TO INSURE THATPERSONNEL ARE ALERT TO WARNINGS, WHICHMAY APPEAR THROUGHOUT THE DOCUMENT. INADDITION, CAUTIONS ARE ALL UPPER CASE ANDBOLDFACE AS SHOWN BELOW.CAUTIONCOMPLETELY READ AND UNDERSTAND THEMATERIAL PRESENTED IN THIS DOCUMENTBEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION, OPERATIONOR APPLICATION OF THE EQUIPMENT. INADDITION, ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONS SHOULD BEPERMIT-TED TO PERFORM ANY WORKASSOCIATED WITH THE EQUIPMENT. ANY WIRINGINSTRUCTIONS PRESENTED IN THIS DOCUMENTMUST BE FOLLOWED PRECISELY. FAILURE TO DOSO COULD CAUSE PERMANENT EQUIPMENTDAMAGE.1-2 GENERAL INFORMATIONThe purpose of this book is to provide instructions forunpacking, storage, use, operation and maintenance ofType VCP-W Drawout and Type VCP-WR Fixed 38kVVacuum Circuit Breakers. They are similar in many wayswith the main differences centering around thesecondary/primary connection methods and the mountingmethods used. The differences are specifically addressedin this book. The Type VCP-W is a horizontal drawout, rollon the floor type removable interrupter element. TheType VCP-WR is a fixed interrupter element with thecustomer responsible for all required operational andsafety interfaces. Designed to ANSI Standards forreliable performance, ease of handling, and simplifiedmaintenance, VCP-W and VCP-WR circuit breakersprovide reliable control and protection for electricalequipment and circuits. In addition, these technologicallyadvanced circuit breakers provide higher insulation levelsin less space, thus reducing the overall switchgear size.WARNINGSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE OF THESEBREAKERS IS CONTINGENT UPON PROPERAPPLICATION, CORRECT INSTALLATION ANDADEQUATE MAINTENANCE. THIS INSTRUCTIONBOOK MUST BE CAREFULLY READ ANDFOLLOWED IN ORDER TO OBTAIN OPTIMUMPERFORMANCE FOR LONG USEFUL LIFE OF THECIRCUIT BREAKERS.