Switchgear installationNOVA recloser, DAS switch, VCS-3 switch, and TVSsectionalizer installationRefer to the appropriate manual for complete installationinstructions as follows:• S260-60-1 DAS15, DAS27, and DAS38 Three-PhaseVacuum-Break Distribution Automation Switch Installationand Operation Instructions• S260-62-1 VCS-3 Three-Phase Vacuum-Break CapacitorSwitch Installation and Operation Instructions• S270-30-1 TVS15, TVS27, and TVS38 Time-VoltageSectionalizer Installation and Operation Instructions• S280-42-1 NOVA15, NOVA27, and NOVA38 Three-PhaseMicroprocessor-Controlled Installation and OperationInstructionsMount the switchgear to the substation frame on bothsides to support angles (Item 1). Use 1.25” hex headcapscrews (Item 9) and secure with lockwashers (Item 14)and .5” hex nuts (Item 13). See Figures 1 and 17.Figure 17. Attaching NOVA recloser, DAS switch, VCS-3switch, or TVS sectionalizer to substation frame.9, 13, 14Item 1Figure 16. Lifting instructions for the switchgear.OPENCLOSEACgBLiftingLugsMoving the switchgearThe switchgear is shipped palletized (bolted onto apallet). When moving with a fork truck/lift, the switchgearmust remain bolted to the pallet to avoid damage to thecontact position indicator.Lifting the switchgearFollow all approved safety practices when making hitchesand lifting the equipment. Lift the unit smoothly and donot allow the unit to shift.A: Sling height for 15 kV and 27 kV with 125 BIL units: 914 mm (36 in)Sling height for 27 kV with 150 BIL and 38 kV units: 1067 mm (42 in)B: Center of gravity (Cg) is approximately 100 mm (4 in) below plane of lowerterminals.WARNINGFalling equipment. Use the lifting lugs provided and followall locally approved safety practices when lifting andmounting the equipment. Lift the unit smoothly and do notallow the unit to shift. Improper lifting can result in severepersonal injury, death, and/or equipment damage. G106.3CAUTIONPersonal injury. Sheds on epoxy encapsulation havesharp edges. Wear protective gloves when handling theunit. Failure to do so can result in cuts and abrasions. T258.1CAUTIONTip-over hazard. High center of gravity. The substationframe is a top-heavy structure with the switchgearmounted. Secure the substation frame to the mountingpad before mounting the switchgear. Failure to complycan cause the unit to tip over, damaging the frame andswitchgear. T300.0CAUTIONTip-over hazard. High center of gravity. Use a 4-pointhitch to prevent switchgear from overturning during lift-ing operations. Improper lifting can result in personalinjury or equipment damage. T297.011SUBSTATION FRAME KNOVA59-1 AND KNOVA59-3 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MN280043EN January 2016