Eaton Cooper Power Series Operation And Installation Instructions Manual

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15TYPE VSA12,VSA12B,VSA16,VSA20,ANDVSA20A O P E R ATIONANDINSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS MN280063EN May 2017Service informationcautioNthis equipment requires routine inspection andmaintenance to ensure proper operation. if it is notmaintained, it can fail to operate properly. improperoperation can cause equipment damage and possiblepersonal injury. g105.1MaintenanceManualsMaintenance instructions for the VSA12, VSA12B, VSA16,and VSA20 reclosers can be found in Service InformationS280-45-5 Type VSA12, VSA16, and VSA20/800 MaintenanceInstructions.frequency of maintenanceTo assure proper and trouble-free operation, reclosers mustbe maintained when they have operated the equivalent of arelated duty cycle or before, see Table 4 in the Ratings andSpecifications section of this manual.otee:N ANSI® C37.61, Guide for the Application, Operation,and Maintenance of Automatic Circuit Reclosers,gives a procedure for converting the rated standardduty cycle into an equivalent duty cycle based on theactual operating duty of the recloser.If the recloser has not completed an equivalent dutycycle within ten years, an inspection must be made andany needed maintenance performed. Refer to ServiceInformation S280-45-5 Type VSA12, VSA16, and VSA20/800Maintenance Instructions for inspection and maintenanceprocedures.For additional information and specific maintenancerequirements, including periodic maintenance inspectionprocedures, refer to the maintenance manual.Testing operationThis recloser is used with microprocessor-based reclosercontrols. Refer to the control operation manual.warNiNgthis equipment is not intended to protect humanlife. follow all locally approved procedures and safetypractices when installing or operating this equipment.failure to comply can result in death, severe personalinjury, and equipment damage. g102.11. Check the data plate ratings. Make sure the ratingson the recloser data plate are correct for the plannedtesting.2. Test electrical open and close operation. Close andopen the recloser contacts using the microprocessorcontrol. Confirm that the contacts have closed andopened by:A. The OPEN/CLOSE contact position indicator, orB. By a continuity check between the recloserterminals.3. Test manual open, see Figures 14 and 15. Confirm thatthe contacts have opened by:A. The OPEN/CLOSE contact position indicator, orB. By a continuity check between the recloserterminalsC. A simple non-electric test of recloser operationwill assure that the operator mechanism andthe recloser linkage are functioning properly. Thefollowing procedure may be used prior to highvoltage connection:i. If the recloser is connected to a 120 or 240 Vacpower supply, pull out the fused disconnectswitch to prevent the spring charging motor fromrunning.ii. Make sure the electronic control is in theCONTROL LOCKOUT state.!!