Eaton VCP-W Series Instructions For Installation/operation/maintenance/servicing

Also see for 120VCP-W25: Installation, operation and maintenance Instructions for installation, operation and maintenance

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6Instruction Booklet IB131006ENEffective March 2019Instructions for installation,operation, and maintenance of typeVCP-W vacuum circuit breakersEATON www.eaton.com1. Introduction1.1 Preliminary comments and safety pre-cautionsThis technical document is intended to cover most aspects associ-ated with the installation, operation, and maintenance of TypeVCP-W, VCPW-SE, VCP-WC,and VCPWND vacuum circuit breakers.It is provided as a guide for authorized and qualified personnel only.Please refer to the specific WARNING and CAUTION in Paragraph1.1.2 before proceeding past Section 1. If further information isrequired by the purchaser regarding a particular installation, applica-tion, or maintenance activity, an Eaton representative should becontacted.1.1.1 Warranty and liability informationNO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIESOF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY, ORWARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE,ARE MADE REGARDING THE INFORMATION, RECOMMENDATIONSAND DESCRIPTIONS CONTAINED HEREIN. In no event will Eaton beresponsible to the purchaser or user in contract, in tort (includingnegligence), strict liability or otherwise for any special, indirect, inci-dental, or consequential damage or loss whatsoever, including butnot limited to damage or loss of use of equipment, plant or powersystem, cost of capital, loss of power, additional expenses in theuse of existing power facilities, or claims against the purchaser oruser by its customers resulting from the use of the information anddescriptions contained herein.1.1.2 Safety precautionsAll safety codes, safety standards, and/or regulations must bestrictly observed in the installation, operation, and maintenance ofthis device.m WARNINGTHE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS INCLUDED AS PART OF THEPROCEDURAL STEPS IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE FOR PERSONNEL SAFETYAND PROTECTION OF EQUIPMENT FROM DAMAGE. AN EXAMPLE OF ATYPICAL WARNING LABEL HEADING IS SHOWN ABOVE TO FAMILIARIZEPERSONNEL WITH THE STYLE OF PRESENTATION. THIS WILL HELP TOINSURE THAT PERSONNEL ARE ALERT TO WARNINGS, WHICH MAYAPPEAR THROUGHOUT THE DOCUMENT. IN ADDITION, CAUTIONS AREALL UPPER CASE AND BOLDFACE AS SHOWN BELOW.m CAUTIONCOMPLETELY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MATERIAL PRESENTED INTHIS DOCUMENT BEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION, OPERATION,OR APPLICATION OF THE EQUIPMENT. IN ADDITION, ONLY QUALIFIEDPERSONS SHOULD BE PERMITTED TO PERFORM ANY WORK ASSOCIATEDWITH THE EQUIPMENT. ANY WIRING INSTRUCTIONS PRESENTED IN THISDOCUMENT MUST BE FOLLOWED PRECISELY. FAILURE TO DO SO COULDCAUSE PERMANENT EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.1.2 General informationThe purpose of this book is to provide instructions for unpack-ing, storage, use, operation, and maintenance of Type VCP-W,VCPW-SE, VCP-WC, and VCPW-ND vacuum circuit breakers. Thesecircuit breakers are horizontal drawout type removable interruptingelements designed for use in VacClad-W Metal-Clad switchgearand appropriate VCP-W modules. They provide reliable control andprotection for medium voltage electrical equipment and circuits. AllVCP-W circuit breaker elements are designed to ANSI Standards forreliable performance, ease of handling, and simplified maintenance.In addition, some VCP-W circuit breakers have been tested in accor-dance with IEC Standards for applications around the world.The VCPW-SE circuit breaker element is a VCP-W circuit breakerdesigned specifically for special environment applications and operat-ing conditions through 27 kV. The VCPW-ND circuit breaker elementis a narrow design VCP-W circuit breaker designed specifically foruse in 5 kV applications where floor space requirements wouldnot allow the industry standard 36 in. (914.4 mm) wide switchgear.From this point on, all circuit breaker elements will be referred to asType VCP-W unless the reference is specific to a particular design.The VCP-WC circuit breaker element is a VCP-W circuit breakerdesigned and tested for extra capabilities beyond one or more of thepreferred ratings of the applicable ANSI Standard.m WARNINGSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE OF THESE BREAKERS IS CONTINGENTUPON PROPER APPLICATION, CORRECT INSTALLATION, AND ADEQUATEMAINTENANCE. THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK MUST BE CAREFULLY READAND FOLLOWED IN ORDER TO OBTAIN OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE FORLONG USEFUL LIFE OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER ELEMENTS.m WARNINGTHE CIRCUIT BREAKERS DESCRIBED IN THIS BOOK ARE DESIGNED ANDTESTED TO OPERATE WITHIN THEIR NAMEPLATE RATINGS. OPERATIONOUTSIDE OF THESE RATINGS MAY CAUSE THE EQUIPMENT TO FAIL,RESULTING IN DEATH, BODILY INJURY, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.