Siemens WL Series Instruction & Installation Manual
Low voltage metal-enclosed switchgear
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- Page 1 Type WL Switchgear instruction & installation GUIDE Low Voltage Metal-Enclosed Switchgear Part # 11-C-9100-01 Rev. 1 Courtesy of NationalSwitchgear.com...
- Page 2 Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. The warranty contained in the contract between the parties is the sole warranty of Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. Any statements contained herein do not create new warranties or modify the existing warranty.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Type WL Low Voltage Metal-Enclosed Switchgear Table of Contents Introduction and Safety ......2 Electrical Connections . -
Page 4: Introduction And Safety
Warning - Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, maintenance and use of the equipment. if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Contact the nearest Siemens representative if any additional Caution - Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, information is desired. -
Page 5: General Description
General Description Scope These instructions cover the installation, operation and main- tenance of Siemens Type WL metal-enclosed low voltage switch gear assemblies, using Type WL low voltage power circuit breakers. The equipment described in this manual consists of indoor or outdoor designs for application up to 600 Volts. -
Page 6: Receiving, Handling & Storage
When there are multiple shipping sections, each may be iden- the carrier immediately. Notify the Siemens sales office of tified by a tag giving a drawing number which also appears on any shortage or damage. -
Page 7: Shipping Damage Claims
Siemens cannot be held possible. When total inspection cannot be made on the liable for repairs. Siemens will not be held liable for repairs vehicle prior to unloading, close inspection during unloading in any case where the work was performed prior to authori- must be maintained and visible damage noted on the deliv- zation from Siemens. -
Page 8: Moving Switchgear With Rollers And Jacks
Type WL Low Voltage Metal-Enclosed Switchgear Receiving, Handling & Storage A drawing packet is provided with each lineup of switchgear. Moving Switchgear with Rollers and Jacks Location of drawing packet is identified at the front top of each Moving switchgear in an obstructed area where a crane cannot switchgear section. - Page 9 Type WL Low Voltage Metal-Enclosed Switchgear Receiving, Handling & Storage Figure 4 Use of Jacks for Lifting (Indoor Equipment Only) Figure 5 Use of Rollers to Move Switchgear (Indoor Enclosure Only) Courtesy of NationalSwitchgear.com...
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Page 10: Final Movement Of Assembly
Type WL Low Voltage Metal-Enclosed Switchgear Receiving, Handling & Storage Final Movement of Assembly 8. Be sure to install roof channels on outdoor switchgear to Proper final movement and connection of the assembly requires make the equipment weather resistant. See Figure 13. that several items be completed. -
Page 11: Installation
Type WL Low Voltage Metal-Enclosed Switchgear Installation Preparation for Installation the sills should be slightly above floor level. The surfaces of the Prior to installation of switchgear, study this instruction manual sills must be level and in the same horizontal plane within 1/16” and the switchgear drawings, such as general arrangement, one (1.6mm). -
Page 12: Weights Of Vertical Sections
Type WL Low Voltage Metal-Enclosed Switchgear Installation FIgure 7. Anchoring Indoor Switchgear Weights of Vertical Sections The following estimates may be used in foundation loading calculations. These estimated weights are for each vertical section within a shipping group. The estimates are based on maximum conditions;... -
Page 13: Indoor Floor Plan Dimensions
Type WL Low Voltage Metal-Enclosed Switchgear Installation Indoor Floor Plan 1.25 .75 (19) typ. (32) 4.42 (112) typ. (22) .75 (19) typ. 1.50 7.88 (38) (200) (22) 5.86 (149) Maximum available 4.00 Transformer space in top or bottom (102) Throat of unit for customer's power cables Liquid filled... - Page 14 Type WL Low Voltage Metal-Enclosed Switchgear Installation Side View Optional Hoist Lifting Holes (3) Vent stack 4.0 (102) 24.9 (632) hoist Extension 102.2 Front Cable Compartment Compartment (2596) Compartment 17.8 top of (452) Hoist 92.0 (2337) 42.0 (1067) Minimum Aisle Space Recommended Floor Line 2.37...
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Page 15: Outdoor Non Walk-In Plan Dimensions
Type WL Low Voltage Metal-Enclosed Switchgear Installation Outdoor Non-Walk-in Floor Plan Refer to appropriate indoor plan view for available customer conduit information. 60" is representative for a 60" deep switchgear internal structure. For other internal structure depths (65 or 75) add extra depth to 60" that is shown. 75.37 is representative for a 60"... -
Page 16: Outdoor Walk-In Plan Dimensions
Type WL Low Voltage Metal-Enclosed Switchgear Installation Outdoor Walk-in Floor Plan Overall Width Refer to appropriate indoor plan view for available customer conduit 60" is representative for a 60" deep switchgear internal structure. For other information. internal structure depths (65 or 75) add extra depth to 60" that is shown. 103.8"... -
Page 17: Installing Shipping Sections
Type WL Low Voltage Metal-Enclosed Switchgear Installation Installing Shipping Sections Leveling Indoor Switchgear The proper method of installation depends on whether the Each section is provided with four anchor bolt locations, as shown switchgear has been shipped as one complete group, or in two in Figures 9, 10, 11 and 12. -
Page 18: Installation Of Traveling Crane
Type WL Low Voltage Metal-Enclosed Switchgear Installation If the lineup consists of more than one shipping section, each Angle Stop Track Angle Stop successive shipping section should be installed in the similar manner. Move the second section into place, being certain that the front panels are aligned with those of the first section. -
Page 19: Electrical Connections
Type WL Low Voltage Metal-Enclosed Switchgear Electrical Connections Primary Connections DANGER Bus Bars and Connectors Horizontal bus bars, risers and various connectors are fabricated using silver-plated copper bus bar as a standard and available in Hazardous voltage. tin-plated copper as an option. Typical bus arrangement is as Will cause death or illustrated in Figure 15. - Page 20 Type WL Low Voltage Metal-Enclosed Switchgear Electrical Connections STEP 1 BOLT HORIZONTAL BUS TO POWER CONNECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY USING SPLICE PLATE AND SHIM PLATE AS REQUIRED (RIGHT BUS REAR ISOMETRIC VIEW SECTION SHOWN, THROUGH BUS FULLY ASSEMBLED DOES NOT REQUIRE SHIM PLATE) REAR ISOMETRIC VIEW NOTE: B-PHASE BUS JOINT SHOWN, A &...
- Page 21 Type WL Low Voltage Metal-Enclosed Switchgear Electrical Connections STEP 1 BOLT FRONT SECTION OF HORIZONTAL BUS (DOUBLE BAR) TO POWER CONNECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY USING 4-1/2" “C”- BEAM AND SHIM PLATES (DOUBLE THICKNESS) AS REQUIRED (RIGHT BUS SECTION SHOWN, THROUGH BUS DOES NOT REQUIRE SHIM PLATES) REAR ISOMETRIC VIEW FULLY ASSEMBLED...
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Page 22: Hardware Tightening Instructions
Type WL Low Voltage Metal-Enclosed Switchgear Electrical Connections Hardware Tightening Instructions Transition Phase Bus All bus joint hardware furnished is zinc-plated, dichromate treated, high strength steel. Cap screws are 1/2-13 SAE Grade 5, while nuts are SAE Grade 2. Sizes and grades other than these are not to be used. -
Page 23: Primary Power Cable Connections
Primary Power Cable Connections Current Transformers Because of considerable variations in purchaser requirements DANGER and available cables, Siemens furnishes mechanical terminal lugs only, unless specified otherwise by the purchaser. Hazardous voltage. Important: Clearance between bare phase conductors and Will cause death or serious injury. -
Page 24: Inspection And Tests
Type WL Low Voltage Metal-Enclosed Switchgear Inspection and Tests Note: Certain control devices, such as motors and motor DANGER circuits, should be tested at 675V AC. Electronic devices should be tested at the voltages specified in the instruction Hazardous voltage. manual for the electronic device. -
Page 25: Placing Equipment Into Service
Type WL Low Voltage Metal-Enclosed Switchgear Inspection and Tests Figure 23. Current Transformer Testing Placing Equipment Into Service To place equipment in service for the first time, proceed as follows: 1. Check that all circuit breakers are open and all contact circuits energized. -
Page 26: Maintenance
Regardless of the length of the maintenance and lubrication fied and released for work in an authorized manner. interval, Siemens recommends that circuit breakers should be 2. Before starting work on the switchgear, the following should be inspected and exercised annually. -
Page 27: Lubrication
1. Hinges 3. Circuit breakers 2. Traveling crane (hoist) – apply a heavy coat of lubricant Siemens WL circuit breakers are shipped with a special lubricant to the gears applied, as required, at the factory. This lubricant, Part No. 11-B-9824, should not be mixed with other lubricants, as they Circuit Breakers may interact and lose essential properties. -
Page 28: Cleaning Insulation
Apply the material in a layer .03-.06” (1-2mm) thick. Use only Siemens Electrical Contact Lubricant, Part No. 11-B-9824. Other exposed components can be protected with a coat of glyptol or other corrosion-resistant coating. - Page 29 © 2004 Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. All Rights Reserved Siemens is a registered trademarks of Siemens AG. Product names mentioned may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Order # LVBR-02000-0404 New 0404B&A...
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