® Electrically-Operated Ground and Test Device IB-65060 PowlVac Contents Figure Page INTRODUCTION ......................5 A. SCOPE ..............................5 B. PURPOSE ............................5 C. INSTRUCTION BULLETINS AVAILABLE ELECTRONICALLY ............5 SAFETY .......................... 5 A. GENERAL ............................5 B. SPECIFIC ............................6 C.
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THIS DOCUMENT, AND ALL OTHER DOCUMEN- TATION SHALL BE FULLY READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND ALL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS SHALL BE ABIDED BY. IF THERE ARE ANY DISCREPANCIES OR QUESTIONS, THE USER SHALL CONTACT POWELL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURING COMPANY IMMEDIATELY AT 1-800-480-7273. CAUTION...
Instruction Bulletins are posted on the company Web This instruction bulletin describes the following: site at www.powellservice.com. For more informa- tion, contact Powell Apparatus Service Division Electrically Operated Ground and Test Device (G&T) (PASD) at 1-800-480-7273. (CON EDISON and CUSTOMER interlocked versions) B.
® Electrically-Operated Ground and Test Device IB-65060 PowlVac 14. Check for dielectric integrity at 60kVAC across B. POWER GROUNDING SWITCH OPERATION the terminals to ground with the grounding switch 1) Closing OPEN. The power grounding switch is closed by the remote C.
® Electrically-Operated Ground and Test Device IB-65060 PowlVac The key lock K2 interlock is equipped with an electri- lock K4 switch is in series with the key lock K1 cal switch element that electrically blocks a closing switch. Although the switch is not required for command.
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® Electrically-Operated Ground and Test Device IB-65060 PowlVac Key Lock K3 Detail Figure 1. Electrical Ground and Test Device Front Instruction Book Wheel Racking Access Handle Lock K3 Key KC Lock K5 Key KD Test Port Shutter Operator Control Selection Switch Front Handle Lock K2 Key KB, Lock K2...
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® Electrically-Operated Ground and Test Device IB-65060 PowlVac Figure 2. Electrical Ground and Test Device (Rear View) View Port Windows Racking Roller Plate Shutter Operator Primary Disconnect Interference Plate...
If damage is found or suspected, immediately file applicable claims with the transportation company and notify the nearest representative of Powell Electrical Manufacturing Company. The estimated size and weight of the electrical...
2. Vacuum Integrity vacuum integrity tester. 3. Control Voltage Insulation Integrity Powell recognizes the widespread use of DC hipot 4. Electrical Operation Check equipment to verify vacuum integrity. However, the 1) High Voltage Insulation Integrity...
Secondary Disconnect plug installed in the ground Powell Industries Web site: info@powellservice.com. and test device being tested, and with key KB cap- To order instruction bulletins by telephone, call Powell tive, perform the following steps. Electrical Manufacturing Company: 1-800-480-7273. To CLOSE the Device...
7. Depress the manual trip operator on the devices are damaged, make no attempt to repair switchgear compartment front panel and open the them. Contact Powell Electrical Manufacturing racking access shutter (Figure 17). Company for further information. 8. Rack the ground and test device into the CON- 2.
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® Electrically-Operated Ground and Test Device IB-65060 PowlVac Figure 13. Key KB is Available Figure 12. Insert Key KU into Key Lock K1 and Rotate Key KB Figure 14. Insert Key KB in Key Lock K2 Figure 15. Rotate Key KC and rotate Key KC Figure 16.
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® Electrically-Operated Ground and Test Device IB-65060 PowlVac Figure 18. Rotate Key KC to Lock the Ground and Test device in the CONNECT position Figure 19. Transfer Key KC to Key Lock K2 and Rotate Figure 21. Key KB is Captive and Key KU is available Figure 20.
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® Electrically-Operated Ground and Test Device IB-65060 PowlVac Figure 24. Connect the Compartment Figure 25. Move the Control Selector Secondary Disconnect Switch to the CLOSE Position Figure 26. Depress the CLOSE Push Button Figure 27. Move the Control Selector on the Remote Operating Station Switch to the OFF Position Figure 28.
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® Electrically-Operated Ground and Test Device IB-65060 PowlVac Figure 30. Remove Key KB from Key Lock K1 Figure 29. Rotate Key KU in Key Lock K1 THIS SPACE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK.
® Electrically-Operated Ground and Test Device IB-65060 PowlVac B. PROCEDURE FOR TESTING FEEDER 9. Push the Racking Access Interlock handle in fully and rotate key KC to lock the ground and test The CON EDISON and CUSTOMER ground and test device in the CONNECTED position.
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® Electrically-Operated Ground and Test Device IB-65060 PowlVac 30. Turn the Remote Operating Station ON and 24. Rotate key KD to lock the test probes in the test depress the OPEN push button on the Remote ports. Key KD is now available (Figure 51). Operating Station to open the ground and test 25.
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® Electrically-Operated Ground and Test Device IB-65060 PowlVac Figure 36. Rotate Key KC to Lock the Ground and Test Device in the CONNECT position Figure 35. Depress the Manual Trip Operator on the Switchgear Compartment Front Panel Manual Trip Operator Racking Access Shutter Position Indicator Figure 38.
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® Electrically-Operated Ground and Test Device IB-65060 PowlVac Figure 41. Connect the Compartment Figure 42. Move the Control Selector Switch Secondary Disconnect to the Receptacle to the CLOSE position. Figure 44. Move the Control Selector Figure 43. Depress the CLOSE Push Button on Switch to the OFF position the Remote Operating Station Figure 46.
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® Electrically-Operated Ground and Test Device IB-65060 PowlVac Figure 47. Transfer Key KB to Key Lock K4 and Rotate Key KD Figure 48. Transfer Key KD to Key Lock K5 and Rotate Figure 49. Open the Test Port Shutters Figure 50. Install the Test Probes Using the Slide Handle in the Test Ports Test Port Shutter Operator...
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® Electrically-Operated Ground and Test Device IB-65060 PowlVac Figure 52. Transfer Key KD to Key Lock K4 and Rotate Figure 51. Rotate Key KD to Lock the Test Probes Figure 53. Transfer Key KB Figure 54. Verify the Control Selector to Key Lock K1 and Rotate Switch is in the OFF Position Figure 55.
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® Electrically-Operated Ground and Test Device IB-65060 PowlVac Figure 57. Depress the OPEN Push Button Figure 58. Move the Control Selector on the Remote Operation Station Switch to the OFF Position Figure 59. Disconnect the Remote Operating Figure 60. Rotate Key KU in Station Umbilical Cord from the Key Lock K1 Electrically Locking Ground and Test Device...
® Electrically-Operated Ground and Test Device IB-65060 PowlVac C. PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING TEST PROBES CLOSED position. Key KB is captive and key KD is available. The CON EDISON and CUSTOMER ground and 11. Transfer key KD to key lock K5 (Figure 71). test devices are supplied with similar interlock Rotate the key KD to unlock the test port shut- functions.
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® Electrically-Operated Ground and Test Device IB-65060 PowlVac 26. Transfer key KC to key lock K3 and rotate (Figure 86). Pull the Racking Access Interlock handle fully. Install the racking handle, and rotate the handle counter clockwise to move the ground and test device into the DISCONNECT position.
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® Electrically-Operated Ground and Test Device IB-65060 PowlVac Figure 67. Move the Control Selector Figure 66. Depress the CLOSE Push Button Switch to the OFF Position Switch on the Remote Operating Station Figure 68. Disconnect the Remote Operating Figure 69. Rotate Key KU in Key Lock K1 Station Umbilical Cord from the Electrically Locking the Ground and Ground and Test Device...
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® Electrically-Operated Ground and Test Device IB-65060 PowlVac Figure 72. Open the Test Port Shutters Figure 73. Remove the Test Probes from the Test Ports Test Port Shutter Operator Lock K5 Test Port (open position) Figure 75. Transfer the Key KD to Figure 74.
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® Electrically-Operated Ground and Test Device IB-65060 PowlVac Figure 78. Connect the Umbilical Cord of the Figure 79. Move the Control Selector Switch Remote Operating Station to the to the OPEN position Ground and Test Device Figure 81. Move the Control Figure 80.
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® Electrically-Operated Ground and Test Device IB-65060 PowlVac Figure 84. Disconnect the Compartment Figure 85. Transfer Key KB to Secondary Disconnects from the Key Lock K2 and Rotate Ground and Test Device Figure 86. Transfer Key KC to Key Lock K3 and Rotate Figure 87.
® Electrically-Operated Ground and Test Device IB-65060 PowlVac D. PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING GROUNDS 9. Turn the Remote Operating Station OFF and disconnect the Remote Operating Station umbili- The CON EDISON and CUSTOMER ground and cal cord from the ground and test device (Figure test devices are supplied with similar interlock 98).
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® Electrically-Operated Ground and Test Device IB-65060 PowlVac Figure 91. Key KB is Captive and Key KU is available Figure 90. Insert key KB to Key Lock K1 and Rotate Figure 92. Verify the Control Selector Switch is Figure 93. Connect the Umbilical Cord in the OFF Position of the Remote Operating Station to the Ground and Test Device...
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® Electrically-Operated Ground and Test Device IB-65060 PowlVac Figure 97. Move the Control Selector Figure 96. Depress the OPEN Push Button Switch to the OFF position Switch on the Remote Operating Station Figure 98. Disconnect the Remote Operating Figure 99. Rotate the Key KU in Key Lock K1 Key Station Umbilical Cord from the KU is captive and KB is available Ground and Test Device...
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® Electrically-Operated Ground and Test Device IB-65060 PowlVac Figure 103. Push the Racking Access Interlock Handle in Fully Figure 102. Depress the Manual Trip Operator on the Compartment Front Panel and Open the Racking Shutter Manual Trip Operator (Does not trip the Ground and Test Device) Racking Access Shutter Position Indicator Figure 105.
To order parts, visit the Powell Web site at When necessary, remove loose dust and dirt from the www.powellservice.com or call 1-800-480-7273. ground and test device with a vacuum cleaner, a clean, dry cloth, or an industrial-type wiper.
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