circuit-- breakers

MV distribution
circuit breaker
at your service
Anglais

instructions for
use
draw---out SF
in MCset 4
foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
symbols and conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
as per iso 3864---2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
contact the Schneider Electric service unit for diagnosis and advice 4
distribution rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
safety rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

general description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SF draw ---out circuit ---breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
operating mechanism plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

handling and storage instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

identifying the circuit ---breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
unpacking and handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
prolonged storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
fitting and extracting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
racking in and out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
removing the front plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
electrical diagram n 51307409F0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
electrical diagram n 51189827FO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
presentation of the operating mechanism plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
circuit ---breaker manual charging operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
circuit ---breaker remote operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
key interlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

preventive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
summarising table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
preventive maintenance and cleaning instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
checking arcing contact wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
lubricating the spring guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
operating mechanism unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
latching mechanism unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
gear motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
SEPAM diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

corrective maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
summarising table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
replacing a keylock (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
replacing the closing springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
replacing a release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
according to position I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
according to position II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
according to position III or IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
according to position V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
replacing the motor of the gear motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
replacing a microswitch (SE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
replacing a microswitch (SQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
replacing an end of charging contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
replacing an antipumping relay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
replacing an auxiliary contact unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
SF6 gas recovery--- SF1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
SF6 gas recovery---SF2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
problems, probable causes and solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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 foreword

symbols and Caution:

conventions you will find all the symbols
below throughout the
document, indicating
the hazard levels
depending on the
different types of situation.

DANGER as per iso 3864---2

DANGER: failure to follow this

instruction will result in death or serious
injury.

WARNING as per iso 3864---2

WARNING: failure to follow this

instruction may result in death or
serious injury.

CAUTION as per iso 3864---2

CAUTION: failure to follow this

instruction may result in injuries.
This alert signal can also be used to indicate
practices that could damage the SM6 unit.

INFORMATION--ADVICE
We draw your attention to this specific point.

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contact the Schneider
Electric service unit for
diagnosis and advice

Call your sales representative who

will put you in contact with
the closest
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
group service centre.
You can log on to:
www.schneider-- electric.com

distribution rules The aim of this publication This document is not a commercial
is to enable the SF6 unit document.
to be installed correctly. It is a strictly technical document
drawn up by Schneider Electric.

safety rules
CAUTION WARNING

All the operations described below The contractor must be certified

must be performed in compliance and authorised to manipulate
with applicable safety standards, and perform work on the SF6
under the responsibility unit.
of a competent authority.

CAUTION

Only undertake the work after

having read and understood
all the explanations given in this
document.
If you have any difficulty complying
with these rules, please contact
Schneider Electric.

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 general description

SF draw---out
circuit---breakers
SF1 630A and 1250A

SF2 2500A

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front panel A
A : SF6 poles
B : operating mechanism plate
C : circuit ---breaker frame
D : circuit ---breaker
racking mechanism
E : front plate

B C

operating 6
mechanism plate 4
F : identification plate
H : undervoltage tripping
instructions (optional) 1
J : circuit ---breaker opening
and closing push button
K : circuit ---breaker 3
contact position indicator
L : mechanism springs
charged/discharged indicator 2
M : manual charging lever 5
N : opening to insert
the manual charging lever 8
7
P : keylocking (optional)

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 handling and storage instructions

identifying
the circuit---breaker
location of the
identification plate
to IEC 56 standard B
A : identification plate
circuit ---breaker type A
and performance
B : serial number

contactor and auxiliaries

rating plates
1 : device type designation
2 : rated voltage
3 : rated lightning impulse 1)
withstand voltage 2)
4 : rated continous operating 3)
current 4)
5 : rated breaking capacity 5) 11)
for CC 3s 6)
6 : no---load breaking capacity 7)
7 : rated operating sequence 8)
8 : class 9)
9 : SF6 mass
10 : reference standard 10)
11 : characteristics information
plates

option labels
(stuck onto the operating B
mechanism plate) A
A : red label: indicates the
undervoltage trip device
option
B : label indicating the
key---locking option.

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unpacking and handling H unpack the equipment on the
installation site
Exceptionally when the CAUTION
H avoid impacts
circuit-- breaker is delivered
separately from an MCset4 the enclosure is pressurised.
functional unit.

Once the crate has been removed,
hold the circuit---breaker using
slings hooked to the handling
ears.
The circuit ---breaker must only be
handled using the service trolley
and when it is on the ground.
When the circuit ---breaker is on the
service trolley, unhook the slings
and remove the handling ears and
associated screws.
NB : these parts should be kept as
they may be required later on for
handling.

storage
The circuit ---breakers are
dispatched in MCset4 functional
units in the open, draw ---out
position with their operating
mechanism discharged.

+70o C

---40o C

prolonged storage In the event of prolonged

storage, the device must remain
The enclosures will be dusted
using a clean, dry cloth.
in its original packing.
Following prolonged storage, all
insulating parts must be
thoroughly cleaned before use.

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 installation instructions

fitting and extracting To fit or extract a draw ---out SF

from an MCset4 Functional Unit,
refer to the functional unit user
manual.

racking in and out To rack in or out a draw ---out SF in

an MCset4 Functional Unit, refer to
the functional unit user manual.

removing the front plate

Remove the 8 screws fixing the The panel is reassembled in

front plate. reverse order to disassembly.
Withdraw the front plate.

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electrical diagram n 51307409F0

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A : common source of power supply for end of charging signalisation
and opened or closed CB signalisation/common point for releasa interlock
and anti---pumping relay
B : common point for end of charging signalisation opened or closed
CB signalisation supervision of continulty release circuit
C : common point for end of charging signalisation/SF6 pressure signalisation/
opened or closed CB signalisation
D : common point for end of charging signalisation supervision
of continulty release circuit
E : common point for end of charging signalisation
F : end of charging signal / supervision of continuity release circuit
G : signalisation commande arme
end of charging signalisation
H : common point for end of charging signalisation and opened or closed CB
signalisationsupervision of continulty release circuit
J : common point for end of charging signalisation and opened or closed CB signalisation

the bridges are only possible on the circuit breaker

with low voltage connectors

type of connection (1 th letter of diagram)

A B C D E F G H J
72 / 73
bridge between terminals --- --- / --- ---
73 / 74

89 / QF25
H bridge standard
69 / 71

--- --- / --- ---

A bridge only to be used in retrofiit cases
--- --- / --- ---

--- --- / --- ---

--- --- / --- ---

--- --- / --- ---

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electrical diagram n 51189827FO

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A : SF6 pressure signalisation/common source of power supply for end
of charging signalisation and opened or closed CB signalisation / common point
for release interlock and anti---pumping relay
B : common point for: end of charging signalisation/SF6 pressure signalisation opened
or closed CB signalisation supervision of continuity release circuit
C : common point for end of charging signalisation /SF6 pressure signalisation signalisation
opened or closed CB signalisation
D : common point for end of charging signalisation /SF6 pressure signalisation / supervision
of continuity release circuit
E : common point for end of charging signalisation / SF6 pressure signalisation
F : end of charging signal continued surveillance / supervision of continuity
release circuit: common point for SF6pressure signalisation signalisation opened
or closed CB signalisation
G : end of charging signalisation / common point for SF6 pressure signal
and opened or closed CB signalisation
H : SF6 pressure signalisation / common point for end of charging signalisation
and opened or closed CB signalisation supervision of continuity release circuit
J : SF6 pressure signalisation / common point for end of charging signalisation and
opened or closed CB signalisation

the bridges are only possible on the circuit breaker

with low voltage connectors

type of connection (1 th letter of diagram)

A B C D E F G H J
72 / 73
bridge between terminals --- --- / --- ---
72 / 87

73 / 74
H bridge standard
89 / QF25

69 / 71
A bridge only to be used in retrofiit cases 74 / 87

74 / 75

72 / 75

--- --- / --- ---

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 operating instructions

presentation 1
of the operating F
mechanism plate 2
A : operating mechanism
charging lever E
B : housing of the operating
mechanism charging lever
C : closing push button
D : opening push button
E : operation counter C
F : circuit ---breaker position B
moving indicator G A
1 : indicator (O) apparent:
circuit ---breaker open D
2 : indicator (I) apparent:
circuit ---breaker closed
G : operating mechanism 1
charging indicator J
I
I : operating mechanism
position indicator 2
1 : indicator (spring compressed):
operating mechanism charged
2 : indicator (spring slack):
operating mechanism
discharged
J : circuit ---breaker keylock in the
Open position (optional)

circuit---breaker manual
charging operation
This operation is performed with
lever A inserted in its housing B.
To operate the circuit ---breaker, the
operating mechanism must first be
charged.
Then the energy stored in the
springs enables circuit ---breaker
closing and opening.
A new cycle is carried out by
recharging the operating
mechanism.

spring charging

circuit-- breaker operating

contact indicator mechanism
indicator
Starting position Charge the operating mechanism
--- circuit ---breaker open by an alternating motion until it
--- operating mechanism clicks in place at the end of
discharged charging.

The circuit ---breaker position

indicator remains on O
(device open).
The operating mechanism
operating indicator indicates that the
circuit-- breaker mechanism is charged.
indicator mechanism
indicator

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closing closing is impossible if at least
one interlock preventing closing
is still present. CAUTION

if the circuit ---breaker is equipped

with an undervoltage release
(optional), the latter must be
energized in order to close the
circuit-- breaker (except when the
NB : mechanism is fitted with a
mechanical relieving device and the
auxilary supply is from the load
side).

AUCUN LIEN

AUCUN LIEN
AUCUN LIEN

Press the push button I ... circuit ---breaker shows I

to close the circuit ---breaker. (device closed). The operating
The position indicator F of the... mechanism indicator shows that
the spring is discharged.

openning
AUCUN LIEN

AUCUN LIEN
AUCUN LIEN

Press the push button O to open ... circuit---breaker moves to O

the circuit ---breaker. (device open).The operating
The position indicator F of the... mechanism indicator shows that the
spring is discharged state.

circuit---breaker remote electrical charging of the opening and closing

operating mechanism.
operation A gear motor unit automatically
Opening and closing releases
are remotely controlled.
recharges the operating mechanism
after circuit---breaker closing.

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key interlocking
(optional)
NB : when the circuit breaker is
fitted with a key lock, it cannot be
closed when the key is released.
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The circuit ---breaker is locked in
the open position using the
keylock.
To lock out :
H keep the O opening button
depressed
H turn and remove the key.
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 preventive maintenance

introduction All the operations described below
must be carried out in accordance
safety instructions with applicable safety standards
under the supervision
of a qualified authority.
Before reaching the various devices:
H open the circuit ---breaker
H cut the supply to the auxiliary
circuits and main circuit
H close and open using the push
buttons in order to discharge the
operating mechanism
H avoid impacts (pressurised
enclosure).

general rules Our equipment is designed to

guarantee the best possible
service provided that the servicing
operations described in this
document are complied with.
Servicing requires removal of the
protective panels (front plate and
operating mechanism plate).
Removal of the front plate is
described in the installation The operating mechanism plate is
instructions chapter. removed by undoing the 4 screws.

cycle and servicing This device is designed to operate
operations for 10 years or 10,000 operations
under normal operating conditions
in accordance with the IEC 694
standard.
The following are recommended:
--- an O/I operation every year at least
--- an inspection every 5 years at
least to be determined with
Groupe Schneider service
centers.

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summarising table

description operations supplies tools

pole enclosures
dust the enclosures cloth
plug---in arm clean with a degreasing agent unchlorinated solvent cloth
degreasing agent
arcing contact degrees of wear
measure degrees of wear
operating mechanism
spring guide clean with a degreasing agent unchlorinated solvent cloth
degreasing agent
lubricate, oil oils 133 valcuoline oil brush, oiler
Isoflex Topas L152 grease
operating mechanism unit overall cleaning cloth
lubricate, oil oils 133 valcuoline oil brush, oiler
Isoflex Topas L152 grease
latching mechanism clean with a degreasing agent unchlorinated solvent cloth
and linkage degreasing agent
lubricate, oil oils 133 valcuoline oil brush, oiler
Isoflex Topas L152 grease
gear motor lubricate Isoflex Topas L152 grease brush
pole mechanism
clean with a degreasing agent cloth
lubricate, oil oils 133 valcuoline oil brush, oiler
Isoflex Topas L152 grease

preventive maintenance The pressurised SF6 gas

inside the pole retains all its
and cleaning dielectric properties after breaking.
instructions Electrical durability is limited by
contact wear.
This wear depends on device use.
We draw your attention to the risk
of cleaning processes. consisting
of spraying solvents at high
pressure.
The main drawbacks of such
processes are.
H damage due to jet pressure and
impossibility of re---lubricating
inaccessible fixing points.
H risk of overheating due to
solvent presence on contact areas.
H elimination of special
protections.

CAUTION

Never use solvents and alcohol.

If the insulating parts are dusty, it

is recommended that you remove
the dust using a dry cloth.

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checking arcing
contact wear A
According to the pole type, the
wear check is carried out either
on the front or on the back of the
circuit ---breaker.
A : circuit-- breaker equipped
with SF2 poles
B : Disjoncteur quip de ples
SF1

removing the closing

springs CAUTION

as the operating mechanism has 2

springs, you need to identify them
by marking on disassembly.

right springs

Slightly charge the operating The springs will be compressed.

mechanism using the operating
lever.

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 B
A
As soon as possible, insert a
screw or pin A, 6 mm diameter
and 40 mm long into the hole
shown above.
Release the lever.
The spring pressure is then
exerted on pin A and no longer on
the upper and lower pins B.
left springs
Continue charging the operating
mechanism using the operating
lever.
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C
E
D
(carry out another full cycle if this
operation has been overshot).
To uncouple the guide of the
springs:
--- remove the clips C and the
washer D.
---separate the spring guide and
the ring E from the crank.
CAUTION
do not scratch the teflon ring.
The springs will be compressed.
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F
As soon as possible, insert a
screw or pin F, 6 mm diameter and
40 mm long into the hole shown
above.
Release the lever.
The spring pressure is then
exerted on pin F.
checking
Connect in series the three phases
of the breaker and insert a tester
(bell or lamp) in the circuit.
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G
J
H
(carry out another full cycle if this
operation has been overshot).
To uncouple the guide of the
springs:
H remove the clips G and the
washer H.
H separate the spring guide and
the ring J from the crank.
CAUTION
do not scratch the teflon ring.
Charge the operating mechanism
until it clicks into place at the end
of charging.
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 Keep a pressure on the lever and At the same time press the closing
at the same time pull towards you button and the charging lever in
the right crank until the ratchet order to release the latching
wheel latches. mechanism.

Slowly close the circuit ---breaker

using the lever.
Stop charging when the tester
light on (or ring) : the arcing
contacts of the three phases
are in contact.

CAUTION

Keep the lever in this position,

with the tester activated.

Red Green good arcing

Red Green contacts
good arcing
contacts

worn arcing
Red Green contacts
Red Green worn arcing
contacts
SF2 poles SF1 poles
If the poles activate the tester If the poles activate the tester
when the mark is in the red area, when the end of the link is in the
all 3 poles must be replaced. red area, all 3 poles must be
replaced.

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fitting the right and left
closing springs

CAUTION

the right and left springs can be

fitted at the same time.

Disconnect the tester Press the push button.

Slowly close the circuit ---breaker The device should open.
until the end of charging click.

Place the rings on the axles Position the ring of the right crank
of the right and left crank. in the opening of the right spring
guide using the charging lever.
Continue charging, positioning
CAUTION the spring guide correctly in the
groove of the ring of the left crank.
Do not lubricate when assembling
and do not scratch the teflon ring.
Place the right and left spring
guides on the axles positioning
them correctly in the axle groove.

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 C

1
B
C

Place the washers D and clips C

CAUTION
do not lubricate the teflon ring A.
(to the right and left).
Remove the screw or pin B.
Finish charging.
checking
Close then open using the I O,
push buttons in order to discharge
the operating mechanism.

lubricating
the spring guides
closing spring

Charge the operating mechanism The circuit ---breaker position

by an alternating motion until it
clicks in place.
indicator remains on O
(device open).
The operating mechanism indicator
moves to the charged position.
The springs are charging :
H lubricate the guides
H oil the phosphatised springs

CAUTION

do not lubricate teflon ring A.

WARNING
A
A brush must be used to
lubricate. Do not dismantle the
spring to perform this operation.

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opening spring
local manual closing of the
circuit-- breaker
CAUTION
if the circuit ---breaker is equipped
with an undervoltage release
(optional), the latter must be
powered in order to close the
circuit ---breaker (except when
the mechanism is fitted with a
mechanical releaving device for
auxiliary supply from load side).
local manual opening of the
circuit-- breaker
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Press the push button to close the
circuit ---breaker.
Press the push button to open the
circuit ---breaker.
The circuit ---breaker position
indicator moves to I (device
closed).
The indicator shows the discharge
position.
The opening spring is charged.
H lubricate the guides
H oil the phosphatised springs
WARNING
A brush must be used to
lubricate. Do not dismantle the
spring to perform this operation.
The circuit ---breaker position
indicator moves to O
(device open).The operating
mechanism indicator indicates that
the mechanism is discharged.
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operating mechanism
unit
latching mechanism
unit
gear motor
SEPAM diagnosis This function supplies the total
number of breakings and the
cumulated total of broken kA2.
The cumulated total of broken
amps reflects the degree of wear
of the breaking part.
This information is used to manage
arcing contact wear and to
generate monitoring.
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Clean the whole assembly.
Oil all the phosphatised parts.
Check that bauman type hoops
are fitted.
Lubricate the axles and hinges.
WARNING
A brush must be used to
lubricate. Do not dismantle the
operating mechanism to perform
this operation.
Clean the entire subassembly then
oil the phosphatised parts.
Lubricate the latches and hinges.
WARNING
A brush must be used to
lubricate. Do not dismantle the
latching mechanism to perform
this operation.
Clean the entire subassembly.
Oil all the phosphatised parts.
Lubricate the gears
CAUTION
A brush must be used to
lubricate. Do not dismantle the
gear motor to perform this
operation.
Refer to control chapter on arc
contact wear.
Maximum levels of broken amp
cumulated totals:
SF1 or 2 :
cumulated 30000 (KA)2.
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 corrective maintenance

introduction The corrective maintenance After each operation carry out

operations are designed to replace the electrical operation tests in
faulty subassemblies. accordance with applicable
The operations listed in the standards.
summarising table below can be
performed either by the customer
or by the Groupe Schneider CAUTION
After-- Sales representatives.
For any other operations contact when replacing parts, the
your nearest Groupe Schneider accessories listed below MUST be
centre. replaced by new equipment:
-- Nylstop nuts
-- Contact washers
-- Hoops
-- Circlips
-- Clips
-- Mechanical pins

summarising table
description performed by comments
replacing poles =S=
replacing the GMh operating mechanism =S=
replacing key interlocking =S= or Customer
replacing the closing spring =S= or Customer
replacing the releases
simple closing releases =S= or Customer
shunt releases and simple overcurrent releases =S= or Customer
undervoltage releases without relieving system =S= or Customer
undervoltage releases with relieving system =S=
shunt releases or double overcurrent releases =S= or Customer
replacing the MITOP trip release =S=
replacing the motor of the gear motor =S= or Customer
replacing the gear motor =S= every 10000 operations
replacing the microswitch (SE) =S= or Customer
replacing the microswitch (SQ) =S= or Customer
(optional) only on SF draw ---out circuit ---breaker

replacing the end of charging contact =S= or Customer

replacing the antipumping relay =S= or Customer
replacing the unit of 5 or 9 auxiliary contacts =S= or Customer
replacing the operation counter =S= every 10000 operations
what to do in the event of a pressure switch alarm =S=

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replacing a keylock Release the keylock.
(optional) Remove screws A.

removing the keylock

A

fitting the keylock nota :

The keylock is retrieved on site.
The identification label is stuck to
the plate.
Adjustment
A
Screws A are not locked in place.
Keep the push button depressed.
Close the keylock with the key out.
B Check presence of a clearance B
and lock screws A in place.

replacing the closing

springs CAUTION
removal
as the operating mechanism has 2
springs, you need to identify them
by marking on disassembly.

right springs

Slightly charge the operating The springs will be compressed.

mechanism using the operating
lever.

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 C
A

E
D

As soon as possible, insert a To uncouple the guide from the

screw or pin A , 6 mm diameter springs:
and 40 mm long into the hole H remove the clips C and the
shown above. washer D.
Release the lever. H separate the spring guide
The spring pressure is then and the ring E from the crank.
exerted on pin A.
(carry out another full cycle if this
operation has been overshot). CAUTION

do not scratch the teflon ring.

left springs

Continue charging the operating The springs will be compressed.

mechanism using the charging
lever.

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 G

J
H

As soon as possible, insert a To uncouple the guide from the

screw or pin F, 6 mm diameter springs:
and 40 mm long into the hole H remove the clips G and the
shown above. washer H.
Release the handle. H separate the spring guide and
The spring pressure is then the ring J from the crank handle
exerted on pin F.
(carry out another full cycle if this
operation has been overshot). CAUTION

do not scratch the teflon ring.

fitting the right and left

closing springs

CAUTION

the right and left springs can be

fitted at the same time.

Disconnect the tester Press the push button.

Slowly close the circuit ---breaker The breaker should open.
until the end of charging click.

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 Place the rings on the axles
of the right and left cranks.
CAUTION
Do not lubricate when assembling
and do not scratch the teflon ring.
Place the right and left spring
guides on the pins positioning
them correctly in the axle groove.
CAUTION
do not lubricate the teflon ring A.
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Position the ring of the right crank
in the opening of the right spring
guide using the charging lever.
Continue charging, positioning
the spring guide correctly in the
groove of the ring of the left crank.
1
B
C
Place the washersD and clips C
(to right and left).
Remove the screws or pins B.
Finish charging.
checking
Close then open using the I O
push buttons in order to discharge
the operating mechanism.
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replacing a release
the various positions of the releases in the operating mechanism
release
undervoltage shunt overcurrent assembly position
top view
simple
closing -
I

undervoltage
trip
- II

simple
opening
- -
III IV

double
opening
- -
V

according to position I Mark and disconnect the wires.

Remove the two M6 fixing screws.
simple closing Remove the release.
removal

reassembly Assemble in reverse order

to disassembly. A
B
Tightening torque: 13 Nm.
Position the release with the
cylindrical rod directed towards the
latching mechanism unit.
Check that the coil rod does not
jam the crank of the unit in the
tripped position, and ensures
transfer of the closing latch A onto
the half---disk B.

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according to position II Mark and disconnect the wires.
Remove the two M6 fixing screws.
undervoltage trip Remove the trip release.
removal

fitting

0,5 to 1 mm

1 mm min

Position the trip device in the
tripped position.
Position the crank handle in the
limit stop position.
There must be a clearance of
0.5 to 1 mm between the crank
and the trip device.
Fit the two M6 fixing screws.
Tightening torque: 13 Nm.
Check that when the magnetic
circuit is closed there is a
clearance of at least 1 mm
between the idle crank
and the trip device.

according NB : the coil is mounted to the left

or right of the operating
to position III or IV mechanism according to the
protection type.
shunt release or
overcurrent trip device Mark and disconnect the wires.
Remove the two M6 fixing screws.
removal Remove the release.

fitting Assemble in reverse order

to disassembly.
Tightening torque: 13 Nm.
Position the release with the B
cylindrical rod directed towards the A
latching mechanism unit.
Check that the coil rod does not
jam the crank of the unit in the
tripped position.
It shell ensure transfer of the closing
latch A onto the half---disk B.

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according to position V Mark and disconnect the wires.
Remove the two M6 fixing screws.
shunt or overcurrent Remove the release.
trip release (two coils)
removal

fitting Assemble in reverse order to

disassembly.
Tightening torque: 13 Nm.
Position the release with the
cylindrical rod directed towards the
latching mechanism unit.
Check that the coil rod does not
jam the crank of the unit in the
tripped position. B
And ensures transfer of the closing
latch A onto the half---disk B. A

replacing the motor Mark and disconnect the wires.

of the gear motor Remove the two M6 fixing nuts.
Remove the motor.
removal

fitting Assemble in reverse order to Tightening torque: 13 Nm.

disassembly.

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replacing
a microswitch (SE)
maintained tripping
removal

Remove the screws and the Remove the two fixing nuts without
latching lug. removing the screws.
Mark and disconnect the wires. Remove the microswitch without
withdrawing the insulating plate.

fitting Assemble in reverse order to Tightening torque: 0.7 Nm.

disassembly.

replacing a microswitch
(SQ)
ready to operate signal
NB : only on SF draw ---out
circuit ---breaker
removal
1 : adjustment slot

Mark and disconnect the wires. Remove both the microswitch and
Remove the screws, nuts and the insulating plate.
washers.

fitting Assemble in reverse order to Tightening torque: 0.7 Nm.

disassembly.

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replacing an end of C
charging contact B
removal A
NB : remove the left closing spring
to simplify this operation.

ne pas dmont

Remove clips A and spacer B The end of charging contacts are

in order to withdraw pin C. placed on the left side surface of
The window allows insertion of a the operating mechanism.
wrench to remove screw E. Mark and disconnect the wires.

Remove the two screws in order to Swivel the guide to bring nut E
release the contact support D. in front of the window.
Remove the fixing screw.

D
D

Swivel the contact. ... contacts upwards in order to

Slide the support assembly D and... release it from the guide and
operating mechanism.

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 Remove the faulty contact.
Assemble the new contact on the
support.

CAUTION

assemble only one screw on the

right contact.
Tightening torque: 2.8 Nm.

fitting D

Slide the support assembly D Swivel the guide in front of the

and contacts to the bottom window in order to fit the fixing
of the guide. screw and nut E.
Tightening torque: 2.8 Nm.

C
B
D
A

Reassemble the contact support D Fit pin C, followed by spacer B

without tightening the screws. and clips A.

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 0,1 mm min checking
Ensure that there is a clearance of
at least 0.1 mm between the pin
and the guide, then lock the
screws in place.
Tightening torque: 6 Nm.

Check that there is a clearance of

0.5 to 1 mm between the contact
F finger and part F.
0,5 to 1 mm With the operating mechanism in
the discharged position, check
that the contacts are not jammed.
Connect the wires.

replacing an Mark and disconnect the wires.

antipumping relay Relay A is fixed to the auxiliary
contacts by bracket B.
removal Remove the fixing bolt C and
retrieve it for fitting.
Remove relay A and insulating
plate D.
D

A C
B

fitting In reverse order to disassembly. Tightening torque: 2 Nm.

replacing an auxiliary A
contact unit B

removal 1
1
A
C

2
2 D
E

Auxiliary contact unit For the 5---contact unit: loosen

1 --- 5 contacts bolts A and release cranks B
and C.
2 --- 9 contacts
For the 9---contact unit: loosen bolt
Mark and disconnect the wires. D and release crank E.

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 G

Mark contact direction using hole Remove bolts G which must be

F in order to put the new unit back retrieved for fitting.
into the same position. Remove the unit to be replaced 1
or 2.

fitting In reverse order to disassembly. Bolt tightening torque:

A and D : 10 Nm.
G : 2 Nm.

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SF6 gas recovery--- SF1 The SF6 must be removed before
any dismantling operation can be
conformity rules carried out in compliance with the
procedures described in
IEC---61634 and accordiing to the
following instructions.The gas
must be treated in
compliance with IEC---60480.

intervention method

Tool necessary for the operation Plug (A).

Connect the vacuum/filling device.

Wait until the pressure guage

shows 0 (15 min to empty the
tank) before removing the
connection.

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SF6 gas recovery---SF2 The SF6 must be removed before
any dismantling operation can be
conformity rules carried out in compliance with the
procedures described in
IEC---61634 and accordiing to the
following instructions.
The gas must be treated in
compliance with IEC---60480.

intervention method

Tool necessary for the operation Unscrew the plug (A).

Plug dismounted. Vacuum/filling device connected.

Wait until the pressure guage

shows 0 (15 min to empty the
tank) before removing the
connection.

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problems, probable
causes and solutions
symptoms
Charging not possible
Impossible to close the
circuit-- breaker
the indicator remains in the open
position
The circuit-- breaker closes and
opens immediately and
remains open although the
closing order is maintained
The circuit-- breaker opens and
recloses in turn
The circuit-- breaker does not
open manually or by remote
control
(circuit ---breaker without
electrical operating mechanism)
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The information given below
reduces downtimes to a minimum.
faulty devices
Electrical operating mechanism :
motor
End of charging contact
Wiring
Undervoltage release
Closing release
Charging device
All opening releases
(direct or indirect)
Antipumping relay or direct
releases
Operating mechanism or
circuit ---breaker
(incomplete closing)
Opening release
However if the solutions proposed
are not effective, you must contact
the Groupe Schneider service
center.
probable causes
and solutions
Voltage too low at motor
terminals:
H r restore voltage
H replace motor if required
H check contact status
H replace contact if required
H check connections of the
auxiliary circuits
The coil is not powered
H supply the release or keep it
artificially in the closed circuit
position
The release is incorrectly
connected
H check the circuit
The winding is broken
H replace the release
The operating mechanism is not
charged
H charge the mechanism
There is a fault on the main MV
circuit, or setting of the
protection circuits is incorrect
H clear the fault
H adjust the protection circuits
H replace the antipump relay
H readjust the protection relays
and releases
Jamming of the operating
mechanism or circuit ---breaker
shaft or poles
H finish charging the operating
mechanism with the manual
charging handle.
Alert the Groupe Schneider
service center
The release is incorrectly
connected
H check the circuit
The winding is broken
H replace the release
H check the protection circuit.
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group Schneider Electric service
centers are there for:
engineering and technical
assistance
start-up
training
preventive and corrective
maintenance
adaptation work
spare parts
Call your sales representative
who will put you in touch with
your nearest group Schneider
Electric service centers.

Schneider Electric Industries SAS
89, boulevard Franklin Roosevelt
F--- 92500 Rueil--- Malmaison (France)
Tel : +33 (0)1 41 29 85 00
http://www.schneider--- electric.com
As standards, specifications and designs change from time
to time, please ask for confirmation of the information given
in this publication.
Conception, rdaction: Service Documentation
Technique T&D

07896866EN revision : 01 Edition du : 14/04/2008