SM6-36

MV distribution
factory built assemblies
at your service
Anglais

instructions for
use
DM1-D cubicle

mastering electrical power

GROUPE SCHNEIDER
 contents

general description 3
DM1 : circuit breaker cubicle 3

handling instructions 5
cubicle identification 5
accessories list 5
weight 5
dimensions 6
handling using slings 6
handling using a forklift 6
storage 7

installation instructions 9
preparing the cubicles for switchboard assembly 9
assembling the switchboard 9
securing to the floor 10
layout in the substation 10
fitting the busbars after installing the cubicles 10
fitting the earth bars 11
lower busbar connection 11

startĆup and operating instructions 13

checks before energizing 13
disconnector operating handle positions 13
circuit breaker operating tests before energizing 13
energizing the downstream part of the installation 14
deĆenergizing the downstream part of the installation 15
operating safety 16
padlocking 16
keylocks 17

maintenance instructions 19
preventive maintenance 19
troubleĆshooting chart 19
options 19
spare parts 19

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 general description

DM1 : circuit breaker

cubicle
1 : upper busbar compartment
2 : low voltage compartment
3 : switchgear compartment 1
line disconnector
4 : operating mechanism B
compartment
3
5 : busbar connection
compartment 2
A : earth bar connection pad
B : upper busbar connection pads 4
C : inspection windows 5
D : SF1 type MV circuit breaker
E : front panel
D

A C

(front panel removed)

F : current transformers
G : circuit breaker operating F
mechanism front plate
H : cable connection pads

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 handling instructions

cubicle identification
D

C
C

A : characteristics and designation Serial number

B : manufacturer's name plate
C : serial number
Note : the circuit breaker
characteristics are indicated on the
name plate which is attached on
the main fram of CB .
C : riveted onto the operating
mechanism cover and inside the
operating mechanism comportment
D : indicator plate
(for customer use)

accessories list Switchboard accessories : DM1 D accessories :

1 operating lever for each five 1 bag of intercubicle connection
cubicles accessories
6 end panel 1 bag of Cu fastening accessories
1 switchboard bag for connections of busbars and
earth bars
1 set of upper busbars
(for n-1 cubicles)
1 set of lower busbars

weight
Average weight of a fully
equipped cubicle : 600 kg.

Never attempt to move the cubicle

by exerting force on the control
panel.

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dimensions
(in mm)
L1 L2 L3

2250

1000 1400
1700

handling using slings

90
MAXI

handling using a forklift

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storage

70°C

-40°C

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 installation instructions

preparing the cubicles

for switchboard
assembly
Status upon delivery :
H circuit breaker open
H line disconnector in earthed
position.
: bolt+washer

Remove the nut and the washer. Remove the front panel by lifting
and pulling it forward.
Remove the pallet.
(the bolts cannot be reĆused)

Remove the 4 lifting ring bars. Remove the two top plates. (24 bolts)

assembling the
switchboard B B
A : with M8x20 bolts and M8
washers
570

B : with M10x25 bolts and M10

washers remain after removing K L
lifting rings
A
A
624

A A
960

Mounting direction of bolts

with nuts
A A K : right-hand cubicle
L : left-hand cubicle
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securing to the floor 1400

50
(nuts and bolts not included)
do not fit fixing holes to the floor
near the circuit breaker.

1000

900
150 1100

50
14.2x25

layout in the substation

100mm* 100mm*

DM1-D DM1-D

50mm 50mm

Switchboard installed to the right Switchboard installed to the left of

of a wall. a wall.
(*) minimum clearance for
troubleĆfree operation.

fitting the busbars after

installing the cubicles
tools :
1 torque wrench 1 à 50 Nm.

Busbar connection.

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 In the bag 3729746 of fastening Refit the top plates.
accessories to connect busbars, use:
- 3 pieces of M8x35 bolts
- 3 pieces of Ø8 contacts washers
Tightening torque : 28 Nm.

fitting the earth bars small connection bar

Connect the earth bars.
( bolts, nut and M8 washers ).

lower busbar
connection
Unscrew nuts and bolts already A
installed.
Instal the bars A.
Tightening torque : 28 Nm.

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 startĆup and operating instructions

checks before
energizing
Check that nothing has been left in
the connection compartment.

Refit the front panels. Refit in place the washer and nut.
Tightening torque : 12 Nm.

disconnector operating
handle positions

Position the lever as indicated for Position the lever as indicated for
downward (opening) operations. upward (closing) operations.

circuit breaker
operating tests before
energizing I

initial conditions : O
line disconnector in open or
earthed position 0

circuit breaker locked in open E

position B
C

Lock the lever hole E of the line
disconnector with the key in
lock B.
Remove the key from B ( see the
previous view ) and insert it in C.
Unlock and then charge the
operating mechanism of the circuit
breaker.
(see circuit breaker manual)

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 I I

O O

O I

Press the I (ON) pushbutton to Press the O (OFF) pushbutton to

close the circuit breaker. open the circuit breaker.

E
B
C

With the key in C, lock the circuit Remove the key from C ( see the
breaker in open position by previous view ) and insert it in B.
pressing the O (OFF) pushbutton. Unlock the line disconnector lever
hole E.

energizing the
downstream part of the
installation
initial conditions :
line disconnector in earthed
position
circuit breaker locked in open E
position A
front panel in place

Set the line disconnector to open Set the line disconnector to closed
position using the operating lever. position and then, with the key in
A, lock the lever hole E of the line
disconnector.

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 I I

O O

0 O

Remove the key from A, ( see the
previous view ) insert it in C and
unlock the circuit breaker. Charge
the circuit breaker operating
mechanism.
(see the circuit breaker manual)
Press the I (ON) pushbutton to
close the circuit breaker.
The downstream part of the
installation is now energized.

deĆenergizing the
downstream part of the
installation I I

initial conditions : O O
line disconnector in closed
position I 0

circuit breaker in closed position

Press the O (OFF) pushbutton to With the key in C, lock the circuit
open the circuit breaker. breaker in open position by
pressing the O (OFF) pushbutton.

E
A

Remove the key from C ( see the Set the line disconnector to open
previous view ) and insert it in A. position.
Unlock the line disconnector lever
hole E.

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 Set the line disconnector to
earthed position. The front panel
can now be removed.

operating safety

Operation impossible with the With the line disconnector in open

circuit breaker closed. or closed position, it is impossible
to remove the front panel.

The front panel can only be
removed or fitted with the line
disconnector in earthed position,
before removing the nut used to
secure the panel.
With the front panel removed, the
line disconnector can be set to
open position. It cannot however
be set to closed position.

padlocking
With one to three 8 mm padlocks
per padlocking point.

Padlocking of the line disconnector Padlocking of the line disconnector

in earthed position. in open position.

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 Padlocking of the line disconnector Padlocking of the front panel.
in closed position. (1 padlock only)

keylocks H see the instruction manual for

installation and operation of
(option) keylocks.
H to install a keylock on the circuit
breaker, see the instruction manual
for the unit concerned.
H if the keylock option was not
specified with the order, call your
Schneider service centres.
( See groupe Schneider services
centres ).

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 maintenance instructions

preventive maintenance Never lubricate the operating

For problems : see groupe
Schneider services centres.
mechanisms of the line
disconnector.
No particular maintenance is
required under normal operating
conditions. (temperature between
-5°C and 40°C).
For severe operating conditions
(aggressive environments, dust,
temperatures below -5°C or above
40°C, etc.) consult your nearest
groupe Schneider services
centres.

troubleĆshooting chart
H front panel cannot be opened or closed
H line disconnector cannot be set to earthed position
H line disconnector cannot be set to closed position
H circuit breaker cannot be operated
H accidental manual closing of the downstream earthing
switch arm
H check that the line disconnector is in earthed
position and that the nut used to secure the front
panel has been removed
H check that the line disconnector is in open
position
H check that the line disconnector is in open
position
H see the circuit breaker manual
H reopen the earthing switch using the contact
arm and then reset the system using a screwdriver
to allow insertion of the lever

options H auxiliary contacts on the line

disconnector.
(please consult us) H protection by SEPAM
programmable electronic
protection unit.
H keyed interlocks.
H heating element.

spare parts for other parts, please consult us

(see groupe Schneider services
centres)

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groupe Schneider service
centers are there for:
engineering and technical
assistance
startĆup
training
preventive and corrective
maintenance
adaptation work
spare parts
Call your sales representative
who will put you in touch with
your nearest groupe Schneider
service centers, or call directly in
Grenoble, France
(33) 04 76 57 60 60

Schneider Electric SA
Merlin Gerin As standards, specifications and designs change from time
to time, please ask for confirmation of the information given
F-38 050 Grenoble cédex 9 in this publication.
tél: (33) 04 76 57 60 60
télex: merge 320 842 F
Conception, rédaction: Service Documentation
Technique T&D

7897162EN indice : B Edition du : 16-Dec-1998