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Equipment Description
01.4IB.51809
Ch 3 Equipment Description
A. G
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The Powell Electric Remote Racking Device is
an accessory which enables circuit breakers
to be racked into and out of switchgear from
a distance. The accessory consists of a motor
control box (Figure 1, e) and electric racking
device assembly (Figure 1, a, c, & d).
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The motor control box (Figure 1, e) supplies
power and enables the selection of operating
modes for the electric racking device. The
motor control box has a 50 foot cord
(Figure 1, b) with a plug that is inserted into the
electric racking device twist lock power cord
receptacle (Figure 4). The length of the cord
enables the user to move to a remote location
from the circuit breaker during the racking in
or racking out procedures. The motor control
box power supply cord (Figure 1, f) plugs into a
120VAC outlet.
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The electric racking device uses a hinges and
pins (Figure 3, a & b) to connect to the door
of the compartment. The racking handle
assembly is to engage the breaker racking
handle (Figure 5) on the circuit breaker. The
motor control box (Figure 2) is used to operate
the racking device from a safe distance.
