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S&C Instruction Sheet 716-504   

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Operation

Understanding the Gas-Pressure 
Indicator and Safety Relief Device

Series 2000 Circuit-Switchers have sealed 
interrupters containing gas under pressure. 
Loss of gas pressure may result in improper 
interrupting action. Low gas pressure is signaled 
by a red target in the gas-pressure indicator at 
the upper terminal end of the interrupter.

Figure 45 illustrates a gas-pressure indica-

tor with acceptable gas pressure.

Figure 46 illustrates a gas-pressure indica-

tor with a red target semiphore, signaling a loss 
in gas-pressure.

Understanding the Optional Remote 
Gas-Density Monitor

The remote gas-density monitor provides local 
and remote indication of the gas density in each 
interrupter in terms of percent full. The system 
can be wired to provide remote indication 
of the gas density of each interrupter via 
three analog 0 to 1.0 mA dc outputs. The LCD 
provides indication of gas density and alarms 
for each interrupter. The remote gas density 
monitor transmits updated measurements 
approximately once per hour.

The remote gas-density monitor has three 

available alarm contacts. The system provides 
both local and remote indication of alarms.

Level 1 Alarm

 indicates an interrupter is 

leaking. The Circuit-Switcher can still be 
operated, but the leaking interrupter should 
be replaced promptly.

Level 2 Alarm

 indicates an interrupter has 

lost enough SF

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 gas that it can no longer 

clear faults properly.

System Trouble Alarm

 indicates a problem 

with the monitoring system. A system trouble 
alarm will activate when the receiver fails 
to receive a signal for more than 24 hours. 
The system trouble alarm will also activate 
when there are approximately three months 
or less of battery life remaining. At first, 

Low Battery

 alarm will appear locally. 

After the battery has completely discharged, 
an “Error” message will appear in place of 
the percent-gas-density information, and the 
system trouble alarm will signal remotely.
For complete instructions on installing, 

operating, and troubleshooting the optional 
remote gas-density monitor, refer to S&C 
Instruction Sheet 716-530.

Inspection Recommendations

To ensure the continued proper performance, 
Series 2000 Circuit-Switcher should be inspected 
in accordance with S&C-recommended schedule 
and procedures contained in S&C Instruction 
Sheet 716-590.

Figure 45.  The normal gas pressure indicator and relief device.

Figure 46.  The visible “red target” gas pressure indicator. 

Gas pressure indicator

Safety relief 
device

Red target 
(semiphore)

Summary of Contents for 2000 series

Page 1: ...ons and Labels 4 Location of Safety and Instruction Labels and Tags 5 Safety Precautions 7 Shipping and Handling Inspection 8 Packing 8 Storage 9 Installation Before Starting 11 Installing the Mountin...

Page 2: ...odel 2020 Familiarize yourself with Safety Information and Safety Precautions on pages 4 through 7 Retain this Instruction Sheet This instruction sheet is a permanent part of your S C Series 2000 Circ...

Page 3: ...f and confirmation that the equipment has been stored installed operated inspected and main tained in accordance with recommendations of the seller and standard industry practice to correct the noncon...

Page 4: ...followed NOTICE NOTICE identifies important procedures or requirements that can result in product or property damage if instructions are not followed Following Safety Instructions If you do not unders...

Page 5: ...RACKET BRACKET MAY ONLY BE USED TO LIFT INTERRUPTER AND SUPPORT COLUMN DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT OR PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT P A B G 5685R1 MADE IN U S A S C ELECTRIC COMPANY CHICAGO ILLINOIS Connecting P...

Page 6: ...apply control voltage or insert motor and closing circuit fuseholder G 5959 L CAUTION Do not apply control voltage to this device G 5947 M CAUTION Do not attempt to close Circuit Switcher using manua...

Page 7: ...er mats hard hats safety glasses fall protection and flash clothing in accordance with safe operating procedures and rules 4 SAFETY LABELS AND TAGS Do not remove or obscure any of the DANGER WARNING C...

Page 8: ...020 Series 2000 Circuit Switcher shipment should include the items shown in Figures 1 and 2 on pages 10 and 11 CAUTION DO NOT mix components from different installations The Series 2000 Circuit Switch...

Page 9: ...njury can result Storage NOTICE Connect control power to the switch operator when storing it outdoors The switch operator is equipped with a space heater that must be energized during storage to preve...

Page 10: ...Switcher rated 138 kV High speed base contains interrupter power train Pressure relief device and low gas pressure indicator Interrupter Insulating support column Support arm Disconnect blade Disconne...

Page 11: ...g mechanism components and hardware and the straps that bind the pole units Also remove the wood bracing between the pole unit terminal pads See Figure 2 CAUTION The foundations and anchor bolts for S...

Page 12: ...inch hex head galvanized steel cap screws and flat washers furnished Torque the cap screws to 75 ft lbs Also see Figure 1 on page 10 g Install the covers to the tops of each mounting pedestal using 1...

Page 13: ...evel See Figure 3 on page 11 If necessary loosen the 11 1 inch hex head galvanized steel cap screws that attach the support arms to the mounting pedestals reposition the support arms and retighten the...

Page 14: ...refully raise the operator to the upright position so it rests on its skid CAUTION Do not remove the lifting sling around the stored energy housing The operator is top heavy and must be adequately sup...

Page 15: ...ght ening Tighten all four screws securely Step 11 Attach the operator support angle to the appropriate mounting pedestal using two 11 14 inch hex head galvanized steel cap screws four flat washers an...

Page 16: ...high speed base If necessary loosen the cap screws used to attach the outboard pole unit channel bases to the high speed base and support brace and shift the pole units to level the support brace Secu...

Page 17: ...rews flat washers and self locking hex nuts furnished Securely tighten all cap screws CAUTION The operator directly drives the interrupters open and closed through a simple high speed power train lead...

Page 18: ...ws that connect the operating rod holding bracket marked with a black yellow striped label for shipment See Figure 14 on page 19 CAUTION The operating rod is under pressure Removal of the bracket may...

Page 19: ...he interrupter is longer than the other three to aid in aligning the interrupter with the transition box f Reattach a inch Belleville washer and a 12 inch stainless steel hex nut retained from Step 13...

Page 20: ...ace on the upper terminal pad and immediately apply a liberal coating of Penetrox A or other suitable aluminum connector compound See Figure 19 on page 21 c Attach the upper terminal pad using three 1...

Page 21: ...se or lower the interphase drive lever and thus facilitate insertion of the stainless steel pin Step 19 Remove the lower 20 locknut that retains the adjustable locking rod then remove and discard the...

Page 22: ...line has shifted by more than inch loosen the leveling locknuts located under the associated jaw contact support insulator See Figure 23 Adjust the locknuts as necessary to shift the jaw contact cente...

Page 23: ...ase pipe assembly to the two outboard pole unit insulating support column drive levers In the event that the interphase pipe assembly cannot be connected to an outboard pole unit insulating support co...

Page 24: ...d See Figure 26 If necessary loosen the locknuts at the top and bottom of the vertical operating pipe and rotate the pipe so the connection can be made c Tighten the locknuts Figure 26 Connect the int...

Page 25: ...charging handle furnished with the operator to check the functioning of the disconnect power train as follows Refer to Figure 30 on page 26 and Figure 31 on page 27 a Open the access shutter and plac...

Page 26: ...tion counter Charged and discharged indicators for stored energy mechanism Manual trip lever Side access door for user s external connections to terminal blocks at bottom of enclosure Instruction manu...

Page 27: ...Corporation orothersuitablealuminum connector compound to the brushed surfaces b Wire brusheachcircuit switcherterminal pad and apply a coating of Penetrox A then bolt the connectors to the terminal...

Page 28: ...ner wrapped around the interrupter Step 29 Remove and discard the protective wrappers from each insulating support column Setting up the Operator and Checkout Step 30 CAUTION Unauthorized changes shou...

Page 29: ...circuit is correct on dc control voltage models Energizing the switch operator with polarity reversed will cause damage to the operator control circuit and will require repair or replacement of the o...

Page 30: ...30 S C Instruction Sheet 716 504 Installation Figure 32 Side access panel of switch operator Figure 33 The knife switch retainer and knife switch Side access door Motor contactors Auxiliary switch...

Page 31: ...ssociated packing and hardware have been removed c In the high speed base Each insulated operating rod is con nected to the interphase drive See Figure 35 The interphase drive lever has been connected...

Page 32: ...page 26 Trip and close pushbuttons are not included on operators specified with Catalog Number Suffix J In such instances momen tarily jumper terminals 1 and 3 to close the circuit switcher The motor...

Page 33: ...d Adjusting Auxiliary Switch Contacts Two individually adjustable auxiliary switch contacts are furnished in the operator These contacts follow the position of the disconnect blade power train and ope...

Page 34: ...e 41 If the position indicating lamp option Cata log Number Suffix M has been specified the green lamp will light See Figure 30 on page 26 After opening the motor driven cam in the stored energy mecha...

Page 35: ...ating lamp option has been specified and operator control voltage is available the green lamp will light If operator control voltage is available The motor driven cam in the stored energy mechanism wi...

Page 36: ...of the operator by pivoting it outward See Figure 44 right The disconnect blade power train may now be padlocked open In addition the interrupters may now be closed and opened as desired either electr...

Page 37: ...and remote indication of alarms Level 1 Alarm indicates an interrupter is leaking The Circuit Switcher can still be operated but the leaking interrupter should be replaced promptly Level 2 Alarm indic...

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