Reclosers
MN280063EN
Type VSA12, VSA12B, VSA16, VSA20, and VSA20A operation and
installation instructions
Effective May 2017
Supersedes October 2002 (S280-45-1)
COOPER POWER
SERIES
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  • Page 1 COOPER POWER Reclosers SERIES Effective May 2017 MN280063EN Supersedes October 2002 (S280-45-1) Type VSA12, VSA12B, VSA16, VSA20, and VSA20A operation and installation instructions...
  • Page 2 CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT SHALL NOT BECOME PART OF OR MODIFY ANY CONTRACT BETWEEN THE PARTIES. In no event will Eaton be responsible to the purchaser or user in contract, in tort (including negligence), strict liability or other-wise for any special, indirect, incidental or consequential damage or loss whatsoever, including but not limited to...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents SafEty iNforMatioN Safety instructions ................iv Product iNforMatioN Introduction .
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    FOR LIFE FOR LIFE Eaton meets or exceeds all applicable industry standards relating to product safety in its Cooper Power™ series products. We actively promote safe practices in the use and maintenance of our products through our service literature, instructional training programs, and the continuous efforts of all Eaton employees involved in product design, manufacture, marketing, and service.
  • Page 5: Product Information

    Acceptance and initial inspection input power supply accessory is also available. This product is completely assembled, tested, and Type VSA reclosers are electronically controlled by Eaton’s inspected at the factory. It is carefully calibrated, adjusted, Cooper Power series recloser controls.
  • Page 6: Specifications And Ratings

    Specifications and ratings table 4. duty cycle Percent of Maximum Maximum X/R Number of Unit A recloser will effectively interrupt fault currents only when Circuit Interrupting Rating Ration Operations applied within its specified ratings. Check data plate ratings and compare with the system characteristics at point of 15-20 45-55 application prior to installation.
  • Page 7: Dimensions And Weights

    Dimensions and weights Knockouts (3) for 25 mm (1") conduit fitting in bottom of operating cabinet 102 (4) VSA12/12B/16/20 Universal Clamp-type Terminal, accepts 4/0 to 1000 MCM cable VSA20A 1-1/4 - 12 UNF-2A Threaded Stud Terminal clearance (11.25) required (26) for bushing removal (14.75)
  • Page 8: Installation Procedure

    Installation warNiNg this equipment is not intended to protect human life. follow all locally approved procedures and safety SLING HEIGHT practices when installing or operating this equipment. failure to comply can result in death, severe personal injury, and equipment damage. g102.1 warNiNg hazardous voltage.
  • Page 9: Heaters

    warNiNg BYPASS SWITCH hazardous voltage. Solidly ground all equipment. failure to comply can result in death, severe personal injury, and equipment damage. t223.2 DISCONNECT DISCONNECT SWITCH SWITCH Ground the recloser. Make ground connections to the recloser ground connector. For substation installations, the ground connector is moved to the bottom of one of the extension legs, as shown in Figure 10.
  • Page 10: 240 Vac Power Connections

    240 vac power connections Remove recloser from service A 240 Vac power source is required to operate the recloser. Block ground tripping via the control panel. A 120 Vac input power supply accessory is also available. Close all three bypass switches. The source is brought into the operator mechanism cabinet and connected to the terminal block mounted on the left With a hotstick, pull down the yellow MANUAL TRIP...
  • Page 11 Multi-Ratio CT Multi-Ratio CT (accessory) (accessory) KA65VS-1 KA65VS-2 KA65VS-3 KA65VS-4 X2J X1 PHASE C PHASE B Auxiliary Switch (accessory) PHASE A KA55VSM1 — 1 STAGE KA55VSM2 — 2 STAGE KA55VSM3 — 3 STAGE KA55VSM4 — 4 STAGE Receptacle and Plug "b"...
  • Page 12: Auxiliary Switch

    Accessories Auxiliary switch A one-, two-, three-, or four-stage auxiliary switch can be provided as an accessory. Each stage has two independent contacts that permit any desired combination of “a” (follow state of recloser contacts) and “b” (opposite state of recloser contacts) positions. The switch is wired to a separate terminal block as shown in Figure 5.
  • Page 13: Form 6 Rack Mount Substation Battery Power Interface Accessory

    Form 6 Rack Mount Control only. For other Table 9). The Form 6 Rack Mount Control cable is wired to control applications, contact your Eaton representative. the accessory, which transforms the control signal to trip and close the recloser. Refer to Figures 8 and 9.
  • Page 14 Motor-Operated Spring Charge Circuit 2R-G 2R-G FNM-5 Cabinet AØ CT KLM-15 Heater 2R-H 2R-H BØ CT P4-3 Circuit 2R-J 2R-J CØ CT KLM-15 2R-G 2R-G K CT Common .022 F H/SW 2R-C 2R-C 2R-E 2R-E Close Interface AGC-2 2R-A 2R-A Circuit Board Trip .22 F...
  • Page 15: Substation Mounting

    Substation mounting The substation mounting frame consists of angle-iron extension legs and braces that adjust to meet specific Standard Control Cabinet installation requirements. Refer to Figure 10. Mounting Brackets: FRONT Dimensions per model KA55VS2 Item VSA 12/12B/16 /20 VSA20A Standard Control Cabinet KA55VS4 (double-size control cabinet) Mounting Brackets: BACK...
  • Page 16: Pole Mounting

    Pole mounting The pole-mounting equipment consists of two C-shaped brackets that attach the recloser to the pole. Refer to Figure 3/4 Mounting Hardware (2) not furnished Operator Cabinet 5/8 mounting hardware (2) not furnished Grounding Connector Control 2/0 - 250 MCM 20-1/8 Mounting Pole-mounting...
  • Page 17: Operation

    Operation Bushing warNiNg this equipment is not intended to protect human Bushing Lead life. follow all locally approved procedures and safety practices when installing or operating this equipment. failure to comply can result in death, severe personal injury, and equipment damage. g102.1 Current Exchange Assembly warNiNg...
  • Page 18: Manual Tripping

    Auxiliary Switch Accessory Contact Position Indicator RESET-TRIP Knob Drive Motor Operator Cabinet Heater Spring Charge Indicator Multi-Ratio Current MANUAL CLOSE Lever Transformer Terminal Board MANUAL TRIP Pullring MANUAL CLOSE Pullring figure 14. vSa recloser operating mechanism. Manual tripping Manual closing A closed recloser can be tripped manually, from inside the Closing springs must be charged prior to manual closing operator cabinet by moving the RESET-TRIP knob to TRIP...
  • Page 19: Service Information

    Service information Testing operation This recloser is used with microprocessor-based recloser controls. Refer to the control operation manual. cautioN warNiNg this equipment requires routine inspection and maintenance to ensure proper operation. if it is not this equipment is not intended to protect human maintained, it can fail to operate properly.
  • Page 20 iii. Check that the recloser is open. The contact position indicator in the operator cabinet should read OPEN. The RESET-TRIP knob should be in the RESET position and the spring chargestate indicator should read SPRINGS DISCHARGED. Contact Position a. If the recloser is closed, trip the recloser Indicator following the Manual Tripping instructions in this section.
  • Page 21: High-Potential Withstand Testing

    High-potential withstand testing TEST 1 TEST 2 PHASE TO PHASE PHASE TO GROUND warNiNg hazardous voltage. the switchgear (apparatus and control) and high-voltage transformer must be in a test cage or similar protected area to prevent accidental contact with the high-voltage parts. Solidly ground all equipment.
  • Page 22: Replacement Parts

    Factory-authorized repair shops are located throughout the continental United States to provide maintenance, repair, and testing services for Eaton reclosers. For further information, contact your Eaton representative. factory maintenance classes The factory Service Department offers recloser maintenance training classes.
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  • Page 24 United States Eaton.com/cooperpowerseries © 2017 Eaton All Rights Reserved Eaton is a registered trademark. Printed in USA For Eaton's Cooper Power series product Publication No. MN280063EN information call 1-877-277-4636 or visit: All trademarks are property www.eaton.com/cooperpowerseries. KA2048-0046 Rev: 02 of their respective owners.

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