ABB VD4 Addendum Manual

ABB VD4 Addendum Manual

Vacuum cb cradle solutions for retrofitting sf6 gas cb hpa36

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VD4-36kV vacuum CB cradle solutions for
retrofitting SF6 gas CB HPA36
Addendum to VD4 installation, operation and
maintenance manual 36kV Up to 2000A...31.5kA
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  • Page 1 — D I S T R I B U T I O N S O LU T I O N S VD4-36kV vacuum CB cradle solutions for retrofitting SF6 gas CB HPA36 Addendum to VD4 installation, operation and maintenance manual 36kV Up to 2000A...31.5kA...
  • Page 2 — The VD4-36kV cradle retrofit solution makes the use of fixed VD4 type of circuit breaker. For this reason, most of the information contained in the VD4 instruction manual is also effective for this retrofit solution.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    — Table of contents For your safety Introduction Environmental protection program Applicability of VD4 instructions manual to VD4-36kV cradle retrofit solution Specific VD4-36kV cradle retrofit instructions Packing & transport Handling Handling with slings Handling with trolley 09-10 Description 11-12 Instruction for VD4 CB operations...
  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    II. Environmental protection program Responsible behavior safeguards The VD4-36kV cradle retrofit solutions are your own and others’ safety! manufactured in accordance with the ISO 14000 For any requests, please contact the standards (Guidelines for environmental ABB Assistance Service.
  • Page 5: Applicability Of Vd4 Instructions Manual To Vd4-36Kv Cradle Retrofit Solution

    • Section 7 - Installation: The VD4-36kV cradle retrofit solution makes use 7.1 - General of fixed version of VD4 type circuit breaker. 7.2 - Installation and operating conditions 7.3 - Preliminary operations For this reason, most of the information contained in the VD4 instruction manual •...
  • Page 6: Specific Vd4-36Kv Cradle Retrofit Instructions

    Should any damage or irregularity be noted in the and with closing spring discharged. Each piece of supply on packing, notify ABB (directly or through apparatus is protected by plastic cover to prevent the agent or supplier) as soon as possible and any infiltration of water during the loading and in any case within five days of receipt.
  • Page 7: Handling With Slings

    Handling with slings: While using forklift : To lift and handle the circuit-breaker, use the The apparatus must not be handled hooks (figure 7.1 & 7.2). by inserting forks of the truck directly under the apparatus itself. Put the hooks in the holes prepared in Should it be necessary to use this the lifting bracket fixed on circuit-breaker method, place the circuit-breaker on...
  • Page 8: Handling With Trolley

    V D 4 - 3 6 K V C R A D L E R E T R O F I T S O L U T I O N S E R V I C E I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L — Specific VD4-36kV cradle retrofit instructions In order to insert circuit breaker into the VHA 36 panel, position the trolley in front of the panel &...
  • Page 9: Description

    General Earthed contact which is fitted on the left side of truck frame automatically connects to fixed earth The VD4-36kV cradle retrofit solution circuit slide provided on metal guide rails when CB is breakers are pieces of apparatus with vacuum inserted in guide rails.
  • Page 10 V D 4 - 3 6 K V C R A D L E R E T R O F I T S O L U T I O N S E R V I C E I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L —...
  • Page 11 (Figure 11.1). If the operations are prevented, do not force the mechanical interlocks and check that the a) Manual closing spring charging for VD4 operating sequence is correct. circuit- breakers in earthed-test position Repeatedly activate the charging lever (7)
  • Page 12 V D 4 - 3 6 K V C R A D L E R E T R O F I T S O L U T I O N S E R V I C E I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L — Instructions for VD4 CB operations The geared motor automatically recharges the...
  • Page 13: Installation

    NOTE guide rail & new front door, withdrawable VD4-36kV cradle retrofit solution VCB can be When carrying out installation work, the inserted in the panel with the help of CB handling regulations in the country of installation must trolley (refer fig 8.2 - Handling with trolley).
  • Page 14 V D 4 - 3 6 K V C R A D L E R E T R O F I T S O L U T I O N S E R V I C E I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L —...
  • Page 15 Fig 15.1 Bottom plate assembly Earth guide LHS & RHS guide rails Rear bottom plate — Fig 15.4 - ABB VHA36 panels retrofitted with VD4-36kV cradle solution — Fig 15.2 CB compartment top cover (upper door) assembly VD4-36kV circuit breaker...
  • Page 16: Putting Into Service

    The auxiliary circuits of the withdrawable circuit- breaker are fully cabled from the factory up to male connector. During installation of VD4 CB first time with existing panel, before inserting VD4 CB inside For the external connections, please refer to the electric cubicle ensure that power supply to the panel is diagram of the enclosure or of the switchgear.
  • Page 17: Periodic Checking

    — Periodic checking The frequency and sort of inspections basically depend on CAUTION the service conditions. Various factors must be considered: frequency of operations, interrupted current values, relative Before carrying out any operation, make sure power factor and the installation ambient. that the operating mechanism springs are discharged, and that the apparatus is in the The following paragraph gives the checking program table,...
  • Page 18 V D 4 - 3 6 K V C R A D L E R E T R O F I T S O L U T I O N S E R V I C E I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L —...
  • Page 19: Maintenance

    — Maintenance — Maintenance must only be carried out by ABB personnel or in any case by suitably qualified personnel who have in-depth knowledge of the apparatus (IEC62271-1). Should the maintenance be carried out by non-ABB personnel, they are responsible for the interventions.
  • Page 20: Spare Parts

    All assembly operations of spare refer to the ordering sales codes indicated in the technical catalogue and always state the parts / accessories must be following: carried out by ABB personnel or • Type of circuit-breaker • Rated voltage of the circuit-breaker by suitably qualified customer •...
  • Page 21: Overall Dimensions And Ratings

    — Overall dimension and ratings VD4-36kV vacuum circuit breaker cradle retrofit solution VD4-36kV cradle retrofit solution 36kV 1250A 31.5kA 1020...
  • Page 22 V D 4 - 3 6 K V C R A D L E R E T R O F I T S O L U T I O N S E R V I C E I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L — Overall dimension and ratings VD4-36kV vacuum circuit breaker cradle retrofit solution VD4-36kV cradle retrofit solution...
  • Page 24 We reserve the right to make technical changes or modify the contents of this document without prior notice. With regard to purchase orders, the agreed particulars shall prevail. ABB does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for potential errors or possible lack of information in this document.

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