SM6

MV distribution
factory built assemblies
at your service
Anglais

instructions for
use
DM1 A and DM1 D
1250A cubicles
foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
symbols and conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
as per iso 3864---2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
contact the Schneider Electric service unit for diagnosis and advice 4
distribution rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
safety rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

general description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
DM1: circuit breaker cubicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
DM1 A version (cable incoming or outgoing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
DM1 D version (bars incoming or outgoing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

handling instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
cubicle identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
accessories list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
dimensions / mass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
handling by slings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
handling using a forklift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

installation and operation recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
preparing the cubicles for switchboard assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
fitting the end panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
assembling the switchboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
securing to the floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
layout in the substation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
fitting the busbars after installing the cubicles in their operating
location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
fitting the earth bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
access to LV auxiliary connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
connection of MV cables in a DM1 A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
connection of earthing braids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

start ---up and operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

checks before energising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
voltage indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
phase balance adaptater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
feeder disconnector operating lever position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
circuit breaker no---load operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
energising the load side of the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
de---energising the load side of the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
operating safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
padlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
keyed interlocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

maintenance instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
preventive maintenance, cleaning instructions and power---up . . . . 33
replacing a voltage indicator module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
replacing a voltage indicator pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
trouble shooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
recovery of SF6 gas at end of life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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 foreword

symbols and Caution:

conventions you will find all the symbols
below throughout the
document, indicating
the hazard levels
depending on the
different types of situation.

DANGER as per iso 3864---2

DANGER: failure to follow this

instruction will result in death or serious
injury.

WARNING as per iso 3864---2

WARNING: failure to follow this

instruction may result in death or
serious injury.

CAUTION as per iso 3864---2

CAUTION: failure to follow this

instruction may result in injuries.
This alert signal can also be used to indicate
practices that could damage the SM6 unit.

INFORMATION--ADVICE
We draw your attention to this specific point.

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contact the Schneider
Electric service unit for
diagnosis and advice

Call your sales representative who

will put you in contact with
the closest
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
group service centre.
You can log on to:
www.schneider-- electric.com

distribution rules The aim of this publication This document is not a commercial
is to enable the SM6 unit document.
to be installed correctly. It is a strictly technical document
drawn up by Schneider Electric.

safety rules
CAUTION WARNING

All the operations described below The contractor must be certified

must be performed in compliance and authorised to manipulate
with applicable safety standards, and perform work on the SM6
under the responsibility unit.
of a competent authority.

CAUTION

Only undertake the work after

having read and understood
all the explanations given in this
document.
If you have any difficulty complying
with these rules, please contact
Schneider Electric.

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 general description

DM1: circuit breaker

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

DM1 A version (cable

incoming or outgoing)
(front panel removed)
F : voltage indicator
G : voltage transformers
H : current transformers
J : capacitive voltage dividers F F
K : load---side earthing switch
L : MV cable connection pads G G
M : circuit breaker control panel
N : insulating shields
H H

J J
K K
L L
M M
N N

version 1 câble version 2 câbles

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DM1 D version (bars
incoming or outgoing)
circuit breaker on left
(front panel removed)
F : voltage transformers
G : current transformers
H : circuit breaker control panel
J : bottom busbar L
connection pads
K : capacitive voltage divider
L : voltage indicator F

H
J
K

circuit breaker on right

H
J
K

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 handling instructions

cubicle identification
A
A : indicator plate D3
B : characteristics and
designation D2
C : manufacturer’s name plate
B
1
Note: the characteristics
of the circuit breaker
are given on its plate.
D1
Serial number
D1: riveted to the front plate of the
operating mechanism
D2: glued to the back of the front
plate of the low voltage
compartment C
D3: glued to the upright of the
frame

1 : instruction’s number

accessories list switchboard accessories : 1 operating lever

supplied with the cubicle
(may vary depending on the
cubicles making up the
switchboard)
2 end panels
1 bag of nuts and bolts for the end
panels S4 : 3729744

DM1 A accessories DM1 A accessories DM1 D accessories:

(1 cable version): (2 cables version): 1 bag of intercubicle connection
1 bag of intercubicle connection 1 bag of intercubicle connection accessories (bag S1: 3729745)
accessories (bag S1: 3729745) accessories (bag S1: 3729745) 2 earth bars
3 dry cable clamps, 3 dry cable clamps, 6 bars
1 cable version 2 cables version
3 1250 A bars
3 clamp supports, 3 clamp supports,
1 cable version 2 cables version 3 U ---fittings
1 bag of nuts and bolts 1 bag of nuts and bolts 6 field distributors
(bag S7: 3731664) (bag S7: 3731664) (in version > 12 KV)
2 earth bar 2 earth bars 2 M6 cage nuts
12 busbars 12 busbars 2 HM6 x 16 screws
6 U ---fittings 6 U ---fittings 2 HM6 x 30 studs
12 field distributors 12 field distributors 2 M6 nuts
(in version > 12 KV) (in version > 12 KV) 2 field distributor assemblies
1 bottom pan 1 bottom pan 1 bag of busbar nuts and bolts
1 insulating shield kit 1 insulating shield kit 3730484 (1250A feeder)
1 bag of busbar nuts and bolts 1 bag of busbar nuts and bolts 1 bag field distributor nuts
3730484 (1250A feeder) 3730484 (1250A feeder) 3735750
1 bag of busbar nuts and bolts 1 bag of busbar nuts and bolts
3735119 (400/630A feeder) 3735119 (400/630A feeder)
1 bag bottom nuts and bolts 1 bag double cable nuts and bolts
3731664 3731699

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handling

CAUTION

Do not handle the cubicle from the

front control panel.

dimensions / mass 750

1220

80 840 300
average weight of fully equipped
cubicle 420 kg
L1 L2 L3
at delivery
after delivery
1600

1630
330

373

832
333

handling by slings
The handling lugs are reserved
solely for handling of SM6
cubicles.
A : HM12 screws and nuts
B : Schneider Electric maximum L
useful load = 400 KG CE
Schneider Electric

CMU =400 KG
CE

60˚
CAUTION maxi

C : in event of hole deformation

(ovalisation) replace the lugs.
A B
L=750 mm mini
C
Schneider Electric

CMU =400
KG
CE

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handling using a forklift

storage

70˚C

---40˚C

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 installation and operation
recommendation

switchgear ageing H The need for proper H Ventilation control:

withstand in an MV implementation of connections:
substation depends on 3 the new cold slip---on and
main factors: retractable technologies offer ease
of installation, thereby promoting
withstand over time.
Their design enables operation in
polluted environments with harsh
atmospheres.
the grids must be sized according
to power loss in the substation.
These grids must only be placed
near the transformer, so as to
prevent air circulating on the MV
switchboard.

H The influence of the relative

humidity factor:
installation of heating resistors is
essential in climates with high
relative humidity and large
temperature differences.

operation Our service centre is at your

disposal at all times:
H To propose you if required
H suitable maintenance
operations
H maintenance contracts.
H adaptations

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 installation instructions

preparing the cubicles 1

for switchboard
assembly
Position upon delivery :
H circuit breaker open
H feeder disconnector in earth
position
: bolt+washer
C
: bolt+washer+nylstop nut
B A
Remove the 2 bolts 1 Unscrew the 4 bolts fixing the low
(only for DM1-- D) voltage compartment covers C
and then front panel A by lifting and remove it.
it and pulling it forward.
Remove the pallet B.
(the bolts cannot be re-used)

E’
D
E

Remove the 2 half cross bars D Remove the 2 parts E and E’.
of the low voltage compartment. (top plate of cubicle) (16 bolts)
(cubicle without LV enclosure)

G
F

Remove the 2 parts F. Remove the 4 handling parts G

(top plate of cubicle) (12 bolts) (cross bars and lifting rings).
(cubicle without LV enclosure)

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fitting the end panel Refer to the switchboard parcel
manual, as per the upgrade of the
new standard IEC 62271---200.

assembling K L
the switchboard M
Bag of nuts and bolts
S4: 3729745.
(HM 6x16 bolts only)

top view
P

K L

Join the various cubicles. Bolt mounting direction

(the remaining nuts and bolts K : lefthand cubicle
are for the earth bars)
L : righthand cubicle
M : to join the 2 cubicles.
Screw HM6x60 to tighten moderately
Tightening torque : 6 Nm.

Remove the wiring metallic

schield N.
Fit the bolt P to assemble the
cubicles. (take care to LV wires)
Refit the wiring metallic schield.

securing to the floor

50

(nuts and bolts not included)

333 73
840
740

832

12,3x12,3
50

15 720 15
750

Do not place the bolts for securing

to the floor on the circuit breaker
side. The shaded part represents
the bottom pan which extends
330 mm below the cubicle,
in the version DM1 A.

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layout in the substation
140
mm

DM1 DM1

21,5 à 100 mm 21,5 à 100mm

Switchboard installed to the right Switchboard installed to the left of

of a wall. a wall.
(minimum clearance for
trouble---free operation)

fitting the busbars after

installing the cubicles
in their operating
location
mounting of U ---fittings
Single-- hole U-- fitting

Mount the 3 U ---fittings on the ...using M8x30 bolts (female

supporting insulators... hexagonal) without locking.

Two -- hole U-- fitting

Mount the 3 U ---fittings on the ... using M8x30 bolts (female

heart of the unit... hexagonal) without locking.

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fitting of bars
To be followed exactly.
Place the bars as shown
in the diagram opposite.

Version ≤ 12 KV
Identical for single---hole U ---fittings

Fit the bars and then the nuts Lock the bolts V for fixing
and bolts. U-- fittings after all the bars
Tightening torque: 28 Nm. are fitted.
Tightening torque: 28 Nm.

Version > 12 KV
Identical for single---hole U ---fittings
Note : fitting is identical
for single---hole or two---hole
U ---fittings.

The rest of bolt is not used

Place the field distributors correctly Incorrect fitting.

on the U ---fitting.
(use foolproofing device to ensure
correct placing)

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 V

Fit bars and then nuts and bolts. Lock the bolts V for fixing the
Tightening torque: 28 Nm. U-- fittings after all the bars have
been fitted.
Tightening torque: 28 Nm.

top busbar of a DM1 A DM1 A

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top busbar of a DM1 D DM1 D

bottom busbar of a DM1 D

M

Q R

P
DM1 D GBM/GBC
M : spring washer Fitting the busbar.
N : flat style washer it is imperative to assemble the
P : 10.2 dia. hole on GBM / GBC bottom busbar in the right
Q : 11x16 oblong hole on DM1 D direction.
R : keep to the position of the Tightening torque : 28 Nm.
distributor rib

top view

C D
DM1 D GBC or GBM

Fit the two field distributors on the Assembling a field distributor

cubicle after fitting bars as shown A : 2 M6 cage nuts
above. B : 2 HM 6x16 bolts + washers
C : 2 HM 6x30 bolts
D : 2 M6 nuts + washers

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reassembly of cubicle F
E
Re---use and replace in the same E’
places the nuts and bolts
recovered during dismantling.

Refit the two front top plates F. Refit the two rear top plates E and
E’.

fitting the earth bars

nuts and bolts in bag
S1: 3729745

Connect the earth bars together Earth the substation frames in

(using HM 8x30 bolts). either of these two ways.

access to LV
auxiliary connection A C

A
B
A
A

Access of cables to the terminal B : ”Statimax” type autonomous

block is by openings A. protection relay (for adjustment,
see relay instructions)
C : user’s terminal block

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 D
C

After connection, refit the two half Refit the low voltage compartment
cross bars of the low voltage covers C.
compartment D.
(cubicle without LV enclosure)

connection
of MV cables in a DM1 A
clamping
H the tab of part 1 secures part 2.
2

fitting the bottom pan

Mount the 2 side panels D of the
bottom pan using the 8 bolts
without locking.

D
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Clamp the 2 front and back
panels E on panels D.
Lock the 8 bolts for fixing panels D.

fitting the earth bars

Place the earth bar F on the right
side of the bottom pan (2 clamps)
and fix it to the earth bar already in
the cubicle (HM 6x30 bolts).

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fitting the cables
2 cables version + fitting
insulating shield
Install the 2 cables connection R.
Tightening torque : 28 Nm.
Install the cable---bushings on the
cables.
Install the insulating shield
support G (by clamping).
Fix the clamp supports under the
bottom plates. R

installation of fixings

1 : position to be followed
for a correct assembly
2 : fixing is in place 1

Place the first bottom plate (phase 1)

(4 bolts) as well as the shield H. H
Mount the cable---bushing in its
position, then install the second
insulation shield.

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 Fasten the first 2 cables to the
connection pad.
Install the cables of phases
2 and 3 in the same way,
as well as the shields.

Place the bottom plates so that

the notches P are not opposite
each other.

Install and fix the 3 cable clamp

supports.

1 cable version
Install the cable---bushings
on the cables.
Fix the clamp supports under
the bottom plates.
(for insulating shield fitting
see 2 cables version)

Mount the first bottom plate Fix the first cable on the
(phase 1) (4 bolts). connection pad.

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Position the cable---bushing.
Proceed in the same way for
phases 2 and 3.
Install and secure the 3 cables
clamps.

Place the bottom plates so that

the notches P are not opposite
each other. P

connection
of earthing braids
Connect the earthing braids
to earth bar F at the bottom
of the pan (HM 6x30 bolts).

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 start-- up and operating instructions

checks before 1
energising
Check that nothing has been left in
the connection compartment.

A
Refit the front panel A in place.
For the DM1--D refit the 2 bolts (1).
Tightening torque : 8 Nm.

voltage indicator
Incoming cubicle :
On energisation of the upstream
part of the installation, the voltage
indicator lamps must come one.

PDU : old version of the voltage VPIS : voltage presence

Outgoing cubicle :
Once the line disconnector and the
circuit---breaker have been moved to
the closed position, the voltage lamps
come on.
indicator installed on SM6 cubicles Indicating system installed
previous to 0040057 L. on SM6 cubicles later than
0040057 L.

phase balance
adaptater
Note:
the monitoring device is
the same as that used by
the RM6 equipment.

Note:
in the case of a control
between old presence
of tension and new VPIS
to use the adaptater :
Phase comparator of the simplified In phase balance :
51238293 FA type.
H the comparator lamp
does not come on.
In phase unbalance:
H the comparator lamp
comes on.

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feeder disconnector
operating lever position

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

circuit breaker no---load

operations
I
initial status :
the feeder disconnector O
is in the open or earth position.
the circuit breaker is locked in the 0
open position.
E
B
C

Lock the lever insertion point E of Remove the key from B then insert
the feeder disconnector with the it at point C. Unlock then charge
key inserted at point B. the circuit breaker.
(see circuit breaker instructions)

I I

O O

O I

Close the circuit breaker by Open the circuit breaker by

pressing pushbutton I. pressing pushbutton O.

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 I

E
B
C

Lock circuit breaker open with key Remove the key from C position
in C position by pressing and insert it at point B.
pushbutton O. Unlock the opening of lever E of
the feeder disconnector.

energising the load

side of the installation
initial status:
The feeder disconnector is in earth
position.
The circuit breaker is locked open.
The front panel is in place. E
A

Set the feeder disconnector Set the feeder disconnector to

to open position using
the operating lever.
Note : in the case of a DM1 A, the
load earthing switch opens
simultaneously.
closed position, then lock lever
insertion point E of feeder
disconnector with key to A.

I I

O O

0 O

Remove key from A, Close circuit breaker by pressing

place in C and then unlock pushbutton I. The load side of the
the circuit breaker. installation is energised.
Charge the circuit breaker.
(see circuit breaker instructions)

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de---energising the load
side of the installation
I I
initial status:
the feeder disconnector is in O O
closed position.
the circuit breaker is closed. I 0

Open circuit breaker by pressing Lock the circuit breaker open with
pushbutton O. key in C by pressing pushbutton O.

E
A

Remove key from C and then Set feeder disconnector to

insert it in point A. open position.
Unlock lever insertion point E
of feeder disconnector.

Set feeder disconnector

to earth position.
The front panel can be removed.
Note : in the case of a DM1 A,
the load earthing switch closes
simultaneously.

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operating safety

Operation is impossible when If the feeder disconnector is in

circuit breaker is closed. open or closed position, the front
panel cannot be removed.

The front panel cannot be If the front panel is removed, the

removed or installed unless the feeder disconnector can be set to
feeder disconnector is open position. However, it cannot
in earth position. be set to closed position.

padlocking
1 to 3 padlocks ∅ 8 mm
per locking point.

Padlocking feeder disconnector in Padlocking feeder disconnector in

earth position. open position.

Padlocking feeder disconnector in Padlocking front panel

closed position. (1 padlock only).

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keyed interlocks H see instructions for installation
and operation of locking systems
(optional) No. 7896785
H if the locking option is not
chosen at time of order, contact
the Groupe Schneider Electric
service centre. (See the chapter
on groupe Schneider Electric
service centers.)

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 maintenance instructions

preventive We strongly recommend that you

carry out at regular intervals (at
maintenance, cleaning least roughly every 2 years) a few
instructions and operating cycles on the
switching devices.
power---up
If necessary: contact the
Schneider Electric group service
centre.

Never lubricate the disconnector

operating mechanism.
CAUTION If necessary: contact the
Schneider Electric group service
centre. In normal operating
conditions (temperature between ---
5°C and 40° C) no special
maintenance is required.

Never use solvents and alcohol. If the insulating parts are dusty, that
CAUTION We recommend that you inspect you remove the dust using a dry
each compartment (cable, fuse, cloth.
busbar)* at regular intervals
according to environmental
conditions.

example :

In harsher conditions
(aggressive atmosphere, dust,
temperature less than --- 5° C
or greater than 40° C) consult
the nearest Schneider Electric
service centre.

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replacing a voltage Manually extract the voltage
indicator: the switchboard may
indicator module be energised.
on cubicle former
to 0040057L

replacing a voltage C
indicator pack
type VPIS on cubicle
at later date 0040057L
removing
This operation is possible with A
the switch energised. B
Disassemble the 2 screws (A) fixing Extract the voltage indicator pack
the voltage indicator pack and disconnect the connector (B)
at its rear.

fitting On the characteristics label (C) Fit the new voltage indicator
check that the new pack matches pack in the opposite direction
the rated voltage for your network. to disassembly.
H 1,7 kV to 3 kV Tightening torque: 0,1 mdaN
H 3 kV to 7,2 kV
H 10 kV to 24 kV

trouble shooting chart

H voltage indicator not illuminated H check the voltage indicator
H check that the feeder disconnector and the
circuit breaker are closed (for an outgoing cubicle)
H check that the incoming cables are live

H front panel cannot be opened or closed
H feeder disconnector cannot be set to earth position
H feeder disconnector cannot be set to closed position
H circuit breaker cannot be operated
H check that the feeder indicator is in earth
position
H check that the feeder disconnector is in open
position
H check that the feeder disconnector is in open
position
H see circuit breaker instructions

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options H auxiliary contacts
H low voltage enclosure
(please consult us)
H protection by Statimax or
Vigirack relays or by Sepam
programmable electronic unit
H 1 to 3 voltage transformers
H keyed interlocks

spare parts H voltage indicator

(for other parts, please consult us:
see groupe Schneider Electric
services centers)

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recovery of SF6 gas
at end of life
for disconnector cubicle
The SF6 must be removed
before any dismantling
operation can be carried out in
compliance with the procedures
described in IEC-- 61634 and A
according to the following
instructions.
The gas must be treated in
compliance with IEC-- 60480.
H volume of gas to be
recovered: 35 litres
H internal gauge pressure:
40 kP

NB : SF6 gas recycling at the

end of circuit-- breaker life, refer Remove the cover (A) from the
to its instruction for use. control cabinet.

control cover access

Remove the control cover (B).

Remove the 3 screws retaining the Drill 2 holes in the filler valve
operating mechanism. safety cap
Cut the wiring to remove ∅ 4 mm, centreline 20 mm,
the operating mechanism. max. depth 4 mm

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 CAUTION

C
pump the gas for at least 15
minutes.

Using a spanner wrench, remove Connect the special pumping

the safety cap from the valve. equipment (C).

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group Schneider Electric service
centers are there for:
engineering and technical
assistance
start-up
training
preventive and corrective
maintenance
adaptation work
spare parts
Call your sales representative
who will put you in touch with
your nearest group Schneider
Electric service centers.

Schneider Electric Industries SAS
89, boulevard Franklin Roosevelt
F--- 92500 Rueil--- Malmaison (France)
Tel : +33 (0)1 41 29 85 00
http://www.schneider--- electric.com
As standards, specifications and designs change from time
to time, please ask for confirmation of the information given
in this publication.
Conception, rédaction: Service Documentation
Technique T&D

7896929EN revision : 01 Edition du : 24/04/2008