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Solenoid Operated Vacuum Capacitor Switch

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Installation and Operation Instructions

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Safety Information

Safety Information ..........................................................................................4

Product Information

Introduction .......................................................................................................5

Acceptance and Initial Inspection ...........................................................5

Handling and Storage ...................................................................................5

Standards ............................................................................................................5

Check-Out Procedure ...................................................................................7

High Voltage Connections ..........................................................................8

Control Wiring ..................................................................................................9

Remote Control ................................................................................................9

Wiring Diagrams ........................................................................................ 10,11

Dimensions

Dimensions ........................................................................................................12

Switch Operation

Electrical Operation ..................................................................................... 13

Manual Hotstick Operation ....................................................................... 13

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in the safe operation of the equipment described. Only competent technicians who are familiar with

this equipment should install, operate, and service it. A competent technician has these qualifications:

• Is thoroughly familiar with these instructions.

• Is trained in industry-accepted high and low-voltage safe operating practices and procedures.

• Is trained and authorized to energize, de-energize, clear, and ground power distribution equipment,

and is trained in the care and use of personal protective equipment such as flash clothing, safety

glasses, face shield, hard hat, rubber gloves, clampstick, hotstick, etc.

The following is important safety information. For safe installation and operation of this equipment, be

sure to read and understand all cautions and warnings before installing or operating.

This manual may contain four types of hazard statements:

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in equipment damage only.

The following are general caution and warning statements that apply to this equipment. Additional

statements, related to specific tasks and procedures, are located throughout the manual.

Hazardous voltage. Contact with hazardous voltage will cause death or severe personal injury.

Follow all locally approved safety procedures when working around high- and low-voltage lines and

equipment.

Before installing, operating, maintaining, or testing this equipment, carefully read and understand

the contents of this manual. Improper operation, handling or maintenance can result in death,

Power distribution and transmission equipment must be properly selected for the intended

application. It must be installed and serviced by competent personnel who have been trained

and understand proper safety procedures. These instructions are written for such personnel and

are not a substitute for adequate training and experience in safety procedures. Failure to properly

select, install or maintain power distribution and transmission equipment can result in death, severe

personal injury, and equipment damage.

This service information document provides installation instructions, operation information, and

maintenance information for UltraVac

The information contained in this manual is organized into the following major categories: Safety

Information, Product Information, Ratings and Specifications, Installation Procedure, Dimensions,

Switch Operation, and Service Information. Refer to the table of contents for page numbers.

Read this manual first

Read and understand the contents of this manual and follow all locally approved procedures and

safety practices before installing or operating this equipment.

Additional information

These instructions cannot cover all details or variations in the equipment, procedures, or processes

described nor provide directions for meeting every possible contingency during installation, operation,

or maintenance.

When additional information is desired to satisfy a problem not covered sufficiently for the user's

purpose, please contact your Hubbell Power Systems sales representative.

Acceptance and initial inspection

storage area.

Store the capacitor switch so as to minimize the possibility of mechanical damage.

Standards

UltraVac

2005 standard.

Quality standards

UltraVac

System.

operation through a temperature range of -50°C to +65°C.

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The UltraVac

Vacuum Capacitor Switch must be applied within its specified ratings. Check data plate

ratings and compare with the system characteristics at the point of application prior to installation. Table

1 lists the ratings and specifications for the UltraVac

Ratings

All ratings meet or exceed values in IEEE Std C37.66™-2005 standard for a distribution-class switch,

where applicable.

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High-Voltage Connections

1. Ground the switch. Make the ground connection to the ground connector located on the aluminum

casting of the switch.

2. Make line connections. Connect the primary leads to the switch terminals. The universal clamp-type

connections are provided with each switch.

3. Torque specification to terminals is 12-15 ft-lbs.

When connecting system line voltage to the UltraVac

Vacuum Capacitor Switch, wire leads must be

Control Wiring

Electrical connections to the actuating mechanism are made through the receptacle on the aluminum

casting of the switch. Mating plugs or cable assemblies for the receptacle must be ordered separately.

Pin orientation diagrams for the control receptacle are shown next to each available wiring configuration

on the next pages.

control device to the receptacle on the aluminum casting of the switch. The control signal must be

applied between the CLOSE or OPEN pin and Neutral for at least 100 msec. It is recommended the

control signal be applied for 1 second +/- 100ms. Limit switches inside the switch will open the control

path to the solenoid at the correct time.

The CLOSE or OPEN signal must be removed from the corresponding path before the opposite

signal is applied or damage to the solenoid circuit will occur. Any manual switch, relay contact, time

switch, or similar device can be used, provided the control circuit is energized for a minimum of 100

ms for each operation.

an equal time apart. After these test operations, the switch must be allowed to rest without further

electrical operations for a period of approximately 20 minutes. This will allow the components inside

the switch sufficient time to cool and be ready for additional testing operations if desired.

If the UltraVac

Vacuum Capacitor Switch is used to switch distribution capacitors, a minimum 5

minute delay must be provided between any open operation and the subsequent close operation to

prevent damage to equipment or injury to personnel.

Connector receptacle