Page 3 - Table of contents
Table of contents Introduction 4 - 5 General description 6 - 7 Receiving, handling and storage 8 - 10 Installation 11 - 12 Operating handle adjustment procedure 13 Operational check out instructions 14 - 15 Maintenance 16 - 17 Note: These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variation...
Page 4 - Introduction
Introduction Introduction The type Vector® manual group-operated switch is designed to meet all applicable ANSI, NEMA and IEEE standards. Successful application and operation of this equipment depends as much upon proper installation and maintenance by the user as it does upon the proper design and ...
Page 6 - General description
General description Introduction Siemens type Vector® manual group-operated air switch is precision built equipment designed to function efficiently under normal operating conditions. It is designed and manufactured to operate within the parameters established in ANSI/IEEE and NEMA standards for dis...
Page 7 - Scope
General description Scope These instructions cover the installation, operation and maintenance of a Siemens type Vector® manual group-operated air switch. The equipment designs described in this instruction manual consists of group-operated air switch for application up to 38.0 kV. A typical type Ve...
Page 8 - Receiving, handling and storage; Receiving
Receiving, handling and storage Receiving Each type Vector® manual group-operated air switch is securely blocked and braced for shipment on a pallet. It is crated, boxed or covered as required by shipping conditions. If special handling is required, it is so indicated. The type Vector manual group-o...
Page 10 - Lifting and moving; Storage
Receiving, handling and storage Lifting and moving There are a number of methods that can be used in handling the type Vector® manual group-operated switch that, when properly employed, will not damage the type Vector manual group-operated switch. The handling method used will be determined by condi...
Page 11 - Installation; Install the mounting bolts in the holes.; Item; Lift the air switch unit and mount it on; Item
Installation Installation Installation instructions for the type Vector manual group-operated air switch are detailed in the following steps: 1. Drill two mounting holes 11/16" in diameter located per the user's construction standards and spaced per Siemens assembly drawing. 2. Install the mount...
Page 13 - Operating handle adjustment procedure
Operating handle adjustment procedure Operating handle adjustment procedure The next series of steps address adjusting the position of the handle assembly and lock segment assembly so that the handle can be inserted into the OPEN and CLOSED slot correctly. Important: It is extremely important to adj...
Page 14 - Operational check out instructions
Operational check out instructions Operational check out instructions Operational check out instructions for the type Vector® manual group-operated switch are detailed in the following steps: 1. Switches are fully adjusted and inspected before they leave the factory. There should be no need to adjus...
Page 16 - Maintenance; Periodically operate the switch and
Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance instructions for the type Vector® manual group-operated switch are detailed in the following steps: 1. Periodically operate the switch and check for actions described in Operational check out instructions on pages 14-15. Lubricate the jaw, auxiliary contacts and t...