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STEP 16: INSTALLING THE RETROFITTED
BREAKER IN THE CELL
DO NOT LEAVE THE BREAKER IN AN INTER-
MEDIATE POSITION IN THE SWITCHGEAR
CELL. ALWAYS LEAVE IT IN THE CONNECTED,
DISCONNECTED, OR (OPTIONAL) TEST POSI-
TION. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD LEAD TO
IMPROPER POSITIONING OF THE BREAKER
AND FLASHOVER, CAUSING DEATH, SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY, AND / OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the Retrofitter to
insure proper Breaker / Cell fit. When
racking the Breaker into the Connected
position, the Retrofitter MUST FOLLOW
BOTH the manufacturer’s instructions and
the customer’s safety standards and
procedures for racking a Breaker into the
Connected position.
A. With the Breaker in the Open position and the
springs discharged, slowly rack the Breaker
into the Connected position, making sure there
is no interference or binding. The Breaker
should rack smoothly and without mechanical
interference between any Breaker and Cell
parts. The Retrofitter will feel some resistance
when the primary fingers connect onto the
stabs of the Cell. This is normal.
However, if any unusual resistance is detected
that could be abnormal interference between
the Breaker and Cell parts, stop immediately
and move the Breaker out of the Connected
position. Examine what is causing the
interference and correct the situation.
WARNING
