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STEP 1: GENERAL BREAKER PREPARATION
Before attempting to remove the Breaker from the
cell or perform any Retrofit Operation, be sure to
read and understand the Safety Precautions
section of this manual. In addition, be sure to read
and understand the Instructions for the Application
of Digitrip RMS Retrofit Kits on Power Circuit
Breakers (Retrofit Application Data – Publication
AD 33-855-2), supplied with the Digitrip Retrofit
Kit.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL OR PERFORM
MAINTENANCE ON EQUIPMENT WHILE IT IS
ENERGIZED. SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH CAN RESULT FROM CONTACT WITH
ENERGIZED EQUIPMENT. VERIFY THAT NO
VOLTAGE IS PRESENT BEFORE PROCEEDING.
A. Trip the Breaker and remove it from the Cell.
Move the Breaker to a clean, well-lit work area.
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the Retrofitter to
insure that the Breaker and all original
components are in good condition.
Visually inspect all Breaker components
for signs of damage or wear. If any signs
of damage or wear are detected for
components not included in the Retrofit
Kit, secure the necessary replacement
parts before beginning the Retrofit
Process.
The force necessary to trip the Breaker
should not exceed three (3) lbs.
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the Retrofitter to
insure that the proper, manufacturer’s
recommended crimping tools and
terminals are used for each type of
connector. It is also the responsibility of
the Retrofitter to insure that all wire
preparations, connections, strippings,
terminations, and wiring techniques are
performed according to the latest IEEE,
NEC, and / or NEMA industry standards,
specifications, codes, and guidelines.
To begin the Retrofit Process, refer to the
components list at the end of this manual.
Layout the components and hardware
according to the steps outlined. The parts
bags are labeled with the corresponding
step number. The components and
hardware will be used to complete each
step in the Retrofit Process.
