GE Industrial Solutions AMC6EBS, AMC4EBS, AMC4SE User Manual
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General
These instructions apply to the following catalog numbers:
• Circuit breaker modules AMC6EB, AMC4EB,
AMC6EL, AMC6EBS, AMC4EBS, and AMC4SE
• Circuit breaker frames TEB, TED, THED, TEL,
SEDA, SEHA, SELA, and SEPA
ower ahead of the panelboard or
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GEH5625 Installation Instructions R04
Spectra Series™ Power Panelboards
Circuit Breakers and Modules
Protective Cap
or Insulating
Tape
Stud Post
Installation
1. Phase balancing for two-pole devices on three-phase
systems. To balance the panelboard load, remove the
screws on the appropriate bus clip, reposition the bus
clip as shown in Figure 1, then install and tighten the
screws to 27–32 in-lb.
A & C Phase
As Received
A & B Phase
B & C Phase
Figure 2. Removing the cap or tape from the stud posts of the
breaker module.
Filler
Support
#10-32 x 3/4"
Hex-Head
Screw
Figure 1. Repositioning the bus clip to balance the load.
2. Prepare the module. Remove the protective caps or
insulating tape only from the tops of the stud posts to
which the circuit breaker is to be attached, as shown
in Figure 2. Fasten the filler supports, as shown in
Figure 3, with #10-32 x
to 15–20 in-lb.
3
/4" hex-head screws tightened
Figure 3. Attaching the filler breaker module.
3. Install the circuit breaker. Remove the lug cover, if
present. Place the
posts, as shown in Figure 4. Secure the breaker to the
module with #10-32 screw and washer assemblies and
#8-32 x 2
are in place, tighten the #10-32 screws to 27–32 in-lb
and the #8-32 screws to 15–20 in-lb. Replace the lug
cover, if present.
3
/4" screws with cup washers. After all screws
ON side of the breaker over the stud
For double-branch devices, repeat this procedure for
the second breaker. Combinations of circuit breaker
types TEB, TED, THED, SEDA, SEHA, SELA, or
SEPA may be used. Breaker type TEL may be used
only with a breaker of like type.
#8-32 Screw &
Cup Washer
#10-32 Screw-
Washer
Assembly
Stud
Post
Filler
Support
Latch
Lug
Cover
5. Install the module. Latch one side of the circuit
breaker module. Release the rail latch. Pivot the
module onto the bus bars and engage the second
latch. Release the rail latch. Tighten the rail latch
screws to 25 in-lb, as shown in Figure 6.
Latch
Screw
Latch
Screw
Figure 4. Installing the breaker on the module.
4. Position the breaker module. Loosen the latch lock
screws and fully retract the latches, as shown in Figure
5. Line up the guide fingers on both ends of the
module with the notches in the panelboard interior
rails. Allow no space between units.
Latch
Latch
Screw
Figure 6. Installing the breaker module.
6. Wire the circuits. Refer to the label on the circuit
breaker for the proper tightening torque.
7. Filler plate kits. Install the appropriate filler plate kits,
as listed in Table 1.
Filler Plate
Cat. No. Module Type
AFP3SED
AFP2TED AMC4EB
AFP4SED
AFP3ELD AMC6EL
AMC6EB
AMC4SE
AMC6EBS
AMC4EBS
Table 1. Filler plate kit for each breaker module type.
Attention – Procedure for Aluminum
Terminations
1. Strip the insulation, being careful to not nick the wire.
2. Clean the wire strands with a wire brush.
3. Thoroughly coat the stripped conductor with a
suitable antioxidant compound, such as ALNOX or
PENETROX A13.
4. Insert the conductor and tighten the connector screw
to the indicated torque, as indicated on the rating
label.
Figure 5. Positioning the breaker module.
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