E50001-F710-A420-X-4A00
Answers for energy.
Type Vector®
manual group-operated switch
instruction manual
Installation operation maintenance E50001-F710-A420-X-4A00
Important
The information contained herein is
general in nature and not intended for
specific application purposes. It does not
relieve the user of responsibility to use
sound practices in application, installation,
operation and maintenance of the
equipment purchased. Siemens reserves
the right to make changes in the
specifications shown herein or to make
improvements at any time without notice
or obligations. Should a conflict arise
between the general information
contained in this publication and the
contents of drawings or supplementary
material or both, the latter shall take
precedence.
Qualified person
For the purpose of this manual a qualified
person is one who is familiar with the
installation, construction or operation of
the equipment and the hazards involved.
In addition, this person has the following
qualifications:
Is trained and authorized to
de-energize, clear, ground and tag
circuits and equipment in accordance
with established safety procedures.
Is trained in the proper care and use of
protective equipment, such as: rubber
gloves, hard hat, safety glasses or face
shields, flash clothing, etc., in
accordance with established safety
practices.
Is trained in rendering first aid.
Further, a qualified person shall also be
familiar with the proper use of special
precautionary techniques, personal
protective equipment, insulating and
shielding materials and insulated tools and
test equipment. Such persons are
permitted to work within limited approach
of exposed live parts operating at 50 volts
or more, and shall, at a minimum, be
additionally trained in all of the following:
The skills and techniques necessary to
distinguish exposed energized parts
from other parts of electric equipment.
The skills and techniques necessary to
determine the nominal voltage of
exposed live parts.
The approach distances specified in
NFPA 70E and the corresponding
voltages to which the qualified person
will be exposed.
The decision-making process necessary
to determine the degree and extent of
the hazard and the personal protective
equipment and job planning necessary
to perform the task safely.
Arc flash hazard and hazardous voltages.
Will cause death, serious injury or property damage.
Always de-energize and ground the equipment before
maintenance. Read and understand this instruction manual
before using equipment. Maintenance should be performed only
by qualified personnel. The use of unauthorized parts in the
repair of the equipment or tampering by unqualified personnel
will result in dangerous conditions which will cause death, severe
injury or equipment damage. Follow all safety instructions
contained herein.
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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 variations in equipment, nor
to provide for every possible contingency
to be met in connection with installation,
operation or maintenance. Should further
information be desired or should particular
problems arise that are not covered
sufficiently for the purchaser’s purposes,
the matter should be referred to the local
sales office.
The contents of this instruction manual
shall not become part of or modify any
prior or existing agreement, commitment
or relationship. The sales contract contains
the entire obligation of Siemens Energy,
Inc. The warranty contained in the contract
between the parties is the sole warranty of
Siemens Energy, Inc. Any statements
contained herein do not create new
warranties or modify the existing warranty.
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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
fabrication by Siemens.
The purpose of this instruction manual is
to assist the user in developing safe and
efficient procedures for the installation,
maintenance and use of the equipment.
Contact the nearest Siemens
representative if any additional
information is desired.
Arc flash hazard and hazardous voltages.
Will cause death, serious injury or property damage.
Always de-energize and ground the equipment before
maintenance. Read and understand this instruction manual
before using equipment. Maintenance should be performed only
by qualified personnel. The use of unauthorized parts in the
repair of the equipment or tampering by unqualified personnel
will result in dangerous conditions which will cause death, severe
injury or equipment damage. Follow all safety instructions
contained herein.
Arc flash hazard, hazardous voltages and high-speed moving
parts.
Will cause death, serious injury or property damage.
To avoid arc flash burns, electrical shock and entanglement in
moving parts, only qualified personnel should work on or around
this equipment after becoming thoroughly familiar with all
danger or warning notices, and procedures contained herein.
Personnel must observe all applicable regulations (e.g., OSHA),
follow all requirements of NFPA 70E and adhere to specific
operating procedures applicable to the installation. Use
appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for the voltage
and arc flash incident energy exposure.
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Introduction
Signal words
The signal words "danger," "warning" and
"caution" used in this instruction manual
indicate the degree of hazard that may be
encountered by the user. These words are
defined as:
Danger - Indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Warning - Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Caution - Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury.
Caution (without safety alert symbol) -
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
Field service operation and warranty
issues
Siemens can provide competent, well
trained field service representatives to
provide technical guidance and advisory
assistance for the installation, overhaul,
repair and maintenance of Siemens
equipment, processes and systems.
Contact regional service centers, sales
offices or the factory for details, or
telephone Siemens field service at
+1 (501) 362-8296.
For medium voltage customer service
issues, contact Siemens at +1 (501) 362-
8296.
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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
disconnecting and load-interrupter
switches. Performance requirements of
these standards have been met or
exceeded by these designs. Specific
standards which apply include:
ANSI/IEEE C37.30 Requirements for
High-Voltage Switches
ANSI/IEEE C37.32 High-Voltage
Switches, Bus Supports and Accessories
- Preferred Ratings, Construction
Guidelines, and Specifications
ANSI/IEEE C37.34 Test Code for High-
Voltage Air Switches
ANSI/IEEE C37.35 Guide for the
Application, Installation, Operation and
Maintenance of High-Voltage
Disconnecting and Interrupter Swiches
ANSI/IEEE 1247 Interrupter Switches for
Alternating Current, Above 1,000
NEMA SG6 Power Switching
Equipment.
The instructions included in this instruction
manual are provided to aid you in
obtaining longer and more economical
service from your Siemens type Vector
manual group-operated air switch. For
proper installation and operation, this
information should be distributed to your
operators and engineers.
By carefully following these instructions,
difficulties should be avoided. However,
these instructions are not intended to
cover all details of variations that may be
encountered in connection with the
installation, operation and maintenance of
this equipment.
Should additional information be desired,
including replacement instruction
manuals, contact your local Siemens
representative.
Figure 1: Typical type Vector manual group-operated switch
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