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11. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
To maintain the function and performance
of
the vacuum contactor for a long period
of time, the
following inspections and maintenance procedures are recommended.
The intervals between inspections may vary depending on the conditions
of
use and
the environment under which the contactor
is
used. The initial inspection should be
carried out within one year
of
the start of equipment operation, and the succeeding
check
intervals should be determined according to the result
of
the initial inspection.
See Section 2 for use under special environment as
in
outdoor cubicles.
( 1 ) Patrol Inspection( every 1 - 6 months)
With the
cubicle energized,
visu~lly
check from out side the cubicle according to
the check
list
of
Table 4,5.
WARNING:
When opening the door of the cubicle, do not come close
to danger area.
Table 4 Patrol inspection items
Check item What to check
Abnormal noise
Check if corona discharges or operation
magnets are not producing noise.
Abnormal smell
Check if corona discharges or overheat are
not producing
abnormal smell.
Table
5 Patrol inspection items( cont.)
Check item What to check
Abnormal discoloration Is there not any discoloration due to
overheat?
Damage
Is there not any crack, break or dislocation
of
insulating material or operation tools?
Open/close
indication Is the OPEN/CLOSE indication (lamp)
normal?
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