Toshiba HCV-1JBU User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INSTALLATION - OPERATION - MAINTENANCE

HCV-1JBU Vacuum Contactor, 1.5kV - 600A
HCV-1KAU Vacuum Contactor, 1.5kV - 720A

Issued: 12/05

Manufactured in the USA

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TOSHIBA

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

For the Installation, Operation and Maintenance of

HCV-1JBU Vacuum Contactor, 1.5kV – 600A
HCV-1KAU Vacuum Contactor, 1.5kV – 720A

WARNING

To contact Toshiba, address all correspondence to:

Field Service Department
Toshiba International Corporation
13131 West Little York Road
Houston, Texas 77041 USA

or call:

[phone]
[phone]
[phone] (Canada)

Fax:[phone]

Please complete the following information for your records and retain with this manual:

Model: ___________________________________

Serial Number: _____________________________

Date of Installation: _________________________

Inspected by: ______________________________

Reference Number: _________________________

© TOSHIBA INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, 2004

Never attempt to install, operate, maintain or dispose of this equipment until
you have first read and understood all of the relevant product warnings and
user directions that are contained in this Instruction Manual.

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SAFETY Page 1

IMPORTANT MESSAGES

Read this manual and follow its instructions. Signal words such as

DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION will be followed by important safety
information that must be carefully reviewed.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTE Gives you helpful information

Note: The contents of this manual will not become apart of or modify the warranty policy. The
terms of which are set forth at the end of this manual.

READ SAFETY SIGNS

To avoid injury, you must read and follow all safety signs.

Keep the safety signs visible and in good shape. Never remove or cover any safety
signs.

Indicates a situation that will result in death, serious injury, and severe
property damage if you do not follow instructions.

Means that you might be seriously injured or killed if you do not follow
instructions. Severe property damage might also occur.

Means that you might be injured if you do not follow instructions. Equipment
damage might also occur.

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Page 2 SAFETY

QUALIFIED OPERATORS ONLY

Only qualified persons are to install, operate, or service this equipment according to all
applicable codes and established safety practices.

A qualified person must:

1) Carefully read the entire instruction manual.

2) Be skilled in the installation, construction or operation of the equipment and
aware of the hazards involved.

3) Be trained and authorized to safely energize, deenergize, clear, ground,
lockout and tag circuits in accordance with established safety practices.

4) Be trained and authorized to perform the service, maintenance or repair of
this equipment.

5) Be trained in the proper care and use of protective equipment such as rubber
gloves, hard hat, safety glasses, face shield, flash clothing, etc. in
accordance with established practices.

6) Be trained in rendering first aid.

SAFETY CODES

Toshiba HCV-1JBU and HCV-1KAU vacuum contactors are designed and built in
accordance with NEMA ICS 3-2, UL 508, CSA 22.2-14 and IEC 60470. Installations
must comply with all applicable state and local codes, adhere to all applicable National
Electric Code (NFPA 70) standards and instructions provided in this manual.

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SAFETY Page 3

HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE will cause severe injury, death, fire, explosion, and

DANGER

property damage.

• Turn off and lock out Primary and Control Circuit Power before servicing.

• Keep all panels and covers securely in place.

• Never Defeat, Modify, or Bypass any Safety Interlocks

• Qualified Operators only

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Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY...................................................................................................................................................... 1

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................6

GENERAL DESCRIPTION.........................................................................................................................7

Components....................................................................................................................................7

- Contactor Components.................................................................................................................7

Indicators and Controls ...................................................................................................................8

- ON/OFF Indicator..........................................................................................................................8

RECEIVING, INSPECTION AND HANDLING ...........................................................................................9

Receiving and Unpacking ...............................................................................................................9

Acceptance Inspection .................................................................................................................... 9

Handling and Moving ......................................................................................................................9

- Location of Wear Gauge...............................................................................................................9

INSTALLATION..........................................................................................................................................10

Ambient Conditions ......................................................................................................................... 10

Rating Verification ........................................................................................................................... 10

Mounting the Contactor................................................................................................................... 10

Main Circuit Cable Connections...................................................................................................... 10

Ground Connections ....................................................................................................................... 11

- Ground Connection Location ........................................................................................................11

Control Circuit Connections ............................................................................................................11

- Drive Unit Location........................................................................................................................11

PRE-ENERGIZATION CHECK ..................................................................................................................12

General ...........................................................................................................................................12

Electrical Checks.............................................................................................................................12

OPERATION...............................................................................................................................................13

Moving Contactor from Disconnected to Connected Position.........................................................13

Moving Contactor from Connected to Disconnected Position.........................................................13

- Internal Connection of the Normally Energized Type ...................................................................14

- Configuration of the Drive Unit...................................................................................................... 14

- Standard Operation Circuit of the Normally Energized Type ........................................................ 15

MAINTENANCE .........................................................................................................................................16

Maintenance Program.....................................................................................................................16

Maintenance Record ....................................................................................................................... 16

Servicing Equipment ....................................................................................................................... 16

Inspection and Maintenance Types ................................................................................................17

Table 1 – Tightening Torque...........................................................................................................17

Table 2 – Check Points for Periodic Inspection .............................................................................. 18

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Table 3 – Gap/Wipe Standard Values (contactor in new condition)................................................20

Vacuum Check................................................................................................................................21

- Toshiba Portable Vacuum Checker ..............................................................................................21

- Application of Test Voltage for Vacuum Check.............................................................................22

Electrical Service Life...................................................................................................................... 23

Mechanical Service Life ..................................................................................................................23

- Wipe Measurement....................................................................................................................... 23

Service Life of Capacitor.................................................................................................................23

Table 4 – Recommended Part Replacement Intervals ...................................................................23

- Capacitor Switching Life ...............................................................................................................23

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL ...................................................................................................................... 24

Storage............................................................................................................................................24

Inspection during Storage ...............................................................................................................24

Disposal

SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................................... 25

Table 5 – Ratings............................................................................................................................25

WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ........................................................................................26