Siemens 38-3AH3 38 kV instruction manual Typical for all three-phases

Answers for energy Qualified person Table of contents Signal words Hazardous Procedures IntroductionIntroduction Introduction Field service operation and warranty issuesIntroduction Receiving procedure Receiving, handling and storageShipping damage claims Receiving, handling and storage Handling procedureIndoor storage Storage procedureOutdoor storage Space heatingInstallation checks and functional tests Inspections, checks and tests without control powerDe-energizing control power in switchgear Installation checks and functional tests Type 38-3AH3 vacuum circuit breaker racking Racking crank engagement procedureManual-spring charging check Physical inspectionsSplit-plug jumper connected to circuit breaker Final mechanical inspections without control powerVacuum interrupter/ operator Vacuum interrupters Vacuum interrupter/ operatorPhase barriers Primary disconnectsStored-energy operating mechanism Construction Interrupter/operator moduleSwitching operation Current-path assemblyCircuit-breaker pole Vacuum interrupterType 38-3AH3 vacuum circuit breaker pole section Stored-energy operating mechanism Mode of operation Auxiliary switchOperating mechanism Indirect releases tripping coilsUse of manual-spring operation crank ClosingOpening Trip-free functionalityRapid auto-reclosing Manual operation62.2 62.5.2 50.3.1 53.0 Pawl roller 62.5.2 Close-latch pawl Vacuum interrupter/ operator Discharged Closing Standard Undervoltage optional Indirect releases dual-trip orSecondary shunt release optional 54.2Position a locked Capacitor-trip device Shock absorberSecondary disconnect Truck-operated cell TOC switch Mechanism-operated cell MOC switch optionalShutter-operating linkage Secondary disconnect Shutters Rating interlock Trip-free interlockCircuit-breaker frame Ground disconnectVehicle function and operational interlocks Racking mechanismAlignment Interlocks Circuit breaker racking-interlocksRacking interlocks Closed circuit breaker interlock Automatic closing-spring energy release Trip-free interlock position mechanical interlock Introduction and maintenance intervals Maintenance Recommended hand tools MaintenanceInspection items and tests Recommended maintenance and lubricationRemoval from switchgear Checks of the primary power pathCleanliness check Circuit Number Maintenance and lubricationInspection of primary disconnects Checks of the stored-energy operator mechanismTypical for all three-phases Manual-spring charging and contact- erosion checks Fastener checkAutomatic spring-charging check control power required Wiring and terminals checkElectrical-control checks Secondary-disconnect checkTypical vacuum interrupter contact curve Vacuum-interrupter mechanical check Spring-charging motor checksVacuum-integrity check using dielectric test High-potential testsHigh-potential test voltages Voltage Frequency withstand Field-test voltageContinuous Contact Inspection and cleaning of circuit- breaker insulationRating a Functional testsOverhaul Replacement at overhaulCircuit-breaker overhaul Circuit breaker Number TypeOverhaul Vacuum interrupter replacementSetting Vacuum interrupter replacement illustration Overhaul Hydraulic shock absorber Checking the contact stroke Open the circuit breakerSub-assembly Inspect for Maintenance and troubleshootingProblem Symptoms Possible causes and remedies Maintenance and troubleshootingClosed Appendix Appendix Maximum design voltage Permissible tripping delay YValues Voltage Voltage range factor K3 Insulation Withstand Voltage levels Lightning-impulse BILLevels Voltage levels Lightning-impulse BIL Rated Maximum design voltageRated Continuous4 Short-circuit at rated maximum design voltage I5, 6Remarks Appendix