Installing the Phase Sensors

AK-50 & AKS-50 Breakers

Figure 18 shows the parts provided for assembly of the CT on each pole.

1.Mount the new copper CT post to the back frame with the two 3￿8-16 x 11￿2" bolts, flat washers, and lock washers provided, as shown in Figure 19.

2.Fasten the three small insulated wire fasteners to the back frame with the 1￿4-20 x 13￿4" screws provided, as shown in Figure 20. One fastener is mounted under each CT.

3.Place a CT over each copper post, first applying a small amount of RTV or similar adhesive to prevent the CTs from rotating.

4.Mount the top copper bus over each CT and secure with the 1￿2-13 x 11￿2" Allen-head bolts, lock washers, and flat washers provided.

5.Insert two 3￿8-16 x 11￿2" bolts, lock washers, and flat washers through each top copper bus into the contact arm assembly.

6.Tighten the 3￿8-16 bolts to 200 in-lb and the 1￿2- 13 bolts to 300 in-lb.

WARNING: Step 6 ensures critical electrical integrity connections. The designated bolts must be correctly tightened for proper operation. Failure to tighten these bolts properly will cause a breaker failure, resulting in property damage and/or personal injury.

Figure 18. Parts provided for CT installation for one pole.

Figure 19. CT post mounted in the breaker back frame.

Top Copper

Bus

1￿ 2-13

Bolt

3￿ 8-16 Bolts

 

 

Wire

Wire

 

Harness

 

Fastener

Figure 20. CT installation completed..

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GE installation instructions Installing the Phase Sensors, AK-50 & AKS-50 Breakers