AL WASEL ROAD SUBSTATION

ACL-4833

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FOR
132kV SPRING OPERATED
GAS CIRCUIT BREAKER

High Voltage Switchgear Business Division

IMPORTANT:
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 IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING CONTENTS
AND USE OF THIS MANUAL
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High Voltage Switchgear Business Division
Japan AE Power Systems Corporation

Address: 1-1-1 Kokubu-cho, Hitachi-shi, Ibaraki 316-8501, Japan

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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before trying to install, run, or service this switchgear, be sure to read through this Instruction Manual and all
other related literature. Then use your switchgear correctly. Use it only after you have learned all there is to
know about this switchgear, safety information, and all precautions.

This manual ranks the safety instructions either as DANGER or WARNING.

! WARNING

WARNING Failure to observe any warning may cause a dangerous situation, resulting in
death or serious injury.

CAUTION Failure to observe any caution may cause a dangerous situation, resulting in a
medium degree injury or minor injury or in property damage alone.

Depending on the case, failure to observe a WARNING may lead to a serious situation. Both warnings and
cautions give important precautions. Therefore observe all of them.

* "Serious injury" mentioned above means a loss of sight, injury, burn (hot or cold), shock hazard, fracture,
and poisoning which will cause an aftereffect and which requires hospitalization or prolonged medical
care. "Injury" mentioned above means physical damage, burn, shock hazard, and other injury that do not
require hospitalization or prolonged medical treatment. Property damage means asset damage or loss,
equipment damage, and secondary damage caused by equipment damage.

These safety instructions are Japan AE Power System’s proposal that makes up for even more important
aspects concerning the safety of Japan AE Power System’s Gas-Insulated Switchgear. Users are requested
to establish safety measures according to applicable standards and criteria in order to run and maintain your
equipment and facility safely. Japan AE Power Systems assumes no responsibility for any damage caused
by the instruction failure to take any of these safety instructions.

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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.)

The warnings given below are related to Japan AE Power System’s Gas-Insulated Switchgear. Failure to
observe any of these warnings may result in personal injury or death. The sequence of the items in this list
does not in any way represent the priority of importance. All items are crucial.

WARNING

・ Be sure to operate this circuit breaker in accordance with the operation sequence and method
described in this User's Manual. Failure to use a correct operation sequence may cause a
malfunction or failure

・ Verify the items not described in this User's Manual with the concerned manufacturer prior to
execution.

・ Pay due attention to the high voltage applied to the main circuit of the gas circuit breaker.
Touching the active main circuit may cause electrocution.

・ Do not work on/above the circuit breaker in an active state.

・ Prior to work on/above the circuit breaker, be sure to open the circuit access cover on the both
sides of the circuit breaker and connect the grounding device to ground each phase.

・ Open the front cover of the operating equipment part only when necessary. In particular, the link
mechanism instantaneously starts to operate during circuit breaker operation so that touching it is
very dangerous.

・ During work with the front cover of the operating equipment part opened, use great care to prevent
the cover from being opened/closed by a gust of window.

・ Do not touch the connection terminals in the operating equipment part, to which a voltage is
constantly applied to operate each device. Prior to work, always verify that the power supply is
securely cut off.

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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.)

WARNING

・ Take the following precautions before operating the circuit breaker using the manual handle:
(a) Verify that no voltage is applied to the main circuit.
(b) Turn off the control power in the operation cubicle.
(c) Discharge the making and breaking springs by opening/closing the circuit using the manual
buttons.
Depress the manual buttons "OFF" and "ON" in this order. The respective springs are
discharged only when they have stored energy. Verify that the indicators show
"Discharged" and "CLOSED."
(d) Upon completion of the above spring discharging operation, return the control power in the
operation cubicle to the original state.
(e) At the end, be sure to verify that the marking line of the gear coupling outer ring matches
that of the inner ring. If they are not aligned, lift the gear coupling outer ring, rotate it to
align the marking lines, and return the outer ring to the original position.

・ Take the following precautions during maintenance inspection:

(a) Do not touch the mechanical part or voltage-applied parts due to danger while voltage is
being applied.
(b) Do not insert your hand to the mechanical part due to danger while the product is
operating.
(c) Use great care to prevent screws from falling into the mechanical part.
(d) Use great care to prevent injury caused by the door of the operation box or operation
cubicle being closed/opened by a gust of window while the inspection work is being
implemented with the door open.

・ Take the following precautions for regular inspection:

(a) Be sure to turn off the power to the control circuit of the circuit breaker and to the motor
circuit prior to inspection.
(b) Be sure to discharge the making and breaking springs to secure safety prior to inspection
except for operating the circuit breaker. Verify that the making spring of the circuit breaker
and the indicator show "Discharged" and "CLOSED," respectively.

・ Take the following precautions prior to detail inspection:

(a) Verify that no voltage is applied to the main circuit.
(b) Turn off the operation power and control power using the molded-case circuit breaker
(MCB) or knife switch.

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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.)

WARNING

・ Take the following precautions prior to detail inspection:

(a) Verify that no voltage is applied to the main circuit.
(b) Turn off the operation power using the MCB.
(c) Be sure to reduce the sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) gas pressure to "0 MPa."
(d) Prevent water or foreign material from entering the interrupter.
(e) Protect the flange and packing from any damage or foreign material.
(f) Do not disassemble the shaft seal.
(g) Do not disassemble the gas density detector.
(h) Be sure to create a vacuum prior to gas charging.
(i) Use only the grease specified.
(j) Upon completion of disassembly inspection, conduct the operation test and compare the
test result with the factory test data and pre-inspection test data.
(k) Be sure to blow air inside the tank prior to in-tank inspection.

・ Be sure to withdraw SF6 gas from the sealed chamber using a gas recovery unit during its
discharging for inspection as it will cause an oxygen shortage accident (oxygen density 18% or
less).
The SF6 gas may remain in the basement or pit since it is heavier than air, requiring oxygen
density measurement after ventilation.

・ SF6 gas harmful to personnel can be in inert state after a ground or short-circuit accident.
Be sure to collect the SF6 gas using the gas recovery unit with absorbent.

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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.)

CAUTION

・ Keep the specified proper gas pressure.

・ Correctly operate the stop valve.

・ Do not unnecessarily loosen the bolts configuring gas pressure.

・ Prevent water or foreign material from entering the area charged with sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)
gas.

・ Keep foreign material away from the gas piping. Prevent foreign material from entering the
gas piping.

・ Prevent damage to the packing and packing contact face in the gas sealed airtight sections.

・ Take the following precautions when installing the circuit breaker main unit:
(a) Pay due attention to the location of the ground terminal and the orientation of the operation
box.
(b) Accurately provide a level area.
(c) Verify that the foundation bolts are firmly tightened.

・ Take the following precautions when charging sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) gas:
(a) It is necessary to control the moisture in the SF6 gas of the circuit breaker to 150 ppm (by
volume) or less. Use care to prevent moisture from entering during charge of SF6 gas.
Verify that the locking contact of the gas density detector turns ON at a gas pressure of 0.5
MPa and the warning contact turns ON at 0.55 MPa.
(b) Check for gas leakage from the pipe joint part and flange packing part using the gas leak
detector.

・ Take the following precautions when charging or replenishing gas:

(a) Attach the filter between the gas supply/exhaust valve and the sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)
gas cylinder.
(b) Prior to connecting hose to the SF6 gas cylinder, blow the gas to clean cloth or white paper
to verify no foreign material, oil, or moisture on the surface. If any is found, do not use
that gas cylinder.
(c) Verify the inside of the hose is clean by blowing the gas into the hose.
(d) Blow the gas to completely eliminate air from the gas supply/exhaust valve, hose near the
SF6 gas cylinder, and gas piping.
Subsequently, completely tighten the bolt in the joint part of the gas supply/exhaust valve
and hose by blowing the gas little by little.

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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.)

CAUTION

・ Be sure to conduct the following before starting the operation of the product:
(a) Verify that the product can be operated without any trouble by repeating the manual
opening/closing operation several times in accordance with Section 7.1.

・ Take the following precautions during the detail inspection:

(a) Do not disassemble the gas density detector.
(b) Use only the grease specified.
(c) Upon completion of disassembly inspection, conduct the operation test and compare the
test result with the factory test data and pre-inspection test data.

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 PREFACE

This Instruction Manual covers the specifications, construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of
gas circuit breaker. This spring-operated gas circuit breaker (GCB) is an easily-operated GCB using the high
dielectric strength of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) gas for excellent arc-extinguishing performance. This
Instruction Manual describes the operation method for safely obtaining the optimum functions of the
spring-operated GCB.

Terms and abbreviations

For the terms and abbreviations used in this Instruction Manual, see the table below.
Term Meaning
Main circuit All conductive parts of the switchgear constituting wires to be opened and
closed.
Control circuit A circuit that controls energy for operation of the switchgear in response to
signals from outside the GIS.
Operating circuit A circuit used to operate the switchgear.
Auxiliary circuit Generic terms for all circuits except for the main circuit, operation circuit, and
control circuit of the switchgear.
Ambient air temperature The temperature of the air surrounding the switchgear as measured under
certain conditions.
Switch Mechanical switch capable of opening and closing wires under normal
conditions and under specified overload running conditions, of flowing currents,
or of flowing currents in a short-circuit or in a specified abnormal circuit state for
a specified period.
Terminal A conductive part designed to connect the GIS electrically to external circuits.
Earth Terminal A terminal designed to ground part of the switchgear when connected to the
ground in a specified manner.
Contact The conductive portion of the switchgear designed to constitute a conductive
part by getting into contact when closed, and move relatively to open and close
the circuit involved.
Fixed contact A contact mounted in the fixed region of a conductive part constituting a circuit.
Moving contact A contact mounted in the movable region of a conductive part constituting a
circuit.
Main contact Contact provided in the main conductive part to supply current to the main
circuit when the circuit is closed
Arcing contact Contact provided to prevent arcing to the main contact by inducing an arc by
opening or closing
a-contact A contact in an auxiliary switch designed to close when the main contact of the
switchgear closes and opens when the main contact opens.
b-contact A contact in an auxiliary switch designed to close when the main contact of the
GIS closes and open when the main contact opens.
Conductive part The current-conductive portion of the GIS.
Main conductive part The conductive portion where the main circuit current flows.
Arc-control device Device that contains the arc contacts, and restrains the arc in the container to
promote arc extinguishing.
Control device Equipment that receives instructions or signals from outside the switchgear,
selects from among them, and controls the energy level for running the
switchgear.

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 Term Meaning
Control switch A mechanical switch that controls the operation of the switchgear.
Pilot switch A control switch that gets activated automatically when a specified operating
condition is reached.
Pressure switch A detection switch that gets activated when the gas or liquid pressure reaches
a specified level.
Push-button switch A switch that interlocks with the operation of the switchgear and produces
displays.
Auxiliary switch Switch used for interlock indication by linking with the switching equipment
Change-over switch A control switch that switches between two or more circuits.
Contactor A mechanical switch that always returns to a state before operation when a
feed of operation energy is turned off and which is operated by means other
than manual and frequently opens and closes wires in normal state including
overloads.
Control The action of energizing, de-energizing, or locking a solenoid valve, coil, or
other equipment designed to activate the switchgear operator according to the
purpose of operation.
Control voltage Voltage applied to a terminal of the controller.
Operation The action of moving a movable contact of the switchgear from one position to
the one next to it.
Operating voltage Voltage added to a terminal of the solenoid valve, motor, or other equipment on
the operator.
Closing operation The action of closing an open contact.
Opening operation The action of opening a closed contact.
Manual operation An operation conducted by manual means alone without using any other
source of motive power.
Trip free When contact of a contact or an arc between contacts has caused the main
circuit to be active, the tripper can operate to trip the circuit breaker even if the
closing command is being effective. Alternatively, even if a command for the
closing device to conduct closing is still given after completion of tripping, the
closing operation is conducted when the current closing command has been
cancelled and another closing command has been given.
Anti-pumping Preventing re-closing as long as the closing command is continuously effective
upon completion of tripping
Trip/release Control operation for opening the circuit of the switching equipment upon
receiving the command from an external device
Operating current Minimum current for operating the tripper
Interlock Regulating the operation of the switching equipment by relating to the location
or operation of other device
Breaking current Current which flows through each pole during opening operation of the
switching equipment and is indicated by a value at a moment of arcing
Standard operating Operating sequence used as a standard for defining the closing performance
sequence and opening performance of the circuit breaker and switch

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 CONTENTS

0. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................0-1
1. RATINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................1-1
2. CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION PRINCIPLE...................................................2-1
2.1. Basic construction ...................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2. Interrupter .................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.3. Operating part.............................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.4. Operating equipment .................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.5. Operation description ................................................................................................................. 2-2
2.6. SF6 gas system (Fig5-9).............................................................................................................. 2-2
2.7. SF6 gas handling and safety precautions ................................................................................ 2-3
2.8. Manual operation (Fig5-6 & 5-7)................................................................................................. 2-3

3. INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................3-1
3.1. Installing the GCB Main Unit...................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2. Filling with SF6 gas..................................................................................................................... 3-1

4. TEST RUN.................................................................................................................4-1
4.1. Test Operation by Charging Manually ...................................................................................... 4-1
4.2. Opening/Closing Operation with Manual Handle..................................................................... 4-2
4.3. Dismounting operating mechanism .......................................................................................... 4-5

5. MAINTENANCE INSPECTION .................................................................................5-1

5.1. Concept of Maintenance Inspection.......................................................................................... 5-1
5.2. Maintenance Inspection Standard............................................................................................. 5-2
5.3. Maintenance Inspection Procedure........................................................................................... 5-4

6. INSPECTION/TEST RESULT RECORDING SHEET................................................6-1

6.1. Gas Circuit Breaker (GCB) Inspection/Test Result Recording Sheet.................................... 6-1
6.2. Circuit Breaker Specification ..................................................................................................... 6-2

7. TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................................................................7-1

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 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

Fig. 2-1 Basic structure of Gas Circuit Breaker ........................................................................................... 2-4

Fig. 2-2 Internal construction of gas circuit breaker..................................................................................... 2-5
Fig. 2-3 Operation of operating equipment .................................................................................................. 2-6
Fig. 2-4 Operation principle of interrupter .................................................................................................... 2-7
Fig. 2-5 Construction of operating mechanism ............................................................................................ 2-8
Fig. 2-6 Closing lever mechanism................................................................................................................ 2-9
Fig. 2-7 Tripping lever mechanism............................................................................................................. 2-10
Fig. 2-8 Typical wiring diagram for operating mechanism ......................................................................... 2-11
Fig. 2-9 SF6 gas system diagram .............................................................................................................. 2-12
Fig. 2-10 SF6 Gas Pressure/Temperature Characteristic Curves ............................................................. 2-13
Fig. 2-11 Structure of gas density detector ................................................................................................ 2-14
Fig. 3-1 SF6 gas charging/replenishing procedure....................................................................................... 3-1
Fig. 4-1 Closing spring charging handle operation method ......................................................................... 4-1
Fig. 4-2 Operation by manual handle........................................................................................................... 4-3
Fig. 4-3 Detail of caution sticker................................................................................................................... 4-4
Fig. 4-4 Dismounting operating mechanism ................................................................................................ 4-5
Fig. 5-1 Application Range of Lubricating Oil .............................................................................................. 5-3

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1-1 Typical ratings and specifications of Gas Circuit Breaker ........................................................... 1-1
Table 5-1 Maintenance inspection standard ................................................................................................ 5-2
Table 5-2 Maintenance inspection standard ................................................................................................ 5-2
Table 5-3 Daily Inspection Procedure.......................................................................................................... 5-4
Table 5-4 Regular Inspection Procedure ..................................................................................................... 5-5
Table 5-5 Regular Inspection Procedure ..................................................................................................... 5-8
Table 5-6 Regular Inspection Procedure ................................................................................................... 5-10
Table 6-1 Regular Inspection Procedure ..................................................................................................... 6-1

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 Introduction

0. Introduction

WARNING

・ Be sure to operate this circuit breaker in accordance with the operation sequence and method
described in this User's Manual. Failure to use a correct operation sequence may cause a
malfunction or failure.
・ Verify the items not described in this User's Manual with the concerned manufacturer prior to
execution.
・ Pay due attention to the high voltage applied to the main circuit of the gas circuit breaker.
Touching the active main circuit may cause electrocution.
・ Do not work on/above the circuit breaker in an active state.
Prior to work on/above the circuit breaker, be sure to open the circuit access cover on the both
sides of the circuit breaker and connect the grounding device to ground each phase.

This Japan AE Power Systems CFPT mid-capacity gas circuit breaker (GCB) is a compact grounded tank
type circuit breaker that takes advantage of the excellent arc-extinguishing performance and high dielectric
strength of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) gas. This circuit breaker is easily operated due to use of an
arc-extinguishing, single-pressure puffer system having a simple structure and operation principle.
This User's Manual describes the handling of the CFPT circuit breaker. Carefully read this manual to
properly operate the circuit breaker and maintain its features for a long period of time. Table 1 shows the
specification to which this User's Manual applies. Take the following precautions when handling the circuit
breaker:

WARNING

･ Take the following precautions before operating the circuit breaker using the manual handle:
(a) Verify that no voltage is applied to the main circuit.
(b) Turn off the control power in the operation cubicle.
(c) Discharge the making and breaking springs by opening/closing the circuit using the manual
buttons. Depress the manual buttons "OFF" and "ON" in this order. The respective
springs are discharged only when they have stored energy. Verify that the indicators show
"Discharged" and "CLOSED."
(d) Upon completion of the above spring discharging operation, return the control power in the
operation cubicle to the original state.
(e) At the end, be sure to verify that the marking line of the gear coupling outer ring matches that
of the inner ring. If they are not aligned, lift the gear coupling outer ring, rotate it to align the
marking lines, and return the outer ring to the original position.

CAUTION

・ Keep the specified proper gas pressure.

・ Correctly operate the stop valve.
・ Do not unnecessarily loosen the bolts configuring gas pressure.
・ Prevent water or foreign material from entering the area charged with sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) gas.
・ Keep foreign material away from the gas piping. Prevent foreign material from entering the gas
piping.
・ Prevent damage to the packing and packing contact face in the gas sealed airtight sections.

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 Ratings and specifications

1. Ratings and specifications

Table 1-1 Typical ratings and specifications of Gas Circuit Breaker

No Item Rating
1 Model CFPTB-120-40L, FAR3
(Incase of rated braking current 40kA)
2 Rated voltage (kV) 132
3 Rated current (A) 1500 / 2000
4 Rated frequency (Hz) 50 / 60
5 Rated breaking current (kA) 40
6 Rated making current (kAP) 100
7 Rated short-time withstand current (kA) 40
8 Rated opening time (s) 0.036
9 Rated breaking time (cycle) 3
10 Rated closing time (s) 0.1
11 Standard operating sequence O-0.3s-CO-3min-CO
12 Power-frequency withstand voltage (kV) 275
13 Lightning impulse withstand voltage (kV) 650
14 Rated closing operation voltage (V) DC 110
15 Rated closing control voltage (V) DC 110
16 Rated opening control voltage (V) DC 110
17 Rated closing control current (A) 5.0
18 Rated opening control current (A) 5.0
19 Rated SF6 gas pressure (bar) 6.0 bar･G (at 20°C)
20 SF6 gas mass (kg) Approx. 100
21 Total mass (kg) 4000
22 Applicable standard IEC 62271-100
23 Motor operating voltage (V) DC 110
24 Rated motor current (A) 15
25 Operation method Powered-spring operation

Meaning of Model Code

C : 3-phase common tank type 40 : Breaking current
F : SF6 gas circuit breaker F : Powered-spring operation type
P : Puffer type F : Powered-spring operation type
T : Tank type A : Auxiliary switch attached
120 : Insulation class R3 : Three phase high-speed reclosing type

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 Construction and Operation Principle

2. Construction and Operation Principle

Figure 5.1 shows the basic structure diagram of the CFPT gas circuit breaker. Figures 5.2, 5.3, and 5.4
illustrate the internal structure diagram of the circuit breaker, the operation explanatory diagram of the
operating equipment part, and the operation principle diagram of the circuit breaker, respectively. Figures
5.5 to 5.9 indicate the operating part, operating equipment, sequence, etc.

2.1. Basic construction

As shown in Figure 5.1, the CFPT gas circuit breaker consists of the interrupter (100), the operating part
(300), and the operating equipment part (400).

2.2. Interrupter
The puffer type interrupter is housed in the grounded tank where SF6 gas at 0.6 MPa is sealed. In the
lower part of the tank, the link mechanism is also housed to operate the interrupter. (Figure 5.2)

2.3. Operating part

The operating part is provided with the oil dash pot to eliminate shock during operation. (Figure 5.5)

2.4. Operating equipment

WARNING

・ Open the front cover of the operating equipment part only when necessary. In particular, the link
mechanism instantaneously starts to operate during circuit breaker operation so that touching it is
very dangerous.
・ During work with the front cover of the operating equipment part opened, use great care to prevent
the cover from being opened/closed by a gust of window.
・ Do not touch the connection terminals in the operating equipment part, to which a voltage is
constantly applied to operate each device. Prior to work, always verify that the power supply is
securely cut off.
・ When you operate CB very frequently for testing purpose (more than 10 times with frequency once
3-minutes or more), open the front cover for radiation of motor.

The operating equipment uses the powered spring operation method for both making and tripping. The
making spring is immediately energized by the motor upon completion of the making operation. The
breaking spring is energized by the energy of the making spring at the same time as the making operation.
The operating equipment (Figure 5.5) contains the making spring (405), breaking spring (406), making hook
(420), tripping hook (423).

On the surface of the front cover are installed the "OPEN"/"CLOSED" indicator, making spring
"Charged"/"Discharged" indicator, operation counter, and the making button (436) and tripping button (435)
for manual operation.

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 Construction and Operation Principle

2.5. Operation description

1) Figure 5.3 shows the operation explanatory diagram and Figure 5.5 illustrates the structural diagram
of the operating equipment.
(a) Opening operation
In the making state in (a) of Figure 5.3, when the tripping electromagnetic solenoid (402) is
excited, the tripping hook (423) rotates to the right, releasing the tripping lever (421) via the
tripping lever (422). Then the spring power stored in the breaking spring (406) is transferred in
the direction indicated by the arrow mark in the diagram to rotate the main lever (403) connected
to the interrupter, causing the interrupter (427) to execute the opening operation.

(b) Closing operation

In making spring charging (open state) in (b) of Figure 5.3, when the making electromagnetic
solenoid (401) is excited, the making hook (420) rotates to the right, releasing the making lever
(419). Then, the spring power stored in the making spring (405) is transferred in the direction
indicated by the arrow mark in the diagram to rotate the main lever (403) connected to the
interrupter via the cam (404). This causes the interrupter (427) to execute the closing operation
and the breaking spring (406) to be energized at the same time.

(c) Making spring charging

When the closing operation in (b) of Figure 5.3 is terminated and the making spring (405) enters
the de-energized state, the motor control switch is closed to rotate the motor (426) so that the
3-step reduction gear (411) causes the cam (404) to rotate in the direction indicated by the arrow
mark in the diagram. Then, the shaft connected to the cam (404) moves to charge the making
spring (405). The rotation of the cam (404) completes when the cam is engaged with the
making lever (419).

2) Operation description of the interrupter (Figure 5.4)

The breaking command causes the puffer cylinder to move in the direction indicated by the arrow mark
as shown in (b) to compress the gas in the cylinder. The compressed gas passes through the
insulated nozzle so that half the gas is discharged to the fixed arcing contact side and another half is
exhausted through the movable arcing contact and the hollow shaft interior of the puffer cylinder. The
interrupter is structured to start blowing the gas only when the movable arcing contact separates from
the fixed arcing contact by the breaking-allowed distance. It is also structured to simultaneously
cause a gas flow to be blown to the fixed arcing contact side when the specified separation distance is
obtained and the other gas flow is exhausted through the movable arcing contact and the hollow shaft
interior of the puffer cylinder. Consequently, the gas is blown to the arcs when the pressure in the
puffer cylinder is sufficiently increased, so that a large current can be cut off instantaneously.

2.6. SF6 gas system (Fig5-9)

SF6 gas is monitored by the gas pressure gauge (901) and the gas density detector (902). Figure 5.9
shows the SF6 gas system diagram. The reference temperature for the SF6 gas temperature and gas
pressure is specified at 20 deg.C. Therefore, compensate for the gas pressure at each temperature with
Figure 5.10 and compare it with the gas pressure during installation.
If the gas pressure decreases, locking and warning are automatically caused by the gas density detector
(902) shown in Figure 5.11. The gas density detector compensates for the temperature by itself. When
the gas pressure decreases from the normal pressure of 0.6 MPa to 0.55 MPa, a warning (gas supply
command) is issued. When the pressure decreases to 0.5 MPa or less, the operation circuits (making and
tripping) are locked. Figure 5.10 illustrates the relationship between the gas pressure at each temperature
and the alarm/locking.

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2.7. SF6 gas handling and safety precautions

WARNING

･ Discharging SF6 gas inside a closed room for servicing or other purposes would cause an oxygen
deficiency (with an oxygen concentration of no more than 18%). Therefore be sure to collect all such
gas in a gas handling equipment. Heavier than air, this gas may accumulate underground or in a pit.
Therefore ventilate the room well and measure its oxygen concentration.
･ If SF6 gas (which is active and harmful to the human body) is to be recovered after a ground fault or a
short, be sure to recover it in a gas handling equipment charged with adsorbent.

(1) (A) The various experiments conducted by the company on the toxicity of SF6 gas by using white
rabbits and mice reveal that SF6 gas is normally inactive and physiologically harmless, thus being
considered nontoxic. Regulations regarding toxicity tests require that test mice withstand a mixture
of 75% SF6 gas and 25% oxygen for 14 to 16 hours without adverse effect.

(B) Products of decomposition (such as HF, SF4, CuF2, and WF6) resulting from an arc discharge are
harmful. To minimize these products, Japan AE Power Systems keeps the water content of the
circuit breakers at no more than 150vol ppm (and the water content of the atmosphere at about
2,000vol ppm ) so that the products of decomposition can be adsorbed by adsorbents (active
alumina and synthetic zeolite). (Keep the water content of the GIS except GCB at no more than 500
vol ppm .)

After a large-current shutdown, the container in the tank is found to contain small quantities of
sulfides and fluorides. But no reports have so far been issued to indicate that these pulverized
substances caused any harm to the human body. However, just in case, workers are recommended
to wear masks and gloves in conducting a minute check or change contacts. It is also
recommended to change adsorbent cartridges when conducting any check.

(2) SF6 gas is about 5.5 times as heavy as air and colorless, odorless, and inactive. When handling it,
therefore, ventilate the room well and avoid as far as possible handling it in a closed room or pit. Should
much SF6 gas flow out, it might accumulate in the bottom layer, which might decline greatly in oxygen
content. Discharging much SF6 gas in a small room or poorly-ventilated place for servicing or other
purposes might cause an oxygen deficiency. Take enough care in handling it.

2.8. Manual operation (Fig5-6 & 5-7)

The circuit breaker is normally operated from the distribution panel. However, it need be manually tripped
to allow field operation for inspection. Thus, the circuit breaker is provided with the making button (436)
shown in Figure 5.6 Making Hook Mechanism explanatory diagram and the tripping button (435) shown in
Figure 5.7 Tripping Hook Mechanism explanatory diagram. When operating the making button (436), verify
that the circuit breaker is in the "CLOSED" state.

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Product No. Product Name

100 Circuit breaker
200 Bus connection part
300 Operating part
400 Operating equipment part

Fig. 2-1 Basic structure of Gas Circuit Breaker

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Fig. 2-2 Internal construction of gas circuit breaker

2-5
 1. Tripping solenoid excited
2. Opening trigger lever released
423
402 3. Opening spring discharged
406 4. Circuit breaker opening
406 415
423
422
402 * Arrow mark in the diagram
indicates the direction of the
403 opening operation.

422 421
425
427
403
421

410
412

(a) Closed State

(Closing/Opening springs: Charged)
401
1. Closing solenoid excited
2. Closing trigger lever released
413 406 3. Closing spring discharged
4. Opening spring charged
420 407 Arrow B 5. Circuit breaker closing

419 414 * Arrow mark in the diagram

indicates the direction of the
closing operation.
424
401
404 427
418 411 408 407 409 416 417 405 405
Arrow A

420

419
Produ Produ Produ Product Name
Product Name Product Name
ct No. ct No. ct No. (b) Open State
401 Closing electromagnetic 411 Reducing gear 421 Opening lever 404 (Closing spring: Charged,
solenoid Opening spring: Discharged)
402 Tripping electromagnetic 412 Motor control cam 422 Opening lever 1. Motor started
solenoid 405
2. Closing spring energized
403 Main lever 413 Closing link 423 Opening trigger lever 404
404 Cam 414 Closing spring bearing 424 Closing latch roller * Arrow mark in the diagram indicates
405 Closing sprig 415 Opening spring bearing 425 Opening latch roller the direction of the closing spring
406 Opening spring 416 Oil dash pot connecting link 426 Motor charging operation.
407 Main shaft 417 Oil dash pot connecting 427 Interrupter
hinge
426
408 Cam shaft 418 Cam roller 428
409 Oil dash pot connecting lever 419 Closing lever 429
410 Oil dash pot 420 Closing trigger lever 430
Operating Equipment Configuration
(c) Closing spring charging
(Closing spring: Discharged,
Fig. 2-3 Operation of operating equipment 411 Opening spring: Charged)

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Fig. 2-4 Operation principle of interrupter

2-7
 406 415
423
402
403

422
425

421

410
412

401

413

420

419 414

424

404
418 411 408 407 409 416 417 405

Prod Prod Prod

uct Product Name uct Product Name uct Product Name
No. No. No.
401 Closing electromagnetic 411 Reducing gear 421 Opening lever
solenoid
402 Tripping electromagnetic 412 Motor control cam 422 Opening lever
solenoid
403 Main lever 413 Closing link 423 Opening trigger lever
404 Cam 414 Closing spring bearing 424 Closing latch roller
405 Closing sprig 415 Opening spring bearing 425 Opening latch roller
406 Opening spring 416 Oil dash pot connecting link 426 Motor
407 Main shaft 417 Oil dash pot connecting 427 Interrupter
hinge
408 Cam shaft 418 Cam roller 428
409 Oil dash pot connecting lever 419 Closing lever 429
410 Oil dash pot 420 Closing trigger lever 430

Fig. 2-5 Construction of operating mechanism

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(Bottom View)

No. Part Name No. Part Name

Closing electromagnetic
401 445 Reset spring
solenoid
419 Closing catch lever 447 Roller
420 Closing trigger lever
424 Closing latch roller
436 Closing button
443 Reset spring

Fig. 2-6 Closing lever mechanism

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(Bottom View)

No. Part Name No. Part Name

Tripping electromagnetic
402 437 Reset spring
solenoid
421 Opening catch lever 444 Reset spring
422 Opening lever 446 Reset spring
423 Opening trigger lever 447 Roller
425 Opening latch roller 448 Roller
435 Opening button

Fig. 2-7 Tripping lever mechanism

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(at 20°C)
Item Pressure (MPa)
Rated pressure 0.6
Warming pressure 0.55
Locking pressure 0.5

Fig. 2-9 SF6 gas system diagram

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1. When installing this circuit breaker, fill with SF6 gas of a pressure (SF6 gas pressure in
the gas tank of the interrupter when the circuit breaker is filled with the SF6 gas) within
the range of 0.58 to 0.62 MPa when converted at 20 deg.C as shown by the shaded
portion in Figure 5.10. For temperature and pressure conversion, see Figure 5.10.
2. For gas temperature measurement, apply putty to the shaded side of the tank in the
interrupter and read the temperature of the putty.

Fig. 2-10 SF6 Gas Pressure/Temperature Characteristic Curves

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The SF6 gas pressure of gas tank is conducted into tubular measuring element, and the
element deforms in proportion to the pressure. The deformation transmits to transmission rod,
which is connected to both extreme point of tubular measuring element and pointer, and pointer
indicates gas pressure.
Along with transmission rod, a bimetal is installed, so that to indicate 20 °C converted pressure.
This pressure gauge is equipped with alarm contact which is linked with pointer. Once
pressure decline is occurred, the contact will emit low pressure alarm.

Fig. 2-11 Structure of gas density detector

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3. Installation
3.1. Installing the GCB Main Unit

CAUTION

･ Take the following precautions when installing the circuit breaker main unit:
(a) Pay due attention to the location of the ground terminal and the orientation of the operation
box.
(b) Accurately provide a level area.
(c) Verify that the foundation bolts are firmly tightened.

3.2. Filling with SF6 gas

CAUTION

･ Take the following precautions when charging sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) gas:
(a) It is necessary to control the moisture in the SF6 gas of the circuit breaker to 150 ppm (by
volume) or less. Use care to prevent moisture from entering during charge of SF6 gas.
Verify that the locking contact of the gas density detector turns ON at a gas pressure of 0.5
MPa and the warning contact turns ON at 0.55 MPa.
(b) Check for gas leakage from the pipe joint part and flange packing part using the gas leak
detector.

Upon completion of initial inspection, fill the circuit breaker with the SF6 gas using the procedure in Figure 6.1

Fig. 3-1 SF6 gas charging/replenishing procedure

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 Installation

CAUTION

･ Take the following precautions when charging or replenishing gas:

(a) Attach the filter between the gas supply/exhaust valve and the SF6 gas cylinder.
(b) Prior to connecting hose to the SF6 gas cylinder, blow the gas to clean cloth or white paper
to verify no foreign material, oil, or moisture on the surface. If any is found, do not use that
gas cylinder.
(c) Verify the inside of the hose is clean by blowing the gas into the hose.
(d) Blow the gas to completely eliminate air from the gas supply/exhaust valve, hose near the
SF6 gas cylinder, and gas piping.
Subsequently, completely tighten the bolt in the joint part of the gas supply/exhaust valve and
hose by blowing the gas little by little.

Gas Charging/Replenishing Procedure

1. Verify that the stop valve (604) is "Closed."
2. Dismount the shutoff plate (605).
3. Slightly rotate the gas cylinder stop valve (925) and reducing valve toward "Open" to blow gas
from the terminal of hose A.
4. Approximately 10 sec. later, connect hose A to the stop valve (604) with the gas blown.
5. Rotate the gas cylinder stop valve (925) to "Closed."
6. Gradually rotate the stop valve (604) to "Open."
7. Gradually rotate the gas cylinder stop valve (925) again to "Open" and adjust the reducing valve
so that the pointer value of the gas pressure gauge increases by 0.01 MPa and the pressure
difference of the filter becomes approximately 0.02 MPa.
8. With the gas pressure/temperature characteristics nameplate, check the gas pressure (20 deg.C
converted value), and rotate the stop valve (604) and gas cylinder stop valve (925) to "Closed"
when the gas pressure reaches the rated pressure.
9. Disconnect hose A from the stop valve (604) and remount the shutoff plate (605) in the stop valve
(604).
10. Verify that the "Always Open" and "Always Closed" of each stop valve are in the normal state.

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4. Test Run

CAUTION

･ Be sure to conduct the following before starting the operation of the product:
(a) Verify that the product can be operated without any trouble by repeating the manual
opening/closing operation several times in accordance with the following description.

This circuit breaker is delivered with the interrupter in the open state, the closing and opening springs in the
discharged state. Verify the following conditions prior to start the test run:
(1) The "OPEN"/"CLOSED" indicator shows "CLOSED."
(2) The closing spring "Charged"/"Discharged" indicator shows "Discharged."

4.1. Test Operation by Charging Manually

(1) Closing spring charging operation
As illustrated in Figure 7.1, insert the attached closing spring charging manual handle (491) to the
closing spring charging manual handle spindle, and operate the manual handle to energize the closing
spring until the closing spring indicator shows "Charged" (you can hear the sound when the trigger
lever is engaged).
(2) Closing operation (Figure 5.6)
When the closing button (436) is pressed, the circuit breaker is activated. Before pressing the button,
verify that the circuit breaker is in the open state. When the circuit breaker is turned on, the
"OPEN"/"CLOSED" indicator shows "OPEN" and the closing spring "Charged"/"Discharged" indicator
shows "Discharged."
(3) Opening operation (Figure 5.7)
When the tripping button (435) is pressed, the circuit breaker is tripped. At that time, the
"OPEN"/"CLOSED" indicator shows "CLOSED" and the operation counter value is incremented by 1.

Verify that the circuit breaker can be operated without trouble by repeating the above operation several
times.

Fig. 4-1 Closing spring charging handle operation method

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4.2. Opening/Closing Operation with Manual Handle

Open the front cover and end cover in the operating mechanism part (400), mount the manual handle (492),
and then carry out the opening / closing operation. Use the manual handle operation only for executing the
closing / opening operation, adjusting the touching position of the main circuit, or measuring the stroke using
the procedures shown below.

CAUTION

･ This operation shall be performed only for maintenance purpose like stroke adjustment. DO NOT
operate when the main circuit is energized, since this operation cannot break the load current and
fault current.

4.2.1. Setting of manual handle

1. Make sure that the main circuit is not energized.
2. Switch OFF the GCB control source m the control panel.
3. Push the buttons "OPEN" and "CLOSE" in this order, which are located in front of operating
mechanism, and discharge the tripping / closing spring.
4. Check the indicator shows "OPEN" and "DISCHARGED".
5. Install the manual handle as shown on the figure.
Insert the spindle into the plate until its edge touch the tripping spring cover.
Insert the manual handle at the end of spindle.

4.2.2. Operation

CAUTION

・ The stroke is approx. 100mm. If you doubt that the hook mechanism does not operate completely,
stop manual handle rotation. Too much rotation may break the operating mechanism.
・ Check there is no gap between spring cover and spindle before press "OPEN" push button. If there
is a gap between them, operating mechanism may be broken.

<Closing Operation>
1. Turn manual handle clockwise and operate until opening trigger lever latches with "click sound", and
check the indicator shows "CLOSED".
2. Stop turning the manual handle immediately when opening trigger lever latches. If you doubt to miss
the sound, turn handle counterclockwise and repeat No.1 operation.

<Opening Operation>
1. Turn manual handle counterclockwise about 30mm and turn it clockwise until its edge touches to the
cover.
2. 2. Push "OPEN" push button and release the opening trigger lever.
3. Turn handle counterclockwise until the spring cover touches the holder. Check the indicator shows
"OPEN". If the indicator does not show "OPEN", repeat No.1 operation until the opening trigger lever
releases.

4.2.3. Operation
Perform the above installation method in the reversed order for restoration.

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Fig. 4-2 Operation by manual handle

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OPERATING BOX

CAUTION
NAMEPLATE

Fig. 4-3 Detail of caution sticker

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4.3. Dismounting operating mechanism

Remove cable connection from connector

CAUTION
・ This operation shall be performed only for maintenance purpose by expert engineer.
Make sure that CB is not energized, and relevant alarm contacts are locked (if necessary).

Front Rear side

Enclosure
(2),(3)
Gear
(1) li
Operating box
Front cover (4)

Connector for
t l
Rear view

(1) Remove front cover of operating box and (4) Open rear cover and remove cable connections
from connectors.
attach maintenance base.
Operating Mechanism
Gear coupling Clamp ring Mounting bolts

Right side view

(5)

Mounting bolts
Roller for pull out the
h i

(5) Remove mounting bolts and pull out the operating

(2) Remove Clamp rings to disconnect the gear coupling.
mechanism toward front side.

Outer ring down side

Left side view

Pull out
Operating Mechanism

(1) Maintenances base

(6) Operating mechanism removed Fig. 4-4 Dismounting operating mechanism

､(3) The gear coupling disconnected

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5. Maintenance Inspection

WARNING

･ Take the following precautions during maintenance inspection:

(a) Do not touch the mechanical part or voltage-applied parts due to danger while voltage is being
applied.
(b) Do not insert your hand to the mechanical part due to danger while the product is operating.
(c) Use great care to prevent screws from falling into the mechanical part.
(d) Use great care to prevent injury caused by the door of the operation box or operation cubicle being
closed/opened by a gust of window while the inspection work is being implemented with the door
open.Keep the specified gas pressure.
(e) Please refer to CAUTION “A” in Fig. 2-8 if you intend to do the alarm test of CB motor overrun.

5.1. Concept of Maintenance Inspection

Since the in-gas part of the gas circuit breaker is intended to be maintenance free, it is considered that
preventive maintenance can be achieved by controlling the gas pressure. However, certain sections such
as the operating mechanism part are readily affected by open air and the contacts will be damaged by
current shutoff. Therefore, maintenance inspection is established based on the following:

(a) Maintenance inspection is classified according to the operating condition of the circuit breaker;
infrequent switching or frequent switching.
(b) The in-gas part is subject to constant gas pressure control and periodic disassembly inspection
once every 12 years or 2000 operation count.
(c) Regular inspection is conducted primarily by an operation check once every 6 years or 500
operation count.
(d) Detail inspection of the operation mechanism is carried out once every 12 years or 2000
operation count.
(e) Occasional inspection is carried out when trouble is recognized.

Application Degrading phenomena Inspection cycle

Infrequent Age deterioration Elapsed years

switching
Protection of wires, Gasket, lube, rust,
bus, and transformer etc.
Circuit breaker
operating condition

Frequent switching Degrading by fatigue Operation count

Switching of phase Abrasion of hook and link

modifying capacitor/reactor system, loose parts, etc.

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5.2. Maintenance Inspection Standard
For a maintenance inspection standard, see Table 8.1.
For the contact inspection, see Table 8.2.

Table 5-1 Maintenance inspection standard

* Infrequently used circuit breaker * Frequently used circuit breaker

Inspected Part Regular Regular
Detail inspection Detail inspection
inspection inspection
Operating mechanism 6 years 6 years 500 cycles 2000 or less
cycles
Circuit breaker − 12 years −

Daily inspection : Daily

Regular inspection : Mainly operation check without degassing

Detail inspection : Disassembly inspection and lubrication

See Figure 8.1 for the lubricating oil application range,
and use the specified oil only.

*Infrequently used circuit breaker : Approx. operation count 10 cycles a year

Frequently used circuit breaker : Operation count 100 cycles or more a year

Table 5-2 Maintenance inspection standard

Rated breaking current (100%) Once every 10 cycles

Rated breaking current x 50% Once very 30 cycles
Load current 2,000 A Once every 2,000 cycles

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CAUTION
･ Don’t use any lubricant other than specified below.

･ Don’t apply too much lubricant especially for inside of enclosure, since it may flow out and
contaminate insulation material.

･ Don’t apply solvent or thinner other than isopropyl alcohol especially for polymeric material, since it
may be deteriorated.

Dash pot:
“SHELL FLUID SPECIAL” oil

In-tank components
(in-gas components):
"Hitalubu #280" grease

Operating mechanism
(operating equipment components):
" Gleitmo 805K” grease

Fig. 5-1 Application Range of Lubricating Oil

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5.3. Maintenance Inspection Procedure
5.3.1. Daily Inspection
Visually check for abnormality with the circuit breaker being operated using the inspection procedure shown
in Table 8.3. In particular, use care for gas pressure.

Table 5-3 Daily Inspection Procedure

Inspection Inspection
No. Description Criteria
Item Cycle
1 Gas Daily (1) Read the pressure value on the Within the specified
pressure pressure gauge and compare it with pressure range
gauge the normal pressure obtained from the
SF6 gas pressure/temperature
characteristic curves.
(2) When the gauge pressure is lower
than the normal pressure, supply SF6
gas prior to low pressure warning
using the charging/replenishing
procedure in Figure 6.1.
2 Operation Daily Check the operation count.
counter
3 Oil dash Daily Check for no oil leakage. No oil leakage
pot
4 General Daily (1) Noise, odor (1) Noise, odor
exterior (2) Overheat, discoloration (2) Overheat,
(3) Check for moisture leaks discoloration
(3) Check for moisture
leaks

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5.3.2. Regular Inspection

WARNING
･ Take the following precautions for regular inspection:

(a) Be sure to turn off the power to the control circuit of the circuit breaker and to the motor circuit
prior to inspection.

(b) Be sure to discharge the making and breaking springs to secure safety prior to inspection except
for operating the circuit breaker. Verify that the making spring of the circuit breaker and the
indicator show "Discharged" and "CLOSED," respectively.Don’t use any lubricant other than
specified below.

Carry out the inspection without degassing during power failure. Prior to the inspection, conduct the
operation test to verify the characteristics. Use the regular inspection procedure in table below.

Table 5-4 Regular Inspection Procedure

Classifi-
cation
No. Item Inspection Procedure Work/Test Procedure Tools

1 Tank 1. Check for loose bolts 1. Completely tighten the bolts. M20 spanner
in the tank connection 2. Apply repair paint. * Repair paint
part.
Interrupter

2. Check for separated

paint and rust.
2 Gas piping (gas 1. Check for loose 1. Completely tighten the M8 spanner
supply/exhaust mounting bolts. mounting bolts. M10 spanner
valve included)
3 Gas pressure 1. Read the pressure 1. Compensate according to
gauge value, and the value on the
measure the temperature characteristic
temperature. nameplate on the front
Operating Equipment

cover.
4 Dash pot 1. Check the oil level. JIS-C2320-2 insulating
oil
5 Auxiliary switch 1. Check the contact 1. Check the contact state from Tester
state. the terminals of the control
circuit terminal part.
6 Wiring 1. Check for loose bolts 1. Completely tighten the bolts M4, M5, and M6
in the terminal part. in the wiring connection part. spanners
Screwdrivers

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Classifi-
cation
No. Item Inspection Procedure Work/Test Procedure Tools

7 Manual 1. Manually conduct test 1. Operate the making spring * Making spring
Measurement/Test

Switching Test
run according to charging handle to verify the charging handle
Section 7 in this making spring is energized.
manual. 2. Verify the indicator shows
"Charged."
3. Press the making button
(436) to verify the circuit
breaker is turned on and the
indicators show "OPEN" and
"Discharged," respectively.
4. Press the tripping button
(435) to very the circuit
breaker is tripped, the
indicator shows "CLOSED,"
and the operation counter is
incremented.
Powered 1. Conduct test run 1. Verify the motor rotates Test terminal
according to Section immediately after voltage is
5.5 in this manual. applied to the motor power
source, and the making
spring charging operation is
complete in 15 sec.
2. Verify (2) in Section 7.1 (test
run) of this manual.
3. Verify (3) in Section 7.1 (test
run) of this manual.
4. Verify the motor rotates
immediately after the
making operation is
complete, and the making
spring charging operation is
complete in 15 sec.
8 Transfer link 1. Measure all strokes 1. Verify each transfer link * Making spring
stroke of the transfer links. stroke is 98±2 mm by charging handle,
measurement manual ON/OFF scale
operation.

9 Insulating 1. Verify the insulating Megger

resistance resistance in the
measurement main conductive
part.
2. Verify the insulating
resistance in the
control circuit.
10 Gas leak test 1. Check for gas leak Gas leak detector
in the range from
the interrupter to
the gas system
including gas piping
and operation
cubicle.

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5.3.3. Detail Inspection (operating mechanism: every 6 years or 2000 cycles)

WARNING
･ Take the following precautions prior to detail inspection:

(a) Verify that no voltage is applied to the main circuit.

(b) Turn off the operation power and control power using the molded case circuit breaker (MCB) or
knife switch.

Detail inspection procedure is shown below.

Measure insulating resistance

Operation test

Cut off power supply

De-energize making and

breaking springs

Check using the procedure in

Table 8.5

Check the operating part

Operation test

Measure insulating resistance

Detail Inspection Procedure

CAUTION
･Take the following precautions during the detail inspection:

(a) Do not disassemble the gas density detector.

(b) Use only the grease specified.

(c) Upon completion of disassembly inspection, conduct the operation test and compare the test
result with the factory test data and pre-inspection test data.

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Table 5-5 Regular Inspection Procedure

Disassembly Inspection Required

Item Inspection/Repair Procedure Criteria
Procedure Labor/Time
Oil dash pot Remove oil from the oil supply port, and 1 person
fill new oil to the level just below the 0.5 hour
supply port. If waste oil is
exceptionally muddy, disassemble and
inspect.
JIS-C2320-2 insulating oil
Operating rod Check the pin, split pin, link, and lever 1 person
system operating rod. Check for loose 0.5 hour
tightening nut and lock plate. Apply
grease to pins.
Auxiliary switch Check for contact. Check for terminal 1 person
tightening, and clean the terminal. 0.5 hour
Apply a small amount of grease to the
link and lever.
Electromagnetic Clean the lever, hook, and roller, and 1 person
solenoid apply a small amount of grease to them. 2 hours
mechanism
Tightening bolt Check for loose tightening bolts. Completely tighten to
specified torque.
Main link Clean the link, lever, and roller part, and
then apply a small amount of grease to
them.
Gas pressure Visually check the gas pressure gauge. 1 person
gauge 0.5 hour
Gas density Verify the operating pressure.
detector
Gas leak test Conduct the gas leak test for the entire Use the gas leak tester. 2 persons
gas system including the interrupter, 1 hour
gas piping, and operating equipment
box.
Trip-free contact Check the contact. No serious 1 person
damage. 0.5 hour
Others Conduct post-inspection test. (1) Conduct the gas leak No gas leak.
test.
(2) Measure the insulating
resistance.
(2-1) Between the main (2-1)
circuit and the ground 1000 Mohms Determine
(use the 1000V megger.) or more persons and
(2-2) Between the control (2-2) time for each
circuit and the ground 2 Mohms or test.
(use the 500V megger.) more
(3) Switching test
(3-1) Measure the switching (3-1)
time. Time lag
within 4 ms.

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5.3.4. Detail Inspection (interrupter: every 12 years or 2000 cycles)

WARNING
･Take the following precautions prior to detail inspection:
(a) Verify that no voltage is applied to the main circuit.
(b) Turn off the operation power using the MCB.
(c) Be sure to reduce the sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) gas pressure to "0 MPa."
(d) Prevent water or foreign material from entering the interrupter.
(e) Protect the flange and packing from any damage or foreign material.
(f) Do not disassemble the shaft seal.
(g) Do not disassemble the gas density detector.
(h) Be sure to create a vacuum prior to gas charging.
(i) Use only the grease specified.
(j) Upon completion of disassembly inspection, conduct the operation test and compare the test
result with the factory test data and pre-inspection test data.
(k) Be sure to blow air inside the tank prior to in-tank inspection.

Detail inspection procedure is shown below.

Measure insulating resistance

Operation test

Cut off power supply

De-energize making and Degas

breaking springs

Check using the procedure in Table 8.6

Check the operating part Check the interrupter

Vacuum Use vacuum pump.

Charge the gas 133Pa abs (1mmHg) or more

Check pressure gauge and gas density detector 2 hours or more

Gas leak test

Operation test

Measure insulating resistance

Detail Inspection Procedure

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Table 5-6 Regular Inspection Procedure

Disassembly Inspection Required

Item Inspection/Repair Procedure Criteria
Procedure Labor/Time
Fixed arcing Visually check from the Dismount the inspection door
contact inspection door. In case of cover, loosen two M10 bolts
uneven contact face, remove to remove the contact.
the contact and make it flat Fixed contact measurement
using sandpaper outside the position
tank. Replace with new one, if
abrasion reduces the diameter
by 0.5mm or more, lopsided
abrasion or cavities on the
surface. Apply grease to the
contact face. (HitaLoop #280)

Movable arcing Dismount the fixed arcing Remove the movable arcing
contact contact, and then visually contact through the
check the movable arcing inspection door using the
contact. If the contact face is moving jig.
uneven, make it flat using a Movable arcing contact 2 persons
fine file. Replace with new measurement position
one if abrasion increases the 3.5 hours
diameter by 0.5mm or more, (including SF6
lopsided abrasion or cavities on degassing,
the surface. Apply grease to vacuum, and
the contact face. (HitaLoop SF6 gas
#280) charging)
Insulated Clean both interior and exterior Remove including the
nozzle of the insulated nozzle using a movable arcing contact.
wiper. Replace with new one Nozzle measurement
if the nozzle diameter is position
increased by 1 mm or more.

Insulating Clean with a wiper. No dirt, damage,

material or discoloration.
Absorbent Replace with new one. Dismount the inspection door
cover, and remove the
absorbent case.
Oil dash pot Remove oil from the oil supply
port, and fill new oil to the level
just below the supply port. If
1 person
waste oil is exceptionally
muddy, disassemble and 0.5 hour
inspect.
JIS-C2320-2 insulating oil
Operating rod Check the pin, split pin, link,
system and lever operating rod. 1 person
Check for loose tightening nut
and lock plate. Apply grease 0.5 hour
to pins.
Auxiliary switch Check for contact. Check for
terminal tightening, and clean 1 person
the terminal. Apply a small
amount of grease to the link 0.5 hour
and lever.
Electromagneti Clean the lever, hook, and 1 person
c solenoid roller, and apply a small
mechanism amount of grease to them. 1 hour

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 Maintenance Inspection

Disassembly Inspection Required

Item Inspection/Repair Procedure Criteria
Procedure Labor/Time
Tightening bolt Check for loose tightening Completely tighten to
bolts. specified torque.
Main link Clean the link, lever, and roller
part, and then apply a small
amount of grease to them.
Gas pressure Visually check the gas
gauge pressure gauge. 1 person
Gas density Verify the operating pressure. 0.5 hour
detector
Gas leak test Conduct the gas leak test for Use the gas leak tester.
the entire gas system including 2 persons
the interrupter, gas piping, and 1 hour
operating equipment box.
Trip-free Check the contact. No serious 1 person
contact damage. 0.5 hour
Others Conduct post-inspection test. (1) Conduct the gas leak No gas leak. Determine
test. persons and
(2) Measure the insulating time for each
resistance. test.

(2-1) Between the main (2-1)

circuit and the ground 1000 Mohms or
(use the 1000V megger.) more
(2-2) Between the control (2-2)
circuit and the ground 2 Mohms or
(use the 500V megger.) more
(3) Switching test
(3-1) Measure the switching (3-1)
time. Time lag within
4 ms.

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 Inspection/Test Result Recording Sheet

6. Inspection/Test Result Recording Sheet

6.1. Gas Circuit Breaker (GCB) Inspection/Test Result Recording Sheet
Record the GCB inspection/test results using the following procedure:

Table 6-1 Regular Inspection Procedure

Device No. Rated breaking current kA

Model Rated control voltage VDC
Rated voltage kV Rated operating voltage VDC
Rated current A Manufacturer's serial No.
Application Manufacture year
Inspected Part Inspection Item Result Remarks
Interrupter 1 Tightening the main circuit terminals
2 Tightening between the tank frames
3 Tightening the mechanism case cover
4 Looking plate in the mechanical part
5 Damage to the bushing
6 Damage to the current transformer cover
7 Damage to the gas piping
8 Cleaning the bushing
Frame 9 Tightening the foundation bolts
10 Presence of tools and unnecessary items
Operating Pressure gauge indicator and pressure switch
11
equipment operating pressure
12 Tightening the wiring terminals
13 Tightening the auxiliary switch brackets
14 Split pin in the hook part
15 Split pin of the auxiliary switch lever
Damage to the signal light lens and lamp line
16
disconnection
17 "ON/"OFF" toggle angle of the auxiliary switch
18 Cleaning inside of the parts
Others 19 Tightening the ground terminals
20 Separation of coating

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 Inspection/Test Result Recording Sheet

6.2. Circuit Breaker Specification

Model _________ Type ________ Voltage ______ kV Current ________ A

Manufacture's serial No. ___________ (Device No. )

1. Switching Test
1.1 Switching characteristics test
a) Closing operation test
Control Voltage (V) Making time (S) Contact difference (S)

b) Opening operation test

Control voltage (V) Opening time (S) Opening difference (S)

1.2 Minimum operating voltage measurement

Operation Type Result
Closing operation
Opening operation

1.3 Manual switching test

Operation Type Result
Closing operation
Opening operation

2. Gas leak test

Charged gas pressure Temperature (°C) Result Measuring device

3. Gas density detector operating pressure measurement

Operating pressure Recovery pressure Detect-time
Type
(MPa) (MPa) temperature (°C)
1st step
(density reduction alarm)
2nd step
(density reduction locking)

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 Troubleshooting

7. Troubleshooting
Note on installation

Careful maintenance inspection will help to eliminate possibility of an accident during normal operation.
Use the following as the reference for abnormal phenomena.

No. Symptom Inspected Part Cause Action/Countermeasure

1 Gas pressure - Gas pressure (1) Gas density detector - Adjust setting of gas density
reduction alarm gauge failure if normal as a detector.
Gas pressure result of comparison with - Contact AEP if adjustment
reduction locking gas pressure nameplate disabled.
value on front door of
operating equipment box
(2) Gas leakage from gas - Refill gas.
system if pressure is - Contact AEP.
lower than nameplate
value.
2 Making spring - Wiring (1) Disconnected or Check the circuit again.
energizing - Motor incorrectly wired making
disabled - Auxiliary switch circuit
- Link part (2) Disconnected motor Replace.
winding
(3) Disconnected resistance Replace.
(4) Contact failure of auxiliary - Adjust "Charged"/"Discharged"
switch for motor control toggle angle for making spring.
circuit - Clean contact face.
- Completely tighten auxiliary switch
mounting bolts if loosen.
(5) Disabled cam rotation - Damaged cam clutch/gear:
Disassemble/check
- Worn operation mechanical part:
Disassemble/check
3 Making disabled - Control circuit (1) Disconnected or Check the circuit again.
wiring incorrectly wired making
- Making control circuit
electromagnetic (2) Disconnected Replace electromagnetic solenoid.
solenoid electromagnetic solenoid
- Making hook (3) Auxiliary switch contact - Adjust ON/OFF toggle angle of
- Gas pressure failure auxiliary switch driving lever
gauge - Clean contact face.
- Gas density
detector
4 Motor overcurrent - Motor (1) Motor failure Repair or replace motor.
alarm (Contact AEP.)
5 Automatic MCB - MCB (1) Short circuit Repair the short-circuit section.
shutoff - Wiring
- Motor

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 Troubleshooting

No. Symptom Inspected Part Cause Action/Countermeasure

6 Breaking operation - Control circuit (1) Disconnected or Check the circuit again.
disabled wiring incorrectly wired tripping
- Auxiliary switch circuit
- Tripping (2) Auxiliary switch contact - Adjust ON/OFF toggle angle of
electromagnetic failure auxiliary switch driving lever.
solenoid - Increase the wipe of auxiliary
- Link system switch contact or replace auxiliary
- Electromagnetic switch.
solenoid - Completely tighten auxiliary switch
mechanism mounting bolt.
- Gas pressure (3) Disconnected - Replace coil.
gauge electromagnetic solenoid
- Gas density or phase-to-phase short
detector circuit
(4) Cutoff of operation Replace parts in cutoff section.
system link, etc.
(5) Electromagnetic solenoid Eliminate increased abrasion or
mechanism failed part.
(6) Reduced gas pressure Refill gas and/or repair leaking
section.
7 Pumping operation - DC contactor (1) DC contactor malfunction - Check DC contactor operation.
- Making hook or auxiliary switch (DC - Check auxiliary switch.
mechanism contactor) contact failure
(2) Hook of making Check and/or repair mechanical part.
mechanical part
8 Gas leak - Welded part (1) Incomplete insertion to Replace sealed part packing.
- Flange sealed the packing slot of sealed
part part or disconnected
- Main shaft seal packing
part (2) Welding failure or Weld again and/or replace parts.
- Gas pressure defective material
gauge (3) Loose connection part Check tightening.
- Gas density (4) Gas density detector Adjust again or replace gas density
detector malfunction detector.

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