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S&C Mini-Rupter@Switches Indoor Distribution (4.16 kv through 25 kv) I Manually Operated Styles INSTRUCTIONS For Installation I INTRODUCTION I CAUTION: The equipment covered by this publication must be selected for a specific application and it must be installed, operated, and maintained by qualified persons who are thoroughly trained and who understand any hazards that may be involved. This publication is written only for such qualified persons and it is not intended to be a substitute for adequate training and experience in safety procedures for this type of equipment. General Since S&C Mini-Rupter Switches are capable of switching rated load currents at full voltage, no interlocking with secondary protective equipment is required. Because circuit making and breaking is involved in the normal operation of these switches, each includes an inte- gral quick-make, quick-break mechanism for swift, positive closing and opening, independent of the speed of the oper- ating handle. Note: These interrupter switches are not intended for interrupting fault currents. However, the quick-make, quick-break mechanism makes possible a two- time duty-cycle fault-closing rating, as indicated on the nameplate. The integral quick-make, quick-break mechanism is a stored-energy device. Initial rotation of the drive shaft charges the mechanism. At a predetermined point in the drive-shaft travel the stored energy is released, with a snap action, to drive the switch blades at high speed. The speed of blade operation is not operator-dependent. Because the switch blades are driven at high speed by a release of stored energy, make sure that no one is near the mechanism or the blades when the switch is opened or closed by means of the quick-make, quick-break mech- anism. Warranty Qualifications For the standard warranty contained in seller’s standard conditions of sale (as set forth in Price Sheet 150) to apply to S&C Mini-Rupter Switches - and S&C Mini-Rupter Switches with Power Fuses - in indoor, outdoor, indoor- outdoor, or submersible enclosures of other than S&C manufacture, the enclosure must be constructed, and the switch, barriers, and operating handle and mechanism (as applicable) must be installed therein, in accordance with the applicable S&C Standard Mounting Arrangement erec- tion drawing, data bulletin, and instruction sheet. Supersedes Instruction Sheet 785-500 dated 2-16-81 @ 1982 (Formerly 769-16) INSTRUCTION SHEET 785-500 S&C ELECTRIC COMPANY. Chicago Page 1 of 12 S&C ELECTRIC CANADA LTD . Rexdale June 28,1982 S&C Mini-RupterBSwitches Indoor Distribution (4.16 kv through 25 kv) I CONSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCE I Manually Operated Styles The S&C Mini-Rupter Switch is a field tested and proven, three-pole, group-operated interrupter switch. It is offered in either a top-supported frame style for installation in pad-mounted enclosures or a back-supported frame style for use in metal-enclosed switchgear or in vaults. In either style, Mini-Rupters are available in a variety of voltage and current ratings for close matching to the eco- nomics and switching duties of specific applications over a wide range of system voltages - from 4.16 kv through 27.6 kv nominal. Mini-Rupter, with its compact construction and rugged steel mounting-frame weldment, is easy to install. The top- supported frame style switch is provided with two project- ing support pads for two-point suspension mounting. The back-supported frame style switch is provided with projec- ting support pads and two adjustable brackets for four- point mounting. These methods of support help to compen- sate for uneven mounting surfaces. No supplemental bracing is needed to achieve the published momentary and fault-closing values. Unlike nonmetallic switch frames, Mini-Rupter’s grounded steel frame intercepts the leakage path which parallels the open gap, for positive isolation of the load circuit. S&C Mini-Rupter Switches incorporate a number of innovative features which make them especially suited to perform a wide range of switching duties. These features include : Multifinger, convex, silver-clad copper jaw contacts, independently sprung and backed up with flat stainless- steel springs, providing equalized, four-point pressure on the blades’ silver-nickel alloy inlays. Stationary hinge contacts, utilizing pure-silver buttons cold-headed into four independently sprung contact fingers, with equalized pressure apphed by flat stain- less-steel loading springs, ensuring efficient current transfer at the heavily silver-clad blade-support contact. S&C’s CypoxyTM * resin system, employed as an assem- bly medium, producing a unified insulated shaft with journals and blade supports permanently molded in place. The shaft thus positions the blades in “fixtured” al ignment . There are no c lamp-on crank-and- connecting-link assemblies to portend alignlnent or simultaneity problems. Mini-Rupters are furnished with S&C Cypoxy insulators, which provide generous leakage distance. Cypoxy is the S&C trademark for S&C’s cycloaliphatic epoxy resin system. Cypoxy is self-scouring, nontracking, nonweather- ing . . . there’s never a compromise of insulation integrity. 785-500 INSTRUCTION SHEET S&C’s unique Arc Compressor, providing controlled circuit interruption without external arc or flame, and without the need for separate auxiliary blades. A unique lip-seal (600-ampere Mini-Rupters) wipes the blade as it exits the arc compressor - keeps the arc under compression, directs controlled arc gases through the deionizing suppressor vent. Multipurpose, one-piece, formed harddrawn copper blades with coined, silver-nickel alloy inlays at contact areas, on both sides, utilized for circuit closing, continu- ous current carrying, and circuit interrupting. Their simple, reliable, high-speed action is unlike the uncer- tain action of auxiliary interrupting-blade-and-contact mechanisms which are dependent upon retention of correct sequencing with the main blade and contact, and upon spring assistance to snap the interrupting blade open. A quick-make, quick-break mechanism, factory installed, and requiring no adjustments. It closes and opens the switch swiftly, independent of speed of switch handle operation, and locks the blades in both the open and closed positions. Its positive action con- tributes to Mini-Rupter’s ability to achieve fast circuit interruption and two-time duty-cycle fault-closing ratmgs. S&C Mini-Rupters provide maximum operating flexibil- ity because of their exceptional fault-closing ability - expressed in terms of two-time duty-cycle fault-closing ratings (see page 3). These ratings represent the available fault current into which the switch can be closed twice. remaining operable and able to carry and inrerrupr rated currents. This ability permits quick restoration of service following a fault - without the need for an extended out- age for replacement of switch parts, or for temporary resto- ration of service through an alternate switch until replace- ment parts can be obtained. It also permits use of Mini- Rupter in fault sectionalizing (lockout) schemes where switches are closed and then opened sequentially until the fault is isolated, The ability to open following a fault- closing operation is of especial importance where remote or automatic control is utilized. In marked contrast to Mini-Rupters, with their duty- cycle fault-closing ratmgs, are switches with simple “fault- closing” or “make-and-latch” ratings which, following an initial fault-closing operation, offer no assurance of an abil- ity to subsequently carry or interrupt rated current - much less any expectation of tolerating a second fault closing. Mini-Rupters are furnished for either handle-on-right or handle-on-left operation. Additionally, back-supported S&C ELECTRIC COMPANY. Chicago S & C ELECTRIC CANADA LTD . Rexdale Page 2 of 12 June 28,1982 CONSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCEI frame style switches are offered in either main-contact-at- top or main-contact-at-bottom models. S&C operating handles, complete with associated oper- ating-mechanism components, are available as options. Three types of handles are offered, namely, a removable side handle (which folds into a compact unit for storage), a nonremovable side handle, and a nonremovable front handle. Top-supported frame style switches are designed to accommodate only the removable side handle. Back- supported frame style switches will accommodate any of the three handles described. Nonremovable side handles and nonremovable front handles have provisions for locking the handle in the open and closed positions by means of padlocks or key inter- locks. For key interlocking the S&C Nonremovable Side Handle, a Superior Key Interlock Type B-6003-1, Catalog Number S105821Y, or equivalent, with 1 1/8-inch maxi- mum bolt projection when extended, is required. For key interlocking the S&C Nonremovable Front Handle, a Superior Key Interlock Type B-4003-1, Catalog Number S105810Y, or equivalent, with %-inch maximum bolt pro- jection when extended, is required. S&C Mini-Rupters are suitable for these three-pole live- switching duties in three-phase circuits in distribution systems rated 4.16 kv through 27.6 kv: Live Switching - Opening Transformer switching - transformer load currents up through 200 or 600 amperes at 14.4 kv and 400 amperes at 25 kv, as well as transformer magnetizing currents associated with the applicable loads. Line switching - load splitting (parallel or loop switch- ing) up through 200 or 600 amperes at 14.4 kv and 600 amperes at 25 kv, as well as load dropping of currents up through 200 or 600 amperes at 14.4 kv and 400 amperes at 25 kv; also line dropping (charging currents typical for distribution systems of these voltage ratings). Cable switching - load splitting (parallel or loop switch- ing) up through 200 or 600 amperes at 14.4 kv and 600 amperes at 25 kv, as well as load dropping of currents up through 200 or 600 amperes at 14.4 kv and 400 amperes at 25 kv; also cable dropping (charging currents typical for distribution systems of these voltage ratings). Live Switching - Closing Circuit closing - inrush currents associated with the above opening duties. Two-time duty-cycle fault closing - ratings of 22,400 or 40,000 amperes at 14.4 kv; and 22,400 or 32,000 amperes at 25 kv. I BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION This instruction sheet 1s general in nature and is to be used to complement the applicable Standard Mounting Arrange- ment erection drawing which is included with each Mini- Rupter Switch. Refer to the erection drawing for the specific dimensional details required for enclosure accom- modation, such as minimum electrical clearances, operating mechanism location, barriers (as applicable), and mounting holes for switch and operating handle. For special mounting arrangements, a custom erection drawing is provided. In that case, the instructions on the erection drawing should be followed if they differ from those herein. As lndicated in the applicable Standard Mounting Arrangement erection drawing (“ED”) number, certain Mini-Rupter Switches require interphase barriers or inter- phase barriers plus full end barriers t o achieve the published BIL ratings. These barriers are furnished only when so specified by the addition of the appropriate suffix to the erection drawing number. When full end barriers are not specified, a single small side barrier is furnished to isolate the quick-make, quick-break mechanism from the adjacent outer-pole support insulator (except for back-supported frame style switches rated 25 kv nominal, which require interphase barriers plus full end barriers to attain the 125-kv BIL rating). The manual operating handle (and any associated oper- ating-mechanism components) required for the Standard Mounting Arrangement is furnished only when so specified by the addition of the appropriate suffix to the erection drawing number. The handle and/or barrier options furnished are indi- cated by the addition of one of the following suffixes to INSTRUCTION SHEET 78 5 I 500 S&C ELECTRIC COMPANY * C h i c a g o Page 3 of 12 S&C ELECTRIC CANADA LTO . Rexdale June 28,1982 S&C Mini-Rupter@Switches I Manually Operated Styles Indoor Distribution (4.16 kv through 25 kg I BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION I the applicable Standard Mounting Arrangement erection drawing (“ED’) number: -S1 Operating handle -S2 Interphase barriers -S3 Interphase barriers plus full end barriers -S4 Operating handle and interphase barriers -S5 Operating handle and interphase barriers plus full It is recommended that this equipment be stored in an end barriers. indoor, reasonably dry area prior to installation. While in storage and when handling, Mini-Rupter should be supported by its mounting frame. Do not allow it t o rest on the live parts. Lift Mini-Rupter by the mounting frame so that no stress is placed on the insulators or live parts. The quick-make, quick-break mechanism, together with its associated frame-mounted, switch-operating linkage and cushioned stops are factory adjusted. Do not change these adjustments. Switch-operating-shaft rotation must be limited to 140 degrees. The S&C Nonremovable Side Handle and the S&C Nonremovable Front Handle incorporate stops which en- sure this travel limit. If the S&C Removable Side Handle is furnished or if any handle is furnished by the purchaser, suitable stops must be provided by the purchaser. The enclosure must be provided with mounting holes for the switch, as well as openings and mounting holes for the operating handle. Necessary locating dimensions are shown on the erection drawing. Whether the switch is mounted in a metal enclosure, on a steel structure, or on a wall, the mounting surface must be reasonably flat and true to avoid twisting the switch frame when it is bolted down. Such distortion of the frame can affect the adjustment of switch live parts. The mounting supports for the switch must be suffi- ciently rigid to withstand, without significant distortion, the torque exerted by the handle during operation. Addi- tionally, for a mounting arrangement for use with the non- removable front handle, a compression member (furnished when the S&C Nonremovable Front Handle is specified) must be installed between the switch operating shaft and the handle housing. I INSTALLING THE SWITCH I Step 1 Mini-Rupter Switches are shipped with the switch blades partially closed and with the quick-make, quick-break mechanism unlatched (not charged). Before installation, the switch must be placed in the fully closed position as follows: Place a %-inch hex wrench (boxend or socket), preferably one with a 15-inch handle length, on the switch operating shaft. Move the blades to the fully open position to pick up the latch on the quick-make, quick-break mech- anism. Make sure that no one is near the mechanism or the blades. Then close the switch. Step 2 Top-Supported Frame Style: If full end barriers are not required, install the small side barrier at this time, posi- tioned to isolate the quick-make, quick-break mechanism from the adjacent outer-pole support insulator. The side barrier is furnished with a mounting angle attached. See Figure 1. For any interphase and end barriers required, install (on the switch frame) only the mounting provisions at this time. For each such barrier, attach a mounting angle* at the t o p o f the switch frame, and two Fastex number 202-170701-10 drive pin mounting feet? at the bottom of the switch frame. See Figure 1. The barriers themselves are to be installed later, in Step 9. Bolt the switch to the mounting surface, using %-inch hardware. Insert bolts from the bottom, with the nuts at the top. Include also shakeproof lockwashers between the switch frame and the mounting surface for grounding pur- poses. Use shims if necessary to avoid distortion of the switch frame. Do not operate the switch until so directed in the following steps. Backsupported Frame Style: Note: If an S&C Nonremovable Side Handle or S&C Nonremovable Front Handle is to be used, the oper- ating-mechanism (and, if applicable, the cable inter- lock) components associated with the switch should be attached before the switch is installed. Refer to the instructions under the appropriate heading in Step 3. * Supplied by S&C when barriers are ordered. Supplied by S&C when barriers are ordered; also available from Fastex Division, Illinois Tool Works Inc. 78 5 I 500 INSTRUCTION SHEET Page 4 of 12 S&C ELECTRIC COMPANY - C h i c a g o June 28,1982 S&C ELECTRIC CANADA LTD . Rexdale I INSTALLING THE SWITCHIf full end barriers are not required, install the small sidebarrier at this time, positioned to isolate the quick-make,quick-break mechanism from the adjacent outer-pole sup-port insulator. The side barrier is furnished with a mountingangle attached. See Figure 2.For any interphase and end barriers required, install (onthe switch frame) only the mounting provisions at thistime. (A supply of barrier fasteners is furnished when S&Cbarriers are ordered.) The barriers themselves are to beinstalled later, in Step 9.Loosen the bolts which fasten the adjustable mountingbrackets to the lower portion of the switch frame. SeeFigure 2. Bolt the switch to the mounting surface, usingl/2-inch hardware. Insert bolts from the front, with thebolt heads against the switch frame. Include also shake-proof lockwashers between the switch frame (and adjust-able brackets) and the mounting surface for groundingpurposes. Securely tighten the upper mounting bolts first,then tighten the bolts used to secure the adjustable bracketsto the lower mounting surface. Finally, at the adjustablebrackets, space the switch frame S/8 inch from the mount-ing surface (to correspond with the thickness of the uppermounting support pads) and retighten the bolts whichfasten the adjustable brackets to the switch frame. Thebolts then will be approximately centered in the slottedholes in the adjustable brackets. Do not operate the switchuntil so directed in the following steps,Side BarrierSwitch OperatingShaftQuick-Make, Quick-BreakMechanismProjecting Support Pads fortwo-point suspension mounting ,c Mounting Angles for barriers(included with S&C-furnishedbarriers)1 Arc Compressors Terminal PadsFastex Drive PinMounting Feet foroarrlers,igure 1. S&C Mini-Rupter Switch, Top-Supported Frame Style.INSTRUCTION SHEET 785 m 500S&C ELECTRIC COMPANY + Chicago Page 5 of 12S&C ELECTRIC CANADA LTD - Rexdale June 28,1982S&C Mini-RuptePSwitchesIManually Operated StylesIndoor Distribution (4.16 kv through 25 kv)INSTALLING THE SWITCHIArc CompressorsQuick-Make, Quick-BreakProjecting Support PadSwitch Operating ShaftAdjustable MountingBrat ketHoles (8) for barrier fasteners (asfurnished with S&C barriers) orbarrier anglesI 8I-\\\\Rotating Insulated ShaftTerminal Padss6iL rvlmi-nuprer Dwncn, aacic-bupporrea rrame sryle.1 INSTALLING THE OPERATING HANDLE IThe instructions which follow are applicable to the installa- furnished in a 12-inch length, to couple the handle shaft totion of operating handles furnished by S&C Electric the switch operating shaft. Cut the shaft extension to theCompany. See page 3, “Construction and Performance.” If required length.* Assemble the handle and mounting plate,operating handles are furnished by the purchaser, the and pin the shaft extension to the handle shaft. Bolt theapplicable erection drawing should be referred to for neces- handle-and-shaft-extension assembly to the enclosure assary locating dimensions. In either case, the directions for shown on the erection drawing, with the handle in the up-operation and alignment of the switch, as set forth in the ward position to correspond with the switch-closed posi-following steps, should be followed. tion.Step 3S&C Removable Side Handle: Slide the switch operatinghandle onto the hex switch-operating shaft. (In the eventthat the folding switch-operating handle is not included, a3/4-inch hex deep-socket wrench or a 3/4-inch hexshallow-socket wrench with extension can be used.) Use theoperating handle to open the switch. Do not use the oper-ating handle again until so directed in Step 6, after theswitch alignment checks and adjustments have been com-pleted.At suitable locations on the handle mounting plate,clean the surfaces to remove all traces of dirt and ‘oils. Thenaffix “Open” and “Closed” adhesive-backed labels, posi-tioned as appropriate, pressing or rolling them onto thesurface to develop the maximum bond strength.Use the operating handle to open the switch. Do not usethe operating handle again until so directed in Step 6, afterthe switch alignment checks and adjustments have beencompleted.S&C Nonremovable Side Handle: Refer to S&C DrawingRD-3255, packed with the handle components. The non-removable side-handle assembly includes a shaft extension,* If an S&C Mechanical Cable Interlock, Catalog Number 5279 of5299, is used, the interlock components associated with theswitch should also be installed at this time. Refer to Step 10 orStep 11, as applicable.78 5 I 500 INSTRUCTION SHEETPage 6 of 12June 28,1982S&C ELECTRIC COMPANY - ChicagoS&C ELECTRIC CANADA LTD. RexdaeI INSTALLING THE OPERATING HANDLE S&C Nonremovable Front Handle: (a) Install the operatingmechanism components associated with the switch operating shaft as shown on S&C Draw- ing RD-3256, which is furnished with the handle corn- ponents.* (b) Install the neoprene gasket included with the nonremov- able front handle assembly around the 1 1/2” X 19 718” slot previously provided in the front of the enclosure. Pass the operating handle out through this slot. Bolt the handle housing to the inside wall of the enclosure, using eight 5/16“ X 1 ” bolts (or, preferably, 5/16” studs welded to the inside wall). (c) Cut to the required length and attach the appropriate compression member section to the one hole (of the three at the rear of the handle housing) which aligns the compression member as closely as possible between the switch operating shaft and the operating handle pivot point. Then interconnect the two compression member sections. (d) For this step only, temporarily secure the operating handle in the closed (handle up) position by means of a half-inch bolt through the padlocking tab. Then attach the drive chain as follows: 0 Couple a strip link and a turnbuckle to each chain section. Extend each turnbuckle to its maximum length. Cut strip links to required length and redrill cut end. Position chain sections on the sprockets such that there will be sufficient chain (9 1/2 inches is recom- mended) to rotate each sprocket to the switch-open position (chain travel is approximately 7 inches). 0 Interconnect the chain sections (remove chain links to make the chain about two links longer than re- quired). Tighten the turnbuckles until the chain is taut but not under excessive tension. Then tighten the turnbuckle locknuts. (e) At suitable locations on the enclosure above and below the handle, clean the surfaces to remove all traces of dirt and oils. Then affix “Closed” and “Open” labels, respec- tively, pressing or rolling them onto the surface to develop the maximum bond strength. (0 If key interlocks are used, also affix the “Open-Position Interlock” label above the top interlock; and the “Closed-Position Interlock” label below the bottom interlock. (g) Remove the half-inch bolt which was used to tempor- arily secure the handle in the closed position. Use the handle to open the switch. Do not use the handle again until so directed in Step 6, after the switch alignment checks and adjustments have been completed. * If an S&C Mechanical Cable Interlock, Catalog Number 5279 or 5299, is used, the interlock components associated with the switch should also be installed at this time. Refer to Step 10 or Step 1 1 , as applicable. I ALIGNMENT CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS I Step 4 Check for blade alignment as follows: Release the latch on the quick-make, quick-break mechanism. See Figure 3. Then move the blades by hand, or by means of the oper- ating handle, toward the closed position. Advance the blades only to the point where they begin to enter the arc compressors. Visually check each pole to see that the blade enters the arc compressor “on center” within 1/32 inch and that the blade tip clears the inside top surface of the arc compressor by a minimum of 1/8 inch. See Figure 4. Step 5 If the blades do not meet the conditions described in Step 4, the probable cause is distortion of the switch frame. To correct this condition, advance the switch blades to the point just short of entry into the arc compressors and pro- ceed as follows: Top-Supported Frame Style: Grasp the switch frame at one of the lower corners. Apply pressure (forward and backward) to determine the direction of movement requir- ed to bring the blades into alignment with the arc compres- sors. Then shim at one of the mounting bolt locations to achieve the direction and degree of “twist” necessary for alignment. Back-Supported Frame Style: At one of the two adjust- able brackets used to mount the switch, loosen the bolt which fastens the bracket to the switch frame (do not loosen the bolt which fastens the bracket to the mounting surface). Grasp the switch frame at the loosened corner. Apply sufficient pressure (forward and backward) to deter- mine the direction of movement required to bring the blades into alignment. While maintaining this required pres- sur e , retighten the adjustable-bracket bolt previously loosened. Step 6 Make sure that the blades are returned to the fully open position and the quick-make, quick-break mechanism is latched. The Mini-Rupter Switch now may be closed or opened by means of the manual operating handle. INSTRUCTION SHEET 785 -500 S&C ELECTRIC COMPANY. Chlcago Page 7 of 12 S&C ELECTRIC CANAOA LTD Rexdale June 28,1982 S&C Mini-Rupter@SwitchesIManually Operated Stylesindoor Distribution (4.16 kv through 25 kv)ALIGNMENT CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS IStep 7If an S&C Mini-Rupter Switch with Power Fuses is furnish-ed - such as is illustrated in Figure 5 - check each pole ofthe fuse live parts and make necessary adjustments as fol-lows:With Type SM-4Z or SM-5s Power Fuse: Insert a holder,complete with Silencer (Type SM4Z Power Fuse) orSnuffler (Type SM-SS Power Fuse) in the hinge. Make cer-tain the cap of the holder’s spring-and-cable assembly istightened. Raise the holder toward the closed position tocheck main-contact engagement. The holder must enter thecontact on center, latch positively, and unlatch freely whenopened with the pull ring. If adjustment is required, loosenthe bolts which fasten the hinge to the insulator. Reposi-tion the hinge as required by tapping at its base. Thensecurely tighten the hinge bolts.With Type SM-20 Power Fuse: Attach end fittings, com-plete with Silencer, to an SMU-20 Fuse Unit, following theinstructions in the S&C instruction sheet which is includedwith each fuse unit. Insert the fuse assembly in the hinge.Check for main-contact engagement and make necessaryadjustments using the same procedure described above forSM4Z or SM-SS Power Fuses.Step 8When making connections to the switch it is important thateach connecting bus or cable connector be flat against thecorresponding switch terminal pad, with the bolt holes inalignment. Do not use the connecting bolts as a means ofpulling the bus or cable into position.La1Figure 3. Quick-make, quick-break mechanism.Blade tipmust clearinside top1surface ofarc com--pressor byI/B incht ’1minimum(see Step 5) Farc:enter”Blades must entercompressors “on (1 within l/32 inchS&C SM-20Power FusesBladeGrounding StudsArc Compressor J dFigure 4. Blade-adjustment checkpoints.-Figure 5. S&C Mini-Rupter Switch with Power Fuses,Back-Supported Frame Style.785 m 500 INSTRUCTION SHEETPage 8 of 12 S&C ELECTRIC COMPANY - ChicagoJune 28,1982 S&C ELECTRIC CANADA LTO . RexdaleI INSTALLING THE INSULATING BARRIERSStep 9When all bus or cable connections are completed, installany insulating barriers required for the specific application,as indicated on the erection drawing. If full end barriers arenot used, make sure that a side barrier (side barrier andmounting angle furnished by S&C) is installed, as wasdirected in Step 2, to isolate the quick-make, quick-breakmechanism from the adjacent outer-pole support insulator.Install interphase 2nd end barriers as follows:Top-Supported Frame Style: With the bottom of eachbarrier positioned between the Fastex drive pin mountingfeet, bolt the barrier to the angle at the top of the frame.See Figure 1.Back-Supported Frame Style: Bolt the barriers to theangles at both top and bottom.If instead, barrier fasteners are used (as with S&C-furnished barriers), install each barrier as follows:(a) Refer to the erection drawing, and to S&C DrawingRD-3300 which accompanies it, for specific barrier-comnonent locations. Also see Figure 6. Note that atone edge of each barrier, there are slots leading intoone-inch diameter holes. (This same edge is also notchedto conform to the switch mounting frame and to clearthe rotating insulated shaft.) Slide each barrier onto thebarrier fasteners so that the dished part of each fastenerdisc seats into its corresponding one-inch diameter bar-rier hole. Tighten each fastener bolt to pull the dishedportion of the disc into the hole.(b)To ensure proper barrier positioning, attach the insu-lated interbarrier stiffeners by interlocking their notcheswith matching notches in the barriers.The stiffener section which has 3/8” X 1” slottedholes in it should be attached to the barrier farthestfrom the quick-make, quick-break mechanism, asshown. Fasten this stiffener section to the enclosure sidewall or other surface, using the angle bracket furnishedfor this purpose.(c) Plastic barrier retainers and nylon drive rivets are fur-nished for holding the stiffeners in place. Since the usermay wish to temporarily remove the barriers to facili-tate cable terminations, the drive rivets may be shippedloose, with instructions on how they are to be used.Barrier FastenersSide Stiffener Angleattachment to encloother surfaceBracket - forsure wall orPlastic Barrier RetainersNvlon Drive Rivets - lockbarrier stiffeners in placeBarrier Stiffeners (the-stiffener section having 3/8” X 1” slottedholes should be attached to the barrier farthest from the quick-make,quick-break mechanism)Figure 6. S&C Mini-Rupter Switch, Back-Supported Frame Style, with typlcal Interphase and end barrier arrangement.INSTRUCTION SHEET 785 m 500S&C ELECTRIC COMPANY. Chicago Page 9 of 12S&C ELECTRIC CANADA LTO a Rexdale June 28,1982S&C Mini-Rupter@Switches I Manually Operated Styles Indoor Distribution (4.16 kv through 25 kv) 1 MECHANICAL CABLE INTERLOCKS S&C Mechanical Cable Interlocks are offered for use in conjunction with Mini-Rupter Switches equipped with S&C Nonremovable Side Handles or Nonremov- able Front Handles. They are not offered for use with Mini-Rupter Switches equipped with S&C Removable Side Handles. Two cable interlock models are offer- ed: Catalog Number 5279, which does not include door-end interlock components (these components must be furnished by the user); and Catalog Number 5299, which is furnished complete with door-end interlock components. Follow the installation instruc- tions in Step 10 for Catalog Number 5279; or Step 11 for Catalog Number 5299. Step 10 The instructions in this step are applicable only to the installation of the S&C Mechanical Cable Interlock, Catalog Number 5279. (a) For switches with main contact at top, handle on right; and main contact at bottom, handle on left - assemble the switch locking lever and cable anchor bracket to the interlock mounting bracket as shown on S&C Drawing RD-3257, which is furnished with the interlock com- ponents. For switches with main contact at top, handle at left; and main contact at bottom, handle at right - assemble the switch locking lever and cable anchor brac- ket opposite-hand to that shown. Use the 2 1/8-inch long stainless-steel pin and a 3/32" X 3/4" cotter pin to attach the switch locking lever. Use two each 1/4"-20 X 7/8" hex-head screws and Tensilock nuts to attach the cable anchor bracket. Then, attach the wire clamp to the switch locking lever using a 3/32" X 3/4" cotter pin. Loosely attach the 1/4"-20 X 3/8" hex-head screw into the wire clamp. (b)Remove two of the bolts which fasten the quick-make, quick-break mechanism to the switch frame (those farthest from the operating linkage). Discard the bolts but retain the 3/8"-16 Tensilock nuts. Use the holes to attach the interlock mounting plate as shown on the S&C Drawing RD-3257, using two each 3/8"-16 X 2 1/4" hex-head stainless-steel bolts and 11/16-inch- thick spacers, and the 3/8"-16 Tensilock nuts previ- ously removed. Refer also to the erection drawing to make sure that the interlock mounting plate is oriented such that the cable will be directed toward the front of the switch. (c) Assemble on the switch operating shaft, in order, the following interlock components. Refer to S&C Drawing RD-3257. S&C Nonremovable Front Handle: 0 Spacer - 3/4-inch hex ID, 3/8-inch thick. 0 Switch locking cam - positioned on the hex drive shaft so that, with the switch in the open position, the straight portion of the indented side of the cam is 50 degrees from the horizontal, as indicated. (Note: For ease of opening or closing the switch, release the appropriate latch on the quick-make, quick-break mechanism - see Figure 3 .) 0 Assemble the balance of the operating-mechanism components associated with the Mini-Rupter Switch drive shaft, as directed in S&C Drawing RD-3256 furnished with the S&C Nonremovable Front Handle. S&C Nonremovable Side Handle: Spacer - 3/4-inch hex ID, 3/8-inch thick. Switch locking cam - positioned on the hex drive shaft so that, with the switch in the open position, the straight portion of the indented side of the cam is 50 degrees from the horizontal, as indicated. (Note: For ease of opening or closing the switch, release the appropriate latch on the quick-make, quick-break mechanism - see Figure 3.) Spacer - 3/4-inch hex ID, 5/8-inch thick. Pin the spacer to the shaft, using the 5/32" X 1 1/8" stain- less-steel Spirol pin furnished. Complete the operating handle installation, as direct- ed in S&C Drawing RD-3255 furnished with the S&C Nonremovable Side Handle. (d)After the switch is installed in its enclosure, train the control cable from the interlocking latching mechanism at the door (door fittings are not furnished) to the inter- lock mounting plate at the switch. Avoid sharp bends. Support the cable at appropriate points along its length with suitable clamps. (e) Anchor the control cable at the switch end as follows: 0 Cut control-cable sheath to required length, allowing sufficient inner wire to extend beyond the sheath. 0 Strip from the sheath a 3/4-inch length of the outer rubber shroud. See Detail A on S&C Drawing Slip the 1 3/4-inch-long threaded cable-housing sleeve, hex head first, over the cable sheath. Follow this with a 1/2"-20 hex nut, a lockwasher, and a flat washer. Pass the cable through the hole in the cable anchor bracket. Refer to the enlarged section view on RD-3257. Push the tapered end of the 5/16-inch OD stainless-steel retaining plug between RD-3257. 785-500 INSTRUCTION SHEET Page 10 of 12 S&C ELECTRIC COMPANY - C h i c a g o June 28,1982 S&C ELECTRIC CANADA LTD Rexdale MECHANICAL CABLE INTERLOCKS I 0 0 The the shielding-wire strands and the inner sleeve of the cable sheath. Finally screw the compression nut onto the cable-housing sleeve and tighten firmly (to 35 foot-pounds). At the switch locking lever, insert the inner wire of the control cable through the hole in the wire clamp. Use the 1/4"-20 X 3/8" hex-head screw to secure the locking lever in the position (as dimensioned on S&C Drawing RD-3257) which corresponds with the position of the interlocking latching mechanism at the door. Refer to the notes included on the drawing regarding cable-travel and latching requirements. Check for satisfactory cable travel as illustrated on S&C Drawing RD-3257. After switch operation, door latching, and interlocking are also determined to be satisfactory, bend the ends of the inner wire against the holes of the wire clamps to prevent slip- page during operation. Step 11 instructions in this step are applicable only to the installation of the S&C Mechanical Cable Interlock, Catalog Number 5299. (a) For switches with main contact at top, handle on right; and main contact at bottom, handle on left - assemble the switch locking lever and cable anchor bracket to the interlock mounting plate as shown on S&C Drawing RD-3307, which is furnished with the interlock corn- ponents. For switches with main contact at top, handle on left; and main contact at bottom, handle on right - assemble opposite-hand to that shown. Use the 2 1/8- inch long stainless-steel pin and a 3/32" X 3/4" cotter pin to attach the switch locking lever. Use two each 1/4"-20 X 7/8" hex-head screws and Tensilock nuts to attach the cable anchor bracket. Then, attach the wire clamp to the switch locking lever using a 3/32" X 3/4" cotter pin. Loosely attach the 1/4"-20 X 318" hex- head screw into the wire clamp. (b)Remove two of the bolts which fasten the quick-make, quick-break mechanism to the switch frame (those farthest from the operating linkage). Discard the bolts but retain the 3/8"-16 Tensilock nuts. Use the holes to attach the interlock mounting plate as shown on S&C Drawing RD-3307, using two each 3/8"-16 X 2 1/4" hex-head stainless-steel bolts and 11/16-inch-thick spacers, and the 318"-16 Tensilock nuts previously removed. Refer also to the erection drawing to make sure that the interlock mounting plate is oriented such that the cable will be directed toward the front of the switch. (c) Assemble on the switch operating shaft, in order, the following interlock components. Refer to S&C Drawing ShC Nonremovable Front Handle: Spacer - 3/4-inch hex ID, 3/8-inch thick. 0 Switch locking cam - positioned on the hex drive shaft so that, with the switch in the open position, the straight portion of the indented side of the cam is 50 degrees from the horizontal, as indicated. (Note: For ease of opening or closing the switch, release the appropriate latch on the quick-make, quick-break mechanism - see Figure 3.) 0 Assemble the balance of the operating-mechanism components associated with the Mini-Rupter Switch drive shaft, as directed in S&C Drawing RD-3256 furnished with the S&C Nonremovable Front Handle. RD-3307. ShC Nonremovable Side Handle: Spacer - 3/4-inch hex ID, 3/8-inch thick. Switch locking cam - positioned on the hex drive shaft so that, with the switch in the open position, the straight portion of the indented side of the cam is 50 degrees from the horizontal, as indicated. (Note: For ease of opening or closing the switch, release the appropriate latch on the quick-make, quick-break mechanism - see Figure 3.) Spacer - 3/4-inch hex ID, 5/8-inch thick. Pin the spacer to the shaft, using the 5/32" X 1 118" stain- less-steel Spirol pin furnished. 0 Complete the operating handle installation, as direct- ed in S&C Drawing RD-3255 furnished with the S&C Nonremovable Side Handle. INSTRUCTION SHEET 785 I 500 S&C ELECTRIC COMPANY Chrcago Page 11 of 12 S&C ELECTRIC CANADA LTD Rexdale June 28,1982 S&C Mini-Rupter@Switches Indoor Distribution (4.16 kv through 25 kv) I Manually Operated Styles MECHANICAL CABLE INTERLOCKS I (d)At the enclosure door and stile install the door-end 0 interlock components, positioned as shown on S&C Drawing RD-3307. (e) After the switch is installed in its enclosure, train the control cable from the door-end interlock components 0 to the interlock mounting plate at the switch. Avoid sharp bends. Support the cable at appropriate points along its length with suitable clamps. ( f ) Anchor the control cable at each end as follows: 0 Cut control-cable sheath to required length, allowing sufficient inner wire to extend beyond the sheath. 0 Strip from the sheath a 314-inch length of the outer rubber shroud. See Detail A on S&C Drawing 0 Slip the 1 3/4-inch-long threaded cable-housing sleeve, hex head first, over the cable sheath. Follow this with a 1/2"-20 hex nut, a lockwasher, and a flat washer. Pass the cable through the hole in the cable anchor bracket. Refer to the enlarged section view on S&C Drawing RD-3307. Push the tapered end of the 5/ldinch OD stainless-steel retaining plug between the shielding-wire strands and the inner sleeve of the cable sheath. Finally screw the com- pression nut onto the cable-housing sleeve and tight- en firmly (to 35 foot-pounds). RD-3307. 0 At the enclosure stile, insert the inner wire of the control cable into the wire clamp on the door inter- lock cam and tighten the 1/4"-20 X 1/2" hex-head screw into the wire clamp. At the switch locking lever, insert the inner wire of the control cable through the hole in the wire clamp. Do not tighten the 114"-20 X 318" hex-head screw at this time. With the door interlock cam in its fully down posi- tion (door locking lever disengaged), hold the switch locking lever in the position shown in Detail E of RD-3307 and, at the same time, move the switch operating handle in the closing direction to bring the switch locking cam against the switch locking lever. While maintaining the 5/16-inch dimension refer- enced in Detail E, securely tighten the 1/4"-20 X 318" set screw into the wire clamp on the switch locking lever. Check for satisfactory cable travel as illustrated on S&C Drawing RD-3307. After switch operation, door latching, and interlocking are also determined to be satisfactory, bend the ends of the inner wire against the holes of the wire clamps to prevent slip- page during operation. 785-500 INSTRUCTION SHEET Page 12 of 12 S&C ELECTRIC COMPANY. Chicago June 28,1982 S&C ELECTRIC CANADA LTD . R e x d a l e