Insertion of the EvoPacT HVX VCB into the Cubicle

Insertion of the device to be performed during installation or maintenance phase.

To enable easy insertion of the VCB, Schneider Electric recommends using a transport trolley to securely carry the device in locked position to its insertion point, with the respective equipment configuration (650/800/1000 mm).

Figure 71
Trolley and VCB with Locked Position

Initial situations:

• The VCB is closed/off, discharged and in disconnected/test position. Refer to Figure 72.

• The cubicle shutters are not padlocked.

Figure 72
VCB with Off and Discharged Condition

Follow the below steps for insertion of the EvoPacT HVX VCB into the Cubicle:

1. Open the VCB compartment door. Refer to Opening and Closing the VCB Front Door.

2. Check the compartment for

   • Cleanliness in accordance with the service conditions.

   • No installation scraps or items have been left inside (tools, electrical wires, broken parts or shreds, metal objects and so on).

   

   Figure 73
   Before Insertion of VCB

3. Position the transport trolley in front of the cubicle. Refer to the Figure 73.

   WARNING
   HAZARD OF Falling or toppling Make sure that the pins of the transport trolley is properly aligned to the holes on the cubicle. Move the transport trolley towards the cubicle until the secure lock engages with the cubicle and firmly arrests it in place. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

   

   Figure 74
   Aligning Trolley with the Cubicle

4. De-latch the locking handles towards each other to release the VCB from the transport trolley. Refer to Figure 75.

   

   Figure 75
   De-latching the Locking Handles

5. Push the VCB by holding the locking handles, into the VCB cubicle to its test position. Refer to Figure 76.

   NOTICE
   HAZARD OF INAPPROPRIATE OPERATION LV plug must be connected. LV plug must be locked. Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

   

   Figure 76
   Insertion of VCB into the Cubicle

6. Latch the locking handles of the VCB in the cubicle.

   NOTE: Latch the locking handles of the VCB truck away from each other to latch VCB with the transport trolley. Refer to the Figure 77.
   

   Figure 77
   Insertion of VCB into the Cubicle

7. Firmly hold the transport trolley and then push the knob (7) of the transport trolley to the left-hand side of the interlock to open, and remove the transport trolley from the cubicle. Refer to Figure 78.

   

   Figure 78
   Knob of the Trolley

8. If necessary, perform the test operations.

9. Close the VCB compartment door. Refer to Opening and Closing the VCB Front Door

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