Maintenance and Servicing Specifications
PIX-36 series indoor switchgear units have been designed for normal operating conditions in accordance with IEC 62271-1.
Inspection
It is recommended to check the panels visually at regular intervals depending on the strain they are subject to during operation and in accordance with the national regulations.
 CAUTION |
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HAZARD OF INSTALLING UNDER INADEQUATE CONDITIONS
In case of frequent condensation or air pollution (dust,
smoke or corrosive gases), the maintenance intervals must be adapted
to the actual conditions.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.
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A visual inspection includes a complete check of the panels by certified staff for contamination, condensation and damage. The Cubicles must be cleaned in expert fashion. Refer to Cleaning and Avoid Condensation.
Maintenance
If there are signs of contamination or condensation, the panels must be cleaned in expert fashion and subsequently the drives, interlocks and position indicators checked for proper functioning. Refer to Operations.
Repair
If damage is detected on the cubicles, these must be repaired or components be replaced immediately. Refer to Corrosion Protection and Replacement of Components and Cubicles.
In case of ambiguities or irregularities, please contact the manufacturer’s Service Center immediately.
Maintenance and Servicing Specifications
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Maintenance interval |
Work to be carried out |
Qualification /Work performed by |
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Every 4 years |
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Staff who have been certified for this work |
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After 1,000 actuations of the truck or the earthing switch |
Revision of the switching device in question |
Staff who have been certified for this work |
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Truck |
Refer to the applicable instruction manual for the truck concerned |
Service Center of the manufacturer |
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Circuit-breaker HVX-O |
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Metering truck MTX-O |
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Isolating truck UTX-O |
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Axial fan & Radial fan |
Check and clean the fan blades and wiring for any signs of damage. The fan requires no regular maintenance due to its ball bearings, which are equipped with lifetime lubrication. |
Service Center of the manufacturer |