Accessories and Auxiliaries

The EverLink lugSchneider Electric patent* with creepCreep: normal crushing phenomenon of conductors, that is accentuated over time.* compensation makes it possible to achieve accurate and durable tightening torque. They minimize loose wiring at installation sites caused by wire strand deformation, terminal temperature changes, and vibration or shocks encountered during equipment transit and handling. EverLink lugs help maintain low-resistance connections for continuity of service.

PowerPacT B Everlink Video –

When ordered as a field-installable kit or as a factory assembled option, the upstream and/or downstream EverLink connector includes control wire terminals (except for the 1 pole product). Control wire terminals provide an auxiliary power supply (10 A max.) to a control power transformer, convenience receptacle, or metering.

The B-frame circuit breakers may be equipped with terminal nuts and M6 power screws for direct connection to compression lugs, power distribution connectors, busbars and terminal spreaders.

These are readily field-installable, simply by removing the EverLink lug and replacing with the appropriate terminal nut assembly. They are also available factory installed (refer to Catalog Numbering.

Mechanical lugs suitable for copper and aluminum conductors are available as field-installable kits or factory assembled. (Refer to Connection Accessories.

I-Line “A” type devices ship with load-end Al mechanical lugs as standard.

The mechanical lugs are fastened to the terminals with lug mounting screws inserted from the back of the circuit breaker. The lug cover is held in place with built-in snap features.

Single-use torque limiting breakaway bits are available for field use to tighten power terminals when a torque wrench is not available. They can also be used in production line quality control to periodically validate torque gun settings.

Breakaway Bits

Breakaway Bits	Color	Torque	Used With	Qty Per Kit	Catalog Number
	Green	9±0.9 N•m 80±8 lb-in.	EverLink, #6–3/0 wire Terminal Nut, #8–1/0 wire	6	LV426990
				8	LV426991
	Yellow	5±0.5 N•m 44±4.4 lb-in.	EverLink, #14–8 wire	6	LV426992
				8	LV426993

PowerPacT B-frame circuit breakers (except one-pole) have slots for electrical auxiliaries.

Two-poles	Three-poles	Four-poles
Two-poles	Three-poles	Four-poles

Electrical accessories are fitted with numbered spring terminal blocks for wires. The maximum wire size is 1.5 mm² (16 AWG) for auxiliary switch (OF), trip alarm switch (SD), shunt trip (MX) or undervoltage release (MN).

Electrical accessory wire routing can be exited out any of the four corners of the unit mount circuit breaker, under the accessory cover even when using the long terminal shield.

Electrical accessory wire routing can be exited out either of the two load-end corners of the I-Line circuit breaker, under the accessory cover even when using the load-end long terminal shield.

Door-Mounted Rotary Operating Handle

The door mounted operator makes it possible to externally open, close and reset a circuit breaker installed in an enclosure with the enclosure door closed.

• Provides ON (I), OFF (O), and TRIP indication.

• The circuit breaker may be locked in the off position.

The rotary operator kits shown below consist of:

• A mounting plate with a rotary actuator for a standard toggle circuit breaker.

• A heavy duty handle assembly rated for Type 1, 3R, and 12 enclosures.More handle types rated for Type 3, 4, and 4X are available, see Section 8 of the Digest.*

• An axial operating shaft (extension kit).

The shaft length is determined by the distance between the back of the circuit breaker and the door:

• Minimum mounting depth is 5.5 in. (138 mm).

• Maximum mounting depth is 10.75 in. (273 mm) with standard shaft.

• Maximum mounting depth is 21.3 in. (543 mm) with long shaft.

The extended rotary handle is compatible with 2 and 3-pole circuit breakers.

Door-Mounted Extended Rotary Operating Handle

Kit	Catalog Number	Kit Contents
		Operating Mechanism	Extension Kit	Operating Handle
Standard Shaft / Standard Handle	9421LB1
Long Shaft / Standard Handle	9421LB4
Long Shaft / Short Handle	9421LB3
Mechanism Only	9421LB7		—	—

Directly Mounted Rotary Handle.

Installation

The direct mounted rotary handle is mounted to the circuit breaker’s front accessory cover by three screws. The handle is compatible with 3- and 4-pole unit-mount circuit breakers.

Operation

The direct rotary handle maintains:

• suitability for isolation

• indication of the three positions: OFF (O), ON (I) and tripped (Trip)

• access to the “push-to-trip” button

• visibility of the trip unit.

Rotary Handle		Description	Factory-Installed Sufix	Field-Installable Catalog Number
Direct Rotary Handle		Standard black handle	RD10	LV426930
		Red handle on yellow bezel	RD20	LV426931

Padlocking Direct Rotary Handle

Device Padlocking

The circuit breaker may be locked in the OFF position by using one to three padlocks (not supplied) or in the ON position after customer modification of the rotary handle before installation, padlock shackle 3/16–5/16 in. (Ø4–8 mm). Locking in the ON position does not prevent the circuit breaker from tripping if an overload or short circuit condition occurs. In this case, the handle remains in the ON position after the circuit breaker trips. Unlocking is required for the handle to go to the tripped position then the OFF position to reset the circuit breaker.

Variations: Door Locking

Door locking built-in functionality can be activated by the customer to prevent opening the door when the circuit breaker is ON or in trip position. For exceptional situations, door locking can be temporarily bypassed with a tool by qualified personel to open the door when the circuit breaker is closed.

Models

• Standard with black handle.

• VDE type with red handle and yellow bezel for machine tool control.

Standards

• The direct-mounted rotary operating handle is UL Listed under file E103955 and CSA Certified under file 177007.

• Degree of protection IP40, IK07.

Door-Mounted Rotary Handle

Laser Tool

Installation

The door-mounted extended rotary handle is compatible with 3- and 4-pole unit-mount circuit breakers.

The door-mounted extended rotary handle kit is made up of:

• a rotary mechanism that is mounted to the front accessory cover of the circuit breaker.

• a handle assembly (handle mechanism and nut) that is mounted on the door. The handle mechanism is always secured in the same position, whether the circuit breaker is installed vertically or horizontally.

• a cut-to-length extension shaft.

The handle assembly is fixed with a nut (Ø 22 mm) to make assembly easier. The Laser Tool (GVAPL01) can be used to accurately align the hole to be cut in the door with the circuit breaker.

Operation With Door Closed

The door mounted handle makes it possible to operate a circuit breaker installed in an enclosure from the front with the door closed. The door mounted operating handle maintains:

• suitability for isolation

• indication of the three positions OFF (O), ON (I) and tripped (Trip)

• visibility of the trip unit when the door is open

• degree of protection of the handle on the door: IP54 or IP65 as per IEC 529.

Rotary Handle Kits		Description	Catalog Number
Door Mounted Kits		Standard black handle (IP54, Type 12) kit	LV426932
		Red handle on yellow bezel (IP54, Type 12) kit	LV426933
		Red handle on yellow bezel (IP65, Type 12, 3R, 4X) kit	LV426934
		Open door shaft operator	LV426937
		Laser tool	GVAPL01
Universal Replacement Handles		Black handle (IP54, Type 12) component	LV426997
		Red handle on yellow bezel (IP54, Type 12) component	LV426998
		Red handle on yellow bezel (IP65, Type 12, 3R, 4X) component	LV426999

Mechanical Door Locking

A standard feature of the extended rotary handle is a locking function, built into the shaft, that prohibits door opening when the circuit breaker is in the ON or tripped positions.

Door locking can be temporarily bypassed with a tool by qualified personnel to open the door without opening the circuit breaker. This operation is not possible if the handle is locked by a padlock.

Device and Door Padlocking

Padlocking Door-Mounted Rotary Handle

Padlocking locks the circuit breaker handle and disables door opening:

• The handle may be locked in the OFF position using 1 to 3 padlocks diameter 3/16–5/16 in. (Ø 4–8 mm). Padlocks are not supplied.

• A voluntary customer modification of the black handle allows locking in the ON and OFF positions. Locking in the ON position does not prevent the circuit breaker from tripping if an overload or short circuit condition occurs. In this case, the handle remains in the ON position after the circuit breaker trips. Unlocking is required for the handle to go to the tripped position then the OFF position to reset the circuit breaker.

Operation With Door Opened

The indication of the three positions OFF (O), ON (I) and tripped (Trip) is visible on the extended rotary handle mechanism. The circuit breaker itself may be locked in the OFF position when the door is opened by one padlock / lockout hasp, diameter 3/16–5/16 in. (Ø 4–8 mm). An optional open door shaft operator can be used to operate the circuit breaker when the door is opened. This UL508A accessory complies with NFPA79.

Door-Mounted Rotary Handle with Open Door Shaft Operator.

Shaft Length

The shaft length is calculated using the distance between the back of the circuit breaker and the door:

• minimum shaft length is 7.87 in. (200 mm)

• maximum shaft length is 23.62 in. (600 mm)

• shaft length must be adjusted to the particular installation.

  
  

Models

• Standard with black handle (IP54).

• VDE type with red handle and yellow bezel for machine tool control (IP54).

• Standard with an IP65 universal handle (red handle and yellow bezel). The IP65 version may not show trip indication.

IP54 models are suitable for mounting on the flat surface of enclosures rated Type 12. IP65 models are suitable for use in Type 12, 3R and/or 4X enclosure applications.

Standards

The door-mounted rotary operating handle is UL Listed under file E103955 and CSA Certified under file 177007.

Side-Mounted Rotary Handle

Installation

The side-mounted rotary handle is compatible with 3- and 4-pole unit-mount circuit breakers.

The side-mounted rotary handle kit is made up of:

• a rotary mechanism that has to be mounted to the front accessory cover of the circuit breaker using three screws.

• an assembly (handle and nut) that mounts on the side (left or right) of the enclosure.

• a cut-to-length extension shaft.

The handle assembly is fixed with a nut (Ø 22 mm) to make assembly easier.

Rotary Handle		Description	Catalog Number
Side Mounted Kits		Standard black handle (IP54, Type 12) kit	LV426935
		Red handle on yellow bezel (IP54, Type 12) kit	LV426936
Universal Replacement Handles		Black handle (IP54, Type 12) component	LV426997
		Red handle on yellow bezel (IP54, Type 12) component	LV426998
		Red handle on yellow bezel (IP65, Type 12, 3R, 4X) component	LV426999

Operation

The side-mounted rotary handle makes it possible to operate a circuit breaker installed in an enclosure from the side. The side mounted rotary handle maintains:

• suitability for isolation.

• indication of the three positions OFF (O), ON (I) and tripped (Trip) is visible on the handle (outside the panel) and on the rotary mechanism (inside the panel).

• visibility of and access to the trip unit when the door is open.

• degree of protection of the handle on the side: IP54 or IP65 as per IEC 529.

Device Padlocking

Padlocking Side-Mounted Rotary Handle

The handle may be locked in the OFF position using 1 to 3 padlocks diameter 3/16–5/16 in. (Ø 4–8 mm). Padlocks are not supplied.

The black handle can be modified during installation to allow locking in the ON and OFF positions. Locking in the ON position does not prevent the circuit breaker from tripping if an overload or short circuit condition occurs. In this case, the handle remains in the ON position after the circuit breaker trips. Unlocking is required for the handle to go to the tripped position then the OFF position to reset the circuit breaker.

Shaft Length

The shaft length is calculated using the distance between the nearest side of the circuit breaker and the side of the enclosure:

• Minimum shaft length is 1.77 in. (45 mm).

• Maximum shaft length is 18.90 in. (480 mm).

• Shaft length must be adjusted to the particular installation.

  
  
  
  
  

Models

• Standard with black handle (IP54).

• VDE type with red handle and yellow bezel for machine tool control (IP54).

• Standard with an IP65 universal handle (red handle and yellow bezel).

IP54 models are suitable for mounting on the flat surface of enclosures rated Type 12. IP65 models are suitable for use in Type 12, 3R and/or 4X enclosure applications.

Standards

The side-mounted rotary operating handle is UL Listed under file E103955 and CSA Certified under file 177007.

Sealing accessories

Sealing accessories are available. Each bag of accessories contains all the parts required for the types of sealing indicated below.

A bag contains:

• Six sealing accessories.

• Six plastic seals.

Types of Seals and Corresponding Functions

Control Type	Catalog Number	• Front Removal • Access to Auxiliaries	• Access to Power Connections
Toggle	MICROTUSEAL
Rotary handle	MICROTUSEAL