Accessories
This section provides information about the accessories for use with the SureSeT assembly, such as the following:
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Racking and Charging Handle
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SureSeT Circuit Breaker Lift Truck
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Test Cabinet—(Optional)
Racking/Charging Handle
The racking/charging handle can be stored in clips mounted on the end sheet of the section at the end of a line-up. This handle is used to:
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Rack a circuit breaker into and out of the connected position
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Manually charge the springs of the circuit breaker
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Rack an auxiliary drawer into and out of the connected position within the auxiliary compartment, if the drawer/compartment is equipped with a racking system
SureSeT Circuit Breaker/Auxiliary Drawer Lift Truck
This section provides operating instructions for the SureSeT lift truck. This lift truck can be used only for Square D™ brand EvoPacT circuit breakers and auxiliary drawers in SureSeT switchgear, including:
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EvoPacT circuit breakers of all ratings
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Control Power Transformer (CPT) Drawers for SureSeT switchgear
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Voltage Transformer (VT) Drawers for SureSeT switchgear
The SureSeT lift truck features a self-braking worm and pinion drive system with a winch and wire cable. No ratchet release or locking is required because of the automatic, load-retaining, clutch feature. The platform is raised and lowered using the winch handle. Rotating the handle clockwise raises the platform. Rotating the handle counterclockwise lowers the platform.
Lift Truck Specifications
The specifications for the lift truck are:
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Maximum capacity: 425 lbs. (193 kg)
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Maximum raised height: 76 in. (1.93 m)
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Base |
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Winch |
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Front hook—circuit breaker compartment |
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Handle |
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Safety cable—circuit breaker |
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Platform |
C |
Winch handle |
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Automatic latch release handle |
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Hoist attachment points—D-position auxiliary drawer |
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Auxiliary adapters storage |
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Automatic latch hook—circuit breaker |
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Foot pedal locking brake |
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Quick release pins—A,B,C-position auxiliary drawer |
Lift Truck Usage
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Hazard of Electric Shock, Explosion, or arc flash
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
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A lift truck is required for inserting or removing devices at the following locations (see the figure Compartment Positions in a Section):
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Upper and lower circuit breaker compartments
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Auxiliary drawer compartments A, B, C, and D
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lift truck tipping
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment
damage.
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lift truck tipping
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment
damage.
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Before using the lift truck, read and understand the instructions contained in this user guide, all labeling on the lift truck, and other user guides referenced in this material. Visual inspection of the lift truck shall be made before each use of the lift truck. Check for abnormal conditions such as cracked welds, damaged parts, missing parts, or loose parts. Inspect the lift truck immediately if the lift truck is believed to have been subjected to an abnormal load or shock. If damage has occurred to the lift truck, contact the local Schneider Electric representative and remove the lift truck from service immediately until repairs have been properly made.
Removing a Circuit Breaker
Before using the lift truck, make sure:
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The circuit breaker is in the test/disconnected position and the circuit breaker is open.
NOTE: The circuit breaker is in the test/disconnected position when the circuit breaker position indicator shows this state (refer to Schneider Electric document number JYT3013100, EvoPacT MV Vacuum Circuit Breaker for further information) and the circuit breaker carrier pan is flush with the back of the integrated racking mechanism beam, (see the figure Locking Tabs Fully Extended Into the Latch Plates). -
The circuit breaker compartment door is open (refer to the section Front Compartments (Circuit Breaker/Auxiliary/LV) Door Operation) with the automatic door stay latch engaged (see the figure Hinged Door with Low Voltage Device Panel and Automatic Door Stay Latch).
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All power sources to this equipment are off.
To remove a circuit breaker from a circuit breaker compartment with the lift truck, follow these steps (see the figure Hooking Lift Truck Platform to Circuit Breaker Compartment):
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Using the lift truck handles, push the lift truck toward the circuit breaker compartment, keeping the lift truck platform square with the front of the compartment.
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Raise the platform until the front hooks on each side of the platform align with the hook slots on the switchgear side sheets of the circuit breaker compartment.
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Push the lift truck toward the circuit breaker compartment until the hooks enter the hook slots and the hooks clear the sidesheets.
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Lower the platform until the front hooks are securely held by the side sheets and the hooks make contact with the bottom edge of the hook slots.
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Lock the lift truck with the foot pedal locking brake.
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Simultaneously, pull the left and right green handles located on the beam of the circuit breaker racking mechanism in towards the center of the circuit breaker to pull in the locking tabs. This will disengage the circuit breaker from the compartment latch plates, allowing it to move out of the circuit breaker compartment.
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Pull the circuit breaker out of the circuit breaker compartment onto the lift truck. The front, center of the circuit breaker carrier pan can be used to assist in pulling the circuit breaker out of the compartment.
NOTE: As the circuit breaker is withdrawn from the compartment onto the lift truck, the circuit breaker will automatically open, if it is closed, and a loud noise will occur as the spring discharges. This action is made to automatically discharge the spring mechanism in case the circuit breaker was not opened or if the mechanism springs were not discharged before withdrawing. A circuit breaker equipped with a mechanism charging motor, may automatically perform an open, close, and second open operation with three separate loud noises as the circuit breaker mechanism discharges all of the stored energy during the removal of the circuit breaker. For further information on the automatic spring discharge, refer to section Compartment Interlocks. -
Roll the circuit breaker onto the lift truck until it latches with the automatic latch hook.
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Attach the provided lift truck safety cable onto the two slot openings in the circuit breaker front pan.
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Slowly raise the platform until it clears the hook slots on each side of the circuit breaker compartment.
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Unlock the lift truck with the foot pedal locking brake.
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Move the lift truck with the circuit breaker away from the compartment only until the lift truck clears the compartment, then lower the platform to the floor.
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To remove the circuit breaker from the lift truck, disconnect the safety cable from the front pan of the circuit breaker.
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Push the circuit breaker slightly toward the back of the platform and release the automatic latch hook by pulling up the lever on the right side of the platform.
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While holding the lever, push the circuit breaker towards the front of the platform until the circuit breaker clears the automatic latch hook.
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Release the lever and push the circuit breaker completely off the platform.
Inserting a Circuit Breaker
Before using the lift truck, make sure:
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The circuit breaker is in the test/disconnected position and the circuit breaker is open.
NOTE: The circuit breaker is in the test/disconnected position when the circuit breaker position indicator shows this state (refer to Schneider Electric document number JYT3013100, EvoPacT MV Vacuum Circuit Breaker for further information) and the circuit breaker carrier pan is flush with the back of the integrated racking mechanism beam, (see the figure Locking Tabs Fully Extended Into the Latch Plates). -
The customer order drawings and nameplates are correct, and that the secondary disconnect labels coordinate on the circuit breaker and the circuit breaker compartment (see Coordinating Circuit Breaker Compartment and Circuit Breaker Top Cover Secondary Disconnect Labels) to verify the circuit breaker is installed into the proper compartment.
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The circuit breaker compartment door is open (refer to the section Front Compartments (Circuit Breaker/Auxiliary/LV) Door Operation) with the automatic door stay latch engaged (see the figure Hinged Door with Low Voltage Device Panel and Automatic Door Stay Latch).
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All power sources to this equipment are off.
To install a circuit breaker into a circuit breaker compartment with the lift truck, follow these steps (see the figure Unhooking Lift Truck Platform from Circuit Breaker Compartment):
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Lock the lift truck with the foot pedal locking brake.
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Lower the lift truck platform to the surface the breaker is on and roll the circuit breaker onto the lift truck with the front cover of the circuit breaker facing towards the lift truck base, until it latches with the automatic latch hook.
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Attach the provided lift truck safety cable onto the two slot openings in the circuit breaker front pan.
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Raise the platform until the front hooks on each side of the platform align with the hook slots on the switchgear side sheets of the circuit breaker compartment.
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Unlock the lift truck with the foot pedal locking brake.
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Push the lift truck toward the circuit breaker compartment until the front hooks enter the hook slots and the hooks clear the switchgear side sheets.
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Lower the platform until the front hooks are securely held by the side sheets and make contact with the bottom edge of the hook slots.
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Lock the lift truck with the foot pedal locking brake.
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Disconnect the safety cable from the front pan of the circuit breaker.
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Push the circuit breaker slightly toward the back of the lift truck platform, towards the lift truck base.
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Release the automatic latch hook by pulling up the release handle on the right side of the platform.
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While holding the lift truck release handle up, move the circuit breaker towards the circuit breaker compartment until the circuit breaker clears the automatic latch hook.
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Simultaneously pull the left and right green handles on the beam of the circuit breaker racking mechanism towards the center of the circuit breaker. Refer to Schneider Electric document number JYT3013100, EvoPacT MV Vacuum Circuit Breaker for further information.
NOTE: The circuit breaker racking mechanism locking tabs must be manually retracted, in this manner, during circuit breaker insertion into the circuit breaker compartment to avoid interference because the racking mechanism locking tabs will not automatically retract or slide on the compartment latch plates. Inserting the circuit breaker without these locking tabs retracted could damage the circuit breaker and/or the switchgear. -
Align the rail wheels on each side of the circuit breaker with the positioning rails mounted on the side walls of the circuit breaker compartment.
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Push on the racking mechanism beam with the handles retracted. Do not push on the front circuit breaker covers or at the top of the circuit breaker. This might cause damage to the circuit breaker or potentially cause the circuit breaker to tip over. Take care to move the circuit breaker straight in off of the lift truck platform into the circuit breaker compartment, so that any extensions from the sides of the circuit breaker (i.e. TOC pin, MOC roller, automatic spring discharge pin) do not hit or get caught on the side sheets of the circuit breaker compartment. Refer to Schneider Electric document number JYT3013100, EvoPacT MV Vacuum Circuit Breaker for further information.
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Push the circuit breaker into the compartment until the racking mechanism beam contacts the back flanges on the compartment latch plates mounted on the left and right positioning rails.
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Release the left and right green handles and engage the locking tabs on the left and right sides of the circuit breaker racking mechanism with the slots on the compartment racking mechanism latch plates, (see the figure Locking Tabs Fully Extended Into the Latch Plates). Make sure both of the racking mechanism locking tabs are fully extended into these compartment latch plate slots. Otherwise, it will not be possible to mechanically or electrically rack the breaker. The circuit breaker is now positioned in the compartment in the test/disconnected position.
NOTE: If the circuit breaker does not easily roll into the circuit breaker compartment, remove the circuit breaker. If necessary, pull the left and right beam handles in to release the circuit breaker from the test/disconnected position. Repeat process. If satisfactory results are not achieved, contact Schneider Electric. -
Once the circuit breaker has been placed into the compartment, slowly raise the lift truck platform until the front hooks clear the hook slots on each side of the compartment.
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Move the lift truck away from the compartment only until it is clear of the compartment, then lower the platform to the floor.
Removing Auxiliary Drawers
The auxiliary compartment contains two sets of rails for rolling auxiliary drawers into and out of the auxiliary compartment. One set is stationary, while the other set (the extension rails) is movable. Before removing an auxiliary drawer, make sure the auxiliary compartment door is open, the automatic door latch is engaged to hold the door open, and the extension rails are fully extended (see the figure Extension Rails in Fully Extended Position).
Removing Auxiliary Drawers From Compartments A, B, and C
Before using the SureSeT lift truck to remove an auxiliary drawer from compartment A, B, or C, read and understand the instructions contained in this user guide, all labeling on the lift truck, and other user guides referenced in this material.
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FALLING OBJECT
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment
damage.
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To remove an auxiliary drawer from compartment A, B, or C, perform the following steps:
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Disconnect the auxiliary drawer and roll it out of the auxiliary compartment on the extension rails (see the figure Extension Rails in Fully Extended Position) according to the instructions in the section CPT and VT Drawer Operation.
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Prepare the auxiliary drawer with two auxiliary drawer lifting adapters (see the figure Auxiliary Drawer with Lifting Adapter) :
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Locate the two lifting adapters in the storage area below the base handles of the SureSeT lift truck, located below the base handles.
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Pull out the two quick release pins from each adapter and remove the adapters.
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Attach one lifting adapter to each side of the auxiliary drawer by sliding the two (2) fixed rods on the adapter into the two (2) holes on the sides of the auxiliary drawer (see the figure Auxiliary Drawer Lifting Adapter).
A Lifting adapter
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Push the lift truck toward the auxiliary compartment, keeping the lift truck platform square with the front of the auxiliary compartment.
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Raise the platform until the platform sides are aligned with the auxiliary drawer lifting adapters.
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Insert the four quick release pins into the lifting adapters and lock in place to hold the auxiliary drawer on the platform (see the figure Auxiliary Drawer Attached to Lift Truck Platform).
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Slowly raise the platform until the auxiliary drawer has been removed from the extension rails.
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Pull the lift truck back until it exposes the extended rails.
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Push the extension rails back into the auxiliary compartment.
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Lower the platform to the floor and lock the lift truck with the foot pedal locking brake.
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Use a properly rated lifting device to move the auxiliary drawer to a pallet, workspace, or storage area:
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Install an eye bolt to each of the two threaded holes on each side of the auxiliary drawer (a total of four eye bolts).
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Insert hoist straps through the four eye bolts.
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Remove the four quick release pins from the sides of the platform.
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Lift and move the drawer to its designated location.
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Remove the auxiliary drawer lifting adapters from the auxiliary drawer and return the lifting adapters to the proper storage location on the lift truck.
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Move the SureSeT lift truck to the storage location.
Removing an Auxiliary Drawer From Compartment D
Before using the lift truck to remove an auxiliary drawer from compartment D, read and understand the instructions contained in this user guide, all labeling on the lift truck, and other user guides referenced in this material.
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fALLING OBJECT
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment
damage.
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To remove an auxiliary drawer from compartment D, perform the following steps:
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Make sure there are no open doors, extended rails, or anything else in an upper compartment that will interfere with lifting the drawer.
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Disconnect the drawer and roll it out of the auxiliary compartment on extension rails (see the figure Extension Rails in Fully Extended Position) according to the instructions in the section CPT and VT Drawer Operation.
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Attach an eye bolt to each of the two threaded holes on each side of the auxiliary drawer (a total of four eye bolts).
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Attach lifting straps to the lift truck platform (see the figure Lifting Straps Attached to Lift Truck Platform).
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Raise the platform until there is sufficient vertical clearance between it and the top of the auxiliary drawer.
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Push the lift truck toward the auxiliary compartment, keeping the platform square with the front of the auxiliary compartment, until the platform is above the drawer. Observe any door mounted low voltage instrumentation on other compartments and take care to not make contact.
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Attach the free ends of the hoist straps to the four eye bolts on the auxiliary drawer.
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Slowly raise the lift truck platform until the auxiliary drawer clears the extension rails.
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Pull the lift truck back until it exposes the extended rails.
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Push the extension rails back into the auxiliary compartment.
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Move the auxiliary drawer to a pallet, workspace, or storage area.
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Slowly lower the lift truck platform until the auxiliary drawer is in place.
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Detach the hoist straps from the auxiliary drawer and remove the eye bolts.
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Move the SureSeT lift truck to the storage location.
Installing Auxiliary Drawers
The auxiliary compartment contains two sets of rails for rolling auxiliary drawers into and out of the compartment. One set is stationary, while the other set (the extension rails) is movable. Before installing an auxiliary drawer, make sure the appropriate auxiliary compartment door is open, the automatic door latch is engaged to hold the door open, and the extension rails are fully extended (see the figure Extension Rails in Fully Extended Position). All other section doors should be securely closed during installation of an auxiliary drawer.
Installing Auxiliary Drawers Into Compartments A, B, and C
Before using the SureSeT lift truck to install an auxiliary drawer into compartment A, B, or C, read and understand the instructions contained in this user guide, all labeling on the lift truck, and other user guides referenced in this material.
To install an auxiliary drawer into compartment A, B, or C, perform the following steps:
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Make sure the appropriate compartment extension rails are fully extended.
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Prepare the auxiliary drawer with two auxiliary drawer lifting adapters (see the figure Auxiliary Drawer Lifting Adapter) :
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Locate the two lifting adapters in the storage area on the base of the SureSeT lift truck, located below the base handles.
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Pull out the two quick release pins from each adapter and remove the adapters.
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Attach one adapter to each side of the auxiliary drawer by sliding the two (2) fixed rods on the adapter into the two (2) holes on the sides of the auxiliary drawer (see the figure Auxiliary Drawer Lifting Adapter).
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Using a properly-rated lifting device equipped with lifting straps, perform the following steps to lift the auxiliary drawer onto the lift truck platform:
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Install an eye bolt to each of the two threaded holes on each side of the auxiliary drawer (a total of four eye bolts).
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Insert hoist straps through the four eye bolts.
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Remove the four quick release pins from the sides of the platform.
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Lift the auxiliary drawer with adapters and place it onto the side flanges of the lift truck platform, aligning the holes in the lift truck platform with the holes in the auxiliary drawer adapters.
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Re-insert and lock the four quick release pins in the holes to hold the auxiliary drawer on the platform (see the figure Auxiliary Drawer Attached to Lift Truck Platform.
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Remove the hoist straps from the four eye bolts.
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Remove the four eye bolts from the auxiliary drawer.
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Push the lift truck toward the auxiliary compartment (but not past the extension rails) so the lift truck platform is square with the front of the auxiliary compartment.
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Slowly raise the platform until the extension rails are aligned and can pass fully between the auxiliary drawer and the lift truck platform.
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Push the lift truck toward the auxiliary compartment until the auxiliary drawer wheels align with the rails.
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Slowly lower the platform until the four auxiliary drawer wheels initially make contact with the extension rails.
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Lock the lift truck with the foot pedal locking brake.
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Pull out the four quick release pins (see the figure Removing Quick Release Pins).
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Continue to slowly lower the platform until the auxiliary drawer is fully installed on the extension rails.
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Unlock the lift truck with the foot pedal locking brake.
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Pull the lift truck back until it completely clears the extended rails.
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Lower the platform to the floor and lock the lift truck with the foot pedal locking brake.
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Remove the auxiliary drawer lifting adapters from the auxiliary drawer and return the lifting adapters to the proper storage location on the lift truck.
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Roll the auxiliary drawer into the compartment to the disconnected position.
NOTE: Push on the drawer, in the area near the black pull handle, located on the front, lower, middle of the drawer, to move the drawer into the disconnected position from the extension rails (see the figures CPT Compartment and Drawer Features and VT Compartment and Drawer Features).When a racking mechanism is not installed: The arrow on the plate mounted on the middle, bottom of the drawer should align with the symbol for disconnected on the label located on the compartment floor (see the figures CPT Compartment and Drawer Features and VT Compartment and Drawer Features.
When a racking mechanism is installed: Locate the racking mechanism dismounting bolt located on the middle, bottom of the auxiliary drawer and use a tool to bolt the auxiliary drawer to the compartment racking system (see the figures CPT Compartment and Drawer Features and VT Compartment and Drawer Features, and table Switchgear Bolt Torque Value).
The auxiliary drawer is now ready for further operation and installation procedures. For further information, refer to the sections CPT and VT Drawer Operation and CPT and VT Drawer Installation.
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Push the extension rails completely into the compartment.
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Move the SureSeT lift truck to the storage location.
Installing an Auxiliary Drawer Into Compartment D
Before using the lift truck to install an auxiliary drawer into compartment D, read and understand the instructions contained in this user guide, all labeling on the lift truck, and other user guides referenced in this material.
To install an auxiliary drawer into compartment D, perform the following steps:
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Make sure there are no open doors, extended rails, or anything else in an upper compartment that will interfere with installing the auxiliary drawer into the lower compartment.
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Make sure the extension rails on the lowest compartment (Auxiliary Position D) are fully extended.
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Install an eye bolt to each of the two threaded holes on each side of the auxiliary drawer (a total of four eye bolts).
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Attach the lifting straps to the SureSeT lift truck platform (see the figure Lifting Straps Attached to Lift Truck Platform).
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Raise the platform until there is sufficient vertical clearance between it and the top of the auxiliary drawer.
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Push the lift truck toward the auxiliary drawer, keeping the platform square with the front of the auxiliary compartment, until the platform is above the drawer.
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Attach the free ends of the hoist straps to the eye bolts on the auxiliary drawer.
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Slowly raise the lift truck platform. Do not raise the auxiliary drawer more than 12 in. (304 mm) above the floor.
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Push the lift truck toward the auxiliary compartment, keeping the platform square with the front of the compartment. Observe any door mounted low voltage instrumentation on other compartments and take care to not make contact.
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Slowly lower the platform until the four auxiliary drawer wheels fully contact the extension rails.
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Remove the hoist straps from the four eye bolts on the auxiliary drawer.
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Pull the lift truck back until it completely clears the extended rails.
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Lower the platform to the floor and lock the lift truck with the foot pedal locking brake.
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Remove the eye bolts from the auxiliary drawer.
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Roll the auxiliary drawer into the compartment to the disconnected position.
NOTE: Push on the drawer, in the area near the black pull handle, located on the front, lower, middle of the drawer, to move the drawer into the disconnected position from the extension rails (see the figures CPT Compartment and Drawer Features and VT Compartment and Drawer Features).When a racking mechanism is not installed: The arrow on the plate mounted on the middle, bottom of the drawer should align with the symbol for disconnected on the label located on the compartment floor (see the figures CPT Compartment and Drawer Features and VT Compartment and Drawer Features.
When a racking mechanism is installed: Locate the racking mechanism dismounting bolt located on the middle, bottom of the auxiliary drawer and use a tool to bolt the auxiliary drawer to the compartment racking system (see the figures CPT Compartment and Drawer Features and VT Compartment and Drawer Features, and the table Switchgear Bolt Torque Value).
The auxiliary drawer is now ready for further operation and installation procedures. For further information, refer to the sections CPT and VT Drawer Operation and CPT and VT Drawer Installation.
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Push the extension rails completely into the compartment.
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Move the SureSeT lift truck to the storage location.
Test Cabinet (Optional)
An optional, wall-mounted test cabinet is furnished when listed in a customer’s specifications. The test cabinet features the following items:
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small enclosure with a power on-off toggle switch
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amber light that illuminates when the power is on
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red light that illuminates when the circuit breaker is closed
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green light that illuminates when the circuit breaker is open
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CLOSE and OPEN push buttons
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8 ft. (2.4 m) cable with a secondary disconnect receptacle that can be connected directly to the secondary disconnect plug on top of the circuit breaker
Refer to the customer order drawings for the external power connections and requirements necessary for the cabinet. A convenient terminal block is provided inside the test cabinet for these connections.