Eaton Power Circuit Breaker MDS-612

Pre-inspection conditions: Device(Fixed): Position of Poles: Open, Mechanism: Discharged, Device Position in Cassette: -. Device(Drawout): Position of Poles: Open, Mechanism: Discharged, Device Position in Cassette: Removed.

When a circuit breaker experiences a high-level fault or during regularly scheduled maintenance periods, the circuit breaker’s arc chutes and arc chambers should be inspected for any kind of damage or dirt. Be especially alert for signs of significant erosion of the V-shaped plated inside the arc chute.

Arc chutes fit inside the arc chambers and down over the primary contacts. Each arc chute is held in place by either 1 (SB) or 4 (SBSE) top inserted screws.

Remove arc chute screws and all arc chutes from the arc chamber.

Turn each arc chute upside down and visually inspect the inside.

Look for erosion and sooty discoloration on the splitter plates and insulating jacket. If arc chutes show severe signs of erosion or discoloration, replace with a new arc chute.

Note: Because the arc chutes are removed, this is an ideal time to inspect the primary contacts for wear (See Primary Contact Inspection procedure on page 59).

When the inspections are complete, position each arc chute over its respective set of primary contacts, and secure in place with the screw(s) removed earlier.

Torque arc chute screws to 35 to 45 in-lb.

Pre-inspection conditions: Device (Fixed): Position of Poles: Open, Mechanism: Discharged, Device Position in Cassette: -. Device (Drawout): Position of Poles: Open, Mechanism: Discharged, Device Position in Cassette: Removed.

Note: Using the mating line of the housing halves as a reference guide will assist in this visual inspection.

Remove the arc chutes, look directly down into the arc chamber (Figure 98), and visually inspect each primary contact structure for signs of wear and/or damage.

Use the contact wear indicator to inspect each contact The contact wear indicator is the relative position of the individual contact fingers to a narrow, side-to-side ledge inside the arc chamber The ledge is actually part of the arc chamber When the circuit breaker is closed and the contacts are in good condition, the narrow ledge is covered by the back end of each of the contact fingers (Figure 99) If the back end of any of the contacts are below the ledge, the contact assembly should be replaced.

Once the inspection is complete, be sure to verify the arc chutes are properly replaced as previously described in the Arc Chute Inspection procedure.

WARNING: ARC CHUTES MUST BE SECURED PROPERLY IN PLACE BEFORE A CIRCUIT BREAKER IS INSTALLED IN A CIRCUIT BREAKER COMPARTMENT. FAILURE TO DO THIS COULD RESULT IN EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH.

Warning: This procedure requires trained personnel with PPE!

Charged the breaker mechanism springs using the charging handle or the motor operator

Closed the breaker by applying rated voltage to the spring release accessory

Verified closing by noting the state of the indicating flag

Charged the breaker mechanism springs again

Checked the state of the pop-out trip indicator

Reset the pop-out trip indicator if it is 'out'

Pressed the ON pushbutton to manually close the breaker

Used the Functional Test Kit to trip the breaker by setting its SELECT TEST switch to INST

Device (Fixed): Position of Poles: Open, Mechanism: Discharged, Device Position in Cassette: -. Device (Drawout): Position of Poles: Open, Mechanism: Discharged, Device Position in Cassette: Removed. WARNING: REMOVE THE DRAWOUT CIRCUIT BREAKERS FROM THE CASSETTE FOR THE FOLLOWING TESTS. FOR FIXED MOUNTED CIRCUIT BREAKERS, ALL PRIMARY AND SECONDARY POWER IS TO BE REMOVED.

Note: The circuit breaker will be required to be charged, closed, and opened during this inspection procedure.

2. Verify that the breaker is in working order by charging the breaker, closing the breaker, recharging the breaker, and opening the breaker.

Note: The breaker will need to be charged and opened for this inspection procedure.

3. Verify that the circuit breaker will not close if any of the following mechanical conditions exist:

a. If the breaker is equipped with an Undervoltage Release that is NOT energized, and the breaker is charged and opened, depress the ON (close) pushbutton The breaker should not close.

Device (Fixed): Position of Poles

Device (Fixed): Mechanism Discharged

Device (Fixed): Device Position in Cassette

Device (Drawout): Position of Poles

Device (Drawout): Mechanism Discharged

Device (Drawout): Device Position in Cassette

Inspect the breaker for nicked wires, cracks in plastic parts, and loose screws