LW43-252

HIGH VOLTAGE SF6 CIRCUIT-BREAKER

INSTRUCTION FOR INSTALL AND USE

CB15060-2

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CHINT ELECTRIC CO.LTD.

March,2016

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1 General
1.1 General
LW43-252 GCB is used in electrical power system of AC 50Hzor 60Hz, 252kV, act as
control and protective equipment as well as being connecting circuit breaker.
1.2 Characteristic
Type LW43-252 takes SF6 gas as medium of insulating and arc-quenching with type CT-252
spring operation mechanism. It has features of high switching capacity low operating
power and high reliability.
1.3 Note
Instruction: The following contents shall be included: Complete instructions and data
for installation, operation, maintenance, repair, adjustment and caution. Anyone has to
read through the entire instruction before installation and maintenance. They must know
how to operate it.
Two kinds of indications NOTE and WARNING are in the explanation of instruction,
to former one, inconvenience or slight hurting might occur if not comply with it; to latter
one, hurting person or destroying equipment might happen if not complying with it. The
two indications are all shown in boldface.
GCB be designed, manufactured,tested and commissioned in conformity with publications
of IEC 62271-100 <<High-voltage alternating-current circuit-breakers>> and GB1984
<<High-voltage alternating-current circuit-breakers>>.
2 Operating conditions
2.1

Altitude (above sea level) not more than 1000mor not more than 3000m

2.2

Ambient temperature -30+40or -40+50

Maximum daily temperature variation

25 K

2.3 Solar radiation 0.1 kW/cm2

2.4

The relative humidity : Daily average value is not more than 95%
Monthly average vaule is not more than 90%

2.5 Wind velocity:

34 m/s

2.6

SeismicHorizontal acceleration 0.250g; Vertical acceleration 0.125g;

2.7

Pollution level: 25 mm/kV, 31 mm/kV

2.8

The ice thickness :

10 mm (The wind speed does not exceed 15m/s)

2.9 The degrees of protection IP5X

User can consult with manufacturer if they have special requirement on the conditions
of using surroundings.
3 Technical data and trait of construction
3.1 GCB technical data are given in table1 1.

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Table1 1
No.

Name

Unite

Technical data

Rated voltage

kV

252

Rated frequence

Hz

50/60

Rated current

1600/2000/2500/3150/4000

Rated short breaking current ISC

kA

31.5/40/50

Rated short circuit making current peak

kA

80/100/125

Rated short circuit continuous time

Rated peak withstand currentpeak

kA

80/100/125

Short-line fault breaking current

kA

ISC90%ISC75%

Out-of-phase breaking current

kA

ISC25%

10

First pole to clear factor

1.3/1.5

11
12

1min.power frequnnce withstand

voltagerms

Lighting impulse withstand

voltage peak

Across break
To earth
Across break
To earth

kV
kV

Across break
13

5min. power frequence with stand

voltage under zero-gage pressure

To earth

460/460+145
460
1050/1050+206
1050
1.3252/ 3

kV
1.3252/ 3

14

Line-charging (line off-load) breaking capacity

160

15

Transformer off-load breaking capacity

0.520

16

Operating sequence

O-0.3s-CO-3min-CO

17

Break time

ms

60.0

18

Opening time

ms

24.035.0

19

Closing time

ms

75.0110.0

20

Close-open time

ms

40.060.0

21

open-Close time

ms

300.0

22

Closing synchronization

ms

4.0

23

opening synchronization

ms

3.0

24

Travel

mm

230+-25..00

25

Contact travel

mm

452.0

26

Resistance of main circuit

55.0

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SF6 gas rated pressure /alarm/lock pressure(20)

28

SF6 annual leakage rate

0.60/0.55/0.50

MPa
%

0.5

Water content of

Acceptance value

ppm

150

gas

Operation value

(v/v)

300

29
30

Mechanical endurance

Time

3000

31

Ratio interference level

500

Across break

Creepage

7812
mm

distance

33

Weight of per CB filled SF6

To earth

6300/7812
40
kg

34

Weight of per CB

4000

3.2 Construction features of product

GCB is made up of three separate polesa pole contain type arc-quenching interrupter,
with type CT 252 spring-operating mechanism and control equipment on side frame. There
are gas tube and drive rod in frame. All three pole and associated operating mechanisms
are interconnected electrically to assure simultaneous and reliable operation of all three
phase. Type LW43-252 takes SF6 gas as medium of insulating and quenching arca pole
of GCB has a independence SF6 gas density monitor. The monitoring system give an alarm
with pressure and density.
3.3 Spring operating mechanism technical data
3.3.1 Technical data of spring operation mechanism control circuit are given in table2
3.3.2 Spring operating mechanism technical data
Spring operating mechanism technical data are given in table 3
table2
No.

Name

Unite

Technical data

Voltage of control circuit Ua

DC 220/125/110

Current of close coil

2/3.7/3.3

85% 110%Ua

2.5/6.5/5.8

65% 120% Ua

Rated voltage Ua

DC220/125/110AC220

The voltage tolerance

85% 110% Ua

Power

600

3
4
5

The voltage tolerance power supply in

normal and close coil
Current of open coil
The voltage tolerance power supply
for trip coil
Energizing
motor

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The time for charging operation of

15

Nm

76

W/V

2100/AC 220

closing spring
Moment

of

closing

spring

being

charged by manual

Power and voltage for heater and lamp

Table 3
NO.
1

Technical

Name

Remark

data

Travel of spring mechanism

piston rod

100 0-3.0

Fig. 11
GCB

Gap of between lever and cam G3

1.40.3

is

open

position,

closing spring is charged,

figure 11

4 GCB construction
GCB construction is shown figure 1. GCB consist of three polesthey are installed on
top frameMechanism house are installed on side framespring mechanism consist of closing
system ,tripping systemoutput lever and rod are connected by connecting plateThe closing
system consists of devices that closing spring is charged and closing spring, closing
spring supply energy for GCB closing and trip spring is charged. GCB is closed by closing
system ,while trip spring is chargedThe trip system consists of trip spring and bumper.

1 Extinguish chamber 2 Spring mechanism and full-bottomed

Fig.1

A pole of CB construction

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4.1 GCB pole
Every pole of GCB has the independence SF6 gas monitoring systemthere are upper
terminal, interrupter, lower terminal, insulating rod, slide seal and seal rod, a pole
GCB is shown figure 2.

1
2

7
8
9

1 upper outlet plate 2 static contact 3 move contact

4 porcelain casing of extinguishing chamber 5 lower outlet plate 6 strut porcelain casing
7 insulating drag rod 8 direct-acting seal flange 9 direct-acting seat pole
Fig.2 Extinguish chamber
4.1.1 Upper terminal and lower terminal
Overhead line is connected with upper terminal and lower terminalupper terminal and

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lower terminal can be installed two different positionA position is a front of mechanism
house, others is back of mechanism house, there are name plate and SF6 gas density monitor
in front of mechanism house
the terminal is installed according to requirement user.
The terminal upper usually is a position of a front of mechanism house. Upper terminal
and lower terminal of installing hole is shown figure 3.

Figure 3 Upper terminal and lower terminal

4.1.2 Interrupter and interrupting principle
Interrupter is installed in interrupter porcelain; it is key part of GCB. It consist
of interrupter porcelain, fixed contact support, fixed main contact, fixed arcing contact,
nozzle, moving arcing contact, contact, piston, moving contact support etc.
The current flow main circuit as follows: Upper terminal, fixed contact support, fixed
main contact, moving main contact, piston, contact, moving contact support, lower
terminal.
Interrupting principle: The SF6 gas in cylinder is compressed by the downward movement
of the cylinder and is forced into the nozzle area where the arc is drawn between the fixed
arcing contact and moving arcing contact. The nozzle concentrates the gas flow to the area
of the arc. Resulting in very effective arc extinction. On closing, the insulating rod
and moving contact are forced upward to the closed position. The interrupter is the double
flow type. In this type interrupter the piston rod is hollow, allowing gas to flow trough
the piston rod as well as through the top of the nozzle so that the gas extinguishes the
arc very efficiently.
4.1.3 Supporting porcelain
The action of supporting porcelain are supporting and insulating for interrupter.
There is an insulated rod for insulting and operating in supporting porcelain.
4.2 Frame
Frame is base of GCB, interrupter is installed on top frame, spring mechanism is fixed
the side of frame, there is seal rod, connecting plate, lever, driving rod and spring
mechanism in driving system of GCB. Driving system of GCB is shown figure 4.

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1 Seal rod

2 Frame

3 Connecting plate

4 Lever

5 Driving rod

6 Spring mechanism
Figure 4 Frame and driving system
Frame is made of angle steel; a transmission system is covered in plate. The degrees
of protection IP5XW according to IEC 60529, degrees of protection provided by enclosure
(IP code). There is window for watching SF6 gas density monitor, there is GCB nameplate
in frond of spring mechanism house. There is a transmission system in frame, it connect
GCB and spring mechanism. It transmission power for operating GCB.
SF6 gas density monitor normally applied for GCB, The GCB is filled with SF6 gas at
a rated pressure of 0.6MPa at 20SF6 gas density monitor is a temperature compensated
type and can monitor the density

irrespective of the ambient temperature, the monitoring

system give alarm signal and lock signal.

The spring mechanism is fixed on side frame by M20 bolt, output lever connect with
transmission systemControl cable outlet is sealed for proof against water, wet and dust.
Note1 When interrupter SF6 gas pipe is not connected, valve is off, SF6 gas density
monitors Show value pressure of SF6 gas pipe.
2 SF6 gas density monitor Show value pressure of SF6 gas at 20.
4.3 Spring operation mechanism
Type LW43-252

is with type CT-252 spring operation mechanism, closing spring is

charged by power and manual. Closing spring supply power for closing GCB, while trip spring
is charged for trip GCB. GCB is operated at local or remote. Spring mechanism operating
principle and construct are shown figure 5.

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4.3.1 The process closing spring is charged: spring mechanism is open positionclosing
spring and tripping spring is discharged.
a

Energizing motor runsratchet shaft-10 is drove

b Bias ratchet shaft-10 drive two ratchet-11,two ratchet drive ratchet wheel-14;
c

Ratchet wheel-14 is rotated clockwiseratchet wheel drive rod-18 , rod make that

closing spring-17 is charged;

d

When rod-18 passes dead point, ratchet wheel shaft 15 clockwise force on ratchet

wheel is blocked by closing holding latch

e Figure 5-2) shown spring mechanism open position, closing spring is charged ,tripping
spring is discharged.
4.4.3.2 Closing operation
Spring mechanism is open position, closing spring is charged, and ratchet wheel is
rotated clockwise for compressing closing spring. Ratchet wheel is blocked by closing
holding latch-19 and closing trigger-2, figure 5-2 shown the closing operation.
Process closing operation as follows
a

Closing coil-1 is energized by the closing signal, Plunger of closing coil-3 is

actuated to kick closing trigger-2

b

Closing trigger-2 is rotated counterclockwiseClosing holding latch-19 is released

c Closing holding latch-19 is rotated clockwise to release to pin B -20,ratchet wheel

14 is drove by closing spring, it is rotated clockwise, while ratchet wheel14 drive
ratchet wheel shaft-15 , it is rotated ,it also drive cam-13 , cam-13 drive lever-8,
lever-12 is rotated counterclockwise. GCB is closed, while tripping spring is charged for
tripping operation.
d Lever-8 drive transmission system, transmission system drive seal rod, seal rod drive
quickly

GCB for closing operation.

e Spring mechanism closed position is shown figure 5-3). Closing spring is charged by
energizing motor for closing operation While pin B-20 is blacked by closing holding
latch-19.
4.3.3 Opening operation
When GCB is closing position, trip spring is charged. Lever-12 and lever-8 is rotated
clockwise by the force of trip spring, while clockwise force on lever-12 and lever-8 is
blocked by trip holding latch-7 and trip trgger-5. They is shown figure 5-1).
Process trip operation as follows
a Trip coil is energized by the opening signal, plunger of trip coil-4 is actuated to
kick trip trigger-5;
b Trip trigger-5 is rotated counterclockwise, trip holding latch is rotated 5 is
rotated counterclockwise to release trip holding latch-7 ;
c Trip holding latch-7 is rotated clockwise to release pin A-6;
d Lever-12 and lever-8 is rotated clockwise by the force of trip spring;
e Lever-8 drive GCB opening operation by driving system .

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4.3.4 Reclosing operation
Process reclosing operation as follows When GCB is close position, driving system
and control circuit of spring mechanism is ready for opening operation. When reclosing
relay give a signal for reclosing operation from control system, GCB is reclosed. If there
is not short-circuit fault in power system, reclosing operation will be success, GCB will
continuing to run; If there is short-circuit fault in power system, GCB will be opened

4.3.5 GCB performance of anti-pumping

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Figure 5 Spring operation mechanism of construction and principle

1-Plunter closing coil 2-Closing trigger 3-Trigger 4-Plugnger of trip coil 5- Trip tripper 6-Pina A
7-Trip holding latch 8-Lever 9 Lever shaft 10- Ratchet shaft 11- Ratchet 12-Lever 13-Cam 14-Ratchet
wheel
15-Cam shaft 16-Trip spring 17- Closing spring 18-rod 19-Closing holding latch 20-Pin B

(Closing spring
(Closing spring charged)

Figure 1) Closing positions

position
(Closing spring charged)
discharge)

Figure 2) Open position

Figure 3) Closing

as soon as, reclosing operation is fail.

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Anti-pumping is a performer of GCB. When GCB closing coil is energized by the closing
signal. When GCB is closed. IF GCB of trip coil is energized by the trip signal. GCB is
opened, while GCB of closing coil is still energized by the closing signal, GCB is closed.
The process is pumping, pumping is not allowed in the power system. Pumping of GCB is very
danger. GCB operation mechanism has performance of anti-pumping.
4.36 Control circuit
Secondary schematic diagram is shown addenda B ; secondary wiring diagram IS shown
addenda C. Secondary diagram of Special project is shown tied diagram.
Control circuit of operating mechanism consist of closing circuit, double trip circuit,
electrical anti- pumping circuit, control circuit of motor, lock out circuit for low gas
pressure, protect circuit for phase of disagreement, protect circuit for motor (there are
two circuit for motor over loading fault and over time fault), circuit for heater and lamp,
local-remote changeover switch for selecting local control and remote control.
4.3.6.1 Closing control circuit:

GCB in open position, auxiliary switch-DL of break

contact is on. Control system gives closing signal. Closing signal pass auxiliary switch-DL
of break contact, anti-pumping relay-FT contact, Contactor-ZL contact, Auxiliary relay-ZJ
contact and relay of SF6 gas low pressure cutout contact, closing coil is energized by
closing signal, plunger of closing coil is actuated, GCB is closed, while auxiliary
switch-DL of break contact is off and make contact is on. GCB is ready for opening operation.
4.3.6.2 Open control circuitGCB in closed position, auxiliary switch-DL of make contact
is on. Control system gives trip signal. Trip signal pass auxiliary switch-DL of make
contact and relay of SF6 gas low pressure cutout contact, trip coil is energized by trip
signal, plunger of trip coil is actuated, GCB is opened, while auxiliary switch-DL turn
off open control circuit and turn on close control circuit is off. GCB is ready for closing
operation.
4.3.6.3 Electrical anti-pumping circuit: GCB is closed by closing signal, contacts
position of auxiliary switch-DL are changed, anti-pumping circuit is on, relay
anti-pumping FT is energized, closing control circuit is off. There is still closing signal
in closing circuit, while GCB is opened by trip signal, contacts position of auxiliary
switch-DL are changed, anti pumping circuit is still held by contact relay anti-pumping
FT, close control circuit is still off, GCB is not closed. There is not closing signal
in close control circuit, relay anti-pumping FT is reset, close control circuit is ready
for closing operation.
4.3.6.4 Control circuit for motor: When GCB is closed, contacts limit switch CK are on.
Contactors of motor circuit are energized, motors run for closing spring being charged.
Closing spring is charged fully and the motor is switched off automatically by cam turning
off limit switch CK, motor stops. There are two protect circuit for motor, one is overtime
protect circuit, other is over loading protect circuit. When motor running time exceeds
30 s, make contact of time relay is closed. Auxiliary relay is energized; control circuit
of motor is opened. Motor stop running. When motor has over loading fault, make contact

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of thermal over relay is closed, auxiliary relay is energized; control circuit of motor
is opened. Motor stop running.
4.3.6.5 Locking circuit of low SF6 gas pressure: The monitoring system gives an alarma
signal by low pressure. When the gas feed alarm is on, SF6 gas should be supplied until
the rated pressure is obtained. When pressure arrived at locking pressure. Closed contacts
of denismeter will operate, relay of SF6 gas low-pressure cutout is energized, closing
circuit and open circuit is off. GCB cannot be operated
4.3.6.6 Protect circuit for phase disagreement: When GCB runs, it is operated for opening,
two phase GCB or single phase are opened, position contacts of auxiliary switch are changed.
Phase disagreement protection relay-QB is energized. After a delay for while, auxiliary
relay of- QB is energized for reclosing single phase. Coil of others is energized by control
voltage. Phase disagreement of GCB is avoided.
Note of relay-QB as follows:
a When GCB is installed for transformer or bus, strict operating asynchronism is
required. When a position of a single

phase GCB is differ with others phase GCBGCB is

opened as soon as by protect and control system.

A delay of 0.2s0.5s is adjusted in factory.
b When GCB is installed for line, Reclosing single phase of GCB is required operating
asynchronism is long time. A delay of 0.2s0.5s is adjusted.
c That two phase of GCB run is allowed, auxiliary relay of- QB must be removed.
4.3.6.7 Circuit for heaterThere are two heaters in mechanism house. When humidity is
exceed 90% and temperature is low 5,thermostat will operating. When temperature is above
5,thermostat will stop.
4.3.6.8 The way closing spring is charged by manual operating: When there is not power
in circuit of motor, closing spring is charged by tool of manual operating. Tool is
installed at cam haft hexagonal hole. When handle of manual operating is rotated clockwise,
closing spring is charged.
5 Packingshipping and storage
5.1

Packing
There are eight pieces for packing GCB, they are shown figure 6.Every phase interrupter

is packing in wood box; every phase frame and spring mechanism is packing by membrane of
PVC, there are parts and tools in a box of accessories, there is a bottle SF6 gas for GCB.

Note 1 Pressure is 0.030.05MPa in every interrupter.

2 Trapp spring and closing spring is free.

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13 Three phase interrupter packing box, 46 Frame and mechanism

7 accessories packing box

8 SF6 gas bottle

Figure 6 GCB packing

5.2 Shipping
Every packing box is laded by crane, crane can lift weight exceed 2t packing box. All
components shall be transported by trucktrainship. When packing box is transported
by truck, Road is not lower 3 class road. Packing box is overturn, inversion strong shake
and impact.
Warning
1.

Porcelains are brittle. They are transited according to transport specifications.

2.

When interrupter is transited, lifted, moved, interrupter pressure does not exceed

0.10 MPa.
5.3 Storage
If GCB is not installed as soon as, packing box of GCB have to be stored at indoors.
If packing box of GCB is stored at outdoor, they must be stored at aeration agitation place;
they must be covered by waterproof canvas. If packing box of GCB is stored for long time,
heaters are turned on in mechanism house. The time that packing box GCB is stored for less
half a year.
The box of accessories must be stored at indoor.
6 Installation
GCB is checked accord to packing list before Erection. If there are any problems in
checking, user will contact with manufactory.
Note: 1 When it is rain and wind, GCB is not installed.
2 SF6 gas pipe and valve are not impacted.
3 When GCB is installed, parts of GCB are moved gently, parts are not bumped, nut
of rod is not loosened, it will be avoided that closing position and opening position
are not changed.
4 The process that GCB is installed at site, there are engineer and worker from

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manufactory for guarding erection, they have enough experience for installing at site.
5 When interrupter is installed, lifter must be used, it is not allowed that ladder
lean against GCB.
6 It is not allowed that porcelain is impacted by tool and crane.
Warning
1 When it is not right way that packing boxes are lifted, it can cause that packing
box is dumpedequipment is damaged, worker is hurt.
2 The process that GCB is installed at site, screws are tightened in right way, wrong
way will cause that GCB is dumped, equipment is damaged, worker is hurt. All screws, nut,
spring washer, washer must be supplied by manufactory for installing GCB; they are
tightened by torque spanners, their intensity is 8.8 class.
M6

5.880.6 NmM8

M12

47.15 Nm M16

M24

38238 Nm

13.71.5 NmM10
11820 NmM20

27.53 Nm
21622 Nm

6.1 Base of requirement

GCB of base and installing dimension are shown addenda A.
6.2 Installing process
Note
1 When interrupter is installed, wood black of the shape of V must be put under
interrupter, it will be avoided that porcelain is damaged.
2 Every interrupter must be installed at right phase position; their positions cannot
be changed.
3 When interrupters and spring mechanisms are connected, they must be at opening
position.
Warning:
1 When interrupter is installed on top frame, interrupter must be dandled gently,
It is not allowed that interrupter is impacted by tool and crane, it will be avoided
that porcelain and parts are damaged.
2 When interrupter is moved, interrupter pressure must be low 0.1MPa
6.2.1 Installing process
6.2.1.1 Site inspection (Foundation have been finished)
6.2.1.2 Unpack inspection
6.2.1.3 Foundation bolt
6.2.1.4 Frame and spring mechanism are installed
6.2.1.5 Interrupter are installed
6.2.1.6 SF6 gas pipes are installed
6.2.1.7 Stroke is measured
6.2.1.8 SF6 gas are charged (SF6 gas allowable moisture is pass)
6.2.1.9 Control circuits are installed

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6.2.1.10 Overhead lines are installed
6.2.1.11 Ground wires are installed
6.2.1.12 Inspection and test at site
6.2.2 Installing sequence
6.2.2.1

Foundation boltFoundation bolts are prefabrication in foundation in accord with

installing foundation drawing.

6.2.2.2

Installing frameFrame and spring mechanism are lifted by craneFrame and spring

mechanism position is according with type LW 252 GCB assembly drawing and installing
foundation drawing , they are dandled gently, every foundation bolts must through
installing hole. Nuts, spring washer and washer are installed. If installing frame is
leaned, adjust installing frame in washer. When installing frame is right, all foundation
bolt will be tightened. Open the door of frame; take down protecting cover and packing
material.
6.2.2.3 Installing Interrupter: Two end interrupter are tied to with nylon lifting sling
loading being 2-3t, horizontal interrupter turn over verticality interrupter by
interrupter bottom protection plate. When interrupter is verticality, interrupter bottom
protection plate is removed. When interrupter seal rod is opening position
between centre of interrupter and centre of frame of interrupter is same, between gas valve
position and gas pipe position is also same, interrupter is put on top flange frame. Six
bolts install interrupter; two symmetry bolts is tightened together in the same time. All
bolts is tightened, nylon lifting sling is removed. Other interrupters are installed by
same way on other phase frame.
6.2.2.4 Installing manual operation device: support plate of manual operation device is
installed by bolt at side spring mechanism. Nut, washer, bearing, rod of manual operation
are installed on support plate. Rod of manual operation is put into pin of lever, rod of
manual operation is rotated counterclockwise for closing GCB by detent, rod of manual
operation is rotated clockwise for opening GCB by detent, they are shown figure 7.

Manual operation device

Figure 7 Installing manual operation device

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6.2.2.5 Manual operation device is installed at frame with seal rod 8 and connecting
plate 3, they are shown figure 4.
Seal rod-8 of GCB is opening position,

GCB and spring mechanism are connected by

rod-5 lever-4 connecting plate-3, adjusting connecting plate-3 position, making

connecting plate hole centre and seal rod hole centre is same position, insert16 pin
in holes, GCB is operated slowly by manual operation device.
6.2.2.6 Install SF6 gas pipes: Before installing SF6 gas pipes, all flange of gas pipes
and gas valve are cleared by pure alcohol. Daub seal gutter with sealant, all flange of
SF6 gas pipes and gas valve are fixed with M1020 bolt.
6.2.2.7 Supplying SF6 gas for GCB When gas valve and gas pipe are connected, Supplying
SF6 gas for GCB by supplying SF6 gas device. There is a SF6 gas cylinder 1, a regulator
-2, a SF6 hose-3, a coupling-4and a pressure gauge-5 in supplying SF6 gas device. It is
shown figure 8. Before supplying SF6 gases for GCB, the air have to be expelled from SF6
pipe in SF6 gas, It takes 3-5s. Pressure releasing valve is not over 0.62MPa.

To pole

Figure 8 Supplying SF6 gas device

When pressure is at 0.60MPa, supplying SF6 gas is finished for GCB. Inlet SF6 gas valve
is closed. A regulator -2, a SF6 gas hose-3, a coupling -4and a pressure gauge-5 is
dismounted.
Note1
2

Pressure of SF6 gas density monitor is

value at 20 .

There are frosts on SF6 hose for supplying SF6 gas GCB. It is normal. Reducing

pressure for supplying SF6 gas GCB, there are not frosts on SF6 pipe.
3
6.2.2.8

GCB pressure does not exceed 0.62MPa.

Control and interrelation wiring diagramsField wiring are done according to

electrical principle diagrams and wiring diagrams. Field wiring are finished, inlet of
cable is sealed in rubber for proofing against water, insect and dust.
Note1 Field wiring are done at control circuit being off.
2 Field wiring are done at spring mechanism closing spring and trip spring is free.
6.2.2.9

Installing terminal: Overhead line is connected with upper terminal and lower

terminalupper terminal and lower terminal can be installed two different positionA
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position is a front of mechanism house ,others is back of mechanism house, there are a
name plate and a SF6 gas density monitor in front of mechanism house
the terminal is
installed according to requirement customer. The upper terminal usually is a position of
a front of mechanism house. First terminal and terminal connector are polished in 400#
sand paper. Second they are cleaned in pure alcohol. Finally daubed their surface with
electric cream and install M16 bolt. Overhead lines are installed on other terminal by
same way.
7 Site test
Note1 Installed GCB is finished. GCB is opening position. Pins that spring mechanism
cannot be operated are dismounted. GCB is operated slowly by manual operation device,
while motor circuit and control circuit has to be off.
2 Pressure of GCB is lower than its rate pressure; GCB cannot be operated quickly
by spring mechanism.
3 Before GCB running, Overhead line is not connected to GCB.
4 When GCB pressure is under 0.30MPa, GCB is operated quickly by spring mechanism.
It will be damaged.
5 Check on all pins, whether there are circlip on the pin. Check on all bolt, whether they
is tightened.
7.1

Test and inspection content

7.1.1 Inspecting stroke of GCB Inspecting stroke of GCB is according with value of table
1, table2 and table3. Inspecting stroke of GCB is recorded. They are shown figure 9. When
seal rod of interrupter is opened position, measure dimension A1.When seal of interrupter
is closed position, measure dimension A3. Stroke of GCB is A1- A3.
7.1.2 Electric contact stroke of the CBA lamp is installed at between upper terminal
and lower terminal. GCB is closed slowly by manual operating device. When lamp is on,
contact touch the position, measure dimension A2. Go on closing GCB, when GCB is at closed
position, measure dimension A3. Electric contact stroke of the CB is A2-A3.

1) Opened position

2) Contact touch position

Figure 9 Measure stroke

3) Closed position

7.1.3 Measure mechanism piston stroke

Operating mechanism by manual, measure mechanism piston stroke. They are shown Figure

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10. When piston is at closed position, measures dimension B2 of trip spring. When piston
is at opened position, measures dimension B1 of trip spring. Mechanism piston stroke is
B2-B1.
7.1.4 Measurement of the resistance of the main circuit.
When GCB is at closed position, measure resistance of the main circuit, it does

not

exceed 55.
7.1.5 Measure dielectric resistance
When GCB is at closing position and opening position, measure dielectric resistance
at different position. Dielectric resistance measure instrument measure voltage is 1000V,
dielectric resistance of GCB exceed 1000 M.Dielectric resistance measure instrument
measure voltage is 500V, dielectric resistance of control circuit exceed 10 M.
7.1.6 Characteristic quantities test
When GCB is operated by spring mechanism, measure closing time, opening time and the
time for charging operation of closing spring.
7.1.7 Measure micro moisture-content
Charge valve connect to pressure releasing valvepipeline and micro moisture-content
surveying instrument . measure micro moisture-content of SF6 gas, measure result is
compensated according to ambient temperature. SF6 gas allowable moisture content: Accepted
value150 ppm(v/v) , In service value300 ppm(v/v).
7.1.8 Power frequency voltage tests
GCB power frequency voltage tests are tested according to table8 at site.
Adjusting GCB: GCB of routine tests are done at factory GCB is adjusted at factory. GCB
will not be adjusted at site. Measure dimensions in table 3.
7.2

Inspection and adjusting content

7.2.1 Gap of between lever and cam(G3 = 1.40.3), they are shown figure 11.
If dimension G3 is not right, adjust joint of lever-8 at figure 5.

Mechanism

a Opening position

b Closing position

Figure 11 Gap of between lever and cam

7.2.2 Inspect gap of between limit switch and cam
Gap of between limit switch and cam control motor. Inspect gap in the case of power

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is off. They are shown Fig.12. When it is 7mm, limit switch turn off. When it is 8mm, limit
switch turn on.

Figure 12 Gap between limit switch and cam

7.3 Troubleshooting
7.3.1 Talbe 4 gives an overview of the reasons for troubles and the corresponding remedial
measures.
Table 4
No.

Sort

Trouble

Reason

Measures

Supply voltage Control voltage U.>80%Ue

lacking
Control circuit

Wire is broke, screw is loosed, coil

fault

fault and contact fault.

Looking for leakage point and repair

SF6
No operate for
Operati
1

gas

pressure is low

Closing spring
cannot

fault

Inspect SF6 gas density monitor

contact.

closing

ng

it, supply SF6 gas for GCB.

be

charged.
Other

Motor voltage U. >80%Ue

Motor over loading fault or motor runs
over time fault.
Machine fault.
Close GCB by Closing coil assembly in
manual,

inspect

stroke

of

trip

plunger.
No operate for
opening

Supply voltage

Control voltage U.>80%Ue

lacking
Control circuit

Wire is broke, screw is loosed, coil

fault

fault and contact fault.

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SF6

gas

pressure is low

Looking for leakage point and repair

it, supply SF6 gas for GCB.
Inspect SF6 gas density monitor
contact.

Other

Close GCB by Closing coil assembly in

manual,

inspect

stroke

of

trip

plunger.

SF6 gas

SF6 gas density

density

monitor system

monitor

gives a gas feed

system

alarm at a

fault

pressure of

Leakage

Looking for leakage point and repair

it, supply SF6 gas for GCB.

Circuit control

Inspect SF6 gas density monitor

fault

contact.

7.3.2 Vacuum-processed and supply SF6 gas.

Every interrupter is supplied vacuum-processed and filled with SF6 gas pressure of
0.030.05MPa in factory. If there is not any leakage in interrupter, filled with SF6 gas
for GCG. If there is any leakage in interrupter, look for leakage point, repair it,
vacuum-processed. When pressure is 133Pa, stop vacuum-processed, holding pressure in 12h,
fill with SF6 gas for GCG.
7.3.2.1 Vacuum-processed
a Connect the coupling-4 with the vacuum pump, the coupling -4 is shown in figure8;
b Check pump turn direction, turn on pump, there is not any leakage on SF6 gas hose;
c Vacuum pump down to 133Pa and pumping continue for at least 30min;
d First stop vacuum-processed, second turn off valve on joint, finally turn off valve
of vacuum pump. The sequence cannot be change. If first turn off valve of vacuum pump,
the oil will be inhaled interrupter;
e Vacuum-processed down to 133Pa, stop vacuum processed, holding pressure in 4h, filled
with SF6 gas for GCB.
7.3.2.2 Filled with SF6 gas for GCB.
a Filled with SF6 gas for GCB, according to 6.2.2.7 item;
b Inspect SF6 gas density monitor
Open valve of GCB; Give off SF6 gas. The monitoring system give a gas-feed alarm
pressure at 20 and block the operation pressure of the breaker at 20.
After inspecting SF6 gas density monitor, filled with SF6 gas for GCB again. When SF6
gas pressure is 0.6MPa at 20, turn off valve. Supplying SF6 gas device is dismounted.
Mount preserving nut.
7.3.3 Inspect GCB leakage
Inspect sealing surfaces, joints and pipes in SF6 gas leakage detector. If there is
leakage, inspect seal ring and part, repair them or replace them.
7.3.4 Measure micro moisture-content
Charge valve connect to pressure releasing valvepipeline and micro moisture-content
surveying instrument . measure micro moisture-content of SF6 gas, measure result is
compensated according to ambient temperature. SF6 gas allowable moisture content: Accepted
value150 ppm(v/v) , In service value300 ppm(v/v).
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7.3.5 Inspect circuit for heaters. Turns off and turns on heaters are right.
7.3.6 Overhead line is connected with terminalupper terminal and lower terminal can
be installed two different positionthe terminal is installed according to requirement
customer. First terminals and overhead line are polished in 400# sand paper. Second they
are cleaned in pure alcohol.
7.3.7 Clean all porcelain in water.
7.3.8 Before service GCB, check up all result of site test, write site test report. Customer
and manufacturer have a copy site test report.
7.4 Put in order at site.
After installing and site test, install all cover plate.
8 Maintenance and operating
8.1 Inspect GCB in service.
8.1.1 Verify integrity porcelain, whether they are right.
8.1.2 Verify SF6 gas density monitor and record result of pressure SF6 gas.
8.1.3 Verify position indication, it and GCB are same position.
8.1.4 Verify parts of GCB surface, whether they have rust.
8.1.5 Verify circuit for heater, whether they are right.
8.1.6 Verify connection between terminal and power-line, whether they are right.
8.1.7 Avoid water filtered into breaker, welding line and seams between bolt and nut,daubed
with glue D05.
8.2 Maintenance of GCB
GCB do not require special maintenance operations. When GCB is in service for three
years, preventive maintenance of out of service GCB will be done in hours
8.2.1 Verify surface porcelain, clean it in water.
8.2.2 Verify surface parts of GCB. When surface parts have rust, rust part will be painted,
rust bolt, nut, washer and spring will be replaced.
Warning: Pressure of SF6 gas is at 0.6MPa(0.5MPa) in GCB, dismantle a old bolt and
have to install a new bolt as soon as.
8.2.3 Inspect all bolt. If bolt is loose, it will be tightened.
8.2.4 Inspect terminal for high voltage. If they are very hot, they will be repaired.
8.2.5 All move parts of mechanism will be lubricated.
8.2.6 Inspect and record micro moisture-content.
8.2.7 Measure Resistance of main circuit.
8.2.8 Inspect control circuit.
8.3 Repair GCB
Out of service GCB, dismount interrupter, inspect all every parts of interrupter, damage
parts will be replaced. GCB will be repaired as follow.
8.3.1 Continuum operating for 12 years;
8.3.2 Mechanical duration 3000 time;
8.3.3 GCB beak 50kA for 16 time.
9 Supply documents for user
9.1 Installation and operating instruction
1
9.2 Packing list for LW43-252
1

9.3 Certificate

1
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9.4 Delivery Inspection Report

9.5 Operating report

1
1

(It is supplied after site test)

10 Information be given for order

Model of GCB;

Electric parameter (voltagecurrent)

Service conditions;
Operation voltage;
Ordering of spare parts, install tool, install equipment and site test equipment.
11 Install tool and spare part
11.1 Install Part and material are shown table 5or by ordering contract
Table 5
No.

Drawing No.

Name

Quantity

8ZDK.920.004

Blot

12

GB 6170

Nut M24

12

GB 97.1

Washer 24

12

GB 93

Spring washer 24

12

GB 894.1

Circlip 16

12

8ZDK.064.009

Terminal

GB 5783

Blot M1655

12

GB 5782

Blot M1675

12

GB 97.1

Washer 16

24

10

GB 93

Spring washer 16

42

11

Waterproof glue D05

1box

12

Waterproof glue D05

1box

13

Electric cream DJG-

1box

14

Fluoro-silicone grease

15

16 core cable KVVRP/2.5mm

30m

16
17

1box
2

6 core cable KVVRP/2.5mm

5ZDK.170.030

18

30m

Charge pipeline

1 copy

Ratchet wheel spanner

19

GB301

Axletree 51210

20

8ZDK.940.050

Profiled nut

21

5ZDK.235.007

Tip bar

22
23

SF6 gas

1set

50kg

Installation and operating

instruction for LW43-252

1copy

24

Packing list

1copy

25

Certificate

1copy

26

Delivery Inspection Report

1copy

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11.2 User can select pare parts are shown table 6.

Table 6
No.

Type

Name

Quantity

Trip coil

Closing coil

Motor

Travel switch

AC/DC contactor

Note

11.3 User can select instrument are shown table 7.

Table 7
No.

Type

Name

SF6 gas leakage detector

Micro

Quantity

Note

1set

moisture-content

surveying

1set

surveying

1set

instrument
3

Main

circuit

resistance

instrument
4

Mechanical characteristics detector

1set

Vacuum pump

1set

12 Site test report

Site test report is shown table 8.
Table 8
USER
NAME
Type
of GCB
No.
1
2
3
4

TRANSFORMER
SUBSTATION NAME
No.
Install content

TECHNOLOGY
REQUIREMENT

Unpack interrupter and

frame pack
Install frame
Install

Bolt/Nut M24 12
pole

ectinguish chamber

Nut M16

Connect the connecting Circlip 16

place to the seal rod

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16

RESULT
B
C

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5

SF6 gas pipe

0.60MPa

Wiring

credibility

Operation
7

Opening operation

Closing operation

Operating sequence.

Site test
Measure

mechanical

Technology

characteristics

requirement

Measure time that spring

15.0s

is charged.
Closing time

75.0110.0 ms

Opening time

2435ms

Measure resistance of

55.0

mail circuit
8

Measure dielectric

>1000M

resistance
Power frequence

46080% kV

withstand voltagerms
SF6 gas alarm

0.55 MPa

pressure(20)
SF6 gas lock

0.50 MPa

pressure(20)
Inspect leakage of SF6

0.5 %/Year

gas
Measure moisture-content
9

150 ppm

Record operation time at

site

10

Clear and installation

cover board

11

Connect main circuit ,

prepare operation

User

Inspector

manufacturing Inspector

Director

Director

Data

Data

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