INTRODUCTION
Qualied Persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Read this Instruction Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Retain this Instruction Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Proper Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 4
INSTALLATIONPad-Mounted Style
Enclosure Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Tank Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Enclosure Placement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Fault Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Completing the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
SAFETY INFORMATION
Understanding Safety-Alert Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . Following Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacement Instructions and Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . Location of Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIFICATIONS
Standard Three-Phase Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Switchgear Style. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Single-Pole or Three-Pole Fault-Interrupting . . . . . . . 19 Optional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Touch-Up Kit Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
INTRODUCTION
Qualied Persons
WARNING
The equipment covered by this publication must be installed, operated, and maintained by qualified persons who are knowledgeable in the installation, operation, and maintenance of underground electric power distribution equipment along with the associated hazards. A qualified person is one who is trained and competent in: The skills and techniques necessary to distinguish exposed live parts from nonlive parts of electrical equipment. The skills and techniques necessary to determine the proper approach distances corresponding to the voltages to which the qualied person will be exposed. The proper use of the special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools for working on or near exposed energized parts of electrical equipment. These instructions are intended only for such qualied persons. They are not intended to be a substitute for adequate training and experience in safety procedures for this type of equipment.
Thoroughly and carefully read this instruction sheet before installing or operating your S&C Vista Underground Distribution Switchgear. Familiarize yourself with SAFETY INFORMATION on pages 3 and 4. This instruction sheet is a permanent part of your S&C Vista Underground Distribution Switchgear. Designate a location where you can easily retrieve and refer to this publication.
Proper Application
CAUTION
The equipment in this publication must be selected for a specic application. The application must be within the ratings furnished for the equipment. Ratings for this gear are listed on a ratings label at the front of the switchgear.
Warranty
The standard warranty contained in S&Cs standard conditions of sale, as set forth in Price Sheet 150, is applicable to the S&C Vista Underground Distribution Switchgear covered in this instruction sheet.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Understanding Safety-Alert Messages
There are several types of safety-alert messages which may appear throughout this instruction sheet as well as on labels attached to the Vista switchgear. Familiarize yourself with these types of messages and the importance of the various signal words, as explained below.
DANGER
DANGER identifies the most serious and immediate hazards which will likely result in serious personal injury or death if instructions, including recommended precautions, are not followed.
WARNING
WARNING identifies hazards or unsafe practices which can result in serious personal injury or death if instructions, including recommended precautions, are not followed.
CAUTION
CAUTION identifies hazards or unsafe practices which can result in minor personal injury or product or property damage if instructions, including recommended precautions, are not followed.
NOTICE
NOTICE identifies important procedures or requirements that, if not followed, can result in product or property damage if instructions are not followed.
If you do not understand any portion of this instruction sheet and need assistance, contact your nearest S&C Sales Ofce or S&C Authorized Distributor, or call S&C Headquarters at (773) 338-1000, Monday through Friday between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM Central Standard Time. (In Canada, call S&C Electric Canada Ltd. at (416) 249-9171.)
NOTICE
Thoroughly and carefully read this instruction sheet before installing your S&C Vista Underground Distribution Switchgear.
If you need additional copies of this instruction sheet, contact your nearest S&C Sales Ofce, S&C Authorized Distributor, S&C Headquarters, or S&C Electric Canada Ltd. It is important that any missing, damaged, or faded labels on the equipment be replaced immediately. Replacement labels are available by contacting your nearest S&C Sales Ofce, S&C Authorized Distributor, S&C Headquarters, or S&C Electric Canada Ltd.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Location of Safety Labels
A A
Pad-Mounted Enclosure
C C
D D
B B
G G
E E
Top of Switchgear
F F
Number
A B C D E F G
Keep OutHazardous Voltage Inside Hazardous VoltageAlways Consider Circuits and Components Live . . . Never Drill Into TankHazardous Voltage, Contains Pressurized SF6 Gas Keep AwayHazardous Voltage (Mr. Ouch) Check Gas Pressure Before Operating Switchgear Always Test Voltage Indicator For Proper Operation Always Visually Conrm Blade Position
G-6681 G-6700 G-6682 G-6699 G-6686 G-6689 G-6693 G-6694 (Option -L2)
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Inspection
Examine the shipment for external evidence of damage as soon after receipt as possible, preferably before removal from the carriers conveyance. Check the bill of lading to make sure that all shipping skids, crates, and containers listed thereon are present. If there is visible loss and/or damage: 1. Notify the delivering carrier immediately. 2. Ask for a carrier inspection. 3. Note condition of shipment on all copies of the delivery receipt. 4. File a claim with the carrier. If concealed damaged is discovered: 1. Notify the delivering carrier within 15 days of receipt of shipment. 2. Ask for a carrier inspection. 3. File a claim with the carrier. Also notify S&C Electric Company in all instances of loss and/or damage.
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WARNING
When handling an enclosure or tank with an overhead hoist, observe standard lifting practices as well as the general instructions below. Failure to follow these precautions can result in serious personal injury or equipment damage.
1. Use 6-foot or longer hoist slings of equal length to prevent damaging the enclosure or tank during lifting. (Four-foot hoist slings are acceptable for two-way and three-way enclosures and tanks.) 2. Arrange the hoist slings so as to distribute the lifting forces equally between the lifting tabs. 3. Avoid sudden starts and stops.
Vaulted-Mounted Style
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Cables
Refer to CABLE TERMINATIONS on page 15.
Grounding
1. Connect the cable concentric-neutral ground wires to the grounding system as appropriate. 2. Connect the ground pad of the switchgear to the system ground facility in accordance with the users standard grounding practice. 3. Use the equivalent of 4/0 copper (or cable sized in accordance with the users standard practice) in either a single or multiple connection to realize the maximum momentary rating of the switchgear. For a multiple connection, cables smaller than 1/0 copper or equivalent should not be used.
Ground in accordance with users standard grounding practice (grounding not shown)
Fault Indicators
Fault indicators are to be furnished by the user and installed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
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Front panel
Operation compartment
2. Lift the hinged roofs upward and secure them with the holders.
Holder
Hinged roofs
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Operation compartment
Termination compartment
4. Unbolt the enclosure from the skid and remove it from the tank, observing the precautions given under Handling on page 6. Set the enclosure aside in a protected area.
Removing enclosure from tank
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Cables
Refer to CABLE TERMINATIONS on page 15.
Enclosure Placement
CAUTION
When installing the pad-mounted enclosure over the tank, place the side of the enclosure with the Termination Compartment label over the terminators and the side of the enclosure with the Operation Compartment label over the operating mechanisms. This will ensure that the compartments are properly identied and the panels are in their correct locations.
Lowering enclosure over tank
1. Lift the enclosure into place over the tank, observing the precautions given under Handling on page 6.
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Enclosure
Concrete pad
Grounding
1. Connect the cable concentric-neutral ground wires to the grounding system as appropriate. 2. Connect the ground pad of the tank and the ground pad inside the enclosure to the system ground facility in accordance with the users standard grounding practice.
Tank ground pad
Ground in accordance with users standard grounding practice (grounding not shown)
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Fault Indicators
Fault indicators are to be furnished by the user and installed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Optional mounting provisions for fault indicators (Catalog Number Sufx -F1 or -F2) are available for pad-mounted style switchgear. If mounting provisions are specied, mount the fault indicators on the mounting brackets and attach the associated sensors to the cables below the cable terminations.
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Bottom of enclosure
2. Reinstall the front panel of the operation compartment and the upper front panel of the termination compartment. (Note that these panels are not interchangeable.) Lower the hinged roofs and secure them with the pentahead bolts. Then insert a padlock into each hasp.
Padlock
Operation compartment
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Fault-interrupter and load-interrupter switch terminals are equipped with 200-ampere bushing wells or 600-ampere bushing as specied
CAUTION
ALWAYS follow proper cable installation practices. When installing cable to be attached to the switchgear, provide a strainrelief segment to minimize the load on the bushings. Cables must be allowed to expand and flex without putting a significant load on the bushings. For a pit, either loop the cable in the pit or bring it into the pit horizontally and up to the gear at a 90 angle. Failure to follow these precautions can result in damage to the bushings and bushing wells and subsequent leakage of the SF6 insulating gas.
Elbows and inserts are supplied by user
2. Terminate the cables with the elbows following the elbow manufacturers instructions.
Bushing and bushing well interfaces conform to ANSI/IEEE Standard 386 to accept standard elbows and inserts
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DIELECTRIC TESTING
Routine Switchgear Testing
For the convenience of users who normally perform electrical tests on system components such as switchgear, appropriate withstand test values for Vista switchgear are given in the table below. These test values are signicantly greater than the normal operating voltage of the switchgear and are near the ashover voltage of the gear. They should be applied only when the switchgear is completely de-energized and disconnected from all power sources.
WARNING
When performing electrical withstand tests on Vista switchgear, always observe the following precautions. Failure to observe these precautions can result in a flashover, injury, and equipment damage. 1. Completely de-energize the switchgear and disconnect it from all power sources. 2. Terminate bushings with an insulated cap or other appropriate cable termination capable of withstanding the test voltage. 3. Verify that the SF6 pressure gauge is in the green zone.
50 Hertz 12 24 36
60 Hertz 15.5 27 38
Power Frequency 1 27 40 50
Dc 23 42 62 82
imply a dc withstand rating or performance requirements for the switchgear. A dc withstand design test is specied for new equipment because the switchgear may be subjected to dc test voltage when connected to the cable. The dc withstand test values listed in the table are approximately equal to the ac peak test voltage.
WARNING
The dc withstand capability of the switchgear may be reduced due to aging, damage, gas leakage, or electrical or mechanical wear. Therefore, the dc test voltage must be selected such that it does not exceed the withstand limits of the switchgear. Application of dc test voltages greater than the withstand capability of the switchgear can result in a flashover, injury, and equipment damage. In addition, always verify that the SF6 pressure gauge is in the green zone before proceeding with any testing.
DANGER
Do not exceed the test voltages given in the table on page 17. Exceeding the test voltages can cause a flashover of the isolating gap or phase-to-phase insulation of the switchgear. This can lead to a power-frequency fault in the gear or of the dc test source and result in severe personal injury or death.
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DIELECTRIC TESTING
Vista switchgear has been designed to allow dc testing of the cables with the other ways of the gear energized. The integral grounding switch may be used to ground the cable. After testing, the dc test equipment should be used to discharge any stored charge on the cable before grounding with the grounding switch. The dc test voltages and dc cable thumping voltages should not exceed the voltages given in the table below.
WARNING
When it is necessary to test the cables connected to a unit of energized switchgear, proper isolation of the power-frequency source from the dc test source must be maintained. Follow the recommendations by the manufacturer of the dc test equipment or fault-locating equipment. The users operating and safety procedures should be followed for grounding the cable, connecting the dc test source, isolating the dc test source (in case of flashover), ungrounding the cable, applying the dc test source, discharging the cable, and regrounding the cable.
50 Hertz 12 24 36
60 Hertz 15.5 27 38
15 20 20
1 The dc cable thumping voltage is 50% of the dc cable test voltage because of voltage doubling that will occur at the open end of the cable which is assumed to be a unit of Vista switchgear. If the open end of the
cable is grounded, the dc cable thumping voltage applied to the cable and switchgear can be increased to the dc cable test voltage.
Fault-Interrupter Testing
When performing dielectrical tests on Vista switchgear, the vacuum fault interrupters will not be subject to voltage across the open gap because the disconnect switch will isolate the vacuum interrupter from the test voltage. Since the vacuum interrupter will not be energized across the open gap, there is no exposure to X-rays that are normally associated with high-voltage testing of vacuum devices. Routine testing of the vacuum fault interrupters is not recommended. For those users who desire to test the vacuum interrupters, contact the nearest S&C Sales Ofce for specic instructions.
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SPECIFICATIONS
VISTA SWITCHGEAR RATINGS12
Rating, kV System Class Max IEC ANSI BIL
12 24 36
15.5 27 38
15.5 29 38
95 125 150
FaultClosing, Sym.
FaultInterrupting, Sym.
FaultClosing, Sym.
Momentary, Sym.
1 Sec., Sym.
1 Refer to the nearest S&C Sales Ofce for other ratings. 2 IEC ratings have been assigned in accordance with the applicable
portions of IEC 265-1 for a Class A switch.
ing wells are used (standard for 12.5-kA fault interrupters, optional for 12.5-kA load-interrupter switches). Models rated 25-kA are only available with 600-ampere bushings.
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SPECIFICATIONS
SWITCHGEAR STYLE (to accommodate the installation)
Sufx to be Added to Switchgear Catalog Number Applicable to Models
Item
UnderCover Style. Includes stainless-steel tank and submersible wiring and control housings Dry-Vault-Mounted Style. Includes mild-steel tank. Does not include submersible wiring and control housings Wet-Vault-Mounted Style. Includes stainless-steel tank and submersible wiring and control housings Mild-steel outer enclosure Two-way unit Stainless-steel outer enclosure Olive green nish Light gray nish Olive green nish Pad-Mounted Style. Includes mild-steel tank and mild-steel or stainless-steel padmounted enclosure for mounting switchgear on a pad. Does not include submersible wiring and control housings Mild-steel outer enclosure Light gray nish Three- or four-way unit Olive green nish Stainless-steel outer enclosure Light gray nish Mild-steel outer enclosure Five- or six-way unit Stainless-steel outer enclosure Olive green nish Light gray nish Olive green nish Light gray nish Olive green nish Light gray nish
-U -V3 -V4 -P2 -P7 -P12 -P17 -P4 -P9 -P14 -P19 -P6 -P11 -P16 -P21
All models All models All models 201, 210, 211 201, 210, 211 201, 210, 211 201, 210, 211 320, 321, 330, 413, 422, 431, 440 320, 321, 330, 413, 422, 431, 440 320, 321, 330, 413, 422, 431, 440 320, 321, 330, 413, 422, 431, 440 514, 523, 624, 633 514, 523, 624, 633 514, 523, 624, 633 514, 523, 624, 633
Item
Applicable to
Single-Pole Manual Fault Interrupters on all fault interrupting ways Three-Pole Manual Fault Interrupter on one fault interrupting way (single-pole manual fault interrupters on all other fault interrupting ways) Three-Pole Manual Fault Interrupter on two fault interrupting ways (single-pole manual fault interrupters on all other fault interrupting ways) Three-Pole Manual Fault Interrupter on three fault interrupting ways (single-pole manual fault interrupters on all other fault interrupting ways) Three-Pole Manual Fault Interrupter on four fault interrupting ways (single-pole manual fault interrupters on all other fault interrupting ways) Three-Pole Manual Fault Interrupter on ve fault interrupting ways (single-pole manual fault interrupters on all other fault interrupting ways) Three-Pole Manual Fault Interrupter on six fault interrupting ways
12.5-kA-rated models with 1 or more fault interrupters 12.5-kA-rated models with 1 or more fault interrupters 12.5-kA-rated models with 2 or more fault interrupters 12.5-kA-rated models with 3 or more fault interrupters 12.5-kA-rated models with 4 or more fault interrupters 12.5-kA-rated models with 5 or more fault interrupters 12.5-kA-rated models with 6 fault interrupters
2 Refer to the nearest S&C Sales Ofce for other possible congurations.
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SPECIFICATIONS
OPTIONAL FEATURES
Sufx to be Added to Switchgear Catalog Number
Item
Applicable to Models
Stainless-Steel Tank (applicable only for units with sufxes -V or -P2 through -P21) Mounting Provisions for a Fault Indicator for Each Load-Interrupter Switch (applicable only for units with sufxes -P2 through -P21) NOTE: Accommodates three-phase indicator with single-phase sensors Potential Indication with Test Feature. Includes LCD display to indicate presence of voltage on each phase, and solar panel to supply power for testing of complete voltage-indication circuit and phasing circuit (if furnished). One potential indicator is provided for each bus-terminal, load-interrupter switch, and fault-interrupter way Without viewing window in pad-mounted enclosure With viewing window in pad-mounted enclosure Without provisions for low-voltage phasing
-S -F1
-F2f
-L1
All models
-L2
All models
600-Ampere Bushings Without Studs, at load-interrupter switch and bus terminals for 12.5-kA-rated models, and at all terminals for 25-kA-rated models 600-Ampere Bushings in Lieu of 200-Ampere Bushing Wells, at fault-interrupter and bus terminals Without studs With studs
All models except 12.5-kA-rated Model 201 All 12.5-kA-rated models except Model 210, 320, 330, and 440 All 12.5-kA-rated models except Model 201
200-Ampere Bushing Wells in Lieu of 600-Ampere Bushings, at load-interrupter switch and bus terminals 1
1 Except for the Model 201, all bus terminals are normally equipped
with 600-ampere bushings. f When ordering optional feature -F2 for use with a stainless-steel pad-mounted enclosure, specify sufx -F12 instead of -F2.
d Not applicable to models rated 25 kA short circuit. 25-kA models are always furnished with 600-ampere bushings.
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SPECIFICATIONS
OPTIONAL FEATURESContinued
Item Sufx to be Added to Switchgear Catalog Number Applicable to Models
Arc Resistance for Vault-Mounted Style Vista (arc resistance is standard for pad-mounted and UnderCover styles), per IEC 298 Appendix AA, for arcs occurring internal to the Vista tank (15 cycles, 12 kA symmetrical) Two-Hole Ground Pad, one per way, located below bushings or bushing wells (in lieu of standard one ground pad per tank)
-N
All models with option sufx -V3 or -V4 All models For Pad-Mounted and Dry-VaultMounted installation styles For UnderCover and Wet-VaultMounted installation styles Only available for Pad-Mounted and Dry-Vault-Mounted Style units For Pad-Mounted and Dry-VaultMounted installation styles For UnderCover and Wet-VaultMounted installation styles For Pad-Mounted and Dry-VaultMounted installation styles For UnderCover and Wet-VaultMounted installation styles Any unit for which Way 1 is a loadinterrupter switch or three-pole fault interrupter Any unit for which Way 2 is a loadinterrupter switch or three-pole fault interrupter Any unit for which Way 3 is a loadinterrupter switch or three-pole fault interrupter Any unit for which Way 4 is a loadinterrupter switch or three-pole fault interrupter Any unit for which Way 5 is a loadinterrupter switch or three-pole fault interrupter Any unit for which Way 6 is a loadinterrupter switch or three-pole fault interrupter All models
-O -R11
Remote Low-Pressure Alarm 1 includes internal contact for remote low-pressure indication, with wiring to outside of tank
With wires routed on tank for future customer connections -R12 With wires terminated in an enclosure that is furnished with a terminal block for customer connections
-R2
-R31 External Trip Provisions, allows three-pole tripping of single-pole or three-pole fault interrupters via a trip signal from a remote location or an external relay. Requires 120-Vac control power 23 In addition to standard overcurrent control for all fault interrupters -R32 -R41 -R42
In lieu of standard overcurrent control and current transformers for all fault interrupters
Way 1
-X1
Way 2
-X2
Key Interlock on Load-Interrupter Switch or ThreePole 45 Fault Interrupter. Include one of each of the following options to specify a key interlock (one per way maximum), on
Way 3
-X3
Way 4
-X4
Way 5
-X5
-X6 -Z5
1 This option must be specied if future remote supervisory features, including remote low-pressure indication, are planned. 2 Refer to the nearest S&C Sales Ofce if compatibility with control power other than 120 Vac is required. 3 The user-supplied trip-initiating signal must be a momentary contact. Refer to the nearest S&C Sales Ofce if an application requires the use of a latching contact.
4 Where key interlocks are to be applied on fault interrupters, specify options -T1 through -T6, as applicable. 5 Motor operators can not be retrotted onto ways with key interlocks.
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SPECIFICATIONS
ACCESSORIES
Item Catalog Number
6 -5 length Shotgun Clamp Sticks for use with separable connectors 8 -5 length 6 -6 length Storage Bag for Shotgun Clamp Stick, heavy canvas 8 -6 length For personal computers having 25-pin serial communication port For personal computers having 9-pin serial communication port For personal computers having 25-pin serial communication port For personal computers having 9-pin serial communication port User-furnished 24-volt battery and battery charger Portable Motor Operator for operation of load-interrupter switches or single- or three-pole fault interrupters from a remote location. Includes carrying case, 50-foot cable with remote controls, and power supplied by S&C-furnished 24-volt battery and battery charger S&C-furnished AC input power supply Pentahead Socket, for -inch drive
9933-150 9933-151 9933-152 9933-153 TA-2366 TA-2367 TA-2368 TA-2369 38320R1 38322R1 38323R1 9931-074
For connecting control to user-furnished personal computer in the eld Overcurrent-Control Adapter Cable 1 For connecting control (removed from its enclosure) to user-furnished personal computer in the shop
S&C Light Gray Outdoor Finish S&C Olive Green (Munsell 7GY3.29/1.5) Outdoor Finish S&C Red-Oxide Primer
1 In 9-ounce cans.
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