Installation Instructions Series I Encapsulated Current Limiting Fuse GWI 701-4 Rev. 1 October 2007 Supersedes Rev. 0 Dated February 2004 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page 1. Introduction 2 2. Safety Information & Precautions 3 3. Description 5 4. Installation 6 This information is transmitted by G&W Electric Co. and accepted by you subject to the following understanding and agreement: By accepting these instructions and any included drawings you agree that all rights to the drawing and information contained herein, as well as the proprietary and novel features of the subject matter, are reserved by G&W Electric Co. and that devices embodying such features or information derived from these disclosures will not be manufactured by you or disclosed to others without the expressed written consent of G&W Electric Co. These drawings and information contained herein are and remain the property of G&W Electric Co. and are not to be copied, reproduced or disclosed to others without the expressed written consent of G&W Electric Co Page 1 G&W ELECTRIC CO. 2007 G&W Electric Co. PRINTED IN U.S.A.
SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 General This document is intended to provide the user with necessary information to properly receive, inspect and install G&W s Series I Encapsulated Current Limiting Fuse. These instructions do not intend to cover all situations or contingencies in equipment, procedures or processes. If after reviewing the information contained herein, you should have any questions, please contact your G&W representative or call our customer service number. Read these Instructions Keep these Instructions How to Contact G&W Read and understand the contents of this document and follow all locally approved procedures and safety practices before installing, operating or maintaining this equipment. Be sure to read and understand the Safety Information in Section 2. This document is a permanent part of your G&W fuse record. Keep it in a safe location where it can be readily available and referred to, as necessary. By Phone: By Fax: e-mail: Mail: Internet: 708-388-5010, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time 708-388-0755 webmail@gwelec.com 3500 W. 127 th Street, Blue Island, Illinois 60406, USA To find your local G&W Representative visit our Web site: www.gwelec.com 1.2 Qualified Persons The equipment covered by this document is intended to be installed, operated and maintained by qualified persons who are trained in the installation, operation and maintenance of electric power distribution equipment along with the associated hazards. A qualified person has been trained and is competent: To de-energize, clear and tag circuits and equipment in accordance with established safety procedures To distinguish between live parts from non-live parts of the equipment In the proper use of insulated tools, wears protective equipment such as rubber gloves, hard hat, safety glasses, flash-clothes, etc. in accordance with established safety practices and is trained in the care of such equipment Is certified in rendering first aid, especially in the technique of removing a person in contact with a live circuit and in applying cardiopulmonary respiration. These instructions are intended only for qualified persons, and are not intended as a substitute for adequate training and experience in safety procedures for this type of equipment. 1.3 Shipment Inspection Examine the equipment carefully for any damage that may have occurred in transit. Remove packing as soon as possible after receiving the equipment. Examine the equipment carefully for any hidden damage that may have occurred in transit and was previously undetected. If damage is found, a claim should be filed at once with the transportation company. 1.4 Storage 2
Fuses not immediately installed should be kept in a clean, dry location. Insure that fuses are protected from potential physical or environmental damage. SECTION 2 SAFETY INFORMATION & PRECAUTIONS 2.1 Safety Alert Messages The following is important safety information. For safe installation and operation, be sure to read and understand all danger, warning and caution information. The various types of safety alert messages are described below: DANGER DANGER - Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. - Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION CAUTION - Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. May also be used to alert against unsafe practices. 2.2 Following Safety Instructions Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and on your equipment. Keep safety signs in good condition. Replace missing or damaged safety signs. Keep your equipment in proper working condition. Unauthorized modifications to the equipment may impair the function and/or safety and affect equipment life. If you do not understand any part of these safety instructions and need assistance, contact your G&W representative or G&W customer service. CAUTION G&W Series I Encapsulated Current Limiting Fuses are not intended to prevent injury or death of people.. CAUTION G&W Series I Encapsulated Current Limiting Fuse is designed to be operated in accordance with normal safe operating procedures. These instructions are not intended to supersede or replace existing safety and operating procedures. Ensure the fuse is rated for the intended application before it is installed. Failure to do so may result in serious damage to the equipment. Fuses should be installed and serviced only by personnel familiar with good safety practice and the handling of hi-voltage electrical equipment. 3
Fuses must be de-energized during maintenance. Visible break and adequate grounding must be provided before work proceeds. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. CAUTION Fault Indicators: When using fault-indicating devices on a test point, follow instructions provided with the indicator. 4
SECTION 3 DESCRIPTION 3.1 General G&W Series I Encapsulated Fuses are used to limit the system fault currents by use of a current limiting fuse element (conforming to Section 6 of ANSI/IEEE Std. C37.41-2000). The fuses are provided with ANSI terminal connections (meet requirements of IEEE Standard No. 386) for compatible installation in underground cable systems by using 200A dead break, load break, and elbow inserts. The fuses are ruggedly constructed of electrical grade epoxy. The external semi-conducting coating meets grounded surface requirements of IEEE Std. 592-1990. An optional stainless steel bracket can be used to mount the fuse. Brackets may be mounted to unistrut, vault walls or welded to an existing bracket system. 3.2 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED G&W Series I Fuse Instruction Sheet Support Bracket (For new installations) Tools - Torque Wrench 3.3 Identification of Components Parking Stand Ground Terminal Mounting Straps YYWEEK Serial # VOLTAGE F AMPS (indicated on outside surface) Semi conductive Tape Figure 1: Components 5
SECTION 4 INSTALLATION 4.1 NEW FUSE INSTALLATION (Figures 2 and 3 may be used as typical installations using G&W supplied bracket.) 4.1.1. A terminal is provided for attaching a ground to the bracket. 4.1.2. Recheck to make sure that the semi-conducting surface of the fuse is in electrical contact with the 4.1.3. Make sure that all existing grounding procedures are followed. 4.1.4. Mount the G&W fuse bracket using the mounting holes, making sure that necessary clearance (Refer to figure 2 and 3) are maintained (brackets may also be mounted to unistrut systems, vault walls or welded to an existing bracket system). The G&W bracket has provisions for ½ mounting hardware (mounting hardware is not included). 4.1.5. Parking stands may be rotated by 90 increments to fit specified configuration. 4.1.6. Tightly mount the fuse using the two (2), stainless steel mounting straps and supplied hardware. Torque the fasteners to 65 ft-lbs (88 Newton-meter) 4.1.7. The fuse must be mounted such that the semi-conducting surface is in electrical contact with the 4.1.8 Remove the plastic protective caps from the ANSI terminals. 4.1.9 Install the dead break or load break inserts and elbows as specified by the cable accessory manufacturer. 4.2 FUSE REPLACEMENT Fuses must be de-energized during maintenance. Visible break and adequate grounding must be provided before work proceeds. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. 4.2.1. A terminal is provided for attaching a ground to the bracket. 4.2.2. Recheck to make sure that the semi-conducting surface of the fuse is in electrical contact with the 4.2.3. Make sure that all existing grounding procedures are followed. 4.2.4. It may not be necessary to remove the mounting bracket when re-fusing. Follow the appropriate steps for the change below. 4.2.5. De-energize the system using the approved safety procedures. 4.2.6. Place the elbows on the parking stands. 4.2.7. Remove the stainless steel mounting straps. 4.2.8. Remove the fuse that has operated. 4.2.9. Inspect the new G&W Series I encapsulated Fuse 4.2.10. Tightly mount the fuse using the two (2), stainless steel mounting straps and supplied hardware. Torque the fasteners to 65 ft-lbs. (88 Newton-meter) 4.2.11. The fuse must be mounted such that the semi-conducting surface is in electrical contact with the 4.2.12. Remove the plastic protective caps from the ANSI terminals. 4.2.13 Install the dead break or load break inserts and elbows as specified by the cable accessory manufacturer. 6
Figure 2: Typical horizontal vault installation Figure 3: Typical vertical vault installation 7
4.3 GROUNDING Fuses must be de-energized during maintenance. Visible break and adequate grounding must be provided before work proceeds. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. Make sure that the fuse is adequately grounded and the semi-conductive surface is in electrical contact with the bracket. Failure to properly ground the fuse assembly may lead to the presence of hazardous voltage, which can result in serious injury or death. 4.3.1 A terminal is provided for attaching a ground to the bracket. 4.3.2 Recheck to make sure that the semi-conducting surface of the fuse is in electrical contact with the 4.3.3 Make sure that all existing grounding procedures are followed. 8