Motorpact™ 200/400/450 A Vacuum Contactors

Motorpact™ 200/400/450 A
Vacuum Contactors
Class 8198
Contactores en vacío Motorpact™ de
200, 400 y 450 A
Clase 8198
Contacteurs sous vide MotorpactMC
200/400/450 A
Classe 8198
Instruction Bulletin
Boletín de instrucciones
Directives d'utilisation
Retain for Future Use. / Conservar para
uso futuro. / À conserver pour usage
ultérieur.
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Motorpact™ 200/400/450 A
Vacuum Contactors
Class 8198
Instruction Bulletin
Retain for future use.
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HAZARD CATEGORIES AND
SPECIAL SYMBOLS Read these instructions carefully and look at the equipment to become
familiar with the device before trying to install, operate, service or maintain
it. The following special messages may appear throughout this bulletin or on
the equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention to information
that clarifies or simplifies a procedure.
The addition of either symbol to a “Danger” or “Warning” safety label
indicates that an electrical hazard exists which will result in personal injury if
the instructions are not followed.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
PLEASE NOTE Electrical equipment should be installed, operated, serviced, and
maintained only by qualified personnel. No responsibility is assumed by
Schneider Electric for any consequences arising out of the use of this
material.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, can result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, can result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION, used without the safety alert symbol, indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in property damage.
Provides additional information to clarify or simplify a procedure.
Signals a reference to another document.

46032-700-02 Motorpact™ 200/400/450 A Vacuum Contactors
June 2003 Table of Contents
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 5
SECTION 2: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................................................... 6
SECTION 3: APPLICATION INFORMATION ...................................................................................................................... 7
Application Guidelines ................................................................................7
Conditions ................................................................................................... 7
Ratings ........................................................................................................ 8
SECTION 4: RECEIVING, HANDLING, AND STORAGE.......................................................................................................... 9
Receiving .................................................................................................... 9
Handling ...................................................................................................... 9
Storage .......................................................................................................9
SECTION 5: OPERATION .................................................................................................................... 10
Controls .....................................................................................................10
Connecting the Control Power Supply ......................................................11
Wiring the Standard Operation Circuit ......................................................12
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................... 14
Inspection .................................................................................................. 14
Vacuum Interrupter ...................................................................................15
Inspection ............................................................................................15
Replacement ....................................................................................... 17
Removing ...................................................................................... 17
Mounting........................................................................................ 17
Adjusting the Main Contact Gap.................................................... 18
Operation Check ....................................................................................... 18
SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................................................19
SECTION 8: REPLACEMENT PARTS .................................................................................................................... 20
SECTION 9: GLOSSARY .................................................................................................................... 21