01.4IB.

50011A PowlVac® Type M 63kA

Ground & Test Device Manually Operated

5kV & 15kV, 63kA, 3000A

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Contact Information

Powell Electrical Systems, Inc.

www.powellind.com
[email protected]

Service Division
PO Box 12818
Houston, Texas 77217-2818

Tel: 713.944.6900
Fax: 713.948.4569

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Signal Words Qualified Person

As stated in ANSI Z535.4-2007, the signal word is For the purposes of this manual, a qualified
a word that calls attention to the safety sign and person, as stated in NFPA 70E®, is one who has
designates a degree or level of hazard seriousness. skills and knowledge related to the construction
The signal words for product safety signs are and operation of the electrical equipment and
“Danger”, “Warning”, “Caution” and “Notice”. installations and has received safety training to
These words are defined as: recognize and avoid the hazards involved. In
addition to the above qualifications, one must also
be:
! DANGER
1. trained and authorized to energize,
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous deenergize, clear, ground, and tag circuits
situation which, if not avoided, will result in and equipment in accordance with
death or serious injury. established safety practices.
2. trained in the proper care and use of
personal protective equipment (PPE)
! WARNING such as rubber gloves, hard hat, safety
glasses or face shields, flash clothing, etc.,
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous in accordance with established safety
situation which, if not avoided, could result in practices.
death or serious injury. 3. trained in rendering first aid if necessary.

! CAUTION
CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol,
indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.

CAUTION
CAUTION, used without the safety alert
symbol, is used to address practices not
related to personal injury.

NOTICE
NOTICE is used to address practices not related
to personal injury.

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Contents
Ch 1 General Information .................................................................................................1
A. Scope ................................................................................................................................................................2
B. Purpose .............................................................................................................................................................2
C. Instruction Bulletins Available Electronically .....................................................................................................2
D. Associated Instruction Bulletins .........................................................................................................................2

Ch 2 Safety ........................................................................................................................3
A. Safe Work Condition . ........................................................................................................................................3
B. Safety Guidelines ...............................................................................................................................................3
C. General .............................................................................................................................................................4
D. Specific ..............................................................................................................................................................4
E. Safety Labels .....................................................................................................................................................5

Ch 3 Equipment Description .............................................................................................6

A. General .............................................................................................................................................................6
B. Compartment Compatibility (Application) .............................................................................................................7

Ch 4 Installation ................................................................................................................12
A. Receiving . ....................................................................................................................................................... 12
B. Handling ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
C. Storage .......................................................................................................................................................... 12

Ch 5 Operation ..................................................................................................................14
A. Grounding ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
B. Testing ........................................................................................................................................................... 15
1) High Voltage Measurement .................................................................................................................................................15
2) High Voltage Testing ..............................................................................................................................................................15

Ch 6 Maintenance ...........................................................................................................16
A. General .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
1) Lubrication ...............................................................................................................................................................................16
2) Inspection and Cleaning .......................................................................................................................................................16

Ch 7 Recommended Renewal Parts and Replacement Procedures ...............................17

A. Ordering Instructions . .................................................................................................................................... 17
B. Recommended Renewal Parts ........................................................................................................................... 17

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Figures

Figure 1 PowlVac® Type M Ground & Test Device Front (doors closed) ........................7
Figure 2 PowlVac® Type M Ground & Test Device Rear View ........................................8
Figure 3 PowlVac® Type M Ground & Test Device Front (doors open) ..........................9
Figure 4 PowlVac® Type M Ground & Test Device, Lower Test Ports, Grounded ........10
Figure 5 PowlVac® Type M Ground & Test Device, Upper Test Ports, Grounded ........11

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Tables

Table A Equipment Ratings ................................................................................................6

Table B Field Dielectric Test Values ..................................................................................13
Table C Renewal Part Numbers ........................................................................................17

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Ch 1 General Information

! WARNING
The equipment described in this document may contain high voltages and currents which can
cause serious injury or death.

The equipment is designed for use, installation, and maintenance by knowledgeable users of such
equipment having experience and training in the field of high voltage electricity. This document
and all other documentation shall be fully read, understood, and all warnings and cautions
shall be abided by. If there are any discrepancies or questions, the user shall contact Powell
immediately at 1.800.480.7273.

! WARNING
Before any adjustment, servicing, part replacement, or any other act is performed requiring
physical contact with the electrical working components or wiring of this equipment, the power
supply must be disconnected. Failure to follow this warning may result in injury or death.

NOTICE
The information in this instruction bulletin is not intended to explain all details or variations of the
Powell equipment, nor to provide for every possible contingency or hazard to be met in connection
with installation, testing, operation, and maintenance of the equipment. For additional
information and instructions for particular problems, which are not presented sufficiently for the
user’s purposes, contact Powell at 1.800.480.7273.

NOTICE
Powell reserves the right to discontinue and to change specifications at any time without incurring
any obligation to incorporate new features in products previously sold.

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A. Scope All illustrations and photos are shown using

deenergized equipment.
The information in this instruction bulletin
describes the following PowlVac® Type M 63kA
Ground & Test Devices Manually Operated: ! WARNING
5kV & 15kV, 63kA, 3000A; Be sure to follow the appropriate safety
precaution while handling any of the
Type Assembly No. Description equipment. Failure to do so may result in
serious injury or death.
05GT63STDA 50330G27
6 Stab
15GT63STDA 50330G20
05GT63STDU 50330G28 To the extent required, the products described
3 Stab, Upper Only herein meet the applicable ANSI, IEEE, and
15GT63STDU 50330G21
NEMA Standards; however, no such assurance
05GT63STDL 50330G29
3 Stab, Lower Only is given with respect to local codes and
15GT63STDL 50330G22 ordinances which may vary greatly.
B. Purpose The PowlVac Type M Ground & Test Device
provides a means for obtaining access to the
The information in this instruction bulletin is primary disconnect devices of the switchgear
intended to provide information required to compartment. The purpose of accessing the
properly operate and maintain the disconnects is to ground the primary circuits or
PowlVac Type M Ground & Test Devices conduct certain high voltage test procedures
described in Ch 1 General Information, such as phasing out circuits or conducting high
A. Scope. voltage withstand (hipot) tests.
This instruction bulletin provides: C. Instruction Bulletins Available Electronically
1. Safety guidelines For more information visit www.powellind.com.
2. General descriptions of the operation and To contact the Powell Service Division call
maintenance of the PowlVac Type M 63kA 1.800.480.7273 or 713.944.6900, or email
Ground & Test Devices Manually Operated [email protected].
3. Instructions for installation and placing the
ground and test device into service D. Associated Instruction Bulletins
4. Instructions for part replacement
5. Information for ordering renewal parts • 01.4IB.60301A PowlVac® STD 63kA Vacuum
6. Illustrations, photographs, and description Circuit Breaker
of the ground and test device • 01.4IB.60302 PowlVac® CDR 63kA Vacuum
Circuit Breaker
The illustrations and photos contained in • 01.4IB.51000B PowlVac® Metal-Clad
this document may not represent the exact Switchgear
construction details of each particular type • 01.4IB.51200A PowlVac-AR® Arc Resistant
of ground and test device. The illustrations Switchgear
and photos in this document are provided
as general information to aid in showing
component locations only.

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Ch 2 Safety 6. Where the possibility of induced voltages

or stored electrical energy exists, ground
A. Safe Work Condition the phase conductors or circuit parts
before touching them. Where it could be
The information in Section A is quoted from reasonably anticipated that the conductors
NFPA 70E 2012 - Article 120, 120.1 Establishing an or circuit parts being deenergized
Electrically Safe Work Condition. could contact other exposed energized
conductors or circuit parts, apply ground
120.1 Process of Achieving an Electrically Safe connecting devices rated for the available
Work Condition fault duty.

1. Determine all possible sources of electrical B. Safety Guidelines

supply to the specific equipment. Check
applicable up-to-date drawings, diagrams, Study this instruction bulletin and all other
and identification tags. associated documentation before uncrating
the ground and test device.
2. After properly interrupting the load current,
OPEN the disconnecting device(s) for each Each user has the responsibility to instruct
source. and supervise all personnel associated with
usage, installation, operation, and maintenance
3. Wherever possible, visually verify that all of this equipment on all safety procedures.
blades of the disconnecting devices are Furthermore, each user has the responsibility of
fully OPEN or that drawout type circuit establishing a safety program for each type of
breakers are withdrawn to the fully equipment encountered.
disconnected position.
It is mandatory that the following rules be
4. Apply lockout/tagout devices in accordance observed to ensure the safety of personnel
with a documented and established policy. associated with usage, installation, operation,
and maintenance of these ground and test
5. Use an adequately rated voltage detector devices.
to test each phase conductor or circuit part
to verify they are deenergized. Test each The safety rules in this instruction bulletin are
phase conductor or circuit part both not intended to be a complete safety program.
phase-to-phase, and phase-to-ground. The rules are intended to cover only some of the
Before and after each test, determine important aspects of personnel safety related to
that the voltage detector is operating PowlVac® Type M 63kA Ground & Test Manually
satisfactorily. Operated devices.

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C. General The following specific safety precautions must

be observed:
1. Only supervised and qualified personnel
trained in the usage, installation, operation, 1. Do not attempt to ground an energized
and maintenance of the PowlVac Type M circuit. The circuit to be grounded should
Ground & Test Devices described in always be treated as energized until proven
Ch 1 General Information, A. Scope shall otherwise.
be allowed to work on this equipment. It 2. Do not attempt to service the device while
is mandatory that this instruction bulletin, it is installed in a switchgear compartment
any supplements, and service advisories be or on a lift truck. For service, the device
studied, understood, and followed. must be located either on the floor or on a
sturdy, level work bench, and blocked from
2. Maintenance programs must be consistent rolling.
with both customer experience and 3. Store the manually operated ground and
manufacturer’s recommendations, test device in a clean, dry area free from
including service advisories and instruction dust, dirt, moisture, caustic atmosphere,
bulletin(s). A well planned and executed and vermin.
routine maintenance program is essential 4. Keep all insulating surfaces, which include
for ground and test devices’ reliability and primary support insulation and insulation
safety. barriers, clean and dry.
5. Check all primary circuit connections to
3. Service conditions and applications shall make certain that they are clean and tight.
also be considered in the development of 6. Take extreme care while using this device to
safety programs. Variables include ambient avoid contacting “live” or “hot” (energized)
temperature; humidity; and any adverse terminals.
local conditions including excessive dust,
ash, corrosive atmosphere, vermin and
insect infestations.

D. Specific

When operating the ground and test device

safety precautions must be observed.
Improper use can result in death, serious
personal injury, or damage to the
equipment. It is important for the user to
develop specific and safe operating procedures
to be observed when using the ground and
test device.

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E. Safety Labels

The equipment described in this document

has DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and
instruction labels attached to various locations.
All equipment DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION,
and instruction labels shall be observed when
the circuit breaker is handled, operated, or
maintained.

NOTICE
Warning and Caution labels are located in
various places in and on the switchgear and
on the circuit breaker removable element.
Always observe these warnings and caution
labels. Do NOT remove or deface any of these
warning/caution labels.

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Ch 3 Equipment Description (Figure 1, h). Three test port to riser connectors

are provided for either the lower or upper test
A. General ports (Figure 4, c or Figure 5, a). The test port
to riser bus should be installed once the test
The PowlVac® Type M Ground & Test Device ports to be grounded, upper or lower, have
is similar to the PowlVac circuit breaker and been established. The riser bus connectors
can be temporarily inserted in place of a (Figures 4 & 5, d) are then bolted to the ground
circuit breaker in a metal-clad switchgear riser and the test port to riser bus. Once that is
compartment for the purpose of grounding complete, bolt the riser phase support to the
and testing. Both six stab and three stab riser.
models are available.

The six stab ground and test device consists ! WARNING

of a wheeled frame on which are mounted
six primary disconnect stabs. The front of the Use the copper risers that are provided with
device has two access doors, the device to satisfactorily withstand the
upper (Figure 1, b) and lower (Figure 1, e). effect of the current. Other copper risers may
Three test ports are mounted behind each door not withstand the forces and heat generated
(Figure 3, b & c). Each test port is connected to by fault currents and cause severe injury to
one of the six primary disconnect stabs personnel.
(Figure 2, b & d). The upper test ports are
connected to the upper disconnect stabs The ground and test device is equipped with a
and the lower test ports are connected to racking mechanism to engage and disengage
the lower disconnect stabs. In each group of it in the compartment. This mechanism is
test ports, the left, center and right test ports operated by the hand crank used to operate
are connected to the left, center and right the racking mechanism on the PowlVac circuit
disconnect stabs respectively. breakers. The ground and test device is also
Insulation/isolation barriers between phases equipped with a rollout latch to prevent
and between phase and ground are also inadvertent removal from the compartment.
provided where required.
Table A Equipment Ratings
The three stab ground and test device is similar
Max
to the six stab model except that only three G&T Device Max Voltage
Max
Continuous
primary disconnect stabs, three test ports, Amperes
Number (kV) Current
(kA)
and one access door are furnished. Models (Amperes)
are available with upper stabs or with lower 50330G27 05 63 3000
stabs. If desired by the user, interference 50330G28 05 63 3000
plates may be furnished to limit the usage of 50330G29 05 63 3000
the ground and test device to specific breaker 50330G20 15 63 3000
compartments.
50330G21 15 63 3000
50330G22 15 63 3000
The ground and test device is equipped with
two ground connections (Figure 2, e) which
engage the ground bus to the equipment.
Three ground to riser bus connectors are
provided and pre-installed to the ground bus

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B. Compartment Compatibility (Application)

For grounding and testing purposes

PowlVac® Type M 63kA Ground and Test
Devices can be temporarily applied in
any PowlVac switchgear circuit breaker
compartment rated up to and including 15kV
rated maximum voltage, 63kA rated short
circuit current and 3000A rated continuous
current.

Figure 1 PowlVac® Type M Ground & Test Device Front (doors closed)

d
e
f

g
h

a. Nameplate
b. Upper Access Door
c. Warning Label
d. Racking Crank Access Port
e. Lower Access Door
f. Door Handle
g. Ground Bar
h. Ground to Riser Connector

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Figure 2 PowlVac® Type M Ground & Test Device Rear View

a
b

a. Lifting Hole
b. Upper Primary Disconnect Stab
c. Barrier
d. Lower Primary Disconnect Stab
e. Ground Connection

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Figure 3 PowlVac® Type M Ground & Test Device Front (doors open)

a. Nameplate
b. Test Ports - Upper
c. Test Ports - Lower
d. Insulating Boot
e. Anti-Rollout Arm

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Figure 4 PowlVac® Type M Ground & Test Device, Lower Test Ports, Grounded

a
b

a. Racking Arm
b. Phase Support
c. Test Port to Riser Connector
d. Riser Connector
e. Ground to Riser Connector
f. Wheel

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Figure 5 PowlVac® Type M Ground & Test Device, Upper Test Ports, Grounded

a
b

a. Test Port to Riser Connector

b. Racking Arm
c. Phase Support
d. Riser Connector
e. Ground to Riser Connector
f. Wheel

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Ch 4 Installation C. Storage

A. Receiving Shipping and storage of electrical equipment

requires measures to prevent the deterioration
Check the shipping container for signs of of the apparatus over a long unused period.
damage, which could indicate possible damage The mechanical and dielectric integrity must
to the ground and test device. If damage be protected. Electrical equipment is designed
is found or suspected, file claims as soon as for use in a variety of environments. When
possible with the transportation company and the equipment is in transit and storage, these
notify the nearest Powell Representative. design considerations are not fully functional.
In general, the following measures must be
B. Handling considered.

After the ground and test device has been 1. Equipment designed for indoor installation
removed from its shipping pallet it may be must be stored indoors in a climate
rolled on its own wheels on a level surface. controlled environment to prevent
This is the preferred way of handling the condensation of moisture. Exposure to rain
ground and test device. When rolling the and the elements, even for a short period,
device it should be pushed and steered by the can permanently damage the equipment.
steel frame or the front cover. Space heaters within the equipment should
be energized, if so equipped. Humidity
controlling desiccant materials should
! CAUTION be utilized when space heaters are not
provided or cannot be energized. The
Do not handle or move the ground and test temperature should be kept above 33°F/1°C
device by the primary disconnecting devices, and below 140°F/60°C. The relative
as damage may occur. humidity should be kept below 60% or a
dew point of 15°C/59°F. The equipment
If necessary, the ground and test device can be should be stored in such a manner as
moved by a fork lift truck or an overhead crane. to leave all doors and panels accessible
When using a fork lift truck take care to avoid for inspection. The equipment must be
components located under the circuit breaker inspected on a routine basis to assure
floor plan. The forks on the truck should be set operational integrity.
for a dimension over the forks of 28 inches. The
forks should then ride under the wheel axles.
The device can also be lifted by an overhead
crane using the two lifting points which have
been provided for hooks at the top of the
frame side sheets (Figure 2, a)

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2. Equipment designed for outdoor exposure However, even though it is assumed that the
may be stored either in indoor or outdoor G&T device was stored properly, it should be
storage locations. The equipment must carefully inspected and maintained before
be protected from airborne external each use.
contaminates if stored outdoors. Outdoor
storage will also require additional care The following procedure is recommended
to maintain temporary covers over before each use of the G&T device. The
the openings and shipping splits. The manufactures’ instruction manual must be
equipment must be provided with control followed for specific guidance.
power to facilitate the energization of
space heaters, as well as other temperature 1. All insulating surfaces, including but not
and humidity controlling equipment. The limited to the primary support insulation,
temperature should be kept above freezing voltage probes, and isolation barriers,
(>33°F/1°C) and below (<140°F/60°C). The should be clean and dry.
relative humidity should be kept below 2. All primary circuits, including riser
60% or a dew point of 15°C/59°F. The connections, should be clean and tight.
equipment should be stored in such a 3. All primary and ground disconnect contacts
manner as to leave all doors and panels should be clean, with the correct contacts
accessible for inspection. The equipment in place and properly lubricated.
must be inspected on a routine basis to 4. All locks and interlocks should be fully
assure its integrity. functional in accordance with the
3. The auxiliary control devices, ship loose instruction manual of the G&T device.
material and protective relays must also 5. A 1 min. power frequency voltage
be protected. This includes items such as withstand test should be conducted on the
battery chargers, UPS systems, lighting, complete G&T device in accordance with
installation hardware and air conditioning. 7.4.2, except at 75% of the rated values.
If prolonged storage is anticipated,
humidity controlling desiccant materials Note: Field tests may be conducted with
should be utilized. Desiccant packets dc voltage sources provided that the
should be installed in all compartments and instantaneous dc voltage is no more
packing containers. than 1.414 times 75% of the normal
frequency withstand ac rms voltage
If the device is stored for any length of time, listed in Table 1 of IEEE Std C37.20.2-
it should be inspected periodically to see that 1999.”
rusting has not occured and to ensure good
mechanical condition. Should the device Table B Field Dielectric Test Values
be stored under unfavorable atmospheric Rated Maximum Voltages Power Frequency
conditions, it should be cleaned and dried out (kV rms) Withstand (kV)
before being placed into service. 14.25kVAC (preferred)
05
20kVDC (optional)
As stated in IEEE C37.20.6-2007, §9.5, “Ground 15
27kVAC (preferred)
and test devices are used infrequently and 38kVDC (optional)
therefore are stored for long periods of time.
They should be stored in a clean, dry area,
free from dust, dirt, moisture, and the like.

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Ch 5 Operation the user’s standard safety procedures to

ensure that they will not be closed during
The ground and test device may be used for the grounding operation.
both grounding and testing functions. The 2. Remove the circuit breaker from the
procedures for these two types of operations switchgear compartment.
differ, and are described separately below.

! WARNING
! CAUTION Do NOT remove the test port insulating boots
Because of the construction of bus while the device is in the “CONNECTED”
sectionalizing units, upper units in two-high position. This may cause serious injury or
equipment and other special types of death.
construction, it is NOT possible to make a
general statement about which set of primary 3. Remove the test port insulating boot from
disconnects is connected to the switchgear the test port that will be tested.
main bus and which is connected to the 4. With the grounding bus disconnected and
outgoing conductors. Before using the with the access door or doors closed, insert
ground and test device, the operator must the ground and test device into the breaker
determine the physical location of the primary compartment. With the compartment door
disconnects to be grounded or tested. This can open, rack the device into the connected
be determined by referencing the equipment position.
drawings or by examining the equipment. 5. Open the access door over the test ports
connected to the terminals to be grounded.
A. Grounding Using a high voltage voltmeter and test
probe rated for the system voltage, or
another safe voltage measuring method,
! WARNING verify that the three terminals to be
grounded are not energized. In a six stab
Do NOT attempt to use the PowlVac® Type application, the appropriate top or bottom
M Ground & Test Device to ground an access door to the energized ports which
energized circuit. An attempt to do so will will not be grounded shall be locked or
result in severe damage to the device and the tagged for safety.
switchgear in which it is being used, and may 6. Rack the ground and test device to the
result in serious injury to operating personnel. disconnected position.
7. Bolt the “riser connector” (Figure 4, d) to the
To ground a circuit, follow these steps: “ground to riser connector” (Figure 4, e) and
the “test port to riser connector”
1. Deenergize the circuit to be grounded. If (Figure 4, c) using hardware provided.
there are power sources to this circuit other Using the hardware provided, bolt the
than the circuit breaker where the ground “phase support” (Figure 4, b) to the “riser
and test device is to be used, the switching connector” (Figure 4, d) to 50 ft.-lbs.
devices at these alternate sources shall be
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8. Rack the ground and test device into the 2) High Voltage Testing
connected position. The circuit is now
grounded. a. If the testing to be done involves
9. To remove the ground, rack the device to application of test voltages, such as for
the disconnect position and remove it from high potential testing (hipot):
the compartment. b. Ensure that the circuit to be tested
is deenergized. If there are power
B. Testing sources to this circuit other than the
circuit breaker where the ground and
1) High Voltage Measurement test device is to be used, the switching
devices at these alternate sources shall
The ground and test device may be used to be locked or tagged open in accordance
gain access to switchgear connections for with the user’s standard safety
high voltage testing. Follow these steps: procedures to ensure that they will not
be closed during the testing operation.
a. Following site specific work instructions c. Verify that the circuit is deenergized.
and/or operating procedures, Open the access door over the test
remove the circuit breaker from the ports connected to the terminals
compartment to be tested. to be tested. Using a high voltage
b. Remove the test port insulating boot voltmeter and test probe rated for the
from the test port that will be tested. system voltage, or another safe voltage
measuring method, verify that the
three terminals to be tested are not
! WARNING energized. In a six stab application, the
appropriate top or bottom access door
Do NOT remove the test port boots while the
to the energized ports which will not be
device is in the “CONNECTED” position. This
grounded shall be locked or tagged for
may cause serious injury or death.
safety.
d. Attach the test power leads to the
c. With the riser bus disconnected and appropriate test ports and conduct
removed, and with the access door or tests.
doors closed, insert the ground and test e. When testing is completed:
device into the breaker compartment. 1. Remove the ground and test device
With the compartment door open, rack from the CONNECTED position to
the device into the connected position. the TEST position.
d. If the testing to be done involves 2. Remove the test power leads.
measurement of system voltages, 3. Reinstall the test port boots.
such as verifying the proper phase 4. Close access door or doors.
relationship between circuits on the
two sides of the device:
1. Open the necessary access doors.
2. Using proper high voltage
instrumentation and observing
all safety rules, make the desired
measurements.

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Ch 6 Maintenance 2) Inspection and Cleaning

A. General Visually check the ground and test device

for loose or damaged parts. Tighten or
The ground and test device requires little replace loose or missing hardware. Any
routine maintenance. Proper storage when the damaged parts that will interfere witht the
device is not in use is essential. See normal operation of the ground and test
Ch 4 Installation, C. Storage for storage device should be replaced.
procedures.
Clean the test device by removing any
1) Lubrication loose dust and dirt. Use a vacuum cleaner
or wipe with a dry lint-free cloth or an
Powell offers a complete lubrication kit industrial-type wiper to clean the ground
(Powlube-104) which contains all the and test device.
lubricants required for maintaining the
ground and test devices. Powlube-104
consists of (1) A-grease, (1) B-grease,
(1) C-oil. Prior to March 2014, Powell
provided Powlube-101 and Powlube-102
which contained (1) tube of Anderol 757 or
Rheolube 368A, (1) tube of Mobilgrease 28
and (1) bottle of Anderol A456 oil.

For all previous lubrication requirements

Powlube-104, A-grease replaces Anderol
757 and Rheolube 368A, B-grease replaces
Mobilgrease 28, and C-oil replaces Mobil 1
and Anderol A456.

The contact surfaces of the primary

disconnect stabs and the fingers of the
ground shoe should be lubricated with
a thin film of B - Grease. Before use,
particularly if the device has been in
storage for a long period of time, wipe
these surfaces clean and apply fresh
lubricant.

The racking-in device and wheels

require the same lubrication as on the
circuit breakers. See 01.4IB.60301A or
01.4IB.60302 for details.

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Ch 7 Recommended Renewal Parts and recommended spare parts to be carried in

Replacement Procedures stock by the user. This must be determined
by the user based on the application. As a
A. Ordering Instructions minimum, it is recommended that one set
of parts be stocked per ten ground and test
1. Order Renewal Parts from the Powell devices or fraction thereof.
Service Division at www.powellservice.com
or call 1.800.480.7273. Powell recommends that only qualified
2. Always specify complete nameplate technicians perform maintenance on these
information, including: units. If these ground and test devices are
installed in a location where they are not
a. Ground and Test Device Type maintained by a qualified technician, a spare
b. Serial Number ground and test device should be on site
c. Rated Voltage ready for replacement. The malfunctioning
d. Rated Amps unit can then be returned to the factory for
e. Impulse Withstand reconditioning.

3. Specify the quantity and description Table C Renewal Part Numbers

of the part and the instruction bulletin Quantity Description Part Number
number. If the part is in any of the Ground Connection
2 50952G04P
recommended renewal parts tables, specify Finger Assembly
the catalog number. If the part is not in Primary Contact
any of the tables, a description should be 9 Spring Assembly (3 50740G02
accompanied by a marked illustration from Stab device)
this instruction bulletin or photo. Primary Contact
18 Spring Assembly (6 50740G02
Stab device)
B. Recommended Renewal Parts
1 Riser Support 50608P04
A sufficient amount of renewal parts should be 3 Riser Connection 50316P06
stored to enable the prompt replacement of 3
Connector, Ground
50316P05
any worn, broken or damaged part. A sufficient to Riser
amount of stocked parts minimizes service Connector,
3 50316P04
Test Port to Riser
interruptions caused by breakdowns and saves
time and expense. When continuous operation 6 Insulating Boot 1825B
is a primary consideration, a greater amount of Hardware Kit 63kA
1 50399G30
M G&T
renewal parts should be stocked, the quantity
depending on the severity of the service and
the time required to secure replacements.

Spare or replacement parts which are furnished

may not be identical to the original parts since
improvements are made from time to time.
The parts which are furnished, however, will
be interchangeable. See Table C, Renewal Part
Numbers in this instruction bulletin for the

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 01.4IB.50011A PowlVac® Type M 63kA
Ground & Test Device Manually Operated

5kV & 15kV, 63kA, 3000A

June 2014

Powell Electrical Systems, Inc.

Service Division - Houston
Powered by Safety® Tel: 713.944.6900 • Fax: 713.948.4569
www.powellind.com
PO Box 12818 • Houston, TX • 77217 ©2006 Powell Industries, Inc. • All rights reserved. [email protected]