IEC 60309 Pin & Sleeve Company Switch Installation
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1. is recommended Hold unit into place and level then mark the mounting hole locations Drill and temporarily mount the unit While unit is mounted determine the desired conduit location IMPORTANT NOTE 1 Bend radius requirements dictate that the conduit for incoming power may only enter the cabi net from the top of the cabinet Conduit entry from the sides or back of the cabinet is not permitted NOTE 2 When connected to the box the completed conduit must be a minimum of at least one inch from any of the top edges for proper clearance Remove the unit and cut the conduit hole Cover the main switch during this operation to assure metal filings do not make contact with the switch Remount the unit permanently and attach and tighten conduit Mounting tab locations and conduit placement NOTE 2 1 Min from all edges Figure 4 800 643 4460 www LexProducts com Step 4 Wiring the Unit The Lex PowerGATE Company Switches with pin amp sleeve connections are available in 2 ratings 100 Amp 3 Phase 120 208Y VAC and 60 Amp 3 Phase 120 208Y VAC The recommended input contractor direct wire wire gauge for these units is as follows e 60 Amp 4 AWG minimum e 100 Amp 2 AWG minimum With the conduit in place confirm the main source of power is off Once assured the main power source is off pull the power cables into the unit Follow the chart provided below for strip length2. and torque required to secure cables to binding lugs Do not damage any strands while stripping cable Cable ends need to be cut square Wire Gauge Range Torque Ib in Strip Length Circuit Breaker 350 kcmil 6 AWG 1 1 8 See table behind Ground amp Neutral Lugs 350 kcmil 6 AWG Chamber Aeeass Door 1 1 8 NOTE Fine stranded wire must be sleeved with copper shim stock before inserting into lugs or strands may L interfere with threads of wire binding screw resulting in false torque indication Wire Installation M Strip the cable to the length indicated in the table above To install secure the ground first followed by the neutral then the phases n Place the appropriate cables into the lugs Using a 3 8 Allen wrench torque the screw to the torque value indicated in the table above I E Neutral e Ground Blue Phase C Red Phase B Black Phase A Figure 5 Lex Products Pin amp Sleeve Company Switch User Guide Step 5 Isolating the Chassis Ground To isolate the chassis from ground proceed as follows The chassis ground C G termination is located next to the main ground cable To isolate this ground 1 Remove the nut holding the chassis ground lug to the threaded stud Wrap the chassis ground mounting lug with electrical tape or shrink wrap if available 3 Using a plastic wire tie secure the chassis ground to the main ground cable Confirm that the chassis ground is secu
3. will help hold the cable in place while the wires are connected and torqued 6 Start by connecting the ground first T Torque the ground to the proper specification then continue with the neutral followed by the three phases 8 When all the cables are connected use the wing bolts on the spring loaded cable door to clamp down on the cable providing strain relief for the lug connections Be sure to leave slack in the cable so that there is no strain on the lug connections When disconnecting do it in reverse order phases then neutral follow by the ground cable Changing Trip Current to 60 Amp 100 Amp Company Switch only Please contact the Lex Products Technical Services Team for instructions on adjusting the trip setting of the 100 Amp Company Switch circuit breaker to 60 Amps for applications using lighter cable to feed audio racks or other smaller distribution racks Technical Services Team Lex Products is available to help during installation and with operation for all products For questions technical advice or suggestions regarding this product please contact Lex Products at 855 539 1002 or email support lexproducts com 800 643 4460 www LexProducts com 11 LEX We Deliver the Power PowerGATE Switches amp Panels
4. Lex Products Corporation 15 Progress Drive Shelton CT 06484 203 363 3738 203 363 3742 Fax We Deliver the Power US Patent No 7 136 278 B2 c UL us usten U S A and Canada Switches amp Panels IEC 60309 Pin amp Sleeve Company Switch Installation Instructions and User Manual Lex West 11847 Sheldon Street Sun Valley CA 91352 818 768 4474 818 768 4040 Fax www lexproducts com info lexproducts com 800 643 4460 LM CS PS Rev001 Table of Contents MN C es 3 Step 17 Installing the Company SW LEE TTE 3 Stop 2 Tols TER PPP 4 tp S Mo ntngthe CUA soc e tU Quasi Re tie i ct ERE eR Ue MORS M OM S iz 5 Step 4 Wiring the RUIN ERR RR RR E ERES 6 Step 5 Isolating Chassis Ground lf applicable asco outside md homes cupit punt es set tien 7 lop b Pres Power Up aieo quens 8 FI OPO a iurium nt diua ot tUa tatu E 8 7 2 NOMI SIMO ONIN PIRE 9 SU OPE AIONA USE neat eee eae ined eed duda dtes bad 10 Step 9 Making Lug CORIECITORIG caius teer re EN etaient 11 Company Switch amp Lex Products Pin amp Sleeve Company Switch User Guide Introduction The Lex PowerGATE Company Switch has been specifically designed for temporary access to safe power in applications such as Theaters Convention Centers Studios Theme Parks Recreatio
5. eeve connector and the smaller holes are provided for stripped wire connections The stripped wire lug connector access holes are located on the phenolic panel and the securing screw lugs are located behind the hinged phenolic door as shown below Figure 8 An access hole for the pin amp sleeve receptacle is provided on the aluminum panel as shown in the illustration above NOTE If the power is ON and the door is opened the shunt trip interlock will trip the breaker OFF As a personal safety measure the breaker should be switched to the OFF position before the door is opened Company Switch Phase C Blue Phase B Red Phase A Black Neutral Ground Pin amp Sleeve Receptacle i P uM hd _ i igure 8 10 Lex Products Pin amp Sleeve Company Switch User Guide Step 9 Making Lug Connections Make sure main power source is off 1 Cut the cable end square and strip the wire 1 1 2 Do not damage any strands 2 When connecting the cables always start with the Ground then the Neutral and finally the phases Insert the wire into the lug and torque per the label on the lug cover 4 Open the connection chamber door 5 Pull the ground cable through the smaller hole in the bottom of the unit that corresponds with the ground mounting lug The spring loaded door
6. nal Facilities Pin amp Sleeve Company Switch Catalog Numbers 60 Amp CS 60F D5PS1 100 Amp CS 100F D5PS1 Manual Notes Illustrations shown throughout this manual are of the 60 Amp Type 1 indoor Company Switch However they are also representative of the 100 Amp Type 1 indoor Company Switch Step 1 Installing the Company Switch A N WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK EXPLOSION OR ARC FLASH e Apply appropriate personal protective equipment PPE and follow safe electrical work practices See NFPA 70E e This equipment must be installed and serviced by a licensed electrician only e Turn off all power supplying this equipment before working on or inside equipment Lockouts tagouts are recommended e Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm power is off e Replace all devices doors and covers before turning on power to this equipment Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious injury or death External Layout Main switch LED phase indicator lights Connection chamber access door Mounting ears 2 located on the bottom and 2 located on the top of the unit DOW Figure 1 800 643 4460 www LexProducts com EA External Layout F Shunt trip interlock G Internal light H Lug ou
7. r inside equipment Lockouts tagouts are recommended e Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm power is off e Replace all devices doors and covers before turning on power to this equipment Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious injury or death Troubleshooting Unit trips immediately when powered Ensure the lower panel door is closed and secured LEDs do not illuminate when unit is powered Turn main power switch off and check the fuses located to the left of the LEDs Circuit breaker trips under rated ampacity Contact the Lex Products Technical Services team for instructions on adjusting the trip delay time if the circuit breaker appears to be tripping too quickly due to inrush current Technical Services can be contacted 24 7 at 855 539 1002 or by email at support lexproducts com 800 643 4460 www LexProducts com ES Step 8 Operation and Use The circuit breaker switch has lockout tagout feature that can be used to secure the switch in the off position First lift the gray tab on the hub of the circuit breaker lever Once lifted up to three locks may be attached to the tab locking the handle in the off position Lockout Tagout The external connection wire access is located at B the bottom of the unit and the connections are made me inside the connection chamber behind the lockable door The large hole is provided for a cable with a pin amp sl
8. red in a way that it cannot come into contact with any of the metal surfaces within the cabinet Chassis Ground Figure 6 800 643 4460 www LexProducts com 2 Step 6 Power Up Preparation 1 Before energizing the unit confirm that all connections are correct and secure and that lugs are torqued to the proper amount 2 Check the area to confirm that there is no debris left over from drilling and that no tools are left in the cabinet 3 Replace front panel and fasten securely 4 Confirm lower panel door is closed and secured Note that as a safety feature of this device the circuit breaker will be tripped when the door is opened 5 Turn on power supplying the Company Switch Step 7 1 Powering Up Turn the power lever to the ON position LEDs for the ground and each phase will illuminate confirming continuity aes e ABB SACE Tmax N z Mi Ol le Gi lc O Ground gt Figure 7 c2 ES Lex Products Pin amp Sleeve Company Switch User Guide Step 7 2 Troubleshooting N WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK EXPLOSION OR ARC FLASH e Apply appropriate personal protective equipment PPE and follow safe electrical work practices See NFPA 70E e This equipment must be installed and serviced by a licensed electrician only e Turn off all power supplying this equipment before working on o
9. tput connector access door Pin amp sleeve receptacle o az a i F H FT WT Bm 5 A i e E nl n ea Figure 2 e Step 2 Tools Needed e Linemans pliers c3 e Utility knife e Setof screwdrivers e Wrenches to connect the conduit into the unit e 3 8 Allen key for making lug connections e Ahole saw or hole punch for providing an access hole in the cabinet for the conduit connection e An insulation stripping tool and cutter to provide square cut ends of the cables e Mounting hardware not included with the Lex Products PowerGATE Company Switch 4 Lex Products Pin amp Sleeve Company Switch User Guide Step 3 Mounting the Unit Remove upper panel to expose main switch connections and to make the unit easier to mount e Determine the specific location to install the unit and confirm that the mounting surface will support the full weight of the Company Switch plus connected cables e Mounting ears are provided on positions 1 amp 2 on the top and 3 amp 4 on the bottom see figure 4 ce e mounting hole pattern dimensions are 2 Horizontal Vertical 5100 560 14 00 37 00 Figure 3 The minimum clearance free space from bottom of the unit to the nearest flat surface needs to be at least 24 to allow clearance for a cable with a pin amp sleeve connection A mounting height of 44 above finished floor to the bottom of the panel
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