— Important user information Follow your company’s safety procedures. ABB shall not assume any liability for any of the following: Do not remove covers, open doors or work on equipment Negligent handling of the MNS-SG (Switchgear) system. unless power has been turned off and all circuits de- Insufficient maintenance or non-compliance with the energized.
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Safety notations alert personnel to possible death, injury, or property damage situations. The following four safety recommended by ABB, must satisfy himself or herself notations and words are used in the manual to indicate the thoroughly that neither personal safety nor equipment degree of hazard that may be encountered by the user.
Each section may contain a system of vertical bus, rated 1,600A up to 5,000A. The vertical bus is located in The MNS-SG switchgear consists of one or more vertical the busbar compartment, segregated from the device metal cabinets referred to as “sections.” Each section includes three separate compartments: device, busbar and compartment.
Up to 100kA @ 600V Standard - textured ANSI 61 Paint finish Enclosure Special colors available) * TTA: Switchgear assembly corresponding to the original type or system of switchgear assembly type tested in accordance with these standards. Manual | MNS-SG Operation and Maintenance 7...
Device compartment: Composed of up to four vertical locations that house the installed devices, which are the main Base channels Bottom horizontal functional elements of the switchgear. Lateral segregation barrier / Wireway door Compartment barrier 8 MNS-SG Operation and Maintenance | Manual...
Tie Bus Bar Tie Bus Bar PHASE C NEUTRAL Location CD PHASE A Cable Compartment Main Bus Bar PHASE B Main Bus Bar Bus Bar Compartment PHASE C Device Compartment MNS-SG standard compartments Bus Phases Manual | MNS-SG Operation and Maintenance 9...
NEC 250-94, or by bonding the ground bus to the raceway 4,000A set 5,000A set enclosing the main supply conductors according to NEC 250- MBB (¼”x5”) MBB (¼”x5”) 92(B). Bus ratings and sizes 10 MNS-SG Operation and Maintenance | Manual...
Each section is sequentially numbered as the general arrangement drawings are prepared. The left-most section is usually section 1, the next section to the right is 2, etc. This numbering scheme ensures the correct sequencing of vertical sections during installation. Manual | MNS-SG Operation and Maintenance 11...
Bottom horizontal wireway 1.9.2. Top horizontal wireway The MNS-SG has a 3.9 in (100 mm) high, 17.7 in (450 mm) deep top-horizontal wireway. This wireway provides the space for interconnection wiring. It is covered by a steel door secured by two quarter-turn latch.
2.0 mm thickness. channels are required in cold roll steel without painting or plating. This frame allow to have the structure welded when is installed. Reinforcements added for seismic structure Basic sub-frame for seismic structure Manual | MNS-SG Operation and Maintenance 13...
! WARNING Following an arc flash, the equipment must be inspected by a qualified service technician prior to putting the switchgear back in service. Contact your local ABB representative for assistance. Temporary Cover Wall-opening dimensions After installing the plenum, reseal the gap according to NEC and local regulations.
7. Once the extension connection is in place, attach additional extensions as needed to create the needed plenum length. Connect each extension using 14 M61 x 16 bolts, washers and nuts. Torque to 3.5 ft/lbs (4.7 Nm). Manual | MNS-SG Operation and Maintenance 15...
Install top covers 4. Connect each top cover to the adjacent cover with 10 M61 x 16 bolts, using the supplied washer and nuts for each bolt. Torque to 3.5 ft/lbs (4.7 Nm). 16 MNS-SG Operation and Maintenance | Manual...
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NOTE: For 31.5 in (800 mm) or 39.4 in (1,000 mm) wide Top Cover sections, install a rear-plenum transition to compensate for the width difference to the rear extension. End Cover End flaps Manual | MNS-SG Operation and Maintenance 17...
2.3. Seismic installation for plenum When the MNS-SG is arc resistant with plenum and rated for seismic, the seismic supports (not included by ABB) for the plenum installation must to be placed after the plenum extending at least 9 in (225 mm) minimum and maximum 40 in (1000 mm) from the side/back of the switchgear (see image).
(2107 mm x 2000 mm x 2576 mm) for 1852 mm depth 90 in x 79 in x 101 in (2307 mm x 2000 mm x 2576 mm) for 2052 mm depth Shipping pallet dimensions Approximate values for weights per cubicle Manual | MNS-SG Operation and Maintenance 19...
63.1 lbs (28.6 kg) 200 kg 73.3 lbs (33.25 kg) 661 lbs Close coupling or bus duct raisers (5000A) 83.8 lbs (38 kg) 300 kg 94.1 lbs (42.7 kg) 114.6 lbs (52 kg) 20 MNS-SG Operation and Maintenance | Manual...
See Temporary Storage. NOTE: Never set the switchgear sections on edge. To prevent deformation, sections should always rest flat on the floor or supporting structure. Manual | MNS-SG Operation and Maintenance 21...
3 mm. Wooden Crossbeam Transport with a hand-pulled truck Fork-lift transport Transport frame (wooden beam 10 x 12 cm) Roller transport Crane transport, transport unit in box 22 MNS-SG Operation and Maintenance | Manual...
Do not put the switchgear down on one edge, because of The lifting angles may be removed after the switchgear the danger of considerable mechanical damage. has been erected. Manual | MNS-SG Operation and Maintenance 23...
Check once per week for condensation on the components. If condensation is detected, dry the equipment and move it to a different storage area. 24 MNS-SG Operation and Maintenance | Manual...
Shipping split connection hardware 2. Make a final check that all components are in good condition. If there is any evidence of damage to the equipment, contact an ABB representative to evaluate the condition of the equipment before proceeding with installation.
4.4. Install and connect shipping splits NOTE: Diagrams showing the location of fasteners and the appropriate torque values can be found in the Torque Table section of this manual. Frame connection using spacer bolts 26 MNS-SG Operation and Maintenance | Manual...
Follow the next steps to connect the Main Bus Bar: Phase B and C Remove the Cable support if provided. Slide to the left b) If the Main Bus is insulated you must remove the insulation boots. Splice Links locations Manual | MNS-SG Operation and Maintenance 27...
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Remove the rear cover (GPO3 or metal sheet) to access the Main Bus bar area. The maximum gap between the left and right busbar is 0.9 in +/- 0.1 (25 mm +/- 3) Copper bars and cover to be removed 28 MNS-SG Operation and Maintenance | Manual...
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& the red spacers of GPO3 at the end of the Bus Bar, those pieces sometimes are installed additionally but they are not necessary. Cooper spacer 3/8” 3200-5000 Amp Splice Kit Manual | MNS-SG Operation and Maintenance 29...
18mm socket with an integral right-hand side of each shipping section and may be universal joint, to easily access and tighten all of the bolts. loosened and bridged to the adjacent section. 30 MNS-SG Operation and Maintenance | Manual...
Although the driving mechanism allows for easy hand Bolted to floor channels. operation, the weight of the circuit breaker cannot accidentally move the mechanism. See the corresponding ABB drawing for detailed operating instructions. Manual | MNS-SG Operation and Maintenance 31...
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3. Adjust the rails as required to loosely secure the locator plates in place with the bosses in their mating holes. Align wheels Push the overhead lift device off the forklift onto the rails. Adjust the rails 32 MNS-SG Operation and Maintenance | Manual...
Make the connections only after the switchgear is in place, leveled, anchored and the sections joined and spliced. Bring the conduit into the top of the incoming section. Manual | MNS-SG Operation and Maintenance 33...
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2 x 3/8" x 4" 1000 E6.2 breaker connection table Section Vertical runback Size of lug Number of lugs width coupling connector 1000 4 x 3/8" x 5" 4 x 3/8" x 5" 34 MNS-SG Operation and Maintenance | Manual...
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Top and floor cable cutouts Manual | MNS-SG Operation and Maintenance 35...
The top and bottom horizontal wireway are dedicated to If an external control source is used, it should be stable and not control wires. The horizontal wireway enables running subject to variations. Consult your ABB representative for control wiring between sections. minimum VA requirements. Terminals for external control sources will usually be provided in the top or bottom wireway 4.9.3.
Push the flaps closed by hand or, if too high to reach, using a pole. Flaps in open position Push to close flaps End flaps End flaps in open position in closed position Flaps in closed position Manual | MNS-SG Operation and Maintenance 37...
3. To check for damaged insulation, apply potential tests If an external control voltage is present, verify that it is to the primary bus. Potential tests should be conducted OFF. phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground. 38 MNS-SG Operation and Maintenance | Manual...
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On electrically operated circuit breakers, discharge the springs; and the motor- disconnect- switch should be in the OFF position. Manual | MNS-SG Operation and Maintenance 39...
Observe if operation of relays and instruments is correct. If applicable, close feeders and tie circuit breakers. Verify that all door panel screws are tight. Rack all drawout-type circuit breakers to the CONNECTED position. 40 MNS-SG Operation and Maintenance | Manual...
However, if the breaker will be removed for an extended period of time, it is advisable to replace it with ABB offers a range of preventive maintenance services and another breaker or to temporarily cover the hole where it programs.
Inspect the gearing of the overhead lifting device when used. Keep well lubricated. In very dirty or gritty conditions, use a dry lubricant. Follow the recommendations of any individual device instructions furnished for maintenance of the device. 42 MNS-SG Operation and Maintenance | Manual...
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 70E) flash protection marking requirement applies to personnel who install, maintain, or repair electrical systems. (1 Standard for Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces.) Article 110.16 Flash Protection: Switchboards, Manual | MNS-SG Operation and Maintenance 43...
The following torque tables apply to horizontal and vertical busbar screw connections, electrical component screw connections, terminal connections structural components of the MNS-SG system. NOTE: For equipment connections and mountings, see the manufacturers’ technical data sheets. 44 MNS-SG Operation and Maintenance | Manual...
In no event will ABB be responsible to the user in contract, in Any such contract states the entire obligation of seller. tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise for any...