SM6-36

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instructions for
use
DM2---W cubicle
 contents

general description 3
1250A DM2---W : withdrawable type circuit breaker cubicle 3

handling instructions 5
cubicle identification 5
accessories list 5
weight 5
dimensions 6
handling using slings 6
handling using a forklift 6
storage 7

installation and operation recommendation 9

installation instructions 11
preparing the cubicles for switchboard assembly 11
fitting the end panels 11
assembling the switchboard 12
securing to the floor 12
layout in the substation 12
fitting the busbars after installing the cubicles 13
fitting the earth bars 14
replacing a heating resistor 14

start-up and operating instructions 15

checks before energizing 15
operating test before energizing 15
energizing the incoming MV cables 15
disconnector operating handle positions 16
circuit breaker operating tests before energizing 16
energizing the downstream part of the installation 17
de-energizing the downstream part of the installation 18
withdrawing the circuit breaker 19
inserting the circuit breaker 20
operating safety 21
padlocking 21
keylocks 22

maintenance instructions 24
preventive maintenance 24
trouble-shooting chart 24
options 24
spare parts 24

recovery of SF6 gas at end of life 25

recovery of SF6 gas at end of life 25

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 general description

DM2---W : withdrawable
type circuit breaker
cubicle
1 : busbar compartment
1
2 : control cabinet
3 : switchgear compartment : B
line disconnector
4 : operating mechanism
cabinet 2
A : earth bar connection pad 3
B : busbar connection pads
C : inspection windows 4
D : SF1 type withdrawable MV
circuit breaker D
E : front panel

A
E

(front panel removed)

F : circuit breaker operating
mechanism front plate
G : current transformers
H circuit breaker racking lever

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 handling instructions

cubicle identification
Note : the circuit breaker D2 :glued to the inside of the
A :indicator plate characteristics are indicated on the operating mechanism cover
(for customer use) manufacturer’s name plate.
B :characteristics and
designation Serial number
C :manufacturer’s name plate D1 :riveted to the operating
mechanism cover

B
A

D2
D1
1 : instructions for use number

accessories list Switchboard accessories : Cubicle accessories :

(may vary depending on the 1 bag of intercubicle connection
supplied with the cubicle cubicles making up the accessories
1 bag of Cu fastening accessories
switchboard) for connections of busbars and
1 operating lever for each five earth bars
cubicles 1 set of busbars
1 end panels (for n---1 cubicles)
1 bag of nuts and bolts for the
endpanel bag

weight
Average weight of a fully
equipped,
for 1250A cubicle : 985kg.

Never attempt to move the cubicle

by exerting force on the control
panel.

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dimensions
(in mm)
L1 L2 L3

2250

1500 1400
1700

handling using slings 90

MAXI
The handling (D) lugs are
reserved solely for handling
SM6 cubicles.

A : M10 screws and washer

D
A

handling using a forklift

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storage

70˚C

---40˚C

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 installation and operation
recommendation

switchgear ageing H The need for proper H Ventilation control:

withstand in an MV implementation of connections: the grids must be sized according
substation depends the new cold slip---on and to power loss in the substation.
on 3 main factors: retractable technologies offer ease These grids must only be placed
of installation, thereby promoting near the transformer, so as to
withstand over time. prevent air circulating on the MV
Their design enables operation in switchboard.
polluted environments with harsh
atmospheres.

H The influence of the relative

humidity factor:
installation of heating resistors is
essential in climates with high
relative humidity and large
temperature differences.

operation We strongly recommend that you Our service centre is at your

carry out at regular intervals (at disposal at all times:
least roughly every 2 years) a few H To conduct an installation
operating cycles on the diagnosis.
switching devices.
H To suggest the appropriate
maintenance operations.
Outside normal operating
H To offer you maintenance
conditions (between -- 5°C and
40°C, absence of dust, corrosive contracts.
gas, etc.), we recommend that you H To suggest adaptations.
contact our Schneider Electric
services centre in order to
examine the measures to be taken
to ensure proper installation
operation.

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 installation instructions

preparing the cubicles

for switchboard
assembly
Status upon delivery :
H Circuit breaker open.
H Line disconnector in earthed
position.
: bolt+washer
Status upon delivery : Status open delivery :
circuit braker open Line disconnector in earthed
position

Remove the front panels by lifting Remove the 4 lifting ring bars.
and pulling them forward.
Remove the pallet.
(the bolts cannot be re-used)

Remove the two top plates. (48 bolts)

fitting the end panels

(only if the cubicle is on the end
of the switchboard)
Fit the cage nuts on the wall side
of the cubicle and fix the end
panels.

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assembling the
switchboard B B
A : with M8x20 bolts and M8

570
washers in bag of intercubicle
connection accessories
B : with M10x25 bolts and M10 K L
washers remain after removing
lifting rings

A A
624

A A
960

Mounting direction of bolts.

A A K : left ---hand cubicle
L : right ---hand cubicle
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securing to the floor 1400

50

(nuts and bolts not included)

Do not fit fixing holes to the floor
near the circuit breaker.
650
1500

650

14.2x25

150 1100
50

layout in the substation

70mm* 100mm*

DM2 -- W

100mm

Switchboard installed to the right (*) minimum clearance for

of a wall. trouble-free operation.

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fitting the busbars after DM2---W
installing the cubicles
tools :
1 torque wrench 1 to 50 Nm.

Busbar assembly for 1250A

Epoxy field distributors are ready Make sure that the epoxy field Refit the two top plates
for use on U terminals.Remove the distributors are in correct position.
nut A to assemble the busbars in (Bulged slots allows alignment)
accordance with the figure shown
on previous pageTightening
torque : 28 Nm.

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fitting the earth bars
Connect the earth bars.
( bolts, nut and M8 washers )
small connection bar

replacing a heating
resistor

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 start-up and operating instructions

checks before
energizing
Check that nothing has been left in
the connection compartment.

Refit the front panel

operating test before

energizing

Operate the switch several times. Operate the earthing switch

several times.

energizing the
incoming MV cables

The switchgear must be in open

position.
(see : operating instructions)

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disconnector operating
handle positions

Position the lever as indicated for Position the lever as indicated for
downward (opening) operations. upward (closing) operations.

circuit breaker
operating tests before
I
energizing
initial conditions : O

Line disconnector in open or

earthed position. E
0
B
Circuit breaker locked in open
position.
C

Lock the lever hole E of the line Remove the key from B and insert
disconnector with the key in it in C.
lock B. Unlock and then charge the
operating mechanism of the circuit
breaker.
(see circuit breaker manual)

I I

O O

O I

Press the I (ON) pushbutton to Press the O (OFF) pushbutton to

close the circuit breaker. open the circuit breaker.

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E
B

With the key in C, lock the circuit Remove the key from C and insert
breaker in open position by it in B.
pressing the O (OFF) pushbutton. Unlock the line disconnector lever
hole E.

energizing the
downstream part of the
installation
initial conditions :
Line disconnector in earthed
position. A E
Circuit breaker locked in open
position.
Front panel in place.

Set the line disconnector to open Set the line disconnector to closed
position using the operating lever. position and then, with the key in
A, lock the lever hole E of the line
disconnector.

I I

O O

0 O

Remove the key from A, insert it in Press the I (ON) pushbutton to

C and unlock the circuit breaker. close the circuit breaker.
Charge the circuit breaker The downstream part of the
operating mechanism. installation is now energized.
(see the circuit breaker manual)

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de-energizing the
downstream part of the
I I
installation
initial conditions: O O

Line disconnector in closed

position. I 0

Circuit breaker in closed position.

C

Press the O (OFF) pushbutton to With the key in C, lock the circuit
open the circuit breaker. breaker in open position by
pressing the O (OFF) pushbutton.

E
A

Remove the key from C and insert Set the line disconnector to open
it in A. position.
Unlock the line disconnector lever
hole E.

Set the line disconnector to

earthed position. The front panel
can now be removed.

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withdrawing the circuit
breaker S

initial conditions:
Line disconnector in earthed
position.Front panel removed.
R

Unplug the circuit breaker low

voltage auxiliaries connector R.
The lock S move upwards to
prevent the refitting of the front
panel.

Remove the front sheet U before

withdrawing the circuit breaker.

Pull on lever T to disconnect the

circuit breaker and then withdraw it
manually.

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inserting the circuit
breaker
initial conditions:
Line disconnector in earthed
position.Front panel removed.
Remove the front sheet U
Push on lever T to connect the
circuit breaker

Disengage lock S, by moving it S

downwards, so that the low
voltage auxiliaries connector can
be plugged in.
Plug in connector R.
R
Note: the front panel can be refitted.

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operating safety

Operation impossible with the With the line disconnector in open

circuit breaker closed. or closed position, it is impossible
to remove the front panel.

The front panel can only be With the front panel removed, the
removed or fitted with the line line disconnector can be set to
disconnector in earthed position. open position. It cannot however
be set to closed position.

padlocking
With one to three 8 mm padlocks
per padlocking point.

Padlocking of the line disconnector Padlocking of the line disconnector

in earthed position. in closed position.

Padlocking of the line disconnector Padlocking of the front panel.

in open position. (1 padlock only)

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keylocks H see the instruction manual for
installation and operation of
(option) keylocks.
H to install a keylock on the circuit
breaker, see the instruction manual
for the unit concerned.
H if the keylock option was not
specified with the order, call your
Schneider service centres.

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 maintenance instructions

preventive maintenance Never lubricate the operating

mechanisms of the line
For problems : see Schneider disconnector.
Electric services centres. No particular maintenance is
required under normal operating
conditions. (temperature between
---5°C and 40°C)
For severe operating conditions
(aggressive environments, dust,
temperatures below ---5°C or above
40°C, etc.) consult your nearest
Schneider Electric services
centres.

trouble-shooting chart
H front panel cannot be opened or closed H check that the line disconnector is in earthed
position
H line disconnector cannot be set to earthed position H check that the line disconnector is in open
position
H line disconnector cannot be set to closed position H check that the line disconnector is in open
position
H circuit breaker cannot be operated H see the circuit breaker manual

options H auxiliary contacts on the line

disconnector.
(please consult us) H protection by SEPAM
programmable electronic
protection unit.
H keyed interlocks.
H heating element.

spare parts (for other parts, please consult us :

see Schneider Electric services
centres)

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 recovery of SF6
gas at end of life

for disconnector
cubicle
The SF6 must be removed before
any dismantling operation can be
carried out in compliance with the
procedures described in
IEC---61634 and according to the
following instructions.

The gas must be treated in

compliance with IEC---60480.
H volume of gas to be
recovered: 124 litres
H internal gauge pressure:
150 kPa
A

.Remove the cover (A) from the

the monitoring box

control cover access

Remove the control cover (B)

Remove the 3 screws retaining the Drill 2 holes in the filler valve
operating mechanism. safety cap
Cut the wiring to remove ∅ 4 mm, centreline 20 mm,
the operating mechanism. max. depth 4 mm
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 C
pump the gas for at least 15
minutes.

Using a spanner wrench, remove Connect the special pumping

the safety cap from the valve. equipment (C).

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Schneider Electric service
centers are there for:
engineering and technical
assistance
start-up
training
preventive and corrective
maintenance
adaptation work
spare parts
Call your sales representative
who will put you in touch with
your nearest Schneider service
centers, or call directly in
Grenoble, France
(33) 04 76 57 60 60

Schneider Electric Industries SAS As standards, specifications and designs change from time
to time, please ask for confirmation of the information given
in this publication.
89, boulevard Franklin Roosevelt
F---92500 Rueil---Malmasion (France)
Tel : +33 (0) 1 41 29 85 00
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