MCset 17.

5 kV
Medium Voltage Distribution
Air insulated switchboard
Withdrawable switchgear SF6 or vaccum technology

Installation instruction

MFR6119201-00
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Contents

1. Safety Information 7
1.1 Important Information............................................................................................. 7

1.2 Please Note............................................................................................................ 7

1.3 Before You Begin ................................................................................................... 8

2. General 9
2.1 Glossary................................................................................................................. 9

2.2 Control symbols.................................................................................................... 10

2.2.1 Earthing switch control symbols............................................................. 10
2.2.2 Moving part (LF, Rollarc 400, EVOLIS, CTV1 ) control symbols............ 11
2.3 Recommendations............................................................................................... 11
2.3.1 Installation above the switchboard......................................................... 11
2.3.2 Marking.................................................................................................. 11
2.4 Standard tightening torques................................................................................. 11

2.5 List of bags and accessories................................................................................ 12

2.6 Packaging............................................................................................................. 12

3. Dimensions and weights 13

3.1 AD, CL-GL, TT cubicles........................................................................................ 13
3.1.1 Cubicles with 1 CT per phase, internal arcing withstand and Gas
Exhaust version (wall-mounted) or no internal arcing............................ 13
3.1.2 Cubicles with 1 CT per phase, internal arcing withstand on 4 sides...... 14
3.1.3 Cubicles with 2 CTs per phase, internal arcing withstand and Gas
Exhaust version (wall-mounted) or no internal arcing............................ 15
3.1.4 Cubicles with 2 CTs per phase, internal arcing withstand on 4 sides
(installed in the middle of the room, no wall-mounting).......................... 15
3.2 Cubicle fitted with IPX1/IPX2 roofs....................................................................... 16

3.3 DI2 cubicle............................................................................................................ 16

3.3.1 Rear anti-arcing cubicle, internal arcing withstand on 3 or 4 sides........ 16
3.4 RHB, RHC cubicles.............................................................................................. 17
3.4.1 Cubicles with 1 CT per phase, internal arcing withstand on 4 sides
(installation in the middle of the room, no wall-mounting)...................... 17
3.4.2 Cubicles with 2 CTs per phase, internal arcing withstand on 4 sides
(installation in the middle of the room, no wall-mounting)...................... 17
3.5 Transition enclosure MTP (Motorpact transition enclosure)................................. 18

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4. Handling instructions 19
4.1 Land packaging.................................................................................................... 19
4.1.1 Functional Unit....................................................................................... 19
4.2 Packaging of maritime expedition (shipping)........................................................ 19
4.2.1 Functional unit........................................................................................ 19
4.2.2 Cubicles packed by threes..................................................................... 19
4.3 Handling using a sling.......................................................................................... 20
4.3.1 Functional Unit with circuit-breaker........................................................ 20
4.4 Handling by rolling................................................................................................ 20

4.5 Storage................................................................................................................. 21

5. Installation and operation recommendation 22

5.1 Aging.................................................................................................................... 22

5.2 Operation and maintenance................................................................................. 22

6. Floor finishing and cubicle fastening 24

6.1 Surface condition.................................................................................................. 24

6.2 Floor quality.......................................................................................................... 24

6.3 Description of installation rails and accessories................................................... 24

6.4 Placing and adjusting on non earthquake resistant civil engineering works........ 24
6.4.1 Preparation............................................................................................. 24
6.4.2 Placing the installation rails.................................................................... 25
6.4.3 Individual condition to respect for each installation rails........................ 25
6.5 Placing and adjusting on earthquake resistant civil engineering works............... 27
6.5.1 Preparation............................................................................................. 27
6.5.2 Placing the installation rails.................................................................... 27
6.5.3 Individual condition to respect for both installation rails......................... 28

7. Installation instructions 30
7.1 Unpacking cubicles.............................................................................................. 30

7.2 Placing cubicles in a switchboard......................................................................... 30

7.2.1 Assembling, adjusting and fastening...................................................... 30
7.2.2 Placing above the maintenance space.................................................. 31
7.2.3 Adjusting cubicles on standard civil engineering works......................... 32
7.2.4 Fastening to the floor on standard civil engineering works.................... 33
7.2.5 Fastening to the floor one earthquake resistant civil engineering
works...................................................................................................... 33
7.3 Coupling of cubicles............................................................................................. 34
7.3.1 Installing the inter cubicle gasket........................................................... 34
7.3.2 Assembling cubicles............................................................................... 34
7.3.3 Assembling a MOTORPACT cubicle / MTP transition enclosure........... 35

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7.4 Rack-in check....................................................................................................... 37

7.5 Removing the mobile part transport fixations....................................................... 37

7.6 Installing the main earth connection..................................................................... 39

7.6.1 From the switchboard to the building’s earth......................................... 39
7.6.2 Inter-cubicles MCset - MCset and MCset - Transition Enclosure MTP.. 39
7.6.3 Inter-cubicles Transition enclosure MTP - Motorpact............................. 40
7.7 Installing the electric connections of the busbars and MV cables........................ 41
7.7.1 General information................................................................................ 41
7.7.2 Cubicle AD and CL without VT............................................................... 41
7.7.3 Cubicle AD and CL with fixed VT........................................................... 41
7.7.4 Cubicle AD and CL with withdrawable VT.............................................. 41
7.7.5 TT cubicle with fixed VTs........................................................................ 42
7.7.6 TT cubicle with withdrawable VT............................................................ 42
7.8 Installing busbars................................................................................................. 43
7.8.1 Principle of assembling busbars............................................................ 43
7.8.2 Cover assembly principle (depending on needs)................................... 46
Installing busbars between MTP and the MOTORPACT cubicle.............................46
7.9 
7.9.1 Optional insulated busbars..................................................................... 49
7.10 Placing MV cables on AD cubicle......................................................................... 50
7.10.1 General information................................................................................ 50
7.10.2 MV cable maintenance on AD cubicle.................................................... 50
7.10.3 Cable termination height........................................................................ 51
7.10.4 Surge arrester........................................................................................ 52
7.10.5 Single-pole or three-pole cable without toroid CT.................................. 53
7.10.6 Single-pole cable with toroid CT on cubicle AD1 and AD2..................... 55
7.11 Placing MV cables on RHC cubicle...................................................................... 58
7.11.1 General information................................................................................ 58
7.11.2 MV cable maintenance on RHC cubicle................................................. 58
7.11.3 Single-pole or three-pole cable without toroid CT.................................. 59
7.11.4 Single-pole cable with toroid CT............................................................ 62
7.12 MV cable screen earthing..................................................................................... 63
7.12.1 For single-pole or two-pole toroid CT..................................................... 63
7.12.2 For zero frequence toroid....................................................................... 63
7.13 LV cable routing and connection.......................................................................... 64
7.13.1 Incoming cables at the end of the switchboard...................................... 64
7.13.2 Incoming cables through the top, each cubicle...................................... 64
7.13.3 Incoming cables from the floor, each cubicle......................................... 65
7.14 Installing a wall-mounted tunnel and roof............................................................. 67
7.14.1 IPXX anti-arc tunnel for version up to 3150 A........................................ 67
7.14.2 IPXX anti-arc tunnel for versions 3600 A / 4000 A.................................. 67
7.14.3 IPX1 roof for version up to 3150 A......................................................... 68
7.14.4 IPX1 roof for versions 3600 A / 4000 A................................................... 68
7.14.5 PX2 roof for version up to 3150 A.......................................................... 69
7.14.6 IPX2 roof for versions 3600 A / 4000 A................................................... 69

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7.15 Installing a non wall-mounted tunnel and roof...................................................... 70

7.15.1 IPXX-MCset with EasyPact EXE............................................................ 70
7.15.2 IPXX anti-arc tunnel for version up to 3150 A........................................ 70
7.15.3 IPXX anti-arc tunnel for version 3600 A / 4000 A................................... 71
7.15.4 IPX1-MCset with EasyPact EXE............................................................ 71
7.15.5 IPX1 roof for version up to 3150 A......................................................... 72
7.15.6 IPX1 roof for version 3600 A / 4000 A.................................................... 72
7.15.7 IPX2-MCset with EasyPact EXE............................................................ 73
7.15.8 IPX2 roof for version up to 3150 A......................................................... 73
7.15.9 IPX2 roof for versions 3600 A / 4000 A................................................... 74
7.15.10 Tunnel end sheets for anti-arc tunnels or IPX1 roofs............................. 74
7.15.11 Tunnel end sheets for anti arc tunnel for version 3600 A / 4000 A......... 75
7.15.12 Tunnel end sheets for IPX2 roofs........................................................... 75
7.16 Specific case: MTP transition, RHB and RHC cubicles........................................ 76
7.16.1 Installing a IPXX tunnel on a MTP transition enclosure......................... 76
7.16.2 IPX1 roof on a MTP transition enclosure............................................... 77
7.16.3 IPX2 roof on a MTP transition enclosure............................................... 77
7.16.4 Tunnel sheets or IPX1/IPX2 roofs for RHB cubicle................................ 78
7.16.5 Tunnel sheets or IPX1/IPX2 roofs for RHC cubicle................................ 78
7.17 Installing the end sheets....................................................................................... 79

7.18 Installing fans on versions 3600 A / 4000 A.......................................................... 83

8. Installation of a Functional Unit equipped with electromagnetic

locking options 84
8.1 Earthing Switch with electromagnetic locking...................................................... 84
8.1.1 Functional Unit delivered with the Earthing Switch closed..................... 84
8.1.2 Opening the Earthing Switch without auxiliary supply............................ 84
8.2 Rack-in prevention with electromagnetic locking................................................. 86

8.3 Prior to installing the front panels......................................................................... 86

9. Steps to be taken for tests and inspection 87

9.1 Power frequency dielectric test............................................................................ 87
9.1.1 Defeating Interlocks............................................................................... 87
9.2 Checking and setting up the internal arcing detector........................................... 88

10. Index 89

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1. Safety Information

1.1 Important Information

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.

DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury. The safety alert symbol shall
not be used with this signal word.

1.2 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.

A qualified person is one who has skills and knowledge related to the construction, installation,
and operation of electrical equipment and has received safety training to recognize and avoid
the hazards involved.

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1.3 Before You Begin

• This manual is meant for qualified person who will install MCset equipment: panel builder,
installer or end user.
• This manual cannot be used to define or check the device’s compatibility with every single user’s
application, nor its reliability within it. It is the duty of every user or panel builder to perform
a complete risk analysis, evaluation and testing of the products in specific applications in
accordance with applicable standards.
• In order to ensure the right functioning of the device installed in the equipment, refer to your
equipment manufacturer documentation.
• When the products are used in applications with specific technical and safety rules, you must
follow the integration and protection rules for the specific application.

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION OR ARC FLASH
• Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe electrical work
practices. See standards or local equivalent.
• This circuit breaker and the MCset equipment must only be installed and serviced by qualified
electrical personnel.
• Perform work only after reading and understanding all of the instructions contained in this
guide.
• Turn off all power supplying this circuit breaker before working on or inside the circuit breaker.
Turn off or trip the circuit breaker and discharge the mechanism.
• Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm power is off.
• Use only genuine Schneider electric specific tools (operating crank, extraction table, ...).
• Check all devices, covers and doors are in correct position before turning on power to this
circuit breaker and MCset equipment.
• Beware of potential hazards and carefully inspect the work area for tools and objects that may
have been left inside the circuit breaker and the MCset equipment.
• Do not modify the mechanical or electrical parts.
• Do not operate the system with interlocks and protective barriers removed.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE
HAZARD OF DEGRADED EQUIPMENT PERFORMANCE
• Respect the handling rules and avoid any shocks to the device.
• Perform the maintenance and servicing operations described in the maintenance section
of this guide.
• Observe the normal service conditions described in this manual.
• If the circuit breaker, or the MCset equipment in which the circuit breaker is mounted, is stored
before its final installation, observe the storage conditions.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

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2. General

2.1 Glossary
Nota: this document is available for all the units ordered from April 2012.
FU Functionnal Unit (cubicle + mobile part + Sepam)
AD Incoming / feeder cubicle
CL-GL Withdrawable line coupling cubicle
TT Measurement and busbar earthing cubicle
RHB Connection from the top by bar
RHC Connection from the top by cable
MTP Connection enclosure between an MCset cubicle and a MOTORPACT
cubicle
DI Fuse switch feeder cubicle
VT Voltage transformer
CT Current transformer or current sensor
VPIS Voltage Presence Indicator System
LV Low voltage
MV Voltage class, including levels 7.2 - 12 and 17.5 kV
E/S Earthing Switch

Mobile part (also named withdrawable part in other documents)

EasyPact EXE Vacuum circuit breaker which is used in AD and CL cubicles
LF SF6 withdrawable circuit breaker which is used in AD and CL cubicles
Rollarc 400 SF6 breaking withdrawable contactor used in AD1 cubicle
EVOLIS Vacuum circuit breaker which is used in AD and CL cubicles
CTV1 Vacuum breaking withdrawable contactor used in AD1 cubicle
OED Tool to remove/insert the mobile part from the switchgear. The tool
allows to place the mobile part on the floor.
Extraction table Tool to remove/insert the mobile part from the switchgear. The tool
DOES NOT allow to place the mobile part on the floor.

Example of MCset cubicle with EasyPact EXE

DM106771.eps

MCset
MCset

Example of MCset cubicle with LF, Rollarc 400, EVOLIS or CTV1

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2.2 Control symbols

2.2.1 Earthing switch control symbols
LF, Rollarc 400, EVOLIS or CTV1 EasyPact EXE

DD700460.eps
Rack-in prevention position.
Operation position
Locking possible.
DD700461.eps

Rack-in or racked-out position. Open position

DD700097.eps

Operation position. Closed Position

DD700462.eps

Open Earthing Switch

Motorized operation
mechanical indicator.
DD700463.eps

Closed Earthing Switch Motorized operation is not

mechanical indicator. permitted
DD700103.eps

Position can be locked using pad Manual operation (possible by

lock. using a crank)

Position selector lockable with

padlocking

The rack-in prevention locking is

retracted and the withdrawable
device can be racked-in or
racked-out.
The rack-in prevention locking is
pulled out and can be padlocked.
The withdrawable device is in
Test/disconnected position and
cannot be racked-in.

Open Earthing Switch

mechanical indicator.

Closed Earthing Switch

mechanical indicator.

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2.2.2 Moving part (LF, Rollarc 400, EVOLIS, CTV1 ) control symbols
LF, Rollarc 400, EVOLIS or CTV1 EasyPact EXE

DD700097.eps
Operation position. Service position

DD700099.eps

“Racked-in” position. Intermediate position

DD700100.eps

“Racked-out” position. Disconnected/test position

DD700098.eps

Insertion / extraction position.

2.3 Recommendations
2.3.1 Installation above the switchboard
All type of equipment installation such as lamp or light are forbidden.

2.3.2 Marking

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION OR ARC FLASH
DM106740.ai

It is strictly forbidden to walk on the parts with this label.

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious
injury.

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION OR ARC FLASH
DM106732.ai

It is strictly forbidden to remove the parts with this label when the
equipment is energized.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious
injury.

2.4 Standard tightening torques

The elastic washers placed on the external sides of the connections and busbars ensure better
distribution of stress induced by the screw torque.

Table for non greased screws and bolts

Screw Torque in Nm
Ø 6 13
Ø 8 28
Ø 10 50
Ø 12 75
Ø 14 120

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2.5 List of bags and accessories

Package Content
Switchboard end and fixing • Switchboard end sheets
• Fixation beams
• Bag of screws and bolts
• Top wireway and cover
Switchboard • 2 cubicle operation cranks
• 10 mm2 wire
• 1 earth fishplate and seal
• Civil engineering guide
• Installation manual
• Operating manual
Civil engineering • Cubicle fastening rails
• Expansion screws
• Bag of screws and bolts
Package (Optional) Content
Tests and inspection • Manual earthing kit
Spare parts • Fuses
Optional accessories • 1 busbar earthing truck
• 1 phase balance testing device
• 1 I and U test lead
• 1 tunnel closure kit
• 1 mobile part extraction tool (ERT or extraction
table)

2.6 Packaging
Content Cubicle packaging Separate packaging
Screws and bolts for:
- Busbar fastening [1] 2
- Busbar shims [1] 2
- Lock associated with the cubicle 1 2
- Lock unit 1 2
- Cubicle fastening on civil engineer. works 1
- Intercubicle fastening 2 1
- Coupling gaskets 2 1
Cable fastening (AD cubicle):
- Flange supports 1
- Flanges 1
Cable floor:
- Bottom plates 1
- Cable support sleeves 1
- Bag of screws and bolts 1 2
- Busbar 1250 A 1 2
- Cable connection brackets 1
- Busbar covers 1 2
- Zero frequence toroids 2 1
- Busbars 2500 A, 3150 A and more 2 1
- Cable compartment 1
- Fan compartment (Functional Unit 3600 A/ 4000 A) 1
[1] In general.

The cable boxes installation drawings can be provided upon request:

AD1: AAV8094101
AD2: AAV8900201
AD3: BBV1456801.

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3. Dimensions and weights

3.1 AD, CL-GL, TT cubicles

3.1.1  ubicles with 1 CT per phase, internal arcing withstand and Gas Exhaust
C
version (wall-mounted) or no internal arcing
DM106741.eps

MCset MCset MCset

H
MCset

MCset

MCset

255
W D
AD1 AD2 AD3 AD1 , AD2 , AD3 (2500 A) AD3 (3150 A) AD3 (3600 A - 4000 A)
DM106742.eps

DM106743.eps

MCset MCset MCset MCset MCset MCset

MCset

MCset

MCset

MCset

MCset
MCset

CL1 - GL1 CL2 - GL2 CL3 - GL3 CL - GL (2500) CL - GL (3150/3600/4000)

DM106744.eps

DM106745.eps

MCset
MCset

MCset MCset
MCset

MCset

TT1 TT2 TT1, TT2

Boxes for 3600 A / 4000 A

Dimensions AD1 AD2 AD3 CL1 CL2 CL3 TT1 TT2

(2500 A) (3150 A) (3600 A) (2500 A) (3150 A) (3600 A)

(4000 A) (4000 A)
Width (mm) W 570 700 900 900 900 570 x 2 700 x 2 900 x 2 900 x 2 900 x 2 570 700
Height (mm) H [1]
2300 2300 2300 2300 2445 2300 2300 2300 2300 2445 2300 2300
Depth (mm) D 1550 1550 1550 1700 1700 1550 1550 1550 1700 1700 1550 1550
Weight (kg) 850 [2]
1000 1300 1700 1760 650 x 2 750 x 2 850 x 2 1250 x 2 1310 x 2 500 550
Weight (kg) of VT 120 130 130 130 130 120 130 130 130 130 120 130
compartment
[1] This dimension excludes cable flanges as well as any compartments placed under the cubicle.
[2] Maximum fully fitted weight.

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3.1.2 Cubicles with 1 CT per phase, internal arcing withstand on 4 sides

DM106788.eps
DM106787.eps

H
MCset MCset MCset
MCset

MCset

MCset
255
W D
AD1 AD2 AD3 AD1, AD2, AD3

DM106789.eps
DM106742.eps

MCset MCset MCset MCset MCset MCset

MCset

MCset

MCset

MCset

MCset
MCset

CL1 - GL1 CL2 - GL2 CL3 - GL3 CL1 - GL1, CL2 - GL2, CL3 - GL3

DM106744.eps

DM106790.eps

MCset
MCset

MCset MCset
MCset

MCset

TT1 TT2 TT1, TT2

Boxes for 3600 A / 4000 A

Dimensions AD1 AD2 AD3 CL1 CL2 CL3 TT1 TT2

(2500 A) (3150 A) (3600 A) (2500 A) (3150 A) (3600 A)
(4000 A) (4000 A)
Width (mm) W 570 700 900 900 900 570 x 2 700 x 2 900 x 2 900 x 2 900 x 2 570 700
Height (mm) H [1]
2300 2300 2300 2300 2445 2300 2300 2300 2300 2445 2300 2300
Depth (mm) D 1725 1725 1725 1725 1725 1725 1725 1725 1725 1725 1725 1725
Weight (kg) [2]
850 1000 1300 1700 1760 650 x 2 750 x 2 850 x 2 1250 x 2 1310 x 2 500 550
Weight (kg) of VT 120 130 130 130 130 120 130 130 130 130 120 130
compartment
[1] This dimension excludes cable flanges as well as any compartments placed under the cubicle.
[2] Maximum fully fitted weight.

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3.1.3  ubicles with 2 CTs per phase, internal arcing withstand and Gas Exhaust
C
version (wall-mounted) or no internal arcing

DM106792.eps
DM106791.eps

H
MCset MCset MCset
MCset

MCset

MCset
255
W W
AD1 AD2 AD3 AD1, AD2, AD3

Boxes for 3600 A / 4000 A

Dimensions AD1 AD2 AD3

(2500 A) (3150 A) (3600 A/4000 A)

Width (mm) W 570 700 900 900 900

Height[1] (mm) H 2300 2300 2300 2300 2445
Depth (mm) D 1700 1700 1700 1700 1700
Weight[2] (kg) 900 1050 1350 1750 1810
Weight (kg) of VT 120 130 130 130 130
compartment
[1] This dimension excludes cable flanges as well as any compartments placed under the cubicle.
[2] Maximum fully fitted weight.

3.1.4  ubicles with 2 CTs per phase, internal arcing withstand on 4 sides
C
(installed in the middle of the room, no wall-mounting)
DM106791.eps

DM106788.eps

MCset MCset MCset

H
MCset

MCset

MCset

255
W
D
AD1 AD2 AD3 AD1, AD2, AD3

Boxes for 3600 A / 4000 A

Dimensions AD1 AD2 AD3

(2500 A) (3150 A) (3600 A/4000 A)
Width (mm) W 570 700 900 900 900
Height[1] (mm) H 2300 2300 2300 2300 2445
Depth (mm) D 1725 1725 1725 1725 1725
Weight[2] (kg) 950 1110 1400 1800 1800
Weight (kg) of VT compartment 120 130 130 130 130
[1] This dimension excludes cable flanges as well as any compartments placed under the cubicle.
[2] Maximum fully fitted weight.

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3.2 Cubicle fitted with IPX1/IPX2 roofs

(e.g.: AD1 with internal arcing withstand on 4 sides)

W D D
DM106793.eps

MCset H
MCset

MCset
MCset

IPX1/2 IPX1 IPX2

Dimensions AD1 IPX1 AD1 IPX2

Width (mm) W 570 570
Height (mm) H 2732 2732
Depth (mm) D tunnel 1815 2485

3.3 DI2 cubicle

3.3.1 Rear anti-arcing cubicle, internal arcing withstand on 3 or 4 sides
W D
DM106794.eps

H
MCset
MCset

DI2 (3 sides) (4 sides)

Dimensions DI2
Internal arcing
Internal arcing
withstand on 3 sides
withstand on 4 sides
and no internal arcing
Width (mm) W 700 700
Height (mm) H 2300 2300
Depth (mm) D 1550 1725
Weight (kg) 750 800

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3.4 RHB, RHC cubicles

3.4.1  ubicles with 1 CT per phase, internal arcing withstand on 4 sides
C
(installation in the middle of the room, no wall-mounting)
DM106796.eps

DM106797.eps
H
MCset MCset MCset
MCset

MCset

MCset

W W
RHB1, RHC1 RHB2, RHC2 RHB3 RHB3

Boxes for 3600 A / 4000 A

Dimensions RHB1 RHB2 RHB3 (2500 A) RHB3 (3150 A) RHB3
RHC1 RHC1 RHC2 RHC2 RHC3 (2500 A) RHC3 RHC3 (3150 A)
2 cables max. 3 to 4 cables 2 cables max. 3 to 4 cables 2 cables max. 3 to 4 cables 2 cables max. (3600 A)
per phase per phase per phase per phase per phase per phase per phase (4000 A)
Width (mm) W 570 570 700 700 900 900 900 900
Height (mm) H 2300 2300 2300 2300 2300 2300 2300 2750
Depth (mm) D 2000 2275 2000 2275 2000 2275 2000 (RHB3) 2000
2275 (RHC3)
Weight[1] (kg) 950 950 1100 1100 1400 1400 1800 1820
Weight (kg) of VT 120 120 130 130 130 130 130 130
compartment
[1] Maximum fully fitted weight.

3.4.2  ubicles with 2 CTs per phase, internal arcing withstand on 4 sides
C
(installation in the middle of the room, no wall-mounting)
DM106796.eps

DM106797.eps

H
MCset MCset MCset
MCset

MCset

MCset

W W
RHB1, RHC1 RHB2, RHC2 RHB3 RHB3
Boxes for 3600 A / 4000 A
Dimensions RHB1 RHB2 RHB3 (2500 A) RHB3 (3150 A) RHB3
RHC1 RHC1 RHC2 RHC2 RHC3 (2500 A) RHC3 RHC3 (3150 A)
2 cables max. 3 to 4 cables 2 cables max. 3 to 4 cables 2 cables max. 3 to 4 cables 2 cables max. (3600 A)
per phase per phase per phase per phase per phase per phase per phase (4000 A)
Width (mm) W 570 570 700 700 900 900 900 900
Height (mm) H 2300 2300 2300 2300 2300 2300 2300 2750
Depth (mm) D 2000 2275 2000 2275 2000 2275 2000 (RHB3) 2000
2275 (RHC3)
Weight[1] (kg) 1000 1000 1150 1150 1450 1450 1850 1820
Weight (kg) of VT 120 120 130 130 130 130 130 130
compartment
[1] Maximum fully fitted weight.
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3.5 Transition enclosure MTP (Motorpact transition enclosure)

This enclosure is factory-mounted to the right or left of an MCset (depends on switchboard
configuration).
For more details, please refer to the “MOTORPACT civil engineering guide: 46032-700-07A”.
DM106938.eps

W D

Dimensions MTP
1250 A 2500 A 3150 A
Width (mm) W 375 375 375
Height (mm) H 2300 2300 2300
Depth (mm) D 1550 1550 1550
Weight (kg) 240 275 310

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4. Handling instructions
WARNING
HAZARD OF EQUIPMENT TIP OVER OR TILT
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Handle the equipement with utmost caution.
• Keep the cubicle in vertical orientation while handling.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment
damage.

4.1 Land packaging

4.1.1 Functional Unit
DM106798.eps

MCset
MCset

4.2 Packaging of maritime expedition (shipping)

4.2.1 Functional unit
DM106799.eps

4.2.2 Cubicles packed by threes

DM106800.eps

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4.3 Handling using a sling

4.3.1 Functional Unit with circuit-breaker

DM106801.eps

y 10° y 60° y 60°

4.4 Handling by rolling

y 5°
DM106802.eps
DM106821.eps

DM106832.eps
DM106833.eps

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4.5 Storage
Store the devices in their original packaging, placed on dry ground or on a material insulating it from
humidity.

DM106820.eps

55°C

25 °C

If the cubicle was stored:

• between 6 and 12 months, perform basic level preventive maintenance to ensure a correct
cubicle and withdrawable devices operation.
• beyond 12 months, contact your Schneider Electric Service local representative for check-up.
After unpacking, check the cubicle carefully for:
• absence of broken or damaged parts
• absence of condensation marks or droplets
• absence of visible degradation (color change, rust, deposits, etc.).
In case of any degradation detected, the cubicle can not be installed.

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5. Installation and operation recommendation

5.1 Aging
The switchgear’s resistance to aging in an MV substation depends on 3 main factors:
1/ The necessity of correct implementation of connections:
New cold retractable or slip-on technology offers ease of installation that favours resistance over
time.
Their design allows them to used in polluted environments with harsh climatic conditions.
2/ Impact of the relative humidity factor:
Installing a heating device is essential in climates with high relative humidity levels and major
temperature differences.
Ensure that draughts and / or thermal shocks are avoided in all cubicle compartments in order to
avoid the creation of dew points (sources of partial discharges).
The equipment must be installed in conformity with the relevant IEC standard.
Outside of these normal usage conditions, we recommend contacting Schneider Electric to
determine the operations to be carried out as well as their frequency according to the actual service
conditions.
3/ Electrical room ventilation control:

CAUTION
HAZARD OF EQUIPMENT OVERHEATING
Grid size need to be suited to the power dissipated in the substation.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.

The grids need to be placed exclusively in the vicinity of the transformer, in order to avoid air
circulation on the LV switchboard.

5.2 Operation and maintenance

It is strongly advised to periodically carry out, (minimun every 2 years approximately), a few
operation cycles on operating devices.
Outside normal conditions of use, (between -5°C and 40°C , absence of dust, corrosive gas, etc.),
it is recommended to examine, with our Schneider Electric services center, the steps to be taken, in
order to ensure correct operation of the installation.
After 6 to 12 month operations, we recommend you to check the busbars and MV cable connection
torque.
It should be done with a calibrated torque wrench, adjust to lower torque compare to values
indicated in page 4.
If no issues are detected and if the busbars and cable connections haven’t been modified, it will not
be necessary to do again this check.
In case of disassembly, the elastic contact washers must be changed and replaced by new ones
supplied by Schneider Electric.
Our service centre is at your disposal at any time:
• to diagnose the installation,
• to offer, suitable maintenance operations,
• to offer maintenance contracts,
• to offer adaptations.
An MCset 17.5 kV Maintenance and Services guide is available.
It gives practical information on:
• maintaining the equipment in good operation,
• ensuring that the equipment is safe during all installation, repair and service operations.
DEAI03EN/ART833121
DEAI03FR/ART833120

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Version 3600/4000 A
NOTICE
HAZARD OF DEGRADED EQUIPMENT PERFORMANCE
We strongly recommend that you clean the ventilation grids A and B regularly (every 2 years) for
version 3600 A / 4000 A:
• A: standard grids
• B: grids only on RHB version.
A fan monitoring system need to be installed with the cubicle control and monitoring devices to
ensure permanent operation.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

B A
DM106803.eps

Permanent operation of the following need to be guaranteed:

Cubicles types Fans quantity
3600 A 4000 A
AD3, CL3 1 2
RHB3 2 4

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6. Floor finishing and cubicle fastening

6.1 Surface condition

Floor flatness is such that a 2 meter rule moved over all surfaces and in all directions, does not
display a difference of more than 5 mm.

6.2 Floor quality

The floor must have a compression withstand u 33 MPa to roll the extraction tool on it without any
damage.

6.3 Description of installation rails and accessories

For the cubicle fastening, take this equipment from the civil engineering package of the switchboard
packaging.
DM106804.eps

A B C

Standard civil engineering: Earthquake resistant civil engineering:

• 1 rail section A (length 2m) • 2 rails sections A (length 2m)
• 4 expansion pins B • 8 expansion pins B
• 2 fastening shims C. • 4 fastening shims C.

6.4 P
 lacing and adjusting on non earthquake resistant civil
engineering works
6.4.1 Preparation
Drill a hole in the floor and installation rails.

14 ± 2
DM106805.eps

Ø 14

55

2000

100 600 600 600 100

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6.4.2 Placing the installation rails

Place and fix the rails to the floor using the supplied expansion pins, screws and washers.
Cut the last rail to the required length.

DM106806.eps

6.4.3 Individual condition to respect for each rail

NOTICE
HAZARD OF INCORRECT INSTALLATION
Do not bend the rail on installation.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.
DM106807.eps

CAUTION
HAZARD OF INCORRECT EQUIPMENT OPERATING
For the correct installation of cubicles, it is advised to comply with a tolerance of ±0.2 cm/m and
a max. gap of ±10 mm/10 m on the length of the switchboard.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.

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Longitudinal adjustment: using a water or bubble level and using shims before tightening the
screws.

DM106808.eps

Transversal adjustment: using a bubble level and using shims before tightening the screws.
DM106809.eps

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6.5 P
 lacing and adjusting on earthquake resistant civil
engineering works
6.5.1 Preparation
This preparation remains an example of anchoring.
For seismic applications, the anchorage must be designed and sized for the given installation taking
into account the site loads, the floor material and dimensions and the anchorage type.
Also, a slab space reserved at the Functional Unit is better than a slab space over all civil
engineering.
Drill a hole in the floor and rails.
DM106810.eps

1384 70 ± 2

Ø 14 Ø 14

55 55

2000

100 300 300 300 300 300 300 100

6.5.2 Placing the installation rails

Place and fix the rails to the floor using the supplied expansion, screws and washers.
Cut the last rail to the required length.
DM106811.eps

Individual condition to respect between installation rails.

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6.5.3 Individual condition to respect for both rails

NOTICE
HAZARD OF INCORRECT INSTALLATION
• Do not bend the rail on installation.
• The rails need to be leveled very well because there is no level adjustement at the back in this
case.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.
DM106807.eps

CAUTION
HAZARD OF INCORRECT EQUIPMENT OPERATING
For the correct installation of cubicles, it is advised to comply with a tolerance of ±0.2 cm/m and
a max. gap of ±10 mm/10 m on the length of the switchboard.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.

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Carry out longitudinal and transversal adjustments

There are several methods for flatness adjustment and checking; the accuracy depends on the
level tool (water or bubble level, or a high precision device such as a laser).

DM106795.eps

360°

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7. Installation instructions

7.1 Unpacking cubicles

NOTICE
HAZARD OF FUNCTIONAL UNIT DAMAGE
To avoid damaging the Functional Unit front panel components, leave the protection foam in
place until the switchboard is in the operation phase.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

The preparation of cubicles must be carried out on the premises where they will be installed.
Remove the 4 handling lugs (1 and 2).
The circuit-breakers are delivered in cubicles in a racked-out position.
Unpack the functional unit by removing the wooden columns (8 screws), then the plastic cover.
Remove the cubicle packaging.
2

1
DM106813.eps

7.2 Placing cubicles in a switchboard

7.2.1 Assembling, adjusting and fastening
Note: place switchboard cubicles according to front panel drawings and the single-line diagram.

Start by placing the cubicle located in the middle of the switchboard (except in the case of an
extension of the existing switchboard) then place the cubicles on either side of it, according to the
Civil Engineering Guide indications.

1 bag of non earthquake resistant civil engineering screws and bolts n° 51236072F0:
Depending on the type of civil engineering, take the following from the hardware bags.
Rear adjustment accessories: Front fastening accessories:
A. 4 x HM12 nuts F. 2 hook head bolts
B. 2 quick cage nuts G. 2 fastening shims
C. 5 flat washers H. Rubber anti-vibration plate.
D. 4 x (HM12x70) screws
E. 2 support rail
DM106940.eps

C
B
D

H A

F
E
G

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1 bag of earthquake resistant civil engineering screws and bolts n° 51236075F0:

NOTICE
HAZARD OF INCORRECT INSTALLATION
Cubicle «X» must not impede cubicle "X+1" and vice versa with respect to overall dimensions.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

Depending on the electrical load, if a cubicle is found to be raised after the next one is installed,
there is a risk of vibrations.

Rear fastening accessories:

H. 2 hook head bolts
K. 2 fastening shims.

Front fastening accessories:

H. 2 hook head bolts
J. 2 fastening shims.
DM106941.eps

7.2.2 Placing above the maintenance space

NOTICE
HAZARD OF INCORRECT INSTALLATION
Do not remove any part of the cubicle.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

Note: placing can be carried out by lifting or rolling.

DM106814.eps

y 10° y 60°

MCset
MCset

Placement of the cubicle Placement of the cubicle

by lifting. by rolling.

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7.2.3 Adjusting cubicles on standard civil engineering works

NOTICE
HAZARD OF INCORRECT INSTALLATION
Cubicle «X» must not impede cubicle "X+1" and vice versa with respect to overall dimensions.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

The operations described here after, must only be carried out once the cubicle is positioned on civil
engineering works.

1. P
 osition the support steel shim A and 2. P
 lace the 2 quick cage nuts C at the rear of the
the rubber anti-vibration shim B at the cubicle, from underneath the cubicle.
rear of the cubicle from the maintenance
space.
DM106815.eps

A B
C

Depending on the load, if a cubicle is found to be raised after the next one is installed, there is
a risk of vibrations.

3. P
 lace the lock nut D on each screw 4. L
 ift the rear of the cubicle by screwing the 2
E, place washer F, then screw the screws to level the cubicle.
actuators in the quick cage nuts C.
DM106816.eps

E
D
F

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7.2.4 Fastening to the floor on standard civil engineering works

Note: if the cubicle is provided with VT’s, they must be removed, refer to the operating manual
(MFR 6119301), the chapter on "Access to the main circuit compartments".

DM106817.eps
G F

G F

Pick from the hardware bag.

Place the screws at the front of the cubicle and tighten them.

7.2.5 Fastening to the floor one earthquake resistant civil engineering works

NOTICE
HAZARD OF INCORRECT INSTALLATION
Cubicle «X» must not impede cubicle "X+1" and vice versa with respect to overall dimensions.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

Depending on the load, if a cubicle is found to be raised after the next one is installed, there is a
risk of vibrations.

Note: if the cubicle is provided with VT’s, they must be removed, refer to the operating manual
(MFR 6119301), the chapter on "Access to the main circuit compartments".
DM106827.eps

H
K H

Pick from the two hardware bags.

Place the screws at the rear of the cubicle and tighten them.
DM106828.eps

J H

J H

Pick from the two hardware bags.

Place the screws at the front of the cubicle and tighten them.
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7.3 Coupling of cubicles

7.3.1 Installing the inter cubicle gasket

DM106829.eps

Place the self-adhesive inter cubicle gasket along the full height of the right side of the cubicle,
except on the top wireway of the cubicle.
This operation is not necessary for the cubicle at the right extremity of the switchboard.
Install the second cubicle on the floor as described before. Level the second cubicle if provided with
leveling screws. Assemble the 2 cubicles together (11 fastening points).
Access to the fastening points:
• Refer to chapter on "Access to the main circuit compartments" in the Instruction for Use and
Maintenance (MFR 6119301).
• Please refer to "Removing the mobile part transportation devices".

7.3.2 Assembling cubicles

NOTICE
HAZARD OF INCORRECT INSTALLATION
Remove the lifting rings and its associated cage nuts before assembly.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

A. Assembly of HM8 x 30 screws + M8 washers and HM8 nut.

B. Assembly of HM8 x 16 screws + M8 washers and M8 cage nuts.
DM106830.eps

C. Assembly of HM6 x 16 screws + M6 washers and HM6 nut + M6 washers.

AFLR Internal Arc option:

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D. Assembly of 6 screws H M8 + M8 washers + HM8 nuts + M8 washers.

DM106831.eps

7.3.3 Assembling a MOTORPACT cubicle / MTP transition enclosure

Left-hand assembly
DM106818.eps

rpact MT
P
Moto E
MCset

MCset

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Right-hand assembly

DM106819.eps

P Mo
MT tor
pa
ct
E
MCset
MCset

Implementation:
1. Disassemble the transition enclosure E front and rear panel
2. Open the top and bottom front doors of the Motorpact
3. Remove the central front cover D of MOTORPACT by removing the 4 screws
4. Remove the rear panels of the MOTORPACT compartments: please refer to manual (46032-
700-08B), Installation guide
5. Install screws A, nuts B and washers C as shown.
DM106866.eps

C
A B

Motorpact MTP

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7.4 Rack-in check

Each time a cubicle is linked to another one, check that the mobile can be racked-in and locked in
position properly.
For the insertion and rack-in of the mobile part as well as to open the door, refer to the operating
manual (MFR 6119301) in the chapter on "Operation instructions".

7.5 Removing the mobile part transport fixations

To extract the mobile part and to open the door, refer to operating manual in the chapter on
“Operation instructions”.
The operations described here after, must only be carried out once the cubicle has been placed and
secured on the floor.

NOTICE
HAZARD OF EQUIPMENT INCORRECT OPERATION
Do not operate the mobile parts before removing the transport fixations.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

On EasyPact EXE or EVOLIS circuit-breaker

1. Remove the 2 front screws to dissociate the transport fixations.
2. Unlock the circuit breaker and extract it out of the compartment using an extraction table.
3. Remove the top fixation with access via the LV compartment.
4. Remove the second fixation placed on the top of circuit breaker.
DM106939.ai

2
ON
Push

5. Remove the warning label:

DD701058.eps

CAUTION
Remove
yellow locking
transportation
parts before
first use

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On LF circuit breaker
1. Remove the 2 transport fixations (3 screws per fixation)
2. Place the 4 screws and washers to fix the CB front cover. Tightening torque: 8.5 Nm.

DM106834.eps

1 1 2 2

CAUTION
CAUTION
Remove
yellow locking Remove
transportation yellow locking
parts before transportation
first use parts before
first use

3. Remove the warning label:

DD701058.eps

CAUTION
Remove
yellow locking
transportation
parts before
first use

On a ROLLARC/ CTV1 contactor

1. Remove the 2 transport fixations (3 screws per fixation)
2. Place the 4 screws and washers to fix the CB front cover. Tightening torque: 8.5 Nm.
DM106835.eps

2 2

1 1

CAUTION
CAUTION
Remove
yellow locking Remove
transportation yellow locking
parts before transportation
first use parts before
first use

3. Remove the warning label:

DD701058.eps

CAUTION
Remove
yellow locking
transportation
parts before
first use

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7.6 Installing the main earth connection

7.6.1 From the switchboard to the building’s earth
Note: during the installation of the end sheets, punch the knock-outs from the sheets.
For a switchboard with a MOTORPACT cubicle at the end, refer to MOTORPACT installation
manual ref. 46032-700-08.
DM106837.eps

Ø9 x14 20 Ø12

75

Connect the earth bar to the building’s earth at the end of the switchboard, on the right and on the
left, place the specific link with the oblong hole inside the cubicle.
Tighten with a torque of 28 Nm.

7.6.2 Inter-cubicles MCset - MCset and MCset - Transition Enclosure MTP

Note: this connection can be done during the installation of each cubicle or at the end of
switchboard assembly.

The connection is located at the base of the cubicle.

DM106822.eps

A B

MCset MCset
MCset

MCset

1. Pick the self adhesive gasket from the hardware bag.

2. Place this gasket around the link.
DM106838.eps

A B

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3. Install the link by sliding it from cubicle B to 4. Place the bolt and tighten it.
cubicle A. Use only screws HM8x30.
28 Nm tightening torque.
Stick the gasket onto the cubicle sheet as
shown in the above view.
DM106839.eps

DM106840.eps
A B A B

7.6.3 Inter-cubicles Transition enclosure MTP - Motorpact

The connection is located in the middle of the cubicle.

The transition enclosure earth link is installed at the factory.
When connecting it to the Motorpact, simply screw the transition enclosure earth link onto the earth
bar inside the Motorpact.
DM106823.eps

P Mo
MT tor
pa
MCset

ct
MCset

MCset
MCset

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7.7 Installing the electric connections of the busbars and MV

cables
7.7.1 General information
Assemblies with bolts for MV and LV internal equipment.
Screws and bolts to be used:
Class 8.8 according to standard NF E 27 005, i.e. an elastic limit, Re ­630 MPa.
Connection maintenance:
During downtime, check the connection torque with a torque wrench.
In the case of disassembly, change the elastic washers.
Note: to carry out the following preliminary switchboard operations refer to operating manual
(MFR 6119301) the chapter on "Access to the main circuit compartments".

7.7.2 Cubicle AD and CL without VT

Preliminary operations to be carried out Placing busbars Placing MV cables
Extraction of the mobile part ❒ ❒ (optional)
Close the Earthing Switch ❒ ❒
Remove the front panel protective cover plates ❒ ❒
Remove the separation plate from between the ❒ (optional)
switchgear compartment (moving part) and the cable ❒
compartment
Remove the busbar access sheet ❒
Remove the manhole sheet ❒

7.7.3 Cubicle AD and CL with fixed VT

Preliminary operations to be carried out Placing busbars Placing MV cables
Extraction of the mobile part ❒ ❒ (optional)
Close the Earthing Switch ❒ ❒
Remove the front panel protective cover plates ❒ ❒
Remove the fixed VTs ❒ ❒
Remove the separation plate from between the ❒ (optional)
switchgear compartment (moving part) and the cable ❒
compartment
Remove the busbar access sheet ❒
Remove the manhole sheet ❒

7.7.4 Cubicle AD and CL with withdrawable VT

Preliminary operations to be carried out Placing busbars Placing MV cables
Extraction of the mobile par ❒ ❒ (optional)
Withdraw the VT fuses ❒ ❒
Close the Earthing Switch ❒ ❒
Remove the front panel protective cover plates ❒ ❒
Remove the withdrawable VTs ❒ ❒
Remove the separation plate from between the ❒ (optional)
switchgear compartment (moving part) and the cable ❒
compartment.
Remove the busbar access sheet ❒
Remove the manhole sheet ❒

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7.7.5 TT cubicle with fixed VTs

Preliminary operations to be carried out Placing busbars Placing MV cables
Remove the front panel protective cover plates ❒ ❒
Remove the fixed VTs ❒ ❒
Remove the separation plate from between the ❒ (optional)
switchgear compartment (moving part) and the cable ❒
compartment.
Remove the busbar access sheet ❒
Remove the manhole sheet ❒

7.7.6 TT cubicle with withdrawable VT

Preliminary operations to be carried out Placing busbars Placing MV cables
Withdraw VT fuses ❒ ❒
Close the Earthing Switch ❒ ❒
Remove the front panel protective cover plates ❒ ❒
Remove withdrawable VTs ❒ ❒
Remove the separation plate from between the ❒ (optional)
switchgear compartment (moving part) and the cable ❒
compartment.
Remove the busbar access sheet ❒
Remove the manhole sheet ❒

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7.8 Installing busbars

This connection is done during the installation of each cubicle.
Access the busbars through the cubicle side. If this is not possible, access through the interior of
the cubicle (refer to operating manual (MFR 6119301) the chapter on "Access to the main circuit
compartments").
Retrieve:
• The main busbar in the cubicle packaging
• The busbar shims and hardware bag in the cubicle packaging.
Place the busbar between the 2 previously assembled cubicles (refer to chapter on "Principle of
assembling busbars").
Tighten the fixation screws from the head side: 50 Nm tightening torque.
Repeat these operations each time a switchboard cubicle is placed.

7.8.1 Principle of assembling busbars

1250 A busbars
Bag of 1250 A busbars: 03407033F0.
DM106841.eps

C D B E D F

A. Top view of busbars D. Conical contact washer

B. 1 x (100 x 8) bar per phase E. Flat washer
C. Nut F. M10 x 40 screws.

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2500 A busbars
Bag of 2500 A busbars: 03407034F0.
DM106842.eps

D
F
G H

C D G E
H

A. Top view of busbarss E. Flat washer

B. 2 x (100 x 8) per phase F. M10 x 55 screws
C. Nut G. 3 holes shim
D. Conical contact washer H. 6 holes shim.

Evolis HP 3150 A busbars

Bag of 3150 A busbars: 51237530FA.
DM106843.eps

C C

D E C E F

A. Top view of busbarss D. Nut

B. 4 riser busbars E. Conical contact washer
C. 3 x (100 x 8) per phase F. M10 x 85 screws.

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3150 A busbars
Bag of 3150 A busbars: 03407035F0.
DM106844.eps

D
G H
F

C D G E
H
A. Top view of busbarss E. Flat washer
B. 3 x (100 x 8) per phase F. M10 x 70 screws
C. Nut G. 3 holes shim
D. Conical contact washer H. 6 holes shim.
4000 A busbars
Bag of 4000 A busbars: 51237530F0.
A
DM106846.eps

G
B

D G H H

C D H E F
A. Top view of busbars E. Flat washer
B. 4 x (100 x 8) per phase F. M10 x 85 screws (special)
C. Nut G. 3 holes shim
D. Conical contact washer H. 6 holes shim.
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7.8.2 Cover assembly principle (depending on needs)

Assembly the covers with clips
Retrieve: from the cubicle packaging, the covers.
1. Place the half-covers on the main busbar 2. Close the covers on the bars.
connections.
DM106847.eps

Click!

1 2

Click!

Note: for mounting the covers with wire ties, please refer to ""Assembly of the covers with wire
ties", page 49.

7.9 Installing busbars between MTP and the MOTORPACT cubicle

1250 A busbars
MOTORPACT MOTORPACT
DM106848.eps

to the right to the left

E
A B
C D

A B C G
A B
C D A
E B
H
F

A. Nut E. 1 x (76 x 9,5) per phase

B. Contact washer F. 2 holes shim
C. Flat washer G. M10 x 60 screws
D. M10 x 40 screws H. 1 hole shim.
Note: for phase 3, the connection bar on the transition enclosure side is fastened to an insulator
support.
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2500 A busbars
MOTORPACT MOTORPACT

DM106849.eps
to the right to the left

E
A B
C D

A B C G
A B A
E
C D B
F

A. Nut E. 2 x (76 x 9,5) per phase

B. Contact washer F. 1 hole shim
C. Flat washer G. M10 x 70 screws.
D. M10 x 55 screws

Note: for phase 3, the connection bar on the transition enclosure side is fastened to an insulator
support.

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3150 A busbars
MOTORPACT MOTORPACT

DM106850.eps
to the right to the left

E
A B
C D

A A B C G
A B
C D B
E F

A. Nut E. 3 x (76 x 9,5) per phase

B. Contact washer F. 1 hole shim
C. Flat washer G. M10 x 80 screws.
D. M10 x 70 screws
Note: for phase 3, the connection bar on the transition enclosure side is fastened to an insulator
support.

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7.9.1 Optional insulated busbars

Assembling the covers:
MTP - Top views

DM106851.eps
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3

A A A

A. Install a wire tie around the busbar, inside the cover (used to block the cover in position)
B. Close the cover with wire ties
C. Close the cover with the clips
D. Fit the entire cover assembly with clips.
For cover assembly, refer to the chapter “Cover mounting principle”.

Assembly of the covers with wire ties

1. P
 osition the half-covers on the busbar 2. C
 lose the covers on the bars by tightening
connection. the wire ties through the notches.
DM106852.eps

1 2

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7.10 Placing MV cables on AD cubicle

7.10.1 General information
An explanation is given for all types of cables.

Retrieve: from the cubicle packaging, floor plates, cable support and hardware bag.
To access the interior of a cubicle, refer to the operating manual (MFR 6119301) the chapter on
"Access to the main circuit compartments".
DM106853.eps

A B

Cut cable glands according to the number Install them around the cables.
and diameter of cables. Refer to manufacturer instructions for cable
A. 3 single-pole cables termination.
B. 1 three-pole cable.

7.10.2 MV cable maintenance on AD cubicle

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION OR ARC FLASH
• Make sure that the cable dielectric insulation does not contact any grounded metal parts or
other phases.
• The grounded metallic support must be in contact with the external protective cable sheath.
• Only qualified personnel are to perform cable terminations and cable installation. Workers
must be aware and understand the hazards involved in working with medium voltage circuits.
Neglecting fundamental installation requirements may lead to personal injury, as well as
damage to electrical equipment or other property.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

Successively assemble, after having installed a row of cables:

- Cable support
- Flanges
- Floor plates.
Fix the flange support under the floor, after placing the cables vertical to their attachment bracket.
Only qualified personnel are to perform cable terminations and cable installation. Workers must be
aware and understand the hazards involved in working with medium voltage circuits. Neglecting
fundamental installation requirements may lead to personal injury, as well as damage to electrical
equipment or other property.

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1. P
 osition the cable and its grommet correctly 2. F
 ix and press the flange support against the
between the sheets A. cable under the cubicle floor.

DM106854.eps

A A

3. Block the cables with half-flanges. 4. Reassemble bottom plates.

5. Fill in the openings that have not been used
with uncut cable glands.
DM106855.eps

7.10.3 Cable termination height

DM106856.eps

Type of cubicle Configuration H (mm)

AD1 - AD2 630 A LV toroids 621
1 set of 3 CTs 454
2 sets of 3 CTs 438
1250 A LV toroids 621
1 set of 3 CTs 454
2 sets of 3 CTs 438
AD3 1250 A 1 set of 3 CTs 477
2 sets of 3 CTs 459
2500 A 1 set of 3 CTs 428
2 sets of 3 CTs 428
3150 A 1 set of 3 CTs 404
3600 A/ 4000 A 1 set of 3 CTs 653

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7.10.4 Surge arrester

Removing
In the case of an AD1 or AD2 cubicle fitted with a surge arrester, access to the cable compartment
through the front requires removal of the surge arrester assembly.

1. Remove the surge arrester connection

2. Remove the insulator support.
DM106857.eps

Installing
Carry out the operations in the reverse order of removal.
DM106858.eps

B
1 1
E

2 2

2 2

Tightening torque
B: 50 Nm
E: 20 Nm.

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7.10.5 Single-pole or three-pole cable without toroid CT

NOTICE
HAZARD OF OVERVOLTAGE ON THE SURGE ARRESTERS
• Carry out dielectric test before connecting the surge arresters.
• For the connection of surge arresters, refer to chapter on "Surge arresters".
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

AD1 and AD2, 1, 2 or 3 cables per phase

DM106859.eps

An explanation is given for one phase.

Do the same for the two other phases.
Retrieve: in the cubicle packaging, the bracket
and the hardware.

A • Drill a hole in bracket A according to the

cable head to be connected.
• Place and fix bracket A.
DM106860.eps

• Connect the cables.

 pply standard tightening torque depending
A
on the diameter of the bolt.
The cable support is installed after the row of
B cable is installed (please refer to chapter on
"MV cable maintenance on AD cubicle").
A Surge arresters should be removed before
dielectric testing.

B: 50 Nm tightening torque.

Note: assembly sequence of the bolts for the bracket:

1. M10 x 30 screws
2. M10 washer
3. M10 nuts.
DM106867.eps

• Place and fix brackets A, C and D.

B: 50 Nm tightening torque.
B
• Connect the cables.
A Apply standard tightening torque depending
on the diameter of the bolt.
C D The cable support is installed after the row of
1 cable is installed (please refer to chapter on
"MV cable maintenance on AD cubicle").
Surge arresters should be removed before
2 dielectric testing.

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AD3, 1 to 4 cables per phase

DM106861.eps
93

110

130

118

Remove the bars. Drill a hole in the bars according to the cable
heads to be connected.
DM106862.eps

C A

D B

Put back the bars with new washers. Install the cable lugs inside the bars and place the screw
head outside the bars.
Apply standard tightening torque depending on the diameter of the bolt.
Surge arresters should be removed before dielectric testing.

A. Screw Tightening torque:

B. Washer B. 50 Nm
C. Nut E. 20 Nm.
D. Lug.

AD3 3150 A/ 4000 A up to 8 cables per phase

DM106863.eps

93

110

130

118

Remove the bars. Drill a hole in the bars according to the cable
heads to be connected.

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DM106864.eps
B

C
A E

B
D

Put back the bars with new washers. Install the cable lugs inside the bars and place the screw
head outside the bars.
Apply standard tightening torque depending on the diameter of the bolt.
Surge arresters should be removed before dielectric testing.

A. Screw
B. Washer Tightening torque:
C. Nut B. 50 Nm
D. Lug. E. 20 Nm.

7.10.6 Single-pole cable with toroid CT on cubicle AD1 and AD2

NOTICE
HAZARD OF OVERVOLTAGE ON THE SURGE ARRESTERS
• Carry out dielectric test before connecting the surge arresters.
• For the connection of surge arresters, refer to chapter on "Surge arresters".
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

AD1 and AD2, 1 or 2 cables per phase

The explanation is given for one phase.
Do the same for the two other phases.

Retrieve: in package of the cubicle packaging, links A and hardware.

1. D
 rill a hole in link A according to the cable 2. Place and fix link A.
head to be connected. 50 Nm tightening torque.
DM106868.eps

DM106869.eps

3 1

2 2

A
A

Note: assembly sequence of the bolts for the

link:
1. M10 x 30 screws
2. M10 washers
3. M10 nuts.

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AD1 1 cable per phase

The explanation is given for one phase.
Do the same for the two other phases.
1. Place phase 2 cable in the toroid. 2. Connect the cables on the link.

DM106870.eps

DM106871.eps
3 1

2 2

Note: assembly sequence of the bolts for the

cable heads:
1. M10 x 30 screws
2. M10 washers
3. M10 nuts.

Apply standard tightening torque

depending on the diameter of the bolt.

Surge arresters should be removed before

dielectric testing.
The cable support is installed after the row of
cable is installed (please refer to chapter on
"MV cable maintenance on AD cubicle").

AD2 1 cable per phase

1. Place the cables through the toroids. 2. Connect the cables.
DM106873.eps
DM106872.eps

3 1

2 2

Note: assembly sequence of the bolts for the

cable heads:
1. M10 x 30 screws
2. M10 washer
3. M10 nuts.

Apply standard tightening torque

depending on the diameter of the bolt.

Surge arresters should be removed before

dielectric testing.
After having installed a row of cables, then
assemble the support flange (please refer to
chapter on "MV cable maintenance on AD
cubicle").
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AD2 2 cables per phase / AD3 2 cables per phase

1. Place the cables through the toroids. 2. Connect the cables.

DM106874.eps

DM106875.eps
3 1

2 2

Note: assembly sequence of the bolts for the

cable heads:
1. M10 x 30 screws
2. M10 washer
3. M10 nuts.

Apply standard tightening torque

depending on the diameter of the bolt.

Surge arresters should be removed before

dielectric testing.
After having installed a row of cables, then
assemble the support flange (please refer to
chapter on "MV cable maintenance on AD
cubicle").

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7.11 Placing MV cables on RHC cubicle

7.11.1 General information
An explanation is given for all types of cables.

Retrieve: from the cubicle packaging, floor plates, cable support and hardware bag.
To access the interior of a cubicle, refer to the operating manual (MFR 6119301) the chapter on
"Access to the main circuit compartments".

1. C
 ut cable glands according to the number 2. Install them through the cables.
and diameter of cables.
A. 3 single-pole cables Refer to manufacturer instructions for
B. 1 single-pole cable. cable termination.
DM106853.eps

A B

7.11.2 MV cable maintenance on RHC cubicle

Successively assemble, after having installed a row of cables:
- Cable support
- Flanges
- Cables glands plates.
Fix the cable support to the roof after the cables are well placed vertical.
Please refer to chapter on 'MV cable maintenance on AD cubicle' for installation instructions.
DM106876.eps

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7.11.3 Single-pole or three-pole cable without toroid CT

NOTICE
HAZARD OF OVERVOLTAGE ON THE SURGE ARRESTERS
• Carry out dielectric test before connecting the surge arresters.
• For the connection of surge arresters, refer to chapter on "Surge arresters".
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

RHC3 1250 A, RHC1 and RHC2 1, 2 or 3 cables per phase

An explanation is given for one phase. Do the same for the two other phases.
Retrieve: in the cubicle packaging, the bracket and the hardware bag.
1. D
 rill a hole in bracket A according to 2. Place and fix brackets A and C.
the cable head to be connected. 3. Connect the cables.
DM106859.eps

DM106877.eps
3

2
1

A C
A
B

B: 50 Nm tightening torque.
Note: assembly sequence of the bolts for the
bracket fixation:
1. M10 x 30 screws
2. M10 washer
3. M10 nuts.
Apply standard tightening torque depending
on the diameter of the bolt.
The cable support is installed after the row of
cable is installed (please refer to chapter on "MV
cable maintenance on RHC cubicle").

RHC3 1250 A and RHC2 4 cables per phase

An explanation is given for one phase. Do the same for the two other phases.
Retrieve: in the cubicle packaging, the bracket and the hardware bag.
1. Drill a hole in bracket A according to 2. Place and fix brackets A.
the cable head to be connected. 3. Connect the cables.
DM106859.eps

DM106878.eps

A 3

A 2
B 1

B: 50 Nm tightening torque.
Note: assembly sequence of the bolts for the
bracket fixation:
1. M10 x 30 screws
2. M10 washer
3. M10 nuts.
Apply standard tightening torque depending
on the diameter of the bolt.
The cable support is installed after the row of
cable is installed (please refer to chapter on "MV
cable maintenance on RHC cubicle").
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RHC3 2500 A 4 cables per phase

1. Remove the bars. 2. D
 rill a hole in the bars according to the
cable heads to be connected.

DM106879.eps
30

120

120

120

3. Put back the bars with new washers.

DM106692.eps

C A

D B

A. Screw
B. Washer
C. Nut
D. Lug.

Install the cable lugs inside the bars and place the screw heads outside the bars.
Apply standard tightening torque depending on the diameter of the bolt.

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RHC3 3150 A up to 8 cables per phase

1. Remove the bars. 2. D
 rill a hole in the bars according to the
cable heads to be connected.

DM106880.eps
30

130

130

130

30

3. Put back the bars with new washers.

DM106693.eps

C A

B
D

A. Screw
B. Washer
C. Nut
D. Lug.

Install the cable lugs inside the bars and place the screw head outside the bars.
Apply standard tightening torque depending on the diameter of the bolt.Single-pole cable
with toroid CT.

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7.11.4 Single-pole cable with toroid CT

RHC1 1or 2 cables per phase
An explanation is given for one phase.
Do the same for the two other phases.

Retrieve: in the cubicle packaging, the bracket and the screws and bolts.
1. D
 rill a hole in bracket A according 2. Place and fix brackets A.
to the cable head to be connected. 3. Connect the cables.
DM106859.eps

DM106881.eps
A 3

A 2
B 1

B: 50 Nm tightening torque.
Note: assembly sequence of the bolts for the
bracket fixation:
1. M10 x 30 screws
2. M10 washer
3. M10 nuts.
Install the cable lugs inside the bars and place
the screw head outside the bars.
The cable support is installed after the row of
cable is installed (please refer to chapter on
"MV cable maintenance on RHC cubicle").

There are three ways of installing the toroids (according to the width of the cubicles):
1. 1 single-pole cable
2. 1 single-pole cable
3. 2 single-pole cables.
DM106882.eps

Surge arresters should be removed before dielectric testing.

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7.12 MV cable screen earthing

WARNING
HAZARD OF IMPROPER CONNECTION OF THE BRAIDS
Insulated MV cable screen braids must go through the zero sequence toroid before connection to
the switchboard earth bar.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury.

7.12.1 For single-pole or two-pole toroid CT

The braid connection is done inside the cubicle.

7.12.2 For zero frequence toroid

DM106883.eps

DM106884.eps
A B
DM106885.eps

DM106886.eps

C
D

Example of cable installation:

A. 1 three-pole cable 1 cable per phase 3 earthing braids
B. 2 three-pole cables 2 cables per phase 6 earthing braids
C. 3 single-pole cables 1 cable per phase 3 earthing braids
D. 6 single-pole cables 2 cables per phase 6 earthing braids.
DM106887.eps

DM106888.eps

The braid earth connection is done on the switchboard earth bars inside the maintenance space.
Example: one cable per phase, 3 braids to be connected. Two cables per phase, 6 braids to be
connected.

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7.13 LV cable routing and connection

7.13.1 Incoming cables at the end of the switchboard

DM106889.eps

1. R
 emove the roof on each cubicle 2. Remove the cubicle cable troughs.
(6 screws).
DM106890.eps

DM106891.eps

3. P lace the power supply lead cable inside 6. Connect the wiring to the terminal blocks.
the trough. 7. Reassemble the roofing sheets (6 screws
4. Connect the wiring from the power supply per sheet).
lead cable for each cubicle through
the cable glands.
5. Place back the trough.
DM106892.eps

DM106893.eps

7.13.2 Incoming cables through the top, each cubicle

1. R
 emove the small cable sheet on the roof 2. C ut the cable sheet taccording to the
(4 screws) and the roof (6 screws). cables size to go through it.
3. Install the cable glands on the sheet and
the cables.
DM106894.eps

DM106895.eps

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4. Install the cable sheet on the roof (4 screws).

5. Connect the wires to the terminal blocks.Install the roof (6 screws).

DM106896.eps

7.13.3 Incoming cables from the floor, each cubicle

1. Remove the cable trough.
2. Cut according to the number and the diameter of the cables (maximum 5 diameters 20 mm)
at the base of the cable trough.
DM106897.eps

DM106898.eps

3. R
 emove the roof and eventually the top 4. P
 ull the wiring and cable up to the cubicle
cable sheet (6 and 4 screws). top through the troughs.
5. Install the cable trough.
6. Connect the wires on the terminal blocks.
DM106899.eps

DM106900.eps

7. R
 eassemble the roof (6 and 4 screws per
sheet).
DM106899.eps

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Installation instructions of tunnel

Chapter Description Page

7.14 Installing a wall-mounted tunnel and roof 67
7.14.1 IPXX anti-arc tunnel for version up to 3150 A 67
7.14.2 IPXX anti-arc tunnel for versions 3600 A / 4000 A 67
7.14.3 IPX1 roof for version up to 3150 A 68
7.14.4 IPX1 roof for versions 3600 A / 4000 A 68
7.14.5 IPX2 roof for version up to 3150 A 69
7.14.6 IPX2 roof for versions 3600 A / 4000 A 69
7.15 Installing a non wall-mounted tunnel and roof 70
7.15.1 IPXX MCset with EasyPact EXE 70
7.15.2 IPXX anti-arc tunnel for version up to 3150 A 70
7.15.3 IPXX anti-arc tunnel for version 3600 A / 4000 A 71
7.15.4 IPX1 MCset with EasyPact EXE 71
7.15.5 IPX1 roof for version up to 3150 A 72
7.15.6 IPX1 roof for version 3600 A / 4000 A 72
7.15.7 IPX2 MCset with EasyPact EXE 73
7.15.8 IPX2 roof for version up to 3150 A 73
7.15.9 IPX2 roof for versions 3600 A / 4000 A 74
7.15.10 Tunnel end sheets for anti-arc tunnels or IPx1 roofs 74
7.15.11 Tunnel end sheets for anti arc tunnel for version 3600 A/ 4000 A 75
7.15.12 Tunnel end sheets for IPx2 roofs 75
7.16 Specific case: MTP transition, RHB and RHC cubicles 76
7.16.1 Installing a IPXX tunnel on a MTP transition enclosure 75
7.16.2 IPX1 roof on a MTP transition enclosure 77
7.16.3 IPX2 roof on a MTP transition enclosure 77
7.16.4 Tunnel sheets or IPX1/IPX2 roofs for RHB cubicle 78
7.16.5 Tunnel sheets or IPX1/IPX2 roofs for RHC cubicle 78

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7.14 Installing a wall-mounted tunnel and roof

7.14.1 IPXX anti-arc tunnel for version up to 3150 A
A. Front of the cubicle
DM106901.eps

B. HM6 screws
C. HM6 screws + M6 washers and HM6 nuts.
A
1. F irst fix the angle bracket (2) on the wall
using two screws.
2. Fix the sheet (1) onto the cubicle using four
screws (B) for MCset 1 and six screws (B)
for MCset 2 and MCset 3.
3. Fix the roof (3) onto the sheet (1) using two
A screws (C) for MCset 1 and three screws
(C) for MCset 2 and MCset 3.
4. Fix the roof (3) on the angle bracket (2)
using two screws (C).
3 5. Fix the tunnels of each cubicle together.

C B

7.14.2 IPXX anti-arc tunnel for versions 3600 A / 4000 A

A. Front of the cubicle
DM106903.eps

B. HM6 screws
A C. HM6 screws + M6 washers and HM6 nuts.

1. F irst fix the angle bracket (2) on the wall

using two screws.
2. Fix the sheet (1) onto the ventilation box
using four screws (B) for MCset 1 and six
screws (B) for MCset 2 and MCset 3.
A 3. Fix the roof (3) onto the sheet (1) using two
screws (C) for MCset 1 and three screws
(C) for MCset 2 and MCset 3.
4. Fix the roof (3) on the angle bracket (2)
3 using two screws (C).
5. Fix the tunnels of each cubicle together.
1

C B

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7.14.3 IPX1 roof for version up to 3150 A

A. Front of the cubicle
DM106906.eps

B. HM6 screws
C. HM6 screws + M6 washers and HM6 nuts.
D. HM6 screws + M6 sealing washers and
A HM6 nuts.

1. F irst fix the angle bracket (2) on the wall

using two screws.
2. Fix the sheet (1) onto the cubicle using four
3 screws (B) for MCset 1 and six screws (B)
for MCset 2 and MCset 3.
3. Fix the roof (3) onto the sheet (1) using two
D
screws (C) for MCset 1 and three screws
(C) for MCset 2 and MCset 3.
4. Fix the roof (3) on the angle bracket (2)
using two screws (C).
A 5. Fix the tunnels of each cubicle together
using five screws (D).

2 1

C B

7.14.4 IPX1 roof for versions 3600 A / 4000 A

A. Front of the cubicle
DM106908.eps

B. HM6 screws
C. HM6 screws + M6 washers and HM6 nuts.
D. HM6 screws + M6 sealing washers and
A HM6 nuts.

1. F irst fix the angle bracket (2) on the wall

using two screws.
2. Fix the sheet (1) onto the ventilation box
using four screws (B) for MCset 1 and six
3
screws (B) for MCset 2 and MCset 3.
3. Fix the roof (3) onto the sheet (1) using two
screws (C) for MCset 1 and three screws
(C) for MCset 2 and MCset 3.
4. Fix the roof (3) on the angle bracket (2)
A using two screws (C).
5. Fix the tunnels of each cubicle together
using five screws (D).
D
1
2

C B

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7.14.5 PX2 roof for version up to 3150 A

A. Front of the cubicle
DM106911.eps

B. HM6 screws
C. HM6 screws + M6 washers and HM6 nuts
D. HM6 screws + M6 sealing washers and HM6
A
nuts.

1. F irst fix the angle bracket (2) on the wall

using two screws.
2. Fix the sheet (1) onto the cubicle using four
screws (B) for MCset 1 and six screws (B)
for MCset 2 and MCset 3.
3. Fix the feet (4) onto the cubicle using two
screws (B).
A 4. Fix the roof (3) onto the sheet (1) using two
screws (C) for MCset 1 and three screws (C)
for MCset 2 and MCset 3.
D
5. Fix the roof (3) on the feet (4) using two
screws (C) and on the angle bracket (2)
4 using two screws (C).
2 6. Fix the tunnels of each cubicle together
1 using five screws (D).

C B

7.14.6 IPX2 roof for versions 3600 A / 4000 A

A. Front of the cubicle
DM106913.eps

B. HM6 screws
C. HM6 screws + M6 washers and HM6 nuts.
D. HM6 screws + M6 sealing washers and HM6
A nuts.

1. F irst fix the angle bracket (2) on the wall

using two screws.
2. Fix the sheet (1) onto the ventilation box
using four screws (B) for MCset 1 and six
screws (B) for MCset 2 and MCset 3.
3. Fix the feet (4) onto the cubicle using two
screws (B).
A 4. Fix the roof (3) onto the sheet (1) using two
screws (C) for MCset 1 and three screws (C)
for MCset 2 and MCset 3.
D 5. Fix the roof (3) on the feet (4) using two
screws (C) and on the angle bracket (2)
4 using two screws (C).
2 6. Fix the tunnels of each cubicle together
1 using five screws (D).

C B

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7.15 Installing a non wall-mounted tunnel and roof

7.15.1 IPXX-MCset with EasyPact EXE
A. Front of the cubicle
DM106944.eps

B. HM6 screws + M6 washers

A C. HM6 screws + M6 washers and HM6 nuts.

1. F
 irst fix the sheets (1) onto the cubicle using
four fixations (B) for MCset 1 & MCset 2
and six fixations (B) for MCset 3.
2. Fix the roof (2) onto the sheet (1) using
seven fixations (C) for MCset 1, nine
A fixations (C) for MCset 2 and eleven
fixations (C) for MCset 3.
3. Fix the tunnels of each cubicle together.
C

1
B

7.15.2 IPXX anti-arc tunnel for version up to 3150 A

A. Front of the cubicle
DM106902.eps

B. HM6 screws + M6 washers

A C. HM6 screws + M6 washers and HM6 nuts.

1. F
 irst fix the sheets (1) onto the cubicle using
four fixations (B) for MCset 1 & MCset 2
and six fixations (B) for MCset 3.
2. Fix the roof (2) onto the sheet (1) using
seven fixations (C) for MCset 1, nine
A fixations (C) for MCset 2 and eleven
fixations (C) for MCset 3.
3. Fix the tunnels of each cubicle together.
C

1
B

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7.15.3 IPXX anti-arc tunnel for version 3600 A / 4000 A (only for MCset 3)
A. Front of the cubicle
DM106904.eps

A B. HM6 screws + M6 washers

C. HM6 screws + M6 washers and HM6 nuts.

1. F irst fix the sheet (1) onto the front of

ventilation box using three fixations (B) and
the sheet (2) at the back using six fixations.
2. Fix the roof (3) onto the sheets (1) and (2)
A using five fixations (C) at the front and
eleven fixations (C) at the back.
3. Fix the tunnels of each cubicle together.
C

2 B

7.15.4 IPX1-MCset with EasyPact EXE

A. Front of the cubicle
DM106945.eps

B. HM6 screws + M6 washers

A C. HM6 screws + M6 washers and HM6 nuts.
D. HM6 screws + M6 sealing washers and HM6
nuts.

1. F irst fix the sheets (1) onto the cubicle using

four fixations (B) for MCset 1 & MCset 2 and
2 six fixations (B) for MCset 3.
D 2. Fix the roof (2) onto the sheet (1) using
seven fixations (C) for MCset 1, top use
sealing washer, nine fixations (C) for
MCset 2, top use sealing washer and eleven
fixations (C) for MCset 3, top use sealing
washer.
A 3. Fix the tunnels of each cubicle together
using twenty fixations (D).

1
1

C B

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7.15.5 IPX1 roof for version up to 3150 A

A. Front of the cubicle
DM106907.eps

B. HM6 screws
A C. HM6 screws + M6 washers and HM6 nuts.
D. HM6 screws + M6 sealing washers and HM6
nuts.

1. F irst fix the sheets (1) onto the cubicle using

four screws (B) for MCset 1 and six screws
2 (B) for MCset 2 and MCset 3 for each sheet.
D 2. Fix the roof (2) onto the sheet (1) using two
screws (C) for MCset 1 and three screws (C)
for MCset 2 and MCset 3.
3. Fix the tunnels of each cubicle together
using five screws (D).

1
1

C B

7.15.6 IPX1 roof for version 3600 A / 4000 A

A. Front of the cubicle
DM106909.eps

A B. HM6 screws
C. HM6 screws + M6 washers and HM6 nuts
D. HM6 screws + M6 sealing washers and HM6
nuts.

1. F irst fix the sheets (1) onto the ventilation

2 box using four screws (B) for MCset 1 and
D six screws (B) for MCset 2 and MCset 3 for
each sheet.
2. Fix the roof (2) onto the sheet (1) using two
screws (C) for MCset 1 and three screws (C)
for MCset 2 and MCset 3.
A 3. Fix the tunnel of each cubicle together using
five screws (D).

1 1

C B

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7.15.7 IPX2-MCset with EasyPact EXE

A. Front of the cubicle
DM106946.eps

B. HM6 screws + M6 washers

A C. HM6 screws + M6 washers and HM6 nuts.
D. HM6 screws + M6 sealing washers and HM6
nuts.

1. F irst fix the sheets (1) onto the cubicle using

four fixations (B) for MCset 1 & MCset 2 and
six fixations (B) for MCset 3.
2. Fix the feet (3) onto the cubicle using two
screws (B).
3. Fix the roof (2) onto the sheet (1) using
A seven fixations (C) for MCset 1, top use
sealing washer, 9 fixations (C) for MCset 2,
top use sealing washer and elevent fixations
D (C) for MCset 3, top use sealing washer.
4. Fix the roof (2) on the feet (3) using top use
sealing washer & screw + nut +washer (C).
3 5. Fix the tunnels of each cubicle together
1 using twenty-four fixations for inter tunnel
1 (D).
2

C B

7.15.8 IPX2 roof for version up to 3150 A

A. Front of the cubicle
DM106912.eps

B. HM6 screws + M6 washers

A C. HM6 screws + M6 washers and HM6 nuts.
D. HM6 screws + M6 sealing washers and HM6
nuts.

1. F irst fix the sheets (1) onto the cubicle using

four fixations (B) for MCset 1 & MCset 2 and
six fixations (B) for MCset 3.
2. Fix the feet (3) onto the cubicle using two
screws (B).
3. Fix the roof (2) onto the sheet (1) using
A seven fixations (C) for MCset 1, top use
sealing washer, nine fixations (C) for
MCset 2, top use sealing washer and eleven
D fixations (C) for MCset 3, top use sealing
washer.
4. Fix the roof (2) on the feet (3) using top use
3 sealing washer & screw + nut +washer (C).
1
5. Fix the tunnels of each cubicle together
1 using twenty-four fixations for inter tunnel
2 (D).

C B

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7.15.9 IPX2 roof for versions 3600 A / 4000 A

A. Front of the cubicle
DM106914.eps

B. HM6 screws
A
C. HM6 screws + M6 washers and HM6 nuts.
D. HM6 screws + M6 sealing washers and HM6
nuts.

1. F irst fix the sheets (1) onto the ventilation

box using four screws (B) for MCset 1 and
six screws (B) for MCset 2 and MCset 3 for
each sheet.
2. Fix the feet (3) onto the cubicle using two
screws (B).
A 3. Fix the roof (2) onto the sheet (1) using two
screws (C) for MCset 1 and three screws (C)
for MCset 2 and MCset 3.
D 4. Fix the roof (2) on the feet (4) using two
screws (C).
5. Fix the tunnels of each cubicle together
1 3 using five screws (D).
1

C B

7.15.10 Tunnel end sheets for anti-arc tunnels or IPX1 roofs

A. Front of the cubicle
DM106918.eps

B. HM6 screws
A B C. HM6 screws + M6 washers and HM6 nuts.

1. F irst fix the sheet (1) onto the cubicle with

the screws (C).
2. Fix the sheet (1) onto the tunnel with the
screws (C).

C
B

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7.15.11 Tunnel end sheets for anti arc tunnel for version 3600 A / 4000 A
A. Front of the cubicle
DM106919.eps

B. HM6 screws
A B C. HM6 screws + M6 washers and HM6 nuts.

1. F irst fixthe sheet (1) onto the cubicle with the

screws (C)
2. Fix the sheet (1) onto the tunnel with the
screws (C).

B
C

7.15.12 Tunnel end sheets for IPX2 roofs

A. Front of the cubicle
DM106920.eps

B. Rear of the cubicle

A B
The sheets are fixed with HM6 screws + M6
washers and HM6 nuts:
1. Fix the sheet (1) onto the cubicle and onto
the tunnel
2. Fix the sheet (2) onto the tunnel feet at the
front.
3. Fix the sheet (3) onto the cubicle, the tunnel
B and the sheet (1).
4. Fix the sheet (4) onto the sheet (1).

1
A
4
2
3

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7.16 Specific case: MTP transition, RHB and RHC cubicles

7.16.1 Installing a IPXX tunnel on a MTP transition enclosure
The sheets are fixed by HM6 screws + M6
DM106824.eps

washers and HM6 nuts (A):

1. Mount the support sheets (1) first.
2. Mount the side panel (2).
3. Fasten together the support sheets of each
cubicle.
4. Mount the roof (3).
MCset
5. Mount the tunnel closing sheets in the front
and rear (4).
MCset

6. Fasten together the tunnel roofs of each

cubicle.
DM106905.eps

1
A
4

2
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se
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M

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7.16.2 IPX1 roof on a MTP transition enclosure

The sheets are fixed with HM6 screws + M6
DM106910.eps

1
3 sealing washers and HM6 nuts (A):
1. Mount the support sheets (1) first.
4 2. Mount the side panel (2).
3. Fasten the support sheets of each cubicle
A together.
4. Mount the roof (3).
5. Mount the tunnel closing sheets to the front
and rear (4).
6. Fasten the tunnel roof of each cubicle
together.

t
se
C
M
1

7.16.3 IPX2 roof on a MTP transition enclosure

The sheets are fixed by HM6 screws + M6
DM106915.eps

sealing washers and HM6 nuts (A):

5 1. Mount the support sheets (1) first and the
4 feet (5).
2. Mount the side panel (2).
3. Fasten the support sheet of each cubicle
A together.
1 4. Mount the roof (3).
2 5. Mount the tunnel closing sheets at the front
and rear (4).
6. Fasten the tunnel roof of each cubicle
together.
t
se
C
M

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7.16.4 Tunnel sheets or IPX1/IPX2 roofs for RHB cubicle

1. M ount first the support sheets (1) at the rear
DM106916.eps

first, then in the middle and the front feet

3b (front feet are only used for IPx2 roofs) (3c).
2. Mount the sheets (2) on the RHB duct part.
3. Fasten the support sheet of each cubicle
together.
3a 4. Mount the tunnel roof (3a) or the IPX1 roof
(3b) or the IPX2 roof (3c).
1
5. Fasten the tunnel roofs of each cubicle
2 3c together.
* Ventilation boxes for version 3600 A / 4000 A.

1
*
2
1

7.16.5 Tunnel sheets or IPX1/IPX2 roofs for RHC cubicle

1. M ount first the support sheets (1) at the rear
DM106917.eps

first, then in the middle, and the front feet

(front feet are only used for IPx2 roofs) (3c)
3b 2. Mount the access sheets (4).
3. Fasten the support sheet of each cubilce
together.
3a 4. Mount the tunnel roof (3a) or the IPX1 roof
(3b) or the IPX2 roof (3c).
5. Fasten the tunnel roofs of each cubicle
5 3c together.

1
4

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7.17 Installing the end sheets

WARNING
HAZARD OF INCORRECT INSTALLATION
Make sure that the end covers of busbar are assembled before mounting the switchboard’s end
covers.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

On the left end cubicle, place the cage nuts on the sides.
For internal arc switchboards, stick the self adhesive gasket (A) along the front of the switchgear for
both end sheets
Note: operations are identical for the right or left ends of the switchboard.
DM106921.eps

7 x M8

On the left and right end cubicles, place and screw (M8 screw) the 4 end sheet support beams.
DM106922.eps

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Assembling cover panels of cubicle ends

Punch the knock-out at the panel bottom to let the earth bus to go through it (1 per panel).

DM106923.eps

Note: operations are identical for the right or left ends of the switchboard.
On the right end panel, place the cage nuts at the front line.
DM106924.eps

5 x M8

Assemble the end cover panels 1 and 2 (right and left end of the switchboard).

A. HM8 screws + M8 washers

B. HM6 screws + M6 washers
D. Assembly of HM8 x 30 screws + M8 washers and HM8 nut + M8 washers.
DM106925.eps

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DM106926.eps
B B

D D

Wall-mounted switchboard
D. Assembly of HM8 x 30 screws + M8 washers and HM8 nut + M8 washers.
DM106927.eps

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Internal arc switchboard.

D. Assembly of HM8 x 30 screws + M8 washers + HM8 nut + M8 washers.
E. Assembly of HM8 x 6 screws + M8 washers + HM8 nuts + M8 washers.

DM106928.eps

Place the top wireway closing sheet 4.

Place the two screws to fix the top wireway closing sheet.
DM106929.eps

.
Store the operating crank in the front end panel.
DM106825.eps

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MCset

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7.18 Installing fans on versions 3600 A / 4000 A

Top view

DM106930.eps
A A

A A

A A

A A

A A

A A B
A
A

Fasten the box using ten screws A.

Connect the wiring in top wireway B of the cubicle.
Maintenance procedures for ventilations and insulating parts are covered in the MCset 17.5 kV.
Maintenance and Services Guide DEAI03F/ART833120.

RHB

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8. Installation of a Functional Unit equipped with

electromagnetic locking options

8.1 Earthing Switch with electromagnetic locking

8.1.1 Functional Unit delivered with the Earthing Switch closed
To rack-in and rack-out the circuit breaker, the Earthing Switch need to be in open position.
At the installation of the Functional Unit, the electromagnetic locking is not yet energized, it needs
to be manually released in order to operate the Earthing Switch.
DM106746.eps

Initial status:
- The Earthing Switch is closed,
- Selector is in the locked closed position.

8.1.2 Opening the Earthing Switch without auxiliary supply

1. D
 isassemble the VPIS without 2. Insert a screwdriver via the box hole.
disconnecting the wiring.
DM106747.eps

DM106748.eps

1 2

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3. P
 ush back and hold in place the 4. Change the position of the position selector to
electromagnet (A) using the screwdriver, .
then pull towards you and turn the selector
to the right in the operation position.

DM106749.eps

DM106750.eps
4

5. Insert the crank into the hole. 7. The opening makes a noise.
6. Turn the crank counter-clockwise. 8. Remove the crank.
DM106942.eps

DM106751.eps

5 8
6

7
Clack!

9. C
 onfirm the opening by turning the position
selector.
10. Put back the VPIS and tighten the two screws.
DM106752.eps

10

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8.2 Rack-in prevention with electromagnetic locking

To access the cable connection compartment, circuit-breaker rack-in must be prevented.
At the installation of the Functional Unit, the electromagnetic lock is not energized, it needs to be
manually released in order to operate the Earthing Switch.

DM106753.eps Initial status:

- The circuit-breaker is in the racked-out position.
- The Earthing Switch is closed.
- The front panel is disassembled to access
E cable connections.
The locking system is accessible as per the
arrow in the drawing opposite.

8.3 Prior to installing the front panels

If lever (A) is positioned as per Fig. 1, locking is active and prevents installation of the front panel.

To desactivate the locking, insert a tool (screwdriver) into the hole placed under the box support
and push the electromagnet rod (B).
Push the lever (A) to position it as per Fig. 2.
The system is released and the front panel can be placed back.
DM106931.eps

A B

Fig. 1
DM106932.eps

Fig. 2

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9. Steps to be taken for tests and inspection

9.1 Power frequency dielectric test

This test can be carried out in one single operation.
Rack in and close all circuit breakers with Functional Unit doors open.
Disconnect all VTs and surge arresters during this test.
Additionally, open lower panel of one Functional Unit feeder to connect the test cable.
This procedure requires to defeat the interlocks.
It is essential to follow the sequences here after.
The insulation level of the switchgear can be tested on site. The test voltage shall be 80 % of the
rated short-duration power-frequency withstand voltage of the switchgear as specified in clause
7.105 of IEC 62271-200.

9.1.1 Defeating Interlocks

On Functional Units not connected to the generator
1. Place the circuit-breaker in the test position, with the door open.
2. Rack-in the circuit breaker (refer to the operating manual).
3. Remove the shim.
4. Raise and block the door lock rod using a 55 mm U shim.
5. Press the pushbutton ”I” to close the circuit-breaker.
DM106933.eps

DM106934.eps

Surge arrester connection

This operation must only be carried out after dielectric tests, and after the connection of medium
voltage cables to the Functional Unit.
Place and fix the connection of each surge arrester.
Refer to the chapter on MV cable connection.

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9.2 Checking and setting up the internal arcing detector[1]

This operation has to be made during assembly of the tunnels (option) or during operation on the
roof of the cubicle.
The internal arcing detector is located on the roof of the cubicle.
To be operational, it must be in spring loaded position.
DM106935.eps

[1] The internal arcing detector is mounted according to the internal arcing withstand characteristics
of the cubicle.

Setting up the internal arcing detector:

1. Push the metal rod (1) toward the back of the cubicle,
2. Hook the rod (1) on the support (2).
DM106936.eps

1
DM106937.eps

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10. Index
A
AD, CL-GL, TT cubicles 13
Aging 22

C
Checking and setting up the internal arcing detector 88
Control symbols 10
Coupling of cubicles 34
Cubicle fitted with IPX1/IPX2 roofs 16

D
Description of installation rails and accessories 24
DI2 cubicle 16

E
Earthing Switch with electromagnetic locking 84

F
Floor quality 24

G
Glossary 9
H
Handling by rolling 20
Handling using a sling 20

I
Installing a non wall-mounted tunnel and roof 70
Installing a wall-mounted tunnel and roof 67
Installing busbars 43
Installing busbars between MTP and the MOTORPACT cubicle 46
Installing fans on versions 3600 A / 4000 A 83
Installing the end sheets 79
Installing the electric connections of the busbars and MV cables 41
Installing the main earth connection 39

L
Land packaging 19
List of bags and accessories 12
LV cable routing and connection 64

M
MV cable screen earthing 63

O
Operation and maintenance 22

P
Packaging 12
Packaging of maritime expedition 19
Placing and adjusting on non earthquake resistant civil engineering
works 24
Placing and adjusting on earthquake resistant civil engineering works 27
Placing cubicles in a switchboard 30
Placing MV cables on AD cubicle 50
Placing MV cables on RHC cubicle 58
Power frequency dielectric test 87
Prior to installing the front panels 86

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R
Rack-in check 37
Rack-in prevention with electromagnetic locking 86
Recommendations 11
Removing the mobile part transport fixations 37
RHB, RHC cubicles 17

S
Specific case: MTP transition, RHB and RHC cubicles 76
Standard tightening torques 11
Storage 21
Surface condition 24

T
Transition enclosure MTP 18

U
Unpacking cubicles 30

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