GE Industrial Solutions Position Switch Kit - Manual (Page 3)

2 Position Switch Kit for Retrofill CB DEH-41530 02/12
Related Publications
Publication Publication Number
Brochure DEA-532
Snapshot DEE-543
Installation Manual AKD8 DEH-41549
Installation Manual AKD6 DEH-41548
Installation Manual AKD5 DEH-41547
Accessory: Door Interlock (Door Interlock Kit) DEH-41529
Accessory Retrofill Doors Assembly DEH-41563
Accessory: Position Switch Plate & Position Switch
Assembly & Wiring (Position Switch Kit) DEH-41530
Accessory: Neutral Rogowski CT Disconnect
(Neutral Assemblies) DEH-41531
Accessory: Programmer Disconnects DEH-41532
Accessory: Finger Clusters (Cluster Assemblies) DEH-41533
Accessory: Secondary Disconnects DEH-41534
FAQ DEQ-171
Application Guide DET-753
Guideform Spec DET-754
Spare/Renewal Parts Guide DET-755
Estimated Time to Complete Tasks
It takes about 15 minutes to install or replace the assembly.
General Description
For the retrofill, the following information is for either installing or replacing the mechanism for the position
switch (not the position switch itself) on the retrofill circuit breaker; the position switch assembly is already
mounted in the compartment; if not, it can be ordered as an option. The mechanical subassembly is a simple
ancillary lever-and-tension device that pushes against the position switch arm when the retrofill breaker is
racked in completely. This device, mounted on the cassette using simple hardware, is called the actuator or actuator
bracket. Its purpose is to make a strong contact with the position switch when the racked-in breaker provides
mechanical pressure against the arm. The mechanical force on the lever and tension mechanism then activates
the position switch. The position switch, when activated, determines that the racked-in circuit breaker is connected.
Figure 1 is an example of an installed position switch. It is activated mechanically when the breaker is racked in.