GE Industrial Solutions Arc Vault Protection System User Manual
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DEH-41483 Rev. 3
Arc Vault™ Protection System
Description
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SECTION 3. DESCRIPTION
GENERAL
This section contains a description of the General Electric
Arc Vault™ Low Voltage gear. It also describes the
functions of the electrical and mechanical systems of Arc
Vault.
Figure 3-1 is a side view of a typical Arc Vault section
showing compartmentation.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
General Electric Arc Vault Protection System is a free
standing assembly of metal-enclosed sections containing
cable termination provisions, auxiliary power circuit
protective devices, controls, and instrumentation.
Figure 3-1 Side view of Arc Vault Stack
Refer to Figure 4-3 on page 17 for cable entry space dimensions and location.
Ceiling height above exhaust door must be min. 12 feet. Exception to this requirement is above cable entry space. Sprinkler
heads cannot be located within a five foot radius of the perimeter of the Arc Vault stack.
Open Exhaust Door
Height is 94.1 inch
CABLE CONNECT
BUS
INTERSECTIONAL
CONTROL WIRING
TROUGH
ELECTRONICS
COMPARTMENT
ARC VAULT
DEVICE
COMPARTMENT
COMPARTMENT
DOORS
BOTTOM
ELECTRONICS
COMPARTMENT
INCLUDING UPS
Exhaust Door requires
clearance from
conduit, Plumbing
and other mechanical
devices.