GE Industrial Solutions EntelliGuard E Circuit Breaker - Manual (Page 17)

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CLOSING PROCEDURE

Pull the charging handle out and down to charge the
closing springs (requires approximately 10 pumps of
the handle to fully charge).
 If a motorized spring charging unit is installed, the
springs will be automatically charged as soon as the
motor is energized.
 Pressing the CLOSE pushbutton or energizing the
closing coil (if installed) will close the circuit breaker.
CONDITIONS WHEN CLOSING CANNOT OCCUR
 The OPEN button is in a depressed position.
 The trip unit is not installed.
 If racking handle is inserted, remove it.
 The breaker is positioned anywhere between
CONNECTED, TEST and DISCONNECTED positions.
 Trip unit reset button is protruding from the front
cover. Press the reset button.
 A network interlockis installed and the SET coil is
activated.
 A key interlock is operating on the breaker.
CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENING PROCEDURE
 Press the OPEN pushbutton or energize the shunt
trip coil (if installed).
 Tripping under fault conditions will be automatic
from the EntelliGuard Messenger.
Table 4.2. Cassette Operating Positions
Circuit Breaker
Position in the
Cassette
Primary
Disconnects
Secondary
Disconnects
Circuit Breaker Functionality Circuit Breaker
Door Position
CONNECTED engaged engaged  circuit breaker may be operated both mechanically or electrically
 ready for service closed
TEST disengaged engaged  circuit breaker may be operated both mechanically or electrically
 circuit breaker and control circuit operations may be tested and
verified
closed
DISCONNECTED disengaged disengaged  circuit breaker may be operated only mechanically
 circuit breaker may not be removed from the circuit breaker
compartment
closed
WITHDRAWN disengaged disengaged  circuit breaker may be operated only mechanically
 circuit breaker may be removed from the circuit breaker
compartment
open