GE Industrial Solutions EntelliGuard R AKD-5 - Manual (Page 17)

16 EntelliGuard R Circuit Breaker Retrofill AKD-5 Installation Manual DEH-41547 02/12
Cut Power
1. Before modifying the switchgear compartment, de-energize/switch off the breaker. If the circuit
breaker is ON and the springs are charged, to turn it off, press the OPEN button on the circuit
breaker fascia; and ensure that the circuit breaker contacts are open.
Rack Out Legacy Breaker
1. To rack-out legacy (old or original) breaker from the compartment, refer to your legacy-breaker’s
manual on how to remove the existing breaker.
Empty Compartment—Legacy Breaker Removed
The following examples show a legacy breaker removed from the enclosure or compartment ( Figure 10 ).
Figure 10. AKD-5—Empty Cubicle
Check, Clean, Grease Compartment
1. Inspect the compartment for damage, rework.
2. Check cabinet for suitability of retrofill.
3. Check each breaker compartment for bolted joints in the primary disconnect bars. Where such
joints exist, check the bolts for tightness.