Flux shifter adjustment, Flux, Shifter adjustment – GE Industrial Solutions ProTrip Conversion Kits K-225, K-600, K-800, K-1600 User Manual

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Flux Shifter Adjustment

After the flux shifter has been installed, the following
adjustment must be made:

With the breaker upright in the CLOSED position, the gap
between the trip paddle and the flux shifter adjustment
screw, shown in Figure 25, should be

1

/

32

". A

1

/

32

"-

diameter gage or drill rod (not provided) may help to
measure the gap.

If adjustment is necessary, OPEN the breaker, then use
a

1

/

4

" wrench or nut driver to turn the adjustment screw.

To eliminate play in the trip paddle, gently push on the
trip paddle while adjusting the screw.

WARNING: Be extremely careful when working on a
CLOSED breaker. DO NOT reach your hands into the
mechanism while adjusting the flux shifter.

Optional Test – The flux shifter may be tested by closing
the breaker and applying a 9 Vdc power source to the
flux shifter leads (the red wire is positive). The breaker
should trip.

Figure 25. Flux shifter adjustment.

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