General description – Siemens Type Vector E50001-F710-A420-X-4A00 User Manual
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General description
Introduction
Siemens type Vector® manual group-
operated air switch is precision built 
equipment designed to function efficiently 
under normal operating conditions. It is 
designed and manufactured to operate 
within the parameters established in ANSI/
IEEE and NEMA standards for 
disconnecting and load-interrupter 
switches. Performance requirements of 
these standards have been met or 
exceeded by these designs. Specific 
standards which apply include:
 ANSI/IEEE C37.30 Requirements for 
High-Voltage Switches
ANSI/IEEE C37.32 High-Voltage 
Switches, Bus Supports and Accessories 
- Preferred Ratings, Construction 
Guidelines, and Specifications
ANSI/IEEE C37.34 Test Code for High-
Voltage Air Switches
ANSI/IEEE C37.35 Guide for the 
Application, Installation, Operation and 
Maintenance of High-Voltage 
Disconnecting and Interrupter Swiches
ANSI/IEEE 1247 Interrupter Switches for 
Alternating Current, Above 1,000 
NEMA SG6 Power Switching 
Equipment. 
The instructions included in this instruction 
manual are provided to aid you in 
obtaining longer and more economical 
service from your Siemens type Vector 
manual group-operated air switch. For 
proper installation and operation, this 
information should be distributed to your 
operators and engineers.
By carefully following these instructions, 
difficulties should be avoided. However, 
these instructions are not intended to 
cover all details of variations that may be 
encountered in connection with the 
installation, operation and maintenance of 
this equipment.
Should additional information be desired, 
including replacement instruction 
manuals, contact your local Siemens 
representative.
Figure 1: Typical type Vector manual group-operated switch
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