Siemens SB1 Manuel D’Utilisation
SECTION 1.0 - INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this manual is to assist the user in developing
safe and efficient procedures for the installation, maintenance
and operation of the equipment. For additional information,
refer to NEMA Standards Publication PB2.1 “General Instructions
for Proper Handling, Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
of Deadfront Distribution Switchboards rated 600 volts or less”
which is available from the NEMA web site (www.nema.org).
Contact the nearest Siemens representative if any additional
information is required.
The purpose of this manual is to assist the user in developing
safe and efficient procedures for the installation, maintenance
and operation of the equipment. For additional information,
refer to NEMA Standards Publication PB2.1 “General Instructions
for Proper Handling, Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
of Deadfront Distribution Switchboards rated 600 volts or less”
which is available from the NEMA web site (www.nema.org).
Contact the nearest Siemens representative if any additional
information is required.
Siemens warrants that on the date of shipment all goods
manufactured by Siemens are free of non-conformities in
workmanship and materials. If within one year from date
of initial operation, but not more than eighteen months from
date of shipment by Siemens, of any item of the goods, pur-
chaser discovers that such item was not as warranted above,
and promptly notifies company in writing thereof, company
shall remedy such defect by, at company’s option, adjustment,
repair or replacement of the item and any affected part of the
goods. Refer to “Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale” for
complete warranty terms.
manufactured by Siemens are free of non-conformities in
workmanship and materials. If within one year from date
of initial operation, but not more than eighteen months from
date of shipment by Siemens, of any item of the goods, pur-
chaser discovers that such item was not as warranted above,
and promptly notifies company in writing thereof, company
shall remedy such defect by, at company’s option, adjustment,
repair or replacement of the item and any affected part of the
goods. Refer to “Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale” for
complete warranty terms.
1.1 Qualified Person
For the purpose of this manual a Qualified Person is one who
is familiar with the installation, construction or operation of the
equipment and the hazards involved. In addition, this person
has the following qualifications:
For the purpose of this manual a Qualified Person is one who
is familiar with the installation, construction or operation of the
equipment and the hazards involved. In addition, this person
has the following qualifications:
1.1.1. Training and authorization to energize, de-energize, clear,
ground and tag circuits and equipment in accordance with
established safety practices.
established safety practices.
1.1.2. Training in the proper care and use of protective equip-
ment such as rubber gloves, hard hat, safety glasses,
face shields, flash clothing, etc., in accordance with
established safety procedures.
face shields, flash clothing, etc., in accordance with
established safety procedures.
1.1.3. Training in rendering first aid.
1.1.4. Knowledgeable of NEC requirements and other
applicable codes, laws and standards
1.2 Signal Words
The signal words “Danger,” “Warning” and “Caution”
used in this manual indicate the degree of hazard that may
be encountered by the user. These words are defined as:
The signal words “Danger,” “Warning” and “Caution”
used in this manual indicate the degree of hazard that may
be encountered by the user. These words are defined as:
1.2.1. Danger - Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
1.2.2. Warning - Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
1.2.3. Caution - Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury.
1.3 Dangerous Procedures
In addition to other procedures described in this manual as dan-
gerous, user personnel must adhere to the following warnings:
In addition to other procedures described in this manual as dan-
gerous, user personnel must adhere to the following warnings:
1.3.1. Danger! High Voltage. Qualified personnel only. Lock
off all power to this equipment before working inside.
Always work on de-energized equipment. Always
Always work on de-energized equipment. Always
de-energize equipment before performing any tests,
maintenance or repair.
maintenance or repair.
1.3.2. Warning! Always perform maintenance on the inter-
rupting device after the closing mechanism(s) are
discharged.
discharged.
1.3.3. Caution! Always let an interlock device or safety mech-
anism perform its function without forcing or defeating
the device.
the device.
1.3.4. Caution! Hydrocarbon spray propellants and hydro-
carbon compounds will cause degradation of certain
plastics. Contact your local Siemens representative
before using these products to clean or lubricate
components during installation or maintenance.
plastics. Contact your local Siemens representative
before using these products to clean or lubricate
components during installation or maintenance.
1.4 Field Service
“Siemens Industrial Services” can provide the following support
services for switchboards. Call 1-800-241-4453 to obtain addi-
tional information and schedule an appointment.
• Start-up Commissioning
• Component and System Testing
• Maintenance (Scheduled and Preventative)
• Repair and Refurbishing
• On Site Operational Training
“Siemens Industrial Services” can provide the following support
services for switchboards. Call 1-800-241-4453 to obtain addi-
tional information and schedule an appointment.
• Start-up Commissioning
• Component and System Testing
• Maintenance (Scheduled and Preventative)
• Repair and Refurbishing
• On Site Operational Training
1.5 General Description
Siemens switchboards are designed and manufactured to
perform efficiently under normal operating conditions. The
instructions included in this manual are provided to aid in
obtaining long and economical service from your switchboards.
For proper operation and maintenance, this information should
be distributed to the owner’s operators and engineers.
Siemens switchboards are designed and manufactured to
perform efficiently under normal operating conditions. The
instructions included in this manual are provided to aid in
obtaining long and economical service from your switchboards.
For proper operation and maintenance, this information should
be distributed to the owner’s operators and engineers.
These instructions cover the standard construction details
of Siemens’ switchboards including auxiliary equipment and
necessary accessories. Any special equipment furnished in
accordance with purchase order requirements are covered
by supplementary instruction books.
of Siemens’ switchboards including auxiliary equipment and
necessary accessories. Any special equipment furnished in
accordance with purchase order requirements are covered
by supplementary instruction books.
The switchboards described in this manual are the dead-
front type as defined in NFPA70 (NEC), UL891 and NEMA
PB2. All parts, conductors, and insulation materials are
designed and constructed to suit the voltage class of
the equipment and are enclosed within grounded metal
enclosures.
front type as defined in NFPA70 (NEC), UL891 and NEMA
PB2. All parts, conductors, and insulation materials are
designed and constructed to suit the voltage class of
the equipment and are enclosed within grounded metal
enclosures.
The equipment furnished has been designed to operate in a
system having the circuit capacity specified by the purchaser.
If, for any reason, the equipment is later used in a different
system, or if the short-circuit capacity of the system is
increased, the momentary rating of the switchboards, the
interrupting capacity of the protective devices and the bus
capacity must be checked. Should the service be changed,
the equipment must be checked to assure that the short
circuit capacity, amperage and voltage class of the equip-
ment meets or exceeds the requirement of the new system.
system having the circuit capacity specified by the purchaser.
If, for any reason, the equipment is later used in a different
system, or if the short-circuit capacity of the system is
increased, the momentary rating of the switchboards, the
interrupting capacity of the protective devices and the bus
capacity must be checked. Should the service be changed,
the equipment must be checked to assure that the short
circuit capacity, amperage and voltage class of the equip-
ment meets or exceeds the requirement of the new system.
Switchboards are free-standing units rated 6000 amperes or
less at 600 volts AC or less. A typical switchboard will contain
the service entrance section with main devices and distribution
sections with branch devices. The sections contain disconnect
devices, protective devices, auxiliary equipment, and any current
less at 600 volts AC or less. A typical switchboard will contain
the service entrance section with main devices and distribution
sections with branch devices. The sections contain disconnect
devices, protective devices, auxiliary equipment, and any current
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