Application Description:

Features:
PRODUCT BRIEF
Figure A Fault guard tool
with metal stirrup.
Figure B Fault guard tool
with electrical cable.
NX

FAULT GUARD TOOL

Design Styles:
The NX Fault Guard Tool is a full range current-limiting fuse designed for energization of electrical
distribution transformers. The fuse can be applied anywhere it is desirable to provide temporary
fault current-limitation when energizing a load. This energizing tool will limit the available energy
to the load in case of a fault.
A typical application is to connect an overhead transformer and its expulsion fuse to the line
through the NX Fault Guard Tool. If a fault is present, the non-expulsion, current-limiting fuse in
the tool will operate quietly and harmlessly and limit the energy released into the protected equip-
ment. This current-limiting action protects the lineman by limiting the blast from the expulsion fuse
and by preventing a possible catastrophic failure of the transformer.
Eliminate catastrophic transformer failure
Improve lineman safety from expulsion by-products
Protection during energization achieved without having to disrupt the service
Minimize the expulsion blast on any fuse cutout application
Reduce expulsion fuse noise substantially
Hot-line testing for a shorted surge arrester
Usable with any expulsion fuse cutout
Easy visual and audible verification of fuse operation
The NX Fault Guard Tool is available in two styles: Figure A - with metal stirrup or Figure B -
with electrical cable. The Fault Guard Tool equipped with the metal stirrup is for use with self-
protected transformers. The Fault Guard Tool with the self-retracting electrical cable is for use
with distribution transformers protected by open-type fuse cutouts (refer to pictures below).
2000 Cooper Industries, Inc.
Bulletin 00039

June 2000

New Issue
Printed in U.S.A.
P.O. Box 1640
Waukesha, WI 53187
www.cooperpower.com
TABLE 2: Fault Guard Tool Selection TABLE 3: Fault Guard Tool Fuse Cartridge Selection
(Fuse Only)

Z 5 1 3 2 1 Position:
R _ A _ 0 A F
18 18 A
15 or 23 kv, 6 thru 40 A
Pos|l|or 0escr|pl|or
Currerl Ral|rg vo|lage Ral|rg
Includes the upper and lower end fittings.
Fuse is sold separately.
Fault Guard Tool Catalog Number

With Metal Stirrup FA21M1

With Electrical Cable FA18M1
Pos|l|or 1 0escr|pl|or
15.5 |v
23.0 |v
1
5
Example: To order a 15 kV, 18 A Fault Guard Tool with
667
250
333
500
40
25
20
12
8
6
3
2
40
30
30
18
18
18
18
Trarslorrer
3|ze KvA
2.1 |v 1.8 |v .9/Z.2/Z.2/Z.9 |v 12/13.2/11.1 |v 19.9 |v
167
100
75
50
37.5
25
15
10
5
3
Fau|l 0uard Too|
Carlr|dge 3|ze

3
1
25
40 40
30
18
18
18
40
25-30
15-20
12
8-10
6-8
2-3
2
1
1
30
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
25-30
12-15
8-10
6-8
3-5
2-3
2
1
1
40
30
30
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
40
15
6
5
3
2
20
1
1
30
18
18
18
18
40
18
18
18
3ysler
vo|lage
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
18
20
12
10
6
5
1
18
18
18
18
30
-
-
-
- -
-
-
-
5
18
18
40
-
-
- -
-
-
-
40
30
5-6
1
-
-
2
10 18
18
-
30
30
18
18
18
18
*Single-phase voltage on grounded-wye system.
Fuse
vo|lage
TABLE 1: Fuse Cartridge Voltage and Current Selection for the NX Fault Guard Tool (in Amps)
Application Selection Chart:
15 |v 15 |v or 23 |v 23 |v
Refer to Catalog Section 240-62 for more detailed information
on additional current ratings.
30 A 30
10 10 A
Typ|ca| Expu|s|or
Fuse L|r| (K or T)

Typ|ca| Expu|s|or
Fuse L|r| (K or T)

Typ|ca| Expu|s|or
Fuse L|r| (K or T)

Typ|ca| Expu|s|or
Fuse L|r| (K or T)

Typ|ca| Expu|s|or
Fuse L|r| (K or T)

Fau|l 0uard Too|

Carlr|dge 3|ze

Fau|l 0uard Too|

Carlr|dge 3|ze

Fau|l 0uard Too|

Carlr|dge 3|ze

Fau|l 0uard Too|

Carlr|dge 3|ze

Electrical Cable, order: FA18M1 and FAG4A18R.

The specified fuse cartridge size is optimized for the specific transformer size and expulsion fuse link. In some cases, the applications can be consolidated in order
to reduce the number of cartridge sizes required. Refer to Catalog Section 240-62 for more detailed information or contact your Cooper Power Systems representative.
If the expulsion fuse link used is different from the specified table, refer to Catalog Section 240-62 for more detailed information or contact the factory.
Ordering Information: Determine the correct Fault Guard Tool fuse ratings from the application table above.
Then select the Fault Guard Tool and Fuse Cartridge from Table 2 and 3, respectively.