CBMLV-134-4.

5 DAYS-2012

Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Low Voltage

4.5 Days, 3.6 CEUs

Low-voltage power circuit breakers are one of the most critical and
neglected protection devices in any power system. The increased
exposure to moisture and contaminants makes this type of breaker
more susceptible to failure without maintenance than any other.
With proper maintenance, technicians can prevent nuisance trips,
and ensure tripping operations execute as required for equipment
protection. In addition to improving electrical system reliability,
well maintained circuit breakers also minimize the arc flash hazard
energy levels that technicians can be exposed to during a fault.
This hands-on course is intended for new or experienced electri-
cians and technicians that install, maintain, repair or troubleshoot
power circuit breakers, rated less than 1000 VAC, equipped with
electromechanical or solid state tripping devices. The student
should have basic knowledge of AC/DC electricity. Students must
wear long pants and safety toe shoes to complete the lab portion
of this course.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be
qualified to:
Identify circuit breaker components
Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment
and safe work procedures for breaker maintenance
Explain removal and restoration procedures
Perform circuit breaker maintenance service
Perform and evaluate the results of low resistance,
insulation resistance and overcurrent tests
Verify trip device operation by calculating high
current test values from manufacturers trip curves

SCOPE

I. Introduction 8.
Undervoltage Trip Device V. Overcurrent Devices
A. Pretest 9.
High-Fault Protectors A. Overcurrent Device
B. Schedule 10.
Blown Fuse Indicators Development
C. Course Outline 11.
Padlocking Device B. Overcurrent Devices
12.
Arcing Contacts 1. Electromagnetic
II. Introduction To Circuit Overcurrent Device
Breaker Maintenance 13.
Intermediate or Secondary
Contacts 2. Long-Time-Delay Device
A. The Need for Maintenance 3. Short-Time-Delay Device
B. Technical Literature 14. Main Contacts
15. Auxiliary Contacts 4. Instantaneous Device
C. Trained Personnel
D. Spare Parts 16. Arc Chutes 5. Solid-State Overcurrent
E. Tools Devices
D. Operating Principles
F. Maintenance Justification 1. Mechanical Operation C. Malfunction Causes
2. Electrical Operation D. Setting Overcurrent Devices
III. Circuit Breaker Fundamentals E. Interpretation of Low-Voltage
A. Definitions IV. Circuit Breaker and Cabinet Power Circuit Breaker Curves
B. Nameplate Data Service F. Overcurrent Testing Procedures
1. Voltage G. Timing Tests
A. Circuit Breaker Removal
2. Frame Rating 1. Removal Procedure
3. Continuous Current Rating VI. Miscellaneous
2. Racking Position A. Records and Record Keeping
4. Interrupting Rating
B. Cabinet Service B. New Circuit Breakers
5. Control Power
C. Circuit Breaker Service C. Storage of New Circuit Breakers
C. Components D. Testing D. Checkout and Testing of New
1. Main Stabs or Disconnects E. Restoration of Service Circuit Breakers
2. Auxiliary Stabs or Secondary E. Storage of Spare Breakers
Disconnects
VII. Labs
3. Ground Stab
4. Interference Interlock VIII. Conclusion
5. Seismic Positioner A. Final Exam
6. Cell Switch B. Completion of Course
7. Bell Alarm and Lockout Paperwork