Modifications in Low Power Circuit Breaker Ds-206S For New Compressor Systemr

MODIFICATIONS IN LOW POWER CIRCUIT BREAKER DS-206S FOR NEW
COMPRESSOR SYSTEMR
DESCRIPTION
LV power circuit breaker with Model No. DS206S and of manufacturer Westinghouse is installed for
compressor system in _________________________. The circuit breaker has trip unit Amptector I-A
having Model No. LSG with Style No. 6998D02G03.
There are three (3) sensors located at the rear of the breaker on the lower studs and directly behind the
main disconnecting contacts. They produce an output proportional to the load current and furnish the
Amptector trip unit with the intelligence and energy to trip the breaker when preselected conditions of
current magnitude and duration are exceeded.
The existing sensor ratings of the breaker are 150A having Style No. 1510995G15.
The existing compressor load is ____________________________ which is to be replaced with new

compressor system with load of 157 kW. The rated current for new system will be 223A.
MODIFICATIONS
1. The breaker continuous current rating within the frame size can be changed simply by changing the
tap setting or the sensors whichever applicable depending on load conditions.
In this case, the existing current sensors for this breaker have 150A rating which are insufficient for
the prospective load of new compressor system. Hence for safe and reliable operation, replace existing
current sensors with new sensors having 300A rating with Style No. 151D995G03.
2. Trip unit Amptector I-A will be reset to new current and time delay settings
Note: Amptector trip unit Long Delay Pick-up is adjustable from 50% to 125% of the sensor rating,
but should not be set above 100% when using sensor rating equal to frame size.
CIRCUIT BREAKER LAYOUT
Circuit breaker pole assembly and layout is shown in below diagrams.

RECOMMENDED SAFETY PRACTICES
Type DS circuit breakers are complex electrical devices containing high speed, high energy, operating
mechanisms. They are designed to operate within the current and voltage limitations on the breaker
nameplate. Do not apply these breakers to systems with currents and/or voltages exceeding these limits.
1. To perform work on Type DS Circuit Breakers requires personnel with training and experience in
high voltage circuits. Only qualified electrical workers, familiar with the construction and operation of
such equipment and the hazards involved, should be permitted to work on these circuit breakers.
2. Only Qualified Persons as defined in the National Electric Safety Code should be permitted to
assemble, operate or maintain these breakers.
3. The breakers are equipped with various interlocks. DO NOT MAKE ANY OF THE
INTERLOCKS INOPERATIVE AS THIS MAY RESULT IN BODILY INJURY OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
4. Never put a breaker into a cell without barriers and arc chutes.
5. Always be sure that all switch hardware is in place and bolted tightly before inserting breaker into
cell.
6. Do not lift breaker with ordinary crane hooks, ropes, chains, etc., to avoid possible damage to parts
or dropping the unit. Use breaker lifting adapter.
7. Use handle on front panel of circuit breaker to move it into or out of cell. Keep fingers and hands
off top, bottom or sides of breaker when moving it into or out of cell to prevent bodily injury.
8. When operating breaker without arc chutes and barriers, keep hands, arms, head and tools out of
area where contacts travel. Severe bodily injury could result from being struck by the moving contacts
either as they open or close.
9. Be sure circuit breaker contacts are open and closing springs are discharged before doing
maintenance work.
10. Be sure circuit breaker contacts are open and closing springs are discharged after completing
maintenance work.
11. Never leave breaker in an intermediate position in a cell. Always have the breaker either in the
disconnect, test or connected position because control circuits may be either improperly connected ( or
disconnected) and may cause electrical failures.
12. Avoid trip-free type operation because it causes more shock on some parts of breaker than normal
closing operations.
13. Before operating breaker in test position, be sure that closing the breaker will not cause another
electrically interlocked breaker to inadvertently trip.

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MODIFICATIONS IN LOW POWER CIRCUIT BREAKER DS-206S FOR NEW

The existing compressor load is ____________________________ which is to be replaced with new

CIRCUIT BREAKER LAYOUT

Circuit breaker pole assembly and layout is shown in below diagrams.

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