Cutler-Hammer I.B.

48018N

TM
Instructions for the Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of TRITON
SL 160/200/320/400 Medium Voltage Vacuum Contactors, Model A

DESCRIPTION
DANGER The Cutler-Hammer TRITON SL Contactor is a medium
voltage (7.2kV maximum) vacuum contactor used for the
control of three phase motors, transformers, and other high
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE. voltage equipment. The SL is available with continuous
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL IN ITS current ratings of 160, 200, 320 or 400 amps. Refer to Table I
ENTIRETY BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING for horsepower and kVA ratings for these contactors.
THIS CONTACTOR. QUALIFIED PERSONNEL MUST The SL Contactor utilizes Cutler-Hammer vacuum inter-
PERFORM INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, AND rupters that exhibit both a long electrical life and a high
MAINTENANCE OF THESE CONTACTORS. A interruption capability. Ratings for the contactor are shown
QUALIFIED PERSON IS ONE WHO IS FAMILIAR WITH in Table II. The 400 amp contactor differs from the other
THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THIS devices by the addition of three Axial Magnetic (A-M) coils
EQUIPMENT AND WHO IS AWARE OF THE HAZARDS at the fixed end of the vacuum interrupters. The A-M coils
INVOLVED. THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK SHOULD NOT establish a magnetic field within the interrupter during fault
BE CONSIDERED ALL-INCLUSIVE REGARDING conditions. The field disperses the arc during fault current
INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, AND MAINTENANCE interruption, allowing the contactor to interrupt a very high
PROCEDURES. fault current. See Figure 1a.

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TABLE I. APPLICATION DATA

System Voltage 2400V 3300V 4160V 6600V
SL–160 amp
Induction Motor 600 900 1200 1800
Synchronous Motor (0.8 PF) 600 900 1200 1800
Synchronous Motor (1.0 PF) 800 1000 1400 2200
Transformer 600 800 1000 1600
Capacitor* 480 640 960 1320
SL–200 amp
Induction Motor 800 1100 1500 2250
Synchronous Motor (0.8 PF) 800 1100 1500 2250
Synchronous Motor (1.0 PF) 1000 1250 1750 2750
Transformer 750 1000 1250 2000
Capacitor* 600 800 1200 1650
SL–320 amp
Induction Motor 1400 1800 2400 3600
Synchronous Motor (0.8 PF) 1400 1800 2400 3600
Synchronous Motor (1.0 PF) 1600 2000 2800 4400
Transformer 1200 1600 2000 3200
Capacitor* 960 1320 1920 2640
SL–400 amp
Induction Motor 1750 2250 3000 4500
Synchronous Motor (0.8 PF) 1750 2250 3000 4500
Synchronous Motor (1.0 PF) 2000 2500 3500 5500
Transformer 1500 2000 2500 4000
Capacitor* 1200 1650 2400 3300
*NOT for back-to-back switching

TABLE II. RATINGS

Maximum Interrupting 4500 Amps (SL-160/200/320) Control Voltages Selectable: Refer to Table IIIa
Current (3 OPS.) 8500 Amps (SL-400) AC 110/120, 220/240, 50/60Hz
DC 125
Rated Current 160 A Enclosed (SL-160)
200 A Enclosed (SL-200) Control Circuit Burden
320 A Enclosed (SL-320) Closing (200 Milliseconds)
400 A Enclosed (SL-400) 110/120 AC, 125 DC 1 kVA
220/240 AC 1.8 kVA
Maximum Rated Voltage 7.2kV
Holding
Making/Breaking Capacity 4000 Amps 110/120 AC, 125 DC 40 VA
Short Time Current 220/240 AC 50 VA
30 Sec. 2400 A Auxiliary Contact Rating
1 Sec. 6000 A Voltage (Max) 600 V
8.7 MS (0.5 Cycle) 63kA Peak Continuous Current 10 A
(I2t=5.89mega-joules) Making Capacity (AC) 7200 VA
Mechanical Life 2,500,000 Operations (DC) 125 VA
Breaking Capacity (AC) 720 VA
Electrical Life 300,000 Operations (DC) 125 VA
BIL 60 kV (1.2 x 50 Microseconds) Min. Voltage/Current 5V/100mA
Dielectric Strength (60 Hz) 20 kV (1 Minute) Latch (when Specified)
Closing Time 80 Milliseconds Mechanical Life 250,000 operations
(Energization To Contact Touch) Trip Voltage (DC) 24 Volts
(DC) 125 Volts
Opening Times 30 to 330 Milliseconds (AC) 110/120 volts
Dip Switch Selectable Min. Trip Voltage 80% Rated Coil Voltage
Refer to Table IIIb Trip Burden
Arcing Time 12 mS (0.75 Cycle) or Less (24 VDC) 400 VA
(125 VDC) 400 VA
Pickup Voltage 80% Rated Coil Voltage (110 VAC & 120 VAC) 400 VA
Dropout Voltage 60% Rated Coil Voltage Trip time 30 M sec (2 cycles)

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Frame
Axial Magnetic
Coil (3)
Front SL400 only
Mounting
Holes (4)

Operating Vacuum
Plate Interrupter
(3)

Main Standoff
Shaft Insulator
Aux
Contact (3)
Operating
Lever
Optional Aux
Standard
Contacts
Aux
Contacts
Coil Moving Armature
Control Plate
Board and
Terminal Block

Stop Baseplate
Assembly
Fig. 1a. SL Front View Major Components

Rear Mounting
Holes (2) Upper Terminals
(3)

Shunt Supports
(6)

Lower Terminals
(3)

Coils
(2)

Coil
Mounting
Angle
Locknut for
Return Spring
Bolt

Fig. 1b. SL Rear View Major Components

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CONTACTOR OPERATION
WARNING Magnetically Held Contactor
A return spring located behind the moving armature plate
SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE OF THESE (Figure 2) holds the contactor in the open position with the
CONTACTORS IS CONTINGENT UPON PROPER main coils deenergized.
APPLICATION, CORRECT INSTALLATION AND The contactor is closed by energizing the contactor control
ADEQUATE MAINTENANCE. THIS INSTRUCTION board with the appropriate control voltage at terminals 1
BOOK MUST BE CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOWED and 2. The control board rectifies the input voltage and
IN ORDER TO OBTAIN OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE applies a pulse width modulated DC output voltage to the
FOR THE LONG, USEFUL LIFE OF THE CONTACTOR. coils. The output voltage is approximately full voltage for
the first 200 milliseconds after energization, during which
time the contactor closes and seals. The output voltage is
then automatically reduced to approximately 15 VDC to
maintain the contactor in the closed position.
The coil cores are magnetized which rotates the armature
shaft, moving armature, and operating plate. As the
operating plate moves toward the coil cores, the main
contacts close. The plate continues to move an additional
distance (known as overtravel), which allows for contact
preload and wear (Figure 3).
When control power is removed from the control board
the SL is held closed for a preset time and then opens.
The range of time between the removal of control power

Fig. 2 Contactor open

Fig. 4 Coil Control Board with Dip Switch

TABLE IIIa. DIP SWITCH SETTING-CONTROL VOLTAGE

Setting SW1 SW2 SW3

110 Vac 50 Hz Off Off Off

120 Vac 60 Hz On Off Off

220 Vac 50 Hz Off On Off

240 Vac 60 Hz On On Off

125 VDC Off Off On

Fig. 3 Contactor closed

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A selectable dip switch is located on the control board for

setting the control voltage level and the contactor dropout
time (Figure 4). The control board must be removed from
its cavity in the contactor housing to gain access to the
dip switch. Table IIIa lists the available voltage settings and
Table IIIb lists the available dropout settings. These tables
are also printed on the back of the control board.
NOTE: PREVIOUS VERSIONS OF THIS BOARD HAVE
BEEN RELEASED. IF THE CONTROL BOARD DOES
NOT MATCH THE DESCRIPTION ABOVE, PLEASE
REFER TO THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTATION
SUPPLIED WITH THE EQUIPMENT.
Mechanically Latched Contactor
The mechanically latched contactor is closed in the same
manner as the magnetically held contactor. After the
contactor is electrically closed, a mechanical latch is
engaged that holds the moving armature plate in the
closed position. Power should then be removed from the
control board. Refer to Figure 10, on page 7, for typical
Fig. 5 Coil Control Board Removal schematic for latched contactor.

TABLE IIIb. CONTROL BOARD DROPOUT SETTINGS To open the contactor, the unlatch coil is energized with
the appropriate control voltage. The coil engages a
release lever on the latch mechanism. The contactor is
Delay Setting SW4 SW5 SW6 then forced opened by the return spring.
Refer to IB 48020 for instructions for the mechanical latch
30 ms Off Off Off attachment. Dropout set to maximum delay.
Auxiliary Contacts
50 ms On Off Off An operating lever attached to the rotating shaft operates
a set of auxiliary contacts located on the left side of the

130 ms Off On Off

250 ms On On Off

330 ms Off Off On

and contact opening is from 30 to 330 milliseconds. The

time can be adjusted for such factors as fuse coordination
and voltage loss ride-through. Unless otherwise specified,
the factory default dropout setting is 50 milliseconds, or
approximately 3 line cycles (60Hz). Refer to section on
Fuse Selection and Coordination, located on page 7, for
more information on selecting the correct dropout time.
As the moving armature is rotated to the open position by
the return spring, it impacts the stop assembly located at
the front of the contactor (Figure 2). The stop assembly
absorbs much of the kinetic energy of the moving
armature and reduces the over-travel of the vacuum
interrupters as the contactor is forced open. Fig. 6a Dimensions, Front View

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contactor (Figure 1a). The standard configuration is 2NO-

2NC contacts. An additional set of 6 auxiliary contacts
can be added to the right side of the contactor. The
auxiliary contacts are rated 600VAC, 10 amps
continuous. Minimum ratings are 5 volts, 100 milliamps.
Refer to Table II for make/break ratings.
Installation
The contactor is designed to be mounted in either a
vertical or horizontal configuration. Standard mounting is
through the steel contactor base. Optional mounting is
through the mounting points molded into the contactor
frame. See Figures 6-a, b, c, d for dimensions.
The SL contactor is intended for installation in a suitable
environment. Table IV lists the normal service conditions
for the SL.
Fig. 6b Dimensions, Rear View

TABLE IV. SERVICE CONDITIONS

Altitude: Refer to factory -3500 to -1001 meters
Standard -1000 to +2000 meters
Refer to factory +2001 to +5000 meters
Humidity: 95% max., non-condensing
Temperature: -5 to +40 degrees C
Location: Clean, free from moisture
or corrosive atmospheres

Wiring
Refer to Figure 7 for standard control wiring for
magnetically held contactors. To close the contactor,
apply power to terminals 1 and 2 on the control board.
Power must be maintained to terminals 1 and 2 to keep
the contactor in the closed position. The main coils are
connected to terminals 5 and 6. Note that the white wire
from coil one and the black wire from coil two are
Fig. 6c Dimensions, Side View connected to terminal 5 while the black wire from coil
one and the white wire from coil two are connected to
terminal 6.
Refer to Figure 8 for standard control wiring for
mechanically latched contactors. To close the contactor
apply power to terminals 1 and 2 on the control board.

Fig. 6d Dimensions, Baseplate Fig. 7 Connections for Magnetically Held Contactor

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time. The motor full load current must always be less than
the fuse continuous current rating. Unless more specific
information is known, the fuse may be selected from
Table V, which is based on typical motor data.
During high-power testing the SL contactor was confirmed
to properly coordinate with Cutler-Hammer Type CLS
current limiting motor starting fuses. Tests were
conducted with 5.08kV-24R and 7.2kV-24R fuses. The
contactor successfully withstood the let-through energy of
each fuse for a 50kA available symmetrical fault at the
rated voltage of the fuse. Maximum let-through occurred
with the 5.08kV fuse. The maximum observed current was
a 63kA peak, with I2t equal to 5.89 mega-joules. If fuses
with greater values are to be applied with the SL
Fig. 8 Connections for Mechanically Latched Contactor contactor, retesting is required.
Proper coordination must be maintained between the
contactor interrupting rating, contactor dropout time, and
the total clearing time of the main fuse. Care must be
exercised when selecting the dropout time setting on the
contactor control board. The contactor must not open on a
fault greater than its rated interrupting current. By holding
the contactor closed for the appropriate time, the fuse will
clear if the fault current exceeds the contactor rating.
Delays in relays settings should not be included in the
calculation since it is likely that the voltage will collapse
Fig. 9 Typical Schematic for Magnetically Held Contactor and allow the contactor to drop open no matter what the
setting of the relay. Table V on the next page lists the
Cutler-Hammer CLS motor starting fuses and the minimum
contactor dropout setting to insure proper coordination.
Minimum dropout times may be preferred since they will
minimize fault damage when used in conjunction with
protective relays with instantaneous trip functions.
To prevent significant overvoltage when a fuse interrupts
a fault current, select the fuse with the minimum voltage
rating that exceeds the maximum voltage of the power
system.
For more information, refer to Cutler-Hammer Application
Data 36-693 which includes minimum-melt, total clearing,
Fig. 10 Typical Schematic for Mechanically Latched Contactor and let-through curves for Type CLS motor fuses.
INITIAL START-UP
After the contactor is closed, control power must be
removed from terminals 1 and 2.Terminals 7 and 8 are Before the initial startup of the contactor, the following
connected to the unlatch coil through a fullwave diode tasks should be completed:
bridge. A normally open auxiliary contact (Ma) must be 1. Inspect the contactor for any damage during
wired in series with the unlatch coil to prevent burnout of shipment and installation.
the coil. For more information refer to IB48020.
2. Perform a vacuum integrity test as described in the
Typical schematics for magnetically held and mechanically section on maintenance.
latched contactors are shown in Figures 9 and 10.
3. Set dip switches on the coil control board for the
Fuse Selection and Coordination proper control voltage and dropout time. Factory
setting is for 120 volts, 50 milliseconds (unless
Fuse selection is dependent on motor locked rotor
otherwise specified).
current, acceleration time, and full load current. To prevent
fuse fatigue it is recommended that the minimum melting 4. Sequence the control circuit, including closing the
time of the fuse always exceed the locked rotor current contactor with the main power circuits deenergized
times a safety factor of 1.25 at the motor acceleration and locked out.

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TABLE V. FUSE APPLICATION TABLE FOR TRITON SL CONTACTORS

SL-160 Motor FLA Voltage Fuse Rating Min. Opening Time
11.0-18 2400-4800V 449D597G06 170-6R 30
18-31 449D597G06 170-6R 30
31-46 449D597G06 170-6R 30
46-62 449D597G06 170-6R 30
62-74 449D597G06 170-6R 30
74-93 449D597G06 170-6R 30
93-137 151D933G02 230-12R 130
137-160 151D933G02 230-12R 130
11.0-34 5500-6900 151D963G05 170-6R 30
34-46 151D963G05 170-6R 30
46-56 151D963G05 170-6R 30
56-68 151D963G05 170-6R 30
68-85 151D963G05 170-6R 30
85-137 151D963G07 230-12R 250
137-200 151D963G07 230-12R 250
SL-200 Motor FLA Voltage Fuse Rating Min. Opening Time
11.0-18 2400-4800V 449D597G06 170-6R 30
18-31 449D597G06 170-6R 30
31-46 449D597G06 170-6R 30
46-62 449D597G06 170-6R 30
62-74 449D597G06 170-6R 30
74-93 449D597G06 170-6R 30
93-137 151D933G02 230-12R 130
137-200* 151D933G02 230-12R 130 *For FLA>180, Max Accel Time = 4.5 seconds
11.0-34 5500-6900 151D963G05 170-6R 30
34-46 151D963G05 170-6R 30
46-56 151D963G05 170-6R 30
56-68 151D963G05 170-6R 30
68-85 151D963G05 170-6R 30
85-137 151D963G07 230-12R 250
137-200 151D963G07 230-12R 250
SL-320 Motor FI Voltage Fuse Rating Min. Opening Time
11.0-18 2400-4800V 449D597G06 170-6R 30
18-31 449D597G06 170-6R 30
31-46 449D597G06 170-6R 30
46-62 449D597G06 170-6R 30
62-74 449D597G06 170-6R 30
74-93 449D597G06 170-6R 30
93-137 151D933G02 230-12R 130
137-187 151D933G02 230-12R 130
187-200* 151D933G02 230-12R 130 *For FLA>180,Max Accel Time = 4.5 seconds
211-320 Not for coordination with main fuses
11.0-34 5500-6900 151D963G05 170-6R 30
34-46 151D963G05 170-6R 30
46-56 151D963G05 170-6R 30
56-68 151D963G05 170-6R 30
68-85 151D963G05 170-6R 30
85-137 151D963G07 230-12R 250
137-200 151D963G07 230-12R 250
201-320 Not for coordination with main fuses
SL-400 Motor FI Voltage Fuse Rating Min. Opening Time
11.0-18 2400-4800V 449D597G06 170-6R 30
18-31 449D597G06 170-6R 30
31-46 449D597G06 170-6R 30
46-62 449D597G06 170-6R 30
62-74 449D597G06 170-6R 30
74-93 449D597G06 170-6R 30
93-137 151D933G02 230-12R 30
137-187 151D933G02 230-12R 30
187-244 151D933G03 390-18R 60
244-360 151D933G04 450-24R 130
360-400** 151D933G04 450-24R 130 **For FLA>360,Max Accel Time = 6 seconds
11.0-34 5500-6900 151D963G05 170-6R 30
34-46 151D963G05 170-6R 30
46-56 151D963G05 170-6R 30
56-68 151D963G05 170-6R 30
68-85 151D963G05 170-6R 30
85-137 151D963G07 230-12R 30
137-187 151D963G07 230-12R 30
187-273 151D963G10 390-18R 60
273-400 151D963G11 450-24R 250
Note: Fuse selections based on LRC = FLA x 6, acceleration time of 10 seconds except where noted.

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5. Verify that the contactor will be connected to an Table VI. Recommended Torque Values for Property
incoming power supply and outgoing load with Class 8.8 Metric Hardware*
characteristics agreeing with the contactor ratings. Diameter Torque
6. Verify that all connections are neat, tight, and of the (mm) N-m lb-in lb-ft
proper capacity for the connected load. Power cables 4 2.8 - 3.1 24 - 27 -
must be installed to exit perpendicular to the rear
face of the contactor to prevent phase-to-phase 5 5.6 - 6.2 49 - 55 -
creepage and clearance problems. 6 9.4 - 10.4 83 - 92 -
7. Check the insulation level of the starter and record 8 22.9 - 25.4 203 - 225 17 -19
for future reference. See section on Maintenance
10 45.5 - 50.6 402 - 447 34 - 37
below.
12 79.2 - 88.0 701 - 779 58 - 65
8. Be certain that all safety precautions have been
taken and the installation conforms to applicable *unless otherwise specified
regulations and safety practices.
Verify wiring by grasping each wire and pulling to check
tightness.
MAINTENANCE Check for hairline cracks in high stress areas such as
auxiliary contact operating arm, baseplate, auxiliary
contact mounting bracket, etc.
DANGER

VACUUM INTEGRITY CHECK

ALL WORK PERFORMED ON THIS CONTACTOR
SHOULD BE DONE WITH THE MAIN DISCONNECT DANGER
DEVICE OPEN AND LOCKED OUT. AS WITH ANY
CONTACTOR OF THIS VOLTAGE, THERE IS DANGER
OF ELECTROCUTION AND/OR SEVERE BURNS.
THIS PROCEDURE REQUIRES THE USE OF A HIGH
MAKE CERTAIN THAT POWER IS OFF. CHECK FOR
POTENTIAL TEST UNIT WHICH PRODUCES
VOLTAGE WITH VOLTAGE SENSOR OR A METER OF
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES.
THE APPROPRIATE RANGE. MAKE CERTAIN THAT
ALL TRANSFORMERS ARE ISOLATED TO PREVENT
FEEDBACK AND THE RESULTANT GENERATION OF
WARNING
HIGH VOLTAGE.
The contactor should be serviced on a regular basis. The
time interval between maintenance checks is variable and APPLYING HIGH VOLTAGES ACROSS THE OPEN
dependant on factors such as environment, duty cycle, CONTACTS OF A VACUUM INTERRUPTER MAY
etc. Unless the experience of the maintenance personnel PRODUCE X-RAYS. THE RADIATION MAY INCREASE
suggests a different service interval, the contactor should WITH AN INCREASE IN THE VOLTAGE OR A
go through a checkout after each 50,000 operations or DECREASE IN THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE OPEN
annually, which ever occurs first. CONTACTS. THE LEVELS OF RADIATION GENERATED
GENERAL AT THE RECOMMENDED TEST VOLTAGES AND
NORMAL CONTACTOR OPEN GAP SPACING ARE
The contactor should be kept clean and free from dust EXTREMELY LOW. HOWEVER, AS A PRECAUTIONARY
and other accumulated deposits. Dust can be removed MEASURE IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ALL
from the contactor by blowing with dry air that is free from OPERATING PERSONNEL STAND AT LEAST THREE
lubricants. FEET AWAY FROM THE CONTACTOR WHILE
PERFORMING THIS TEST.
Inspect for loose joints that produce excess heat and
discolor conductors. Verify that insulation has not been Vacuum contactors depend on the vacuum in each
damaged by high temperatures. Do not over-torque bolts interrupter to successfully stop current flow to the
while verifying tightness. All hardware is metric property connected load when the contactor opens.
class 8.8. Refer to Table VI for recommended torque
values. SL contactors are thoroughly tested at the factory prior to
shipment. They can, however, be damaged by improper
handling during shipment and storage. The integrity of the

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vacuum interrupters should therefore be verified before the VI REPLACEMENT

contactor is energized for the first time. The check should
also be made each time the contactor is serviced or If the vacuum interrupters fail the vacuum integrity or
wear check, or if they have more than 300,000
repaired, otherwise the test should be performed each
50,000 operations or annually, whichever occurs first. operations, they must be replaced. The three interrupters
must be replaced as a set.
To verify the integrity of the vacuum interrupters a voltage
of 16kV-ac should be applied across the open contacts of
the interrupters. The voltage should be applied for 60 CAUTION
seconds without breakdown. Breakdown is defined as a
current of 5mA or more flowing across the open contacts.
Note that approximately 1mA of current will flow through
each interrupter during the AC test due to the capacitance THERE ARE BELLOWS IN EACH INTERRUPTER THAT
of the vacuum interrupter. SEAL THE MOVING CONTACT FROM THE
ATMOSPHERE. THESE BELLOWS ARE FRAGILE AND
If a DC high potential test unit is used, make certain that MUST BE PROTECTED FROM ANY TORSIONAL
the peak voltage does not exceed 23kV, the peak of the LOADING. AN APPROPRIATE TOOL MUST SUPPORT
corresponding AC RMS test voltage. A megger cannot be THE MACHINED FLATS ON EACH END OF THE
used to verify vacuum integrity due to its limited output INTERRUPTER WHEN TIGHTENING ANY HARDWARE
voltage. ON THE INTERRUPTER. BOTTLE WRENCH, CUTLER-
HAMMER PART NUMBER 4A36081H01, IS PROVIDED
INTERRUPTER WEAR CHECK
WITH EACH SET OF REPLACEMENT VI’S AND
The interrupters used in the SL contactor are designed for SHOULD BE USED IN THIS APPLICATION.
long electrical life. Replacement should be at 300,000
Remove each VI using the steps listed below:
operations except in cases of plugging or jogging which
may require more frequent replacement. Verification of 1. Loosen locknut securing threaded rod to top of
contact wear can be made by following the procedure standoff insulator (Figure 12). Note the number of
below. threads between the two 10mm nuts.
The overtravel gap for a new SL contactor is .080" and is 2. Rotate insulator clockwise to screw insulator off
set at the factory. As the contacts wear the overtravel is threaded rod.
reduced. The SL interrupter design allows for .080" wear
before replacement is required. To verify that the contacts 3. Remove clamp securing lower end of VI to housing
are not worn beyond their allowable limits, close the (Figure 13).
contactor with rated control power. Insert the .020" 4. Remove bolt and shunt supports securing end of
contactor wear gauge, p/n 5259C11H01, between the lower terminal to housing (Figure 14).
operating plate and the washer on the lower insulator
stem of each pole. Refer to Figure 11. If the gauge 5. Remove the bolt securing VI to upper terminal
cannot be freely inserted on each pole, all three (Figure 15).
interrupters must be replaced. Refer to the section VI 6. Hold insulator down and rotate lower portion of VI
Replacement for instructions on replacing the assembly forward to remove (Figure 16).
interrupters.
7. Insert new VI assembly (reverse of step 6).
8. Install the bolt securing VI to upper terminal, do not
tighten.
9. Install bolt and shunt supports securing lower
terminal to housing (Figure 17). When tightening
insure laminated shunt is straight and shunt supports
are in correct position.
10. Tighten bolt securing VI to upper terminal while
holding bottle wrench on upper VI stem. Torque to 200
lb-in (22.6 Nm). Insure the laminated shunt is not
twisted.
11. Install clamp securing lower end of VI to housing.
12. Rotate insulator counter-clockwise until the number of
Fig. 11 – Interrupter Wear Check threads noted in step 1 is obtained.

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Adjusting IV's
After 3 new VI’s have been installed, set the proper open
gap using the steps listed below. Three battery operated
test lights or continuity testers are needed for the proper
setting of the open gap.
1. Attach test lights across the upper and lower
terminals of each interrupter.
2. Rotate insulator on middle phase bottle until light
flickers. Rotate clockwise if light is not on, counter-
clockwise if light is on.
3. From the point the light flickers, rotate insulator on
middle phase bottle counter-clockwise three and two- Fig. 12
thirds turns to establish a 5.5mm open gap. Use
markings on insulator to verify correct rotation. (Two-
thirds turn is equal to 8 divisions that are molded on
the surface of the insulator.)
4. Slowly rotate the main shaft, closing the VI's, until
the middle phase light is on. Adjust the insulators on
the two outside phases so that the lights on all three
phases come on simultaneously, (DO NOT MOVE
THE INSULATOR ON THE MIDDLE PHASE) while
rocking the main shaft open and closed.
5. Tighten locknuts securing threaded rod to top of each
insulator. Use bottle wrench to insure standoff
insulator does not rotate during this operation. Fig. 13
6. Perform test as described in section on Vacuum
Integrity Check on page 19 before returning
contactor to service.
Coil Replacement
1. Remove the coil leads from terminals 5 and 6 on the
control board. Cut the wire-tie securing the coil leads
to the baseplate.
2. Remove the coil mounting angle by removing the two
angle mounting bolts located on the bottom of the
contactor baseplate. (Figure 18). Be careful not to
allow the angle to move abruptly as the bolts are
removed since there is pressure applied to the angle
by the return spring. Remove coil assembly from Fig. 14
contactor.
3. Remove the locknut holding the return spring bolt on
the back of the mounting angle (Figure 19). Note:
After removing locknut, count the threads protruding
through the mounting angle to insure correct length
during reassembly.
4. Unscrew the spring assembly by hand and remove
from the angle (Figure 20).
5. Slip the two coils from the cores.
6. Install the two new coils over the cores. (Figure 21)
7. Thread the return spring assembly into the mounting
angle until the locknut under the bottom spring
Fig. 15

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WARNING

VERIFY THAT THE APPLIED POWER CANNOT BE FED

BACK INTO ANY CPT OR OTHER CIRCUIT, WHICH MAY
GENERATE DANGEROUS VOLTAGES.
Using a standard hand-held multimeter, check the dc
output of the board at terminals 5 and 6. The voltage
should be approximately 9 to 16 volts. If there is no
output, the board must be replaced. If there is an output
voltage, but it is not within this range, remove the board
Fig. 16 and verify the dip switch settings.
To remove the board, wires connected to terminals 1, 2,
5, and 6 (7 and 8 also if mechanical latch is installed)
must be disconnected. Make certain that the wires are
properly marked before disconnecting to insure the ability
to reconnect them to the proper terminal. After the wires
are disconnected, loosen the mounting screws located at
the top and the bottom of the terminal block. The board
may now be withdrawn from its mounting compartment.
Before a new board is installed, make certain that the dip
switches are properly set. Refer to Table IIIa, Table IIIb or
pages 4 and 5. Installation is the opposite of removal.
Stop Assembly Replacement
Fig. 17
If the stop assembly becomes worn it should be replaced.
retainer just contacts the angle. The number of
To replace, close the contactor with test power. Remove
threads protruding through the mounting angle should
the two bolts securing the assembly to the baseplate.
be the same as counted in step 3 above. Do not
Install a new assembly. Hand-tighten bolts. Set gap
overtighten since this would compress the return
between the armature plate and stop to 0.534 in. 0.004 in.
spring and prevent the proper force from being applied
using adjustment block provided with replacement stop
to the operating plate on opening. The rear locknut for
assembly, torque bolts to 214 lb-in (24.2 N-M).
the return bolt should then be tightened on the back
(See fig. 22).
of the angle.
8. Secure the angle to the contactor baseplate using the Auxiliary Contact Maintenance and Replacement
two mounting bolts. Sufficient force must be applied If standard contact blocks become oxidized due to very
to the angle to compress the return spring and allow low current levels passing through the contacts, they may
the threaded holes in the angle to align with the be cleaned by periodically disconnecting them from the
appropriate holes in the baseplate. circuit and circulating approximately 10 amps through the
9. Connect the coil leads to the appropriate terminals on contacts for a short period of time.
the control board. Secure the leads using a wire tie and If one or more of the auxiliary contacts fail, it is
the hole in the baseplate to insure that the leads do not recommended that the complete contact block assembly
become abraised. Before the contactor is reinstalled, be replaced. Disconnect wiring to each contact, making
verify proper operation using test power. When power is sure to properly mark each wire to insure proper
applied, the contactor should close cleanly. When reconnection. Remove the two mounting screws securing
power is removed, the moving armature should the contact assembly to the bearing retainer. Install the
securely contact the stop assembly. replacement assembly, securing with the two mounting
Control Board Check and Replacement screws. The contacts are properly adjusted when the
To verify the output of the control board, apply rated plunger to operating arm gap is .110 inches. (Figures 23
control voltage to terminals one and two. and 24).

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Insulation Level Check

After installation and before energizing the contactor for
the first time, the insulation level should be checked and
recorded. Check the resistance between poles and from
each pole to ground with a megger. Record all readings. It
is not practical to specify an absolute value for this
reading since it is dependent on other connected
apparatus and conditions of service. However, any
unusually low readings (below 1 meg per 1000 volts) or
abrupt reduction in a reading would indicate a possible
source of trouble, and the cause should be investigated
and corrected. As previously discussed, the insulation
Fig. 18 Remove the coil mounting angle level check cannot verify vacuum interrupter integrity.
Contact Resistance Check
Testing that measures the contact resistance of the VI’s
is not recommended since the results can vary widely on
good contacts. If a resistance check is performed, the
best results will be with a test module that will force 50 to
100 amps through the contacts while measuring
resistance. Any value under 300 micro-ohms can be
considered typical, although higher readings may be
measured if the test equipment is not connected near the
contactor terminals.

Fig. 19 Remove the locknut securing the return spring bolt

Fig. 20 Unscrew the return spring assembly

Fig. 22 Stop assembly adjustment block

Fig. 21 Install new coils on cores

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Fig. 23 Remove the two mounting screws securing the Fig. 24 Adjust the gap between plunger and operating arm to
contact assembly to bearing retainer .110 inches

Replacement Parts
Following is a partial list of the replacement parts available for the SL Contactor. Contact your Cutler-Hammer
distributor for price and availability.

P/n Description
————— ———————————————
2147A58G02 Vacuum Interrupter Assembly for SL-160/200/320/400
2147A58G03 Coil Control Board
2147A58G04 Auxiliary Contact Kit (2NO-2NC)
2147A58G05 Auxiliary Contact Kit 3NO-3NC (for Latched Contactor)
2147A58G11 Dual Coil Assembly (all voltages)
2147A58G14 Stop Assembly
2147A58G22 Return Spring Assembly
2147A58G25 24VDC Latch Coil with Rectifier
2147A58G27 110/120VAC, 125VDC Latch Coil with Rectifier
2147A58G28 220/240VAC Latch Coil with Rectifier

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Cutler-Hammer
221 Heywood Road
Arden, NC 28704

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