ACB Maintenance
ACB Maintenance
Scope: This document is applicable to any Aggreko Generator fitted with Merlin Gerin NW series Air circuit breakers. This maintenance should be carried out after every 5000 engine running hours Doc. No. P04300015
This document describes the steps involved in performing maintenance on Merlin Gerin NW series Air circuit breakers fitted to Aggreko Diesel and Gas generator sets. As this work instruction is
Purpose: Rev. No. C
based around a 2 man team, for clarity each step is broken down to an Authorised Person(AP) and a Competent Person(CP)
Step No. /
Main Steps Detailed Steps Key Points Photos / Comments
(Responsibility)
Wear appropriate PPE i.e.
1 (CP) Take a Job Card from control room Check details on Job Card or Handheld device. Safety Hard Hat
or if Service Mobility (Handheld Check that the service is due by checking the last SMR reading displayed on the service sticker Safety Glasses
Device) has been implemented (Picture 2) and the site service log, if there is any discrepancy in the meter reading this must be Safety Gloves
follow all service mobility reported to the Operations Supervisor to reschedule service, otherwise continue. Coveralls
instructions. Safety Boots
Dust Mask
NOTE: The Site Operations (Picture 1)
Supervisor has the responsibility of
making sure that all MOVEX Conduct a “Tool box talk”
procedures are followed. and risk assessment.
(Picture 1) (Picture 2)
(Picture 1)
(Picture 3)
3 (AP & CP) Prepare P.T.W De-load and switch the generator control panel key switch to the OFF position. Place “Do not operate”
tag on the key switch. (Picture 1)
Switch to OFF the transformer LV isolator by turning it anticlockwise.
Apply a Lock and a “Do not operate” tag on the Transformer LV Isolator. (Picture 2)
Prove the system is dead at the generator by testing the bus bar with an approved Martindale Contact
Voltage Indicator. (Picture 3 and 4)
Using the proving unit, test the Martindale contact voltage indicator before and after proving the
system is dead. (Picture 4) (Picture 2)
Turn off the fuel supply valve to the Genset (Picture 5), Fit a “Do not operate” tag on the fuel isolation (Picture 1)
point.
Switch to OFF the battery isolator by turning handle anticlockwise. (Picture 6), apply battery isolator
Lock and “Do not operate” tag.
Issue the Permit to Work (PTW)
CAUTION: The Martindale
Fit permit to work notice onto the front of the control panel door. (Picture 1)
Contact voltage indicator
MUST be tested using a
Proving unit before and after
proving the system is dead.
(Picture 3) ( Picture 4)
(Picture 5) (Picture 6)
(Picture 3)
(Picture 4)
(Picture 6)
(Picture 5)
Remove the circuit breaker front cover and check all auxiliary wiring for any physical damage to NOTE: Before greasing the
terminals, connections and wiring insulation. key points within the chassis
Remove any dirt / dust using a clean soft dry brush and a vacuum cleaner. (Picture 5) remove any existing grease
and then apply only a very
Auxiliary contact points must be checked for any damage or deterioration and should be replaced if
small amount of the new
required. There are unused contacts on the circuit breaker that can be used to replace the damaged
grease.
ones. (Picture 6)
Replace the front cover and tighten all retaining screws with the Philips screw driver.
CAUTION: No grease is
required on the auxiliary
Circuit Breaker - Outer Case
terminals.
Check the circuit breaker outer case for; CAUTION: It is critical to
any signs of grime, excessive dust or condensation which all reduce insulation, clean with a check the tightness of the
dry cloth or a vacuum cleaner. fastening screws as this is
cracks or burns which could weaken the case and thus reduce its mechanical ability to one of the main contributors
withstand a short circuit (Picture 7) to misalignment of the stabs
and clusters which can
Check tightness of all fastening screws on the backmold, they should be tightened to 10 Nm. (Pictures potentially result in cluster
below) (Picture 3)
damage and overheating.
(Picture 4) (Picture 5)
CAUTION: It is critical to check the tightness of the fastening screws as this is one of the main
contributors to misalignment of the stabs and clusters which can potentially result in cluster damage
and overheating.
(Picture 6) (Picture 7)
(Picture 2)
(Picture 3)
(Picture 4) (Picture 5)
Check each main internal contact for signs of pitting and overheating.
An example of a New set of contacts is shown opposite for reference. (Picture 6)
An example of a set of main contacts which have been in service as shown opposite, the contacts
shown have been cleaned and as you will see they are discoloured but no pitting or wear is present. (Picture 4)
(Picture 3)
(Picture 7)
Refit all ARC chutes and tighten the retaining screws with the Philips screw driver.
Manually open the shutters on the rear of the chassis, by first pushing the Red plastic linkage with
your left hand. (Picture 8)
While holding the Red linkage with your Left hand, push the shutter assembly towards the load
connections with your Right hand and hold it there. (Picture 9)
Clean the contact bars that are protruding through the shutter with a dry clean cloth, inspect for any
signs of overheating and apply a small amount of grease. (Picture10)
(Picture 5) (Picture 6)
NOTE: If any mechanical defects or discoloration of the contacts or clusters are noted the condition of
the circuit breaker must be reported to the OS and a replacement circuit breaker fitted.
NOTE: Before greasing the key points within the chassis, remove any existing grease and apply only a
very small amount of grease.
(Picture 7) (Picture 8)
(Picture 2)
(Picture 3) (Picture 4)
(Picture 5 )
Equipment Position: Key Points: Page 7 of 14
CP = Control Panel Safety
LH = Left Side Environmental
RH= Right Side
Inspect the clusters and make sure the lock pins and lock retainers are in place. (Picture 6) NOTE: If any mechanical
7 (AP & CP) Cont. Circuit Breaker Load cluster If found missing or broken, lock pins and lock retainers must be replaced with new ones. (Pictures 7 & defects or discoloration of
Inspection. 8) the contacts or clusters are
Once all clusters have been cleaned and inspected the main contact points need to be re-greased. noted the condition of the
Cont.. (Picture 9) lubricate the areas of each cluster as shown with Kluber Barrierta L 55/2 grease. circuit breaker must be
reported to the OS and a
NOTE: Remove any existing grease from cluster assembly before applying new grease to clusters. replacement circuit breaker
fitted.
NOTE: If any mechanical defects or discoloration of the contacts or clusters are noted the condition of
the circuit breaker must be reported to the OS and a replacement circuit breaker fitted. NOTE: Remove any existing
grease from cluster
assembly before applying
new grease to clusters.
(Picture 6)
(Picture 7) (Picture 8)
(Picture 9)
(Picture 3) (Picture 4)
(Picture 5) (Picture 6)
(Picture 7)
(Picture 9)
(Picture 10)
(Picture 4)
(Picture 3)
(Picture 6)
(Picture 5)
(Picture 3) (Picture 4)
For Project Sites with Generators connected to 6.3 MVA Transformer. NOTE: Stand clear of circuit
13 (CP) Restart the engine. Reset the alarm messages if any are displayed on the GEMPAC unit by pushing the Alarm reset breaker & alternator outlet.
button on the control panel. (Picture 1)
Press start button (Picture 2)
Allow engine to stabilise.
(Picture 1) (Picture 2)
REVISION HISTORY
Rev. No. Rev. Date Details of Changes Prepared By Reviewed By Approved By
B 30 April 2013 Updated types of grease used and changed photos to show where grease needs to be applied. Andrew Wormald Frederik Mare Ron Sams
C 18 June 2018 Updated the document to cover all NW series circuit breakers with detailed Circuit breaker and Bus Bar connection D.Amanya R.Phillip A.Methven
chamber Inspection.