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General Information
Compact Size
For space-limited installations, the 1200A and 2000A frames
offer a common width of 15
1
/
2
inches, a common depth of
only 12
1
/
8
inches, a common mounting footprint, and com-
mon bus center lines. This compact, shallow depth (even with
drawout breakers) permits stacking of six 800A or 1200A
breakers or four 2000A breakers in a standard switchboard.
This packaging is made possible by the insulated-encased
construction and thermal performance of the SB breaker. Even
when operated at 100% of the frame rating, no additional
ventilation is required for the 1200A and 2000A frames.
Possible Number of Frames in a 90-inch Switchboard.
Example: Three 1200A and two 2000A breaker combination is possible.
When operated at 100% of the frame rating, 4000A and
5000A frames require 66 in
2
of ventilation space in the top and
bottom of the front cover. The 3200A frames require no addi-
tional ventilation. Detailed outline drawings of the breakers
and drawout elements are included in the Outline Dimensions
section starting on page 36.
Bus Spacing and Connections
Specific installation features of SB breakers include common
pole spacings and vertical connections. These pole spacings
allow for a standard bus connection as specified in UL 891.
Detailed outline drawings are contained in the Outline Dimen-
sions section starting on page 36.
Two-Step Stored Energy Mechanism
A two-step stored energy mechanism is used to close and
open the breaker. Energy is initially stored in the main springs
of the stored energy mechanism. When the breaker is closed,
spring energy is consumed and sufficient energy is retained in
the breaker to perform the tripping function.
The stored energy mechanism may be charged manually
(standard) or electrically (optional). Pushbutton controls allow
for easy opening and closing. Color-coded indicators clearly
display the opened or closed status of the circuit breaker and
charged or discharged status of the stored energy mecha-
nism. Once the breaker is closed, the mechanism can be
recharged. The breaker is now prepared for a rapid open-close
or open-close-open operation.
Main Stored Energy Spring in Front Compartment
Centralized Controls
The manual charging handle, pushbutton control switches, and
color-coded indicators are grouped in the central escutcheon
on the front cover. The U-shaped construction of the charging
handle provides for a firm grip regardless of the position of the
breaker in the switchboard. For safety, the charging handle and
push-to-close pushbutton are interlocked. This interlock
prevents the breaker from being closed unless the charging
handle is in the stowed position, the position to which it will
automatically return when it is released. The interlock also
prevents the breaker from being manually charged if the Close
button is depressed. Operating instructions for the stored
energy mechanism and controls are in the Operating Instruc-
tions section starting on page 15.
Centralized Controls and Color-Coded Indicators
2000A Size Frames
1200A Size Frames
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