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5 escutcheon, 6 charging handle – GE Industrial Solutions EntelliGuard 800–2000 A Frames, 240–600 Vac Maintenance Manual User Manual

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EntelliGuard™ 800–2000 A Power Circuit Breakers
Chapter 7. Maintenance of Standard Parts and Assemblies

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7.5 Escutcheon

The escutcheon is illustrated in Figure 39.

Figure 39. Escutcheon and related parts.

Escutcheon Removal

Use the following procedure to remove the escutcheon:

1. Pull the ends of the two trim plate mounting rods

out of the holes at the rear of both sides of the

escutcheon, then remove the trim plate.

2. Remove the six screws securing the escutcheon to

the breaker. Pull the manual charging handle out

part way, then slide off the escutcheon.

Escutcheon Installation

Use the following procedure to install the escutcheon:

1. Pull the manual charging handle out part way, then

slide the handle through the slot in the replacement

escutcheon and move the escutcheon into place.

Insert the six mounting screws and tighten to 14–20

in-lb.

2. Replace the trim ring around the escutcheon, with

the narrow side at the bottom. Insert the trim plate

mounting rods into the rear of the escutcheon.

7.6 Charging Handle

The charging handle, illustrated in Figure 40, is available

as a renewal part. See DEF004.

Removing the Charging Handle

Use the following procedure to remove the charging han-

dle, as illustrated in Figure 41 and Figure 42.

1. Remove the escutcheon, as described in Section 7.5.
2. Disconnect the handle return spring from the link

on the rear of the handle.

3. Remove the nut and lock washer from the bolt con-

necting the handle to the charging mechanism,

then slide out the bolt and flat washer.

4. Remove the nut and lock washer from the mounting

bolt, then slide out the bolt and flat washer. Remove

the handle from the breaker.

Installing the Charging Handle

Use the following procedure to install the charging han-

dle, as illustrated in Figure 41 and Figure 42.

1. Insert the pivot bushing into the replacement han-

dle, then place the handle in position on the charg-

ing mechanism. Insert the mounting bolt with flat

washer and secure it with the lock washer and nut.

Tighten to 200 in-lb.

2. Slide the other bolt through the mechanism link,

flat washer, and handle, then secure it with the lock

washer and nut. Tighten to 96 in-lb.

3. Connect the handle return spring to the link on the

rear of the handle.

4. Replace the escutcheon, as described in Section 7.5.

¼” Hex