GE Industrial Solutions Arc Vault Protection System User Manual

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DEH-41483 Rev. 3

Arc Vault™ Protection System

Description

SECTION 3. DESCRIPTION

GENERAL

This section contains a description of the General Electric

Arc Vault™ Low Voltage gear. It also describes the

functions of the electrical and mechanical systems of Arc

Vault.

Figure 3-1 is a side view of a typical Arc Vault section

showing compartmentation.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

General Electric Arc Vault Protection System is a free

standing assembly of metal-enclosed sections containing

cable termination provisions, auxiliary power circuit

protective devices, controls, and instrumentation.

Figure 3-1 Side view of Arc Vault Stack

Refer to Figure 4-3 on page 17 for cable entry space dimensions and location.

Ceiling height above exhaust door must be min. 12 feet. Exception to this requirement is above cable entry space. Sprinkler

heads cannot be located within a five foot radius of the perimeter of the Arc Vault stack.

Open Exhaust Door

Height is 94.1 inch

CABLE CONNECT
BUS

INTERSECTIONAL
CONTROL WIRING
TROUGH

ELECTRONICS
COMPARTMENT

ARC VAULT
DEVICE
COMPARTMENT

COMPARTMENT
DOORS

BOTTOM
ELECTRONICS
COMPARTMENT
INCLUDING UPS

Exhaust Door requires

clearance from

conduit, Plumbing

and other mechanical

devices.