GE Industrial Solutions Commercial Metering Switchboards Splicing and joining sections User Manual

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The picture below shows the main bus installed in a

different position relative to the adjoining section.

This condition makes it necessary to use a splice bar

with 5” offset.

3. Splicing sections. The first step is to install the splice

bars on one of the sections. Do not tighten these

bolts. Just add bolts, washers, and nuts and leave

loose.

Second, attach the next section and make the bus bar

holes align with the splice bar slots. There is a removable

cut out for temporary removal during the splicing of the

section.

Use a screwdriver to make sure the holes align. Then add

the hardware to join the bus and splice bars.

If Bellville washers are provided with the joints , torque to

35 lb-ft. If lock washers are provided with the joints, ,

torque to 39 lb-ft.
The last step is to bolt the sections together. To do so,

please read instruction bulletin (GEH5875), which is

included in the first section of every switchboard line up.

When connections are complete, set the switchboard on

the final pad for cable terminations.

These instructions do not cover all details or variations in equipment nor do they provide for every possible contingency that may be met in

connection with installation, operation, or maintenance. Should further information be desired or should particular problems arise that are not

covered sufficiently for the purchaser’s purposes, the matter should be referred to the GE Company.

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