GE Industrial Solutions Record Plus FE250 with SMR1 Trip Unit User Manual

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Step 6, Troubleshooting:

Ensure that breaker is installed correctly and all

terminal connections are torqued per

instructions.

If the breaker fails to close, check:

1. For overloads and short circuit on the system.

2. Handle position - TRIPPED - reset by moving

handle fully to OFF position and then to the

ON position, see figure 6.

3. Under voltage trip is supplied with rated

voltage.

4. Shunt trip is de-energized and no trip signal

exists.

5. Breaker trip unit settings are properly

adjusted.

If technical assistance is required, contact your

local sales office. In the US call GE Post Sales

Customer Service, 1 888 437 3765.

Step 7, Maintenance:

Generally, no maintenance is required but it is

recommended that the breaker be cleaned and

inspected on an annual basis.

Warning: Danger of electrical shock or injury.

Turn off power supplies ahead of equipment

before attempting to service or accessories.

Important: Danger d’electrocution. Couper

l’alimenation avant d’effectuer toute action

d’entretien.

Operate the breaker push to test button and

toggle the handle several times, testing the

mechanical operation of the device. If there are

any signs of damage or if the mechanism is

sluggish or sticky, replace the breaker.

For abnormal or heavy duty conditions refer to

NEMA publication AB4 and recommended

practices of NFPA70B.

Step 8, Storage:

Store in a dry, dust free, environment protected

from corrosion. Long-term storage should be in

the original shipping carton. Temperature range

–40

C to +40

Step 9, Accessories:

For full details of the accessories and their

application, contact your local GE

representatives. When installing accessories

read the accompanying accessory installation

instruction and follow carefully all cautions and

warnings.

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. The circuit breaker is a sealed unit, which contains no user serviceable parts.
Tampering with seal will void warrant.

GE Consumer & Industrial

41 Woodford Avenue
Plainville, CT USA 06062
www.geconsumerandindustrial.com

Outer 2 positions
Right pocket auxiliary

Switch ID

Figure 7, Typical accessories.
See buylog

for details

Outer 2 positions
Left pocket auxiliary

Switch ID

Inner Position Left pocket
shunt-trip/under voltage
Trip Bell-alarm ID

Apply Accessory Label to
side of breaker

Shunt trip/Under

Voltage Module