How to install Gear switch

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First we define the word switch gear?

a switch gears are a combination of disconnect switches or circuit breakers used to control, protect and isolate electrical equipment. The switchgear consists of a cubicle unit that is attached to a lower frame and they help in identifying faults found in an electricity network such as generating, distributing r transmitting and helps in turning off power. You can call it TP&N OR SWITCH GEAR

Electric switchgears are the heart beat of any company facility’s electrical system. The switchgears works as the intermediary between the incoming electricity from the utility companies and all other electrical circuits within the facility. They are of many  voltage classes; we have the low voltage (less than 1 KV), the medium voltage (1 KV to 75 KV), high voltage (75 KV to 230 KV) and the extremely high voltage (Above 230 KV). These switch gears can pose a serious risk to workers and if there are accidents, the likelihood of death is very high. It is therefore very important that we know how to handle it with great caution and strict adherence to standard safety procedures. With this in mind, here is how you can work it out on basic installation for your LV/MV switchgears.

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In installation, you need to create the right foundation for it. Whether indoor or outdoor, concrete slabs or pilings, the foundation must have a smooth level surface.

    Calculate the floor where you want to install the switchgear with a tape measure and draw and outline of it.
    Mark holes in locations on the wall that will be behind the switchgear. Drill ½ inch diameter holes into wall. Insert cable sleeve into each hole and tap the cable sleeve into the holes.
    Place the anchor brackets onto the lower frame unit; tighten the bolts but not completely.
If you want u can still make a use of big meter board for it.
    Mark the floor for the location of the anchor bolts with a felt tip marker. Drill holes for the anchor bolts into the floor using the power drill. Insert the anchor bolts into the holes and tighten the anchor bolts with the socket wrench.
    Set the lower frame in position on the floor.
    Attach a nut onto each anchor bolt.
    Attach the power cables to the switch gear cubicle which is the unit that will be placed on top of the lower frame. Route the power cables into the lower frame and secure them to the cable brackets with a cable clamp
    Remove the plastic cover and any strappings on the switch gear cubicle. Disconnect the sensor cable from the sensor cable connector.
    Lift the cubicle up into position with a service trolley by using a small crane, secure your switch gear cubicle the lower frame by inserting the bolts the bolt holes. Tighten each bolt fully with the socket wrench, complete all the wiring and cable connections and you are good to go.

Make sure to leave welled  space in front of your switch gears so that it can always be free to open its doors when  to pull out breakers and transformers. Other tips that can be helpful in maintaining your switchgears are not to always blow out the equipment because dust, filings, light metals, rags and saw dust can be blown into positions where they become inaccessible and may pass unnoticed. It’s better to keep clean the plant.  For better safety do not operate your switch gears manually or in switch rooms, New standards advocate for operators to track  and operate switch gears form remote locations... If yours doesn't assist with remote then u make sure it's safely installed and always be careful when going towards it..

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