ZAMBIA ELECTRICITY CORPORATION LIMITED DISTRIBUTION AND SUPPLY SERVICES COPPERBELT DIVISION CIRCUIT BREAKER MAINTENANCE FORM REGION:.

SERIAL No.. SUBSTATION: MAKE/TYPE:.. CIRCUIT:. RATED CURRENT: VOLTAGE:. BRAKING CAPACITY:.. MAKING CAPACITY:.. PROCEDURE FOR THE CONTROL, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF HIGH VOLTAGE APPARATUS SHOULD COMFORM TO ZESCO LIMITED SAFETY RULES
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 CHECK LIST Check general cleanliness of breaker panel Check for oil level Check for proper operation of ON/OFF indication mechanism Check the condition of the heaters Check the fixed and moving contacts Check and clean Arc control device Check for proper operation of shutter assembly Check the condition of gas vent seal Check for any oil leakages Check and lubricate locating bolt and linkage of breaker Check for the gas pressure for SF6 recloser Check and lubricate racking up and down or out mechanism Check condition of tank gasket, tank lining & phase barriers Check and clean auxiliary contacts Check for slow closing TEST Measure the contact resistance Carry out continuity test in the open and close position Carry out timing tests (with speed curve meter) Test dielectric strength and crackle test Test the close and trip test manually and electrically Check fluid in the hydraulic unit (where applicable) Check the condition of the bushings Test the earthing OBSERVATION ACTION TAKEN

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REMARKS Maintenance frequency annually or depending on the number of operations Maintained by: Signature:. Date:. Checked by:.. Signature: Date:.