Switchgear frame The MNS R frame is based on modular 2 mm thick still C sec- tions, pre-drilled at a pitch of 25 mm. Each uni t i s based on modular elements and consists of: circuit-breaker compartments instruments compartments busbar compartment cable compartment. All compartments are meccani- cally segregated from the others. The switchgear is pre set for easy extensions on both sides. Earthing The switchgear is provided with a continuous electrolytic copper earth- ing busbar, with a cross-section suit- able for the proper switchgear short- circuit rating and pre-set on both sides for connection to the earthing network. Are connected to the earthing busbar - all the metallic structures of the indi- vidual units; - all not live metallic parts of the cir- cuit-breakers; - all CTs and VTs secondary earthing connections. All others not live metallic parts of the apparatus are connected to the earth- ing busbar by means of the unit me- tallic structure. The doors with apparatus installed are connected to the structure by means of flexible copper braids. All the ground connections are made with screws or bolts provided with gripping washers. ABB PC30 23-11-2009, 8:13 4