500-8067.9 * INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8DJH * Revision 03 67
Installation
11.5 Checking the ready-for-service indicator
Checking
the ready-for-service
indicator
The switchgear is filled with insulating gas at a relative pressure. Before starting
installation, please verify that the gas filling of the switchgear is sufficient by means of
the ready-for-service indicator.
Ö Read the ready-for-service indicator.
If the pointer is in the green area, the gas density is in order.
If the pointer is in the red area:
Ö Check the auxiliary switch of the ready-for-service indicator.
Checking
the auxiliary switch
The auxiliary switch of the ready-for-service indicator can latch tight due to extreme
shocks during transport. Then, the ready-for-service indicator is in the red area.
Ö Remove the front plate of the switchgear. Push the lever of the auxiliary switch
carefully towards the switch.
r The ready-for-service indicator must be in the green area. If not, please stop
installation and contact the Siemens representative.
a
Indication: "ready for service"
s
Pointer
d
Green
f
Red
g
Indication: "not ready for service"
Fig. 38: Lever of auxiliary switch