Kyle® Distribution Switchgear
Service Solutions
How Do You Spell Reliability?
The
ABC s of Power Distribution Reliability
Reliability
It’s not just a catch-phrase. It’s a
commitment to a superior level of service. It’s the key to
pleased customers, business opportunities, strategic
growth, and satisfied regulatory agencies. It’s what makes
you a trusted power supplier.
What if there was a way to ensure premium reliability,
guarantee continued TCC coordination, and provide optimal
recloser mechanical operation? What if this assurance
required only a minimal investment? There is a way to
realize optimal system reliability, and it doesn’t involve
making a purchase. The secret is simply performing
scheduled maintenance on your Kyle® recloser.
The Kyle reclosers that you already own are the best
choice for providing reliable power distribution. Kyle
quality, backed by over a half century experience as an
industry leader in distribution switchgear, means that your
system is using the most dependable products on the market.
Preserving optimal performance is easy: simply follow the
recloser maintenance guidelines recommended by Cooper
Power Systems.
The system reliability that your Kyle recloser provides, from
TCC coordination to mechanical reliability, is guaranteed by
keeping its components in prime condition. As with any
mechanical device, repeated use takes a toll on even the
best system. Regular maintenance preserves reliability of
operation at peak efficiency, even during peak load demand
periods, and protects system uptime. And uninterrupted
service means a better financial bottom line.
Regular maintenance will guarantee decades of reliable
service from your Kyle distribution switchgear.
You have already made a capital investment in superior
products for reliable outage management. Make sure you
collect the full dividends on that wise investment. Keep
your distribution switchgear operating with the reliability
that you and your customers depend on.
The Kyle reclosers that you already own are an important
part of your commitment to reliability. Establishing and
following a regular maintenance routine will guarantee
decades of reliable service from your Kyle distribution
switchgear. You’ve already made the best decision for
reliability, power quality, and efficiency. Protecting your
investment is the next smart choice.
The ABCs of Reliability
Aesthetics
Service Item
Service
Benefit
External Hardware
Inspect
Paint
Labels
Inspect
Inspect
Minimize corrosion to maintain bushing and tank seals
Avoid rust stains
Maintain non-corrosive tank for oil reservoir
Provide valuable environmental and hazard information
Routine maintenance provides optimal operation.
Routine maintenance is as easy as ABC. Simple inspections and basic care will keep your Kyle distribution switchgear
operating at its prime. Proper maintenance includes the following basics: filtering or replacing the oil, and replacing the
bushings gaskets, the head gasket, the series coil gasket, and the tank liner. For best performance reliability, Kyle also
recommends inspecting all the components and the mechanism. Complete your maintenance program with a thorough test
plan. Follow these ABC s of proper recloser maintenance to ensure your power distribution system’s optimal reliability.
A
esthetic concerns include hardware corrosion and paint scratches.
Neglect of the exterior could lead to compromising the seal of the
bushings and tank. During regular maintenance is an ideal time to verify
that the non-PCB and hazard labels are still readable by the operating
crews. Replace illegible labels.
B
oost mechanical reliability to ensure that the equipment
itself is operating at peak levels. Mechanical components do exhibit wear
after years of service and should be replaced as needed. Inspect the
mechanism for proper operation to confirm correct tripping and closing.
For oil interrupters, check moving and stationary interrupting contacts for
erosion. If the contact surface shows wear, the part should be replaced. If
the movable contact is replaced, the corresponding stationary contact
should also be replaced to avoid excessive wear on the new moving
contact. For vacuum interrupters, verify contact wear by the scribe mark
wear indicator or by actual measurement of contact erosion. Check
counters for proper alignment and operation to assure accurate system
and maintenance planning information.
It’s as easy as ABC to maintain your power distribution system’s optimal reliability. Contact your
Cooper Power Systems Representative for additional information about maintenance and parts specials.
Mechanical Reliability
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Service Item
Service
Benefit
Interrupting Contacts
Main Latch Assembly
Counters
Inspect
Inspect
Inspect
Prevent interrupting, mechanical or thermal failure
Maintain proper closing of mechanism
Obtain information and planned maintenance
Service Solutions
Coordination Reliability
Service Item
Service
Benefit
Series Coil
Pump Piston
Series Coil Gaskets
Insulating Oil
Inspect
Inspect
Replace
Filter, Replace
Correct minimum trip values
Obtain proper sequencing and TCC timing
Avoid oil leakage paths that affect TCC timing
Maintain consistant TCC timing
C
oordination reliability is maintained through the proper functioning of various parts within the individual
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Reliability .
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for your valuable power distribution equipment. Using genuine Cooper
replacement parts protects your system’s quality. By investing the time
to keep your reclosers operating at their prime, you are guaranteeing that
your system delivers
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These few simple checks offer cheap insurance
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TIME (sec)
inspecting the dielectric components on a regular basis. Avoid moisture
ingress and oil degradation through the replacement of fiber liners and
inspection of bushings, bushing gaskets, and tank head gaskets. Fiber
liners retain moisture and should be replaced with every oil change.
Cracked or chipped bushings lead to external flashovers, resulting in
increased damage and system outages. Regular care easily prevents
these problems.
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ielectric integrity is maintained by servicing the oil and
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TIME [cycles (60 hertz basis)]
reclosers. The series coil and its gaskets, the pump piston, and the oil all play important roles in the TCC timing and
operation of the recloser. Neglecting these components will prevent proper system coordination and service reliability.
Keep your system well coordinated to avoid lost crew time locating and troubleshooting faulted areas.
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Dielectric Integrity
Service Item
Service
Benefit
Oil
Head Gasket
Bushings
Bushing Gaskets
Liner
Tank
Filter, Replace
Inspect
Inspect
Replace
Replace
Inspect
Maintain dielectric integrity
Avoid moisture ingress, maintaining dielectric integrity
Avoid external flashover and high radio noise
Avoid moisture ingress path
Avoid dielectric failure due to moisture
Verify tank is maintaining oil reservoir and not leaking
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Kyle® Distribution Switchgear
Service, Our Mission
Switchgear Support Group
Kyle Distribution Switchgear Service provides our utility customers the finest service
on the most technically advanced distribution
equipment in the world. We offer training,
Kyle replacement parts/kits, and repair/maintenance services at the factory or at one of
our factory trained Authorized Repair shop
locations throughout the U.S. Our focus is
on safety, quality, and reliability.
Immediate solutions for customers application questions are available through our
experts in the Switchgear Support Group
(SSG). The SSG is dedicated to providing
answers to your technical questions.
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Overcurrent, overvoltage, and reliability
seminars taught by qualified engineers
in the area of coordination and system
quantities.
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Specialized Hands-On Service Training
Classes
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Factory and Regional Authorized
Service Shops
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Worldwide Field Service
•
24-hour Emergency Spare Parts
Shipment
Contact Kyle directly: 1-800-497-KYLE
(1-800-497-5953)
For International calls: 1-414-768-8203 or
1-414-768-8205
SSG Contact hours: Standard hours 7:00
am to 5:00 pm Central Standard Time
Emergency support is also available 24
hours, 7 days a week.
Contact Kyle Switchgear Support Group at
ssg@cooperpower.com
Expanded Website Support at
www.cooperpower.com
Contact Kyle Service at
kyleservice@cooperpower.com
Additional Service Information at
www.cooperpower.com/Services/KyleDistribution.asp
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Software Training
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Interface Software Downloads
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Expanded Literature Database
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E-mail Help-Site
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Newsletter E-mail
After 60 years of continued customer service growth, Kyle® has an
unmatched history as the leader in the distribution switchgear industry.
Even as we look to the future, we remain committed to that legacy.
Innovative
Products
Exceptional
Customer Service
Contact your Cooper Power Systems Representative for additional information.
The Quality System at Cooper Power Systems,
Kyle Distribution Switchgear is ISO 9001 certified.
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Kyle® is a registered trademark of Cooper Industries, Inc.
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