Bulletin No. 80438-604-02A
April 1998
Seneca, SC, USA
Instruction Bulletin
Gasket Installation for TELEMECANIQUE ® Series 5600 Units
Motor Control Centers (MCC)
Class 8998
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, BURN, OR
EXPLOSION
• This equipment must be installed and
serviced only by qualified electrical
personnel.
• Turn off all power supplying this equipment
before working on or inside.
• Always use a properly rated voltage sensing
device to confirm that power is off.
• Replace all devices, doors, and covers
before turning on the power to this
equipment.
Failure to follow these instructions will
result in death or serious injury.
INTRODUCTION
This bulletin provides instructions for installing unit gaskets. These
gaskets are designed to keep airborn contaminants from entering the
TELEMECANIQUE® Series 5600 Unit along the vertical and horizontal
door closing flanges, the handle on the circuit breaker operating mechanism,
and the control station plate.
INSTALLATION
1. Turn off all power supplying the MCC. Use a properly rated voltage
sensing device to verify that all power is off.
2. Remove the gasket from the packing.
3. Cut the gasket strip to the length required.
4. Remove the self-adhesive backing.
5. Install on these surfaces (see Figure 1):
➀ The vertical door closing flange on each side of the unit.
➁ The horizontal door closing flanges provided above and below the unit.
➂ Around the handle on the circuit breaker operating mechanism.
➃ Around the control station plate, which houses the pilot devices.
Close the door and check for a proper seal.
➁
➀
➂
➃
8998-9809
➁
Figure 1:
Square D Company
1990 Sandifer Blvd.
Seneca, SC 29678 USA
(864) 882-2414
Internet: www.squared.com
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Example of unit with gasket
locations
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TELEMECANIQUE is a registered trademark of Schneider Electric.
Electrical equipment should be serviced only by qualified electrical maintenance personnel. No
responsibility is assumed by Square D for any consequences arising out of the use of this material.