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Impact of downtime
Cost of ongoing
maintenance
Two cost-effective
modernization solutions
are available to upgrade
your existing equipment
to current technology and
save time and money.
Direct Replacement
Retrofill
Above:
Masterpact Circuit Breaker
Right:
Magnum Circuit Breakers
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Medium Voltage
Direct Replacement
A new circuit breaker element,
truck and carriage assembly are
installed in existing switchgear
Interfaces with the existing
structure and maintains safety
interlocks inherent with the
original design
The interior of the existing cell
is not modified
Designs are available, utilizing
the Magnum circuit breaker, to
directly roll-in to the existing cell
The operating
mechanism
on Magnum MV
circuit breakers
is simple to inspect
and maintain
Retrofill Solution
The existing switchgear cell and bus are
modified to accept a new circuit breaker.
New operating and racking mechanisms for
circuit breakers
Typically requires more labor and downtime
that a direct replacement solution
Both direct replacement and retrofill
solutions feature new cubicle doors
Available for any manufacturers switchgear
Above: LV retrofill Below: MV retrofill, often used in lieu of the direct
replacement option for larger devices, such as main breakers and tie breakers.
Any brand
Any industry
Any time
Additional options to
extend equipment life
include:
MV Contactor Conversions
MV Contactor
Conversions
Circuit Breaker
Reconditioning
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