Shaft Driven Disconnect Switch Installation Instructions Item: Panel Mounted Disconnect Switch VBFS32 VBFS36 VBFS322 VBFS362 VBFS363 VBFS364 VBNFS36 VBNFS362 VBNFS363 VBNFS364 Linkage Kit VBLK VBLK2 Handle Kit VBH VBH4X One Panel Mounted Disconnect Switch, one Linkage Kit and one Handle Kit required for complete assembly. Hazardous Voltage. / 5 I.L. No. 500524B0
Panel Mount Assembly Catalog Numbers Component Index QTY VBFS32 VBFS364 Linebase ( factory installed ) a VBFS322 VBNFS36 Loadbase ( factory installed - Fused Only ) b VBFS36 VBNFS362 Mechanism ( factory installed ) c VBFS362 VBNFS363 Mounting Pan d VBFS363 VBNFS364 Screw, /4-20 x /2 (not shown) 2 4 Linkage Kit Catalog Numbers Component Index QTY Driver Plate 4 VBLK VBLK2 Driver Pin Teflon Washer Screw, 0-32 x 3/8 5 6 7 2 Threaded Rod 8 Handle Kit Catalog Numbers Component Index QTY Handle 3 Return Spring 4 Hitch Pin 5 Support Bracket 6 VBH VBH4X Cover Catch Cover Catch Mounting Bracket flat washer /4" 7 8 9 2 lockwasher, /4" 0 2 screw, /4-20 x 3/4, hex head cap 2 Machine Screw, #8-32 x 5/6 2 2 lockwasher, external tooth, #8 3 2 2 / 5 I.L. No. 500524B0
Panel Mounted Assembly Linkage Kit Handle Assembly 3 / 5 I.L. No. 500524B0
Minimum Enclosure Size** CATALOG NO. AMPERAGE DESCRIPTION LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH VBFS32F / VBFS36F 30 4.25 7.00 6.94 VBNFS36F 30 NON-.78 7.00 6.94 VBFS322F / VBFS362F 60 6.30 9.05 6.94 VBNFS362F 60 NON- 6.30 9.05 6.94 VBFS363F 00 22.00 9.53 6.94 VBNFS363F 00 NON- 22.00 9.53 6.94 VBFS364F 200 30.00 4.50 7.70 VBNFS364F 200 NON- 30.00 4.50 7.70 Minimum Wire Bend* CATALOG NO. AMPERAGE DESCRIPTION WIRE SIZE (AWG or kcmil) TOP (Min) BOTTOM (Min) SIDE (Min) VBFS32F / VBFS36F 30 4-6 2.00 2.00.50 VBNFS36F 30 NON- 4-6 2.00 2.00.50 VBFS322F / VBFS362F 60 4-2 3.50 3.50 2.50 VBNFS362F 60 NON- 4-2 3.50 3.50 2.50 VBFS363F 00 4-/0 5.50 5.50 3.50 VBNFS363F 00 NON- 4-/0 5.50 5.50 3.50 VBFS364F 200 6-300 7.00 7.00 5.00 VBNFS364F 200 NON- 6-300 7.00 7.00 5.00 * Wire bend dimensions shown allow the full use of the switch wire range to be used. Any decrease in these dimensions will limit the wire range. See the NEC for additional information and requirements. ** All dimensions are in inches. 4 / 5 I.L. No. 500524B0
Switch Mounting and Handle Mounting / Cut-out Dimensions Fused Disconnect Switch Mounting Cat. No. A B C D Non-Fused Disconnect Switch Mounting Cat. No. A B C D VBFS32.38 2.50 2.3 VBNFS36 9.29 2.50 2.3 VBFS322 2.62 3.97 2.3 VBNFS362 9.29 3.97 2.3 VBFS36.38 2.50 2.3 VBNFS363 9.29 3.97 2.3 VBFS362 2.62 3.97 2.3 VBNFS364 0.27 6.50.75 2.26 VBFS363 2.62 3.97 2.3 VBFS364 6.50 6.50.75 2.26 Alternate Handle Cut-Out Size and tap holes for /4-20 screws provided IMPORTANT: Dimensions C and D above should be maintained within +/-.06 to assure proper alignment of the handle to the switch operating mechanism. 5 / 5 I.L. No. 500524B0
Install Linkage on Panel Mounted Assembly Note: Drive Pin, item 5, lubricated at factory Installed Assembly Torque to 27 lb-ins +/-5 6 / 5 I.L. No. 500524B0
Prepare Threaded Rod (Variable Depth Kit, VBLK2, ONLY) Rod Length = Panel Mounting Depth 3.00 7 / 5 I.L. No. 500524B0
Install Panel Mounted Assembly Torque to 55 +/-5 lb-ins 8 / 5 I.L. No. 500524B0
Install Handle Assembly Enclosure shown in phantom Torque to 35+/-5 lb-ins. Install Interlock lever Torque to 7+/-3 lb-ins 9 / 5 I.L. No. 500524B0
Install Threaded Rod (Enclosure not shown for clarity) Handle in OFF position Rotate to top of slot Two threads through driver pin, item 5 0 / 5 I.L. No. 500524B0
Install Threaded Rod Install Hitch Pin Install Return Spring / 5 I.L. No. 500524B0
Check Switch Operation ON / I OFF / O If Switch does not turn OFF: Uninstall spring (item 4) and hitch pin (item 5) Rotate threaded rod (item 8) one turn clockwise (make rod shorter) Reinstall hitch pin (item 5) and spring (item 4) Check operation again. If Switch does not turn ON: Uninstall spring (item 4) and hitch pin (item 5) Rotate threaded rod (item 8) one turn counterclockwise (make rod longer) Reinstall hitch pin (item 5) and spring (item 4) Check operation again. 2 / 5 I.L. No. 500524B0
Installation of Cover Catch Step - Installation of Cover Catch Mounting Bracket.44 2.75 2.44 8.83 2.25 Dimensions for Welded or Screw mounting the cover catch Option: 2X Ø.77 Customer supplied hardware for screw mounting option. Hardware must maintain environmental integrity ( NEMA rating ) of the enclosure. Ø.77 2X 8-32 X.32 2X No. 8 2X 8-32 3 / 5 I.L. No. 500524B0
Installation of Cover Catch Step 2 - Installation of Cover Catch 2 X No. 8 2 X 7+/-3 lb.in. 2 X 8 32 X.32 Step 3 - Verify operation of cover catch ( Switch ON ) Result Go To Open Closed OFF/ O ON / I Cover should remain closed with switch in ON position, 5 lbf max. OK OK Step 5 Step 4 Step 4 - Adjust Cover Catch Down 2 X 7+/-3 lb.in. Step 3 4 / 5 I.L. No. 500524B0
Step 5 - Verify operation of cover catch ( Switch OFF ) Result Go To Open Closed ON / I OFF / O Cover should open with switch in OFF position, 5 lbf max. OK OK Finished / Ready Step 6 Step 6 - Adjust Cover Catch Up 5 lbf 90º 2 X 7+/-3 lb.in. Step 5 Technical Support: Toll Free: -800-24-4453 Internet: http://www.sea.siemens.com/power Subject to change without prior notice Siemens Energy & Automation Inc., Bellefontaine, OH U.S.A. 5 / 5 I.L. No. 500524B0