GE Industrial Solutions AKD-20 Low Voltage Switchgear - Manuel (Page 27)

AKD-20 Low Voltage Switchgear
Chapter 3. Description
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Space heaters (3), Fig. 3-29 are provided as standard equipment.
They provide protection against condensation of moisture that
could, in combination with air-borne contaminants, deteriorate
insulation or cause corrosion. One 1000-watt, 240-volt, operating at
120V (250-watts) ac heater is located on the floor of the bus
compartment of each outdoor switchgear section. The heaters
should be energized at all times to prevent condensation within the
switchgear.
1. Interior lighting switch
2. GFCI convenience outlet
3. Breaker lifting device crank
Fig. 3-28. Outdoor enclosure accessories
Heaters are fed by the control power transformer. The on-off
control switch is located in the walk-in front aisle.
1. Rear cable compartment floor (Standard on steel floor
on outdoor - Optional on indoor)
2. Runbacks and cable lugs – compression type
3. Space heater
Fig. 3-29. Location of space heater
AKD-20 outdoor switchgear may also be provided without the walk-
in front aisle. Non-walk-in outdoor equipment is not equipped with
an overhead breaker lifting hoist. A portable hoist, available as an
optional accessory, is used for lifting the EntelliGuard G breakers.
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