7. InSpeCtIon AnD MAIntenAnCe CyCleS
Service
environment
conditions
Clean and dry
air
Sheltered
installation
Normal
with little
dust, without
presence of
corrosive
gases
Saline
environments,
with high
temperatures
and/or with
presence
of corrosive
Special
gases
Environments
with high
presence
of toxic or
corrosive
gases
8. FAIlureS AnD DIAgnoSeS
Defect
The circuit breaker interrupts a
shortage, but the mechanical
reset button does not go out.
typical examples
Electrical rooms,
with air filters and
air-conditioning
Distribution panels
or electrical rooms
without air filters or
air-conditioning
Thermoelectric
power plants,
sewage treatment
plants, steel mills,
paper/cellulose
plants, etc.
Distribution panels
or electrical rooms
without air filters or
air-conditioning
probable cause
1. There is no control voltage
or the undervoltage coil is
damaged.
2. Variation of control voltage.
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Inspection
estimated
cycle
useful life
Every 2 years
Approx. 10 years
Yearly
Approx. 7 years
Every 6 months
Approx. 5 years
Corrective actions
1. Check control voltage.
2. Check control voltage.
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