Issue:
Removing Twistouts from QO™ & Homeline Load Centers
Product Line:
QO and Homeline load centers
Resolution:
All QO and Homeline load center enclosures have twistouts in the deadfront trim that must be remove to install branch circuit breakers in the load center.
Installing the cover/trim and removing twistouts:
1) Remove the appropriate twistouts to match the number of the circuit breakers being installed. See Figure 8 on page 4 of the instruction bulletin
2) Attach the Spanish translation label, supplied with the load center, to the inside of the door or cover, See Figure 9.
3) Identify the circuit breakers on the directory label.
4) For Service Equipment, apply the "Service Disconnect" label(s) near the disconnect handle(s). If the main circuit breaker is installed and the device is used as a branch(sub) panel, apply the 'Main' label to the trim near the main circuit breaker handle. See Figure 9.
5) Install the Trim/Cover using the screws provided and torque to 20 lb-in (2.3 N-m).
6) For QO Outdoor load centers that are 150-225 A single phase, main lug devices rated for 22,000 RMS Symmetrical amperes short circuit systems, use four screws by removing the interior trim support bracket knockout.
7) Fill any unused circuit breaker openings with Filler plates.
The attached video is ONLY to supplement the INSTRUCTIONS that come with the load centers. PLEASE make sure to read the instructions and all the below Safety Information that is located in the instructions BEFORE working on any electrical equipment.
A PDF copy of the load center Instruction bulletin is attached below the video.
Make sure to turn OFF ALL Power supplying the equipment and verify the power is OFF using a properly rated voltage sensing device, BEFORE working on or with electrical equipment.
1) Once all Safety steps are followed, begin the knockout removal following the instructions.
NOTE: PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMATION THAT COME WITH THE KIT AND NEVER WORK ON ENERGIZED EQUIPMENT.
Removing Twistouts from QO™ & Homeline Load Centers
Product Line:
QO and Homeline load centers
Resolution:
All QO and Homeline load center enclosures have twistouts in the deadfront trim that must be remove to install branch circuit breakers in the load center.
Installing the cover/trim and removing twistouts:
1) Remove the appropriate twistouts to match the number of the circuit breakers being installed. See Figure 8 on page 4 of the instruction bulletin
2) Attach the Spanish translation label, supplied with the load center, to the inside of the door or cover, See Figure 9.
3) Identify the circuit breakers on the directory label.
4) For Service Equipment, apply the "Service Disconnect" label(s) near the disconnect handle(s). If the main circuit breaker is installed and the device is used as a branch(sub) panel, apply the 'Main' label to the trim near the main circuit breaker handle. See Figure 9.
5) Install the Trim/Cover using the screws provided and torque to 20 lb-in (2.3 N-m).
6) For QO Outdoor load centers that are 150-225 A single phase, main lug devices rated for 22,000 RMS Symmetrical amperes short circuit systems, use four screws by removing the interior trim support bracket knockout.
7) Fill any unused circuit breaker openings with Filler plates.
The attached video is ONLY to supplement the INSTRUCTIONS that come with the load centers. PLEASE make sure to read the instructions and all the below Safety Information that is located in the instructions BEFORE working on any electrical equipment.
A PDF copy of the load center Instruction bulletin is attached below the video.
Make sure to turn OFF ALL Power supplying the equipment and verify the power is OFF using a properly rated voltage sensing device, BEFORE working on or with electrical equipment.
1) Once all Safety steps are followed, begin the knockout removal following the instructions.
NOTE: PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMATION THAT COME WITH THE KIT AND NEVER WORK ON ENERGIZED EQUIPMENT.
Released for:Schneider Electric USA
