Medium voltage service

Upgrade kit
ABB HD4 SF6 gas circuit-breakers

The purpose of the maintenance work performed by
ABB specialized technicians is not only to restore the
operating conditions, but also to upgrade the product.
This ensures that the product complies with the latest
technology and is always able to maintain a high
performance.
In-depth knowledge of the product and its history
has allowed ABB to create a range of upgrade kits
comprising components that must be replaced at precise
intervals when routine servicing work is carried out,
as recommended in the specific product maintenance
schedule.

Type of Subassembly Name of Kit Code Cause

apparatus components

Component wear and

Anti-pumping
1VCF349799R0261 deterioration through
device
mechanical stress

ESH operating
mechanism

HD4 Operating Wear on small parts

mechanism when mechanism
UXAB379699500
assembling was disassembled for
components maintenance

Physical and functional

deterioration through
Circuit-breaker
ageing of plastic parts
assembly Shock-absorbers 1VCF349799R5001
and mechanical stress
on plate that holds the
pole tie-rods
Please contact the Service Center for more details: The data and illustrations are not binding. We reserve the right to modify the contents of this

1VCP000450 - Rev. –, en - Upgrade Kit - 2012.05 (gs)

document without prior notice following technical and product developments.
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