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A Portable Actuator for Remotely Operating
Selected GE AK Breakers
Model AK-11
User's Manual
User's Manual
For Model AK-11
1.0
Arc-blast Hazards
2.0
Safety Information
2.1 Finger pinch points
2.2 Strong magnets
3.0
Battery Information
3.0 Battery Requirements
3.1 Battery Life
3.2 Battery Replacement
3.3 Connecting/Disconnecting Batteries
3.4 Static Discharge Potential
4.0
Operation
4.1 Connecting the control cable
4.2 Sequence of operation
4.3 Attaching and removing the actuator
4.4 Indicator lights
5.0
Care and Storage
5.1 Cleaning debris from magnets
5.2 Storage
6.0
Warranty
7.0
Specifications
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Summary of Contents for Chicken Switch AK-11
- Page 1 User’s Manual For Model AK-11 A Portable Actuator for Remotely Operating Arc-blast Hazards Selected GE AK Breakers Safety Information 2.1 Finger pinch points 2.2 Strong magnets Battery Information 3.0 Battery Requirements 3.1 Battery Life 3.2 Battery Replacement 3.3 Connecting/Disconnecting Batteries 3.4 Static Discharge Potential...
- Page 2 Strong magnets The Chicken Switch® is not a panacea but rather one more tool available for protecting workers while The holding magnets are very strong. Keep they are performing electrical switching.
- Page 3 deplete a fresh set of batteries in approximately To connect/disconnect batteries: four to five days. Battery Replacement ALWAYS disconnect the control cable before • replacing batteries to avoid possible static damage of the electronics! CAUTION: Static Discharge Potential To avoid possible damage to electronic •...
- Page 4 6. When ready to operate the actuator, press and ALWAYS connect the control cable to the actuator HOLD the ENABLE button while depressing either BEFORE installing the Chicken Switch®. then TRIP or CLOSE button for the desired operation. Both buttons must be held depressed Connecting the control cable: until the actuator had fully depressed the button.
- Page 5 STEP #2 – Rotate the breaker charging handle counter-clockwise. Depending on whether the breaker is already charged, the STEP #3 – Place the actuator as shown handle may stay in about the 3 o’clock over the mounting bracket and slide it position.
- Page 6 STEP #5 – If breaker is not already charged, use the charging handle to harge the breaker before attempting to operate the breaker with the AK11. STEP #4 – Actuator is installed and in position to use.
- Page 7 STEP #6 – Actuator is installed and ready STEPS TO REMOVE THE ACTUATOR to use. To remove the actuator, perform the above steps in the reverse order. STEP #1 – Rotate the charging handle counter-clockwise slightly and hold in place while performing Step #2...
- Page 8 The indicator lights & controls: STEP #2 – Lift and remove the AK11 actuator from the mounting bracket and NOTE: Red and Green indicator lights only work return the charging handle to the vertical, 6 when the ENABLE button is depressed. o’clock position.
- Page 9 Care and Storage Cleaning the magnets Cable Connector Over a period of time, the magnets may attract ferrous debris. Exercise care to avoid setting the Power Switch Fuse actuator where the magnets might attract debris. If this does occur, use a paper towel or nylon bristle brush to clean the face of the magnets.
- Page 10 Warranty Specifications MarTek Ltd. guarantees all products manufactured by MarTek Ltd. only against defects in materials and/or MECHANICAL workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months commencing on the date the product is received by the Projected life: 20,000 operations customer.
- Page 11 MarTek Ltd. 4782 Chimney Drive Charleston, WV 25302 1-800-248-4958 www.chickenswitch.com Chicken Switch is a Registered Trademark of MarTek Ltd. US Patent 7,623,011 and others Pending Copyright 2004-2016, MarTek Ltd. All rights reserved. User Manual AK-11 Version 1.2...
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