Utility Solutions BREAK-SAFE USBS-15-1-PS Operation Manual page 5

Operation
Prepare the Tool for use
Refer to the laminated Field Inspection Procedure card before each use.
1.
2. Place the BREAK-SAFE
Safety Lock to gain access to the Load Break Ring.
3. Pull the Load Break Ring until the tool locks in the open tool position (the internal
yellow tube is visible).
4. Lower the Yellow Safety Lock into the LOCK OPEN position (FIGURE 2) to prevent
an accidental load pick-up operation.
Install the Tool and Jumper Cable
5. Securely attach the BREAK-SAFE
SIDE" (FIGURE 3) of the circuit using standard utility safety practices and procedures.
6. Securely attach one end of an appropriately rated and approved jumper cable to the
"LOAD SIDE" of the circuit (FIGURE 3) using standard utility safety practices and
procedures.
Figure 1
Figure 2
7. Securely attach the opposite end of an appropriately rated and approved jumper
cable to the Conductor Bar of the BREAK-SAFE
Perform Load Pick-up Operation
8. Visually check connections and confirm placement of the tool and
jumper cable on the circuit before performing the Load Pick-up
operation (FIGURE 3).
9. The Load Pick-up operation must be done using an approved
insulated hot stick and NEVER by hand.
10. Using an approved insulated hot stick, lift the Yellow Safety Lock
into the UNLOCK position (FIGURE 1) to gain access to the Load
Pick-up Trigger.
11. Using an approved insulated hot stick, exert a steady downward
movement on the Load Pick-up Trigger. The Load Break Ring
Assembly will retract forcefully into the Clear Tube Assembly
energizing the circuit. Push up on the Load Break Ring with the
hot stick to verify the brass contacts are fully seated (FIGURE 4).
12. Immediately lower the Yellow Safety Lock into the LOCK CLOSE
position (FIGURE 5) to prevent an accidental load break operation.
B-01031 USBS Manual (12-19-18)
in the UNLOCK Position (FIGURE 1) by lifting the Yellow
®
in the LOCK OPEN position to the "SOURCE
®
"SOURCE"
SIDE
Figure 3
5
"LOAD"
(FIGURE 3).
®
SIDE
NON-ENERGIZED
ENERGIZED
CURRENT FLOW
Figure 4
Figure 5