Utility Solutions BREAK-SAFE USBS-15-1-PS Operation Manual page 6

Temporary Circuit Established
A temporary or parallel circuit has now been established. The permanent circuit can be
disconnected or cut following standard safety practices and procedures while maintenance
or other activities are performed (FIGURE 6). Note: The BREAK-SAFE
device and is not meant for long term use. The BREAK-SAFE
Perform Load Break Operation
13. Using an approved insulated hot stick, lift the Yellow Safety Lock into the UNLOCK
position (FIGURE 1) to gain access to the Load Break Ring.
14. Using an approved insulated hot stick, push up on the Load Break Ring to verify the
tool has been properly reset (FIGURE 4).
15. With one steady motion, pull down firmly on the Load Break Ring using an approved
insulated hot stick until the tool locks in the open position. Do not stop or hesitate
while pulling.
16. Immediately lower the Yellow Safety Lock into the LOCK OPEN position (FIGURE 2)
to prevent an accidental Load Pick-up operation.
17. Verify there is NO VOLTAGE and/or NO AMPERAGE present on the BREAK-SAFE
and the jumper cable.
18. If the SOURCE SIDE circuit is to remain energized while work is done, move the
jumper cable to the conductor bar of a Utility Solutions Jumper-T (USJT-001/2) or
equivalent device (FIGURE 7). This will create a visible gap using rated insulation.
19. To re-energize the temporary circuit, repeat the procedure beginning at step #7.
20. If the temporary circuit will not be re-energized, the BREAK-SAFE
cable may be safely removed from the permanent circuit.
21. The BREAK-SAFE
B-01031 USBS Manual (12-19-18)
"SOURCE"
SIDE
Figure 6
"SOURCE"
SIDE
Figure 7
should be stored in the LOCK CLOSE position (FIGURE 5).
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"LOAD"
SIDE
"LOAD"
SIDE
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is a temporary
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is NOT a fuse.
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NON-ENERGIZED
ENERGIZED
CURRENT FLOW
NON-ENERGIZED
ENERGIZED
CURRENT FLOW
and the jumper
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