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1.
The switch should be stored in a warm dry location to protect the
insulation parts from condensation.
2.
The switch should be stored in a clean location free from corrosive
gases or fumes.
equipment from moisture and cement dust, as this combination has a
very corrosive effect on many parts.
3 .
Machined parts of the operating mechanism should be coated with a
heavy oil or grease to prevent rusting.
If the switch is stored for long periods of time, periodic inspections
should be made to insure that corrosion of metallic parts or deteriora
tion of insulation parts has not begun.
under unfavorable conditions, steps should be taken to dry out or re
place insulation parts before placing in service.
INSTALLATION
The switch must be mounted in the housing by supporting at both the
front and rear.
mounting on unflat or out-of-square surfaces as twisting may cause
misalignment of the contacts.
prevent twisting.
Connection
The connections on the 600 ampere switch may be made from above or
below the insulator support.
upper connections above the upper insulator support and the lower
connection below the hinge support insulator.
to this terminal can easily be made u�ing the provided terminal bolts.
After connections to the switch have been made, the switch alignment
should be checked as listed below.
When furnished as a complete housing, the connections directly to the
switch have been made at the factory.
are made using the provided potheads, cable terminal connectors, etc.
SWitch Alignment
Prior to placing the switch in service the following adjustments and
alignment checks should be made to insure proper operation.
1.
Before operating the SE-lOOE or SE-lOOS switch with the normal
spring load, a slow closing of the blades should be made to check
alignment.
Spring Blocking and the three poles of the switch operated slowly
by the maintenance handle to assure freedom of motion and to check
alignment.
switch with the normal operating handle.
Particular care should be taken to protect the
Care should be taken not to distort the frame by
If necessary, shims should be used to
The 1200 ampere switch must have the
The power springs should be blocked as described under
A slow closing operation can be made on the SE-lOOM
Should the switch be stored
Connection of bus bars
On these units, connections
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