Battery-Free Operation - ABB Eagle Manual

8 E A G L E SELF-POWERED SINGLE PHASE RECLOSER
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Battery-Free Operation

Mechanical Closing Operation without
Relying on Batteries
For recloser designs that rely on batteries, the
batteries can lose power and render the recloser
ineffectual in closing back in the circuit after an
extended lockout period. With degrading battery
performance over a few years, the guaranteed
maintenance and operational inefficiency
inspired a completely battery-free design on the
ABB Eagle. The recloser consists of a mechanical
closing mechanism, which can be utilized to
manually close the recloser using the main
operating handle.
Battery-Free Manual Mechanical Closing
Eliminates:
Battery performance and replacement concerns
Costly battery replacement programs
Stocking, shelf-life and inventory of batteries
Additional battery charging kits
Special hot stick tools and hardware
Battery replacement training for linemen
Taking down the unit to close when battery fails
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