Eaton PowerWave 2 Instruction Leaflet

Instruction Leaflet IL017001EN
PowerWave 2 load bank
tap-off box
This instruction leaflet describes the installation
procedures for Eaton's PowerWave 2 load bank
tap-off box (LBTOB) system.
For any questions regarding installation,
operation, service, or maintenance
Please call the Eaton Help Desk at:
United States: 1-800-843-9433 or 1-919-870-3028
Canada: 1-800-461-9166 ext 260
All other countries: Call your local service representative
For manual comments, suggestions, or to report a
technical error within this document, please email:
LVB-NSBSalesGreenwood@Eaton.com
Download the most recent version of this product
manual from the Eaton website product page,
Resources section:
Eaton.com/powerwave2
Effective February 2024
Supersedes December 2023
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE!
WILL CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR BURN. TURN OFF THE POWER TO
BUSWAY BEFORE INSTALLING, REMOVING OR WORKING ON THIS
EQUIPMENT. SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE INSIDE COVER.
• DE-ENERGIZE THE BUSWAY BEFORE INSTALLING OR REMOVING THE
TAP-OFF BOX.
• ENSURE TAP-OFF BOX HANDLE IS IN THE OFF POSITION BEFORE
INSTALLING OR REMOVING THE TAP-OFF BOX.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN
DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
• APPLY APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
AND FOLLOW SAFE ELECTRICAL WORK PRACTICES ACCORDING
TO NFPA 70E®, CSA® Z462, OR NOM-029-STPS-2011.
• FOLLOW ALL REQUIRED LOCK-OUT/TAG-OUT PROCEDURES.
• ONLY QUALIFIED ELECTRICAL PERSONNEL SHOULD INSTALL OR
REMOVE THE TAP-OFF BOX.
N ote: Eaton recommends two-person team for installation. The unit
weighs about 30 lb and must be inserted into the bus rail and held in
place while the unit is secured to the rail with straps and clips.
1. Prerequisites for installation.
a. The bus run should already be installed and functional.
b. The circuit breaker on the LBTOB must be OPEN or
OFF (Figure 1).
c. Both contact engagement knobs should be fully in the
left position so that the contacts on both masts are
completely recessed (Figure 1).
d. The load bank should not be attached to the LBTOB
(Figure 1).
e. De-energize the busway and perform Lock-Out/
Tag-Out (LOTO).
Figure 1. Prerequisites
DANGER
WARNING