CBS ArcSafe RSA-34 Owner's manual

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CBS ArcSafe®
2616 Sirius Road
Denton, Texas 76208
A division of:
GroupCBS, Inc.®
P.O. Box 1557
Gainesville, Texas 76241
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RSA-34
Installation and Operation
2616 Sirius Road |Denton, TX 76208 |(877) 4-SAFETY |www.cbsarcsafe.com
For GE 7098 MCC
Rev. 3
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Published and distributed by:
CBS ArcSafe®
2616 Sirius Road
Denton, Texas 76208
A division of:
GroupCBS, Inc.®
P.O. Box 1557
Gainesville, Texas 76241
Copyright CBS ArcSafe®2019
Printed in the United States of America
Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited except as is allowed by law.
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Installation and Operation 3
1Installation
DANGER!
Before servicing any breaker or switch make sure that the nameplate and installed equipment
matches the equipment discussed in this document. If the installed equipment does not
match the equipment described in this document call CBS ArcSafe® for more information.
ATTENTION!
The location of certain items such as mimic bus, stickers, and/or placards may interfere with
the proper installation of the RSA. Please remove or reposition these items before installing
the RSA.
Check the area immediately surrounding the handle operator for obtructions. Any obstructions interfer-
ing with the installation of the RSA-34 may need to be removed or repositioned prior to installation.
Figure 1 - Handle operator with clearance for RSA-34 installation
Jog the RSA-34 motor arm into the correct position based on the current position of the MCC handle op-
erator. If the stops have been properly adjusted, the operator may jog the motor arm until it is resting
flush against the applicable stop, as shown in Figure 2. If the stops have not been adjusted please refer
to Section 3 Adjustment.

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Figure 2 - RSA-34 motor arm jogged into position against hardstop
Once the motor arm has been jogged to the correct position, the RSA-34 may be fitted to the handle op-
erator. Place the RSA-34 over the handle operator and press the device against the switchgear. Ensure
that both magnets sit flush against the cabinet and that the locator on the top side of the RSA fits cor-
rectly over the handle operator’s position indicator as shown in the image below.
Figure 3 - RSA-34 locator in place over position indicator (some parts removed for clarity)
With the RSA-34 properly located on the switch and the magnets sitting flush against the panel, lock the
RSA-34 into position by turning both magnets “ON”. To do this, turn the handle of each magnet 180°
clockwise until it locks into place. The magnets are now turned “ON” and the RSA-34 is secure.

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Next, attach the motor control box to the cabinet in a location where it will not interfere with the opera-
tion of the device. The motor control box has a small magnet located on the bottom side of the box
which is used to attach it to the cabinet.
ATTENTION!
Please ensure that all cables are clear of moving parts. Failure to do so could damage cables
and/or actuator.
The RSA-34 is now installed and ready for operation. Please see the following section for operational in-
structions.

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Installation and Operation 6
2Operation
ATTENTION!
Please ensure that all cables are clear of moving parts. Failure to do so may result in damage
to cables and/or actuator.
ATTENTION!
Please ensure that the batteries to the RSO-I AR are fully charged or that the unit is plugged
into AC power.
For detailed instructions on the operation of the RSO-I AR please see the RSO-I AR Manual.
This section will direct users on the proper operation sequence when using the RSA-34 in conjunction
with a CBS ArcSafe RSO-1 AR.
1. Ensure that the RSA is properly installed on the handle operator as described in the previous sec-
tion.
2. With the RSA-34 properly installed, open the RSO-I AR and connect the four pin threaded style
connector from the RSO-1 AR to the RSA-34 motor control box.
3. Power on the RSO-I AR.
4. Exit the arc flash boundary with the RSO-I AR if operating the unit in local mode. If the RSO-I AR is
equipped with the radio remote option, place the RSO-I AR near the RSA and exit the arc flash
boundary with the radio remote.
5. When the operator is safely positioned outside of the arcflash boundary the remote operation
may begin.
6. To close the MCC make sure that the MCC is in the open position. If the MCC is in the open posi-
tion, press and hold the “CLOSE” button on the RSO-I AR to close the MCC.
7. To open the MCC make sure that the MCC is in the closed position. If the MCC is in the closed po-
sition, press and hold the “TRIP” button on the RSO-I AR to open the MCC.
8. To reset the MCC, the hard stop must be adjusted to allow for handle travel past the off position
and into the “RESET” position. Please see the following section regarding RSA-34 adjustments.

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3Adjustments
The RSA-34 has several built in adjustment features which allow it to work with many different styles and
vintages of GE 7098 MCC handle operators. Each of these different adjustments will be highlighted in this
section.
3.1 Travel Adjustment
To adjust the travel of the motor arm of the RSA-34, the adjustable hard stops must be repositioned to
allow for this modified travel range. The following image shows the available adjustment of these stops.
Figure 4 - Travel adjustment of the motor arm
To adjust the stops, loosen the nut and bolt which holds them in place and reposition as necessary. Re-
tighten the nut and bolt after adjustement is complete.
3.2 Height Adjustment
To adjust the height of the RSA-34 motor arm to accommodate different heights of GE 7098 MCC handle
operators please see the following images. Note: the height adjustments on the top and bottom side of
the RSA-34 are independent of one another and are adjusted separately.

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Figure 5 - Height adjustment on the top side of the RSA-34
Figure 6 - Height adjustment on the bottom side of the RSA-34

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3.3 Magnet Location Adjustment
Both the upper and the lower magnet on the RSA-34 may be adjusted side to side to allow for any ob-
structions that may not be moved. The following images will show the side to side adjustment of each
magnet.
Figure 7 - Side to side magnet adjustment on the top side of the RSA-34
Figure 8 - Side to side magnet adjustment on th ebottom side of the RSA-34

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Notes

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Installation and Operation
DANGER!
Ensure that personnel using this equipment are adequately trained in the operation of the
switchgear they are planning to work with; that they are correctly stationed outside the arc
flash boundary; and that they comply with all applicable Federal, State, Local, and In-house
safety regulations and procedures. Attention should be given to distance, angle, and person-
al protective equipment (PPE).
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