CBS ArcSafe RSA-184D Owner's manual

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.
RSA-184D
Installation and Operation
2616 Sirius Road |Denton, TX 76208 |(877) 4-SAFETY |www.cbsarcsafe.com
For Cutler Hammer/Westinghouse
Horizontal FDPW 400A Single
Rev. 4/26/2019
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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, make sure that it matches the breaker discussed. If the breaker
does not match the breaker described above, please 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.
1. Ensure that the switch is free from any obstruction that may interfere with the proper installation of
the RSA-184F.
2. Note the position of the switch handle and manually position the motor arm of the RSA-184F to
match.
3. Place the RSA-184F on the face of the switch ensuring that the motor arm properly fits over the
switch arm and that the magnets are flush with the face of the switch.

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4. Secure the RSA-184F to the switch by turning the handles of the two magnets 180 degrees clockwise.
5. The RSA-184F is ready for remote operations.

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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.
1. Ensure that the RSA is properly installed. See
the Installation section for detailed instruc-
tions.
2. Plug the RSO-I AR into the motor control box.
3. Exit the arc flash boundary
4. Turn the power switch on the RSO-I AR to the
ON position.
5. Ensure that the Auto Retract (AR) function is
set according to the placard on the RSA. If not
specified, leave AR turned OFF.
6. Press and hold CLOSE to turn ON the breaker.
7. Press and hold TRIP to turn OFF the breaker.

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3Adjustments
The RSA comes adjusted from the factory to fit most common configurations, and should not need to be
adjusted in most cases. However, if adjustments do need to be performed, it is recommended that they be
done on de-energized and isolated equipment to prevent possible damage or injury.
3.1 Motor Adjustment
The motor can be repositioned vertically to ensure a proper fit over the switch arm.
1. Loosen the four bolts securing the motor bracket to the frame.
2. Slide the motor bracket up or down to position the motor arm.
3. Re-tighten the four bolts.

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3.2 Magnet Adjustment
The magnets on the RSA-184F can be moved laterally and vertically to avoid any obstacles on the switch.
1. Loosen or remove the bolts on the magnet to be adjusted.
2. Reposition the magnet as necessary.
3. Re-insert and re-tighten the bolts to secure the magnet.
3.3 Hard Stop Adjustment
The hard stops on the RSA-184F may need adjustment to ensure that the motor does not over-rotate and
damage the switch.
6. Loosen the bolts holding the hard stops to the frame.

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7. Place the arm of the spare switch in the ON position.
8. Rotate the motor arm by hand to match the switch arm.
9. Slide the upper hard stop to contact the arm at that position.
10. Tighten the hard stop bolt.
11. Repeat with the switch in the off position using the lower hard stop.

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Notes

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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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Denton, TX 76208
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