Utility Solutions BREAK-SAFE 600 Installation instructions

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USBS-600-1 Field Inspection (2-24-16)
Copyright © 2016 Utility Solutions, Inc.
FIELD INSPECTION PROCEDURE
BREAK-SAFE
®
600 Load Break & Pick-up Tool
USBS-600-1
Follow the steps below before EACH use of the BREAK-SAFE® 600.
This procedure does NOT replace or eliminate periodic maintenance.
Visually inspect the tool. If any of the following are
found, remove the tool from the eld and perform
service:
• Soot or Dirt buildup on
components
• Damaged Load Break
Ring. Ring should rotate
freely (shaft should NOT
rotate)
• Damaged or discolored
Yellow Tube
• Damaged Conductor
Hook
• Loose Conductor Bars
• Damaged Safety Locking
Pin
• Out of Date Maintenance
Decal (service should be
performed within 2 years
of date shown)
1.
Test both Conductor Bars.
A) With the tool in the CLOSED position, use a voltmeter,
conrm continuity exists between a Conductor Bar and the
Conductor Hook.
B) Conrm continuity exists while pulling the Load Break
Ring toward the open position. Continuity should exist until
the load break mechanism is engaged and the tool locks in
the open position.
C) Conrm NO continuity exists between a Conductor Bar
and the Conductor Hook when the tool is in the fully opened
positioned.
3.
! !
WARNING
Carefully read and fully understand the manual prior to
operating, maintaining or testing this device. Improper
operation, handling or maintenance of this device can result
in death, grievous personal injury and or equipment damage.
Exert a steady downward movement on the Load Pick-up Trigger
(D). The Load Break Ring Assembly should retract forcefully into
the tool.
Push the Load Break Ring up into the tool rmly to reset
(E).
An internal safety mechanism will not allow the Load Break
Ring to extend until the tool has been reset. The tool will
require service and should NOT be used if the Load Break
Ring cannot extend after resetting.
VISUAL INSPECTION
CONTINUITY
SAFETY RESET
0.25
A
Ω
---
C
Ω
0.25
B
The BREAK-SAFE® will reset when the Load Break
Ring Assembly has fully retracted inside the tool.
E
A current path will exist inside the tool until the load
break mechanism is triggered.
2.
D
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Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Email [email protected]
Web www.utilitysolutionsinc.com
101 33rd Street Drive SE · Hickory, NC 28602
C-01051
USBS-600-1 Field Inspection (2-24-16)
Copyright © 2016 Utility Solutions, Inc.
UNLOCKED
CLOSED
OPEN
CLOSED
OPEN
FIELD INSPECTION PROCEDURE
BREAK-SAFE®600 Load Break & Pick-up Tool
! !
DANGER
Refer to Inspection Procedure on reverse side and the Operation Manual
for complete instructions on properly resetting the BREAK-SAFE® 600.
LOCKED
! !
WARNING
Always remove the BREAK-SAFE® 600 from the circuit, or remove the jumpers attached
to the conductor bars, aer each load break operation.
e BREAK-SAFE® 600 is not rated insulation nor is it considered a “visible gap”.
Conductor
Hook
Load Pick-up Trigger
Conductor Bar
Load Break Ring
(should rotate freely)
Safety
Locking Pin
Conductor Bar