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4.2 Sequence of Operation: 

1.  Connect the control cable to the actuator and to the 

hand-held controller.

2.  Both plungers should be in the retracted position. 

If they are not, DO NOT install the actuator on the 
breaker.  Doing so could inadvertently TRIP or CLOSE 
the breaker.

3.  Install the actuator on the breaker as described in 

Section 4.3

4.  Ensure you are at a safe distance from the circuit 

breaker that is to be operated.

5.  When ready to operate the breaker, press and hold 

the ENABLE button and then press and hold the 
appropriate button for the desired operation – either 
OPEN or CLOSE.  Both the Enable and OPEN or CLOSE 
buttons must be pressed and HELD until the plunger 
extends far enough to operate the breaker.   If either 
button is released, the plunger will not complete the 
stroke and will retract immediately.

4.3 Attaching and Removing the Actuator: 

The Chicken Switch 
actuator opening will 
align on this raised part of 
the SPB breaker.
The area shown in 

BLUE

 

must be free of lamicoid 

nameplates or anything 

that would prevent the 

actuator from seating 

firmly over the face of 

the breaker.  Any such 

obstructions will need 

to be relocated to allow 

proper installation of the 

actuator.

To attach the actuator, complete the 

following steps:

STEP 1: 

Align 

opening in actuator 
over the raised 
portion on the face 
of the breaker.

STEP 2: 

Rotate 

the upper magnet 
lever upward to latch 
magnet onto breaker 
door.

STEP 3: 

Rotate the 

lower magnet lever 
downward to latch 
magnet onto breaker 
door.
NOTE: Obstructions such as lamicoid nameplates on  the 
front of the breaker or on the breaker door  above or below 
the breaker may interfere with  installing the actuator.  
These obstructions may  have to be relocated to allow for 
proper installation.

To remove the actuator: :

Hold the actuator 
firmly as shown 
in the picture on 
the previous page 
and rotate the 
lower magnet lever 
upward and rotate 
the upper magnet 
lever downward 
to disengage both 
magnets. 
The actuator can then 
be gently pulled away 
from the breaker.
This picture shows how to operate magnet lever to release 
magnet.
NOTICE: The Chicken Switch® is designed as a portable 
device.   It is not designed to remain with the control unit  
connected to the actuator for extended periods of time. To 
do so will deplete a fresh set of batteries in a short amount 
of time. 

Summary of Contents for RSK-SPB1

Page 1: ...DANGER CBS Safe A Group CBS Company Arc CBSArcSafe com Email info CBSArcSafe com 877 4 SAFETY Fax 940 382 9435 WE DO RSK SPB1 AND RSK SPB2 A Portable Actuator for Remotely Operating Westinghouse SPB100 Breakers USERS MANUAL Rev August 2019 ...

Page 2: ...HOULD ONLY BE USED BY QUALIFIED PERSONS AFTER CAREFUL ANALYSIS OF THE HAZARDS DANGER 1 0 Arc blast Hazards The hazards associated with electrical arc blasts are well documented Studies conducted by numerous industries and professional organizations have sought to quantify the intensity of arc blast the risks to personnel and various methodologies for mitigating the risks Without doubt increasing t...

Page 3: ... should give hundreds of operations 3 2 Battery Replacement ALWAYS disconnect the control cable before replacing batteries to avoid possible static damage of the electronics Turn the control station upside down remove the endplate retaining knob Remove the endplate and slide the cover out as shown below 3 3To connect Disconnect Batteries 3 4 CAUTION Static Discharge Potential To avoid possible dam...

Page 4: ... that would prevent the actuator from seating firmly over the face of the breaker Any such obstructions will need to be relocated to allow proper installation of the actuator To attach the actuator complete the following steps STEP 1 Align opening in actuator over the raised portion on the face of the breaker STEP 2 Rotate the upper magnet lever upward to latch magnet onto breaker door STEP 3 Rota...

Page 5: ...has the same affect as releasing both RED and GREEN pushbuttons the actuator will retract both plungers Note If a pushbutton is held in the trip or close position for an extended amount of time the plunger will remain in the extended position When the pushbutton or the enable button is released the plunger will retract 5 0 Care and Storage 5 1 Cleaning the magnets Over a period of time the magnets...

Page 6: ...TY IN NO EVENT WILL CBS ARCSAFE S LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES WHETHER ARISING FROM BREACH OF CONTRACT OR WARRANTY NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT CONCERNED NOR WILL CBS ARCSAFE BE LIABLE FOR PUNITIVE INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST PROFITS EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES This warranty does ...

Page 7: ...DC Fuse 3 amp quick blow AGC 3 Power supply 8 AA alkaline disposable batteries When used properly one set of batteries should yield over 700 operations Control Cable 30 feet in length 9 1 meters 5 conductor extra flexible PUR insulation Controller Requires two hand operation The enable button must be depressed while operating the OPEN or CLOSE buttons A programmable micro controller manages contro...

Page 8: ... 4411 Fx 940 382 9435 info CBSArcSafe com Charleston WV Facility 4782 Chimney Drive Charleston WV 25302 Ph 800 248 4958 Ph 304 965 9220 Fx 304 965 9221 U K Europe Office 27 Cressey Avenue Shenley Brook End Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire United Kingdom MK57EL Phone 447 770 500577 Chicken Switch is a Registered Trademark of CBS ArcSafe US Patent 7 623 011 opyright 2004 2016 CBSArcSafe All rights rese...

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