Data plates
The recloser data plates, located on the sleet hood
(see Figure 2), provide ratings information including:
product type and serial number, nominal operating voltage,
maximum-interrupting current, trip coil rating, operating
sequence, and number of operations to lockout. Be sure that
the ratings and settings are correct for the planned installation.
Manual operating levers and indicators
The operating levers and indicators for the recloser are
located under the sleet hood. See Figure 2.
Manual operating handle
The manual operating handle (yellow handle) permits manual
opening and closing of an energized recloser. It is not to
be used as a substitute for a visible disconnect during line
work. Pulling down the handle trips and locks open the main
contacts of the recloser. Lifting up the handle closes the
main contacts. The handle is operated with a hotstick.
The correct placement of the hotstick for closing the
recloser is shown in Figure 4. The correct placement of the
hotstick to open the recloser is shown in Figure 5. Place the
hotstick hook into the eyelet of the manual operating handle
and pull downward.
Non-reclosing lever
The non-reclosing lever provides the recloser with the
capability of locking out on the first trip operation for added
safety during downline, hot-line work. This lever is also
hotstick operated.
Operations counter
A four-digit mechanical counter, which records all trip
operations, is located under the sleet hood. See Figure 3.
WARNING
Hazardous voltage . This device is not a substitute for
a visible disconnect . Follow all locally approved safety
practices . Failure to follow proper safety practices can
result in contact with high voltage, which will cause
death or severe personal injury .
G112 .1
WARNING
Hazardous voltage . Do not rely on the open position
of the yellow operating handle or the contact position
indicator; it does not ensure that the line has been
de-energized . Always establish a visible disconnect .
Failure to follow proper safety practices can result in
contact with high voltage, which will cause death or
severe personal injury .
G114 .1
DANGER
Hazardous voltage . Contact with hazardous voltage will
cause death or severe personal injury . Follow all locally
approved safety procedures when working around high
and low voltage lines and equipment .
G103 .3
IMPORTANT
The hotstick tip must be placed in the groove under the
eyelet of the manual operating handle when closing
the switch .
IMPORTANT
The manual operating handle is trip-free . If the recloser is
closed against a fault, it will continue to trip and reclose
until the handle is allowed to drop to the open position .
Figure 4 . Correct placement of the hotstick to close
the recloser
To close, place hotstick tip
against manual operating
handle and push upward.
Figure 5 . Correct placement of hotstick to open recloser
To open, insert hotstick
tip into eyelet of manual
operating handle and pull
downward.
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Types E, 4E, V4E, H, 4H, V4H, L, and V4L single-phase recloser installation and operation instructions
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
MN280051EN May 2017
