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KA369R, KA542R, AND KA57WE AUXILIARY SWITCH KIT INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS

   MN280031EN

9.  Reinstall the head assembly to the frame.

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Separate procedures are provided for hydraulic 

reclosers and electronic reclosers.

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This procedure applies only to these hydraulic 

reclosers: 

R, RV, RX, VW, VWV27, VWV38, W, WV

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A. Carefully lower head casting in place with the tubular 

spacers mounted on the six lugs.

Start the six 1/2-inch bolts and tighten evenly to avoid 

any binding of the mechanism.

B. Engage the contact indicator and manual operating 

lever.

Reconnect the non-reclosing lever.
C. Reconnect bushing leads and any accessory devices.

IMPORTANT

Ensure bushing leads are at least 1/2 inch from vertical 

insulating stringers, grounded parts, or contact plunger rods. 

On reclosers equipped with a ground trip solenoid, center-

phase leads must clear the ground-trip solenoid frame by 

1/2 inch.

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This procedure applies only to these electronic  

reclosers: 

RE, RVE, RXE, VWE, VWVE, WE, WVE

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A. Carefully lower head casting in place with the six 

tubular spacers placed on the lugs.

Start the six 1/2-inch bolts and tighten evenly to avoid 

any binding of the mechanism.

B. Engage the contact indicator and lockout lever.
C. Attach 0.2 mfd capacitor to the recloser frame.
D. Reconnect bushings leads.

IMPORTANT

Ensure bushing leads are at least 1/2 inch from vertical 

insulating stringers, grounded parts, or contact plunger rods. 

On reclosers equipped with a ground trip solenoid, center-

phase leads must clear the ground-trip solenoid frame by 

1/2 inch.

E. Connect wiring from bushing CTs and cable 

receptacle to respective terminals on the terminal 

block.

Attach nylon lead strap to recloser frame.

10.  Assemble the switch link (Item 9) to the operating lever 

with the flat washers (Item 8) and retaining ring (Item 

7) as indicated by arrows in Figure 9.

11.  Position gasket KP611R as shown in Figure 10.
12.  Remove switch housing cover by loosening four No. 

10-24 x 5/8-inch screws (Figure 1).

Operating Shaft

Gasket

Index Notch

Figure 10.  Installing gasket.

13.  Engage switch shaft pin to the index notch on the 

operating shaft (Figure 10).
Fasten base to head casting (Figure 11) using 1/4-inch 

lockwashers and screws.

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Position punch mark on switch shaft toward pipe 

entrance.

Cover Gasket

Punch Mark

Pipe Entrance 

Cover

1/4 inch-20x5/8 inch 

Machine Screw

1/4 inch Lockwasher

Figure 11.  Switch base.

14.  Remove pipe entrance cover and install conduit or 

cable.
Connect leads to desired switch contacts.

15.  Replace cover gasket and cover.

Fasten cover to base using No. 10-24 x 5/8-inch screws 

(Figure 12).

Cover

No. 10-24 x 5/8 inch 

Screws

Figure 12.  Cover in place.

Summary of Contents for COOPER POWER SERIES

Page 1: ...KA369R KA542R and KA57WE auxiliary switch kit installation and adjustment instructions COOPER POWER SERIES Reclosers MN280031EN Effective December 2015 Supersedes S280 80 11 December 2003...

Page 2: ...ITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY SET OUT IN ANY EXISTING CONTRACT BETWEEN THE PARTIES ANY SUCH CONTRACT STATES THE ENTIRE OBLIGATION OF EATON THE CONTEN...

Page 3: ...RUCTIONS MN280031EN Contents SAFETY INFORMATION Safety instructions iv PRODUCT INFORMATION Introduction 1 Acceptance and initial inspection 1 Handling and storage 1 Standards 1 Quality standards 1 Des...

Page 4: ...en working around high voltage lines and equipment and support our Safety For Life mission Safety information DANGER Hazardous voltage Contact with hazardous voltage will cause death or severe persona...

Page 5: ...tive Acceptance and initial inspection Each kit is in good condition at the factory and when accepted by the carrier for shipment Upon receipt inspect the carton for signs of damage Unpack the kit s a...

Page 6: ...age KA57WE KP153WE22 Switch two stage KA57WE KP153WE33 Switch three stage KA57WE 2 KP2000A3 Rubber o ring shaft seal 1 3 KA351R Switch operating shaft and lever 1 4 KP86 Type E retaining ring 5 KP613...

Page 7: ...T232 3 CAUTION Follow all locally approved safety practices when lifting and mounting the equipment Use the tapped lifting provisions provided Lift the load smoothly and do not allow the load to shift...

Page 8: ...Contact Position Indicator Manual Lockout Lever Spring Loaded Sleeves Figure 3 Spring loaded sleeves of locknut lever and contact position indicator in engaged positions C Remove the two screws that s...

Page 9: ...low 7334 X Above 7333 X WE Below 6316 X Above 6315 X WV Below 723 X Above 722 X WVE Below 996 X Above 995 X 6 Remove cover plate located at the end of head casting opposite recloser operating handle b...

Page 10: ...h 0 2 mfd capacitor to the recloser frame D Reconnect bushings leads IMPORTANT Ensure bushing leads are at least 1 2 inch from vertical insulating stringers grounded parts or contact plunger rods On r...

Page 11: ...ket No 2 Non Hardening Pliable Sealant available from automotive suppliers A Apply a liberal amount of the sealant to the end of each bolt just before assembling the head to tank bolts The four leadin...

Page 12: ...ly To change any cam position 1 Remove the auxiliary switch housing cover 2 Remove the four screws and lockwashers securing the housing base plate to the recloser head 3 Lift off the entire switch ass...

Page 13: ...hown in Figure 15 8 Reposition and fasten the switch sections to the housing base plate 9 Replace the collar and cotter pin on the shaft 10 Remount the assembled switch on the recloser head making sur...

Page 14: ...both a and b contacts With such an arrangement a test should be made for contact overlap in the following manner 1 With the switch removed connect an ohmmeter in series with the a and b contact 2 Slow...

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