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

   MN280031EN

The instructions in this manual are not intended as a 

substitute for proper training or adequate experience in the 

safe operation of the equipment described. Only competent 

technicians who are familiar with this equipment should 

install, operate, and service it.
A competent technician has these qualifications:
• Is thoroughly familiar with these instructions.
•  Is trained in industry-accepted high and low-voltage safe 

operating practices and procedures.

•  Is trained and authorized to energize, de-energize, clear, 

and ground power distribution equipment.

•  Is trained in the care and use of protective equipment 

such as arc flash clothing, safety glasses, face shield, hard 

hat, rubber gloves, clampstick, hotstick, etc.

Following is important safety information. For safe 

installation and operation of this equipment, be sure to read 

and understand all cautions and warnings.

Safety instructions

Following are general caution and warning statements that 

apply to this equipment. Additional statements, related to 

specific tasks and procedures, are located throughout the 

manual.

Safety for life

!

SAFETY

FOR LIFE

!

SAFETY

FOR LIFE

Eaton meets or exceeds all applicable industry standards relating to product safety in its Cooper Power™ series products. 

We actively promote safe practices in the use and maintenance of our products through our service literature, instructional 

training programs, and the continuous efforts of all Eaton employees involved in product design, manufacture, marketing, 

and service.
We strongly urge that you always follow all locally approved safety procedures and safety instructions when 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 personal injury. Follow all locally 

approved safety procedures when working around high- 

and low-voltage lines and equipment. 

                

G103.3

WARNING 

Before installing, operating, maintaining, or testing this 

equipment, carefully read and understand the contents 

of this manual. Improper operation, handling or 

maintenance can result in death, severe personal injury, 

and equipment damage.                                            

G101.0

WARNING 

This equipment is not intended to protect human 

life. Follow all locally approved procedures and safety 

practices when installing or operating this equipment. 

Failure to comply can result in death, severe personal 

injury and equipment damage.                                  

G102.1

WARNING 

Power distribution and transmission equipment must 

be properly selected for the intended application. It 

must be installed and serviced by competent personnel 

who have been trained and understand proper safety 

procedures. These instructions are written for such 

personnel and are not a substitute for adequate training 

and experience in safety procedures. Failure to properly 

select, install or maintain power distribution and 

transmission equipment can result in death, severe 

personal injury, and equipment damage.     

      

                G122.2

This manual may contain four types of hazard statements:

DANGER 

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if 

not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING 

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not 

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION 

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not 

avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not 

avoided, may result in equipment damage only.

Hazard Statement Definitions

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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