26 S&C Instruction Sheet 761-525
Operation
Figure 36. Withdrawing the locking bar and disengaging
the key interlock bolt.
Figure 37. Swinging the operating handle rapidly.
Opening and Closing the Switch
DANGER
The interrupters and terminal pads of the Alduti-Rupter
Switch may be energized with the interrupters in any
position . Before inspecting, servicing, or repairing this
switch or working on the conductors on either side of
the switch, test for voltage using proper high-voltage
test equipment . Then, install suitable grounding
equipment .
Failure to observe these precautions may result in
serious injury or death .
NOTICE
This interrupter switch is not intended for breaking
fault currents .
STEP 26.
To operate the Alduti-Rupter Switch:
(a) Remove the padlock from the locking bar on
the operating handle assembly. Withdraw
the locking bar. See Figure 36.
(b) If the operating handle assembly is fur-
nished with a key interlock, disengage the
interlock bolt.
(c) Swing the handle
rapidly
to the fully
Open
or fully
Closed
position. See Figure 37.
(d) Always check that all three poles are fully
open or fully closed.
(e) Replace the locking bar and the padlock.
Engage the key interlock, if applicable.
WARNING
When opening or closing the switch do
not slow down or stop part way . Arcing
can occur if the switch is partially open or
par tially closed .