S&C Instruction Sheet 466-500 19
Operation
Operation Using Loadbuster®—The S&C
Loadbreak Tool
If the VacuFuse II Self-Resetting Interrupter is in its cutout
mounting with the vacuum interrupter in the
Closed
position and operating the manual operating lever to the
Open
position does not work, or the VacuFuse II interrupter
is to be removed from its cutout mounting in the
Closed
position for any other reason, it may be safely removed
using S&C’s Loadbuster tool. Following an opening
operation with the Loadbuster tool, the VacuFuse II
interrupter can be lifted out of the mounting with gloved
hands.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to open a VacuFuse II Self-Resetting
Interrupter that is in the
Closed position without using
a loadbreak tool such as S&C’s Loadbuster tool . An
arc started by opening a VacuFuse II Self-Resetting
Interrupter under load without a loadbreak tool can
cause equipment damage, serious injury, or death .
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to use a Loadbuster tool to open a
VacuFuse II Self-Resetting Interrupter while climbing
the pole . Engagement of a Loadbuster tool in this
position is difficult and may result in improper opening
operation, leading to arcing, faults, equipment
damage, serious injury, or death .
WARNING
Stay at least 5 feet (152 cm) below the VacuFuse II
interrupter when operating the Loadbuster tool from
a bucket truck . Operating the Loadbuster tool from
less than 5 feet away is difficult and may result in an
improper opening operation, leading to arcing, faults,
equipment damage, serious injury, or death .
