Southern States COLE L, Installation Instructions Manual

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Summary & Introduction
Introduction
The Southern States, Cole Type L outdoor side break switches are available in ratings from 8.3kV
through 72.5 kV and through 2000 amperes. The Type L is suitable for all types of outdoor
disconnecting and sectionalizing service and may be mounted horizontally upright, horizontally
underhung, vertically, or angularly. These switches meet all applicable NEMA and ANSI standards.
The installation procedure for all mounting positions and operating schemes is similar and explained
herein. A system of pipes, bearing, and adjustable length arms is utilized to open and close the switch
from a ground level operator.
The instructions contained within this manual are necessary for the safe installation, maintenance,
and operation of the Type L switch. A qualified person, familiar with this of type equipment, should
carefully read and follow the instructions.
These instructions are intended to provide a general guideline for the installation, adjustment, and
maintenance of the Type L switch. All details, equipment variations, and potential conditions may not
be covered in this manual. Contact Southern States, LLC in the event conditions associated with a
specific application are not sufficiently addressed.
All photographs and sketches in this manual are for illustration purposes only and may not be to scale.
Refer to the Unit Assembly drawing or the Operating Mechanism drawing provided with each
disconnect switch for specific details. During installation, it may be necessary to make adjustments
other than those described in this manual. Contact your local representative or the factory if questions
should arise.
Southern States After Sales and Service Department is available for field installation assistance along
with providing parts support for all Southern States products.
Contact After Sales and Service at 770-946-4562, 7:30am-4:00pm EST Monday-Friday.
After Hours: 770-946-4565
Distinctive signal words are used to indicate the degree of hazard that may be encountered by the
user. Identification of the signal words and their definition follow:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.