EV-2 VERTICAL BREAK DISCONNECT SWITCH
INSTALLATION REFERENCE GUIDE
1
This guide is intended to be used as a
recommended
sequence of work steps but does not
supersede the instruction manual (
IB-101-EV2
) or assembly drawings. For assistance, contact the
Southern States Service Division (available 24/7) at
770-946-4565
.
MOUNT PHASES PER ENGINEERING DRAWINGS
3
6
PIERCE VERTICAL BEARING
SET-SCREW COMPLETELY
NOTE:
This will be the
only
piercing
until step 13. Ensure the full weight of the
vertical pipe is supported by the vertical
bearing and maintain the gap required
between the coupling and gear operator.
Then pierce collar. Also, confirm auxiliary
arm assembly is correctly mounted per the
operating mechanism drawing.
INSTALL ADJUSTABLE ARM &
DRIVE PHASE CLEVISES
Typical Mounting
Bolt Locations
Refer to operating mechanism drawing for pole orientation and mounting
Vertical Bearing Set Screw
(Pierce Bolt)
Drive Phase Clevis
Adjustable Arm
Refer To Instruction Book Section:
Installation & Adjustment Procedures
Refer To Instruction Book Section:
Installation & Adjustment Procedures
Refer To Instruction Book Section:
Installation & Adjustment Procedures
REVIEW BILL OF LADING (BOL)
A.
Check the materials received against the packing list
B.
Report any shortages or damaged equipment to Southern States
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REVIEW BILL OF MATERIAL (BOM)
A.
Inventory all parts against the BOM found on the op-mech sheet inside
the drawing package
B.
Report any missing or damaged parts to Southern States
TERMINOLOGY OVERVIEW
A
: Live Parts
B
: Insulator
C
: Base
D:
Jaw
E:
Blade
F:
Counterbalance
G:
Contact Fingers
H:
Switch Operating Arm
I:
Bearing
J:
Arcing Horns
A
B
C
C.
A typical shipment will include:
- 3 phase switch (base, insulators, & live parts)
- Operating mechanism box
- Operating pipe
MOUNT VERTICAL BEARING,
PIPE, & OPERATOR
4
1/4”
to
3/8”
gap
Vertical Bearing Support
Vertical Pipe
Operator
Refer To Instruction Book Section:
Installation & Adjustment Procedures
5
7
CONNECT & TIGHTEN DRIVE PIPE BETWEEN
ADJUSTABLE ARM & AUXILIARY ARM OF DRIVE
PHASE WITH APPROPRIATE CLEVISES
Refer To Instruction Book Section:
Installation & Adjustment Procedures
NOTE:
DO NOT PIERCE UNTIL STEP 13
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MATCH-MARK CLEVIS
CONNECTIONS, ADJ. ARM,
& OPERATOR COUPLING TO
MONITOR SLIPPAGE
Refer To Instruction Book Section:
Installation & Adjustment Procedures
Drive Pipe
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
Mounting Bolt
Locations
Vertical
Bearing
Support
Special Handling Required
-
A qualified rigger and lift plan are
required due to possible off center,
high, center of gravity. Lift by switch
base only.
WARNING
SLING ATTACHMENT
Publication No. QSG101-EV-2 R0 12172020
SECURE
BLADE WITH
TIES DURING
LIFTING
Because the phase is top heavy, the
base must be bolted to the structure
before removing lifting straps to
prevent tipping.
CAUTION
Note
: All material is marked with JO number
Vertical Pipe
