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Summary & Introduction 

 

Recommended Tools & Values 

 

Table 1:  Recommended Tools and Torque Values 

Recommended Tools 

 

Recommended Torque Values 

Type 

Sizes 

 

Bolt/Nut size 

Torque (Ft-lb) 

Hand Wrenches and/or 

Sockets 

15/16”, 3/4",  

5/8”, 9/16” 

 

1/2” 

40 

Drill Bit 

1/4” 

 

5/8” 

92 

Slotted Screwdriver 

 

 

3/4" 

127 

SAE Hex Key Set 

 

 

1” 

286 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

Summary of Contents for EV-2H

Page 1: ...Type EV 2H Aluminum Vertical Break Disconnect Switch thru 245 kV INSTRUCTION INSTALLATION MANUAL...

Page 2: ...Page II The Quality Name in High Voltage Switching...

Page 3: ...Page III The Quality Name in High Voltage Switching Safety Information...

Page 4: ...his manner will constitute the Warranty Holder s exclusive remedy and fulfillment of all SSLLC s liabilities and responsibilities hereunder SSLLC s duty to perform under this limited warranty may be d...

Page 5: ...t o The Purchaser may use its own personnel or engage a third party to Use the Equipment The Purchaser shall insure that it only utulizes personnel who are fully qualified or certified by a reputable...

Page 6: ...tly and solely caused by Southern States negligence For the purposes of clarity Southern States shall not be liable and be fully indemnified by the Purchaser for the following related to the Equipment...

Page 7: ...Page VII The Quality Name in High Voltage Switching Type EV 2H Aluminum Vertical Break Disconnect Switch Thru 245 kV...

Page 8: ...ng 5 Storage 5 Installation Adjustment Procedures 6 Assembly 6 1 Preferred Switch Assembly Method 6 2 Contact Adjustment 8 3 Mounting disconnect switch onto the structure 10 4 Optional Accessories 10...

Page 9: ...oth Sides 8 Figure 6 Blade Tip Travel 9 Figure 7 Blade Tip Must Be As Flat in the Jaw as Possible 9 Figure 8 Arcing Horn Attachment 10 Figure 9 Sling Attachment 11 Figure 10 Proper Mounting Positions...

Page 10: ...ire obligations of Southern States The Warranty contained in the contract between the parties is the sole warranty of Southern States Any statements contained herein do not create new warranties or mo...

Page 11: ...quipment variations and potential conditions Contact Southern States LLC in the event conditions associated with a specific application are not sufficiently addressed All photographs and sketches in t...

Page 12: ...ues Table 1 Recommended Tools and Torque Values Recommended Tools Recommended Torque Values Type Sizes Bolt Nut size Torque Ft lb Hand Wrenches and or Sockets 15 16 3 4 5 8 9 16 1 2 40 Drill Bit 1 4 5...

Page 13: ...he switch base to the structure Installing operating components Final adjustment or tuning is then completed A Terminal Pad Assembly G Blade M Bearing B Crank Arm H Insulator Adapter N Insulator C Bla...

Page 14: ...h the carrier and contact the factory Storage All components of the EV 2H vertical break disconnect switch are suitable for outdoor use and do not have any special storage requirements If a motor oper...

Page 15: ...the insulator bearing hub switch arm and rotating base to ensure correct reassembly See Figure 2 Match mark A to B and B to C Failure to complete this step will make final adjustment more difficult 1...

Page 16: ...gure 5 Usually bolt hole tolerances will be sufficient to align the contacts properly However the jackscrews that support the jaw insulator stack can also be used to tilt the insulator as required 1 6...

Page 17: ...tip as shown in Figure 4 If necessary use the jack screws that support the jaw insulator to tilt the insulator fore or aft to align these parts Figure 4 Contact blade centered among contact fingers 2...

Page 18: ...it as required Note By adjusting all jackscrews equally count the flats and previous adjustment will not be disturbed Never attempt to force the blade tip into the jaw Any attempt to adjust the contac...

Page 19: ...the switch is fully closed as shown in Figure 8 If necessary the jaw stationary arcing horn may be bent to achieve proper contact Figure 8 Arcing Horn Attachment 4 Mounting disconnect switch onto the...

Page 20: ...n Figure 10 Figure 10 Proper Mounting Positions 4 6 1 Conventional blade open positions are shown in Figure 10 The EV 2H switch will be shipped with one of these blade open angles unless another angle...

Page 21: ...the stop bolt Figure 11 BLADE STOP OPEN POSITION 4 8 If possible mount the conductors to both ends of the switch pole before adjusting switches 4 9 Conductor loads can alter fine switch adjustments so...

Page 22: ...f the end insulator of each switch pole 5 2 Figure 13 shows a typical operating mechanism for a 145kV vertical break switch Figure 14 shows alternate operating mechanism designs each of which is emplo...

Page 23: ...er necessary components Refer to Figure 15 Do not connect the interphase pipe at this time Figure 15 Typical Operating Arrangement 5 7 CAUTION The pipe collar above the vertical bearing support must s...

Page 24: ...perly adjusted connect the interphase pipe and continue tuning the other two phases Care should be taken to ensure that the operating mechanism only exerts enough force to toggle the blade tip perpend...

Page 25: ...re 17 Type SEGO Safety Enhanced Gear Operator 6 2 3 Swing handle operator 6 2 3 1 Adjust stops on handle mount after adjusting switch 6 2 3 2 When the switch is properly adjusted the handle should han...

Page 26: ...ition 6 4 Final Adjustment 6 4 1 Before piercing any pipes always check that none of the clamped joints have slipped If slippage occurs correct it and repeat the operation to verify that adjustment is...

Page 27: ...ighten bolts and test operate readjust as necessary 6 4 5 All poles of the fully adjusted disconnect switch should operate together although a slight variance between poles is acceptable The primary o...

Page 28: ...es on the switches which can be eliminated during normal switch maintenance Table 2 Recommended Installation and Maintenance Table Installation Tests Patrolling Inspection 6 months Routine 5 Year Peri...

Page 29: ...se during any operation or maintenance cycle as exposed surfaces such as contacts are vulnerable to environmental conditions and contaminants that can decrease the effectiveness of the grease over tim...

Page 30: ...orgia Avenue Hampton Georgia 30228 Phone 770 946 4562 Fax 770 946 8106 E mail support southernstatesllc com http www southernstatesllc com 2021 Southern States LLC IB 101 EV2H 245 R6 02152021 Printed...

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