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MAINTENANCE
gets on the insulated fuse housing.
Wipe off any dust or dirt which may
have accumulated on the inside or
outside of the insulated power fuse
housing or on the vacuum contactor
housing.
Check the power fuses for any signs of
discoloration.
A fuse barrel which
appears darker than others indicates
overheating.
Possible causes of fuse
overheating, other than load problems,
are misapplication (fuse current rating
too small), loose fuse clips, or damaged
fuse.
Check the torque on the bolts which
c l a m p t h e f u s e c l i p s t o t h e f u s e
ferrules. The proper torque is 4-6 lb-ft.
Fig. 57 Checking Isolation Switch
Maintenance instructions for the
5HAM vacuum contactor are provided
in a separate publication,
number
Radiation
Exposure
Hazard. X-Radiation may
cause illness or injury.
Stay at least 1 meter
(3.3 feet) away from the
contactor during
potential tests.
ISOLATION
SWITCH
The isolation switch (Fig. 57) provided in each
controller is a bolted pressure type device. It
is designed to maintain proper adjustment and
contact pressure over its mechanical life of
10,000 close-open cycles.
Under normal
operating
conditions, no
maintenance
is
required other than periodic inspection and
cleaning.
Wipe off any dust or dirt which may
h a v e a c c u m u l a t e d o n t h e s w i t c h
housing, the insulating blade drive links
and the shutter.
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