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USBS-600-1 Field Inspection (2-24-16)
Copyright © 2016 Utility Solutions, Inc.
FIELD INSPECTION PROCEDURE
BREAK-SAFE
®
600 Load Break & Pick-up Tool
USBS-600-1
Follow the steps below before EACH use of the
BREAK-SAFE
®
600.
This procedure does NOT replace or eliminate periodic maintenance.
Visually inspect the tool. If any of the following are
found, remove the tool from the field and perform
service:
• Soot or Dirt buildup on
components
• Damaged Load Break
Ring. Ring should rotate
freely (shaft should NOT
rotate)
• Damaged or discolored
Yellow Tube
• Damaged Conductor
Hook
• Loose Conductor Bars
• Damaged Safety Locking
Pin
• Out of Date Maintenance
Decal (service should be
performed within 2 years
of date shown)
1.
Test both Conductor Bars.
A) With the tool in the CLOSED position, use a voltmeter,
confirm continuity exists between a Conductor Bar and the
Conductor Hook.
B) Confirm continuity exists while pulling the Load Break
Ring toward the open position. Continuity should exist until
the load break mechanism is engaged and the tool locks in
the open position.
C) Confirm NO continuity exists between a Conductor Bar
and the Conductor Hook when the tool is in the fully opened
positioned.
3.
!
!
WARNING
Carefully read and fully understand the manual prior to
operating, maintaining or testing this device. Improper
operation, handling or maintenance of this device can result
in death, grievous personal injury and or equipment damage.
Exert a steady downward movement on the Load Pick-up Trigger
(D). The Load Break Ring Assembly should retract forcefully into
the tool.
Push the Load Break Ring up into the tool firmly to reset
(E).
An internal safety mechanism will not allow the Load Break
Ring to extend until the tool has been reset. The tool will
require service and should NOT be used if the Load Break
Ring cannot extend after resetting.
VISUAL INSPECTION
CONTINUITY
SAFETY RESET
0.25
A
Ω
---
C
Ω
0.25
B
The BREAK-SAFE® will reset when the Load Break
Ring Assembly has fully retracted inside the tool.
E
A current path will exist inside the tool until the load
break mechanism is triggered.
2.
D
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