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101 33

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 St. Drive SE 

Hickory, NC 28602 

 

UTILITY SOLUTIONS, INC. 

Phone  (828) 323-8914 
Fax      (828) 323-8410 

[email protected]

 

www.utilitysolutionsinc.com

 

 
 

 
 
 

 

The “BREAK-SAFE

®

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PORTABLE LOADBREAK & LOAD PICKUP JUMPER 
CLAMP 
 

USBS-15-1-PS 
USBS-15-2-PS 
USBS-27-1-PS 
USBS-27-2-PS 
USBS-46-1-PS 
USBS-46-2-PS 

 

 

 
Operation Manual 

 

B-00125 USBS Manual Rev. 2.2 (9-23-19) 
 

 

Summary of Contents for BREAK-SAFE USBS-15-1-PS

Page 1: ...23 8914 Fax 828 323 8410 sales utilitysolutionsinc com www utilitysolutionsinc com The BREAK SAFE PORTABLE LOADBREAK LOAD PICKUP JUMPER CLAMP USBS 15 1 PS USBS 15 2 PS USBS 27 1 PS USBS 27 2 PS USBS 46 1 PS USBS 46 2 PS Operation Manual B 00125 USBS Manual Rev 2 2 9 23 19 ...

Page 2: ...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 WARNING The BREAK SAFE tool is a portable switch designed to perform the following three functions loadbreak load pickup and continuous current duty It is intended for temporary connecting and transferring of load and s...

Page 3: ...injury and or equipment damage WARNING These instructions are not intended to replace or be a substitute for proper safety training procedures Failure to select the proper tool in regards to minimum system requirements can result in death grievous personal injury and or equipment damage WARNING Only trained and qualified personnel should operate inspect and maintain this equipment WARNING ...

Page 4: ... 300 A 27 kV 6 Copper 954 ACSR USBS 27 2 PS 300 A 27 kV 6 Copper 954 ACSR USBS 46 1 PS 200 A 46 kV 6 Copper 954 ACSR USBS 46 2 PS 200 A 46 kV 6 Copper 954 ACSR TABLE 1 Model Ratings Outlined below are some circuit restrictions known to exist Do not utilize the BREAK SAFE tool in situations where ferroresonance can produce overvoltage situations An example of this involves switching unloaded transf...

Page 5: ...phase to phase or grounding circuits WARNING The BREAK SAFE is to be used in a temporary capacity only Do not utilize the tool in a permanent capacity or for extended periods of time WARNING The BREAK SAFE is not waterproof Do not use the BREAK SAFE in wet conditions WARNING ...

Page 6: ... 0 12 34 56 74 849 6 8 63 66S 94G2 4 9 K 3 49 a 996 L8I Y64 5 S82 L35 3 a 996 K 5 4 63 4 Y64 I3 4S M5 6 8 63 43 VT RWE RH X 5 5 5 4D B 5 633 9B K 499 5 12 6 5 56 C ...

Page 7: ... 0 12 34 56 74 849 6 8 63 66S 94G2 4 9 NV 3 49 34 6 4 Y64 5 S82 L35 3 Y64 I3 4S M5 6 8 63 43 VT RWE RH X 5 6 5 4D B 5 633 9B K 499 5 96 6 5 56 C ...

Page 8: ...e exhibits signs of a flashover Internal flashover can be attributed to the following situations The tool was used in the rain The tool was used to open capacitor banks The tool was not reset properly prior to performing a loadbreak operation The tool had accumulated soot debris from prior loadbreak operations that deteriorated the overall dielectric strength of the tool The yellow tube needs to b...

Page 9: ... conductor as required by the supervising utility safety practices 4 Clean the conductor at each location where the BREAK SAFE jumper clamp system will be attached 5 If the BREAK SAFE is equipped with a duckbill head USBS 2 PS ensure that all attachment fasteners are tight and secure BREAK SAFE OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS The following procedures as described are intended to overview a typical circui...

Page 10: ... been preformed in STEP 12 the jumper cable is entirely de energized 5 Securely attach one end of a jumper cable to the LOAD SIDE of the circuit FIGURE 1 using standard utility safety practices and procedures 6 Securely attach the opposite end of a jumper cable to the Conductor Bar located at the base of the BREAK SAFE Do not allow the jumper cable to pull sideways on the BREAK SAFE The jumper cab...

Page 11: ...hot stick until the tool locks in the open position Do not stop or hesitate while pulling 13 Insert the Safety Locking Pin into the hole labeled LOCK OPEN and verify the Safety Locking Pin secures the tool in the fully open position The Safety Locking Pin secures the tool in the open position and prevents an accidental load pickup operation If the Safety Locking Pin cannot be inserted into the LOC...

Page 12: ...n securely fastened to prevent accidental tool operation 4 Securely attach the BREAK SAFE jumper head to the SOURCE SIDE or LINE POWER SIDE FIGURE 1 using standard utility safety practices and procedures Attaching the BREAK SAFE to the SOURCE SIDE or LINE POWER SIDE ensures that after the loadbreak operation has been preformed in STEP 13 the jumper cable is entirely de energized 5 Securely attach ...

Page 13: ...ct or create permanent connections 12 Prior to performing the loadbreak operation remove the Safety Locking Pin from the LOCK CLOSED position 13 With one steady motion pull down firmly on the Load Break Ring using an approved insulated hot stick until the tool locks in the open position Do not stop or hesitate while pulling 14 Insert the Safety Locking Pin into the hole labeled LOCK OPEN and verif...

Page 14: ...nual 14 FIGURE 1 BREAK SAFE Installation Schematic SOURCE OR LINE POWER SIDE LOAD SIDE USJT 001 Jumper T SOURCE OR LINE POWER SIDE LOAD SIDE FIGURE 2 USJT 001 Visible Gap Rated Insulation Configuration for BREAK SAFE USJT 001 Jumper T ...

Page 15: ...and support the BREAK SAFE so the weight of the tool does not apply sideways force on the Current Output post a small block of wood should suffice 3 Connect a standard Mechanical Jumper minimum 6 feet 1 0 AWG 300 AMP to the other Current Output Posts of the Grounds Tester and the conductor bar of the BREAK SAFE 4 Put the Grounds Tester in REACH mode 5 Turn on the Grounds Tester and adjust the Curr...

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