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Street Drive SE · Hickory, NC 28602
Safety Procedures
Follow all basic and necessary procedures to secure the electrical site before beginning work.
Follow all existing codes, requirements and instructions for all equipment used in conjunction
with the Jack Jumper™ Cutout Bypass Tool. Inspect the cutout carefully for damaged or
corroded arcing horns, arcing bars or fuse doors. If arcing horns are corroded use standard
electrical procedures to clean the arcing horns prior to utilizing the Jack Jumper™ Cutout
Bypass Tool.
Inspect the porcelain for any damage or cracks. If either condition is found, do not use the
Jack Jumper™ Cutout Bypass Tool.
Trouble Shooting
If the Jack Jumper™ Cutout Bypass Tool appears to be
malfunctioning do not attempt to repair it. Immediately
remove it from service, tag it as defective, note the specific
problem, and return it to Utility Solutions for inspection. Any
disassembly will invalidate any and all product guarantees,
claims and warranties.
Maintenance
The Jack Jumper™ Cutout Bypass Tool is designed to withstand usual operational usage.
Proper care and handling will increase the longevity of service. Periodically inspect the Jack
Jumper™ Cutout Bypass Tool for corrosion and copper coil fraying/separation. The Jack
Jumper™ Cutout Bypass Tool is sold as a complete unit. Any maintenance, disassembly or
misuse voids any and all warranties, guarantees, or liability.
Warranty
Utility Solutions warrants the Jack Jumper™ Cutout Bypass Tool for any defects in
manufacturing for the period of one year. If the tool is returned within that time period, Utility
Solutions will replace the tool free of charge. No warranty is made if spring is overextended.
Installation
Removal and Storage
The Jack Jumper™ Cutout Bypass Tool should be stretched
slightly and visually inspected prior to utilization to ensure
that the copper coil is not frayed or separated. If fraying or
separation of the copper coil has occurred do not utilize the
tool.
Inspection
1. Grasp the top ring of the Jack Jumper™ Cutout Bypass
Tool with the shotgun stick.
2. Extend the shotgun stick as needed and per its
instruction.
3. Attach the upper attachment hook to the arcing bar
(Figure A).
4. Be sure the Jack Jumper™ Cutout Bypass Tool is
secure and will not interfere with removal of the fuse
door.
5. Release the top ring.
6. Grasp the bottom ring of the Jack Jumper™ Cutout
Bypass Tool with the shotgun stick.
7. Gently pull to expand the spring and hook the bottom
attachment hook on the fuse door hinge casting. Ensure
that the “hook” portion extends around the lower fuse
door (Figure B). The Jack Jumper™ Cutout Bypass Tool
is now in place; release it from the shotgun stick.
8. Open the fuse door and replace as necessary.
After all repairs are complete and removed fuses or other
items of equipment are replaced and the fuse door is closed,
it is safe to remove the Jack Jumper™ Cutout Bypass Tool.
1. Grasp the bottom in-line ring of the Jack Jumper™ Cutout
Bypass Tool with the shotgun stick and release the lower
attachment hook (Figure B).
2. Release the bottom in-line ring from the shotgun stick,
and then grasp the top perpendicular ring with the
shotgun stick.
3. Gently lift the Jack Jumper™ Cutout Bypass Tool until the
top attachment hook is free (Figure A).
4. Return the Jack Jumper™ Cutout Bypass Tool to its
specially designed storage and transfer case.
Arcing Bridge
Fuse Door
Fuse
Upper Attachment Point
Figure A
Figure B
Lower Attachment Point
