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NSTRUCTIONS
Power Break® II Circuit Breaker Accessories
Mechanical Counter
Introduction
The Mechanical Counter, shown in Figure 1, can be installed
in 800-4000 ampere frame Power Break II circuit breakers.
Its function is to count the number of times the breaker is
closed. The catalog number when ordered with a circuit
breaker for factory installation is SPCOUNTER. The catalog
number of the field installable Mechanical Counter kit is
SPCOUNTER
R
.
control power to the accessories and motor operator (if
present). If it is a draw-out breaker, rack it out.
Loosen the four #8-32 screws on the trim-plate assembly
and remove the trim plate.
Loosen the four screws at the corners of the breaker
cover. Remove the cover from the breaker face.
On the breaker cover, use a screwdriver to punch out
the knockout above the CHARGE-DISCHARGE flag
opening.
Hold the ON-OFF flag towards the ON position, then
carefully insert the flag lockout plate to retain the flag
in this position. The flag lockout plate should be
installed close to the side frame on which the ON-OFF
flag pivots and over the larger diameter portion of
the mechanism cross pin. The installed flag lockout
plate is shown in Figure 2.
and over the larger
diameter portion
mechanism cross pin.
The installed flag lockout
plate is shown in Figure
2.
Locate the two mounting holes through the side
frame, behind the CHARGE DISCHARGE flag. Place
the
spring-loaded Mechanical Counter arm above the
tab
on the ON-OFF flag, while simultaneously
inserting the
two pins on the Mechanical Counter
through the holes
in the side frame.
Slide the straight legs of the provided clip over the pin
on the Mechanical Counter furthest from the ON-OFF
flag. Rotate the clip counterclockwise until the cir-
cular part of the clip snaps over the second pin on the
Mechanical Counter.
Carefully remove the flag lockout plate, allowing the
ON-OFF flag to return to the OFF position. The instal-
led Mechanical Counter
is
shown in Figure 3.
LOCKOUT
PLATE
—
Figure 1. Mechanical Counter.
Operation
The count displayed by the Mechanical Counter is increme-
nted each time the circuit breaker is closed.
—
Figure 2. Flag lockout plate installed in breaker.
Installation
WARNING:
Before installing any accessories,
turn
the breaker OFF, disconnect it from all voltage sources,
and discharge the closing springs.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Avant d'installer tout accessoire, mettre le
disjoncteur en position OFF, le d
é
connecter de toute tension
d'alimentation, et d
é
charge les ressorts d'armement
Install the Mechanical Counter with the following procedure.
1.
Turn off the breaker, discharge the springs,and turn off
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