Installation of the windlass
The windlass simplifies lowering the recloser tank for
inspection and maintenance, but can not be used for
lowering the entire recloser. Refer to the exploded view and
parts list (see Figure 3) during assembly and installation of
the tank-lifting windlass. The final assembly is diagrammed in
Figure 4.
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Because of lack of clearance, this windlass can
not be used with a Type GW or GWC electronic
sectionalizer or a Type VRV oil switch.
1. The gear box and spool (4), spool assembly (5), pipe
(6), and roll pins (7) may already be assembled to the
support angle (8). If not, assemble as shown in Figure
3. Use two 1-inch bolts (1) and lockwashers (2) to
fasten the gear box to the support angle. The spool
assembly includes hardware.
2. Attach support angle (8) to bottom back portion of
vertical angles on KA146W5 frame with 1/2-13 x 1-1/2
inch bolts (16), lockwashers (2), and nuts (3).
3. Using 1-inch bolts (1 ) and flat washers (9), attach the
upper sheave brackets (10 and 11) to the head casting
flange at the tapped hole on each end of the recloser.
The flat washer should be placed under the sheave
bracket between the bracket and the head casting
flange.
If a ground connector is assembled in one of the tapped
holes, remove the connector, fasten the sheave bracket
with the threaded adapter (12) provided, and thread the
connector into the tapped hole on the adapter.
4. Hook lower sheaves (13) onto the lug on each end of
the recloser tank. Be sure the spring-loaded pin snaps
into the hole on the tank lug.
5. Loosen the capscrews on the upper sheave brackets
(10 and 11). Install the looped ends of the cable
assemblies (14) onto the pulleys. Retighten the
capscrews.
6. Remove the hex nut from the stud end of each cable.
Thread the cables down through the tank sheaves,
up over the upper sheaves, and down to the windlass
spools (4 and 5). Fasten the stud end of the cables at
the spools with the previously removed hex nuts.
7. Take up the slack in the cables by operating the
windlass crank (15) while directing both cables in an
even wind around the spools.
8. When the windlass operation is complete, install the
two cable clamps (5) over the cable spools. This helps
keep cable from unwinding when tension is released.
CAUTION
Falling equipment. Use the lifting lugs provided and
follow all locally approved safety practices when lifting
and mounting the equipment. Lift the unit smoothly
and do not allow the unit to shift. Improper lifting can
result in severe personal injury, death, and/or equipment
damage.
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Figure 4. KA146W2 tank-lifting windlass installed on a
hanger.
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KA146W5 AND KA146W2 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MN280039EN
