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SECTION IB-2A-811
RE-INSTALLATION OF SWITCH BARRIERS IN TYPE PSE
DEAD-FRONT PAD-MOUNTED SWITCHGEAR
NOVEMBERE 2017
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Recommended Tools and Material
• 1/2" ratchet or box wrench
• 9/16" ratchet or box wrench
• 9/16” Socket and driver (deep-well socket and electric driver/
drill recommended)
• Extension bar for socket driver (12” min, universal joint or
wobble attachment recommend)
• Two (2) Pry Bars (“Wonder bar” or equivalent suggested)
• 2” x 4” boards (one or two to slide the roof off).
15kV - 8’ or longer (8’ Std. min.)
25kV - 9' or longer (10’ Std)
• Masking tape or blue painter's tape
Replacement Gasket Material
(Gasket, 1/2 x 1-1/2 will be needed)
• Quantity (as required, U/M - Ft) Part Number 410100006
• 15kV PSE (4 compartment) 24 ft. (typical, verify with factory for
specific amount)
• 25kV PSE (4 compartment) 28 ft. (typical, verify with factory for
specific amount)
Touch-up Paint
• Touch-up paint (if needed), supply the switchgear serial num-
ber to the factory.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Understanding Safety-Alert Messages
There are several types of safety-alert messages which may
appear throughout this instruction bulletin as well as on
labels attached to the pad-mounted switchgear. Familiarize
yourself with these types of messages and the importance
of the various signal words, as explained below.
If you do not understand any portion of this instruction bulletin
and need assistance, contact Federal Pacific at 276-669-4084.
Replacement Instructions & Labels
If you need additional copies of this instruction bulletin,
contact Federal Pacific at 276-669-4084.
It is important that any missing, damaged, or faded labels
on the equipment be replaced immediately. Replacement
labels are available by contacting Federal Pacific.
SAFETY PRECAUTION
Following Safety Instructions
NOTICE
......
Thoroughly and carefully read this instruction
bulletin before installation of the pad-
mounted switchgear, before switching or
operating the switches or fuse mountings
in this equipment, and before performing any
maintenance on the equipment.
DANGER
Federal Pacific Fuse Mountings in conjunction with
appropriate fuses are designed to protect equipment and
to disconnect faulted equipment from the system. The
fuses cannot protect personnel from injury or electrocution
if contact is made with energized circuits or hardware.
NOTICE
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical
injury.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Instructions (or equivalent) signs indicate specific safety-
related instructions or procedures.
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serous injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
