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P805-0011 Rev. A
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2002 Hubbell Power Systems, Inc., 210 North Allen Street, Centralia, MO 65240 U.S.A.
Receiving & Handling
Inspect Packaging
• Upon receipt, immediately inspect
packaging for signs of damage
• Start inspection with the packaging
material and proceed to the equipment
within
• Look for concealed damage
• If damage is found, note damage on Bill
of Lading prior to accepting delivery, if
possible
Note: Documentation of visible shipping
damage can determine the outcome of
any damage claim. Immediately notifying
the carrier of concealed damage is
essential to resolving or minimizing
unsettled claims. Immediately file your
claim and notify your factory
representative.
Unpack Switch
• Place shipping crate on stable, level
surface near the utility pole
• Remove the four angled top boards from
the shipping crate
• Remove any options included
• Remove the clamping board from across
the switch base
• Leave switch on its pallet until ready to
install
• Compare switch with the photo to be sure
all items have been included
• Contact your factory representative if any
parts are missing
• If desired, the crate may be turned over
and used as a work table to facilitate
assembly and slinging of the switch.
Switch Installation
Install Switch
The BP3 By-Pass switch is available in three
mounting arrangements. It may be obtained
with no mounting bracket, with a back strap
or with a bracket for wood pole mounting.
Select your application from the descriptions
below and install the switch accordingly.
Structure Application
• Refer to Figure 1
• Determine the switch mounting location
on the structure
• Provide a minimum of two
9
/
16
" diameter
mounting holes in the structure matching
the hole or slot patterns as shown in the
switch base detail
• Secure lifting sling as shown below
• Using your company’s standard practice,
hoist the switch into position
• Attach the switch to the structure with
1
/
2
"
diameter user supplied mounting hard-
ware and torque according to your com-
pany standards.
Figure 1
