Introduction
5.
Product Guide
VISI-SWITCH
®
INSTALLATION
The switch can be mounted on timber poles with a
keyhole arrangement or concrete poles using banded
straps. The following types of installations are supported:
• Mounted to the pole above the powerline
• Mounted to the pole below the powerline
Prior to mounting on the pole, the switch must be fitted
to the mounting bracket and all surge arrestors and
cable tails fitted.
The hanging bracket can be mounted above or below
the cross arm depending on the customer’s preferred
installation location.
The switch is completely symmetrical so it can be
mounted with the hook stick operator facing toward the
pole or away from the pole.
The switch assembly can be fixed to the pole via a
crane, pole mounted hoist or EPV. Lifting points are
provided to allow for lifting of the assembled switch.
The switch is to remain within 15 degrees of horizontal
whilst lifting. An M12 stud on the switch is provided for
an earth connection. A minimum thickness of 35mm
2
copper conductor must be used.
Standard hand tools will be all that is required to
complete the installation, namely ring, adjustable
VISI-SWITCH
®
POLE MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT
(ABOVE THE POWER LINE WITH FEET)
VISI-SWITCH
®
POLE MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT
(BELOW THE POWER LINE)
TUNNEL
CONNECTOR
TWO HOLE NEMA
PAD OPTION
spanners or allen key. All fasteners must be
capable of withstanding the maximum load
applied by a man with a standard spanner.
VISI-SWITCH
®
POLE
MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT
