S&C Instruction Sheet 765-510 31
WARNING
DO NOT operate the Omni-Rupter Switch slowly
or part way by using a “chopping” motion.
When in service, the Omni-Rupter Switch should
always be opened or closed vigorously through its full
travel without hesitation at any point to avoid arcing
and personal injury.
NOTICE
If furnished with provisions for power operation
using the 6801M Automatic Switch Operator (catalog
number suffix “-M”), follow the operating instructions
found in the 6801M Operator operating manual (S&C
Instruction Sheet 1045M-540).
To Open:
Remove the padlock or retaining device from the padlock
hasp. Swing the hasp clear of the closed stop plate. Make
sure the padlock hasp of the open stop plate is clear of the
stop plate opening.
Lift the handle out of the closed stop plate and swing it
quickly toward the open direction. See Figure 38. Lower the
handle into the open stop plate. Secure the handle with a
padlock or retaining device according to standard system
operating procedures and safety practices.
Make sure all three pole-units are open and their blades
are at an approximate 90 degrees from the
Closed
position
(perpendicular to the switch mounting-weldment). See
Figure 32 on page 28.
To Close:
Remove the padlock or retaining device from the padlock
hasp. Swing the hasp clear of the open stop plate. Make
sure the padlock hasp of the closed stop plate is clear of
the stop plate opening.
Lift the handle out of the open stop plate and swing it
quickly toward the closed direction. Lower the handle into
the closed stop plate. Secure the handle with a padlock or
retaining device according to standard system operating
procedures and safety practices.
Check the switch blades to make sure all three phases
are closed. See Figure 31 on page 28.
Figure 38. Swing the handle and secure it in the open or
closed stop plate.
Operating
handle
Hasp
Stop
plates
Operation
