Safety Precautions
S&C Instruction Sheet 461-521 5
WARNING
DO NOT disassemble a TripSaver II recloser . The control module inside the TripSaver II recloser housing is only
intended for use inside the TripSaver II recloser and has not been approved for any other use . There are no customer-
serviceable parts inside the recloser, and disassembling the recloser voids the warranty . If you do disassemble a
TripSaver II recloser, NEVER power it with the power module included with the Service Center Configuration Kit
when the inside of the recloser is exposed . Unsafe high voltage can be present on the connectors on the outside of
the internal control box assembly, resulting in serious injury or death .
WARNING
The TripSaver II Cutout-Mounted Recloser MUST be de-energized and removed from the utility pole before
attaching the “corded” power module (power module with ac adapter and extension cord) to the base of the
TripSaver II recloser . The corded power module is ONLY intended to be used for set-up and data collection when the
TripSaver II recloser is de-energized and removed from the utility pole . (To provide power to a TripSaver II recloser
while it is mounted to the pole, use the cordless power module, S&C catalog number 5954 .) Failure to remove the
TripSaver II recloser from the utility pole before connecting the corded power module may cause arcing, burns,
electric shock, and death .
DANGER
The TripSaver II Cutout-Mounted Recloser operates at high voltage. Failure to
observe these precautions will result in serious personal injury or death.
Some of these precautions may differ from your company’s operating procedures
and rules . Where a discrepancy exists, follow your company’s operating procedures
and rules .
1 .
QUALIFIED PERSONS. Access to TripSaver II
Cutout-Mounted Reclosers must be restricted only
to qualified persons . See the “Qualified Persons”
Section on page 2 .
2 .
SAFETY PROCEDURES. Always follow safe
operating procedures and rules .
3 .
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. Always
use suitable protective equipment, such as rubber
gloves, rubber mats, hard hats, safety glasses, and
flash clothing, in accordance with safe operating
procedures and rules .
4 .
SAFETY LABELS AND TAGS. Do not remove or
obscure any of the “DANGER,” “WARNING,”
“CAUTION,” or “NOTICE” labels and tags . Remove
tags ONLY if instructed to do so .
5 .
ENERGIZED COMPONENTS. Always consider all
parts live until de-energized, tested, and grounded .
6 .
OPERATING TOOLS. To close a TripSaver II
Cutout-Mounted Recloser, use a conventional
insulated hotstick or S&C Universal Pole and Pole
Extension fitted with an S&C Talon™ Handling Tool
or distribution prong . An extendo stick also can be
used after proper training and practice . The
TripSaver II Cutout-Mounted Recloser can be
opened using Loadbuster® —The S&C Loadbreak
Tool attached to a conventional insulated hotstick
or S&C Universal Pole .
7 .
MAINTAINING PROPER CLEARANCE. Always
maintain the proper clearance from energized
components .
