B-00125 USBS (1
st
Gen) Operation Manual
9
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When working with the BREAK-SAFE
®
always assume the tool is energized at
all times. Never consider the tool body as rated insulation.
WARNING
!
!
!
When working with the BREAK-SAFE
®
always assume the tool is energized at
all times. Never consider the tool body as rated insulation.
WARNING
!
!
BREAK-SAFE
®
LINE AND TOOL PREPARATION
BREAK-SAFE
®
FIELD INSPECTION PROCEDURE (PRIOR TO OPERATION)
Reference the accompanying laminated BREAK-SAFE
®
Inspection Procedure.
1.
Do not exceed the rated voltage of the tool (TABLE 1).
2.
Do not exceed the rated amperage of the tool (TABLE 1).
3.
Insulate the pole and conductor as required by the supervising utility safety
practices.
4.
Clean the conductor at each location where the BREAK-SAFE
®
jumper clamp
system will be attached.
5.
If the BREAK-SAFE
®
is equipped with a duckbill head (USBS-**-2-PS) ensure
that all attachment fasteners are tight and secure.
BREAK-SAFE
®
OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
The following procedures, as described, are intended to overview a typical circuit
bypass application and circuit re-energizing application using the BREAK-SAFE
®
Portable Switch. Always follow supervising utility installation and use procedures
for the BREAK-SAFE
®
jumper clamp system.
CIRCUIT BREAK APPLICATION
1.
Prior to securing the BREAK-SAFE
®
to the line, pull the Loadbreak Ring on
the BREAK-SAFE
®
Black Pull Strap until the tool locks in the open tool
position (the internal yellow tube is visible).
