Chance Motor Operator for Overhead Distribution Switch Manual

8—Operation

Manual Operation Step 1. — Manual Switch Operation • Decouple the motor as outlined in the Decoupling & Coupling Motor Operator section • Refer to Figure 10 NOTE: Removing the manual operating handle from the enclosure activates a safety device that makes the motor opera- tor inoperable until the drive mechanism has been decoupled, or the manual operat- ing handle is returned to its storage posi- tion. Do not attempt to defeat this safety device. • Remove the manual operating handle from its cradle in the bottom of the enclosure (see Photograph M) • Attach the manual operating handle to the overhead switch control pipe by using the bent arm pin and cotter pin as shown in Figure 10 • Manually operate the overhead switch as directed by the switch manufacturer

WARNING

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Hazardous voltages and high speed moving parts. These can cause death, serious personal injury or damage equip- ment. Lock out power at circuit breaker/fuse box and turn control box main power switch “OFF” before attempting to manually operate this unit.

Photo M

Manual operating handle

Figure 10 – Manual Operating Handle

Manual operating handle removed from enclosure and at- tached to switch control pipe with bent arm pin and cotter pin

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