Bulletin 1494V Variable Depth Disconnect Switch Installation Instructions
(Cat 1494V-DS30; -DSX30 - Series D; 1494V-DS60; -DSX60 - Series D)
(Cat 1494V-DS100; -DSX100 - Series D; 1494V-DS200; -DSX200 - Series D)
ATTENTION: To prevent electrical shock, disconnect from power source before installing or servicing. Follow
NFPA 70E requirements. Install in suitable enclosure. Keep free from contaminants.
ATTENTION: The following procedures are critical to the proper operation of the disconnect handle and switch.
Failure to follow these steps can result in damage to the equipment and/or serious injury or death to the operator.
Table of Contents Page
Quick Installation Guide 2
Disconnect Switch Installation
-
- Disconnect Handle Installation
- Cutting Connecting Rod
Quick Installation Guide (continued) 3
-
Connecting Rod Installation
Connecting Rod Adjustment Procedure 4
Enclosure Without Handle Cutout 5
Locate Handle
-
- Drill Handle Holes
Door Catch Mounting Bracket Installation 6
Disconnect Switch Installation 7
Locate Disconnect Switch
-
- Install Disconnect Switch
- Assemble and Install Line Terminal Guard
Trailer Fuse Block Installation (30A, 60A, 100A) 8
Trailer Fuse Block Installation (200A) 9
Fuse Clip Installation and Phase Barrier Replacement (30A, 60A) 10
Fuse Clip Installation and Phase Barrier Replacement (100A) 11
Fuse Clip Installation (200A)
12
Phase Barrier Replacement (200A) 13
Bulletin 1494V Disconnect Switch Kit 14
Bulletin 1494V Disconnect Switch Kit Optional Accessory List 15
QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
Disconnect Switch Installation (Right hand installation shown. For left hand installation follow similar procedure.)
1
Use template A to locate handle holes on mounting plate.
4
E
L
H ANDLE HO
TOP
RE TO
SURE
MEASU
INSIDE OF THE
HOLD FLUSH
TO INSIDE
OF ENCLO
TOP
OF ENCLOSURE
TAPE
BO
A
Disconnect Handle Installation
2
Install gasket.
1
2
MEASURE TO
INSIDE OF TH
OF EN
A
CLOSURE
TOP
FLUSH
E
INSIDE
HOLD
SURE
TO
F ENCLO
O
BOTT
11
ANDLE HOLE
M H
O
TT
TOP
3
Overlay template B (30 A - 100 A) over A .
5
7
Overlay template C (200 A) over A .
"
6
1
/
1
-
3
TO P
"
4
/
1
-
2
"
4
/
1
-
2
oles
es for
tch
O
"
6
swi
1
/
INSIDE
1
1
-
HOLD FLUSH
ounting H
4
TO
LOSURE
MEASURE T
CLOSURE
itch M
INSIDE OF THE
s provided with
OF ENC
Sw
OF EN
TO P
Center punch and drill (4) 11/64" hol
"
4
/
tap-tite screw
1
-
5
BO TT
C
A
or
B
1
6
Center punch and
drill (4) holes
for thread forming
(TAP-TITE) screws
provided with switch.
11/64" Dia. (30A - 100A)
7/32" Dia (200A)
Install handle and spring bracket.
2 3
Install disconnect switch.
23 - 37 lb-in
(30A - 100A)
40 - 60 lb-in
(200A)
Install defeater lever.
Cutting Connecting Rod
3
Measure working depth of enclosure.
1
Mounting
Plate
Working Depth
(Inside Flange
of Enclosure to
Mounting Plate)
Enclosure
30-40 lb-in
7-11 lb-in
Measure, mark and
2
cut connecting rod.
Remove burrs
3
N
N minus 3-1/8"
-1/4"
(30A - 100A)
N minus 3
(200A)
(2)
QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE (CONTINUED)
Connecting Rod Installation
4
Verify that disconnect switch and handle are in "OFF"
1
position. (Switch blades will be visible)
Drive Bar
Rotate connecting rod into
drive bar (see table).
Switch Rating
30A - 60A - 100A
200A
Full Turns Engagement
2
10
13
Push rod down and verify if rod
is approximately 1/8" from
touching bottom of bolt head.
(If not, rotate rod up to 5 full
turns in either direction)
(200A)
Push down
4
3
(30A - 60A - 100A)
Pull up
1/8" Gap
Push rod down and
verify if rod is nearly
touching bottom of bolt
head. (If not, rotate rod
up to 5 full turns in
either direction)
Hitch Pin
Connecting
Rod
6
7
6
5
5
Primary Link
8a
Enclosure depth
8 in. or less
8b
Enclosure depth
greater than 8 in.
ATTENTION
CHECK FOR PROPER
OPERATION
(3)
Connecting Rod Adjustment Procedure
Drive Bar
Hitch Pin
"ON" Position
1
Move disconnect handle to the "ON" position.
➊
If switch does not fully close, return handle to "OFF" position.
➋
Remove link spring hitch pin and disengage the connectiong rod from the primary link.
➌
Turn connecting rod counter-clockwise (1 or more) full turns.
➍
Re-engage connecting rod in primary link of handle, insert hitch pin and re-test
➎
Repeat ➊ - ➎ as necessary.
➏
Re-install link spring
➐
Connecting
Rod
Primary Link
"OFF" Position
2
Move disconnect handle to the "OFF" position.
➊
If switch does not fully open, return handle to "ON" position.
➋
Remove hitch pin and link spring, then disengage the connectiong rod from the primary link.
➌
Turn connecting rod clockwise (1 or more) full turns.
➍
Re-engage connecting rod in primary link of handle, insert hitch pin and re-test.
➎
Repeat ➊ - ➎ as necessary.
➏
Re-install link spring
➐
(4)
Enclosure without Handle Cutout
● Enclosures with a Flange Thickness less than 3/16" use dimensions below to install disconnect handle.
● Enclosures with a Flange Thickness 3/16" and greater use dimensions in alternate Mounting Kit 1494V-H3 to install disconnect
handle.
● Multi-Door Enclosures may require the need for a more rigid flange / mounting plate system, such as a Channel Support Kit. Use
dimensions in Channel Support Kit 1494V-H15, if handle is mounted on top of the channel.
Locate Handle
1
Drill Handle Holes
2
C
Right Hand Flange
C
B
A
B
A
Top Handle Hole
Left Hand Flange
Top Handle Hole
To make slot drill (3) 1/2" diameter holes and remove burrs
NEMA
SIZE
30A, 60A
100A
200A
A
(min)
4 - 5/8"
6 - 1/16"
10 - 1/8"
(min)
1 - 1/8"
1 - 1/8"
1 - 1/8"
(2) .265 Dia. Holes
G
H
J
H
Enclosure Dimensions
B
C
(max)
1 - 1/16"
1 - 1/16"
1 - 1/16"
F
4 - 11/16"
4 - 11/16"
4 - 11/16"
(5)
F
G
1 - 9/16"
1 - 9/16"
1 - 9/16"
H
1"
1"
1"
J
7/8"
7/8"
7/8"