Hubbell Power Systems Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual
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User Manual
Installation, Operation and
Maintenance Manual
Motor Operator
for
Overhead Distribution Switch
with Reciprocating Controls
®
OWER SYSTEMS, INC.
A.B. Chance Company
210 North Allen Street,
Centralia, MO 65240-1395
Tel: (573) 682-5521
P817-1187 Rev A
®
IMPORTANT!
For future reference:
• Keep this manual with the motor operator.
• Store it inside the plastic bag and information holder
located on the right hand wall of the enclosure.
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Warnings
!
DANGER
Electrical equipment contains hazardous voltages and
high speed moving parts. Contact with these hazar ds will
cause death, serious personal injury or damage equipment.
Only qualified personnel should perform maintenance. Always properly
ground equipment and lock out electric power (de-energize) before
maintenance. Using non-specified/ unauthor ized parts or components to
repair equipment, or tampering with safety devices/systems will result in
dangerous conditions which can cause death, severe personal injury or
damage to equipment. Take note of and follow all safety instructions
contained in this installation, operation and maintenance manual.
IMPORTANT
These installation, operation and maintenance instructions do not claim to cover all details or v ariations in equipment. Nor do they provide for
all possible conditions encountered while installing, operating or maintaining this equipment. If fur ther information is desired or needed to
address any particular installation, operation or maintenance problem not covered in this document, contact your authorized factory
representative.
The information in this document does not reliev e the user from e x ercising good judgment in selecting equipment f or suitability of application.
Nor does it relieve the user from using sound practices in installation, operation and maintenance of the equipment purchased.
Note: Because A.B. Chance Company has a policy of continuous product improvement, we reserve the right to change design and
specifications without notice. Should a conflict ar ise between the general information in this document and the contents of drawings or
supplementary material, or both, the latter shall take precedence.
QUALIFIED PERSON
For the purpose of this manual, a qualified person is:
(a)
familiar with the installation, construction or operation
installation, operation and maintenance.
(b)
trained and authorized
practices.
(c)
trained
clothing, etc., in accordance with established utility safety practices.
(d)
trained
in the proper care and use of protective equipment such as rubber gloves, hard hat, safety glasses or face shields, flash
to render first aid.
to de-energize, clear, ground, and tag circuits and equipment in accordance with established safety
of the subject equipment and the hazards involved with its
SUMMARY
The information in this document does not claim to cover all details or variations in equipment, nor to provide for every possible contingency
encountered with installation, operation, or maintenance. Should fur ther information be needed or problems arise that are not covered
sufficiently, contact your factory representative.
The contents of this document are not part of, nor do they modify, any prior or existing agreement, commitment or relationship. The A.B.
Chance Company terms and conditions of sale constitute the entire obligation of A.B. Chance Company. The warranty in the terms and
conditions of sale is the sole warranty of A.B. Chance Company. Any statements in this document do not create new warranties or modify
any existing warranty.
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P817-1187 Rev A
Contents
IMPORTANT!
For future reference:
• Keep this manual with the motor operator.
• Store it inside the plastic bag
and information holder
located on the right hand wall
of the enclosure.
This manual is to guide you through the installation of the motor operator for an
overhead distribution switch with reciprocating controls. This manual does not claim to
cover all situations that may ar ise dur ing installation. If additional information is needed,
contract your factory representative. Nor
does this manual supersede your utility’s established guidelines and practices for similar
equipment. Take note of and heed all danger,
warning and cautions contained in this document.
Qualified Person
Only qualified trained and competent
personnel that understand proper safety procedures must select, install and service this
equipment.
Read and understand these instructions before installing, operating or maintaining this
equipment.
This guide is not a substitute for adequate
training and experience in safety procedures
for this type of equipment.
Signal Words
The signal words “DANGER,” “WARNING”
and “CAUTION” (along with their assigned
symbol) throughout this manual indicate the
degree of hazard the user may encounter.
These symbols and words are defined as:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Hazardous voltage.
Will cause severe personal injury, death, or property damage.
Only qualified personnel should work on or around this equipment
after becoming thoroughly familiar with this document and other
publications regarding this equipment.
Fast moving parts can be hazardous.
Contact can result in death, severe personal injury and/or substantial
property damage.
The motor operator cycles in less than 1⁄2 second. Exercise extreme
caution when operating this device. Be sure you and others are clear
of any moving parts. Do not attempt to defeat any interlocking safety
devices.
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DANGER
▲
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W ARNING
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DANGER
!
W ARNING
Product
The product covered by this installation, operations and maintenance manual is the motor operator for an overhead distribution
switch with reciprocating controls.
This product is designed for an overhead distribution switch with reciprocating controls
only. It cannot be field modified for an overhead distribution switch with torsional controls. If the overhead distribution switch has
torsional controls, do not attempt to install
this product. Contact your supervisor or factory representative to secure the appropriate
motor operator.
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Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
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CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
Function
This product converts a manually-operated
overhead distribution switch with reciprocating controls to motor-operated. The motor operator uses an electric motor and drive
mechanism to open and close the overhead
distribution switch.
CAUTION
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in property damage.
P817-1187 Rev A
1—Overview
Application/Mounting
The motor operator for an overhead distribution switch with reciprocating controls is designed for mounting on wooden utility poles.
If the utility pole is steel or concrete, mounting may be accomplished if holes can be
made in the pole or by using brackets. Contact your factory representative for details on
mounting the motor operator on steel or concrete utility poles.
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WARNING
In areas accessible to the general public, this motor operator should
be installed with a minimum vertical height of 8 feet (2.4 meters) from
the ground to the bottom of the enclosure. If this minimum height cannot be achieved, use shields, guards, enclosures or fencing to isolate
the motor operator from the general public.
Operating Environment
The motor operator for an overhead switch
with reciprocating controls is designed for
outdoor installation and can be mounted in
direct sunlight in ambient temperatures between -40°C and +60°C.
Specifications
Electrical
• Input: 115VAC-5 amp, or
230VAC-4 amp
• Output: 12VDC-3 amp or
27.8VDC-1 amp, continuous
Mechanical
• Thrust 1200 lbs. (5300 N) @ 5" Lever Arm
• Travel: 90° movement or 5":
• Speed: 0.3 second min., 0.5 second max.
• Range: Capable of 5" to 14" control pipe displacement
• Mechanical: Life: a minimum of 1000 open/close
operations
• Connection: Couples with existing crank (1/2 inch
hole) @ bottom of reciprocating control pipe
For future reference, use this space to make
notes specific to this unit’s installation, operation and maintenance.
Date Installed:
Model Number:
Serial Number:
RTU:
Protocol
Radio
Sensors
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3—Customer Supplied Requirements
The following is required for installation. Be
sure to have these items on hand before
beginning installation.
Safety Equipment
• Hard hat
• Steel-toe work boots
• Appropriate eye protection per your utility’s
policy
• Other safety equipment as required by your
utility’s policies
Hardware
• Two 5⁄8 inch diameter galvanized bolts long
enough to pass through the center of the
utility pole, plus 3 inches
(75 mm)
• Four galvanized 5⁄8 inch ID/1-3⁄4 inch OD
washers
• Two 5⁄8 inch inside diameter galvanized nuts
to go with the bolts
• Two 3⁄8 inch diameter by three inch
galvanized lag screws
• One 1/2 inch x 13/4 inch bolt
• Two 1/2 inch nuts
Electronic
• Correct communications equipment applicable for this installation
• Current/voltage sensors with cables if applicable for this installation
• IBM compatible lap-top computer with appropriate software and cables for this installation
Power Supply
• 115VAC-5 amp or 230VAC-4 amp
service
• Appropriate fuse/circuit breaker
protection and power disconnect switch
with lockout provision
• Other conduit, boxes, fittings, etc. as normally used in similar installations
Electrical
• Color-coded conductors for power hook-up
per your utility’s specifications
• 1-1⁄2 inch NPT male conduit fitting
• Service/weather head for conduit
• Sufficient conduit to reach from
service/weather head to the conduit
fitting on the bottom of the enclosure
• #6 ring or spade terminals
• Suitable grounding source
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4—Receiving & Handling
Inspect Packaging
• Upon receipt, immediately inspect packaging for signs of damage
• Start inspection with the packaging material and proceed to the equipment within
• Look for concealed damage
• If damage is found, note damage on “Bill of
Lading” prior to accepting
delivery, if possible
Note: Documentation of visible
shipping damage can determine
the outcome of any damage claim.
Notifying the carrier of concealed
damage within 15 days is essential
to resolving or minimizing unsettled claims. Immediately file
your claim and notify your factory
representative.
Unpacking
• Place shipping crate up-right on stable,
level ground near the utility pole
• Remove the top and all sides from the
shipping crate
• Leave motor operator on its pallet until
ready to install