GE Industrial Solutions Power Break II Switches, 800-4000A Frames, 240-600Vac - Manual (Page 12)

Power Break® II Switches
Chapter 2. Operation
2-1 Standard Features
Power Break II switches are equipped with the following
standard features. The letters are keyed to the switch
photographs in Figures 6 and 7.
A Indicator: ON – Red
OFF – Green
B Indicator: CHARGED – Yellow
DISCHARGED – White
C ON button
D OFF button
E Manual charging handle
F Integral 36-point terminal block (12 auxiliary
switches, A-B type), Block “A”
G Integral 36-point terminal block (all other con-
nections), Block “B”
H Sealable hinged cover
I Cover mounting screws (4)
K Control Unit interchangeable rating plug
L Test set connection port
M Standard padlock provision
N Dust-resistant ventilation slots
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Figure 6. Front of the switch, showing the locations of
standard features.
Figure 7. Front of the switch, with the Control unit and top
cover removed.
2-2 Operating Instructions
Sequence of Operations
The sequence of operations that may be performed on the
switch are listed in Table 3. Refer to Chapter 3 for
information about accessory operation.
Operating Instructions for Manually
Operated Switch
Charging the Mechanism Springs
Pull the operating handle down about 90° (until it stops).
Repeat five more times to fully charge the springs.
This
will not close the switch contacts. The charge indicator
will show CHARGED on a yellow background. When the
springs are fully charged, the handle locks in the stored
position.
NOTE: The switch cannot be closed unless the springs
are fully charged and the handle is stored fully in.
NOTE: La fermeture de l'interrupteurne peut être réal-
isée à moins que les ressorts soient réarmés tout à fait, et
le levier est complètement remis à la position
d’emmagasinage.