GE Industrial Solutions GERAPID 2508, 4008, 5008, 6008 WITH ARC CHUTE 1X2 - Manual (Page 8)

8 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice S47183De rev.02 2011-03-14
 With a correctly designed interlock in an enclosure, FT provides
safety-tripping function. During withdrawal operation of the
trolley, the breaker is tripped BEFORE its main terminals
disconnect from the mains.
Fig. 10b Positioning of the forced tripping pin
3.2.8 Manual operation lever
 Optionally, a hand lever for manual closing and opening
operation during maintenance is available. This tool must not
be use while breaker is energized!
 To close the contacts, install hand lever on the drive’s rod, and
pull it out smoothly until latches snap [Fig. 11a].
 To open the contacts, install the tool into the ring and push it
hard against the drive’s rod until breaker opens [Fig. 11b].
WARNING: Manual closing and opening – only during
maintenance!
Fig. 11a Closing operation by using hand lever
WARNING: Manual closing and opening – only during
maintenance!
Fig. 11b Opening operation by using hand lever
 Alternative manual closing and opening operation is possible
by rotating the main shaft of the breaker mechanism, which
is accessible from the side. Use 10 mm hexagon-socket
wrench to OPEN/CLOSE [Fig. 11c].
 WARNING: Pay attention to control rotation speed of the shaft
during manual opening. Impede the wrench to avoid hitting it
to the ground, which may lead to a hand injury.
WARNING: Manual closing and opening – only during
maintenance!
Fig. 11c ON/OFF operation by using a 10 mm wrench