S&C Loadbuster Disconnect® Switches Outdoor Distribution

Overhead Pole-Top Style (14.4 kV through 34.5 kV)

Installation

Table of Contents
Section Page Section Page
Introduction Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Qualified Persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Installing the Loadbuster Disconnect Switch . . . . . 6
Read this Instruction Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Retain this Instruction Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Closing and Opening the Disconnect Switch
Proper Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Closing the Disconnect Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Opening the Disconnect Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Safety Information Opening Disconnect Switch with

Understanding Safety-Alert Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Loadbuster® —The S&C Loadbreak Tool . . . . . . . 8
Following Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Replacement Instructions and Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety Precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

April 24, 2017

© S&C Electric Company 1997-2017, all rights reserved Instruction Sheet  821-520
Introduction

Qualified Persons
 WARNING
The equipment covered by this publication must be installed, operated, and maintained
by qualified persons who are knowledgeable in the installation, operation, and main-
tenance of overhead electric power distribution equipment along with the associated
hazards. A qualified person is one who is trained and competent in:
• The skills and techniques necessary to distinguish exposed live parts from non-live
parts of electrical equipment.
• The skills and techniques necessary to determine the proper approach distances
corresponding to the voltages to which the qualified person will be exposed.
• The proper use of the special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment,
insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools for working on or near exposed
energized parts of electrical equipment.
These instructions are intended only for such qualified persons. They are not intended to
be a substitute for adequate training and experience in safety procedures for this type of
equipment.

Read this Read this instruction sheet thoroughly and carefully before installing or operating your
Instruction Sheet S&C Loadbuster Disconnect Switch. Familiarize yourself with the safety information and
precautions on pages 3 and 4. The latest version of this publication is available online in
PDF format at sandc.com/Support/Product-Literature.asp

Retain this This instruction sheet is a permanent part of your S&C Loadbuster Disconnect Switch.
Instruction Sheet Designate a location where you can easily retrieve and refer to it.

Proper Application
 CAUTION
The S&C Loadbuster Disconnect Switches described in this publication must be selected
for a specific application that is within the ratings furnished for the equipment. Ratings for
each disconnect switch are listed on a ratings label found on the base of the disconnect
switch.

Warranty The warranty and/or obligations described in S&C’s standard conditions of sale, as set
forth in Price Sheet 150, plus any special warranty provisions, as set forth in the applica-
ble product-line specification bulletin, are exclusive. The remedies provided in the former
for breach of these warranties shall constitute immediate purchaser’s or end user’s exclu-
sive remedy and a fulfillment of all seller’s liability. In no event shall seller’s liability to
immediate purchaser or end user exceed the price of the specific product which gives
rise to immediate purchaser’s or end user’s claim. All other warranties whether express
or implied or arising by operation of law, course of dealing, usage of trade or otherwise,
are excluded. The only warranties are those stated in Price Sheet 150, and THERE ARE
NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY EXPRESS WARRANTY OR OTHER OBLIGATION PRO-
VIDED IN PRICE SHEET 150 IS GRANTED ONLY TO THE IMMEDIATE PURCHASER
AND END USER, AS DEFINED THEREIN. OTHER THAN AN END USER, NO REMOTE
PURCHASER MAY RELY ON ANY AFFIRMATION OF FACT OR PROMISE THAT
RELATES TO THE GOODS DESCRIBED HEREIN, ANY DESCRIPTION THAT RELATES
TO THE GOODS, OR ANY REMEDIAL PROMISE INCLUDED IN PRICE SHEET 150.

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Safety Information

Understanding There are several types of safety-alert messages which may appear throughout this
Safety-Alert instruction sheet as well as on labels affixed to S&C Loadbuster Disconnect Switch.
Messages Familiar­ize yourself with these types of messages and the importance of the various sig-
nal words, as explained below.

 DANGER
“DANGER” identifies the most serious and immediate hazards that will likely result in
serious personal injury or death if instructions, including recommended precautions, are
not followed.

 WARNING
“WARNING” identifies hazards or unsafe practices that can result in serious personal
injury or death if instructions, including recommended precautions, are not followed.

 CAUTION
“CAUTION” identifies hazards or unsafe practices that can result in minor
personal injury or product or property damage if instructions, including recommended
precautions, are not followed.

NOTICE
“NOTICE” identifies important procedures or requirements that can result in product or
property damage if instructions are not followed.

Following Safety If you do not understand any portion of this instruction sheet and need assistance,
Instructions contact your nearest S&C Sales Office or S&C Authorized Distributor. Their tele-
phone numbers are listed on S&C’s website sandc.com Or call S&C Headquarters
at (773) 338-1000; in Canada, call S&C Electric Canada Ltd. at (416) 249-9171.

NOTICE

Read this instruction sheet thoroughly and carefully before

installing or operating your S&C Loadbuster Disconnect
Switch.

Replacement If you need additional copies of this instruction sheet, contact your nearest S&C Sales
Instructions Office, S&C Authorized Distributor, S&C Headquarters, or S&C Electric Canada Ltd.
and Labels It is important that any missing, damaged, or faded labels on the equipment be replaced
immediately. Replacement labels are available by contacting your nearest S&C Sales Office,
S&C Authorized Distributor, S&C Headquarters, or S&C Electric Canada Ltd.

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Safety Precautions

  DANGER

Disconnect Switches may be energized from either side,

and with the blade in any position. Always consider all cir-
cuits and disconnect live parts energized until de-energized,
tested, and grounded. Contact with energized live parts
can cause serious per­sonal injury or death.

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Inspection

Examine the shipment for external evidence of damage as soon after receipt as
possible, preferably before removal from the carrier’s conveyance. Check the bill
of lading to make sure that all shipping skids, crates, and containers listed thereon
are present.
If there is visible loss and/or damage:
1. Notify the delivering carrier immediately.
2. Ask for a carrier inspection.
3. Note condition of shipment on all copies of the delivery receipt.
4. File a claim with the carrier.
If concealed damaged is discovered:
1. Notify the delivering carrier within 15 days of receipt of shipment.
2. Ask for a carrier inspection.
3. File a claim with the carrier.
Also notify S&C Electric Company in all instances of loss and/or damage.

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Installing the Loadbuster Disconnect Switch

STEP 1. Remove the disconnect switch from its shipping

carton.
STEP 2. Install blade stop pin in desired location. S&C Stop pin — may be moved
Loadbuster Disconnect Switches—Overhead Pole- to alternate position to limit
Top Style are furnished with a factory-installed blade opening to 90 degrees
blade stop pin, positioned for a 160-degree blade
opening angle. This stop pin may be moved to limit
the blade opening to 90 degrees. Remove the
retaining ring from one end of the stop pin, and
relocate pin to the alternate ¼-inch diameter hole
nearest the hinge. Fasten the stop pin by pressing
the retaining ring over the end of the stop pin until
the ring snaps back into the groove provided. See
Figure 1.
STEP 3. Attach the Loadbuster Disconnect Switch to a suit­
able mounting bracket as illustrated in Figure 2.
Note: A mounting bracket—suitable for crossarm,
pole, or wall mounting—is fur­n ished only if it has
been specified through the addition of suffix “‑B” to
catalog number of Loadbuster Disconnect Switch.
Tighten the carriage bolt nut until snug but still
loose enough to permit pivot adjustment. Note the Figure 1. Location of stop pin.
placement of the external-tooth lockwasher
between the disconnect center insert and the
mounting bracket.
STEP 4. Pivot the disconnect switch to a position that will External tooth lockwasher Carriage bolt
provide maximum ease of operation and then
Carriage bolt nut
securely tighten the carriage bolt nut.
STEP 5. Make electrical connections. If you’re using Lockwasher
aluminum conductors, be sure to wire-brush them
and apply a coating of oxidation inhibi­tor S&C Part
Number 0352-006. (Sanchem NO-OX-ID “A” Special
or equivalent) before inserting them into the
disconnect switch’s connectors.

Disconnect switch
Mounting bracket center insert

Figure 2. Attachment of Loadbuster Disconnect Switch to

mounting bracket.

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Closing and Opening the Disconnect Switch

Closing the Insert a distribution prong into the pull-ring and swing the blade to within approxi­mately
Disconnect Switch 45° of the fully closed position. Then, while looking away from the disconnect switch,
drive the blade to the closed position using a vigorous thrust. Carefully disengage the
prong from the pull-ring taking care to avoid pulling the blade open.

Opening the
 WARNING
Disconnect Switch
Do not attempt to open an S&C Loadbuster Disconnect Switch to interrupt load current,
without the use of a loadbreak tool such as S&C’s Loadbuster Tool. An arc started by
opening a disconnect switch under load without a loadbreak tool can cause arc-
ing, equipment damage, serious injury, or death.

S&C’s Loadbuster Tool is ideally suited for use in opening Loadbuster Disconnect
Switches. Loadbuster Tool is S&C’s unique method of providing low-cost, positive, and
convenient live-switching capability for such devices. Instructions for use of Loadbuster
Tool with S&C Loadbuster Disconnect Switches are on pages 8 and 9 .

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Opening Disconnect Switch with Loadbuster—The S&C Loadbreak Tool

Before opening the disconnect switch, check for proper

resetting of the Loadbuster tool by extend­ing the tool
Attachment
about three inches (77 mm) by hand. Throughout this
hook
travel, an increasing spring resistance should be felt. Anchor

STEP 1. Reach the Loadbuster tool across in front of the

disconnect switch and hook the anchor, located at Pull-ring
Pull-ring hook
the top of Loadbuster tool, over the attachment
hook on the far side of the disconnect switch. See
Figure 3.
STEP 2. Swing Loadbuster tool toward the disconnect
switch and pass the Loadbuster tool pull-ring hook
through the pull-ring on the disconnect switch. The
pull-ring latch will deflect and upon complete entry
of the pull-ring, will spring back, locking Load­
buster tool to the pull-ring. Loadbuster tool is now
Pull-ring latch
con­nected across the upper contacts of the
disconnect switch.
STEP 3. To open the circuit, operate Loadbuster tool with a
firm, steady pull until it is extended to its maximum
length. See Figure 4. Avoid jerking and hesitation.
The resetting latch will keep it open. Generally,
there will be no indication of circuit interruption.
The only sound will be that of Loadbuster tool
tripping.

Figure 3. Loadbuster tool connected to an S&C Loadbuster

Disconnect Switch.

Figure 4. Loadbuster tool in tripped position.

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Opening Disconnect Switch with Loadbuster—The S&C Loadbreak Tool

STEP 4. To detach Loadbuster tool after circuit interrup­

tion, first raise it slightly and disengage the anchor
from the attachment hook.
Next, bring the disconnect switch toward its
fully open position as illustrated in Figure 5. Then
remove Loadbuster tool from the pull-ring by rotat­
ing the pole. This will deflect the pull-ring latch
to release the pull-ring. To perform this operation
easily and smoothly, always roll Loadbuster tool
so that it rotates in a downward direction.

 WARNING
Careless manipulation of the Loadbuster tool can
decrease the open gap to the point where flashover
will occur. This can result in arcing, electrical shock,
serious inju­ry, or death.

STEP 5. To reset Loadbuster tool for the next operation,

hold as shown in Figure 6. Extend the tool slightly
and lift the resetting latch with your thumb. With
the latch up, telescope the tool completely so the
trigger can reset itself. Depress the telescoping
tube until the orange paint on the inner tube
assembly is no longer visible. Check for proper
resetting by extend­i ng the tool about three inches
(77  mm). Throughout this travel an increasing
spring resistance should be felt. Figure 5.  Detaching Loadbuster tool from disconnect switch.

Resetting
latch

Figure 6.  Resetting Loadbuster tool.

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