Eaton KA349WE Installation Instructions Manual

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3Mercury switch to Microswitch retrofit kit kA349we instAllAtion instructions MN280022EN October 2015InstallationFollow the appropriate recloser maintenance manual toremove the recloser from service. Transport it to a locationsuitable for performing the work required.IMPORTANTBefore beginning the disassembly process, ensure therecloser is in the open position.Refer to the recloser maintenance manual and untank therecloser. Remove operating mechanism from head anddisconnect any auxiliary devices.Place the recloser operating mechanism in a stable positionpermitting easy access to all sides of the unit.Reposition contact barRepositioning the contact bar permits greater access to themechanism’s switch areas. Reposition the contact bar byremoving retaining pins at points indicated in Figure 2.1. Remove C rings from contact bar retainer pin at tripsolenoid end of mechanism and discard.2. Note position of any washers, then remove and savethem.3. Slide pin aside until free of contact bar and springs.4. Repeat Steps 1-3 on the middle retaining pin.Figure 2. Contact bar retaining rods to be removed.After the contact arm is free of the end- and mid- retainers,raise and secure it, so it remains out of the way for theswitch replacement process (Figure 3).Figure 3. Repositioning contact bar.Disconnect terminal wiresDisconnect wires at the terminal block under the rotarysolenoid.1. Disconnect wires at terminals A, C, D, F, and N on thelower row of terminals (Figure 4).2. Disconnect plastic cable retainer and discard (Figure 4).Save hardware.Figure 4. Terminal block and lower terminalidentification.Solenoid endof mechanismContact bar Middle retaining pinRetaining pinsN F E D C B ACable exit holewith grommetPlastic cable retainer placement