P818-2040
Rev. B
1
Type AR Unitized,
Gang-Operated
Overhead Switches
for Distribution Switching
HUBBELL POWER SYSTEMS, INC.
210 North Allen Street
Centralia, MO 65240-1395
Telephone: (573) 682-5521
Installation, Operation and
Maintenance Manual
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P818-2040
Rev. B
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Warnings
IMPORTANT
These installation, operation and maintenance instructions do not claim to cover all details or variations in
equipment. Nor do they provide for all possible conditions encountered while installing, operating or maintaining
this equipment. If further 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 relieve the user from exercising good judgment in selecting equip-
ment for suitability of application. Nor does it relieve the user from using sound practices in installation, opera-
tion and maintenance of the equipment purchased.
Note: Because Hubbell has a policy of continuous product improvement, we reserve the right to change design
and specications without notice. Should a conict arise 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 qualied person is:
(a) familiar with the installation, construction or operation of the subject equipment and the hazards
involved with its installation, operation and maintenance.
(b) trained to de-energize, clear, ground, and tag circuits and equipment in accordance with established
safety practices.
(c) trained in the proper care and use of protective equipment such as rubber gloves, hard hat, safety
glasses or face shields, ash clothing, etc., in accordance with established utility safety practices.
(d) trained to render rst aid.
Electrical equipment contains hazardous voltages and
high speed moving parts. Contact with these hazards will
cause death, serious personal injury or damage equip-
ment.
Only qualified personnel shall install, operate and maintain this equipment.
Always properly ground equipment and lock out electric power (de-energize)
before maintenance. Using non-specified/ unauthorized parts or compo-
nents 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.
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 further information
be needed or problems arise that are not covered sufciently, 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. Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. terms and conditions of sale constitute the entire obligation of Hub-
bell Power Systems, Inc. The warranty in the terms and conditions of sale is the sole warranty of Hubbell Power
Systems, Inc. Any statements in this document do not create new warranties or modify any existing warranty.
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Rev. B
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Contents
IMPORTANT!
Before proceeding further,
identify below the switch
configuration you are in-
stalling. This will greatly
aid your understanding
and use of this manual.
Section Subject........................................................Page Number
1 — Overview ......................................................................5
2 — Installation Notes ........................................................7
3 — Installation Requirements ..........................................8
4 — Receiving and Handling .............................................9
4a – Inspect Packaging ............................................................................9
4b – Horizontal Switch ...........................................................................10
4c – Delta Switch ...................................................................................10
4d – Swing Handle Control .................................................................... 11
4e – Vertical Switch ............................................................................... 12
4f – Phase-Over-Phase Switch ...............................................................12
4g – Normal-Duty Pump Handle Control ...............................................13
4h – Heavy-Duty Pump Handle Control .................................................14
5 — Switch Installation.....................................................15
5a – Switch Options ...............................................................................15
5b – Horizontal & Vertical Configuration ................................................16
5c – Delta Configuration ........................................................................17
5d – Phase-Over-Phase Configuration ...................................................18
6 — Control Installation* ..................................................19
6a – Swing Handle Control
(Horizontal & Delta Configurations only) ............................................19
6b – Normal-Duty Pump Handle Control
(Vertical & Phase-Over-Phase Configurations only) ............................23
6c – Heavy-Duty Pump Handle Control
(Vertical & Phase-Over-Phase Configurations only) ............................26
7 — Control Adjustment ...................................................29
7a – Swing Handle Control Adjustment .................................................29
7b – Pump Handle Control Adjustment ..................................................30
8 — Pre-Operation Checks ..............................................31
9 — Dead-Ending & Wiring ..............................................33
9a – Dead-Ending Horizontal, Delta and
Phase-Over-Phase Configurations ..................................................33
9b – Dead-Ending Vertical Configuration ...............................................33
9c – Wiring All Configurations ...............................................................34
10 — Operation ...................................................................35
10a – Swing Handle Control ..................................................................35
10b – Pump Handle Control ...................................................................35
10c – Hook Stick Control .......................................................................35
11 — Maintenance ..............................................................36
12 — Trouble Shooting .......................................................37
13 — Control Drawing Sample ..........................................38
*Hook stick operable control is factory assembled. No installation required.
©
1999 Hubbell, 210 North Allen Street, Centralia, MO 65240
Phase-over-Phase
Configuration
Vertical Configuration
Delta
Configuration
Horizontal
Configuration
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Contents
Tables.......................................................................Page Number
Table 3-1 Hardware torque specifications ............................................ 8
Table 12-1 Trouble shooting guide ......................................................... 37
Figures.....................................................................Page Number
Figure 4-1 Horizontal configuration ....................................................... 10
Figure 4-2 Delta configuration ............................................................... 10
Figure 4-3 Swing handle control components ....................................... 11
Figure 4-4 Vertical configuration ........................................................... 12
Figure 4-5 Phase-over-phase configuration ........................................... 12
Figure 4-6 Normal-Duty pump handle control components .................. 13
Figure 4-7 Heavy-Duty pump handle control components .................... 14
Figure 5-1 Horizontal & vertical mounting ............................................ 16
Figure 5-2 Hoisting horizontal & vertical switches ................................ 16
Figure 5-3 Delta mounting .................................................................... 17
Figure 5-4 Hoisting delta switch ............................................................ 17
Figure 5-5 Phase-over-phase mounting ............................................... 18
Figure 5-6 Hoisting phase-over-phase switch ....................................... 18
Figure 6-1 Swing handle control installation Steps 1–3 ........................ 19
Figure 6-2 Swing handle control installation Step 4 .............................. 20
Figure 6-3 Swing handle control installation Step 5 .............................. 21
Figure 6-4 Swing handle control installation Step 6 .............................. 22
Figure 6-5 Normal-Duty pump handle control installation Steps 1–3 .... 23
Figure 6-6 Normal-Duty pump handle control installation Steps 4–5 .... 24
Figure 6-7 Normal-Duty pump handle control installation Step 6 .......... 25
Figure 6-8 Heavy-Duty pump handle control installation Steps 1–3 ...... 26
Figure 6-9 Heavy-Duty pump handle control installation Steps 4–5 ...... 27
Figure 6-10 Heavy-Duty pump handle control installation Step 6 ............ 28
Figure 7-1 Swing handle control adjustment ......................................... 29
Figure 7-2 Pump handle control adjustment ......................................... 30
Figure 8-1 Switch sub-assembly components....................................... 31
Figure 8-2 Switch sequencing 1 ............................................................ 32
Figure 8-3 Switch sequencing 2 ............................................................ 32
Figure 8-4 Switch sequencing 3 ............................................................ 32
Figure 13-1 Sample control drawing ....................................................... 38
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CAUTION
1 — Overview
About This Manual
This manual covers horizontal, ver-
tical, phase-over-phase and delta
congurations and control types of
the Type AR unitized switch.
This manual makes use of sub-sec-
tions to present directions for a par-
ticular conguration or control type.
Watch For This Arrow
Each is clearly noted in the title.
At the end of each is an arrow with
directions to the next appropriate
sub-section.
Be sure you know the conguration
and control type you are installing.
This will greatly aid in navigating to
the next step in the installation and
adjustment process.
Note: This manual does not contain
all necessary information. It is supple-
mented with a “control drawing” that
presents dimensions and specifica-
tions unique to the switch configura-
tion you are installing.
The Control Drawing
A separate control drawing is sup-
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.
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Introduction
This manual is to guide you through
the installation, operation and main-
tenance of the Type AR unitized,
gang-operated overhead switches.
This manual does not claim to cover
all situations that may arise during
installation. If additional information
is needed, contact your factory rep-
resentative. Nor does this manual
supersede your company’s estab-
lished guidelines and practices for
similar equipment. Take note of and
heed all danger, warning and cautions
contained in this document.
Qualied Person
Only qualied trained and competent
personnel that understand proper
safety procedures must select, install
and service this equipment.
Read and understand these instruc-
tions 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.
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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:
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
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DANGER
!
WARNING
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CAUTION
Product
The products covered by this manual
are the Type AR unitized gang-oper-
ated overhead switches for medium
voltage electrical distribution switch-
ing.
These products are designed for dis-
tribution switching only at their rated
capacities. They cannot be eld modi-
ed for capacities other than what was
shipped with the units. If a different
capacity is desired, contact your su-
pervisor or factory representative to
secure the appropriate unit.
plied with this manual. It is specic
to the particular configuration and
control ordered. It provides detailed
information about the switch and must
be used with this manual to assure a
proper installation. Refer to the control
drawing to obtain:
• Catalog numbers
• Installation notes
• Phase-to-phase spacing
• Pole mounting bracket and control pipe
hole drilling locations
• Option descriptions and installation loca-
tions
• Switch and option parts lists
A sample control drawing is shown in
Section 13.
The arrow at the end of each proce-
dure will direct you to the next appro-
priate section and page number of the
installation process.
CAUTION used without the safety alert
symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
Function
These products are loadbreak switch-
es designed to provide a means for
disconnecting, sectionalizing and
isolating the electrical distribution
system.
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1 — Overview
Switch Congurations and
Control Types
Each of the four Type AR switch configura-
tions are operated by two possible control
types. The hook stick control is factory as-
sembled and requires no installation. Other
control types require field installation.
The specific control type is factory selected
and cannot be field modified. If you need a
control type other than that shipped with the
switch, contact your factory representative.
Application/Mounting
The Type AR unitized gang-operated overhead
switch is designed for mounting on wooden
utility poles. If the utility pole is steel or con-
crete, mounting may be accomplished by
means of holes made in the pole or by using
brackets. Contact your factory representative
for details on mounting the unit on steel or
concrete utility poles.
Operating Environment
The Type AR unitized switch is designed for
outdoor installation and can be operated in di-
rect sunlight in ambient temperatures between
-40°C and +40°C.
Specications
(all configurations)
Electrical
• Nominal voltage ratings of 14.4 kV, 25
kV or 34.5 kV grounded wye (model
dependent)
• Lightning impulse peak withstand
ratings of 110 kV or 150 kV (model
dependent)
• Continuous current rating of 900
amperes
• Load current interrupt rating of 900
amperes
• Short time current withstand rating:
- 25 kA symmetrical, 3 seconds
- 65 kA peak
• Fault closing rating
(close time < 0.5 second):
- 25 kA asymmetrical 1 time
- 20 kA asymmetrical 3 times
Dead-Ending
• Equal loading 8000 pounds (3630 kg)
• Unequal loading 700 pounds (320 kg)
Dimensions
Refer to the separate control drawing supplied
with this manual for information specific to the
switch ordered.
Controls
All Type AR configurations can be supplied
with conventional “down-the-pole” controls or a
hook stick control. Control types are configura-
tion dependent and factory selected:
• Hook stick – all congurations
• Swing handle control – only horizontal
and delta configurations
• Pump handle control – only vertical
and phase-over-phase configurations
Control Pipes
• Control pipes provide 28 feet (8.5 m)
of length for both swing handle and
pump handle controls. Additional 7
foot (2.1 m) sections are available as
an option.
• A berglass section for increased iso-
lation (e.g.: from underbuilt circuits) is
available as an option
Motor Operator
For motorized or remote operation, the Type
AR switch with swing handle or pump handle
control can accept the motor operator options
offered by Hubbell Power Systems. Contact
your factory representative for the motor
operator catalog or installation manual. See
Section 5a for more details.
High Voltage Electric Contact Hazard.
Can cause death, severe personal injury or property damage.
Install control handle with appropriate safeguards to prevent unauthorized
switch operation, such as mounting out of reach or inside a fenced area, and
padlocking control handle according to your company’s standard operating
procedures.
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WARNING
Phase-over-Phase
Configuration
Vertical Configuration
Horizontal
Configuration
Delta
Configuration
Possible horizontal control types:
• Swing handle control (shown)
• Hook stick control
Possible delta control types:
• Swing handle control
• Hook stick control (shown)
Possible vertical control types:
• Normal and Heavy Duty Pump handle
control (shown)
• Hook stick control
Possible
phase-over-phase
control types:
• Normal and Heavy Duty
Pump handle control
(shown)
• Hook stick control
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2 — Installation Notes
For future reference, use this space
to make notes specic to this unit’s
installation, operation and mainte-
nance.
Switch Location:
Date Installed:
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Configuration: ___ horizontal, ___ delta ___ vertical, ___ phase-over-phase
Control Type: ___ swing handle, ___ pump handle, ___ hook stick
Options/Accessories:
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3 — Installation Requirements
Table 3-1 — Hardware Torque Specications
User Supplied Requirements
The following is required for installa-
tion. Be sure to have these items on
hand before beginning installation.
Safety Equipment
• Hard hat
• Steel-toe work boots
• Appropriate eye protection per your
company’s policy
• Other safety equipment as required by
your company’s policies
Hardware
• 5⁄8 inch (16 mm) galvanized thru-bolts
(or equivalent) long enough to pass
through the center of the utility pole,
plus 3 inches (75 mm)
• Curved galvanized washers for the 5⁄8
inch (16 mm) thru-bolts
• Galvanized nuts for 5⁄8 inch (16 mm)
thru-bolts
• 1⁄2 inch (12 mm) and 5⁄8 inch (16
mm) galvanized lag screws (or equiva-
lent)
• Flat galvanized washers for 1⁄2 inch
(12 mm) and 5⁄8 inch (16 mm)) lag
screws
• Extension links (if not ordered with
switch)
Electrical
• Terminal pad connectors (if not or-
dered with switch)
• Hubbell sealing paste (or equivalent)
• Surge arresters and wire (if needed)
• Pole grounding means
• Sensors, wire and connectors (if
needed)
Options
Required items such as additional
control pipe, surge arrester brackets,
terminal connectors, extension links
and crossarm braces not included
in the basic switch package must be
sourced separately. Contact your fac-
tory representative for ordering.
User Supplied Hardware
Item ft-lbs.N•mNotes
5⁄8 inch (16 mm) thru-bolts N/A N/A Company standards apply
5⁄8 inch (16 mm) lag screws N/A N/A Company standards apply
1⁄2 inch (12 mm) lag screws N/A N/A Company standards apply
Terminal connectors N/A N/A Company standards apply
Hubbell Supplied Hardware
Item ft-lbs.N•m Notes
3/8 inch coupling spline bolts (locknuts) 25 34 Horizontal and Delta
3/8 inch adjustable guide bracket bolt 25 34 Horizontal and Delta
5/8 inch eyenuts and DA bolts 25 34 Normal Duty Vertical and P-O-P
3/4 inch pole band nuts 210 285 Delta configuration only
1/2 inch pole band bolts 60 81 Horizontal, Vertical and P-O-P
1/2 inch pole band “J” bolts 60 81 All configurations
Ground strap assembly 25 34 - 3/8 inch control pipe clamp
60 81 - 1/2 inch bracket clamp
(Horizontal and Delta)
25 34 - 3/8 inch parallel groove
ground wire clamp
5/8 inch handle clamp bolt 25 34
1/2 inch pump handle double nutting 60 81
3/8 inch U-bolts 25 34 Apply star torque pattern
(Pipe clamp end ttings - 12 ft-lbs. (17 N•m) rst pass
and control insulators) - 25 ft-lbs. (34 N•m) second pass
1/2 inch U-bolts 60 81 Apply star torque pattern
(Pump handle clevis and surge arrester brackets) - 30 ft-lbs. (40 N•m) rst pass
- 60 ft-lbs. (81 N•m) second pass
1/2 inch terminal hardware 60 81
1/2 inch crossarm brace bolt 25 34 Steel and fiberglass crossarm
3/8 inch sensor bracket bolts 25 34
Hubbell Supplied
Requirements
All necessary components and hard-
ware specific to the installation of
the Type AR switch ordered are
included.
Carefully check the components and
hardware items against those listed in
the separate control drawing (sample
shown in Section 13).
Contact your factory representative if
any parts are missing.
Required Torque
Specications
It is the installing personnel’s re-
sponsibility to be sure all threaded
fasteners are installed with the correct
torque. All user supplied hardware is
to be torqued according to company
standards. For switch and control
hardware torque specications, are
listed in Table 3-1.
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4 — Receiving & Handling
4a – Inspect Packaging
Step 1. — Perform Inspection
• 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 ship-
ping damage can determine the out-
come of any damage claim. Notifying
the carrier of concealed damage within
15 days is essential to resolving or
minimizing unsettled claims. Immedi-
ately file your claim and notify your
factory representative.
Unpack Switch and Control:
• Horizontal Conguration — 4b, Page 10
• Delta Conguration — 4c, Page 10
• Vertical Conguration — 4e, Page 12
• Phase-Over-Phase Conguration — 4f, Page 12
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4 — Receiving & Handling
4b – Horizontal Switch
Step 1. — Unpack Switch
• Place shipping crate on stable, level
surface near the utility pole
• Remove the top and all sides from the
shipping crate
• Leave unitized switch on its pallet until
ready to install
• Compare unitized switch with the illus-
tration in Figure 4-1 and the parts list
on the separate control drawing to be
sure all items have been included
• Contact your factory representative if
any parts are missing
Figure 4-1 – Horizontal Conguration
Unpack Controls:
• Swing Handle Control — 4d, Page 11
• Hook Stick Control — Factory Installed — Go To 5a, Page 15
4c – Delta Switch
Step 1. — Unpack Switch
• Place shipping crate on stable, level
surface near the utility pole
• Remove the top and all sides from the
shipping crate
• Leave unitized switch on its pallet until
ready to install
• Compare unitized switch with the illus-
tration in Figure 4-2 and the parts list
on the separate control drawing to be
sure all items have been included
• Contact your factory representative if
any parts are missing
Figure 4-2 – Delta Conguration
Unpack Controls:
• Swing Handle Control — 4d, Page 11
• Hook Stick Control — Factory Installed — Go To 5a, Page 15
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4 — Receiving & Handling
4d – Swing Handle Control
Step 1. — Unpack Control and
Mounting Components
• Leave control pipe and handle on the
shipping pallet until ready to install
• Compare the control pipe and handle
components in Figure 4-3 with the
parts list on the separate control
drawing to be sure all items have been
included
• Compare hardware items shown in
Figure 4-3 with those listed on the
separate control drawing to be sure all
items have been included
• Contact your factory representative if
any parts are missing
Figure 4-3 – Swing Handle Control & Mounting Components
(Horizontal and Delta Congurations)
Install Switch:
• Switch Options — 5a, Page 15
Fiberglass or Steel
Top Universal Section
Steel
Control Pipe
Horizontal Only
Pole Bands
1⁄2” Hex Nut
Delta Only
1⁄2” x 1-1⁄2”
Hex Bolt
1⁄2” Flat
Washer
1⁄2” Lock Washer
Pole Band Segments
3⁄4” x 8” Bolt
with Square Nut
Handle Guide
Bracket
(Nameplate)
Upper Guide Bracket
Handle Assembly
Ground Strap
Assembly
Adjustable Guide
Bracket
Coupling
(Small Diameter)
3⁄8” Ribbed Neck Bolt and Hex Locknut
Coupling
(Large Diameter)
J-Hook Bolt
and Nut
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4 — Receiving & Handling
4e – Vertical Switch
Step 1. — Unpack Switch
• Place shipping crate on stable, level
surface near the utility pole
• Remove the top and all sides from the
shipping crate
• Leave unitized switch on its pallet until
ready to install
• Compare unitized switch with the illus-
tration in Figure 4-4 and the parts list
on the separate control drawing to be
sure all items have been included
• Contact your factory representative if
any parts are missing
Figure 4-4 – Vertical Conguration
Unpack Controls:
• Pump Handle Control — Normal-Duty 4g, Page 13; Heavy-Duty 4h, Page 14
• Hook Stick Control — Factory Installed — Go To 5a, Page 15
4f – Phase-Over-Phase
Switch
Step 1. — Unpack Switch
• Place shipping crate on stable, level
surface near the utility pole
• Remove the top and all sides from the
shipping crate
• Leave unitized switch on its pallet until
ready to install
• Compare unitized switch with the illus-
tration in Figure 4-5 and the parts list
on the separate control drawing to be
sure all items have been included
• Contact your factory representative if
any parts are missing
Figure 4-5 – Phase-Over-Phase Conguration
Unpack Controls:
• Pump Handle Control — Normal-Duty 4g, Page 13; Heavy-Duty 4h, Page 14
• Hook Stick Control — Factory Installed — Go To 5a, Page 15
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Fig. 4-6 – Normal-Duty Pump Handle Control & Mounting
Components (Vertical and Phase-over-Phase Congurations)
4 — Receiving & Handling
4g – Normal-Duty Pump
Handle Control
Step 1. — Unpack Control and
Mounting Components
• Leave control pipes and handle on the
shipping pallet until ready to install
• Compare the control pipe and handle
components shown in Figure 4-6 with
the parts list on the separate control
drawing to be sure all items have been
included
• Compare hardware items shown in
Figure 4-6 with those listed on the
separate control drawing to be sure all
items have been included
• Contact your factory representative if
any parts are missing
Fiberglass or Steel
Top Control Section
Steel
Control Pipe
Round Head Pin
Cotter Pin
Pump Handle
Assembly
Pole Bands
1⁄2” Hex Nut
1⁄2” x 1-1⁄2”
Hex Bolt
1⁄2” Flat Washer
1⁄2” Lock Washer
J-Hook Bolt
and Nut
Washers
Double-Arming
Bolt
Eyenut
Ground Strap
Assembly
Handle Clevis
Pipe Coupling
Install Switch:
• Switch Options — 5a, Page 15
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Figure 4-7 – Heavy-Duty Pump Handle Control & Mounting
Components (Vertical and Phase-over-Phase Congurations)
4 — Receiving & Handling
4h – Heavy-Duty Pump
Handle Control
Step 1. — Unpack Control and
Mounting Components
• Leave control pipes and handle on the
shipping pallet until ready to install
• Compare the control pipe and handle
components shown in Figure 4-7 with
the parts list on the separate control
drawing to be sure all items have been
included
• Compare hardware items shown in
Figure 4-7 with those listed on the
separate control drawing to be sure all
items have been included
• Contact your factory representative if
any parts are missing
Install Switch:
• Switch Options — 5a, Page 15
Fiberglass or Steel
Top Control Section
Steel
Control Pipe
(same as Steel
Top Control
Section)
Rod Adapter
Rod End Clevis Assembly
Round Head Pin
Cotter Pin
Steady Lever
Pump Handle
Assembly
Pole Bands
1⁄2” Hex Nut
1⁄2” x 1-1⁄2”
Hex Bolt
1⁄2” Flat Washer
1⁄2” Lock Washer
Ground Strap Assembly
J-Hook Bolt
and Nut
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5 — Switch Installation
5a – Switch Options
Hubbell makes available several
options to enhance installation and
operation of the Type AR unitized
switch.
Note: Some of these options may have
been ordered with the switch.
If the desired option(s) was not or-
dered with the switch, contact your
factory representative.
Install Switch:
• Horizontal & Vertical Congurations — 5b, Page 16
• Delta Conguration — 5c, Page 17
• Phase-Over-Phase Conguration — 5d, Page 18
Options
Additional Control Pipe
The extra 7 foot (2.1 m) control pipe
section includes guide(s), coupling
and all necessary hardware for at-
tachment.
Extension Links
Extension links must be used on
Type AR unitized overhead switch to
provide dead end clearance. When
extension links are ordered as an
option, they are 14 inches (355 mm)
long, hot-dipped galvanized and
REA accepted. A.B. Chance catalog
number C207-0112 (6 required per
switch).
Control Insulators
A polymer insulator having a lightning
and 26 inches (660mm) of leakage
distance is supplied with all necessary
hardware.
Surge Arrester Brackets
When ordered as an option, 3 brack-
ets are supplied for mounting 6 surge
arresters (user supplied) for over-
voltage protection.
Crossarm Braces
Crossarm braces may be ordered as
an option in two versions:
Terminal
Connectors
Fortied tin-plated aluminum paral-
lel-groove clamps can be supplied
as an option. Cable range is from
a minimum of No. 2 solid copper
(0.258 inch/6.55 mm) to a maximum
of 500 kcmil (0.811 inch/20.6 mm) (6
per switch).
Sensor Bracket
Six channel formed galvanized steel
brackets and hardware are supplied
for 3 inch (75 mm) bolt circle or 3/4
inch (20 mm) center mounted volt-
age and current sensors. Sensor
hardware not included.
Captive Hardware
When ordered, two stainless steel
spline bolts are pressed into each
terminal pad. Nuts and lockwashers
are included.
Related Equipment
Hubbell makes available other parts
and equipment to further enhance
installation or operation. These are
not available as an option on the
Type AR switch and must be ordered
separately.
Motor Operators for Torsional
or Reciprocal Control Operation
Hubbell Power Systems offers a
variety of motor operator options for
AR Switches, including reciprocating
and torsional operation and cros-
sarm mounted. Options
for interfacing with a
distribution automation
system are also avail-
able. Refer to Catalog
Section 14C for more
details.
Optional re-
mote monitor-
ing and opera-
tion capabili-
ties extend the
motor opera-
tor’s exibility
for modern
distribution
management
practices.
Other Items
Any other electrical and/or hardware
items used in the installation and
maintenance of this switch can be
supplied by Hubbell. Contact your
factory representative for selection
and ordering.
Swing Handle
Control
Swing Handle Control
Steel
Wood
Normal Duty Pump Handle Control
Normal-Duty Pump Handle
impulse withstand rating of 150 kV
• Steel — 1-3⁄4 inch (45 mm) hot-dip
galvanized steel angle
• Wood — 2 inch (50 mm) square
pressure-treated wood
Motor
Operator
Heavy-Duty
Pump Handle
Heavy Duty Pump
Handle Control
P818-2040
Rev. B
16
!
WARNING
5 — Switch Installation
5b–Horizontal & Vertical Switch
Step 1. — Drill Holes and Install
Hardware
• Refer to the separate control drawing
and Figure 5-1
• Drill 2 — 11⁄16 inch (18 mm) holes on
the utility pole’s centerline according
to dimensions given on the separate
control drawing
• Install 2 — 5⁄8 inch (16 mm) thru-
bolts, washers and nuts (user supplied)
with bolt heads on the side of the utility
pole the switch is to be mounted on
• Leave bolt heads sticking out 1 inch (25
mm)
Step 2. — Hoist Switch into Position
• Refer to Figure 5-2
• Secure lifting sling to lift brackets (30°
minimum)
• Secure guide rope as illustrated in
Figure 5-2
• Using your standard company practice,
hoist the switch into position
• Place unit so the upper bolt head and
washer stick out of the mounting
bracket’s upper key hole and the lower
mounting bracket slot is over the lower
mounting bolt
• Lower switch until switch weight is
resting on the mounting bolts
• Torque nuts per Table 3-1
Step 3.— Install Pole Band
• Assemble pole band halves with nut,
washer and bolt provided so band
approximates 1⁄2 of the utility pole’s
circumference, and allows for installing
and tightening the J-hook bolts to the
switch mounting bracket
• Set pole band in position, insert J-hook
bolts into switch mounting bracket and
tighten to specified value per Table 3-1
• Secure pole band to utility pole with a
1⁄2 inch (12 mm) lag screw and washer
(user supplied)
Step 4. — Bracing
• Crossarm braces are recommended if:
1) the pole mounting bracket poorly fits
Figure 5-1 – Horizontal & Vertical Mounting
Figure 5-2 – Hoisting Horizontal & Vertical Switches
Install Controls
• Swing Handle — 6a, Page 19
• Pump Handle — Normal-Duty - 6b, Page 23; Heavy-Duty - 6c, Page 26
• Hook Stick Control— Factory Installed— Go to Section 8, Page 31
the pole curvature 2) the thru-holes
are drilled larger than recommended
or 3) the switch asymmetry causes
excessive weight to be on one side of
the pole.
• Drill an 11/16 inch (18mm) thru-hole
on center line of pole as shown on the
separate control drawing
• Secure crossarm brace to the utility
pole with a 5/8 inch (16mm) thru-bolt
(user supplied) and to the crossarm
with the supplied hardware
• Torque nuts to specied values per
Table 3-1.
Step 5. — Remove Lifting Brackets
• Remove all lifting brackets and discard
(Horizontal only)
High Voltage Electric Arc Hazard.
Can cause death, severe personal injury or property damage.
Always hoist switch by the provisions that are provided. Hoisting by
“live parts” can bend switch blades, and mis-align parts, resulting in an
electrical arc.
Electrical Flashover Potential
Can cause death, severe personal injury or property damage.
Remove all lifting angles and brackets after installation to avoid reduc-
ing electrical clearances.
!
WARNING
Front View
Side View
Sling
Lifting Brackets
Guide Rope
30° minimum
from horizontal
P818-2040
Rev. B
17
5 — Switch Installation
5c – Delta Switch
Step 1. — Drill Holes and Install
Hardware
Note: The Delta configuration must be
mounted so that the center (top) switch
and dead-ending brackets clear the top
of the pole.
• Refer to the separate control drawing
and Figure 5-3
• Drill 2 — 11⁄16 inch (18 mm) holes on
the utility pole’s centerline according
to dimensions given on the separate
control drawing
• Install 2 — 5⁄8 inch (16 mm) thru-
bolts, washers and nuts (user sup-
plied) with bolt heads on the side
of the utility pole the switch is to be
mounted on
• Leave bolt heads sticking out 1 inch
(25 mm)
Step 2. — Hoist Switch
into Position
• Refer to Figure 5-4
• Secure lifting sling as illustrated in
Figure 5-4
• Secure guide rope as illustrated in
Figure 5-4
• Using your standard company practice,
hoist the switch into position
• Place unit so the upper bolt head sticks
out of upper key hole of the frame as-
sembly and the lower frame assembly
slot is over lower mounting bolt
• Lower switch until switch weight is
resting on the mounting bolts
• Torque nuts to specied value per
Table 3-1
Step 3.— Install Pole Band
• Assemble the two pole band segments
with nuts and bolt provided so band
approximates 1⁄2 of the utility pole’s
Figure 5-3 — Delta Mounting
Figure 5-4 – Hoisting Delta Switch
circumference, and allows for install-
ing and tightening the J-hook bolts
between the pole band and the eyelets
on the switch frame
• Set pole band in position, insert J-hook
Install Controls
• Swing Handle — 6a Page 19
• Hook Stick Control — Factory Installed — Go To Section 8 Page 31
Front View
Side View
Top View
of Pole Band
Sling
Guide Rope
bolts into switch eyelets and tighten to
specified value per Table 3-1
• Secure pole band to utility pole with
a 1⁄2 inch (12mm) lag screw and
washer (user supplied)
!
WARNING
High Voltage Electric Arc Hazard.
Can cause death, severe personal injury or property damage.
Always hoist switch by the provisions that are provided. Hoisting by
“live parts” can bend switch blades, and mis-align parts, resulting in an
electrical arc.
P818-2040
Rev. B
18
5 — Switch Installation
Figure 5-5 — Phase-Over-Phase Mounting
Figure 5-6 – Hoisting Phase-Over-Phase Switch
Install Controls
• Pump Handle — Normal-Duty - 6b, Page 23; Heavy-Duty - 6c, Page 26
• Hook Stick Control — Factory Installed — Go To Section 8, Page 31
5d – Phase-Over-Phase
Switch
Step 1. — Drill Holes and Install
Hardware
• Refer to the separate control drawing
and Figure 5-5
• Drill 4 — 11⁄16 inch (18 mm) holes on
the utility pole’s centerline according
to dimensions given on the separate
control drawing
• Install 4 — 5⁄8 inch (16 mm) thru-
bolts, washers and nuts (user sup-
plied) with bolt heads on the side
of the utility pole the switch is to be
mounted on
• Leave bolt heads sticking out 1 inch
(25 mm)
Step 2. — Hoist Switch
into Position
• Refer to Figure 5-6
• Secure sling to lift bracket
• Secure guide rope as illustrated in
Figures 5-6
• Using your standard company practice,
hoist the switch into position
• Place unit so the upper bolt heads
stick out of upper key holes of the
mounting brackets and the lower
mounting bracket slots are over the
lower mounting bolts
• Lower switch until switch weight is
resting on the mounting bolts
• Torque nuts to specied value per
Table 3-1
Step 3.— Install Pole Bands
• Assemble pole band halves with nuts,
washers and bolts provided so bands
approximate 1⁄2 of the utility pole’s cir-
cumference, and allows for installing
Sling
Lifting Bracket
Guide Rope
and tightening the J-hook bolts to the
switch mounting bracket
• Set upper pole band in position, insert
J-hook bolts into switch mounting
bracket and tighten to specified value
per Table 3-1
!
WARNING
High Voltage Electric Arc Hazard.
Can cause death, severe personal injury or property damage.
Always hoist switch by the provisions that are provided. Hoisting by
“live parts” can bend switch blades, and mis-align parts, resulting in an
electrical arc.
• Repeat for lower pole band
• Secure pole bands to utility pole with
1⁄2 inch (12 mm) lag screws and
washers (user supplied)
P818-2040
Rev. B
19
6 — Control Installation
6a – Swing Handle Control
Step 1.— Prepare Control Pipes
• Locate control pipes, universal section,
couplings, spline bolts and lock nuts
• Install a small-diameter coupling in
one end of each control pipe using the
spline bolts and lock nuts provided;
the large diameter coupling attaches to
the universal section
• Spline bolts may be tapped in to en-
gage pipe and coupling
• Tighten lock nuts to specied value per
Table 3-1
Note: There will be one control pipe
without any coupling. This will be in-
stalled last.
Step 2.— Connect Universal
Section To Switch
• Refer to Figure 6-1
• Connect universal section (steel or
fiberglass) to the switch drive shaft
using the spline bolt and lock nut
provided and tighten to specified value
per Table 3-1
Step 3. — Mount Upper Control
Pipe Guide Bracket
Note: The upper control pipe guide
bracket is fixed and its length cannot
be adjusted.
• Refer to Figure 6-1
• Position the lower end of top con-
trol pipe section on the utility pole’s
centerline
• Mark and drill on the utility pole’s cen-
terline 6 inches (150 mm) below the
end of the control pipe an 11⁄16 inch
(18 mm) diameter thru-hole as shown
in Figure 6-1
• Mount the upper control pipe guide
bracket (xed) to the pole with a
5⁄8 inch (16 mm) thru-bolt, curved
washer and nut (user supplied) placed
through the bracket’s round hole
• Place a 5⁄8 inch (16 mm) lag screw
with washer (user supplied) through
the bracket’s slotted hole
Figure 6-1 — Swing Handle Control Installation Steps 1-3
Step 1 — Attach couplings to one end
of control pipes using spline bolts and
lock nuts. Note: One pipe will not have
a coupling, it will be installed last.
Step 2 — Attach universal joint of up-
per control pipe to switch drive shaft
using spline bolt and lock nut.
Step 3 — Mount upper control guide
bracket on utility pole’s centerline 6
inches (150 mm) below the bottom of
the upper control pipe.
P818-2040
Rev. B
20
6 — Control Installation
6a – Swing Handle Control
(continued)
Step 4. — Install Pipes and
Adjustable Pipe Guide
Brackets
Note: Pipe guide brackets must be a
minimum of 3 inches (75 mm) below
any control pipe coupling spline bolt.
• Refer to Figure 6-2
• Insert the end of the control pipe (with
out the coupling) up through the top
pipe guide bracket and connect it to
the universal top control pipe sec-
tion using the spline bolt and lock nut
provided; tighten to specied value per
Table 3-1
• Mark and drill on the utility pole’s
centerline an 11/16 inch (18 mm)
diameter thru-hole 6 inches (150 mm)
below the end of the control pipe just
installed
• Mount the next control pipe guide
bracket (adjustable) to the pole with
a 5/8 inch (16 mm) thru-bolt, curved
washer and nut (user supplied) placed
through the bracket’s slotted hole
• Place a 5/8 inch (16 mm) lag screw
with washer (user supplied) through
the bracket’s slotted hole
• Loosen the adjustment bolt in the con-
trol pipe guide bracket until Step 6
• Repeat the above procedures until all
adjustable control pipe guide brackets
and control pipe sections are installed
Note: The last control pipe section may
need cutting to comply with your com-
pany’s control handle mounting height
specification/policy. If this is the case,
establish the handle height and cut
the last control pipe section to length
prior to mounting. See separate control
drawing for dimensions. Treat cut end
with zinc-rich paint.
Figure 6-2 — Swing Handle Control Installation Step 4
Step 4 — Bring end of next control
pipe section (end without coupling)
up through xed guide and connect
with bottom universal joint of top
control pipe.
Mount adjustable guide bracket on
utility pole’s centerline 6 inches (150
mm) below the bottom of the control
pipe just installed.
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