User`s Manual - MarTek Limited
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1. the ambient temperature might exceed 110 F e Avoid getting the unit wet or storing it in a high humidity location Store in a dry location e Store the unit in its carrying case 11 0 Warranty MarTek Ltd guarantees all products manufactured by MarTek Ltd only against defects in materials and or workmanship for a period of twelve 12 months commencing on the date the product is received by the customer THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE MarTek Ltd will at its option and its cost including shipping expenses for return and re delivery repair replace or refund the purchase price of any product manufactured by MarTek Ltd which has a defect in materials and or workmanship THIS IS CUSTOMER S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY IN NO EVENT WILL MARTEK LTD S LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES WHETHER ARISING FROM BREACH OF CONTRACT OR WARRANTY NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT CONCERNED NOR WILL MARTEK LTD BE LIABLE FOR PUNITIVE INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST PROFITS EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES MarTek Ltd reserves the right to disallow warranty repairs if the unit has been disassembled or misused as determined by MarTek Ltd in good faith Please contact us at 800 248 4958 for a return authorizati2. en the Enable Button is depressed e rotate the neutral interlock to the retracted position e if the interlock will not stay in the retracted position do not use the unit Contact the factory 2 The Chicken Switch seems to operate but my breaker doesn t e If the Chicken Switch is pressing the trip and close buttons but the breaker does not operate there may be a problem with the breaker e Or the breaker manufacturer may have disabled the close button at the customer s request If the Chicken Switch pulls away from the breaker when trying to close the breaker and the breaker does not close your close button may be disabled Please contact us for a possible solution 3 The Chicken Switch will not operate The yellow LED flashes rapidly whenever the Enable Button is depressed e This is caused by a low voltage lockout Replace the batteries MarTek Ltd 4806 Chimney Drive Charleston WV 25302 1 800 248 4958 www chickenswitch com Chicken Switch is a Registered Trademark of MarTek Ltd US Patent Pending Copyright 2004 2012 MarTek Ltd All rights reserved User Manual DS10 Version 2 0
3. erve polarity when installing cells e Rechargeable NiMh or NiCd batteries can be used 4 2 Battery Life e A set of fresh alkaline cells should yield hundreds of operations e The Chicken Switch is designed as a portable device It is not designed to remain with the control unit connected to the actuator for extended periods of time To do so will deplete a fresh set of batteries in approximately four to five days 4 3 Battery Replacement e ALWAYS disconnect the control cable before replacing batteries to avoid possible static damage of the electronics A O e Turn the control station upside down remove the endplate retaining knob Remove the endplate and slide the cover out as shown 5 0 Control Cable 4 3a To connect disconnect batteries 5 1 Connecting the control cable B 1 Align the arrow on the cable end with the top of the receptacle Squeeze and a D 2 Push in and engage the threads on the coupling nut and turn clockwise 4 3b CAUTION Static Discharge Potential 3 After one or two turns of the coupling nut push in on the cable end Repeat this until the connector is e To avoid possible damage to electronic fully seated components disconnect the control cable before replacing batteries 4 Use a similar technique of turn stop and pull to disengage the cable ends NOTE When the actuator is connected to the control 4 3c Installing Batteries station the actuator will aut
4. fter careful analysis of the hazards 2 0 Application Information The DS 10 is suitable for most DS style circuit breakers manufactured by Westinghouse Cutler Hammer and Square D The same stamping i e physical arrangement of the pull handle trip button and close bar was utilized for all DS breakers regardless of the frame size The DS 10 should work with all DS breakers 800 amp frame through 5000 amp frame It is imperative that the face plate of the DS breaker is fully secured to the breaker and is in good condition The portion of the breaker faceplate that is contacted by the DS 10 must be free of dirt and obstructions such as laminated labels or other non OEM objects 3 0 Safety Information ALWAYS connect the control cable to the actuator and controller BEFORE installing the Chicken Switch 3 1 Finger pinch points Use caution when attaching the Chicken Switch to the breaker or while placing it near a ferrous surface NEVER place a finger in the openings on the bottom of the Chicken Switch 3 2 CAUTION Strong magnets Keep fingers clear of the bottom of the actuator when the actuator is near a ferrous surface The holding magnets are very strong Avoid placing the Chicken Switch near electro mechanical protective relays 4 0 Battery Information 4 1 Battery Requirements e Sixteen 16 AA alkaline cells are required eight cells in each battery holder Carefully obs
5. ge the breaker by operating the spring charging handle the required number of strokes Verify the yellow Spring Charged flag is visible near the bottom of the breaker 5 Ensure you are at a safe distance from the circuit breaker that is to be operated Note The user must determine the safe distance based on NFPA 70E requirements 6 When ready to operate the breaker press and hold the ENABLE button 6 1 7 The yellow light should illuminate whenever the ENABLE button is depressed indicating the battery voltage is acceptable and the actuator is in the neutral position 6 1 8 While holding the ENABLE button operate the Control Switch on the Control Station in the appropriate direction for the desired action trip or close 6 1 9 Release the ENABLE button and control switch after the breaker has operated 6 1 10 Remove the actuator from the breaker 8 2 10 0 Care and Storage 10 1 Cleaning the magnets Over a period time the magnets may attract ferrous debris Exercise care to avoid setting the actuator where the magnets might attract debris If this does occur use a paper towel or nylon bristle brush to clean the face of the magnets Keeping the magnet faces clean ensures that maximum holding power is maintained 10 2 Storage e Remove all batteries from the control station if the device will be not be used for longer than 6 months e Never store the batteries where
6. he face of the circuit breaker 2 Rotate the top of the Chicken Switch toward the breaker until it is held flush against tt face of the circuit breaker by the holding magnets WARNING for DSL breakers equipped with current limiters The blown current limiter indicators and Reset plunger MUST NOT be obstructed Obstructing an indicator or the reset button could cause the breaker to fail to open in the event of a blown current limiter 8 2 To Remove the Actuator N 4 To remove m Grasp the red handle A on the top of the Chicken Switch and pull the top of the actuator away from the breaker Once the magnets have separated from the switchgear enclosure lift the actuator clear of the breaker NOTICE Jarring the actuator may cause the Neutral Interlock to extend This is normal and it will easily reset if the actuator is in the neutral position See the section 7 0 for further instructions and precautions 9 0 Sequence of Operation Steps See Section for more 1 Connect the control cable to the Actuator first The connect the other end to the Control Station Note that the actuator will move to the neutral position if it is not already in this position 5 0 2 Verify that the Neutral Interlock stays in the retracted position 7 1 3 Attach the actuator to the breaker 8 1 4 Ifthe intended action is to close the circuit breaker char
7. k CHICKEN SWITCH A Portable Actuator for Remotely Operating DS style Low Voltage Circuit Breakers Model DS 10 User s Manual 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 0 10 0 11 0 12 0 13 0 k CHICKEN SWITCH User s Manual Model DS 10 Arc blast Hazards Application Information Safety Information Battery Information Control Cable Controller Neutral Interlock Attaching and Removing the Actuator Sequence of Operation Care and Storage Warranty Specifications Troubleshooting 1 0 Arc blast Hazards The hazards associated with electrical arc blasts are well documented Studies conducted by numerous industries and professional organizations have sought to quantify the intensity of arc blast the risks to personnel and various methodologies for mitigating the risks Without doubt increasing the distance between the arc and a human is the single greatest favorable factor in reducing injuries The Chicken Switch is not a panacea but rather one more tool available for protecting workers while they are performing electrical switching Using a Chicken Switch may not negate the need for additional personal protective measures The user is ultimately responsible for evaluating each situation to determine if additional protective measures are needed Electrical switching may present risk of serious injury or death This device should only be used by qualified persons a
8. omatically drive to the f f neutral position if it is not already in this position i e e When installing batteries push the batteries neither the trip nor close function will be activated toward the positive terminal to ensure the top of the battery firmly contacts the battery holder terminal 6 0 The Controller The controller is designed for two hand operation for the purpose of preventing inadvertent operation of the actuator See the following section for a detailed description of the controller indicators and switches 6 1 The indicator lights amp controls NOTE the indicator lights only work when the ENABLE button is depressed GREEN indicates the actuator is being commanded to depress the TRIP button RAJ indicates the actuator is being commanded to depress the CLOSE button YELLOW indicates the actuator is in the neutral position and the controller and batteries are healthy Rapidly blinking YELLOW indicates the battery voltage with zero load has fallen to an unacceptable level Operation is inhibited until batteries with an acceptable voltage level are installed The ENABLE button The Enable button must be continuously depressed in order to command the actuator Releasing the Enable button has the same affect as returning the selector switch to neutral the actuator moves to neutral The Control Switch The control switch is used to activate the Chicken Switch actuato
9. on MarTek Ltd 4806 Chimney Drive Charleston WV 25302 1 304 965 9220 1 800 248 4958 12 0 MECHANICAL Holding magnets Gearmotor Projected life ELECTRICAL Operating voltage Fuse Power supply Control Cable Controller Specifications Four neodymium rare earth magnets two rated 55 1 Ibs force each and two magnets rated at 19 71 lbs force each All metal gears in a formed metallic housing DC brushed permanent magnet motor with 375 inch diameter shaft 9 5 mm 20 000 operations 24 volts DC 5 amp quick blow AGC 5 16 AA alkaline disposable batteries When used properly one set of batteries should yield over 500 operations 30 feet in length 9 1 meters 5 conductor extra flexible PUR insulation Optional 50 cable Requires two hand operation The enable button must be depressed while rotating the controller selector switch A programmable micro controller manages control inputs motor functions monitors and limits mechanical travel and performs timing functions to protect the motor in a stalled condition An intelligent H bridge motor driver provides start stop braking motor functions The H bridge has integral thermal shutdown protection 13 0 Troubleshooting Guide 1 Neutral interlock will not reset This means the actuator is not in the mechanical neutral position connect the controller to the actuator e the yellow LED should light wh
10. r to Trip or Close the breaker The Control Switch is spring return to center Turning the switch clockwise will close the breaker counter clockwise will trip the breaker If the Control Switch is held in the trip or close position for longer than approximately 3 seconds the drive motor will de energize and the actuator will remain in the driven position When the Control Switch or the Enable button is released the motor will energize to drive the actuator to the neutral position 7 0 Neutral Interlock Function To avoid an inadvertent breaker operation a mechanical safety interlock is provided to prevent the installation of the Chicken Switch if the actuator is NOT in the neutral position Jarring the actuator may cause the Neutral Interlock to extend This is normal See the section below for instructions and precautions 7 1 Neutral Interlock Reset With the controller connected to the actuator rotate the interlock to the fully retracted position If the actuator is in the neutral position a holding magnet will retain the interlock DO NOT attempt to install the actuator on the breaker if the interlock will not stay in the retracted position Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide in the back of this manual 8 0 Attaching and Removing the Actuator 8 1 To Attach the Actuator 1 While holding the Chicke Switch by the red handle align the slots in the base of the Chicken Switch with the pull handle on t
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