Pole Top Equipment & Replacement Part 1

Introduction Describe how fused cutouts reclosers and sectionalizers can be used to provide coordinated protection for a distribution system. Describe two examples of coordinated system protection. Cutouts Describe how to replace a fuse in a fused cutout. Describe how to safely replace a fused cutout. Reclosers Describe ways that reclosers can be classified. Describe the operating cycles and operation of two types of recloser control mechanisms. Recloser Replacement Describe the tasks involved in safely replacing a recloser. Describe or demonstrate one method of safely de-energizing rigging and replacing a three-phase electronic recloser. Gang-Operated Switch Maintenance Describe the basic operation of one type of gang-operated switch. Identify problems typically associated with gang-operated switches. Describe or demonstrate how to safely inspect and troubleshoot a gang-operated switch. Gang-Operated Switch Replacement Describe or demonstrate a procedure for safely replacing a gang-operated switch.