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RTE® EL-BAY-O-NET FUSE  
RE-FUSING INSTRUCTIONS   MN132024EN   November 2016
Fuse Fuse Holder
Fuse Follower
Fuse Cap
Hook Eye
Figure 3.  EL Bay-O-Net Fuse
4.  Then hold for approximately 30 seconds to allow 
transformer oil to drain from the fuse unit. Slowly 
withdraw the fuse unit and pull it all the way out.
5.  Using a rag, wipe the fuse assembly free of oil.
6.  Remove the fuse follower (White Arc Follower at the 
bottom end of the assembly) by unscrewing it in a 
counterclockwise direction.
7.   Remove the fuseholder tube by unscrewing it in a 
counterclockwise direction.
8.  Check the catalog number of the replacement fuse 
to assure the proper size fuse is installed. The catalog 
number is stamped on the side of the fuse. Numbers 
are of the following format: P/N 3534030M11. This 
example is a 15.5 kV 30 A fuse. The three numbers 
immediately preceding the “M” indicate continuous 
current rating.
9.  With the proper fuse selected, carefully mate the 
threads of the fuseholder to those at one end of the 
fuse and turn it in a clockwise direction until the mating 
surfaces are firmly seated. Hand tightening is sufficient. 
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
10.  Install the Fuse Arc Follower in similar manner.  DO 
NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
11.   Using a shotgun type switchstick, insert the Bay-O-Net 
into the housing and slide it approximately halfway in. 
With a sudden fast motion, slam the Bay-O-Net all the 
way into the housing. The Bay-O-Net is properly seated 
if the housing cover is tight against the housing.
12.  Rotate the locking hook eye until the locking hook is 
pointing downward. Push the locking hook downward 
and inward (toward the transformer) locking the cover in 
place. Re-fusing is now complete.