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Replacement of Cover Gasket for Padmount Switchgear Side-Hinge-2 Models
FIELD SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS   MN285009EN   April 2019
2.5  For units with an optional motor operator, replace 
the motor operator:
2.5.1   Manually open each single or three-phase 
handle for all Source or Tap Ways.
2.5.2   Lift the motor operator and align it with the 
handle drive lever assembly.
2.5.3   Re-install the drive pin.
2.5.4   Electrically operate the handle to the Closed 
position.
3.  If applicable: Remove the cable cabinets
ote:N This section applies only to units that have 
covers with three-bolt corners (Figure 26). For 
units that have covers with two-bolt corners, 
leave the cable cabinets in place and continue 
to step 4 on page 7.
Figure 26.   Three-bolt corner
3.1  Remove the base clips fastening the cabinet to the 
concrete pad (Figure 27).
Figure 27.   
3.2  Remove all control cable connectors and braided 
ground leads (Figure 28).
Store the connectors and leads in a plastic bag to 
protect them for later replacement.
Figure 28.   
3.3  For each side corner: With a second person holding 
the cabinet assembly, remove the three retaining clips 
connecting the cabinet assembly to the main unit. 
(See Figure 29.)
 WARNING
Tipping Hazard. Cabinet assembly is heavy in front. 
Support the cabinet to guard against tipping while 
the retaining clips are being removed.
Figure 29.   
3.4  Close the cabinet doors on both sides; then slide the 
cabinet assemblies forward on both sides (Figure 30).
ote:N Pull the cabinet out far enough to allow for safe 
access to the main apparatus cover bolts. The 
distance required will vary depending on the 
installation site concrete pad and cable-pit or 
conduit style. 
Figure 30.