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Hubbell CHANCE User Manual

Hubbell CHANCE
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P817-1187 Rev A
1
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OWER SYSTEMS, INC.
IMPORTANT!
For future reference:
• Keep this manual with the motor operator.
• Store it inside the plastic bag and information holder
located on the right hand wall of the enclosure.
Installation, Operation and
Maintenance Manual
A.B. Chance Company
210 North Allen Street,
Centralia, MO 65240-1395
Tel: (573) 682-5521
Motor Operator
for
Overhead Distribution Switch
with Reciprocating Controls
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Hubbell CHANCE Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHubbell
ModelCHANCE
CategoryController
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Warnings

DANGER and WARNINGs

Highlights hazardous voltages, moving parts, and general safety precautions.

Important Notes

Clarifies manual limitations and company policy on product improvement.

Qualified Person Definition

Defines a qualified person for installation and maintenance tasks.

Summary of Document Scope

States the manual does not cover all details or modify existing agreements.

Overview

Introduction

Manual provides installation guidance for motor operator, covering situations and utility practices.

Qualified Person

Only qualified personnel should install, operate, or service this equipment.

Signal Words

Defines DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION signals indicating hazard levels.

Product Description

Describes the motor operator for overhead distribution switch with reciprocating controls.

Application and Mounting

Details mounting on utility poles, including considerations for steel or concrete.

Operating Environment

Specifies suitability for outdoor installation in temperatures -40°C to +60°C.

Technical Specifications

Lists electrical, mechanical, and physical characteristics of the motor operator.

Installation Notes

Future Reference Notes

Space provided for logging installation, operation, and maintenance details.

Customer Supplied Requirements

Safety Equipment

Lists required personal safety gear like hard hat and work boots.

Hardware Requirements

Details specific bolts, washers, nuts, and screws needed for installation.

Electrical Requirements

Specifies conductors, conduit fittings, and grounding requirements.

Electronic Requirements

Lists communications equipment and laptop requirements for installation.

Power Supply Requirements

Outlines voltage, amperage, and protection needs for the power supply.

Receiving & Handling

Inspect Packaging

Instructions for inspecting packaging for damage upon receipt.

Unpacking Procedures

Steps for safely unpacking the motor operator from its shipping crate.

Parts List Verification

Guidance on comparing received parts against the provided list.

Component Identification

Identifies and locates components within the motor operator enclosure.

Installation

Modify Existing Switch Handle

Steps to modify the switch handle and prepare for mounting.

WARNING: Public Safety Height

Public safety warning regarding minimum installation height.

Drill Mounting Holes

Procedures for marking and drilling mounting holes on the utility pole.

Mounting the Motor Operator

Instructions for lifting and attaching the motor operator to the pole.

Attaching Switch Control Pipe

Steps to connect the motor operator to the overhead switch control pipe.

Checking Installation

Procedures to verify correct manual operation and coupling.

Wiring

Wiring Guidelines

General rules for routing wires and minimizing noise and ground loops.

Grounding and Surge Suppression

Instructions for installing safety ground and surge suppression devices.

Power Wiring Access

Steps for accessing terminal block and preparing power wiring.

115VAC Power Supply Wiring

Details on connecting 115VAC incoming power to the terminal block.

230VAC Power Supply Wiring

Details on connecting 230VAC incoming power and modifying wiring.

Pre-Operation Checks

Energizing and Reassembly

Steps for reassembling the control box and energizing the unit.

Reversing Motor Operator Rotation

Procedure to reverse the motor's open/close direction if needed.

Operation

Energizing, Exercising & Inspecting

Steps to turn on power, exercise the switch, and check status lights.

Additional Functions

Explains Battery Test and Lamp Test functions on the control box.

Decoupling & Coupling Motor Operator

Procedures for manually decoupling and coupling the motor from the drive.

Manual Operation

Instructions for operating the switch manually using the provided handle.

Remote Operation

Overview of operating the switch remotely via RTU and communication link.

Adjustment

Important Notice on Limit Switches

Notes that limit switches compensate for motor travel, not switch issues.

Adjusting Limit Switches

Steps to loosen, move, and tighten limit switch thumbscrews.

Maintenance

Enclosure Exterior Maintenance

Guidance on cleaning, painting, and clearing obstructions around the enclosure.

Battery Maintenance

Instructions for testing and replacing the motor operator's batteries.

Battery Storage Life

Information on battery self-discharge and charging requirements.

Control Box Status Lights

Troubleshooting steps for enclosure and control box lights.

Transmission Lubricant

Information on minor lubricant seepage and its disposal.

Non-Functioning Motor Operator

Guidance on troubleshooting a non-functional motor operator.

Trouble Shooting

Troubleshooting Guide Overview

Introduces the table of common symptoms, causes, and corrective actions.

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