Hubbell VERSA-TECH LT - Figure 5-1 Feature Position

PSP8620311
Rev. E
18
5 — Recloser Operation
Manual Operating Handle
Refer to Figure 5-1 for Manual Operating Handle location. The manual operating handle is designed to allow manual operation of the
recloser with a hotstick. If the manual handle operating handle is rotated 90 degrees counter-clockwise to the down (open) position the
recloser will open and interrupt the distribution circuit. Pulling the manual handle down anytime will manually pull open the mechanism and
the vacuum interrupter opening the recloser.
Closing the recloser after a manual open or automatic lockout can be done by moving the manual operating handle clockwise 90 degrees
to the up (closed) position. This will activate the electronic control, which will initiate the close sequence. Before the recloser is closed
the close capacitor is charged to the required level from the lithium batteries. When it reaches the necessary charge level, the magnetic
actuator closes the recloser. This process from movement of the handle until the recloser closes may take a few seconds.
Lockout Beacon
Refer to Figure 5-1 for Beacon location. The Lockout Beacon is a unique feature which is designed to aid the utility lineman in identifying
a locked out recloser. This high intensity sunlight visible amber LED will flash once every 3 seconds when the recloser has sequenced to
lockout. The lithium batteries provide the power for the flashing beacon.
Versa-Tech I Reclosers with FW 3.xx and Versa-Tech LT Reclosers:
The beacon will continue to flash every 3 seconds until the lineman closes the recloser or 1 hour has passed. After 1 hour, the flashing
beacon will automatically shut OFF. The beacon is also utilized when the recloser is manually opened. When manually opened, the beacon
will continue to flash until the recloser is closed or 60 seconds has passed.
Versa-Tech I Reclosers with FW 4.xx:
The beacon will continue to flash every 3 seconds until the lineman closes the recloser or 4 hours have passed. After 4 hours, the flashing
beacon will automatically shut OFF. The beacon is also utilized when the recloser is manually opened. When manually opened, the beacon
will continue to flash until the recloser is closed or 4 hours have passed.
Figure 5-1 Feature position
Manual Operating Handle
Non-Reclosing
Lever
Lockout Beacon
Operations Counter*
*Applicable to VTI only. External
Operations Counter is not present
on the VTLT.