Siemens 8DJH - Switching the Three-Position Switch-Disconnector from OPEN to CLOSED Position

Operation
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18.1 Switching the three-position switch-disconnector from OPEN to
CLOSED position
Precondition • Three-position switch-disconnector in OPEN position
➭ Check service readiness (see page 85, "Ready-for-service
indicator").
➭ Remove the padlock (optional) from the locking device.
Releasing the actuating
opening
➭ Push the control gate upwards, and hold it.
✔ The actuating opening for "spring charging" is open.
Charging the spring
energy store
➭ Insert the operating lever and turn straight clockwise as
far as it will go.
✔ The "spring charged" indicator shows "spring charged".
➭ Remove the operating lever.
The control gate returns to its initial position.
✔ The feeder is ready to close.
NOTE
The operating mechanism is equipped with an operating lever ejection system. The operating
lever ejection system prevents the operating lever from being left inserted accidentally.
➭ To insert the operating lever, a spring resistance must be overcome in the actuating
opening.
ATTENTION
The switch-disconnector can be damaged by no-load switching. After charging the spring
energy store, do not open the switch-disconnector directly.
➭ After charging the spring energy store, close the switch-disconnector first, and then open
it.