Instruction Manual
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1. OPEN actuator YELLOW indicates the hand held controller is powered and is ready Rapidly blinking YELLOW indicates the battery voltage with zero load has fallen to an unacceptable level Operation is inhibited until batteries with an acceptable voltage level are installed The ENABLE button The Enable button must be continuously depressed in order to command the actuator Releasing the enable button has the same affect as releasing either the ON or OFF buttons both actuators will move to the retracted position Note If either of the actuators are held in the extended position for longer than approximately 3 seconds the actuator will de energize and will remain in extended position When the pushbutton or the enable button is released the actuator will retract 4 5 Hand Held Controller Cable Connector Power Switch Fuse OOPEN Solid Yellow Ready Flashing Yellow Low Voltage Inhibit iii 5 0 Care and Storage 5 1 Cleaning the magnets Over a period of time the magnets may attract ferrous debris Exercise care to avoid setting the actuator where the magnets might attract debris If this does occur use a paper towel or nylon bristle brush to clean the face of the magnets Keeping the magnet faces clean ensures that maximum holding power is maintained 5 2 Storage Remove all batteries from the control station if the device will not be used for longer than 6 months Never store the batt2. and the actuator will retract 4 3 Attaching and Removing the Actuator Step 1 Make sure that both actuators are fully retracted by If plungers are assuring the protruding the plungers are breaker could not protruding inadvertently be more than OPENED or 3 8 CLOSED when the actuator is installed over the breaker Notice that the curved black alignment shoes will line up over the raised area on the lower end of the breaker Note that when the actuator is properly installed the bottom edge of the alignment shoe should be in contact with the lower edge of the raised area on the breaker Step 3 Position the alignment guides over the raised area on the breaker as shown on previous page and lift up on the actuator so that the alignment shoes are firmly against the bottom of the raised area on the breaker Step 4 Press the actuator firmly against the switchgear cabinet and raise both magnet levers to lock the actuator in place Step 4 After actuator is locked in place with the magnets verify that the actuator plungers are in alignment over the pushbuttons Reverse the previous steps to remove the actuator 4 4 The indicator lights amp controls NOTE Red and Green indicator lights only work when the ENABLE button is depressed GREEN indicates the actuator is being commanded to extend the CLOSE actuator RIY indicates the actuator is being commanded to extend the
3. 8 7 0 Specifications MECHANICAL Holding magnets Two magnets each rated 55 1 Ibs force 12 600 Gauss Projected life 20 000 operations ELECTRICAL Operating voltage 12 volts DC Fuse 3 amp Power supply 8 AA alkaline disposable batteries When used properly one set of batteries should yield hundreds of operations Control Cable 30 feet in length 9 1 meters 5 conductor extra flexible PUR insulation Controller Requires two hand operation The enable button must be depressed while depressing the ON or OFF buttons A programmable micro controller manages control inputs linear actuators and performs timing functions to protect the actuator in a stalled condition Intelligent H bridge motor drivers provide start stop braking actuator functions MarTek Ltd 4782 Chimney Drive Charleston WV 25302 1 800 248 4958 www chickenswitch com Chicken Switch is a Registered Trademark of MarTek Ltd US Patent 7 623 011 Copyright 2004 2014 MarTek Ltd All rights reserved User Manual WL O1 Version 1 0
4. CAUTION Static Discharge Potential e To avoid possible damage to electronic components disconnect the control cable before replacing batteries To avoid possible damage to electronic components disconnect control cable before replacing batteries 4 0 Operation ALWAYS connect the control cable to the actuator BEFORE installing the Chicken Switch 4 1 Connecting the control cable UW E Align the arrow on the cable end with the top of the receptacle Push in and engage the threads on the coupling nut and turn clockwise After one or two turns of the coupling nut push in on the cable end Repeat this until the connector is fully seated Use a similar technique of turn stop and pull to disengage the cable ends 4 2 Sequence of Operation 1 Connect the control cable to the actuator 2 Plug the control cable into the control station 3 4 Ensure you are at a safe distance from the circuit breaker Follow steps on the following pages to attach the actuator that is to be operated Turn the Power Switch on top the controller to the ON position The amber LED should illuminate indicating the unit is ready When ready to operate actuator press and hold the ENABLE button while depressing either the OFF or ON button for the desired operation Both buttons must be held depressed until the actuator has fully depressed the buttons 7 Release the ENABLE and OFF or ON buttons
5. GS CHICKEN SWITCH A Portable Actuator for Remotely Operating Siemens WL Breakers Model WL 01 User s Manual 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 x CHICKEN SWITCH User s Manual for Model WL 0O1 Arc blast Hazards Safety Information 2 1 Finger pinch points 2 2 Strong magnets Battery Information 3 0 Battery Requirements 3 1 Battery Life 3 2 Battery Replacement 3 3 Connecting Disconnecting Batteries 3 4 Static Discharge Potential Operation 4 1 Connecting the control cable 4 2 Sequence of operation 4 3 Attaching and removing the actuator 4 4 Indicator lights 4 5 Hand Held Controller Care and Storage 5 1 Cleaning debris from magnets 5 2 Storage Warranty Specifications 1 0 Arc blast Hazards The hazards associated with electrical arc blasts are well documented Studies conducted by numerous industries and professional organizations have sought to quantify the intensity of arc blast the risks to personnel and various methodologies for mitigating the risks Without doubt increasing the distance between the arc anda human is the single greatest favorable factor in reducing injuries The Chicken Switch is not a panacea but rather one more tool available for protecting workers while they are performing electrical switching Using a Chicken Switch may not negate the need for additional personal protective measures The user is ultimately responsible for evaluating each situa
6. eries where the ambient temperature might exceed 110 F Avoid getting the unit wet or storing it in a high humidity location 6 0 Warranty MarTek Ltd guarantees all products manufactured by MarTek Ltd only against defects in materials and or workmanship for a period of twelve 12 months commencing on the date the product is received by the customer THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE MarTek Ltd will at its option and its cost excluding shipping expenses repair replace or refund the purchase price of any product manufactured by MarTek Ltd which has a defect in materials and or workmanship THIS IS CUSTOMER S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY IN NO EVENT WILL MARTEK LTD S LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES WHETHER ARISING FROM BREACH OF CONTRACT OR WARRANTY NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT CONCERNED NOR WILL MARTEK LTD BE LIABLE FOR PUNITIVE INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST PROFITS EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES MarTek Ltd reserves the right to disallow warranty repairs if the unit has been disassembled or misused as determined by MarTek Ltd in good faith Please contact us at 800 248 4958 for a return authorization MarTek Ltd 4782 Chimney Drive Charleston WV 25302 1 304 965 9220 1 800 248 495
7. tion to determine if additional protective measures are needed A Electrical switching may present risk of serious injury or death This device should only be used by qualified persons after careful analysis of the hazards 2 0 Safety Information ALWAYS connect the control cable to the actuator BEFORE installing the Chicken Switch 2 1 Finger pinch points NEVER place your fingers in the area where the actuator extends when the control station is connected to the actuator The actuator could pinch your hand fingers against something nearby Also keep fingers clear of the bottom of the actuator near the magnets when the actuator is near a ferrous surface 2 2 Strong magnets The holding magnets are very strong Keep magnetically sensitive objects such as watches or computer disks away from the bottom of the actuator 3 0 3 1 3 2 Battery Requirements Eight 8 AA alkaline cells are required Carefully observe polarity when installing cells Only Alkaline batteries should be used Battery Life A set of fresh alkaline cells should give hundreds of operations Battery Replacement ALWAYS disconnect the control cable before replacing batteries to avoid possible static damage of the electronics A O Turn the control station upside down remove the endplate retaining knob Remove the endplate and slide the cover out as shown below 3 3 To connect disconnect batteries Squeeze and xF 3 4
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