RS1 Switch Mechanism – OFF to Earth ON and Earth ON to OFF

The detailed operation of RS1 switch mechanism operation from OFF to Earth ON and Earth ON to OFF is as follows:

1. Rotate the shutter knob in the clockwise direction and hold it in its position.

   Inserting the Operating Handle

   

2. While still holding the shutter knob, insert the operating handle into the RS1 switch mechanism.

3. Check that the operating handle is fully inserted into the RS1 switch mechanism before operating it.

4. After inserting the operating handle fully into the earth switch mechanism, hold the operating handle at both ends and rotate the operating handle in clockwise direction.

   WARNING
   HAZARD OF UNEXPECTED EQUIPMENT OPERATION Do not leave handle operation in between as the spring will discharge and handle will recoil. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

   RS1 Switch Mechanism — OFF to Earth ON

   

5. Once the operation is completed, the position indicator will change from OFF to Earth ON position, indicating the RS1 switch mechanism is connected to the Earth.

6. Once the RS1 Earth is in ON position, the Mains ON part of the switch mechanism cannot be operated as the interlock blocks the access of the operating handle to the switch Mains ON mechanism.

7. Rotate the operating handle counterclockwise to operate the RS1 switch mechanism from Earth ON to OFF.