Locking a Device With Extended Rotary Handle

Handle Locking

The extended rotary handle offers several locking functions to:

Prevent the rotary handle being operated.
Prevent the door being opened.

Some locking functions can be disabled on different adaptations.

The handle can be locked with up to three padlocks (not supplied).

Handle locking	Padlocks
	Padlocking (standard) in the O (OFF) position. Padlocking the rotary handle in the O (OFF) position does not prevent the door from opening.	Lock rotary handle with up to three padlocks (not supplied) with shackle diameters of 5–8 mm (0.2–0.3 in).
	Padlocking (after modification to the rotary handle during installation) in the two positions I (ON) and O (OFF). There is a choice of two options when locking the rotary handle in the I (ON) position: Standard with the door opening locked. As an option, door is not interlocked, and locking the rotary handle does not stop the door from opening.	Lock rotary handle with up to three padlocks (not supplied) with shackle diameters of 5–8 mm (0.2–0.3 in).

Handle locking

Padlocks

Padlocking (standard) in the O (OFF) position.

Padlocking the rotary handle in the O (OFF) position does not prevent the door from opening.

Lock rotary handle with up to three padlocks (not supplied) with shackle diameters of 5–8 mm (0.2–0.3 in).

Padlocking (after modification to the rotary handle during installation) in the two positions I (ON) and O (OFF).

There is a choice of two options when locking the rotary handle in the I (ON) position:

Standard with the door opening locked.
As an option, door is not interlocked, and locking the rotary handle does not stop the door from opening.

Lock rotary handle with up to three padlocks (not supplied) with shackle diameters of 5–8 mm (0.2–0.3 in).

NOTE: Locking the rotary handle in the I (ON) position does not disable the device protection functions. If there is an electrical fault, the device still trips. When unlocked, the rotary handle moves to the Trip position. To return the device to service, follow the resetting instructions.

Door Locking (MCC Function)

The extended rotary handle locks the door in the I (ON) position as standard.

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH Only qualified persons are authorized to disable the door lock. Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

It is possible to temporarily disable this lock to open the door when the device is in the I (ON) position.

Disabling this lock requires modifying the rotary handle.

For more information, refer to:

GHD16292AA, TeSys GV5 - Extended Rotary Handle - Instruction Sheet.
GHD16320AA, TeSys GV6 - Extended Rotary Handle - Instruction Sheet.

Example: An application includes a device for a switchboard incoming supply and several device protecting motors with extended rotary handles installed behind the same door. Locking the door with the rotary handle of the incoming supply device simplifies maintenance work on the switchboard.

Sealing Accessories

The sealing accessories for devices with extended rotary handles are identical to those for devices with direct rotary handles.