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Overview
- Required for disconnect install on products in Bulletins A21S4, A28S4, and WS2D
- Interlocks master door with disconnect operating mechanism for safety compliance
- Compatible with Bulletin A21S4, A28S4, and WS2D HOFFMAN enclosures with preferred cutouts
- Includes all necessary components for secure installation
- Pre-drilled holes and clear instructions simplify setup and reduce installation time
Specifications
Application | Corrosive Environments; Controls and Drives |
Color | Gray |
Color Code | ANSI 61 |
Finish | Powder Coated |
Material | Mild Steel |
Material | Steel |
Modification Services | Yes |
Size | for A-B 1494V in |
Thickness | 14 ga |
Thickness | 1.9 mm |
Type | Other Accessories |
Weight | 0.6 lb |
Works With | NEMA |
Package Dimensions (L x W x H) | 19.4 IN x 4.4 IN x 3 IN |
Package Dimensions (L x W x H) | 49.276 cm x 11.176 cm x 7.62 cm |
Package Weight (Imperial) | 0.600 L |
Package Weight (Metric) | 0.272 kg |
How to Install the APCABVA Operator Adapter
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing the APCABVA Operator Adapter for Cutler-Hammer C361 and C371 mechanisms in Hoffman enclosures.
Estimated time: 1h
Tools needed:
Screwdriver, Drill, Wrench
Supplies needed:
Mounting screws, Lockwashers, Flat washers, Hex nuts, Door catch
- Position the mounting plate
Position the mounting plate on the inside of the enclosure, behind the opening provided.
- Assemble the handle mechanism
Assemble the Cutler-Hammer handle mechanism through the opening in the enclosure and through the mounting plate. Omit the cap screw and lockwasher that fits into the bottom hole of the handle mechanism.
- Install the slide arm
Install the slide arm through the slot in the bottom of the mounting plate and over the defeater part of the handle assembly. Secure it with the shoulder collar and cap screw.
- Attach the slide arm to the lock release mechanism
Attach the bottom of the slide arm to the offset arm of the lock release mechanism using flat washers, lockwashers, and hex nuts. Do not tighten yet.
- Adjust the slide arm assembly
Adjust the length of the slide arm assembly so that the safety lock releases just before the master door is fully latched. Lengthen or shorten as necessary.
- Install the door catch
Attach the door catch to the tapped spacer on the door using the provided screws and lockwashers. Ensure it prevents the door from opening when the handle mechanism is in the 'ON' position.
- Drill and tap holes
Drill and tap holes in the panel as shown in the installation diagram. Refer to Cutler-Hammer instructions for additional hole locations if necessary.
- Mount the switch or circuit breaker
Mount the switch or circuit breaker using the Cutler-Hammer instructions and parts. Ensure the connecting rod assembly is cut off as per the instructions.
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