Loadbuster^® Tool

1. Providing current path

Loadbuster provides a current path between upper contact and pull ring of disconnect, cutout, power fuse, or fuse limiter — indicated by solid red line.

2. Extending Loadbuster

When Loadbuster is extended by a firm, steady downward pull on the universal pole, the associated device is opened, current is diverted through the tool — along the current path represented by the solid red line — and the operating spring is charged. At a predetermined point in the stroke, the trigger trips, releasing the charged spring to effect high-speed separation of the moving contact from the stationary contact.

3. Interrupting circuit

Current is positively interrupted by rapid elongation of the arc confined within the arc-extinguishing chamber, and by the efficient deionizing action of gases yielded by surrounding materials of the trailer and liner. Resetting latch retains tool in the open position, until released to reset Loadbuster for the next operation.