Manual PMH Pad-Mounted Gear
Construction
Manual PMH Fuse Compartment
- S&C’s Uni-Rupter™ provides the ultimate in single-pole live switching. Just a firm pull on the fuse interrupts the circuit with a quick-break action.
- Insulated roof guards against formation of condensation that could drip onto energized parts.
- S&C’s Ultradur finishing system withstands more than 4,000 hours of salt-spray testing . . . compared to industry-standard 1,500 hours.
- Dual-purpose front barriers are standard on all fuse and switch compartments.
- Corrosion-resistant non-ferrous door hinges and hinge pins.
- Segregated circuits — steel barriers separate side-by-side compartments; GPO3 barriers separate front/rear compartments and isolate bus.
- Optional base spacer increases cable-termination height and cable training space.
- Ground studs are standard in all fuse and switch compartments.
Manual PMH Switch Compartment
- Cypoxy® — S&C’s cycloaliphatic epoxy resin system insulates all live parts from ground.
- Optional mounting provisions for fault indicators with viewing window in door.
- Viewing window for visual verification of switch position is easily removed for voltage testing or phasing.
- S&C Mini-Rupter® Switch — the field-proven 600-ampere three-pole group-operated interrupter switch.
- Penta-Latch® Mechanism provides vandal-resistant, automatic, three-point door latching. Uncommonly rugged and fully coordinated with padlocking provisions.
- Optional terminal adapters for two connectors per terminal.
- Optional distribution-class surge arresters at source-side switch terminals.
- Interphase and end barriers of the highest quality for superior arc and track resistance. Switch barriers are easily removed to facilitate terminating cables.
- Optional fuse-storage feature accommodates spare fuse assemblies.
Many other options are available, including:
- Stainless-steel enclosure
- Key-interlock schemes
- Inner barrier panel — meets Rural Utilities Service “dead-front” requirements
- Cable guides assist in cable training and provide protection against damage from excessive cable or foundation movement
- Custom designs to meet your specific needs.
