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Rockwell Automation 140U Q, M Frame CB Drilling and Assembling Rotary Handle Mechanism User Manual

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Q and M-Frame Circuit Breakers

Instruction Leaflet for Drilling and Assembling

Rotary Handle Mechanism

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL OR PERFORM
MAINTENANCE ON EQUIPMENT WHILE IT IS ENER-
GIZED. DEATH, SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY, OR
SUBSTANTIAL PROPERTY DAMAGE CAN RESULT
FROM CONTACT WITH ENERGIZED EQUIPMENT.
ALWAYS VERIFY THAT NO VOLTAGE IS PRESENT
BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE TASK, AND
ALWAYS FOLLOW GENERALLY ACCEPTED SAFE-
TY PROCEDURES.

THE ALLEN-BRADLEY CORPORATION IS NOT
LIABLE FOR THE MISAPPLICATION OR MISIN-
STALLATION OF ITS PRODUCTS.

The user is cautioned to observe all recommendations,
warnings and cautions relating to the safety of person-
nel and equipment as well as all general local health
and safety laws, codes and procedures.

The recommendations and information contained herein
are based on Allen-Bradley's experience and judg-
ment, but should not be considered to be all-inclusive or
covering every application or circumstance which may
arise. If any questions arise, contact Allen-Bradley for
further information or instructions.

1-0 DESCRIPTION

The Allen-Bradley general purpose rotary handle
mechanism is suitable for use with NEMA 1, 3R, 12 and
4, 4x fabricated enclosures. For NEMA 4 and 4x enclo-
sures the rotary handle is labeled and gasketed for these
applications. It is designed for use with
Q-Frame and M-Frame Circuit Breakers, Molded Case
Switches and HMCP’s up to 800 amps (Figure 1-1).

Required for a standard application are the operating
handle, shaft, and mechanism.

The rotary handle mechanism is Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc. listed for field installation.

The operating handle has been designed to meet NFPA
79 requirements. It may be mounted in either the horizon-
tal or vertical direction. The handle was ergonomically
designed with extra clearance for a "gloved hand" to

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WARNING

operate. It may be padlocked in the OFF position utilizing
3 padlocks (.312 Max).

The standard label in the operating handle indicates ON/
Tripped/OFF/Open/Reset. To fulfill international require-
ments, an alternate handle may be ordered which indi-
cates (1)/Tripped/(O)/Open/Reset.

To meet the various enclosure depths, four variable depth
shafts are offered (6", 12", 16", and 24"). Each shaft
includes a support brace to ensure proper alignment. In
addition, the 16" and 24" extra long shafts include an
adjustable support bracket.

The standard mechanism located on the breaker does
include means for internally locking the breaker in the
"OFF" position with up to 3 padlocks each with a maxi-
mum diameter of .312".

As an option, an auxiliary switch is offered so that the
control panel builder may electrically indicate the status of
the breaker. This accessory would be mounted on the
mechanism and comes with 24" pigtail leads.

Figure 1-1 Handle Mechanism Assembly (Q-Frame

Shown

40752-073(1)

Effective 6/02

Bul. 140U