I hate these switches

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Does anybody know how to properly open these Siemens Vacu-Break type switches without cutting off the power? I know it's possible because I've seen it done before.

I think we have to stick a screw driver below the lever, we tried it however the electrician and I were having trouble with this so we gave up and said we would worry about it later...

I am now coming back to the building to do the survey for a design... I need to access the compartment to see the fuse type and size...

 

[infinity]

You insert a screwdriver in the slot above the two rivets on the bottom left.

 

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You insert a screwdriver in the slot above the two rivets on the bottom left.

We tried that but failed, maybe we didn't do it the right way? Maybe we didn't put enough muscle to it

 

[infinity]

You have to insert a thin blade in on an angle and then try using a prying action to move the internal interlock tab against the spring. While doing so you can jiggle the handle and pull. You'll also need to depress the door lock on the upper left.

 

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You have to insert a thin blade in on an angle and then try using a prying action to move the internal interlock tab against the spring. While doing so you can jiggle the handle and pull. You'll also need to depress the door lock on the upper left.

I'll try again on Tuesday I think my screw driver was too thick that it may not have went all the way through

 

[infinity]

I'll try again on Tuesday I think my screw driver was too thick that it may not have went all the way through

It's possible. It needs to push the interior tab in pretty far to release,

 

[mtnelect]

Shouldn't you be wearing arc fault protection ?