Scheme E

This scheme is used to prevent the opening of the non-load break disconnect switches while the breaker is closed; insuring the disconnect switches are locked open and the breaker isolated by the removal of and evidence/hold-off key, or using the evidence/hold-off key for testing/servicing of the breaker. Requiring an initiation key to release the breaker for operation and begin the switching scheme.

Initial Condition: The load bus is fed from line bus through non-load break disconnect switch #1, breaker #1, and switch #2. Breaker #1 is locked closed with no key present in its LC position key interlock, its LO position key interlock has an "A" key captive. Switch #1 is locked closed with no interlock key present in its LC position key interlock. Switch #1 has a "B" key captive in it's LO position key interlock. Switch #2 is locked closed with no interlock key present in its LC position key interlock, switch #2 has a evidence/hold-off key captive in its LO position key interlock. Breaker #1 is closed with its respective interlock key "A" captive.

Opening the Non-load break disconnect switches thereby isolating breaker #1: Use the initiation key to unlock breaker #1 from the closed position. Open and lock breaker #1 thereby releasing the "A" key. Use the "A" key to unlock and open switch #1. Lock switch #1 in the open position thereby removing the "B" key. Use the "B" key to unlock and open Switch #2. Lock switch #2 in the open position thereby releasing the evidence key. Supervisory personnel may hold this key as evidence of the switching operation, or to re-close breaker #1 for testing/servicing. Reverse to restore the initial condition.

Additional Schemes:
A / A1 / B / B1 / C / D / E / F / G / H / H1 / H2 / K / L / M / N / O / P / R / U.P.S. System / Capacitor Bank Access Scheme