Electrification FS Conductor Bar System Instruction Manual
October 2019
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of
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10.2: Collector
Shoe
Replacement
10.2.(a):
Remove the cotter pin (1) from the head pivot tube. Discard the old cotter pin and
replace it with a new one.
10.2.(b):
Remove the collector head assembly (2) from the pivot tube. If replacing the entire
collector, move on to
10.2.(c)
and stop after step
10.2.(d)
; if replacing just the collector shoe,
move on to step
10.2.(e)
.
10.2.(c):
Disconnect the power wire from the source. Reassemble the new collector head
assembly into the collector pivot tube and insert the new cotter pin.
10.2.(d):
Termination of the collector leads should be in accordance with NEC and local electrical
standards.
10.2.(e):
Remove the collector shoe from the collector head assembly.
10.2.(f):
Remove the connector hardware from the collector shoe and discard the worn collector
shoe.
10.2.(g):
Visually inspect the feed cable for any cuts or wear; replace it if necessary.
Reassemble the feed cable to the collector shoe using connector hardware. Push the collector
shoe straight into the shoe holder.
