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Do not install on angled or vertical overhead lines. The clamping mechanism
is not designed for these lines and doing so will cause the unit to move with
the potential of damaging utility assets.
Line Installation
CORRECT
INCORRECT
Installation: Universal Switch Stick
Attaching the Amcorder to a line with a switch stick style hot stick
:
Step 1:
Attach the Switch Stick receiver to the Amcorder
Step 2:
Attach the Switch Stick adapter to the switch stick
Step 3:
Insert the adapter into the receiver and then twist until the adapter locks
into the receiver
Step 4:
Place the Amcorder on the conductor
Step 5:
Pull down on the unit to ensure that the urethane springs are securely holding
the Amcorder on the conductor
Step 6:
Unscrew the switch stick to release the Amcorder
Urethane
Springs
Urethane
Carabineer
Switch Stick
Receiver
Switch Stick Adapter
Removing the Amcorder from the line with a switch stick style hot stick:
Step 1:
Insert the adapter into the receiver and twist until fi rmly in the receiver
Step 2:
Push against the urethane carabineer; it requires ~15lbs of pressure on the
carabineer to remove the Amcorder from the line
