March 2020
A Message to Our Customers About COVOID-19

“Distance is Safety”™ is the tagline for CBS ArcSafe.® It means that that you should create distance between yourself and a known hazard because you’re safer for it. With the advent of COVID-19, this tagline now applies to all of us in almost everything we do. 
 
CBS ArcSafe wants you to know that we are doing everything necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of our customers and employees during this pandemic. As of this week, our customer service, inside sales, and equipment production shops are operating as normal in both Denton, TX, and Charleston, WV. We have, however, postponed staff travel, all outside sales meetings, on-site customer trainings, and technical demonstrations. In addition, we are taking extra precautions during internal meetings and have canceled all vendor visits to our facilities. 
 
We remain committed to responding in earnest to our customers’ needs. Do not hesitate to contact us about product inquiries or demonstrations. For the time being, we will do everything we can to accommodate you remotely, including through Skype meetings, online technical demonstrations, and product demo videos.  
 
Our products are made in the U.S. from mostly domestic parts and components. As of now, we do not anticipate any delays in remote racking or remote switching order fulfillment.
 
Thank you for putting your trust in us and remember that at a time like this, distance truly is safety.


Tommy Phillips
President
CBS ArcSafe, Inc.
CBS ArcSafe New Products

Redesign Improves Mobility, Offers Same Remote Racking

CBS ArcSafe is pleased to announce the release of its redesigned RRS-3 HK, which allows technicians to remotely rack in or out of HK-style circuit breakers. The redesigned RRS-3 HK is a mobile, dolly-style racking unit. Technicians can wheel the RRS-3 HK directly up to the breaker and remotely control the unit from up to 300 feet away. Learn more.
CBS ArcSafe Safety Resources

 
Ground and Test Devices Save Lives During Maintenance

During an installation or shutdown, maintenance personnel often need to work on existing switchgear or associated downstream devices protected by this switchgear. Working on a bus that’s not completely shut down can be deadly. Many facilities use ground and test devices to prevent injuries and to allow maintenance personnel to safely access equipment. Read more.
CBS ArcSafe Product Videos

Custom-Built Interface Sets the RRS-3 VB Apart


CBS ArcSafe designed the RRS-3 VB, a single-use remote racking system (RRS), for General Electric Type VB vacuum circuit breakers with current ratings of 1200–3000 A (including the VB 4.16, VB 7.2, and VB 13.8). Each unit is custom-built to interface with the customer’s specific circuit breaker. With the RRS-3 VB, operators use a hand control unit to install or remove a breaker while stationed up to 300 feet outside the arc-flash hazard. Watch now.
Affiliate Spotlight

VacCan Technologies: Our Canadian Electrical Solutions Partner

Are you located in Ontario and looking for CBS ArcSafe remote racking and remote switching solutions? If so, contact our partners at VacCan Technologies for training, demonstrations, and site evaluations of your switchgear. VacCan also offers replacement solutions for vacuum interrupters and complete vacuum bottle testing to verify the integrity of vacuum switches. Learn more.
Events
**Due to COVID-19, these classes/events are subject to change or cancellation**

March 24-25, 2020

Electrical Safety for Utilities
Presented by Shermco Industries

Group CBS Training Center
Elgin, IL

April 1-2, 2020
Troubleshooting & Electrical Print Reading
Presented by Shermco Industries

Group CBS Training Center
Elgin, IL

 April 6-7, 2020
Basic Electrical Fundamentals
Presented by Shermco Industries

Group CBS Training Center
Elgin, IL
 
April 8-10, 2020
Basic Electrical Technical Skills
 Presented by Shermco Industries

Group CBS Training Center
Elgin, IL

April 13-16, 2020
Circuit Breaker Maintenance, MV
 Presented by AVO Training Institute
Group CBS Training Center
Elgin, IL

April 20-24, 2020
Transformer Maintenance & Testing
 Presented by AVO Training Institute
Group CBS Training Center
Elgin, IL

April 27-May 1, 2020
Low to Medium-Voltage Circuit Breaker Maintenance
Presented by Shermco Industries

Group CBS Training Center
Elgin, IL

May 5-7, 2020
iP Utility Safety Conference & Expo
Glendale, AZ
Booth 217


Email Info@CBSArcSafe.com if you would like to meet at these events.
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