Run Switchgear Mechanical Operation Check — Free

Inspection Details

Equipment identification recorded

Record switchgear lineup, feeder, cubicle, breaker, or switch mechanism identification.

Inspection date and time recorded

Document when the no-load mechanical operation check was performed.

Inspector name and qualification recorded

Record the inspector and confirm they are a qualified person or competent person as applicable.

Reference procedure or work order recorded

Record the applicable procedure, commissioning plan, maintenance work order, or test record.

Equipment de-energized and work area controlled critical (required)

Confirm the equipment was isolated, verified de-energized, and the work area was controlled before testing.

Yes No N/A

Safety and Pre-Check Conditions

Lockout-tagout applied and verified critical (required)

Confirm lockout-tagout controls were applied and verified before mechanical operation testing.

Yes No N/A

Appropriate PPE worn for the task critical (required)

Select the PPE used for the inspection and test.

Working space and access are unobstructed critical (required)

Confirm required working space, access, and egress around electrical equipment are unobstructed.

Yes No N/A

Test area free of loose tools, debris, and foreign objects critical (required)

Confirm the switchgear compartment and surrounding area are clear before operating mechanisms.

Yes No N/A

Applicable drawings and single-line diagram available

Confirm current drawings, wiring diagrams, and the single-line diagram are available for reference.

Yes No N/A

Mechanical Operation Test

No-load open operation count completed critical (required)

Record the number of no-load open operations performed on this mechanism.

No-load close operation count completed critical (required)

Record the number of no-load close operations performed on this mechanism.

Open operation is smooth and complete critical (required)

Verify the mechanism opens fully without binding, hesitation, abnormal noise, or incomplete travel.

Yes No N/A

Close operation is smooth and complete critical (required)

Verify the mechanism closes fully without binding, hesitation, abnormal noise, or incomplete travel.

Yes No N/A

Mechanical operating handle or drive mechanism functions correctly critical (required)

Confirm the operating handle, charging mechanism, spring mechanism, or drive linkage functions as intended.

Yes No N/A

Interlocks, Indicators, and Position Verification

Mechanical interlocks prevent improper operation critical (required)

Verify interlocks function correctly and prevent unsafe or incorrect switching sequences.

Yes No N/A

Position indicator matches actual switch position critical (required)

Confirm open/closed or racked-in/racked-out indicators match the actual mechanism position.

Yes No N/A

Auxiliary status indicators are legible and functional

Verify labels, flags, lamps, or mechanical indicators are visible and correspond to the correct state.

Yes No N/A

No abnormal wear, looseness, or damage observed critical (required)

Inspect for worn linkages, loose fasteners, cracked parts, or other mechanical deficiencies.

Yes No N/A

Deficiencies, Corrective Actions, and Sign-Off

Deficiencies or non-conformances documented

Record any observed deficiency, non-conformance, or critical item failure.

Corrective action and retest required if needed critical (required)

Confirm whether corrective action and retesting are required before energization.

Yes No N/A

Inspector signature

Inspector signs to confirm the mechanical operation check is complete and accurate.

Supervisor or authorized reviewer signature

Supervisor or authorized reviewer signs off on acceptance or required follow-up.

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Run: Switchgear Mechanical Operation Check

Inspection Details

Safety and Pre-Check Conditions

Mechanical Operation Test

Interlocks, Indicators, and Position Verification

Deficiencies, Corrective Actions, and Sign-Off

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