RECLOSER APPARATUS
A recloser apparatus is provided with an enclosure (40) in which a current interrupter assembly (49) is disposed that includes a pair of relatively movable contacts (50, 54). An opening assembly (60) is included for opening the contacts and a closing assembly (66), including a high voltage solenoid coil (61) and plunger (116) moves one of the contacts (54) to the closed, current-carrying position. A sensor (46) senses a fault current in the apparatus and a control assembly (47) actuates the contact opening assembly (60) and alternately actuates the closing and opening assemblies (66, 60) for a predetermined number of opening cycles in response to a further sensed fault current. The control assembly (47) also actuates automatic movement of the operating arm (44) to the lower position once the closing and opening assemblies (66, 60) have been actuated for the predetermined number of opening cycles such that the operating arm (44) serves as a signal that the recloser is locked out.