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EV.8.10.1 Each vehicle must have two Master Switches.
EV.8.10.2 The Grounded Low Voltage Master Switch (GLVMS) must:
a. Completely stop all power to the GLV System EV.5.4
b. Be in the center of a completely red circular area of > 50 mm in diameter
c. Be labeled “LV”
EV.8.10.3 The Tractive System Master Switch (TSMS) must:
a. Open the Shutdown Circuit EV.8.2.2
b. Be the last switch before the AIRs except for Precharge circuitry and Interlocks.
c. Be in the center of a completely orange circular area of > 50 mm in diameter
d. Be labeled “TS” and the symbol specified in ISO 7010-W012 (triangle with black lightning bolt on yellow background).
e. Be fitted with a "lockout/tagout" capability to prevent activation of the Tractive System EV.8.10.4 Both Master Switches must:
a. Be direct acting, not act through a relay or logic
b. Be located on the right side of the vehicle, in proximity to the Main Hoop, at the driver's shoulder height
c. Be easily actuated from outside the vehicle
d. Be of the rotary mechanical type, with a red removable key that must only be removable in the electrically open position.
e. Be rigidly mounted to the vehicle and must not be removed during maintenance
f. Be mounted so that the rotary axis of the key is near horizontal and across the vehicle
g. Have the ON position in the horizontal position and clearly marked.
h. Have the OFF position clearly marked