Patent ID: 8006371

Claim:
A method for temporarily connecting an actuator near a high voltage switch for remotely operating the high voltage switch, wherein the method comprises: a. using a portable remote switch operator “RSO” to removably and temporarily place an actuator adjacent a switch; b. using the actuator connector to connect the actuator to a housing with an on-board power supply and a control system; c. using a remote control in communication with the control system to actuate the actuator with the on-board power supply of the RSO to turn on or off the switch; and d. recharging the on-board power supply after actuation, wherein the ROS comprises: a housing comprising a body portion and a sealable lid forming a storage space; an on-board power supply disposed within the housing; an atmospheric relief valve disposed through the housing; a charger connected to the power supply; a control system connected to the charger; a face plate disposed over the on-board power supply, control system and charger, wherein the face plate supports: an on/off switch connected to the power supply; a plug for connecting the charger to receive current from an outside source; an actuator connection in connection to the control system; and a circuit breaker in connection with the charger; a remote control connector communicating with the control system; a portable remote control communicating with the remote control connector; an actuator connector communicating with the control system; an actuator connected to the actuator connector; and a temporary actuator fastener for holding the actuator in proximity to a target switch.