Method for remotely operating a switch

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.