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A DVAC® 3 8 K V I N STA LL ATI ON , OPE R ATI ON A N D M A I NTE N A NCE M A N UA L
Safety
Equipment operation depends on proper handling,
installation and maintenance. Neglecting
fundamental requirements may lead to injury of
personnel, failure of equipment and property
damage. Safety as described in this manual involves
two conditions:
• Personal injury
• Product or property damage
Safety, notations and warnings
Safety notations alert personnel to possible death,
injury or property damage situations. The safety
notations appear before the step in which the
condition applies. The one safety notice and three
hazard levels notations are:
“Notice” indicates a statement of company policy
as it relates to the safety of personnel or protection
of property.
“Caution” indicates a hazardous situation that may
result in minor injury and/or property damage.
“Warning” indicates a hazardous situation that has
some probability of severe injury and substantial
property damage.
“Danger” indicates a hazardous situation that
has a high probability of death, severe injury
and substantial property damage.
Personnel installing, operating or maintaining this
equipment must have thorough knowledge of all
applicable local, regional, industry, government
and OSHA safety procedures as well as commonly
accepted safe working practices.
Personnel working in or around this equipment
must also exhibit common sense and good
judgment regarding the potential hazards for
themselves and other personnel in the area.
These instructions are intended for use by fully
qualified personnel and are not a substitute for
adequate training, experience and supervision.
Make sure that the installation room (space,
divisions and environment) is suitable for the
electrical apparatus.
Check that all the installation, service and
maintenance operations comply with the
regulations and laws in force so as to ensure
that installation is performed in accordance with
the rules of good workmanship and safety in the
work place.
Strictly comply with the instructions in this manual.
Make sure that the rated performance of the
apparatus is not exceeded during service.
Make sure that the personnel are provided with
this manual and all the information required for
operating the apparatus correctly.
If clarification or additional information are
needed, please contact your nearest ABB sales
office. When communicating with ABB regarding
the product covered by this manual, always
reference the ABB-assigned order number.
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Safety
