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Safety
For your safety!
• Strictly follow this manual.
• Only install switchgear in indoor conditions
suitable for electrical equipment.
• Ensure that installation, operation and
maintenance is only carried out by professional
electricians.
• Comply fully with the standards in force (IEC or
local), the connection conditions of the local
power utility and the applicable safety at work
regulations.
• Observe the relevant information in the manual for
all actions involving the switchgear.
• For use of the circuit-breaker, refer to the
instruction booklet.
Skilled personnel
All the installation, putting into service, running and
maintenance operations must be carried out by
skilled personnel with in-depth knowledge of the
apparatus.
When carrying out any maintenance work, the
regulations in the country of installation must be
strictly complied with.
Maintenance work must only be performed in a
professional way by trained personnel familiar with
the characteristics of the switchgear, in accordance
with all the relevant IEC safety regulations and those
of other technical authorities, also respecting other
overriding instructions. It is recommended that ABB
service personnel be called in to perform the
servicing and repair work.
Crucial information
Pay special attention to the information shown in
the manual by the following symbol:
After this symbol there are four different indications
which explain the possible type of injuries or
damage which may be caused when the
instructions, including recommended safety
precautions, are not followed.
• DANGER - identifies the most serious and
immediate hazards which can result in serious
personal injury or death
• WARNING - identifies hazards or unsafe practices
which can result in serious personal injury or
death
• CAUTION - identifies hazards or unsafe practices
which can result in minor personal injury or
product or property damage
• NOTE - identifies important procedures or
requirements that, if not followed, can result in
product or property damages
WARNING
Make sure that the specified electrical ratings are
not exceeded under switchgear operating
conditions. Keep the manuals accessible to all
personnel involved in installation, operation and
maintenance. The user’s personnel are responsible
for all matters regarding safety in the workplace
and correct use of the switchgear.
WARNING
Always follow the instructions in the manual and
respect the rules of good engineering practice
(GEP)! Hazardous voltages can cause serious injury
or death! Disconnect the power and earth live
parts before proceeding with any work on the
apparatus. Follow the safety regulations in force in
the place of installation.
Contact us!
If you have any further questions about this
manual, our field service team will be pleased to
help. See the backside of this manual for contact
information.
