Bender RC48N-70-10 A, Operating Manual

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7 TGH1397en/11.2006
2. Safety instructions
2.1 Intended use
The RC48N-70... ground-fault and neutral-grounding monitoring system is solely intended for
use with high-resistance earthed installations, where it is used to monitor the following:
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Residual current in the protective earth conductor
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Voltage between the transformer neutral and earth
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Neutral earthing resistor continuity (NER).
Please note the limits of the area of application indicated in the technical data. Use
deviating from or beyond the scope of this is considered non-compliant.
In order to comply with intended use, all instructions in this manual must be observed.
2.2 Qualified personnel
Only appropriately qualified personnel may work on BENDER products. Qualified
means personnel who are familiar with the assembly, first use and operation of the equip-
ment and have undergone appropriate training. Such personnel must have read this manual
and understood all instructions relating to safety.
2.3 General safety instruction
BENDER equipment is designed and built in accordance with the state of the art and accept-
ed rules in respect of technical safety. However, the use of such devices may introduce risks
to the life and limb of the user or third parties and/or result in damage to BENDER equip-
ment or other property.
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Only use BENDER equipment:
– As intended
– If in perfect working order
– In accordance with the accident prevention regulations and guidelines applicable in the
location of use
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Rectify any faults that may endanger safety immediately.
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Do not make any unauthorised changes and only use replacement parts and optional accesso-
ries purchased from or recommended by the manufacturer of the equipment. Failure to
observe this requirement can result in fire, electric shock and injury.
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Reference plates must always be clearly legible. Replace damaged or illegible plates immedi-
ately.