Type VXE Single-Phase Electronically Controlled Recloser Installation and Operation Instructions
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The instructions in this manual are not intended as a sub-
stitute for proper training or adequate experience in the
safe operation of the equipment described. Only compe-
tent technicians, who are familiar with this equipment
should install, operate, and service it.
A competent technician has these qualifications:
• Is thoroughly familiar with these instructions.
• Is trained in industry-accepted high- and low-voltage
safe operating practices and procedures.
• Is trained and authorized to energize, de-energize,
clear, and ground power distribution equipment.
• Is trained in the care and use of protective equipment
such as flash clothing, safety glasses, face shield,
hard hat, rubber gloves, hotstick, etc.
Following is important safety information. For safe instal-
lation and operation of this equipment, be sure to read
and understand all cautions and warnings.
Safety Instructions
Following are general caution and warning statements
that apply to this equipment. Additional statements, relat-
ed to specific tasks and procedures, are located through-
out the manual.
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING:
This equipment is not intended to
protect human life. Follow all locally approved
procedures and safety practices when installing or
operating this equipment. Failure to comply may result
in death, severe personal injury and equipment damage.
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DANGER:
Hazardous voltage. Contact with
hazardous voltage will cause death or severe
personal injury. Follow all locally approved safety pro-
cedures when working around high and low voltage
lines and equipment.
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WARNING:
Before installing, operating, main-
taining, or testing this equipment, carefully read
and understand the contents of this manual. Improper
operation, handling or maintenance can result in
death, severe personal injury, and equipment damage.
G101.0
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SAFETY FOR LIFE
Cooper Power Systems products meet or exceed all applicable industry standards relating to product safety. We actively
promote safe practices in the use and maintenance of our products through our service literature, instructional training
programs, and the continuous efforts of all Cooper Power Systems employees involved in product design, manufacture,
marketing, and service.
We strongly urge that you always follow all locally approved safety procedures and safety instructions when working
around high voltage lines and equipment and support our “Safety For Life” mission.
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SAFETY
FOR LIFE
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SAFETY
FOR LIFE
This manual may contain four types of hazard
statements:
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently haz-
ardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially haz-
ardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situ-
ation which, if not avoided, may result in equip-
ment damage only.
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Hazard Statement Definitions
WARNING:
Power distribution equipment must
be properly selected for the intended application.
It must be installed and serviced by competent per-
sonnel who have been trained and understand proper
safety prodedures. These instructions are written for
such personnel and are not a substitute for adequate
training and experience in safety procedures. Failure
to properly select, install or maintain power distribution
equipment can result in death, severe personal injury,
and equipment damage.
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