GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The LOOKOUT Voltage Detection Network uses WAVi
®
Work Area Voltage Indication
technology to detect strong electric fields surrounding high voltage conductors and power
distribution equipment. It is typically placed near power lines or high voltage equipment.
The LOOKOUT Detector provides an extra level of safety for trained
personnel working on or near high voltage systems.
POINTS TO UNDERSTAND
BEFORE PROCEEDING
The LOOKOUT Voltage Detection Network
detects electric field in ranges between 4kVAC
and 500kVAC. Make sure you understand these points before proceeding:
• Risk of electrocution is inherent in or around high voltage. This product is not
a substitution for common sense.
• Electric fields surround every energized AC conductor.
• The closer you are to a conductor, the stronger the field will be.
• Higher voltage means a stronger electric field and a greater warning distance.
Lower voltage means a reduced warning distance.
• Do not use the LOOKOUT Detector while holding it in your hand. Wrapping your fingers
around the Detector will block electric fields, preventing it from working properly.
• The detector will not find cables buried under the ground. The ground is a conductor
and will block electric fields.
• Electric fields are NOT blocked by plastics, dry wood or clothing.
• Electric fields ARE blocked by ANY conductor such as a metal cabinet or door,
wet wood, metal fences, green trees, a growing shrub or hedge and tall wet grass.
• Insulation on a wire does not block the electric field and does not affect warning distances.
• Underground primary cables are both insulated AND shielded. The shield is a
conductor, is grounded, and will block the electric field.
• The Detector will not detect DC voltage or stored charge such as in charged
capacitors or underground cable.
• Molded cable terminators such as elbows are, like the cables they are installed on,
both insulated and shielded and will block electric fields.
• Your body will block electric fields. Placing yourself between a high voltage source
and the LOOKOUT Detector may prevent it from detecting the high voltage.
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