c. G
enerAl
1. Only supervised and qualified personnel
trained in the usage, installation, operation,
and maintenance of the ground and test
device shall be allowed to work on this
equipment. It is mandatory that this
instruction bulletin, any supplements, and
service advisories be studied, understood,
and followed.
2. Maintenance programs must be consistent
with both customer experience and
manufacturer’s recommendations,
including service advisories and instruction
bulletin(s). A well planned and executed
routine maintenance program is essential
for ground and test device’s reliability and
safety.
3. Service conditions and applications shall
also be considered in the development of
safety programs. Variables include ambient
temperature; humidity; and any adverse
local conditions including excessive dust,
ash, corrosive atmosphere, vermin and
insect infestations.
d. S
pecIfIc
When operating the ground and test device
safety precautions must be observed.
Improper use can result in death, serious
personal injury, or damage to the
equipment
. It is important for the user to
develop specific and safe operating procedures
to be observed when using the ground and
test device.
The following specific safety precautions must
be observed:
1. Do not attempt to ground an energized
circuit. The circuit to be grounded should
always be treated as energized until proven
otherwise.
2. Do not attempt to service the device while it
is installed in a switchgear compartment or
on a lift truck. For service, the device must
be located either on the floor or on a sturdy,
level work bench, and blocked from rolling.
3. Store the electrically operated ground and
test device in a clean, dry area free from
dust, dirt, moisture, caustic atmosphere, and
vermin.
4. Keep all insulating surfaces, which include
primary support insulation and insulation
barriers, clean and dry.
5. Check all primary circuit connections to
make certain that they are clean and tight.
6. Take extreme care while using this device to
avoid contacting “live” or “hot” (energized)
terminals.
e. S
Afety
l
ABelS
The equipment described in this document
has
DANGER
,
WARNING, CAUTION,
and
instruction labels attached to various locations.
All equipment
DANGER
,
WARNING,
CAUTION,
and instruction
labels shall be observed
when the ground and test device is handled,
operated, or maintained.
Warning and Caution labels are located in
various places in and on the switchgear and
on the circuit breaker removable element.
Always observe these warnings and caution
labels. Do NOT remove or deface any of these
warning/caution labels.
NOTICE
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