S&C Instruction Sheet 461-507 5
Safety Precautions
DANGER
The TripSaver II Cutout-Mounted Recloser operates at high voltage . Failure to observe
these precautions will result in serious personal injury or death .
Some of these precautions may differ from your company’s operating procedures and
rules . Where a discrepancy exists, follow your company’s operating procedures and rules .
1 .
QUALIFIED PERSONS. Access to TripSaver II
Cutout-Mounted Reclosers and the magnet tool
must be restricted only to qualified persons . See
the “Qualified Persons” section on page 2 .
2 .
SAFETY PROCEDURES. Always follow safe
operating procedures and rule .
3 .
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. Always
use suitable protective equipment, such as rubber
gloves, rubber mats, hard hats, safety glasses, and
flash clothing, in accordance with safe operating
procedures and rules .
4 .
SAFETY LABELS AND TAGS. Do not remove or
obscure any of the “DANGER,” “WARNING,”
“CAUTION,” or “NOTICE” labels and tags . Remove
tags ONLY if instructed to do so .
5 .
ENERGIZED COMPONENTS. Always consider all
parts live until de-energized, tested, and grounded .
6 .
OPERATING TOOLS. To close a TripSaver II
Cutout-Mounted Recloser, use a conventional
insulated hotstick or S&C Universal Pole and Pole
Extension fitted with a Talon™ Handling Tool or
distribution prong . To open a TripSaver II Cutout-
Mounted Recloser, use Loadbuster®—The S&C
Loadbreak Tool attached to a conventional insulated
hotstick or S&C Universal Pole .
The magnet tool must only be used when attached
to an insulated hotstick .
7 .
MAINTAINING PROPER CLEARANCE. Always
maintain proper clearance from energized
components
.
