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S&C Instruction Sheet 681-530
Safety Precautions
DANGER
The Vista Underground Distribution Switchgear protected by this
overcurrent control operates at high voltage. Failure to observe the
precautions below 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 the Vista
overcurrent control must be restricted only to
qualified persons .
2 .
SAFETY PROCEDURES. Always follow safe
operating procedures and rules . Always maintain
proper clearance from energized components .
3 .
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. Always
use suitable protective equipment, such as rubber
gloves, rubber mats, hard hats, safety glasses, and
arc-flash clothing in accordance with safe operating
procedures and rules .
4 .
SAFETY LABELS. 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 .
MAINTAINING PROPER CLEARANCE. Always
maintain proper clearance from energized
components .
