861-9601.9 • INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • 8DA10 • Revision 11
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Safety instructions
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General instructions
Important
• The personnel must read and understand this manual before starting to work.
• Observe all safety instructions and warnings in this manual, and follow the instructions.
• Store this manual carefully, and so that it is accessible to the personnel at any time.
• This manual is a part of the product. When the switchgear is transferred, supply this manual
as well.
DANGER
Hazardous voltages and high-speed moving parts
Will cause death, serious injury or property damage.
➭ Always de-energize and earth the switchgear before maintenance.
➭ Read and understand this instruction manual before using switchgear.
➭ Maintenance should be performed only by qualified personnel. The use of unauthorized
parts in the repair of the switchgear or tampering by unqualified personnel will result in
dangerous conditions that will cause death, severe injury or switchgear damage.
➭ Follow all safety instructions contained herein.
DANGER
Internal arcing and explosion hazard
Will cause death, serious injury or property damage.
The switchgear may or may not be classified as arc-resistant switchgear.
Check the information on the rating plate for the switchgear to determine if it has an internal
arc classification. If the switchgear has internal arc classification IAC A FL, the area behind the
switchgear is not tested to evaluate the effects of internal arcs. Personnel must be prevented
from entering the area behind the switchgear when the switchgear is energized.
If the switchgear is classified as arc resistant, note that it is not arc resistant unless all of the
following conditions are met:
➭ All pressure relief devices are free to operate as designed.
➭ The fault energy available to the switchgear does not exceed the internal arcing short-
circuit current rating and rated arcing duration of the switchgear.
➭ There are no obstructions around the switchgear that could direct the arcing exhaust
products into an area intended to be protected.
➭ The switchgear is installed in accordance with the information in the instruction manuals
and drawings
INFORMATION
The illustrations included in this manual are simplified and serve to create a general
understanding. The illustrations may therefore deviate from the actual product.
INFORMATION
Preconditions for perfect and safe operation of the switchgear:
➭ Observance of operating and installation instructions.
➭ Qualified personnel.
➭ Proper transportation and correct storage of the switchgear.
➭ Correct installation and commissioning.
➭ Diligent operation and maintenance.
➭ Observance of the installation, operation and safety regulations applicable at the place of
installation.