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Safety Information
IMPROPER HANDLING, INSTALLATION, OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS
EQUIPMENT MAY CAUSE IMMEDIATE HAZARDS WHICH WILL LIKELY RESULT IN SERIOUS
PERSONNEL INJURY OR DEATH.
The equipment covered by this publication must be handled, installed, operated and maintained
by qualified persons who have direct knowledge and experience dealing with the hazards involved
and are thoroughly trained in the handling, installation, operation and maintenance of high voltage
transmission and distribution equipment. These instructions are meant for only such
Qualified
Persons
. They are not intended to be a substitute for adequate training and experience in safety
procedures for this type of equipment.
A
Qualified Person
is one who is trained in and has skills necessary:
to read and comprehend this instruction book – understanding that these instructions are
general in nature
to accept personal responsibility to prepare and maintain an intrinsically safe work
environment and maintain control of the work site to safeguard all persons present
to develop and implement a proper rigging, lifting, and installation plan along with all safety
precautions required to insure safe and proper lifting and installation of the equipment.
to distinguish between energized and non energized parts
to determine proper approach distances to energized parts
to properly work with and around energized or de-energized equipment that may be
pressurized with gas
for proper use of personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials,
insulated tools for working near energized and /or pressurized electrical equipment
to recognize and take necessary precautions for the unique and dynamic conditions of site
and specialized equipment to maintain a safe work environment during handling,
installation, operation, and maintenance of high voltage switching equipment
The instructions in this manual are general guidelines for this type of equipment and not specific
to the equipment supplied. Portions of it may not be applicable
or
may not have complete
instructions for your specific equipment.
If you do not understand any part of these instructions or need assistance, contact Southern
States Service Division at 770-946-4562 during normal business hours (EST) or 770-946-4565
after normal business hours.