PowerHawk 6212, 6312 and 6412 meters
930-108-01-A.04
Safety Precautions
01/2011
© 2011 Triacta Power Technologies All Rights Reserved
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Carefully observe these safety instructions.
Electrical Safety Compliance
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Use the unit only in accordance with the electrical power rating
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The unit is only to be installed by a qualified electrician
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Initial installation of the unit must be inspected by the local electrical
Inspection Authority
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Install the unit in compliance with the following local and national
electrical codes:
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Canada: Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1
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United States: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70; US
National Electrical Code
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Elsewhere: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 364,
Part 1-7
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Ensure that the unit is properly earthed
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If the equipment is installed or used in a manner other than that
specified in this document, it may void your warranty or impair the
protection of the equipment.
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
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Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow
safe electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E.
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Only qualified electrical workers should install this equipment. Such
work should be performed only after reading this entire set of
instructions.
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The equipment must be accessible to authorized personnel only.
Equipment must be installed in areas where access can be
restricted.
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NEVER work alone.
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Before performing visual inspections, tests, or maintenance of this
equipment, disconnect all sources of electric power. Assume that all
circuits are live until they have been completely de-energized,
tested, and tagged. Pay particular attention to the design of the
power system. Consider all sources of power, including the
possibility of backfeeding.
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Turn off all power supplying the meter and the equipment in which
it is installed before working on it.
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Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm that
all power is off.
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Do not touch enclosure when equipment is running in 60
o
C or
greater ambient temperature.
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Before closing all covers and doors, carefully inspect the work area
for tools and objects that may have been left inside the equipment.
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Successful equipment operation requires proper handling,
installation, and operation. Neglecting fundamental installation
requirements can lead to personal injury as well as damage to
electrical equipment or other property.
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NEVER bypass external fusing.
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NEVER short the secondary of a Voltage Transformer (VT).
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Always short the secondary of a current transformer prior to
disconnecting current input loads.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious
injury.
