Installation, Operations and Maintenance Manual
1VAL064601-MB Rev C
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2. Introduction & Safe Practices
2.1
Scope
The purpose of this manual is to provide instructions for
unpacking,
storage,
installation,
operation
and
maintenance for the Manual Ground & Test Devices. This
manual should be carefully read and used as a guide
during installation, commissioning, operation, and
maintenance.
The specific ratings of each Manual Ground & Test Device
are listed on the individual nameplates. Manual Ground &
Test Devices are safety devices. As such, proper
operation is required to satisfy the device’s intended
purpose. Specific safe operating procedures for the use of
the device must be developed by the user to satisfy
individual requirements. Additionally, Ground & Test
Devices are maximum rated devices. Therefore, they
should not under any circumstances be applied outside of
their nameplate ratings.
This booklet provides information for the Manual G&T
Device with ratings shown in Table 1. All information in
this booklet was current at the time of printing.
2.2
Receiving, Handling, and Storage
Ground & Test devices are subject to complete factory
production tests and inspection prior to packaging and
shipment. The shipping package is designed to provide
reasonable protection during shipment and to provide
convenient handling.
Property
Rating
Voltage Class
5-15kV
5-15kV
5-15 kV
ReliaGear ND
27 kV
Continuous Current (A)
1200/2000
3000
1200/2000
3000
1200/2000
1200/2000
Short-time withstand current (kA, rms)
50
63
31.5
25
Momentary Current (kA, Peak)
130
164
82
65
Power frequency withstand voltage (kV)
36
36
36
60
Lightning impulse withstand voltage (kV)
95
95
95
125
Table 1: Ratings Table
Damage from improper handling of the G&T
device may reduce the dielectric strength of the
device.
CAUTION
