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SAFERING XT/SAFEPLUS XT
1.1 For your safety!
• Strictly follow these Installation and operating
instructions.
• Install switchgear in according to IEC 62271-1 cl.4.1.
• Ensure that installation, operation and maintenance is
only carried out by professional personnel.
• Comply fully with the standards in force (IEC or local),
the connection conditions of the local power utility and
the applicable safety at work regulations.
• Observe the relevant information in the manual for all
actions involving the switchgear.
• Use PPE’s when installing or operating switchgear.
1.2 Skilled personnel
All the installations, putting into service, running and
maintenance operations must be carried out by skilled
personnel with in-depth knowledge of the apparatus.
When carrying out any maintenance work, the regulations in
the country of installations must be strictly obeyed.
Maintenance work must only be performed in a professional
way by trained personnel familiar with the characteristics of
the switchgear, in accordance with all the relevant IEC safety
regulations and those of other technical authorities, and
also respecting other overriding instructions. It is
recommended that ABB service personnel to be called to
perform the servicing and repair work.
WARNING!
Make sure that the specified electrical ratings are not
exceeded under switchgear operating conditions. Keep
the manuals accessible to all personnel involved in
installation, operation and maintenance. The user’s
personnel are responsible for all matters regarding
safety in the workplace and correct use of the switchgear
1.3 Crucial information
Pay special attention to the information shown in the
manual by the following attention symbol:
After this symbol there are four different explanations
indicating what types of injuries or damages can be caused,
should the recommended precautions not be followed:
DANGER!
Identifies the most serious and immediate hazards which can cause
serious personal injury or death
WARNING!
Identifies hazards or unsafe practices which can result in serious
personal injury or death
CAUTION!
Identifies hazards or unsafe practices which can result in minor
personal injury or product or property damage
NOTE:
Identifies important procedures or requirements
that, if not followed, can result in product or property
damage
WARNING!
Always follow the instructions in the manual and respect
the rules of good engineering practice (GEP)! Hazardous
voltages can cause serious injury or death! Disconnect
the power and earth live parts before proceeding with
any work on the switchgear. Follow the safety regulations
in force in the place of installation.
1.4 Seven Steps That Save Lives
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1. Safety
Complete the permit to work
and “Walk the Permit”
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Carry out earthing and short
circuiting
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Prepare for the work.
Do an on-site risk assessment
or hazard analysis
Clearly identify the work
location and equipment
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3
Disconnect all sources and
secure against reconnection
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Verify the absence of operating
voltage. Always test before you
touch
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Protect against adjacent
live parts and take special
precautions when close
to bare conductors
