MN008006EN Manual
Efective March 2021
NOVA LBS Load Break Switch
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SAFETY FOR LIFE
Eaton products meet or exceed all applicable industry standards relating to product safety. We actively promote safe practices in the use and
maintenance of our products through our service literature, instructional training programs, and the continuous efforts of all Cooper Power Systems
employees involved in product design, manufacture, marketing, and service.
SAFETY INFORMATION
The instructions in this manual are not intended as a
substitute for proper training or adequate experience in
the safe operation of the equipment described. Only competent
technicians who are familiar with this equipment
should install, operate, and service it.
A competent technician has these qualifications:
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Is thoroughly familiar with these instructions.
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Is trained in industry-accepted high- and low-voltage
safe operating practices and procedures.
•
Is trained and authorized to energize, de-energize,
clear, and ground power distribution equipment.
•
EIs trained in the care and use of protective equipment
such as flash clothing, safety glasses, face shield, hard
hat, rubber gloves, hotstick, etc.
Following is important safety information. For safe installation and
operation of this equipment, be sure to read and understand all cautions
and warnings.
HAZARD STATEMENT DEFINITIONS
This manual may contain four types of hazard statement:
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
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Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in equipment damage only.
Following are general caution and warning statements that apply to this
equipment. Additional statements, related to specific tasks and
procedures, are located throughout the manual.
DANGER
Hazardous voltage. Contact with hazardous voltage will cause death or
severe personal injury. Follow all locally approved safety procedures when
working around highand low-voltage lines and equipment.
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Before installing, operating, maintaining, or testing this equipment,
carefully read and understand the contents of this manual. Improper
operation, handling, or maintenance can result in death, severe personal
injury, and equipment damage.
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This equipment is not intended to protect human life. Follow all locally
approved procedures and safety practices when installing or operating
this equipment. Failure to comply may result in death, severe personal
injury, and equipment damage.
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Power distribution and transmission equipment must be properly selected
for the intended application. It must be installed and serviced by
competent personnel who have been trained and understand proper
safety procedures. These instructions are written for such personnel and
are not a substitute for adequate training and experience in safety
procedures. Failure to properly select, install, or maintain power
distribution and transmission equipment can result in death, severe
personal injury, and equipment damage.
