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Instruction Booklet
IB022018EN
Effective July 2020
Instructions for the installation and
EATON
www.eaton.com
Section 1: Introduction
1.1 Preliminary comments and safety precautions
This technical document is intended to cover most aspects
associated with the installation and commissioning of Power
Xpert
TM
XGIS gas insulated switchgear. It is provided as a guide
for authorized and qualified personnel only. Please refer to the
specific WARNING messages in paragraph 1.1.2 before proceeding
past Section 1. If further information is required regarding a
particular installation, application or maintenance activity, an Eaton
representative should be contacted.
1.1.1 Safety precautions
All safety codes, safety standards and/or regulations must be strictly
observed in the installation, operation and maintenance of this
device.
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WARNING
THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS INCLUDED AS PART OF THE
PROCEDURAL STEPS IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE FOR PERSONNEL SAFETY
AND PROTECTION OF EQUIPMENT FROM DAMAGE. AN EXAMPLE OF A
TYPICAL WARNING LABEL HEADING IS SHOWN ABOVE TO FAMILIARIZE
PERSONNEL WITH THE STYLE OF PRESENTATION. THIS WILL HELP TO
ENSURE THAT PERSONNEL ARE ALERT TO WARNINGS, WHICH MAY
APPEAR THROUGHOUT THE DOCUMENT. IN ADDITION, CAUTIONS ARE ALL
UPPER CASE AND BOLDFACE AS SHOWN BELOW.
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WARNING
COMPLETELY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MATERIAL PRESENTED IN
THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION, OPERATION
OR APPLICATION OF THE EQUIPMENT. IN ADDITION, ONLY QUALIFIED
PERSONS SHOULD BE PERMITTED TO PERFORM ANY WORK ASSOCIATED
WITH THE EQUIPMENT. ANY WIRING INSTRUCTIONS PRESENTED IN THIS
DOCUMENT MUST BE FOLLOWED PRECISELY. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
CAUSE PERMANENT EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR DEATH.
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WARNING
THE POWER XPERT XGIS SWITCHGEAR DESCRIBED IN THIS DOCUMENT
ARE DESIGNED AND TESTED TO OPERATE WITHIN ITS NAMEPLATE
RATINGS. OPERATION OUTSIDE OF THESE RATINGS MAY CAUSE THE
EQUIPMENT TO FAIL, RESULTING IN DEATH, BODILY INJURY AND
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
ALL SAFETY CODES, SAFETY STANDARDS AND/OR REGULATIONS AS
THEY MAY BE APPLIED TO THIS TYPE OF EQUIPMENT MUST BE STRICTLY
ADHERED TO.
1.1.2 Switchgear identification
A nameplate is located on the exterior door of each XGIS switchgear
vertical section. Contained on this nameplate are the general order
number, manufacturing shop order number, and all the necessary
switchgear ratings. This information should be given to the Eaton
sales office if a question should arise concerning the switchgear or if
renewal parts are required. This information is sufficient for Eaton to
find the manufacturing information for the switchgear.