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Instruction Book IB182312EN June 2016 www.eaton.com
50/75/150 VCP-W
Selectable Ground and Test Device
SECTION 2: SAFE PRACTICES
Selectable Ground and Test Devices are designed with several built-in
interlocks and safety features to provide safe and proper operating
sequences.
DANGER
TO PROTECT THE PERSONNEL ASSOCIATED WITH INSTALLATION,
OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SELECTABLE GROUND AND TEST
DEVICES, THE FOLLOWING PRACTICES MUST BE FOLLOWED:
•
Only qualified persons, as defined in the National Electrical
Safety Code, who are familiar with the installation and
maintenance of medium voltage circuits and equipment,
should be permitted to work on the selectable ground and
test device.
•
Read these instructions carefully before attempting any
installation, operation or maintenance of the selectable
ground and test device.
•
Always remove the selectable ground and test device from
the enclosure before performing any maintenance on the
device. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock leading
to death, severe personnel injury or property damage.
•
Do not leave the selectable ground and test device in an
intermediate position in the cell. Always have the selectable
ground and test device either in the DISCONNECT or
CONNECTED position. Failure to do so could result in a
flash over and possible death, personnel injury or property
damage.
•
Keep all insulating surfaces, which include primary support
insulation and insulation barriers, clean and dry.
•
Check all primary circuit connections to make certain they are
clean and tight.
•
Take extreme care while using this device to avoid contacting
“live” or “hot” (energized) terminals.
•
These selectable ground and test devices are equipped with
safety interlocks. Do not defeat them. This may result in
death, bodily injury or equipment damage.
•
Correctly identify LINE and BUS terminals for the breaker
compartment before using this device. Remember that line
connection may be on lower terminals when installed in
upper compartment of 2-high switchgear.
•
Store the device in a clean, dry area free from dust, dirt,
moisture, etc.
