Komatsu Utility F50003, Руководство по эксплуатации и техническому обслуживанию

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PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN DURING WORK
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2.4.7 PREVENTING ELECTROCUTION
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Digging operations near overhead electric lines are extreme-
ly dangerous and they may also cause death due to electro-
cution; for this reason, when working near overhead
electrical lines, always respect the minimum safety distanc-
es prescribed by the competent authorities and by the acci-
dent-prevention rules in force.
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As far as underground long-distance lines are concerned,
the minimum distance depends on the covering of the ducts
in which the cables are laid.
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The basic safety precautions to be taken to prevent this risk
are the following:
1 - Wear shoes with thick rubber or leather soles.
2 - Request the aid of another person who can warn you if
the machine gets too close to the electric line.
3 - Operate at low speed.
4 - Get acquainted with the behaviour rules to be followed in
case of electrocution.
5 - Keep the phone number of the electric energy company
and of the nearest hospital at hand.
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If the work equipment gets accidentally entangled in the ca-
bles, the operator must not leave the cab until the electricity
company has insulated the line.
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When carrying out this kind of operations, warn everyone
standing in the work area to maintain a safety distance from
the machine and the work equipment.
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Ask the electricity company in advance what are the voltage
of the cables and the minimum safety distance.
DANGER
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The minimum distances from overhead lines can vary in
the different countries, according to the climate and to
the humidity percentage in the air.
Indicatively, the distances indicated in the table should
be respected.
RWA04900
Cable voltage Min. safety distance
1.0 kV ( distribution line) 5 m
6.6 kV (2–3 insulators) 5.2 m
33 kV (
min. 3 insulators)
5.5 m
66 kV (
min. 6 insulators)
6 m
154 kV ( min. 10 insulators) 8 m
275 kV ( min. 19 insulators) 10 m