© Panduit Corp. 2018
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VeriSafe AVT
B21075_00
Page: 2 of 20
04-2018
Safety Information
This manual contains information and warnings which must be followed to ensure safe operation of the AVT. If the AVT is not used
as described in this manual, the safety features of the AVT might be impaired.
Failure to comply with the warnings and information
in this manual could result in product failure, electrical shock, severe injury or death.
Warning:
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Always de-energize power before accessing an electrical enclosure.
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Always follow safety and lockout/tagout procedures when working on or near electrical systems and equipment.
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Use of the AVT does not replace lockout/tagout procedures. The AVT is intended to be used in conjunction with lockout/tagout processes
and only addresses the absence of voltage verification step.
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Use proper
personal protective equipment (PPE) when working around sources of hazardous electrical energy.
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Do not use this product outside of the specified performance and environmental limits.
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This product must be installed by a qualified electrical worker familiar with local and national electrical codes.
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The AVT will only test for absence of voltage at the point in the circuit where it is installed. If there are other sources of power in the
equipment, dangerous voltage may be present.
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Absence of voltage is indicated by illumination of the green Absence of Voltage Indicator. Absence of voltage is not guaranteed when
the red Voltage Presence Indicators are not illuminated.
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The AVT must be installed correctly and grounded as described in this Instruction Manual to provide proper indication of absence of
voltage. Sensor leads must not be mechanically connected with each other for the device to verify connection to the circuit. Correct
function of the device must be verified after installation (see commissioning checklist).
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Sensor leads of the same color should be terminated on the same conductor. Each conductor should have at least one sensor lead set,
as shown on the schematic diagrams.
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Excess length from Sensor Leads should be trimmed; Sensor Leads should not be extended with a splice.
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Always comply with local installation codes and standards.
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The AVT will not work with a standard alkaline 1.5Volt AA battery. Use only lithium, 3.6 Volt, Size AA approved batteries listed in table
1 of the Maintenance section of this instruction manual.
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The product uses a lithium battery that is a fire, explosion and severe burn hazard. Do not crush, recharge, disassemble or heat
above 85
°
C, incinerate, or expose contents to water.
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Use only the included AVT System Cable or approved replacement cables to connect the Isolation Module and Indicator Module. Do not
use a standard Ethernet cable.
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Battery, AVT System Cable and O-rings can be replaced. No other part of the product is serviceable. Do not attempt to open the Indicator
Module or Isolation Module for repair or modification. When servicing this product, only use specified replacement parts.
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The section of the Indicator Module that is external to the electrical enclosure is approved for wash down when installed in an
appropriate enclosure. Before a wash down operation, ensure the o-rings are in good condition, the faceplate is undamaged and fully
secured to the unit and the cap is fully installed.
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The AVT System Cable must be separated from the sensor leads and other circuits in the electrical enclosure by a minimum of 0.25 inches
(6 mm).
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To prevent damage to the AVT in high-vibration installations, surface mount the Isolation Module using screws and secure the Sensor
Lead Wires and AVT System Cable to prevent strain on the connection points.
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If a Sensor Lead separates from the termination point to the power conductor and contacts a low impedance path to ground, the
connectivity test can be defeated resulting in a false absence of voltage indication. Ensure that all sensor leads are terminated properly
and secured to the power conductor or other nearby rigid feature to prevent movement if the termination fails to remain intact.
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Devices must be installed in an enclosure where the internal compartment is only accessible by the use of a tool or other mechanical
means.
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EXPLOSION HAZARD - Do not replace the battery inside of the indicator module unless area is known to be non-hazardous.
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EXPLOSION HAZARD – Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been removed or the area is known to be non-hazardous.
Should a problem occur during installation, operation or maintenance of the VeriSafe AVT, contact Panduit using one of the technical
support or customer service numbers listed on the cover of this manual. Contact Panduit if you have any product problems related to the
safety function of the product. The product model number and serial number are printed on the Isolation Module and Indicator Module
labels.
VeriSafe is a product containing electronic circuit boards in both the Indicator and Isolation Modules. The Indicator Module
contains a lithium battery. When decommissioning, remove the battery. Do not discard the battery in the trash; take it to an
appropriate battery recycling facility. The Indicator and Isolation Modules can be disposed of at an electronics recycling facility.
