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General Information
PowlVac 38™ CDS Electrically Operated
Ground & Test Device per ConEd Specification EO-2022-15
01.4IB.65090A
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The information in this instruction bulletin
describes the following PowlVac
38™ CDS
Electrically Operated Ground & Test Device:
• 38GT40CDSD - "Con Ed" Version
• 38GT40CDSE - Con Ed "Customer" Version
The information in this instruction bulletin
is intended to provide details required to
properly operate and maintain the
PowlVac 38 CDS Ground & Test Device
described in
Ch 1 General Information, A. Scope
This instruction bulletin provides:
1. Safety guidelines
2. General descriptions of the operation and
maintenance of the ground & test device
3. Instructions for installation and placing the
ground & test device into service
4. Instructions for part replacement
5. Information for ordering renewal parts
6. Illustrations, photographs, and description
of the ground and test device
The illustrations contained in this document
may not represent the exact construction
details of each particular type of ground and
test device. The illustrations in this document
are provided as general information to aid in
showing component locations only.
All photos and illustrations are shown using
deenergized equipment.
Follow the appropriate safety precautions
while handling any of the equipment. Failure
to do so may result in death or serious injury.
!
WARNING
To the extent required, the products described
herein meet the applicable ANSI, IEEE, and
NEMA Standards; however, no such assurance
is given with respect to local codes and
ordinances which may vary greatly.
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