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A1120/40 Users Manual - Chapter 3
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Compliance with Instructions in this Manual
The instructions and information in this manual are provided in compliance with Section 6
of the UK Health and Safety at Work Act, as amended by Schedule 3 of the Consumer
Protection Act 1987. The purchaser is responsible for making sure that everyone, whether
in his employment or not, who will be associated with the products supplied by Elster
Metering Systems, and to which these instructions and information apply, are made
familiar with the contents of this manual.
This applies to all persons who may be involved in activities such as unpacking,
inspecting, testing, setting, cleaning, installing, commissioning, operating, maintaining,
decommissioning or disposing of the products.
Safety of Persons using Electrical Products
Employers are reminded that they have a duty to ensure, as far as is reasonably
practicable, the Health, Safety and Welfare at work of all their Employees. Employers must
therefore ensure that employees are informed; trained and supervised and use proper
working procedures to ensure the safety of themselves and others.
The information provided in this manual is intended to ensure that products are properly
installed and otherwise handled in order to maintain them in a safe condition.
In the UK, employers have duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the
various regulations stemming therefrom.
In countries outside the UK, employers should ensure proper compliance with the Health
and Safety Legislation which is applicable to them.
Putting into Service
Products supplied by Elster Metering Systems have been designed and manufactured, in
accordance with appropriate standards, to operate under specified conditions, when
properly installed. The purchaser or delegated contractor is responsible for the "Putting
into Service" of any Elster Metering Systems products which have been supplied as
"Non-connected".
All related activities must therefore be carried out with due regard to any applicable
legislation, standards and good practice.
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