Introduction & Safe Practices - ABB SafeGear Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

2. Introduction & Safe Practices
Introduction:
The purpose of this manual is to provide instructions for unpacking, storage, installation, operation, and maintenance for the SafeGea
should be carefully read and used as a guide during installation, initial operation, and maintenance.
The specific ratings of each model controller are listed on the individual nameplates. The SafeGear
rated devices. Therefore under no circumstances should they be applied outside of their nameplate MCC ratings. Refer to ANSI and IEEE guidelines referring to
the use of controller applications.
THE CONTROLLERS DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL ARE DESIGNED AND TESTED TO OPERATE WITHIN THEIR NAMEPLATED RATING. OPERATION
OUTSIDE OF THESE RATINGS MAY CAUSE THE EQUIPMENT TO FAIL, RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY AND/OR DEATH. ALL ANSI
AND NEC SAFETY CODES, SAFETY STANDARDS AND/OR REGULATIONS AS THEY MAY BE APPLIED TO THIS TYPE OF EQUIPMENT MUST BE ADHERED
TO STRICTLY.
SAFE PRACTICES:
The design includes several interlocks and safety features which help ensure safe and proper operating sequences.
To ensure safety of personnel associated with installation, operation, removal, and maintenance of these controllers, the following recommendations must be
followed:
Only qualified persons, as defined in the safety standards applied in the country where are going to be installed the controllers, who are familiar with the installation
and maintenance of medium voltage circuits and equipment should be permitted to work on these controllers.
Read these instructions carefully before attempting any installation, operation, or maintenance of these power controllers.
DO NOT work on an energized controller.
work on a controller unless all components are disconnected by means of a visible controller and securely grounded.
DO NOT
work on a controller with power supplied to the secondary control circuit.
DO NOT
DO NOT defeat safety interlocks. This may result in bodily injury, death and/or equipment damage.
work on a closed controller.
DO NOT
work on a controller with charged energy.
DO NOT
DO NOT use a controller by itself as the sole means of isolating a medium or high voltage circuit.
leave a controller in an intermediate position in a cell. Always place the controller in the Disconnect/Test or Connect position without hesitation between
DO NOT
positions.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE REQUIREMENTS OF U.S. OSHA STANDARD 1910.269 CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SEVERE BURNS AND DISFIGUREMENT. THIS
STANDARD SPECIFICALLY PROHIBITS THE WEARING OF POLYESTER, ACETATE, NYLON, OR RAYON CLOTHING BY EMPLOYEES WORKING WITH
EXPOSURE TO ELECTRIC ARCS OR FLAMES.
controller is a protective device. As such, they are
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