Hazard Statement Definitions; Safety Information - Eaton Cooper Power Series Installation Instructions Manual

Eaton's Cooper Power series products meet or exceed all applicable industry standards relating to product safety. We
actively promote safe practices in the use and maintenance of our products through our service literature, instructional
training programs, and the continuous efforts of all Eaton employees involved in product design, manufacture, marketing
and service.
We strongly urge that you always follow all locally approved safety procedures and safety instructions when working around
high-voltage lines and equipment and support our "Safety For Life" mission.
The instructions in this manual are not intended as a
sub stitute for proper training or adequate experience in the
safe operation of the equipment described. Only competent
technicians, who are familiar with this equipment should
install, operate and service it.
A competent technician has these qualifications:
• Is thoroughly familiar with these instructions.
• Is trained in industry-accepted high- and low-voltage safe
operating practices and procedures.
• Is trained and authorized to energize, de-energize, clear,
and ground power distribution equipment.
• Is trained in the care and use of protective equipment
such as flash clothing, safety glasses, face shield, hard
hat, rubber gloves, hotstick, etc.
Following is important safety information. For safe installation
and operation of this equipment, be sure to read and
understand all cautions and warnings.

Hazard Statement Definitions

This manual may contain four types of hazard statements:
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury .
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result In death or serious injury .
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury .
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in equipment damage only .
SAFETY Safety for life
FOR LIFE

Safety information

Safety instructions
Following are general caution and warning statements that
apply to this equipment. Additional statements, related
to specific tasks and procedures, are located throughout
the manual.
Hazardous voltage . Contact with high voltage will
cause death or severe personal injury . Follow all locally
approved safety procedures when working around
high- and low-voltage lines and equipment .
Before installing, operating, maintaining, or testing this
equipment, carefully read and understand the contents
of this manual . Improper operation, handling or
maintenance can result in death, severe personal injury,
and equipment damage .
This equipment is not intended to protect human
life . Follow all locally approved procedures and safety
practices when installing or operating this equipment .
Failure to comply may result in death, severe personal
injury and equipment damage .
Power distribution and transmission equipment must
be properly selected for the intended application . It
must be installed and serviced by competent personnel
who have been trained and understand proper safety
procedures . These instructions are written for such
personnel and are not a substitute for adequate training
and experience in safety procedures . Failure to properly
select, install or maintain power distribution and
transmission equipment can result in death, severe
personal injury, and equipment damage .
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MN650053EN May 2017
SAFETY
FOR LIFE
DANGER
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
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