Section 2: Safe Practices - Eaton FP-25-LV-VSR Instruction Book

FP-25-LV-VSR
Breaker-To-Motor Starter Conversion

SECTION 2: SAFE PRACTICES

Vacuum Starter Replacements are designed with several built-in
interlocks and safety features to provide safe and proper operating
sequences.
WARNING
TO PROTECT THE PERSONNEL ASSOCIATED WITH INSTALLATION,
OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE LV-VSR, THE FOLLOWING
PRACTICES MUST BE FOLLOWED:
Only qualified persons, as defined in the National Electrical Safety
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Code, who are familiar with the installation and maintenance of
low voltage circuits and equipment, should be permitted to work
on the LV-VSR.
Read these instructions carefully before attempting any
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installation, operation, or maintenance of the LV-VSR
Always remove the LV-VSR from the enclosure before performing
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any maintenance. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock
leading to death, severe personnel injury, or property damage.
Do not work on a LV-VSR with the secondary test coupler
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engaged. Failure to disconnect the test coupler could result in
an electrical shock leading to death, personnel injury, or property
damage.
Do not use a LV-VSR as the sole means of isolating a circuit.
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Withdraw the LV-VSR to the DISCONNECT position and follow all
lockout and tagging rules of the National Electrical Code and any
and all applicable codes, regulations, and work rules.
Do not leave the LV-VSR in an intermediate position in the
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cell. Always have the LV-VSR either in the DISCONNECT or
CONNECTED position. Failure to do so could result in a flash over
and possible death, personnel injury, or property damage.
LV-VSRs are equipped with safety interlocks. Do not defeat them.
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This may result in death, bodily injury, or equipment
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damage.
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