ABB CB-2000 User Manual page 5

Safety guidelines and warnings
WARNING!
After disconnection of the capacitor bank, wait at least 10 minutes before grounding and short-
circuiting in order to let the capacitor's internal discharge resistors discharge the units (normally it
will be less than 75 V, IEC standard). For capacitor banks and capacitor units without discharge
resistors (special applications), discharge instructions must be requested from the supplier.
WARNING!
Ground the capacitor bank or harmonic filter and discharge all units according to supplier
instructions. Failure to follow this warning could result in damage to the device and to the ca-
pacitor banks, electric shock, heat generation, explosion, fire, bodily injury, or death. Please
refer to the Operating Instructions set forth in Section 3.
WARNING!
When working in the vicinity of high voltage, disconnect and ground around the work area. If
work must be carried out next to live plant components, the safety distance must comply with
applicable safety regulations.
WARNING!
When using ladders or platforms, work must be conducted in accordance with applicable
safety regulations. Avoid climbing on ladders and platforms in poor weather conditions.
WARNING!
Carry out a visual inspection to make sure that no tools are left and remove the groundings
(earthings) before energizing the capacitor bank or harmonic filter.
WARNING!
Avoid skin contact in event of leakage of impregnation fluid. Refer to the capacitor safety
instructions. In case of skin contact, wash off immediately with soap and water. Consult a
doctor if skin irritation persists.
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