Introduction & Safe Practices; Introduction; Safe Practices - ABB ADVAC 03 Installation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

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INTRODUCTION & SAFE PRACTICES
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NTRODUCTION
The purpose of this manual is to provide instructions for unpacking, storage, installation, operation and maintenance
for the ADVAC™ vacuum circuit breakers. This manual should be carefully read and used as a guide during
installation, initial operation, and maintenance.
The specific ratings of each model circuit breaker are listed on the individual nameplates. The ADVAC™ breakers
are protective devices.
circumstances be applied outside of their nameplate ratings.
THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS DESCRIBED IN THIS BOOK ARE DESIGNED AND TESTED
TO OPERATE WITHIN THEIR NAMEPLATE RATINGS. OPERATION OUTSIDE OF
THESE RATINGS MAY CAUSE EQUIPMENT TO FAIL, RESULTING IN PROPERTY
DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY AND DEATH.
ALL SAFETY CODES, SAFETY STANDARDS AND/OR REGULATIONS AS THEY MAY
BE APPLIED TO THIS TYPE OF EQUIPMENT MUST BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO.
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AFE RACTICES
ADVAC™ circuit breakers are equipped with high energy/high speed mechanisms. The design includes several
interlocks and safety features which help ensure safe and proper operating sequences.
personnel associated with installation, operation and maintenance of these breakers, the following recommendations
must be followed:
Only qualified persons, as defined in the National Electric Safety Code, who are familiar with the installation and
maintenance of medium voltage circuits and equipment should be permitted to work on these breakers.
Read these instructions carefully before attempting any installation, operation or maintenance of these breakers.
DO NOT work on an energized breaker.
DO NOT work on a breaker unless all components are disconnected by means of a visible break and securely
grounded.
DO NOT work on a breaker with power supplied to the secondary control circuit.
DO NOT defeat safety interlocks. This may result in bodily injury, death and/or equipment damage.
DO NOT work on a closed breaker.
DO NOT work on a breaker with a charged closing spring.
DO NOT use a circuit breaker by itself as the sole means of isolating a high voltage circuit.
DO NOT leave a breaker in an intermediate position in a cell. Always place the breaker in the disconnect, test or
connected position.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE REQUIREMENTS OF OSHA STANDARD 1910.269 CAN
CAUSE DEATH OR SEVERE BURNS AND DISFIGUREMENT. THAT STANDARD
SPECIFICALLY PROHIBITS THE WEARING OF POLYESTER, ACETATE, NYLON, OR
RAYON CLOTHING BY EMPLOYEES WORKING WITH EXPOSURE TO ELECTRIC
ARCS OR FLAMES.
As such, they are maximum rated devices. Therefore, they should not under any
WARNING
NOTICE
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To ensure safety of