Introduction; Qualified Persons; Read This Instruction Sheet; Retain This Instruction Sheet - S&C TripSaver Installation And Operation Manual

Introduction

Qualified Persons

Read this
Instruction Sheet
Retain this
Instruction Sheet

Proper Application

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S&C Instruction Sheet 461-500
The equipment covered by this publication must be installed, operated, and maintained
by qualified persons who are knowledgeable in the installation, operation, and main-
tenance of overhead electric power distribution equipment along with the associated
hazards . A qualified person is one who is trained and competent in:
• The skills and techniques necessary to distinguish exposed live parts from non-live
parts of electrical equipment
• The skills and techniques necessary to determine the proper approach distances cor-
responding to the voltages to which the qualified person will be exposed
• The proper use of the special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment,
insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools for working on or near exposed
energized parts of electrical equipment
These instructions are intended only for such qualified persons . They are not intended
to be a substitute for adequate training and experience in safety procedures for this type
of equipment .
Thoroughly and carefully read this instruction sheet before installing or operating your
S&C TripSaver Dropout Recloser. The latest version is available online in PDF format at www.
sandc.com. Select: Support/Product Literature Library. Familiarize yourself with "SAFETY
INFORMATION" on pages 4–6.
This instruction sheet should be available for reference wherever the TripSaver Dropout
Recloser is used. Retain this instruction sheet in a location where you can easily retrieve
and refer to it.
TripSaver Dropout Recloser must only be used for specific fusing applications that are
within the ratings of the model selected . TripSaver Dropout Recloser ratings are listed on
a ratings label attached to the unit .
When retrofitting TripSaver Dropout Recloser in an existing cutout mounting: To
ensure proper performance, TripSaver Dropout Recloser must only be installed in a
current-production ("-R10" catalog number supplement) S&C Type XS Cutout mounting .
See Figure 1 . The warranty set forth in S&C Price Sheet 150 does not apply if TripSaver
Dropout Recloser is installed in an earlier-production S&C mounting, as shown in Figure 2,
or another manufacturer's cutout mounting .
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE