General; Intended Use - GE Digital Energy STS-230-25-2-RM Installation And Operating Manual

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Digital Energy Static Transfer Switch
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General

DANGER!
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
When the STS operates, some of its parts are necessarily under a hazardous
voltage.
Do not remove the cover; there are no user serviceable parts inside.
There may be danger, loss of life or personal injury if warnings are not strictly
observed.
CAUTION
There may be damage to the equipment if procedures and practices are not
strictly observed and followed.
NOTE
Do not attempt to service the STS unless you have had proper training. Refer
all maintenance and servicing to properly qualified, skilled and competent
service personnel.
Properly qualified, skilled and competent service personnel are persons who:
• Are familiar with the erection, installation and operation of the equipment and the system that is
being installed.
• Are capable of performing switching operations according to safety technology standards and
entitled and authorized to switch the equipment on and off and to isolate from the voltage.
• Are instructed according to the standards of safety technology in the care and use of safety
equipment.
• Are trained to immediate rescue measures (first aid).
• Have completed instructions with appropriate confirmation of GE.
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Intended use

• A Static Transfer Switch (STS) is designed to transfer power supply between independent AC power
sources, thus protecting the connected load from power supply interruptions. It protects automatic
systems for power industry, power supply systems for petrochemical industry, computer and
telecommunication centers, automatic and security systems of 'intelligent' buildings as well as other
equipment that is highly sensitive for power supply interruptions.
• The STS is intended to be operated by technically qualified personnel.
Technically qualified personnel are persons who (because of their training, experience, and position
as well as their knowledge of appropriate standards, regulations, health and safety requirements and
working conditions) are authorised to be responsible for the safety of the equipment, at all times whilst
carrying out their normal duties and are therefore aware of, and can report, possible hazards (observe
IEC 364, DIN VDE 0105 and national wiring regulations and accident prevention rules).
• The technical data as well as information concerning connecting requirements can be found on the
rating label and in this document and shall be strictly observed.
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