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Operating instructions for POLIM
5.
COMMISSIONING
5.1.
Safety
System uses high voltage
Death, serious bodily harm and damage to the switching gear may result from an
electric shock.
DANGER
5.2.
Electrical check before commissioning
Each surge arrester is tested by the manufacturer. The routine test report is in-
cluded with the packaging. Additional electrical testing before commissioning is not
necessary.
5.3.
Installation location and protective distance
Danger of fire and injury via arc with overloading of the surge arres-
ter
Ignition of flammable materials by an arc and flying burning parts.
DANGER
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R surge arrester
Allow only authorised professionals to perform work on the surge arrester.
Observe the safety rules of EN 50110-1 before working on the system:
Disconnect the system from the power supply.
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Secure the system against being switched on again.
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Ensure that the system is de-energised.
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Earth the system and short-circuit it.
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Cover or cordon off neighbouring energised parts.
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Do not store flammable materials near the surge arrester.
When working near the surge arrester, do not wear easily flammable clothing.
EN
ABB
Doc. 1HC0075743 AA
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