Safety; For Your Safety; Skilled Personnel; Crucial Information - ABB SafeRing Product Manual

1. SAFETY

1.1 For your safety!

– Strictly follow these Installation and operating instructions.
– Only install switchgear in indoor conditions according to
IEC 62271-1 cl.2.1.
– Ensure that installation, operation and maintenance is
only carried out by professional personnel.
– Comply fully with the standards in force (IEC or local), the
connection conditions of the local power utility and the
applicable safety at work regulations.
– Observe the relevant information in the manual for all
actions involving the switchgear.
– Use gloves when installing or operating switchgear.

1.2 SKILLED PERSONNEL

All the installation, putting into service, running and main-
tenance operations must be carried out by skilled personnel
with in-depth knowledge of the apparatus.
When carrying out any maintenance work, the regulations in
the country of installation must be strictly obeyed.
Maintenance work must only be performed in a professional
way by trained personnel familiar with the characteristics of
the switchgear, in accordance with all the relevant IEC safety
regulations and those of other technical authorities, and also
respecting other overriding instructions. It is recommended
that ABB service personnel be called in to perform the servic-
ing and repair work.

1.3 CRUCIAL INFORMATION

Pay special attention to the information shown in the manual
by the following attention symbol:
After this symbol there are four different explanations indicat-
ing what types of injuries or damage can be caused should
the recommended precautions not be followed:
– DANGER - identifies the most serious and immediate
hazards which can cause serious personal injury or death
– WARNING - identifies hazards or unsafe practices which
can result in serious personal injury or death
– CAUTION - identifies hazards or unsafe practices which
can result in minor personal injury or product or property
damage
– NOTE - identifies important procedures or requirements
that, if not followed, can result in product or property
damage
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WARNING
Make sure that the specified electrical ratings are
not exceeded under switchgear operating condi-
tions. Keep the manuals accessible to all personnel
involved in installation, operation and maintenance.
The user's personnel are responsible for all matters
regarding safety in the workplace and correct use
of the switchgear.
WARNING
Always follow the instructions in the manual and
respect the rules of good engineering practice
(GEP)! Hazardous voltages can cause serious in-
jury or death! Disconnect the power and earth live
parts before proceeding with any work on the
switchgear. Follow the safety regulations in force in
the place of installation.
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