GE 994-0089 user manual Before You Start, Safety Precautions

GE Energy

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Before You Start

Before you begin installing and using the D400, review the information in this chapter, including the following topics:

•Safety precautions

•Product overview

•Product specifications

•Storage recommendations

Read and thoroughly understand this guide before installing and operating the unit. Save these instructions for later use and reference.

Warning! Failure to observe these instructions may result in serious injury or death.

1.1Safety Precautions

Follow all safety precautions and instructions in this manual.

Only qualified personnel should work on the D400. Maintenance personnel should be familiar with the technology and the hazards associated with electrical equipment.

•Never work alone.

•Before performing visual inspections, tests, or maintenance on this equipment, isolate or disconnect all hazardous live circuits and sources of electric power. Assume that all circuits are live until they have been completely de-energized, tested, and tagged. Pay particular attention to the design of the power system. Consider all sources of power, including the possibility of back feed.

•Turn off all power supplying the equipment in which the D400 is to be installed before installing and wiring the D400.

•Beware of potential hazards and wear personal protective equipment.

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