Schneider Electric E4800 manual Safety Precautions, Injury, Electrical Standards Compliance

PowerLogicTM EM4800 Series		930-110-01-B.00
Safety Precautions		04/2011
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS	Carefully observe these safety instructions.
		DANGER
		HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
		• Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow
		safe electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E.
		• Only qualified electrical workers should install this equipment. Such
		work should be performed only after reading this entire set of
		instructions.
		• The equipment must be accessible to authorized personnel only.
		Equipment must be installed in areas where access can be
		restricted.
		• NEVER work alone.
		• Before performing visual inspections, tests, or maintenance of this
		equipment, disconnect all 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 backfeeding.
		• Turn off all power supplying the meter and the equipment in which
		it is installed before working on it.
		• Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm that
		all power is off.
		• Before closing all covers and doors, carefully inspect the work area
		for tools and objects that may have been left inside the equipment.
		• Successful equipment operation requires proper handling,
		installation, and operation. Neglecting fundamental installation
		requirements can lead to personal injury as well as damage to
		electrical equipment or other property.
		• NEVER bypass external fusing.
		• NEVER short the secondary of a Potential Transformer (PT).
		• Always short the secondary of a current transformer prior to
		disconnecting current input loads.
		Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious
		injury.
Electrical Standards Compliance	•	Use the unit only in accordance with the electrical power rating
	•	The unit is only to be installed by a qualified electrician
	•	Initial installation of the unit must be inspected by the local electrical
		Inspection Authority
	•	Install the unit in compliance with the following local and national
		electrical codes:
		• Canada: Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1
		• United States: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70; US
		National Electrical Code
		• Elsewhere: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 364,
		Part 1-7
	•	Ensure that the unit is properly earthed
	•	If the equipment is installed or used in a manner other than that
		specified in this document, it may void your warranty or impair the
		protection of the equipment.

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