Schneider Electric EM4000 manual Safety Precautions, Electrical Standards Compliance

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930-134-01-A.00

PowerLogicTM Series EM4000

11/2013

Installation Guide

 

 

Safety Precautions

Carefully observe these safety instructions.

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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