Schneider Electric E4800 User Manual
PowerLogic
TM
EM4800 Series
930-110-01-B.00
Safety Precautions
04/2011
© 201
Schneider Electric All Rights Reserved
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Carefully observe these safety instructions.
Electrical Standards Compliance
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Use the unit only in accordance with the electrical power rating
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The unit is only to be installed by a qualified electrician
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Initial installation of the unit must be inspected by the local electrical
Inspection Authority
Inspection Authority
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Install the unit in compliance with the following local and national
electrical codes:
electrical codes:
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Canada: Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1
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United States: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70; US
National Electrical Code
National Electrical Code
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Elsewhere: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 364,
Part 1-7
Part 1-7
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Ensure that the unit is properly earthed
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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.
specified in this document, it may void your warranty or impair the
protection of the equipment.
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
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Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow
safe electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E.
safe electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E.
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Only qualified electrical workers should install this equipment. Such
work should be performed only after reading this entire set of
instructions.
work should be performed only after reading this entire set of
instructions.
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The equipment must be accessible to authorized personnel only.
Equipment must be installed in areas where access can be
restricted.
Equipment must be installed in areas where access can be
restricted.
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NEVER work alone.
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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.
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.
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Turn off all power supplying the meter and the equipment in which
it is installed before working on it.
it is installed before working on it.
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Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm that
all power is off.
all power is off.
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Before closing all covers and doors, carefully inspect the work area
for tools and objects that may have been left inside the equipment.
for tools and objects that may have been left inside the equipment.
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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.
installation, and operation. Neglecting fundamental installation
requirements can lead to personal injury as well as damage to
electrical equipment or other property.
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NEVER bypass external fusing.
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NEVER short the secondary of a Potential Transformer (PT).
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Always short the secondary of a current transformer prior to
disconnecting current input loads.
disconnecting current input loads.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious
injury.
injury.