Schneider Electric EM4000 Marine Instruments User Manual


 
930-134-01-A.00 PowerLogic
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Series EM4000
11/2013 Installation Guide
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Safety Precautions
Carefully observe these safety instructions.
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.
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.