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Safety Information
IMPROPER HANDLING, INSTALLATION, OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE
EQUIPMENT MAY CAUSE IMMEDIATE HAZARDS WHICH WILL LIKELY RESULT IN SERIOUS
PERSONNEL INJURY OR DEATH.
The equipment covered by this publication must be handled, installed, operated and maintained
by qualified persons who understand any hazards involved and are thoroughly trained in the
handling, installation, operation and maintenance of high voltage transmission and distribution
equipment. These instructions are meant for only such Qualified Persons. They are not intended
to be a substitute for adequate training and experience in safety procedures for this type of
equipment.
A Qualified Person is one who is trained in and has skills necessary:
•to read and comprehend this instruction book – understanding that these instructions are
general in nature
•to accept personal responsibility to prepare and maintain an intrinsically safe work
environment and maintain control of the work site to safeguard all persons present
•to develop and implement a proper rigging, lifting, and installation plan along with all safety
precautions required to insure safe and proper lifting and installation of the equipment.
•to distinguish between energized and non energized parts
•to determine proper approach distances to energized parts
•to properly work with and around energized or de-energized equipment that may be
pressurized with gas
•for proper use of personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials,
insulated tools for working near energized and /or pressurized electrical equipment
•to recognize and take necessary precautions for the unique and dynamic conditions of site
and specialized equipment to maintain a safe
work environment during handling,
installation, operation, and maintenance of high voltage switching equipment
The instructions in this manual are general guidelines for this type of equipment and not specific
to the equipment supplied. Portions of it may not be applicable or may not have complete
instructions for your specific equipment.
If you do not understand any part of these instructions or need assistance, contact Southern States
Service Division at 770-946-4562 during normal business hours (8:00am – 4:30pm EST, M-F) or
770-946-4565 after normal business hours.
