3WARNINGMake sure that the specified electricalratings are not exceeded under switchgearoperating conditions. Keep the manualsaccessible to all personnel involved ininstallation, operation and maintenance.The user’s personnel are responsible for allmatters regarding safety in the workplaceand correct use of the switchgear.SafetyWARNINGAlways follow the instructions in themanual and respect the rules of goodengineering practice (GEP)! Hazardousvoltages can cause serious injury or death!Disconnect the power and earth live partsbefore proceeding with any work on theapparatus. Follow the safety regulations inforce in the place of installation.Contact us!If you have any further questions about this manual, our fieldservice team will be pleased to help. See the backside of thismanual for contact information.For your safety!• Strictly follow this manual.• Only install switchgear in indoor conditions suitable forelectrical equipment.• Ensure that installation, operation and maintenance is onlycarried out by professional electricians.• Comply fully with the standards in force (IEC or local), theconnection conditions of the local power utility and theapplicable safety at work regulations.• Observe the relevant information in the manual for all actionsinvolving the switchgear.• For use of the circuit-breaker, refer to the instruction booklet.Skilled personnelAll the installation, putting into service, running and mainte-nance operations must be carried out by skilled personnel within-depth knowledge of the apparatus.When carrying out any maintenance work, the regulations inthe country of installation must be strictly complied with.Maintenance work must only be performed in a professionalway by trained personnel familiar with the characteristics ofthe switchgear, in accordance with all the relevant IEC safetyregulations and those of other technical authorities, alsorespecting other overriding instructions. It is recommendedthat ABB service personnel be called in to perform the servicingand repair work.Crucial informationPay special attention to the information shown in the manual bythe following symbol:After this symbol there are four different indications whichexplain the possible type of injuries or damage which may becaused when the instructions, including recommended safetyprecautions, are not followed.• DANGER - identifies the most serious and immediatehazards which can result in serious personal injury ordeath• WARNING - identifies hazards or unsafe practices whichcan result in serious personal injury or death• CAUTION - identifies hazards or unsafe practices whichcan result in minor personal injury or product or propertydamage• NOTE - identifies important procedures or requirementsthat, if not followed, can result in product or propertydamages