ABB Operating instructions for POLIM
©
-D surge arrester
Doc. 1HC0010173 AB EN 5
2.2. Basic safety precautions
2.2.1. Product safety
The POLIM
®
-D has been constructed using state-of-the-art technology and offi-
cially recognised safety-related rules. Danger to life and health of the user or third
parties could arise or damage of the POLIM
®
-D and other property could occur
while the POLIM
®
-D is in use, however.
X The POLIM
®
-D is only to be used when it is in technically sound condition, for
the intended purpose, and with safety and the possible dangers in mind while
observing the operating instructions.
X Keep the operating instructions intact and fully readable, and store them in
such a way that they are accessible to operating personnel at all times.
X Decommission and replace overloaded or damaged POLIM
®
-D units.
2.2.2. Personnel-related measures
X Train personnel in professional and safe working with high-voltage technology.
X Train and instruct personnel in working on the POLIM
®
-D using the operating
instructions.
X Personnel being trained, instructed or provided with general education may
only work with the POLIM
®
-D under constant supervision by an experienced
high-voltage technology professional.
2.2.3. Organisational measures
X Observe all safety- and danger-related information regarding the POLIM
®
-D.
X The safety rules of the owner of the high- and medium-voltage system and all
regulations of the respective national safety authorities are to be observed.
X Only trained and instructed professionals may be authorised.
X Clearly assign areas of responsibility for working with the POLIM
®
-D. Make
them known and adhere to them.
X Only personnel who have read and understood the operating instructions, es-
pecially the "Basic safety precautions" section may be allowed to carry out ac-
tivities with the POLIM
®
-D.
X Check to ensure that work is being performed in a safety-conscious way with
awareness of possible dangers and while observing the operating instructions.
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