Cooper McGraw-Edison VR-32 - Safety Information; Safety Instructions; Hazard Statement Definitions

McGraw-Edison VR-32 Regulator and CL-5 Series Control
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The instructions in this manual are not intended as a
substitute for proper training or adequate experience in
the safe operation of the equipment described. Only
competent technicians who are familiar with this
equipment should install, operate, and service it.
A competent technician has these qualifications:
• Is thoroughly familiar with these instructions.
• Is trained in industry-accepted high-and low-voltage
safe operating practices and procedures.
• Is trained and authorized to energize, de-energize,
clear, and ground power distribution equipment.
• Is trained in the care and use of protective
equipment such as flash clothing, safety glasses,
face shield, hard hat, rubber gloves, hotstick, etc.
Following is important safety information. For safe
installation and operation of this equipment, be sure to
read and understand all cautions and warnings.
Safety Instructions
Following are general caution and warning statements
that apply to this equipment. Additional statements,
related to specific tasks and procedures, are located
throughout the manual.
Hazard Statement Definitions
This manual may contain these four types of hazard
statements:
DANGER: Indicates an imminently haz-
ardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially haz-
ardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazard-
ous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situ-
ation which, if not avoided, may result in equip-
ment damage only.
SAFETY FOR LIFE
Cooper Power Systems products meet or exceed all applicable industry standards relating to product safety. We
actively promote safe practices in the use and maintenance of our products through our service literature, instructional
training programs, and the continuous efforts of all Cooper Power Systems employees involved in product design,
manufacture, marketing, and service.
We strongly urge that you always follow all locally approved safety procedures and safety instructions when working
around high voltage lines and equipment and support our “Safety For Life” mission.
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: Before installing, operating,
maintaining, or testing this equipment, carefully
read and understand the contents of this manual.
Improper operation, handling or maintenance can
result in death, severe personal injury, and equipment
damage.
WARNING: This equipment is not intended to
protect human life. Follow all locally approved
procedures and safety practices when installing or
operating this equipment. Failure to comply may
result in death, severe personal injury and equipment
damage.
DANGER: Hazardous voltage. Contact with
hazardous voltage will cause death or severe
personal injury. Follow all locally approved safety
procedures when working around high voltage lines
and equipment.
WARNING: Power distribution equipment
must be selected for the intended application. It
must be installed and serviced by competent
personnel who have been trained and understand
proper safety procedures. These instructions are
written for such personnel and are not a substitute for
adequate training and experience in safety pro-
cedures. Failure to properly select, install or maintain
this equipment can result in death, severe personal
injury, and equipment damage.