S&C Vista SD - Introduction; Qualified Persons; Instruction Sheet Guidance

2 S&C Instruction Sheet 695-505
Qualified Persons
WARNING
The equipment covered by this publication must be installed, operated, and main-
tained by qualified persons who are knowledgeable in the installation, operation,
and maintenance of underground electric power distribution equipment along with
the associated hazards. A qualified person is one who is trained and competent in:
• The skills and techniques necessary to distinguish exposed live parts from nonlive parts
of electrical equipment
• The skills and techniques necessary to determine the proper approach distances
corresponding to the voltages to which the qualified person will be exposed
• The proper use of the special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment,
insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools for working on or near
exposed energized parts of electrical equipment
These instructions are intended only for such qualified persons. They are not
intended to be a substitute for adequate training and experience in safety proce-
dures for this type of equipment.
Read this
Instruction Sheet
N OTICE
Thoroughly and carefully read this instruction sheet and all materials included in
the product’s S&C Instruction Handbook before installing or operating your S&C
Vista SD Underground Distribution Switchgear. Familiarize yourself with the Safety
Information and Safety Precautions on pages 4 through 8. The latest version
of this publication is available online in PDF format at sandc.com/en/support/
product-literature/.
Instruction sheets covering the installation and operation of S&C Vista SD Underground
Distribution Switchgear are included in the “Installation and Operation Information
Kit” provided with each switchgear assembly. A catalog dimensional drawing showing
cable-locating and anchor-bolt dimensions is also provided in the information kit. All
personnel involved with the installation and operation of the gear should be thoroughly
familiar with the contents of the kit.
This instruction sheet covers the installation of S&C Vista SD Underground
Distribution Switchgear. Along with this instruction sheet are copies of:
1. S&C Instruction Sheet 695-510, “S&C Vista® SD Underground Distribution Switchgear:
Operation.”
2. S&C Instruction Sheet 695-590, “S&C Vista® SD Underground Distribution Switchgear:
Inspection Recommendations.”
3. Reference drawings detailing the installation of cable support brackets and wiring
diagrams for the current transformers (provided if the switchgear assemblies contain
at least one fault interrupter) and the auxiliary contacts (provided if the switchgear
assemblies contain at least one factory-installed motor operator or if catalog number
sufx “–Sx” has been specied, where “x” is the way on which the auxiliary contacts
are installed).
A variety of optional features are available for S&C Vista SD Underground Distribution
Switchgear. The catalog number stamped on the nameplate affixed to the unit is suffixed
with letter-number combinations applicable to the gear furnished.
Introduction