Introdution; Safety Considerations - WEG ABW16 Manual De Instrucciones

1 IntroDutIon

1.1 SAFety ConSIDerAtIonS

Carefully read this manual before performing installation and operation of the circuit breaker.
This manual was conceived specifically for providing installation, operation and maintenance
instructions for the ABW open circuit breakers. Nevertheless, it is that it does not cover all
possible contingencies, variations or details that may arise during installation, operation
and maintenance of the circuit breaker. In case of questions, get in touch with WEG.
The information contained here is generic and does not apply to special situations, and
furthermore does not take away the user's responsibility in proceeding with correct
application, installation, operation and maintenance of the circuit breaker.
WEG reserves the right of proceeding with any alterations in specifications contained here
and in promoting improvements at any time, without advance notice.
There being differences between the information contained in this publication and the
content of the drawings, supplementary material, or both, the latter items will prevail.
Qualified professionals
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Only qualified professionals may perform installation, operation and maintenance of this
equipment. These professionals must also be trained and authorized to:
Energize, de-energize, disconnect, ground and identify circuits and electrical equipment
in accordance with current norms and practices;
Use personal and collective protective equipment in accordance with current safety norms
and practices;
Provide first aid.
Alert Messages
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Throughout this manual, various alert messages are presented to call the attention of the
user to potential risks or provide additional information that clarifies or simplifies a certain
procedure.
These messages are identified in the following way:
HAZArD!
Indicates procedures that surely involve high risks to the user. Failure to
observe this warning may cause serious injury or death.
AttentIon!
Indicates procedures that involve some risk to the user. Failure to observe
this warning may also cause serious injury or death.
AttentIon!
Indicates procedures that involve some risk of damage to the equipment.
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