The instructions in this manual are not intended as asubstitute for proper training or adequate experience in thesafe operation of the equipment described. Only competenttechnicians who are familiar with this equipment shouldinstall, 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 safeoperating 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 equipmentsuch as arc flash clothing, safety glasses, face shield, hardhat, rubber gloves, clampstick, hotstick, etc.Following is important safety information. For safeinstallation and operation of this equipment, be sure to readand understand all cautions and warnings.Safety instructionsFollowing are general caution and warning statements thatapply to this equipment. Additional statements, related tospecific tasks and procedures, are located throughoutthe manual.Safety for life!SAFETYFOR LIFE!SAFETYFOR LIFEEaton’s Cooper Power series products meet or exceed all applicable industry standards relating to product safety. Weactively promote safe practices in the use and maintenance of our products through our service literature, instructionaltraining programs, and the continuous efforts of all Eaton 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 aroundhigh voltage lines and equipment, and support our “Safety For Life” mission.Safety informationDANGERHazardous voltage Contact with hazardous voltage willcause death or severe personal injury Follow all locallyapproved safety procedures when working aroundhigh- and low-voltage lines and equipment G103 3WARNINGBefore installing, operating, maintaining, or testing thisequipment, carefully read and understand the contentsof this manual Improper operation, handling ormaintenance can result in death, severe personal injury,and equipment damage G101 0WARNINGThis equipment is not intended to protect humanlife Follow all locally approved procedures and safetypractices when installing or operating this equipmentFailure to comply can result in death, severe personalinjury and equipment damage G102 1WARNINGPower distribution and transmission equipment mustbe properly selected for the intended application Itmust be installed and serviced by competent personnelwho have been trained and understand proper safetyprocedures These instructions are written for suchpersonnel and are not a substitute for adequate trainingand experience in safety procedures Failure to properlyselect, install or maintain power distribution andtransmission equipment can result in death, severepersonal injury, and equipment damage G122 3This manual may contain four types of hazard statements:DANGERIndicates an imminently hazardous situation which,if not avoided, will result in death or serious injuryWARNINGIndicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if notavoided, could result in death or serious injuryCAUTIONIndicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if notavoided, may result in minor or moderate injuryCAUTIONIndicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if notavoided, may result in equipment damage onlyHazard Statement DefinitionsiiiOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MN285018EN May 2017