1Safety for lifeCooper Power Systems products meet or exceed all applicableindustry standards relating to product safety. We actively promotesafe practices in the use and maintenance of our products throughour service literature, instructional training programs, and thecontinuous efforts of all Cooper Power Systems employeesinvolved in product design, manufacture, marketing, and service.We strongly urge that you always follow all locally approved safetyprocedures and safety instructions when working around highvoltage lines and equipment and support our “Safety For Life”mission.Safety informationThe instructions in this manual are not intended as a substitute forproper training or adequate experience in the safe operation of theequipment described. Only competent technicians who arefamiliar 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 safeoperating practices and procedures.• Is trained and authorized to energize, de-energize, clear, andground power distribution equipment.• Is trained in the care and use of protective equipment such asflash clothing, safety glasses, face shield, hard hat, rubbergloves, hotstick, etc.Following is important safety information. For safe installation andoperation of this equipment, be sure to read and understand allcautions and warnings.Hazard statement definitionsThis manual may contain four types of hazard statements:DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situationwhich, if not avoided, will result in death or seriousinjury.WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situationwhich, if not avoided, could result in death or seriousinjury.CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situationwhich, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderateinjury.CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situationwhich, if not avoided, may result in equipment damageonly.Safety instructionsFollowing are general caution and warning statements that applyto this equipment. Additional statements, related to specific tasksand procedures, are located throughout the manual.NOVA® 15i, NOVA 27i, and NOVA 38i; Three-phasemicroprocessor-controlled; installation and operationinstructions (S280-43-1)Instructional Literature IL0104001EEffective January 2017Hazardous voltage. Contact with hazardous voltage will cause death orsevere personal injury. Follow all locally approved safety procedureswhen working around high- and low-voltage lines and equipment.DANGERBefore installing, operating, maintaining, or testing this equipment,carefully read and understand the contents of this manual. Improperoperation, handling or maintenance can result in death, severe personalinjury, and equipment amage.WARNINGThis equipment is not intended to protect human life. Follow all locallyapproved procedures and safety practices when installing or operatingthis equipment. Failure to comply can result in death, severe personalinjury and equipment damage.WARNINGPower distribution and transmission equipment must be properlyselected for the intended application. It must be installed and serviced bycompetent personnel who have been trained and understand propersafety procedures. These instructions are written for such personnel andare not a substitute for adequate training and experience in safetyprocedures. Failure to properly select, install, or maintain powerdistribution and transmission equipment can result in death, severepersonal injury, and equipment damage.WARNING