Schneider Electric EM4000 User Manual

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Carefully observe these safety instructions.

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Use the unit only in accordance with the electrical power rating

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The unit is only to be installed by a qualified electrician

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Initial installation of the unit must be inspected by the local electrical Inspection Authority

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Install the unit in compliance with the following local and national electrical codes:

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Canada: Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1

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United States: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70; US National 

Electrical Code

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Elsewhere: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 364, Part 1-7

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Ensure that the unit is properly earthed

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If the equipment is installed or used in a manner other than that specified in this 
document, it may void your warranty or impair the protection of the equipment.

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Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow 

safe electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E.

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Only qualified electrical workers should install this equipment. Such 

work should be performed only after reading this entire set of 

instructions.

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The equipment must be accessible to authorized personnel only. 

Equipment must be installed in areas where access can be 

restricted.

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NEVER work alone. 

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Before performing visual inspections, tests, or maintenance of this 

equipment, disconnect all sources of electric power. Assume that all 

circuits are live until they have been completely de-energized, 

tested, and tagged. Pay particular attention to the design of the 

power system. Consider all sources of power, including the 

possibility of backfeeding.

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Turn off all power supplying the meter and the equipment in which 

it is installed before working on it.

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Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm that 

all power is off.

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Before closing all covers and doors, carefully inspect the work area 

for tools and objects that may have been left inside the equipment.

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Successful equipment operation requires proper handling, 

installation, and operation. Neglecting fundamental installation 

requirements can lead to personal injury as well as damage to 

electrical equipment or other property.

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NEVER bypass external fusing.

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NEVER short the secondary of a Potential Transformer (PT).

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Always short the secondary of a current transformer prior to 

disconnecting current input loads.