GE MI-869 User Manual

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
869 MOTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM – INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1–31
General Cautions and Warnings
The following general safety precautions and warnings apply.
CAUTION:
Before attempting to use the equipment, it is important that all danger and caution
indicators are reviewed.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer or functions
abnormally, proceed with caution. Otherwise, the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired and can result in impaired operation and injury.
CAUTION:
Hazardous voltages can cause shock, burns or death.
CAUTION:
Installation/service personnel must be familiar with general device test practices,
electrical awareness and safety precautions must be followed.
Before performing visual inspections, tests, or periodic maintenance on this device or
associated circuits, isolate or disconnect all hazardous live circuits and sources of
electric power.
Failure to shut equipment off prior to removing the power connections could expose
you to dangerous voltages causing injury or death.
Ensure that all connections to the product are correct so as to avoid accidental risk of
shock and/or fire, for example from high voltage connected to low voltage terminals.
Follow the requirements of this manual, including adequate wiring size and type,
terminal torque settings, voltage, current magnitudes applied, and adequate isolation/
clearance in external wiring from high to low voltage circuits.
Use the device only for its intended purpose and application.
Ensure that all ground paths are un-compromised for safety purposes during device
operation and service.
All recommended equipment that should be grounded and must have a reliable and
un-compromised grounding path for safety purposes, protection against
electromagnetic interference and proper device operation.
Equipment grounds should be bonded together and connected to the facility’s main
ground system for primary power.
Keep all ground leads as short as possible.
In addition to the safety precautions mentioned all electrical connections made must
respect the applicable local jurisdiction electrical code.
It is recommended that a field external switch, circuit breaker be connected near the
equipment as a means of power disconnect. The external switch or circuit breaker is
selected in accordance with the power rating.
This product itself is not Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). However, it can be used
in the computation of site specific Arc Flash analysis when the arc flash option is
ordered. If a new appropriate Hazard Reduction Category code for the installation is
determined, user should follow the cautions mentioned in the arc flash installation
section.

GE MI-869 Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	MI-869
Category	Protection Device
Language	English