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Technical Data
MN019001EN
Effective November 2015
Bussmann series
PV Combiner box
EATON
www.eaton.com
Introduction
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Specifications are subject to change without notice. Every attempt
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for any damages, caused by reliance on the material presented,
including, but not limited to, omissions, typographical errors, arith-
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Signal words used in this manual
The signal words “DANGER,” “WARNING,” “CAUTION” and
“NOTICE” (along with their assigned symbol) throughout this
manual indicate the degree of hazard the user may encounter.
These symbols and words are defined as:
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DANGER
INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, WILL
RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
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WARNING
INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, COULD
RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
m
CAUTION
INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, COULD
RESULT IN MINOR OR MODERATE INJURY.
NOTICE
INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, COULD
RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Skilled worker defi nitions
The following definitions apply as electrically instructed, skilled or
competent people. Where in this manual an instructed, skilled or
competent person is referred to, it is intended that they meet the
description provided below for that definition.
Electrically instructed person
Person adequately advised or supervised by electrically skilled
persons to enable him or her to perceive risks and to avoid
hazards which electricity can create.
Electrically skilled person
Person with relevant education and experience to enable him or her
to perceive risks and to avoid hazards which electricity can create.
Skills of qualifi ed persons
A skilled person must possess the following:
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Knowledge of the subject equipment and the hazards involved
with their application, use, administration and maintenance
•
Training and authorization to de-energise, clear, ground and tag
circuits and equipment in accordance with established safety
practices
•
Training in the proper care and use of personal protective equip-
ment such as rubber gloves, hard hat, safety glasses or face
shields. Arc-flashing clothing, etc. in accordance with estab-
lished safety practices
•
Trained to render first aid
•
Has received safety training to recognise and avoid the
hazards involved
•
The skills and knowledge pertaining to the construction and
operation of this equipment and its installation
Competent person
Person having appropriate training, skill, knowledge and experi-
ence to prevent danger or injury arising from work within the
scope of the Regulations.
Safety precautions
It is assumed the combiner box user will follow standard safety
precautions for working in an electrical environment. For more
information on safety precautions and procedures, consult the
following sources:
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC): www.iec.ch.
Safety according to the International Electrotechnical Commission
(IEC): http://www.iec.ch/about/values/safety.htm
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): www.nfpa.org.
