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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

HD Electric Company is herein referred to either as “HDE” or “Seller” and the customer or person or entity purchasing goods or services (here-
inafter collectively referred to as “Goods”) is referred to as the “Buyer”. These Terms and Conditions, any price list or schedule, quotation, ac-
knowledgment or invoice from HDE relevant to the sale of the Goods and all documents incorporated by specific reference therein, constitute
the complete and exclusive statement of the terms of the agreement governing the sale of Goods by HDE to Buyer. Buyer’s acceptance of the
Goods will manifest Buyer’s assent to these terms and conditions without variation or addition. Any different or additional terms in Buyer’s pur-
chase order or other Buyer documents are hereby objected to. HDE reserves the right in its sole discretion to refuse orders. 

1. PRICES AND TAXES:

Unless a fixed price is quoted, the price at which this order is accepted is subject to adjustment to HDE’s price in

effect at the time of order. Any current or future tax or governmental charge (or increase in same) affecting Seller’s costs or production, sale or
delivery or which Seller is otherwise required to pay or collect in connection with the sale, purchase, delivery, storage, processing, use or con-
sumption of Goods (but excluding any tax on Seller’s net income or profit) shall be for Buyer’s account and shall be added to the price.

2. TERMS OF PAYMENT:

Terms are stated on HDE’s invoice in U.S. currency. HDE shall have the right, among other remedies, either to ter-

minate this agreement or to suspend further performance under this and/or other agreements with the Buyer in the event Buyer fails to make
any payment when due, which other agreements Buyer and Seller hereby amend accordingly, or HDE otherwise deems itself insecure. Buyer
shall be liable for all expenses, including attorneys’ fees, relating to the collection of past due amounts. Should Buyer’s financial responsibility
become unsatisfactory to HDE, cash payments or security satisfactory to HDE may be required by HDE for future deliveries and for the goods
theretofore delivered. If such cash payment or security is not provided, in addition to HDE’s other rights and remedies, HDE may discontinue
deliveries. HDE may apply a finance charge for payments made by credit card.

3. SHIPMENT AND DELIVERY:

Unless otherwise expressly provided, shipments are made F.O.B. HDE’s shipping point. Risk of loss or

damage and responsibility shall pass from HDE to Buyer upon delivery to and receipt by common carrier. Any claims for shortages or damages
suffered in transit are the responsibility of Buyer and shall be submitted by the Buyer directly to the carrier. Shortages or damages must be ac-
knowledged and signed for at the time of delivery. While HDE will use all reasonable commercial efforts to maintain the delivery date(s) ac-
knowledged or quoted by HDE, all shipping dates are approximate and not guaranteed. HDE reserves the right to make partial shipments.
HDE, at its option, shall not be bound to tender delivery of any Goods for which Buyer has not provided shipping instructions. If the shipment
of the Goods is postponed or delayed by Buyer for any reason, Buyer agrees to reimburse HDE for any and all handling and storage costs and
other additional expenses resulting therefrom. All claims for shipping errors, lost shipments or any other discrepancies must be made within
ninety (90) days or they will be disallowed and deemed waived. 

4. HDE LIMITED WARRANTY:

HDE covers its products with a manufacturer’s warranty against defects in material or workmanship for a

period of ten years in the case of Capacitor Controls and in all other circumstances for a period of one year, unless otherwise stated by HDE
in writing.  To take advantage of this warranty, the complete product must be delivered prepaid to HDE or any HDE Authorized Service Center.
This warranty shall not apply to any Goods including but not limited to products which: (a) Have been repaired or altered outside HDE’s factory
(or Authorized Service Center) or in any manner so as, in HDE’s judgment, to affect its serviceability or proper operation; (b) Have been
subjected by persons other than HDE (or Authorized Service Center) to improper handling, operation, maintenance, repair or alteration; and,
(c) Have been subjected to normal wear and tear, misuse, negligence, improper installation or accident. HDE’s obligation under this warranty,
and the Buyer’s exclusive remedy for the breach thereof, shall be limited to, at HDE’s option, repair or replacement of any allegedly defective
Goods or issuance of credit. HDE requires the return of any allegedly defective Goods, transportation prepaid, before honoring any claim. All
returned Goods are subject to inspection, and if examination does not disclose any defect covered by this warranty, replacement of such Goods
or issuance of credit for same will not be approved.
THE  FOREGOING  CONSTITUTES  HDE’S  SOLE  WARRANTY  RESPONSIBILITY  AND  BUYER’S  EXCLUSIVE  REMEDY  WHETHER
SOUNDING IN TORT, CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS
AGREEMENT. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHETHER OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE.  No employee, agent, dealer, or other person is authorized to give any warranty on behalf of
HDE. This warranty extends only to persons or organizations who purchase the Goods from HDE for resale.

5. LIMITATION OF REMEDY AND LIABILITY: THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER
SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR, CORRECTION, REPLACEMENT OR CREDIT UNDER SECTION 4. HDE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
DAMAGES CAUSED BY DELAY IN PERFORMANCE, AND IN NO EVENT, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE CLAIM OR CAUSE
OF ACTION (WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, INFRINGEMENT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OTHER TORT OR OTHERWISE),
SHALL HDE’S LIABILITY TO BUYER AND/OR ITS CUSTOMERS EXCEED THE PRICE PAID BY BUYER FOR THE SPECIFIC GOODS
GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION, AND BUYER SHALL INDEMNIFY HDE FOR ANY DAMAGES IN EXCESS
THEREOF. BUYER AGREES THAT IN NO EVENT SHALL HDE’S LIABILITY TO BUYER AND/OR ITS CUSTOMERS INCLUDE SPECIAL,
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, RE-
SALE OR USE OF THE GOODS, WHICH ARE WAIVED BY BUYER AND AS TO WHICH BUYER SHALL INDEMNIFY HDE. 

The term

“consequential damages” shall include, but not be limited to, loss of anticipated profits, business interruption, loss of use of revenue, cost of
capital or loss of or damage to property, equipment, or data, or loss of reputation. Further, Buyer shall indemnify and hold HDE harmless from
any liability to Buyer, Buyer’s employees, workers, contractors or any other persons arising out of Buyer’s, and any other persons’, use of the
Goods. All instructions and warnings supplied by HDE will be passed on to those persons who use the Goods. HDE’s Goods are to be used
in their recommended applications and all warning labels adhered to the Goods by HDE shall be left intact. It is impossible to eliminate all risks
associated with the use of the Goods. Risks of serious injury or death, including risks associated with electrocution, arcing and thermal burns,
are inherent in work in and around energized electrical systems. Such risks arise from the wide variety of electrical systems and equipment to
which Goods may be applied, the manner of use or application, weather and environmental conditions or other unknown factors, all of which
are beyond the control of HDE. HDE does not agree to be an insurer of these risks, and shall have no liability for any claims arising from such
risks. WHEN YOU BUY OR USE THESE PRODUCTS, YOU AGREE TO ACCEPT THESE RISKS.

6. EXCUSE OF PERFORMANCE (FORCE MAJEURE):

HDE shall not be liable for delays in performance or for non-performance due to acts

of God; acts of Buyer; war; fire; flood; weather; sabotage; strikes, labor disputes, civil disturbances or riots; governmental requests, restrictions,
allocations, laws, regulations, orders or actions; unavailability of or delays in transportation; default of suppliers; or unforeseen circumstances
or events beyond HDE’s reasonable control. Deliveries or other performance may be suspended for an appropriate period or cancelled by
HDE upon notice to Buyer in the event of any of the foregoing, but the balance of this agreement shall otherwise remain unaffected. If HDE de-
termines that its ability to supply the total demand for the Goods, or to obtain material used directly or indirectly in the manufacture of the Goods,
is hindered, limited or made impracticable due to causes set forth herein, HDE may allocate its available supply of the Goods or such material
(without obligation to acquire other supplies of any such Goods or materials) among itself and its purchasers on such basis as HDE determines
to be equitable without liability for any failure of performance which may result therefrom.

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Summary of Contents for V-WATCH

Page 1: ...her Patents Pending Operating Instruction Manual V WATCH PERSONAL VOLTAGE DETECTOR Making the Invisible Visible 1475 Lakeside Drive Waukegan Illinois 60085 U S A 847 473 4980 fax 847 473 4981 website www HDElectricCompany com ...

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Page 3: ...USE 14 15 HOW TO WEAR IT 16 WHEN AND HOW TO USE IT 16 18 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 19 20 WARNING DISTANCE CHARTS 21 22 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE 23 24 For the latest information on V Watch Personal Voltage Detectors including product updates and technical information visit our website at HDElectricCompany com V WATCH PERSONAL VOLTAGE DETECTOR Operating Instruction Manual ...

Page 4: ...rs and power distribution equipment It is a small pocket size device worn on the outside of the clothing or other protective gear by users operating near power lines or high voltage equipment It provides an extra level of safety for personnel trained in the use and application while working on or near high voltage systems 4 ...

Page 5: ...edge and tall wet grass The detector will not find cables buried under the ground The ground is a conductor and will block electric fields Insulation on a wire does not block the electric field and does not affect warning distances Underground primary cables are both insulated AND shielded The shield is a conductor is grounded and will block the electric field Molded cable terminators such as elbo...

Page 6: ...he V Watch detector Always use proper high voltage procedures for testing and grounding Because the human body is a good electrical conductor electric fields are distorted or blocked by the body Thus positioning of the detector on the body and its location relative to the voltage source can have a large effect on its sensitivity to electric fields Grounded equipment can appear to be live in close ...

Page 7: ...or underground cable When the detector is closed it will not detect or warn of nearby high voltage Always use proper high voltage procedures including personal protective equipment when working near or around high voltage equipment or conductors Never contact high voltage Always use proper high voltage procedures for testing and grounding Do not rely on the V Watch Personal Voltage Detector as you...

Page 8: ...tage electric field A steady alternating tone and flashing lights indicates very close proximity to high voltage and the need for extreme caution This variable beeping rate helps the user to determine if they are approaching the high voltage source or moving away from it to safety The detector tests itself automatically each time it is opened A successful self test is confirmed by a series of tone...

Page 9: ...ide a warning This power line lying on the ground sets up a high voltage field surrounding the conductor that the detector will sense and warn the user The detector is designed to be worn on the body and it measures the electrical fields typically found in close proximity to the body Because the human body is a good electrical conductor electric fields are distorted or even blocked by the body Thu...

Page 10: ...ed to 3 feet or less If the user bends over from the waist to reach towards an energized high voltage terminal the warning distance may also be significantly reduced In both cases the high conductivity of the body acts as a shield to conduct the electric field around the detector The V Watch Personal Voltage Detector measures only the strength of the electric field It cannot directly measure dista...

Page 11: ...ve A metal fence or a growing hedge can cause a distortion of the electric field under these lines and result in high electric field strength near the ground The V Watch Personal Voltage Detector will provide an early warning of high electric fields but not all fields are directly caused by nearby energized objects To prevent the detector from issuing too many false alarms it should not be used or...

Page 12: ...s from transient voltages the detector has a built in time delay and may take up to one second to emit an alarm warning of high voltage For this reason a user running towards an energized high voltage source may find the warning distance reduced 12 ...

Page 13: ...nt phases in close proximity will also reduce warning distances due to field cancellation effects Wearing the V Watch Personal Voltage Detector in environments such as substations or under transmission lines may result in the detector alarming continuously Be aware of unique conditions that may be present around three phase delta systems Unlike grounded Y systems a single phase of a delta system c...

Page 14: ...rom service and contact the factory to arrange for repair The detector should always be worn facing any potential high voltage electricity Wear the detector in 14 outage and the delta system can continue to operate with this grounded phase If this phase is grounded as a result of a downed conductor or other storm damage it may be grounded only temporarily and could become reenergized if moved or d...

Page 15: ...ay from all other large metal objects such as belt buckles tool belts or electronic items such as radios pagers cell phones or any other electrical devices which may interfere with the detector The detector will emit a series of beeps and flashing lights when it detects high voltage It will beep and flash faster as it gets closer to high voltage Very rapid beeping and flashing or a constant altern...

Page 16: ...rt front or safety vest WHEN AND HOW TO USE IT The V Watch Personal Voltage Detector can be used anytime anyplace and for any reason The decision of when to use it is made by the user and by your company s safety and work practices When used properly the detector can provide an additional warning to users exposed or working around energized high voltage electricity and equipment Awareness of the p...

Page 17: ...hts slowly as an electric field is first detected and will then beep faster increasing to a steady alternating tone and flashing lights if the user continues to approach the source of the high voltage electric field A steady alternating tone and flashing lights indicates the need for extreme caution as the source of the high voltage electric field is close 17 ...

Page 18: ...tric fields when it is closed BATTERY REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS A low battery is indicated by red flashing lights and a slow alternating tone Always replace all three AAA batteries at the same time either three alkaline or three lithium types as specified below To access the battery compartment turn the V Watch detector off by pushing the top down The battery compartment is on the back of the unit ...

Page 19: ...ep The detector will only detect AC voltage Do not use below 2400 Volts TYPICAL WARNING DISTANCE 7 feet 2 13m from a 4kV AC conductor OPERATING FREQUENCY 50Hz 60Hz BATTERY Three AAA alkaline batteries ANSI 24A IEC LR03 or lithium ANSI 24 LF IECFR03 Life 2 years in storage six months of continuous use BEEPER SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL 100 db WEIGHT WITH BATTERY 7 97 oz 226g DIMENSIONS Closed 5 53 14 0cm ...

Page 20: ... F to 120 F 29 C to 49 C HUMIDITY 95 to 49 C non condensing OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II Non contact POLLUTION DEGREE PD4 MANUFACTURING LOCATION HD Electric Company Waukegan IL 60085 USA ACCESSORIES V Watch Personal Voltage Detectors come standard with three AAA lithium batteries padded carrying bag and instruction manual 20 ...

Page 21: ...lators It is energized from behind and the indicated voltage is line to ground For this test the V Watch Detector was worn on the shirt front as pictured Warning distances will be reduced slightly if it is worn on the belt and will be reduced substantially if an arm is extended toward the energized source or if the user approaches the energized source backwards Nominal warning distance 1 ft x 1 ft...

Page 22: ...ong and 30 inches above the ground on insulators It is energized from behind and the indicated voltage is line to ground For this test the V Watch Detector was worn on the shirt front as pictured Warning distances will be reduced slightly if it is worn on the belt and will be reduced substantially if an arm is extended toward the energized source or if the user approaches the energized source back...

Page 23: ... improper installation or accident HDE s obligation under this warranty and the Buyer s exclusive remedy for the breach thereof shall be limited to at HDE s option repair or replacement of any allegedly defective Goods or issuance of credit HDE requires the return of any allegedly defective Goods transportation prepaid before honoring any claim All returned Goods are subject to inspection and if e...

Page 24: ...ll be binding unless hereafter made in writing and signed by Seller No modification shall be effected by HDE s receipt or acceptance of Buyer s purchase orders shipping instruction forms of other documentation containing terms at variance with or in addition to those set forth herein all of which are objected to by HDE Any such modifications or additional terms are specifically rejected by HDE No ...

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