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Introduction and

Introduction

The RL family of low voltage AC power circuit breakers is

designed  to  meet  all  applicable  ANSI,  NEMA  and  IEEE
standards.  Successful  application  and  operation  of  this
equipment  depends  as  much  upon  proper  installation  and
maintenance  by  the  user  as  it  does  upon  careful  design  and
manufacture  by Siemens.

The purpose of this Instruction Manual is to assist the user in
developing safe and efficient procedures for the installation,
maintenance and use of the equipment.

Contact the nearest Siemens representative if any additional
Information is desired.

Qualified Person

· _,

·A DANGER

Hazardous voltages and high-speed moving
parts.

Will

cause death, serious personal injury or

property

damage.

electnc.;l

shock. bums

and entanglement

moving

rts

this equipment

must

installed,

operated and

ma1ntained

only by qualified persons

thoroughty fam'�1ar w1th

the

equipment

instruction

manuals

and dr2'Nings

Read

and

understand this

instruction

manu;,l before

using the equipment

For the purpose of this manual and product labels a

Qualified

Person

is one who

familiar with the installation,

construction or operation

of the

equipment and the hazards

involved.

In addition,

thi5

person has the following

qualifications:

Training and authorization

energize, de-energize, clear,

ground and tag circuits and equipment in accordance with
established safety practices.

Training in the proper care and use of protective

equipment such as rubber

gloves,

hard hat, safety glasses,

face shields, flash clothing. etc.. in accordance with
established safety procedures.

Training in rendering first aid.

Signal Words

The signal words

"Danger", "Warning"

and

"Caution"

used in this manual indicate the degree of hazard that maybe
encountered by the user. These words are defined as follows:

Danger

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which,

if not avoided,

will

result in death or serious injury.

Warning-

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,

if not avoided,

could

result in death or serious injury.

Caution -

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,

if not �voided,

may

result in minor or moderate injury.

Dangerous Procedures
In addition to other procedures described in this manual

as dangerous, user personnel must adhere to the
following:

Always work on de-energized equipment. Always

de-energize a breaker, and remove it from the
switchgear before performing any tests,
maintenance or repair.

Always discharge energy from closing and opening
(tripping) springs before performing maintenance

on circuit breakers.

Always let an interlock device or safety mechanism
perform its function without forcing or defeating
the device.

Field Service Operation

Siemens  can  provide  competent,  well-trained  Field  Service
Representatives  to  provide  technical  guidance  and  advisory
assistance  for  the  installation,  overhaul,  repair  and
maintenance  of  Siemens  equipment,  processes  and  systems.

Contact regional service centers, sales offices or the factory

for details, or telephone Siemens Field Service at

1-800-241-

4453.

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