Howard Medium Power Substation - Manual (Page 2)

Document 2.4.06, Revision 4
June 2013 Medium Power Substation Transformers
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Read these instructions carefully before proceeding with installation, operation, or maintenance of this equipment.
Medium power transformers contain extremely hazardous voltages. To prevent death, serious personal injury, or property
damage, all information in these instructions should be read and observed. Safe use of this equipment is dependent
on proper installation, operation, and maintenance procedures.
Certain information in this manual is marked with the words DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. DANGER indicates an
imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death, serious personal injury, and property damage.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death, serious personal
injury, and property damage. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate personal injury, and property damage.
Personnel should not attempt to service this equipment until it has been completely de-energized and all high-voltage
and low-voltage bushing terminals have been properly grounded.
Only qualified personnel should install, maintain, and operate this equipment. Qualified personnel are those who are
trained in the installation, maintenance, and operation of high-voltage equipment; trained in the proper use of protective
equipment (such as rubber gloves, safety glasses, protective clothing, hard hats, etc.); and trained in appropriate first
aid procedures.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions contained herein are intended to be a general guide for the installation, operation, and of Howard
Industries medium power transformers, when they are used in typical applications and are operated in normal
environments. Although efforts have been made to ensure accuracy and completeness, these instructions do not
address every conceivable application or circumstance that might be encountered. Features presented herein may
not be present in all transformer designs. Standard and optional features are subject to change without notice.
Howard Industries makes no representation or warranty with respect to and assumes no responsibility for the
completeness, accuracy, sufficiency, or usefulness of these instructions. Questions regarding installation, operation,
and maintenance (particularly when encountering unusual or special circumstances not sufficiently covered by
these instructions) should be directed to the Howard Industries Substation Transformer Division.
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