Howard SVR1 Regulator - Manual (Page 2)

Document 2.4.114 SVR-1 Step Voltage Regulator
Copyright © 2012 Howard Industries, Inc. Document No. 2.4.114
Revision: 03
Issued: March, 2012
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Read these instructions carefully and become familiar with the equipment before proceeding with
installation, operation, or maintenance activities. This equipment contains extremely hazardous
voltages. To prevent death, serious personal injury, or equipment 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, which
indicate hazards.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious personal injury, and damage to the equipment.
WARNING
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in death or
serious personal injury, and/or damage to the equipment.
CAUTION
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate personal injury, and/or damage to the equipment.
No one should attempt to service or perform maintenance activities on the equipment until it has
been effectively 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 personal protective equipment (such as
rubber gloves, safety glasses, protective clothing, hard hats, etc.) and trained in appropriate first aid
procedures.
The instructions contained herein are intended to be a general guide for the installation, operation
and maintenance of this equipment, when operated in “Usual Service Conditions” as defined in IEEE
Standard C57.15. Features presented herein may not be present in all equipment designs. Standard
and optional features are subject to change without notice.
Although efforts have been made to ensure accuracy and completeness, these instructions do
not address every conceivable application or circumstance that might be encountered. 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 of the equipment, particularly when
encountering unusual or special circumstances that may not be sufficiently covered by these
instructions, should be directed to the Howard Industries Transformer Division.
These instructions do not cover operation or maintenance of the regulator control unit. Users should
refer to the control manual for information specific to the control unit.
READ THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION