2 Safety

2.1 Introduction

During work with electrical equipment precautions are necessary to make sure that the safety for personnel and property is sufficient and satisfactory. The safety instructions in the documents that belong to eSite must be followed during installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, repair and removal of power and supervision of equipment.

eSite x10 has been certified in regard to personal safety according to IEC CB Test certificate issued by Intertek. The certificate reference number is SE-06031. For more detailed information, contact eSite Power Systems.

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Site owner personal safety regulations are complemented by the information in this document. If the information in this document does not agree with the site owner regulations, the site owner regulation overrides this document. Ensure that you understand the site owner regulations.

2.2 Basic guidelines

Warning

Do not open or make modifications to the Main Compartment. It is strictly prohibited and can be a threat to life.

Warning

Personnel involved must have sufficient competence and training, if not there is a risk of injury to the personnel and a risk of damage to the equipment.

Warning

• Keep the site clean and clear of redundant material to decrease the risk of accidents.

• Add protection to prevent the Connection Compartment from being moist during work.

• Always close the Connection Compartment lid when the work is complete.

• Note information on equipment that identifies danger or gives information and make sure that all personnel are familiar with the information and understand the danger.

• Do not remove labels that identify danger or give information about the equipment.

• Only use tools and equipment for their intended use.

2.3 High energy and high voltage

Warning

• High energy and high voltage up to 480V AC are used to power equipment. High voltage poses a significant risk of electric shock. Batteries can contain large quantities of energy. To touch battery terminals directly or indirectly through cables or moist items can cause discharge of the contained energy. Fast discharge of contained energy can start a fire or cause serious injury or death to workers.

• Metal objects such as rings, watches, bracelets, etc. that can cause short circuits in the equipment, must not be worn when working on or around live equipment.

• Make sure that equipment and facilities are correctly grounded to keep the risk of personal injury and equipment damage to a minimum.

• The tools that are used on live equipment must have factory insulation according to IEC 900 standards for hand tools. Tools that have insulating tape as insulation are not permitted.

• The tools that are used must be inspected for damage before each shift. Do not try to repair defective tools on your own.

• Installed cables must be clearly identified with labels.

• All battery cables must have the two ends identified to prevent accidental short circuits.

• Charged cells in a battery have a short circuit effect. A short circuit between the terminals can cause dangerous burns and a spark formation can make the cells burst.

• Keep the working area clean.

• It must be possible to disconnect the load and the AC- and the DC-supplies from the power supply system. The AC breakers must be installed so that all phases can be cut off in one step. Local rules must be obeyed.

• The unit must be de-energized before work with power related connections above 24 V starts. Note that there can be more than one power source connected to eSite and that filters of eSite unit can be charged even if the supply voltage is disconnected.

• Before the power supply to the equipment is set to on all tools and other objects not related with eSite must be removed.