RONK Automatic Transfer Switch Owner’s Manual 7
SAFETY
SAFETY LABELS
Always replace any illegible or missing labels
immediately. All safety labels must be legible to alert
personnel to safety hazards
Figure 1
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
DANGER
DANGER! Equipment contains high voltage.
Despite the safe design of the system, operating
this equipment imprudently, neglecting its
maintenance or being careless can result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
The safety messages that follow have WARNING
level hazards.
• Unauthorized or improper installation, operation, application,
or repair of this equipment is extremely dangerous.
• Only qualied electricians should attempt installation of this
equipment, which must strictly comply with all applicable
codes, standards and regulations.
• When connecting a generator system to an electrical system
that is normally supplied by an electric utility company,
always comply with regulations of the National Electrical
Code (NEC) (Article 701 Legally Required Standby Systems
or Article 702 Optional Standby Systems, as applicable), and
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), as
applicable. It is essential to use the latest version of any
standard to ensure all current information is applied.
WARNING
The safety messages that follow have WARNING
level hazards.
• Failure to properly ground equipment can result in
electrocution.
• Do not touch bare wires.
• Do not use equipment with worn, frayed, bare or
otherwise damaged wiring.
• Do not handle electrical cords while standing in water,
while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.
• If you must work around a unit while it is operating,
stand on an insulated dry surface to reduce shock
hazard.
• Do not allow unqualied persons or children to service
equipment.
• In case of an accident caused by electrical shock,
immediately shut down all sources of electrical power
and contact local authorities. Avoid direct contact with
the victim.
• Low-voltage wire cannot be installed in the same conduit as
power voltage wiring.
• Dangerous power voltages are present inside a live ATS.
Never work on the ATS unless all power voltage supplies to
the switch have been turned o.
• When an ATS is connected to a standby generator, the
generator engine may crank and start at any time without
notice to the end user. To avoid injury that may be caused
by such start-ups, move the safety disconnect switch on
the front panel to the OFF position before working on this
equipment.
NOTICE
Improper treatment of equipment can damage it and shorten
its life.
• Use equipment only for intended uses.
• If you have questions about intended use, contact RONK
Electrical Industries, Inc.
• Do not expose equipment to excessive moisture, dust, dirt or
corrosive vapors.
• Always remain alert while working on this equipment. Never
work on the equipment when you are physically or mentally
fatigued.
• If connected devices overheat, turn them o and turn o
their circuit breaker or fuse.
