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SOP Open, Isolate, Out of Service & Earth -SPE Energy- BVP 17 (Retrofit)
SOP Open, Isolate, Out of Service & Earth -SPE Energy- BVP 17 (Retrofit)
SOP Open, Isolate, Out of Service & Earth -SPE Energy- BVP 17 (Retrofit)
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<p>SOP Open, Isolate, Out of Service &amp; Earth -SPE Energy- BVP 17 (Retrofit)</p><p></p><p><em>Important: Prior to proceeding with any interaction with live switchgear ensure; that you are fully up to date on the following regulation and guidance, that a full risk assessment has been carried out, that switching is carried out by approved personnel and the relevant PPE is worn.</em> &lt;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://arcguard.co.uk/">https://arcguard.co.uk/</a>&gt;</p><h2>Relevant Regulations / Guidance</h2><p>These are the main laws &amp; published guidance documents you must refer to:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (EAWR)</strong> — requires electrical systems, including switchgear, to be constructed, maintained and operated in such a way as to prevent danger.</p></li><li><p><strong>Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974</strong> — general duty on employers to ensure safety, so far as is reasonably practicable.</p></li><li><p><strong>Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999</strong> — require risk assessment &amp; management of risks.</p></li><li><p><strong>HSG230 “Keeping Electrical Switchgear Safe”</strong> — detailed guidance on medium and high voltage switchgear: selection, use, operation, maintenance, risk factors etc. HSE+1</p></li><li><p><strong>INDG372 “Electrical switchgear and safety”</strong> — a more concise guide for users/owners of switchgear.</p></li><li><p><strong>HSG85 “Electricity at Work: Safe working practices”</strong> — for how to devise safe working practices, safe systems of work, competence etc.</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p>

SOP Open, Isolate, Out of Service & Earth -SPE Energy- BVP 17 (Retrofit)

Important: Prior to proceeding with any interaction with live switchgear ensure; that you are fully up to date on the following regulation and guidance, that a full risk assessment has been carried out, that switching is carried out by approved personnel and the relevant PPE is worn. <https://arcguard.co.uk/>

Relevant Regulations / Guidance

These are the main laws & published guidance documents you must refer to:

  • Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (EAWR) — requires electrical systems, including switchgear, to be constructed, maintained and operated in such a way as to prevent danger.

  • Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 — general duty on employers to ensure safety, so far as is reasonably practicable.

  • Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 — require risk assessment & management of risks.

  • HSG230 “Keeping Electrical Switchgear Safe” — detailed guidance on medium and high voltage switchgear: selection, use, operation, maintenance, risk factors etc. HSE+1

  • INDG372 “Electrical switchgear and safety” — a more concise guide for users/owners of switchgear.

  • HSG85 “Electricity at Work: Safe working practices” — for how to devise safe working practices, safe systems of work, competence etc.

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<p>To take it into isolation, you first need to 'Open' (1)the breaker, then free the carriage interlock.(2)</p>

To take it into isolation, you first need to 'Open' (1)the breaker, then free the carriage interlock.(2)

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'Open' the breaker, then free the carriage interlock.

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The racking handle can now be fitted and the circuit breaker lowered. The engaged and isolated position can be viewed to the left of the circuit breaker

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Now lock the carriage interlock

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Push the circuit breaker forward to the circuit earth and lock into earth position using the lever to the left 

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Free the carriage interlock and raise the circuit breaker into the earth position

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View the circuit breaker is engaged in the earth position and lock the carriage interlock

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To close the circuit breaker onto circuit earth the spring mechanism must now be charged using the charging in handle winding clockwise watching the spring charging indicator until it changes from white to yellow

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The circuit can now be closed on to circuit earth using the red close button 

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