User's Manual

NIC 510 and Meter Labeling Product Requirements 23 December 2015 Silver Spring Networks 10
NIC 510 and Meter Labeling Product Requirements 2 FCC and Industry Canada Government Guidelines
• The information contained in this document is intended to aid qualified personnel, and is
not a replacement for the proper training required to make a person qualified.
• Silver Spring Networks assumes no liability for the customerʹs failure to follow these
safety guidelines.
General Electrical Safety
• Perform the procedures in this manual in accordance with applicable workplace
standards established by the following agencies:
— Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
— The National Electrical Code published by the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA-70).
— National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).
— Electronics Industries Association (EIA).
— Insulated Power Cable Engineers Association (IPCEA).
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Whenever possible, de-energize all
circuits or equipment before working on them.
• Maintain a minimum clearance of 10 feet (3 meters) between line potential and all
unqualified persons at all times.
• Keep unauthorized people out of the work area. Be especially cautious of children, who
tend to be drawn to work activity.
• Determining if a circuit is OFF can be difficult in some instances. Check for circuit voltage
with an appropriate voltmeter before working on equipment presumed to have been de-
energized. Tiebreakers, double throw disconnect switches, automatic transfer switches
and emergency generators can supply power through an alternate circuit or from another
source.
• 120V current can be just a lethal as higher voltages because current flow through a body
depends upon the bodyʹs resistance.
• Do not trust insulation and/or weatherproofing on a wire as protection from shock.
• Use electrically insulated tools. Inspect portable electrical equipment or tools for defects
and remove any defective devices from service immediately. All portable electrical
equipment must have Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection.
• Select the right tool for the job. Use tools properly. Keep tools in good working order.
• Make sure the work area is free of any flammable material. Flammable vapors can be
ignited by an arc flash.
• Keep the work area clean and dry. Cluttered work areas cause accidents and injuries.
• Provide good lighting in the work area. You cannot work safely if you cannot see what
you are doing.
• Report unsafe conditions or defective equipment to your immediate supervisor.
• Handle material carefully. Lift and carry properly.