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Arc-flash safety solutions F;T*N Powering Business Worldwide

An arc-flash event releases a tremendous amount of energy in the form of thermal heat, toxic fumes, pressure waves, blinding light, sound waves and explosions that can result in serious injury, including critical burns, collapsed lungs, loss of vision, ruptured eardrums, puncture wounds and even death. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA®), an arc flash occurs "when an electric current passes through air between ungrounded conductors or between ungrounded conductors and grounded conductors." Temperatures can reach 35,000°F—three times hotter than the temperature of...

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Safety means… knowing your hazard level Ensuring that your facility has the best possible arc-flash safety plan in place is vital to the safety of your employees and the continued success of your business. While current arcflash safety standards are being enforced ever more strictly, they may not provide the specific attention to detail required for a safe work environment, even under “worst case” conditions. The standards are open to interpretation, so it’s up to you or your staff to draw conclusions from the general guidelines. There may be instances in which you think you’ve achieved...

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with the Right Products nd Services. Superior protection with the right products and services Eaton’s power management solutions encompass the industry’s broadest range of arc-flash–related products and services. From a comprehensive arc-flash hazard analysis to highly engineered products and expert services, Eaton has the experience and applications expertise to develop a total arc-flash solution for your facility. This electrical room illustration shows how Eaton’s products can be applied to mitigate arc-flash hazards. Please refer to pages 6 through 9 for a brief description of each...

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j 1200A bypass isolation ATS The bypass isolation transfer switch capitalizes on Eaton's experience in designing and building low voltage switchgear. Many features from our Magnum® switchgear have been incorporated for improved safety and reduced arc-flash hazards, including dedicated wireway and safety barriers isolating personnel from line and load. 2 Arcflash Reduction Maintenance System Available as a retrofit to a low voltage power breaker, the Arcflash Reduction Maintenance System uses patented technology to reduce fault clearing time and lower the available arc-flash energy at...

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...to improve safety in your industry Wind Farms Forest Products Petrochemical EATON CORPORATION Arc-flash safety solutions

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H lated bus in switchgear Insulated busbar systems within switchgear reduce shock hazard in the event of accidental contact when an energized system is undergoing maintenance. Insulated bus is standard in all of Eaton's medium voltage breaker assemblies. Contact Eaton regarding insulated bus in medium voltage metal-enclosed switches and low voltage breaker assemblies. 14 Infrared (IR) windows IR windows in electrical equipment allow an operator to complete a thermal inspection of electrical switchgear without opening cabinets or doors. Using infrared thermography technology, the operator is...

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to enhance personal safety EATON CORPORATION Arc-flash safety solutions

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An arc-flash hazard analysis is critical to the safety of plant personnel working on or near exposed energized electrical equipment. The analysis will quantify the release of thermal energy associated with potential arc-flash hazards and will describe safety recommendations such as establishing protection boundaries and specifying protective equipment for personnel. Many offer this service, but few offer such extensive expertise backed by a full line of mitigating products and services as Eaton. Eaton's highly qualified power systems engineers (PSE) have performed thousands of studies for...

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A top-notch safety plan incorporates not only arc-flash hazard analysis recommendations, but also practical training for personnel who operate and maintain energized electrical equipment. Eaton offers both. While some trainers simply recite information from published manuals, Eaton's trainers are the same electrical engineers who perform arc-flash hazard analyses and install, commission, troubleshoot and maintain electrical equipment every day. When you train with us, you're assured of getting the most current information, techniques and procedures available to keep your personnel safe and...

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