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News Release
Contact:
Connie Smith
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Connie.Smith@cooperindustries.com
Cooper Power Systems Liquid-Filled Transformers Approved by OSHPD
for Applications in Seismic Zone Areas
Product and anchorage designed to keep healthcare facilities safe and
functional during natural disasters.
HOUSTON, September 22, 2011 – The California Office of Statewide Health Planning and
Development (OSHPD) has approved Cooper Power Systems liquid-filled substation and padmounted distribution transformers from 45 to 10,000 kVA for healthcare facility applications in seismic
zones. As the only transformer line with OSHPD approval across this entire range of ratings, the
Cooper Power Systems offering is the ideal solution for any critical facility in seismic zones.
Both the liquid-filled substation and pad-mounted transformers – including components, supports and
attachments – were shaker-tested by the International Building Code (IBC) and approved for use.
Cooper Power Systems transformers are suitable for installation in nearly all locations as they are
qualified for a spectral response acceleration at short periods (Sds) level of 1.93, and include a wide
array of transformer sizes and accessories.
“While we certainly hope these products will never need to be tested by a real natural disaster, we do
know that they’re up to the task,” said Mike Stoessl, president of Cooper Power Systems. “Each
product features a well-built frame, and is capable of standing up to a high level of seismic activity.
With this certification, we aim to make it easier for healthcare and other critical facilities to include
Cooper Power Systems liquid-filled transformers in their design and – should a natural disaster strike
– keep them safe and functional.”
Cooper Power Systems, a subsidiary of Cooper Industries plc (NYSE: CBE), offers liquid-filled
substation and pad-mounted transformers in a standard design featuring a sturdy electrical framework
held within a sealed, multi-point anchored tank, and a high-efficiency, rectangular core coupled with
compact and electrically balanced coils. They are shaker-tested for structural and functional integrity,
and are complete with pre-determined anchorage provisions and bolting recommendations.
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Choosing OSHPD-certified Cooper Power Systems transformers saves the time and cost associated
with engineering consulting fees since the certification eliminates this step. Facility managers can also
choose from a host of customized designs with the industry’s largest array of distribution transformer
sizes and accessories available.
Cooper Power Systems offers a wide range of electrical apparatus and OSHPD-qualified accessories
including overcurrent and overvoltage protection devices, monitoring devices, corrugated, radiator
panel and fan assists, as well as visible load-break, dual voltage switch, and tap changers. For more
information or to learn more visit www.cooperpower.com.
Editor’s Note: For additional information, contact Mike Petrasek at (412) 394-6611 or
michael.petrasek@bm.com.
About Cooper Power Systems
Cooper Power Systems, with 2010 revenues of approximately $1.2 billion, is a subsidiary of Cooper
Industries plc (NYSE: CBE), and a global manufacturer of world-class power delivery and reliability
solutions for the utility, commercial, and industrial markets. Cooper Power Systems is a leading
provider of innovative Smart Grid technologies that optimize electrical grid performance. These
solutions include Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), Demand Response (DR), Smart Sensors,
Power Systems Engineering Software and Services, Substation Automation, and Feeder Automation.
The company is also a leading provider of software, communications and integration solutions that
enable customers to increase productivity, improve system reliability, and reduce costs. For more
information, please visit www.cooperpower.com.
About Cooper Industries
Cooper Industries plc (NYSE: CBE) is a global electrical products manufacturer with 2010 revenues of
$5.1 billion. Founded in 1833, Cooper's sustained success is attributable to a constant focus on
innovation, evolving business practices while maintaining the highest ethical standards and meeting
customer needs. The Company has seven operating divisions with leading market positions and
world-class products and brands including: Bussmann electrical and electronic fuses; Crouse-Hinds
and CEAG explosion-proof electrical equipment; Halo and Metalux lighting fixtures; and Kyle and
McGraw-Edison power systems products. With this broad range of products, Cooper is uniquely
positioned for several long-term growth trends including the global infrastructure build-out, the need to
improve the reliability and productivity of the electric grid, the demand for higher energy-efficient
products and the need for improved electrical safety. In 2010 fifty-nine percent of total sales were to
customers in the industrial and utility end-markets and thirty-nine percent of total sales were to
customers outside the United States. Cooper has manufacturing facilities in 23 countries as of 2011.
For more information, visit the website at www.cooperindustries.com.
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