ABB ACS 600, Hardware Manual

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601/604/607 US Supplement iii
Safety Instructions
Overview This chapter states the safety instructions which must be followed
when installing, operating and servicing the ACx 600. If neglected,
physical injury and death may follow, or damage may occur to the AC
drive, the motor and driven equipment. The material in this chapter
must be studied before attempting any work on, or with, the unit.
Warnings and Notes This manual distinguishes two sorts of safety instructions. Warnings
are used to inform of conditions which can, if proper steps are not
taken, lead to a serious fault condition, physical injury or death. Notes
are used when the reader is required to pay special attention or when
there is additional information available on the subject. Notes are less
crucial than Warnings, but should not be disregarded.
Warnings Warnings are provided in the instruction manuals and on labels
attached to the AC drive. Readers are informed of situations that can
result in serious physical injury and/or serious damage to equipment
with the following symbols:
Notes Notes are provided in the instruction manuals to notify readers of the
need for special attention or additional information available on the
subject with the following symbols:
Dangerous Voltage Warning: warns of situations
in which a high voltage can cause physical injury
and/or damage equipment. The text next to this
symbol describes ways to avoid the danger.
General Warning: warns of situations which can
cause physical injury and/or damage equipment by
means other than electrical. The text next to this
symbol describes ways to avoid the danger.
Electrostatic Discharge Warning: warns of
situations in which an electrostatic discharge can
damage equipment. The text next to this symbol
describes ways to avoid the danger.
CAUTION! Caution aims to draw special attention to a
particular issue.
Note: Note gives additional information or points out
more information available on the subject.