ABB ACS580MV, Commissioning Manual

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Safety instructions
Contents of this chapter
This chapter contains the safety instructions which you must obey when you install,
commission and
operate the drive and do maintenance on the drive. If you ignore the
safety instructions, injury, death or damage can occur.
Safety instructions are used to highlight a potential hazard when working on the
equipment. Safety instructions must be strictly followed! Non-compliance can jeopardize
the safety of personnel, the equipment and the environment.s
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
DANGER Working on energized equipment can be a life hazard. Mechanical
forces, electric shock and burn can cause severe injuries or death. Safety
related work practices must be followed at all times.Take appropriate measures
when working on the drive system.Before power is applied to the converter, it must be
checked that all covers are back in place so that the voltage carrying parts cannot
accidentaly be touched. Interlocks,
which prevent access to medium and high voltage,
must be in operation
.