Mounting Instruction
Conductor rail system
MultiLine 0835
MAL0835-0001c-EN
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2.7.4
Hazards arising from the operating environment
The following conductor rail properties can give rise to hazards if it is installed in an operating environment where they can
be dangerous:
Electrical energy
Spark formation
Dust caused by friction
Material composition of the insulation profiles, which emits poisonous gases when burned
The most
important measure
for preventing these hazards is to install the conductor rail system only in operating environments
with
appropriate operating conditions
, see section 3.3.1.
DANGER!
Do not energize the conductor rail!
The conductor rail must not be energized under the following conditions:
If the conductor rail is very dirty
If the conductor rail becomes wet
When live components are exposed (insulation profile or the insulation of the connecting cable are
damaged)
If the hanger clamp or insulation profile fail
If the power rail falls down and contacts a conductive material
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Secure the electric system according to regulations
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Install the conductor rail as described in the installation manual
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Take environmental conditions into account, perform regular checks, maintain and clean as detailed
in the instructions
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The conductor rail must be regularly inspected and, if necessary, repaired
DANGER!
Fire hazard due to overload or spark formation!
A fire hazard can occur due to overloads of the cable, electrical arcing, short-circuits or the generation
of sparks. Sparks can occur due to badly maintained, dirty conductor rails or because required
tolerances are not observed during installation.
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The permitted current values must be observed
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The tolerances must be observed during installation
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Electrical fuses must be installed according to regulations
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Do not store easily combustible materials near to conductor rails
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Conductor rails must be regularly inspected, maintained and cleaned in conformity with the
regulations. See section 12.3
DANGER!
Poisonous gases in case of fire!
In case of fire in the facility, the plastic parts (PVC) of the conductor rail system will generate
poisonous gases (HCL).
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Evacuate the building immediately in the event of fire
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Notify the fire brigade if there is a fire
