2 Safety
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KSB IE3-Motor
2 Safety
!
DANGER
All the information contained in this section refers to hazardous situations.
2.1 Key to safety symbols/markings
Table 3:
Definition of safety symbols/markings
Symbol
Description
!
DANGER
DANGER
This signal word indicates a high-risk hazard which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
!
WARNING
WARNING
This signal word indicates a medium-risk hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION
This signal word indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in damage to the machine and its functions.
General hazard
In conjunction with one of the signal words this symbol indicates a
hazard which will or could result in death or serious injury.
Electrical hazard
In conjunction with one of the signal words this symbol indicates a
hazard involving electrical voltage and identifies information about
protection against electrical voltage.
Machine damage
In conjunction with the signal word CAUTION this symbol indicates
a hazard for the machine and its functions.
2.2 General
This operating manual contains general installation, operating and maintenance
instructions that must be observed to ensure safe operation of the system and
prevent personal injury and damage to property.
The safety information in all sections of this manual must be complied with.
The operating manual must be read and understood by the responsible specialist
personnel/operators prior to installation and commissioning.
The contents of this operating manual must be available to the specialist personnel
at the site at all times.
Information attached directly to the product must always be complied with and kept
in a perfectly legible condition at all times. This applies to, for example:
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Markings for connections
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Name plate
The operator is responsible for ensuring compliance with all local regulations not
taken into account in this operating manual.
This electric motor has been designed and constructed in accordance with the
requirements of Directive 2014/35/EU (“Low-voltage Directive”). It is intended for use
in industrial plants.
If the motor is used in countries outside the European Community, adhere to the
regulations applicable to the relevant country. Also observe any local and industry-
specific regulations governing installation and safety.