Safety instructions
General safety instructions for drive components
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Lenze ¯ MA 12.0018 ¯ 4.1
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Safety instructions
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General safety instructions for drive components
(in compliance with Low−Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU)
At the time of dispatch, the drive components are in line with the latest state of the art
and can be regarded as operationally safe.
Scope
The following general safety instructions apply to all Lenze drive and automation
components.
The product−specific safety and application notes given in this documentation must be
observed!
General hazards
Danger!
Disregarding the following basic safety measures may lead to severe
personal injury and damage to material assets!
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Lenze drive and automation components ...
... must only be used for the intended purpose.
... must never be operated if damaged.
... must never be subjected to technical modifications.
... must never be operated unless completely assembled.
... must never be operated without the covers/guards.
... can − depending on their degree of protection − have live, movable or rotating parts
during or after operation. Surfaces can be hot.
... must not be actuated if the drive system shows vibration accelerations > 2g
(20m/s
2
).
... must not be actuated in the resonance range of a system or the Lenze drive system.
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All specifications of the corresponding enclosed documentation must be
observed.
This is vital for safe and trouble−free operation and for achieving the specified
product features.
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Only qualified skilled personnel are permitted to work with or on Lenze drive and
automation components.
According to IEC 60364 or CENELEC HD 384, these are persons ...
... who are familiar with the installation, assembly, commissioning and operation of
the product,
... possess the appropriate qualifications for their work,
... and are acquainted with and can apply all the accident prevent regulations,
directives and laws applicable at the place of use.
