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2 Safety Instructions for hot pluggable Modules
2.1 Additional Safety Hints
This manual contains important information for the installation and operation of this device as well as for your
safety. Make sure to read carefully before installing and commissioning the device.
Certain operating conditions may require the observance of additional safety regulations not covered by this
manual. Nonobservance of this manual will lead to a significant abatement of the security provided by this
device. Security of the facility where this product is integrated lies in the responsibility of the installer.
The device must be used only for purpose named in this manual, any other use especially opteration above the
limits specified in this document is considered as improper use.
Keep all documents provided with the device for later reference.
This manual is exclusively for qualified electricians or by a qualified electrician trained personnel who are
familiar with the applicable national standards and specifications, in particular for the construction of high
voltage devices.
2.2 Supply Voltage
WARNING!
This device is powered by a dangerous voltage. Nonobservance of the safety instructions of this manual may
lead to serious damage to persons and property and to danger to life! Installtion, commissioning, maintenance
and operation of this device are to be carried out by qualified personnel only.
The general safety instructions and standards ( e.g. IEC, DIN, VDE, EN ) for installation and work with
high voltage equipment as well as the respective national standards and laws must be observed.
NONOBSERVANCE MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS DAMAGE TO PERSONS AND PROPERTY AND TO DAN-
GER TO LIFE!
The device may not be opened. Repair services may only be carried out by the manufaturer.
Supply lines for this decice must be equipped via an appropriate switch that must be mounted close to the
device and must be marked as a mains switch for the device.
To ensure safe operation supply mains connected to this decice must be equipped with a fuse and a fault-
current circuit breaker according to the applicable national standards for safe operation.
The device must be connected to a protective earth with low grounding resistance according to the applicable
national rules.
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