Parker MDC Series, User Manual

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Parker Hannifin Manufacturing Srl user’s manual MDC
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The user is responsible for over-current and short circuit protection of the drive. Read
carefully the specification given in the user manual.
1.5 Safety instructions for operation
High voltage ! Risk of electric shock ! Danger of life !
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All live parts must be protected against direct contact. The supplier must be closed
inside a cabinet before switching it on.
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Working on power live parts (terminals) must be conducted with the drive switched-
off. Dangerous voltages may be present at power terminals even after the supply has
been switched off and the motor stopped. Make sure the equipment can not be
switched on unintentionally. Wait at least 6 minutes before working on live parts after
the unit has been switched-off.
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The drive and the motor must be permanently connected to earth accordingly to the
connection diagram, even for brief measurements or tests.
High leakage current ! Risk of electric shock ! Danger of life !
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Earth leakage current during operation may exceed 3,5 mA AC or 10mA DC.
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Earth connection must be permanent : use copper wire having a minimum size of
10mm
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throughout all the length.
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Before switching the equipment on, make sure that all devices, are permanently
connected to earth, even for brief test or measurements, as shown in the wiring
diagrams. Otherwise high voltages may appear on equipment conductive surfaces with
danger of electrical shock.
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Always refer to current local regulations for grounding. For installation within
European Community refer to EN61800-5-1 product standard, section 4.2.5.4.2. For
installation in the USA refer to NEC (National Electric Code) and NEMA (National
Electric Manufacturers Association). The product installation should always comply
with the above said standards.
Hot surfaces ! Danger of injury ! Danger of burns !
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Some external surfaces of the equipment and same internal part may reach very high
temperatures. Danger of burn and injury if touching these parts.
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After switching the equipment , wait at least 15 minutes to allow it to cool before
touching it.