Manual
– TopCon TC.LAE
General information on safety and hazards
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2016-06-08
2. General information on safety and hazards
2.1. Scope and applicability
The general information applies to all TopCon low-voltage systems. The
user(s) has (have) the obligation to avoid the risks and hazards
mentioned by means of the rigorous application of specialist electrical
rules.
The system is subject to the Low Voltage Directive, it has to be
operated by adequately trained and instructed personnel.
2.2. Categorisation of the hazard areas
The assessment of the effects of hazards from low-voltage systems
with a flow of energy for feed and possibly regeneration is divided into
the following areas:
Fig. 6
Categorizations of the hazard areas.
The hazard areas stated are explained in the sub-chapters of this
chapter that follow.
