8 Ecosine
®
active Harmonic Filters – Maintenance Manual for FN35xx Cabinet
4 Welcome
4.1 About this manual
This manual is meant to provide comprehensive information on maintenance requirements of
Ecosine
®
active harmonic filters. The issues discussed in this guide cover the basic
maintenance schedule, necessary wear parts as well as practical aspects of working with
Ecosine
®
active harmonic filters. The guide will familiarize you with the required hardware
checks and settings
to conduct various maintenance tasks.
4.2 Who should read this guide
The primary audience for this book is anyone interested in or responsible for maintenance of
Ecosine
®
active harmonic filters. To fully understand the guide, you should have a good
knowledge of electronic and electrical systems and at least some basic power quality habits.
Attending Schaffner International training courses is considered helpful.
4.3 Personnel qualification
Any maintenance actions on Ecosine
®
active harmonic filter has to be performed only by
skilled electricians who additionally must be familiar with the instructions in the
Installation
and Operation Manual
as well as this
Maintenance Manual.
CAUTION
Caution
Maintenance tasks should only be performed by trained and skilled personnel to
avoid damages to the unit or injuries of personnel.
WARNING
Warning
Changing of wear parts may cause malfunction of device and can cause injuries
of personnel if not properly performed.
4.4 Get help
Schaffner believes in the value of service and partnering. We do offer help with a lot of
topics. In order to provide the most successful help Schaffner does operate a service
organization and worldwide service centers. We do also closely collaborate with a growing
network of qualified and authorized service partners to maintain our high service quality on a
global approach.
4.5 Get training
Do you need training? Schaffner can offer a training course comprised of lecture and hands-
on workshops designed to introduce you to the fundamental concepts of power quality,
Ecosine
®
harmonic filters and filter maintenance.
We also offer customized training courses designed to meet your specific needs. Please
contact your local Schaffner service organization or Schaffner representative to discuss how
we can help you achieve success in your power quality efforts.
