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Safety notes
Designated use
Operating Instructions – Compact Extra-Low Voltage Drives
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Specialist for elec-
trotechnical work
Any electrotechnical work may be performed only by electrically skilled persons with a
suitable education. Electrically skilled persons in the context of this documentation are
persons who are familiar with electrical installation, startup, troubleshooting, and main-
tenance of the product who possess the following qualifications:
• Qualifications in the field of electrical engineering in accordance with the national
regulations
• Familiarity with this documentation
Additional qualific-
ations
In addition to that, these persons must be familiar with the valid safety regulations and
laws, as well as with the requirements of the standards, directives, and laws specified
in this documentation.
The persons must have the express authorization of the company to operate, pro-
gram, parameterize, label, and ground devices, systems, and circuits in accordance
with the standards of safety technology.
Instructed persons
All work in the areas of transportation, storage, operation and waste disposal must be
carried out by persons who are trained appropriately. The purpose of the training is to
give persons the ability to perform the required tasks and work steps in a safe and cor-
rect manner.
2.4
Designated use
The product is intended for installation in electrical plants or machines.
In case of installation in electrical systems or machines, startup of the product is pro-
hibited until it is determined that the machine meets the requirements stipulated in the
local laws and directives. For Europe, Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, RoHS Direc-
tive 2011/65/EU, as well as EMC Directive 2014/30/EU apply by way of example. Ob-
serve EN 60204-1 (Safety of machinery – electrical equipment of machines).
The standards given in the declaration of conformity apply to the product.
Technical data and information on the connection conditions are provided on the
nameplate and in chapter "Technical data" in the documentation. Always comply with
the data and conditions.
Unintended or improper use of the product may result in severe injury to persons and
damage to property.
2.4.1
Restrictions under the European WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU
You may use options and accessories from SEW-EURODRIVE exclusively in connec-
tion with products from SEW-EURODRIVE.
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