Sulzer Metco ECO ARC 600, Manual

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General Safety Instructions
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Revision 1/10/08
1.7.5 Electrical energy
Caution!
Bodily contact with electricity can be fatal!
• Magnetic fields from high currents can effect Pacemaker
operation.
• Electrical systems and equipment should only be set up, repaired
or tested by an electrical engineer or under the supervision of one.
• Electrical equipment should only be used if it complies with the
operational and local requirements on safety and any
environmental effects.
• Electrical systems or equipment must be checked to ensure they
are in a proper condition before being used for the first time,
following repair or at the set inspection intervals.
• Live parts of an electrical system must not be worked on.
• Work should only take place on active parts of electrical systems
and equipment if the five safety rules have been followed:
1. Insulate
2. Protect against reactivation
3. Verify safe isolation from the supply
4. Earth and short-circuit
5. Cover or safeguard live neighboring parts
• Take special care in humid areas.
• Do not clean power supply with water.
• Power supply should not be exposed to rain.
• Sweaty or damp clothing and shoes are a hazard as they are
electrically conductive.