SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1
Safety
This section gives an overview of all important safety aspects relating to the protection of personnel as well as
the safe use and fault-free operation. Other, task-specific safety instructions can be found in the sections on
the individual phases of the product's life.
DANGER!
Failure to observe the safety instructions may result in risks to life and health!
2.2
Intended use
Conductor rails can freeze in outdoor areas due to ambient temperatures near freezing point. The contact sur-
faces for the current collectors can freeze over. This layer of ice is formed by freezing condensation or white
frost (freezing humidity) and forms an insulating layer between the conductor rail and the carbon brush due to
its high electrical resistance. The conductor rail heating system provides reliable protection against freezing
over and can be used for all insulated Vahle conductor rails (except U20, U30 and U40).
2.3
General risks
The following section describes residual risks that arise even if the device is used as intended. Observe the
safety instructions listed here in the other sections of these instructions to reduce the risk of injuries or dam-
age to property and equipment and to avoid dangerous situations.
Do not change or modify the system inappropriately!
WARNING!
Risk of death from improper replacement or removal!
Errors during the removal or replacement of components may cause life-threatening
situations or significant property damage
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Observe the safety instructions before beginning any removal work.
