Moving heavy loads
When conveying and setting up the appliance, the following hazards can arise when moving heavy loads:
Risk of injury from overstressing your body
When?
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When moving or lifting the appliance
How can I avoid the hazard?
Use a forklift truck or pallet truck to place the appliance in the installation position or to move it to a new position
Always use the correct number of persons and observe the limits specified for lifting and carrying when adjusting
the appliance position (guide value: 15 to 55 kg max., depending on age and gender)
Observe the local occupational safety regulations
Wear personal protective equipment
Loss of stability of appliance
When conveying and setting up the appliance, the following hazards can arise when moving the appliance:
Risk of body parts being crushed if the appliance is dropped
When?
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When moving or lifting the appliance
How can I avoid the hazard?
Use suitable handling gear
Move the appliance slowly and carefully, and secure it against tipping over
Be aware of the centre of gravity to keep the appliance balanced
Avoid jolts
Live parts
The following hazards can arise at the appliance when performing any installation work:
Risk of electric shock from live parts
Where?
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Under covers
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Under the operating panel
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On the mains power lead
How can I avoid the hazard?
Switch off all connections to the power supply
Take protective measures at every power switch to ensure that the power cannot be switched on again
Wait 15 minutes to allow the DC bus capacitors to discharge
Ensure that all electrical connections are in perfect condition and fixed securely
Make sure that the statutory safety checks have been carried out.
Protective equipotential bonding not in place
The following hazards can arise at the appliance when performing any installation work:
Risk of electric shock from live parts
Where?
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On the appliance and on adjacent metal parts
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On the appliance and on adjacent metallic accessories
How can I avoid the hazard?
Before preparing the appliance for first-time use, make sure that the appliance, including all metallic accessories,
is connected to a equipotential bonding system
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