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Personnel must be familiar with the recommended procedures detailed in the
User’s Manual.
1.6.1 Symbols and decals
Personnel must be familiar with all the warning symbols and decals fitted to the
machinery. Failure to recognize a warning and read the associated safety
instructions may result in injury or death.
1.6.2 Electrical hazard
The synchronous machine and auxiliary equipment must be disconnected from the
electrical power supply during installation, maintenance or setting-up. All voltage
parts must also be earthed.
1.6.3 Moving parts
Covers must only be removed by qualified personnel when instructed as part of an
installation, maintenance or setting-up procedure. They must be re-fitted as soon
as possible. Keep hands and loose clothing clear of all moving parts.
1.6.4 High temperatures
Parts of the machinery and its auxiliary equipment will reach high temperatures.
Avoid contact with them. Always wear protective gloves when working in the
vicinity.
1.6.5 Electro-Static Devices (ESD)
Precautions must be taken to prevent damage to the electronic control devices of
the synchronous machine. Ensure that the operating environment is protected
against ESD. Do not touch electronic circuits while unpacking.
1.6.6 Magnetic fields
There is a magnetic field presence in the immediate area surrounding rotating
machinery. Ensure that devices that can be influenced or wiped (e.g. magnetic
disks, credit cards, watches etc.) by the effects of electro-magnetism are removed
from the area.
1.6.7 Noise
Machine rooms can be extremely noisy and damaging to the ears. Ear protection
should always be worn where practicable.
1.7 Safety Instructions
1.7.1 General
General safety regulations, specific agreements made for each work site and
safety precautions shown in this document must be observed at all times.
1.7.2 Intended use
Electric machines have dangerous live and rotating parts and may have hot
surfaces. All operations serving transport, storage, installation, connection,
commissioning, operation and maintenance shall be carried out by responsible
skilled persons (in conformity with EN 50 110-1/DIN VDE 0105/IEC 60364).
Improper handling may cause serious personal injury and damage to property.