Alencon SPOT: Installation,
Operation, and Maintenance Manual
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A.2.2 Electric shock caused by ground fault
If a ground fault occurs, plant sections that are supposedly grounded may in fact be live.
Failure to adhere to the safety messages may lead to severe or lethal injuries due to electric
shock. To avoid electric shock from ground faults:
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Ensure that no voltage is present before touching any components.
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Wear class 2 personal protective equipment.
A.2.3 Electric shock due to damaged equipment
Operating damaged equipment can lead to hazardous situations that may result in
serious or lethal injuries caused by electric shock. To avoid electric shock from damaged
equipment:
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Only operate the equipment if it is in safe and technically faultless working order.
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Only operate the equipment if there is no visible damage.
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Regularly check the equipment for visible damage.
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Make sure that all external safety equipment is always freely accessible.
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Make sure that all safety equipment is in good working order.
A.3 Environmental hazards
A.3.1 Danger to life due to blocked escape routes
In hazardous situations, blocked escape routes can lead to serious injury or death. To avoid
harm from blocked escape routes:
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An escape route of at least 3 ft. (915 mm) wide must always be available.
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Do not place any objects in the escape route area.
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Remove all tripping hazards from the escape routes.
A.3.2 Damage to the equipment caused by dust or moisture penetration
Dust intrusion or moisture penetration can damage and impair the functionality of the
equipment. To avoid damage from dust or moisture penetration:
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Do not open the equipment when it is raining or when humidity exceeds 95%.
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Perform maintenance on the SPOT-BOX only when the environment is dry and free
of dust
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Always cover electrical bus channel prior activating the equipment.
