Operating Instructions
Insulated Conductor Rail System
SinglePowerLine Program 0813
BAL0813-0007-EN
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2.8
Special hazards
The following section lists residual risks determined on the basis of a risk assessment.
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Follow the safety instructions and the warnings in these operating instructions in order to reduce health hazards and avoid
dangerous situations.
2.8.1
Electrical hazards and sources of danger
DANGER!
Risk of death due to electrical shock!
Contact with energized components can lead to death or severe injury due to electrical shock.
There is also a risk of injury due a shock reaction, falling or being thrown across the room as a
result of an electrical shock.
Work on the following components is dangerous:
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Main power supply
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Parts under voltage: Line feed, cables, connections, conductor rail, connectors, current
collectors, products and connections within switching cabinets, control systems, etc.
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Parts that have come under voltage due to a fault
Before working on the parts listed above:
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Disconnect
the conductor rail system from the
power supply and secure it against
switching on again
according to the 5 safety rules
(see Section 2.7)
During work:
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Use insulated tools
Before switching on:
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Every time before the product or system is started, test the insulation resistance according to
locally applicable technical standards, directives and legal regulations.
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Conduct locally required electrical tests
Maintain electrical safety:
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Regularly test and maintain electrical equipment.
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If dangerous defects are identified, immediately take measures to correct the defects. Inform
the system operator immediately
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If it is not possible to correct the dangerous defect, block off/secure the area involved or turn
the operating resource off and secure it against switching on again. Inform the system
operator immediately!
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Immediately secure loose cables and replace damaged cables.
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Always replace blown fuses with fuses of the same rating.