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2 Safety
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DANGER
All the information contained in this section refers to hazardous situations.
In addition to the present general safety information the action-related safety information
given in the other sections must be observed.
2.1 General
– This operating manual contains general installation, operating and maintenance
instructions that must be observed to ensure safe operation of the system and prevent
personal injury and damage to property.
– Comply with all the safety instructions given in the individual sections of this operating
manual.
– The operating manual must be read and understood by the responsible specialist
personnel/operators prior to installation and commissioning.
– The contents of this operating manual must be available to the specialist personnel at
the site at all times.
– Information and markings attached directly to the product must always be complied with
and kept in a perfectly legible condition at all times. This applies to, for example:
– Markings for connections
– Name plate
– The operator is responsible for ensuring compliance with all local regulations not taken
into account.
2.2 Intended use
This product must only be operated within the limit values specified in the technical product
literature for the mains voltage, mains frequency, ambient temperature, and in compliance
with any other instructions provided in the operating manual or other applicable documents.
– The product must not be used in potentially explosive atmospheres.
2.3 Personnel qualification and training
– All personnel involved must be fully qualified to install, operate, maintain and inspect
the product this manual refers to.
– The responsibilities, competence and supervision of all personnel involved in transport,
installation, operation, maintenance and inspection must be clearly defined by the
operator.
– Deficits in knowledge must be rectified by means of training and instruction provided by
sufficiently trained specialist personnel. If required, the operator can commission the
manufacturer/supplier to train the personnel.
– Training on the product must always be supervised by specialist technical personnel.
2.4 Consequences and risks caused by non-compliance with this
operating manual
– Non-compliance with this operating manual will lead to forfeiture of warranty cover and
of any and all rights to claims for damages.
– Non-compliance can, for example, have the following consequences:
– Hazards to persons due to electrical, thermal, mechanical and chemical effects and explosions
– Failure of important product functions
– Failure of prescribed maintenance and servicing practices
