Goodrive350A series high-performance multifunction VFD
Safety precautions
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1 Safety precautions
1.1 What this chapter contains
Read this manual carefully and follow all safety precautions before moving, installing, operating and
servicing the VFD. If these safety precautions are ignored, physical injury or death may occur, or
damage may occur to the equipment.
If any physical injury or death or damage to the equipment occur due to neglect of the safety
precautions in the manual, our company will not be responsible for any damages and we are not
legally bound in any manner.
1.2 Safety definition
Danger
: Severe personal injury or even death can result if related requirements are not followed.
Warning
: Personal injury or equipment damage can result if related requirements are not followed.
Note
: Actions taken to ensure proper running.
Trained and qualified professionals
: People working on the VFD must have received professional
electrical and safety training and obtained the certificates, and must be familiar with all steps and
requirements of VFD installing, commissioning, running and maintaining and capable to prevent any
emergencies.
1.3 Warning symbols
Warnings caution you about conditions which can result in serious injury or death and/or damage to
the equipment, and advice on how to avoid the danger. Following warning symbols are used in this
manual.
Symbols
Name
Instruction
Abbreviation
Danger
Danger
Serious physical injury or even death
may occur if related requirements are
not followed
Warning
Warning
Physical injury or damage to the
equipment may occur if related
requirements are not followed
Forbid
Electrostatic
discharge
The PCBA may be damaged if
related requirements are not followed
Hot
Hot sides
The VFD base may become hot. Do
not touch.
Electric
shock
As high voltage still presents in the
bus capacitor after power off, wait for
at least five minutes (or 15 min / 25
min, depending on the warning