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1.4 General Information
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Failure to observe these specifications could void your warranty!
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The operating and maintenance instructions as well as safety-related guidelines must be read
before commissioning.
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Proper and correct transport, storage, assembly and installation, as well as care in operation
and maintenance, are prerequisites for optimal and safe operation of the device.
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Only assign trained and qualified personnel to work with electrical installations.
Only persons who are trained and qualified for the use and operation of this device may work
on or near the device. Such persons are qualified if they have sufficient knowledge of the as-
sembly, installation and operation of the product, as well as an understanding of all warnings
and precautionary measures contained in these operating instructions.
Furthermore, such persons must be trained, instructed or authorized to switch electric circuits
and devices on and off in accordance with technical safety regulations, to ground such circuits
and devices and to identify them appropriately according to the requirements of safe work prac-
tices. These persons must also have adequate safety equipment and be trained in first aid.
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Only use spare parts and accessories approved by the manufacturer.
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Follow all safety regulations and requirements for the specific application as practiced in the
country of use.
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The ambient conditions given in the product documentation must be observed.
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Do not commission the device before the overall system complies with the application-specific
national rules and safety regulations.
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Operation is only permitted if the national EMC regulations for the application are met.
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The machine or installation manufacturer is responsible for compliance with the limit values as
prescribed in the national regulations.
European countries: EC Directive 2004/108/EC (EMC Directive).
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Technical data as well as connection and installation conditions are specified in the product
documentation and must be followed at all times.
1.5 Protection against Touching Electrical Parts
Note:
This section only relates to devices and device components that are
under voltages greater than 50 volts.
Any contact with live parts being under voltages greater than 50 V may result in potentially lethal
shock currents. Dangerous voltages are applied to certain components of electrical equipment in
operation.