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Safety Instructions
The following warnings, cautions and notes are provided for your safety and as a means of
preventing damage to the product or components at the connected machines. This section
lists warnings, cautions and notes, which apply generally when handling the
Nicotra Gebhardt EC-Controller, classified as
General
,
Transport & Storage
,
Commissioning
,
Operation
and
Repair
.
Specific warnings, cautions and notes
that apply to particular activities are listed at the
beginning of the relevant chapters and are repeated or supplemented at critical points
throughout these sections.
Please read the information carefully, since it is provided for your personal safety and
will also help prolong the service life of your EC-Controller and the equipment you
connect to it.
General
Warnings
This equipment contains dangerous voltages and controls potentially
dangerous rotating mechanical parts. Non-compliance with these warnings or
failure to follow the instructions contained in this manual can result in loss of
life, severe personal injury or serious damage to property.
Only suitable qualified personnel should work on this equipment, and only
after becoming familiar with all safety notices, installation, operation and
maintenance procedures contained in this manual. The successful and safe
operation of this equipment is dependent upon its proper handling, installation,
operation and maintenance.
Children and the general public must be prevented from accessing or
approaching the equipment!
Risk of electric shock!
The DC link capacitors remain charged after mains supply has been switched
off. It is not permissible to open the equipment until 10 minutes after the mains
supply has been removed.
Caution
This equipment may only be used for the purpose specified by the
manufacturer. Unauthorized modifications and the use of spare parts and
accessories that are not sold or recommended by the manufacturer of the
equipment can cause fires, electric shocks and injuries.
Notes
Keep these operating instructions within easy reach of the equipment and
make them available to all users. Whenever measuring or testing has to be
performed on live equipment suitable electronic tools should be used.
Before installing and commissioning, please read these safety instructions and
warnings carefully and all the warning labels attached to the equipment.
Make sure that the warning labels are kept in a legible condition and replace
missing or damaged labels.
