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Safety notes
Designated use
Operating instructions – ECDriveS
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Specialist for elec-
trotechnical work
Any electrotechnical work may only be performed by electrically skilled persons with a
suitable education. Electrically skilled persons in the context of this documentation are
persons familiar with electrical installation, startup, troubleshooting, and maintenance
of the product who possess the following qualifications:
•
Qualification in the electrotechnical area in accordance with the national regula-
tions
•
Familiarity with this documentation
Additional qualifi-
cation
In addition to that, these persons must be familiar with the valid safety regulations and
laws, as well as with the requirements of the standards, directives, and laws specified
in this documentation. The persons must have the express authorization of the com-
pany to operate, program, parameterize, label, and ground units, systems, and circuits
in accordance with the standards of safety technology.
Instructed persons
All work in the areas of transportation, storage, operation and waste disposal must be
carried out by persons who are trained appropriately. The purpose of the instruction is
that the persons are capable of performing the required tasks and work steps in a safe
and correct manner.
2.4
Designated use
The product is intended for installation in electrical plants or machines.
In case of installation in electrical systems or machines, startup of the product is pro-
hibited until it is determined that the machine meets the requirements stipulated in the
local laws and directives. For Europe, Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC as well as the
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU apply. Observe EN 60204-1 (Safety of machinery -– elec-
trical equipment of machines).
The standards given in the declaration of conformity apply to the product.
The product is designed for stationary use.
Technical data and information on the connection conditions are provided on the
nameplate and in chapter "Technical data" in the documentation. Always comply with
the data and conditions.
Unintended or improper use of the product may result in severe injury to persons and
damage to property.
2.5
Functional safety technology
The product must not perform any safety functions without a higher-level safety sys-
tem, unless explicitly allowed by the documentation.
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