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Safety instructions
2.2 General safety instructions
Extension Units KPxx
Operating Instructions, 05/2019, A5E43600360-AC
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Safety during commissioning
WARNING
Potential personal injury or material damage due to non-compliance with machine
regulations
If it is unclear whether or not the machine operated with the device described in this
document meets the provisions of Directive 2006/42/EC, the machine must not be put into
operation as there is a risk of personal injury and/or material damage.
Verify before commissioning that the provisions of Directive 2006/42/EC are fulfilled.
Safety when working in and on electrical systems
Work in or on electrical systems may only be carried out by authorized persons. The
following safety regulations apply for the prevention of electric shock and electrocution:
1.
Switch off the system
2.
Secure the system to prevent it switching back on
3.
Check the system to ensure it is de-energized
4.
Ground and short the system
5.
Cover or shield adjacent live parts
Note
These safety steps must always be taken in the above order before any work on electrical
systems. Once work on an electrical system is finished, cancel the safety steps starting with
the last and finishing with the first.
Label the electrical system in accordance with the applicable safety provisions when work is
to be carried out.
Always adhere to the safety provisions applicable in the country of use.
Strong high-frequency radiation
NOTICE
Observe immunity to RF radiation
The device has an increased immunity to RF radiation according to the specifications on
electromagnetic compatibility in the technical specifications.
Radiation exposure in excees of the specified immunity limits can impair device functions,
result in malfunctions and therefore injuries or damages.
Read the information on immunity to RF radiation in the technical specifications.