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(3) Suitability for Use
1. It is the customer’s responsibility to confirm conformity with any standards, codes, or regulations that
apply if the Yaskawa product is used in combination with any other products.
2. The customer must confirm that the Yaskawa product is suitable for the systems, machines, and equipment
used by the customer.
3. Consult with Yaskawa to determine whether use in the following applications is acceptable. If use in the
application is acceptable, use the product with extra allowance in ratings and specifications, and provide
safety measures to minimize hazards in the event of failure.
• Outdoor use, use involving potential chemical contamination or electrical interference, or use in condi-
tions or environments not described in product catalogs or manuals
• Nuclear energy control systems, combustion systems, railroad systems, aviation systems, vehicle sys-
tems, medical equipment, amusement machines, and installations subject to separate industry or gov-
ernment regulations
• Systems, machines, and equipment that may present a risk to life or property
• Systems that require a high degree of reliability, such as systems that supply gas, water, or electricity, or
systems that operate continuously 24 hours a day
• Other systems that require a similar high degree of safety
4. Never use the product for an application involving serious risk to life or property without first ensuring that
the system is designed to secure the required level of safety with risk warnings and redundancy, and that the
Yaskawa product is properly rated and installed.
5. The circuit examples and other application examples described in product catalogs and manuals are for ref-
erence. Check the functionality and safety of the actual devices and equipment to be used before using the
product.
6. Read and understand all use prohibitions and precautions, and operate the Yaskawa product correctly to
prevent accidental harm to third parties.
(4) Specifications Change
The names, specifications, appearance, and accessories of products in product catalogs and manuals may be
changed at any time based on improvements and other reasons. The next editions of the revised catalogs or
manuals will be published with updated code numbers. Consult with your Yaskawa representative to confirm
the actual specifications before purchasing a product.
