The Five Safety Rules - Siemens SIMOGEAR BA 2030 Operating Instructions Manual

General information and safety notes

1.5 The five safety rules

Take appropriate protective measures to prevent accidental contact with rotating drive
components, such as couplings, gear wheels or belt drives.
Take appropriate protective measures to prevent accidental contact with components and
equipment that heat up to over +70 °C during operation.
When removing protective equipment, keep fasteners in a safe place. Re-attach removed
protective equipment before commissioning.
Collect and dispose of used oil in accordance with regulations. Remove oil spillages
immediately with an oil-binding agent in compliance with environmental requirements.
Do not carry out any welding work on the geared motor. Do not use the geared motor as a
grounding point for welding operations.
Carry out equipotential bonding in accordance with applicable regulations and directives by
electrotechnology specialists.
Do not use high-pressure cleaning equipment or sharp-edged tools to clean the geared
motor.
Observe the permissible tightening torque of the fastening bolts.
Replace damaged bolts with new bolts of the same type and strength class.
Siemens AG accepts the warranty only for original spare parts.
The manufacturer who installs the geared motors in a plant must include the regulations
contained in the operating instructions in its own operating instructions.
During operation, observe the maximum permissible vibration values specified in
DIN ISO 10816-3.
1.5 The five safety rules
For your own personal safety and to prevent material damage when carrying out any work,
always observe the safety-relevant instructions and the following five safety rules according
to EN 50110-1 Working in a voltage-free state. Apply the five safety rules in the sequence
stated before starting work.
Five safety rules
1. Disconnect.
Also disconnect the auxiliary circuits, for example the anti-condensation heating.
2. Secure against reconnection.
3. Verify absence of operating voltage.
4. Ground and short circuit.
5. Cover or safeguard neighboring live parts.
After the work has been completed, undo the measures taken in the reverse order.
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Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50009094A/RS-AL
BA 2030 (2KJ4)