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Fundamental safety instructions
1.1 General safety instructions
NOTICE
Property damage due to loose power connections
Insufficient tightening torques or vibration can result in loose power connections. This can
result in damage due to fire, device defects or malfunctions.
• Tighten all power connections to the prescribed torque.
• Check all power connections at regular intervals, particularly after equipment has been
Spread of fire from built-in devices
In the event of fire outbreak, the enclosures of built-in devices cannot prevent the escape of
fire and smoke. This can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
• Install built-in units in a suitable metal cabinet in such a way that personnel are
• Ensure that smoke can only escape via controlled and monitored paths.
Active implant malfunctions due to electromagnetic fields
Converters generate electromagnetic fields (EMF) in operation. Electromagnetic fields may
interfere with active implants, e.g. pacemakers. People with active implants in the
immediate vicinity of an converter are at risk.
• As the operator of an EMF-emitting installation, assess the individual risks of persons
• Observe the data on EMF emission provided in the product documentation.
Unexpected movement of machines caused by radio devices or mobile phones
Using radio devices or mobile telephones in the immediate vicinity of the components can
result in equipment malfunction. Malfunctions may impair the functional safety of machines
and can therefore put people in danger or lead to property damage.
• Therefore, if you move closer than 20 cm to the components, be sure to switch off radio
• Use the "SIEMENS Industry Online Support app" only on equipment that has already
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transported.
WARNING
protected against fire and smoke, or take other appropriate measures to protect
personnel.
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with active implants.
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devices or mobile telephones.
been switched off.
Hardware Installation Manual, 06/2020, A5E37800827C AD
Power Module PM240P-2
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