Safety Information; Definitions, Warning Information - Siemens 1LA8 Series Operating Instructions Manual

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Safety information

1.1 Definitions, warning information

Warning
The data and recommendations specified in all
the instructions supplied, and in all other related
instructions, must always be observed in order
to avoid hazardous situations and the risk of
possible injury or damage.
Furthermore, the pertinent national, local and
plant-specific regulations and requirements
should be kept in mind!
Special designs and other versions may vary in
technical details! If in doubt, be sure to contact
the manufacturer, quoting the type designation
and serial number, or have maintenance work
done by one of Siemens Service Centers.
Qualified persons
Only qualified persons who have carefully read and
understood the content of this documentation should
be entrusted with the commissioning and operation of
machines, equipment or systems. Qualified persons as
far as the safety instructions given in this
documentation are concerned are those who have the
necessary authorization to commission, earth and
identify equipment, systems and circuits in accordance
with the relevant safety standards.
Safety guidelines
This documentation contains instructions, which must
be followed closely in order to ensure personal safety
and avoid damage to the equipment and machines.
Personal safety instructions are highlighted in the
manual by a warning triangle, while damage
avoidance instructions are not. They are marked as
follows depending on the level of danger:
Danger
Danger means that death or grievous injury will
occur if the appropriate precautions are not
taken.
Warning
Warning means that death or grievous injury
may occur if the appropriate precautions are not
taken.
Caution
Caution with a warning triangle means that
minor personal injury may occur if the
appropriate precautions are not taken.
Caution
Caution without a warning triangle means that
damage to property may occur if the
appropriate precautions are not taken.
Notice
Notice means that an undesirable result or state might
occur if the relevant instructions are not followed.
Note
Note draws particular attention to an important item
of information about the product, its use or the
corresponding section of the documentation, which
could be useful to the user or operator.
Proper usage
Please pay close attention to the following:
Warning
The electrical equipment contains components
that are at a dangerous voltage. Before any work
is carried out, therefore, it must be ensured that
the equipment is isolated from the supply.
Only qualified persons may work with this
equipment.
These persons must be familiar with all
instructions and precautions to be taken /
specified in this documentation that are relevant
for safety.
Safe and satisfactory operation of this motor
presumes satisfactory transport, proper storage,
installation and assembly and careful
subsequent operation and maintenance.
This motor may only be used for the applications
specified in the catalog and the technical
description, and only in conjunction with third-
party devices and components recommended
and/or approved by Siemens.
Failing to adhere to these instructions may
result in severe injury and/or damage to
property.
National safety regulations must be closely
observed.
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