YASKAWA SVC User Manual page 8

 Safety Precautions That Must Always Be Observed
 General Precautions
 Read and understand this manual to ensure the safe usage of the SERVOPACK.
 Keep this manual in a safe, convenient place so that it can be referred to whenever necessary.
Make sure that it is delivered to the final user of the SERVOPACK.
 Do not remove covers, cables, connectors, or optional devices while power is being supplied to
the SERVOPACK.
There is a risk of electric shock, operational failure of the SERVOPACK, or burning.
 Use a power supply with specifications (number of phases, voltage, frequency, and AC/DC
type) that are appropriate for the SERVOPACK.
There is a risk of burning, electric shock, or fire.
 Connect the ground terminals on the SERVOPACK and Servomotor to ground poles according
to local electrical codes (100 Ω or less for a SERVOPACK with a 200-VAC power supply).
There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
 Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the SERVOPACK.
There is a risk of fire or malfunction.
The warranty is void for the SERVOPACK if you disassemble, repair, or modify it.
 The installation must be suitable and it must be performed only by an experienced technician.
There is a risk of electric shock or injury.
 Before connecting the machine and starting operation, make sure that an emergency stop pro-
cedure has been provided and is working correctly.
There is a risk of injury.
 Do not touch anything inside the SERVOPACK.
There is a risk of electric shock.
 The SERVOPACK heat sinks, regenerative resistors, External Dynamic Brake Resistors, Servo-
motors, and other components can be very hot while power is ON or soon after the power is
turned OFF. Implement safety measures, such as installing covers, so that hands and parts
such as cables do not come into contact with hot components.
There is a risk of burn injury.
 For a 24-VDC power supply, use a power supply device with double insulation or reinforced
insulation.
There is a risk of electric shock.
 Do not damage, pull on, apply excessive force to, place heavy objects on, or pinch the cables.
There is a risk of failure, damage, or electric shock.
 Never use the SERVOPACK in locations subject to water, corrosive atmospheres, or flammable
gas, or near flammable objects.
There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
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DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION