Inspection And Maintenance - Siemens SIMOTICS M-1PH8 Operating Instructions & Installation Instructions

Maintenance

9.3 Inspection and maintenance

9.3 Inspection and maintenance
Perform maintenance work on the machine only when it is stopped
Electric machines have live parts and rotating parts. Fatal or serious injuries and substantial
material damage can occur if maintenance work is performed on the machine when it is not
stopped or not de-energized.
● Perform maintenance work on the machine only when it is stopped. The only operation
● When performing maintenance work, comply with the five safety rules.
Damage resulting if the machine is not maintained
If the machine is not maintained it can suffer damage. This can cause faults which can result
in eventual or immediate death, serious injury, or material damage.
Perform regular maintenance on the machine.
Personal protective measures when working with compressed air
When cleaning with compressed air, dust, metal chips, or cleaning agents can be whirled up.
Injuries can result.
When cleaning using compressed air, make sure you use suitable extraction equipment and
wear protective equipment (safety goggles, protective suit, etc.).
CAUTION
Cleaning with compressed air
If cleaning is performed using compressed air, chips of metal can be blown into the winding
head. This can damage the insulation, and result in clearances and creepage distances less
than the minimum allowable. This may cause damage to the machine extending to total failure.
When cleaning with compressed air, ensure there is adequate extraction.
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permissible while the machine is rotating is regreasing the roller bearings.
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Operating Instructions 05/2012 A5E03986435A AA
SIMOTICS M-1PH8