Safety-Relevant Operating Instructions - Siemens XC1003-A Technical Manual

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Safety-relevant operating instructions

Building Technologies
Fire Safety & Security Products
Country-specific standards
The products are developed and produced in accordance with the relevant
international and European safety standards. If additional country-specific, local
safety standards or statutes apply to planning, mounting, installation, operation and
disposal of the product at the place of operation, then any such standards or
statutes shall be observed in addition to those safety prescriptions in the product
documentation.
Electrical installations
Work on electrical systems must be carried out in accordance with electro-
WARNING
technical rules and only by a trained electrical technician or an instructed
person under the management and supervision of an electrical technician.
When performing work in explosion-hazard areas, comply with the respective
WARNING
safety procedures.
When performing commissioning and repair work on units, they must be voltage-
free, if possible.
Provide connection terminals with external voltage sources with "DANGER
external voltage" signing.
Lay mains power lines to the control unit separately. These must be fused with
their own, clearly marked fusing.
Provide earthing in accordance with local safety regulations.
When performing work in explosion-hazard areas, comply with the respective
safety procedures.
Mounting, installation, commissioning and maintenance
If you require tools, you must use tools that are safe and intended for the task
such as, for example, a ladder.
If you are activating fire controls for test purposes, there must be no damage
caused to system components.
Release fire controls only when the test has been completed and the system is
finally turned over to the customer.
Avoid unintended triggering of remote transmission.
Notify the receiving station prior to a pending test-remote transmission.
Before actuating manual activation for test purposes, mechanically block the
activation of extinguishing.
Use or require the use of the "General Installation Instructions" as the guideline
for extinguishing systems. This guideline is available from us on request.
Testing and checking product operability
Notify persons in the event of mist and noise.
Notify persons of the testing of the alarm devices and make provisions for
possible panic reactions.
Notify the alarm and fault receiving stations connected to the system of a
pending test-remote transmission.
When testing the extinguishing system, evacuate the extinguishing area and
block it off.
Safety regulations
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A6V10099837_a_en
12.2007