Safety Instructions; Warning Symbol On The Device; Qualified Personnel; The Five Safety Rules - Siemens SINAMICS GM150 Operating And Installation Instructions

Safety instructions

In the individual chapters of this document, you will find safety instructions that must be obeyed
absolutely, for your own safety, to protect other people and to avoid damage to property. Pay
attention to the following safety instructions for all activities on the inverter.
2.1

Warning symbol on the device

Please observe the warning symbols attached to the device. The warning symbols have the
following meaning:
Warning symbol
For transportation, observe the "transportation markings (Page 76)" on the device packaging.
2.2

Qualified personnel

The product/system described in this documentation may only be operated by personnel
qualified for the specific task in accordance with the relevant documentation for the specific
task, in particular its warning notices and safety instructions. Because of their training and
experience, qualified personnel can recognize any risks involved with handling these products/
systems and avoid any possible dangers.
2.3

The five safety rules

For your own personal safety and to prevent material damage when carrying out any work,
always observe the safety-relevant instructions and the following five safety rules according
to EN 50110‑1 "Working in a voltage-free state". Apply the five safety rules in the sequence
stated before starting work.
Five safety rules
1. Disconnect the system.
2. Secure against reconnection.
SINAMICS GM150 6SL3815-2LN41-4AA2
Operating Instructions 04/2017
Meaning
Warning: Voltage
Warning: Hot surface
General warning symbol: Observe the explanations about the hazard on the
device labels.
Also disconnect the auxiliary circuits, for example, anti-condensation heating.
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