Qualified Personnel; Requirements To The Operator; Intended Use; Liability - Advanced Energy THYRO-AX Manual

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2.3 QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

Only qualified personnel who are familiar with the pertinent safety and
installation regulations may perform the following with the Thyro-AX:
• transport
• installation
• connection
• commissioning
• maintenance
• testing
• operation
These operating instructions must be read carefully by all persons wor-
king with or on the device prior to installation and initial start-up.

2.4 REQUIREMENTS TO THE OPERATOR

The person responsible for the system must ensure that
• Safety notes and operating instructions are available and adhered to.
• Operating conditions and technical data are heeded.
• Protective devices are used.
• Maintenance personnel are informed immediately or the Thyro-AX is
taken out of action immediately if abnormal voltages or noises, higher
temperatures, waves or similar occur, in order to identify the cause.
• The accident prevention regulations valid in the respective country of
use and the general safety regulations are observed.
• All safety devices (covers, warning signs etc.) are present, in perfect
condition and are used correctly.
• The national and regional safety regulations are observed.
• The personnel have access to the operating instructions and safety
regulations at all times.

2.5 INTENDED USE

CAUTION
The Thyro-AX may only be used for the purpose for which it was inten-
ded, as persons may otherwise be exposed to dangers (e.g. electric
shock, burns) and systems also (e. g. overload).
It is not permitted to make any unauthorized modifications to the
Thyro-AX or to use any spare parts or replacement parts not approved
by Advanced Energy, or to use the Thyro-AX for any other purpose.
These operating instructions contain all the information required by
skilled personnel using the Thyro-AX. Additional information and notes
for non-qualified persons and for the use of the Thyro-AX outside of
industrial assemblies are not contained in these operating instructions.
The warranty obligations of the manufacturer are only applicable if
these operating instructions are observed and complied with.

2.6 LIABILITY

No liability is burdened for non-intended by the manufacturer use of
the Thyro-AX. The operator or user, respectively, shall burden the res-
ponsibility for possibly necessary measures for the prevention of people
and asset damage. In case of complaints, please contact us immediately
and include the following information:
• type designation
• fabrication number /serial number
• complaint description
• duration in operations
• ambient temperature
• mode of operation

2.7 GUIDELINES

The devices of the type series Thyro-AX comply with the currently
applicable EN 50178 and EN 60146-1-1. BGV A3 is considered by the
compliance with EN 50274.
The CE sign attached to the device confirms compliance with the EC
directives for 2006/95/EEC for low voltage and 2004/108/EEC for
electro-magnetic compatibility, if the installation and commissioning
instructions described within the operating instructions are followed.
Regulations and definitions for specialists are included in DIN EN
50110-1.
Safe separation in accordance with EN 50178.
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