Notation Guide; What To Do In The Event Of A Fire; Product Information; The Type Plate - Eaton Magnefix MD4 User Manual

Escape routes
To the front and rear of the installation and between two
installations sited opposite each other, an escape route at
least 0.5 m wide and 2 m high must be present over the
entire length. The width of the escape route is measured
from the part of the installation which projects furthest. The
escape route must be completely clear and as far as
possible in a straight line.
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EMARK
The installation may be set up with the back against a
wall. In that case there will be no clear area or escape
route at the rear.
Entrances
Entrances to the switchroom and escape routes must be
kept clear at all times.
Storage of materials
Items not connected with the installation must not be stored
in the switchroom. Flammable materials, combustible
gases and hazardous chemicals must not be stored.
Availability of extinguishers
Suitable extinguishers must be present in and around the
switchroom. Obtain expert advice (fire brigade) on the best
choice and location of the extinguishers.
1.3.3

Notation guide

This manual uses warning boxes to alert the user to
possible dangers while operating or maintaining the
equipment:
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ARNING
Personal (fatal) danger to personnel and
bystanders.
C
AUTION
Danger of damage to equipment.
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OTE
Important note for clarification.
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EMARK
Useful advice.
1.3.4

What to do in the event of a fire

In the event of a fire in the switchroom, proceed as follows:
 Evacuate all personnel from the switchroom.
 Call the fire brigade.
 Notify specialists who can switch off the installation
completely, i.e. including:
 incoming cables;
 low-voltage cables;
 feedback from the low-voltage side;
 any other power sources.
 Follow local fire instructions.
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ARNING
•
NEVER ATTEMPT TO EXTINGUISH THE
INSTALLATION BEFORE IT IS COMPLETELY
DEAD.
•
NEVER extinguish with a water jet.
•
Make sure that no water flows into the
installation.
•
Keep well clear of the switchgear while the fire
is being extinguished in the area around
it.
Even when using non-conducting extinguishing
materials, a voltage may pass through the
extinguishing equipment.
Extinguishing:

If possible, leave extinguishing the fire to the fire
brigade.

Use non-conducting extinguishing materials.

If necessary, use extinguishers in the area around the
installation. Never attempt to extinguish the installation
itself, even if it appears to be dead.

1.4 Product information

The main system specifications are indicated on the type
plates. Further information is available from the information
pack which includes this manual.
1.4.1

The type plate

A complete type plate is made up of a main type plate with
supplementary type plates as required. The main type plate
is headed with the Eaton logo and address.
Magnefix MD4
991.184 G01 03 9