Safety Regulations; General Safety Notes; Specific Safety Information - ABB REF542plus Manual

6.3.1 General safety notes

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6.3.2 Specific safety information

Warning!
1VTA100114-Rev. 04 en
Valid from Version V4D02
Multifunction Protection and Switchgear Control unit REF542plus
Manual: Motor Protection with ATEX-Certification
Special arrangements may be made in consultation with the operator and will be
specified in the contract documentation.
In general, all agreements, assurances, legal relationships and all ABB obligations
arise from the current valid contract documentation, including any reference to the
warranty provisions, which are not influenced by the content of this documentation.
ABB assumes no responsibility for damages resulting from improper use of
REF542plus.
In the event of a guarantee claim, please contact the ABB office that sold the unit.

6.3 Safety Regulations

The safety notes in the following chapters represent only a general selection of the
points that must be observed. Additional safety notes applicable to the actual content
of the chapter can be found in the other specific parts of the manual.
Safety notes are either at the beginning of the section or directly at the relevant posi-
tion in the text.
Documentation
The content of the documentation supplied with the device must be followed in all cir-
cumstances when the device is in operation.
Operating an electrical device
When any electrical device is being operated, specific parts of the device are
subject to voltage. If safety warnings are not followed, hazards to personnel
and property will result. Personal injury and damage to property may also oc-
cur.
Safe Operation
The device must be properly transported and stored to ensure fault-free and safe op-
eration. In addition, commissioning, control, service and maintenance must be prop-
erly and thoroughly conducted.
Five safety rules
The five safety rules according the so called "VBG4 Electrical Substations and
Equipment" must be observed in all circumstances for personal safety:
1. Isolate the system before beginning work.
2. Secure against reactivation.
3. Ensure that there is no voltage.
4. Ground and short circuit.
5. Cover or shut out neighboring parts under power.
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