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Important
The information contained herein is general in nature and not
intended for specific application purposes. It does not relieve the
user of responsibility to use sound practices in application,
installation, operation and maintenance of the equipment
purchased. Siemens reserves the right to make changes in the
specifications shown herein or to make improvements at any
time without notice or obligation. Should a conflict arise
between the general information contained in this publication
and the contents of drawings or supplementary material or
both, the latter shall take precedence.
Qualified person
For the purpose of this instruction manual a qualified person is
one who has demonstrated skills and knowledge related to the
installation, construction and operation of the equipment and
the hazards involved. In addition, this person has the following
qualifications:
Is trained and authorized to
de-energize, clear, ground and tag circuits and equipment in
accordance with established safety procedures.
Is trained in the proper care and use of protective
equipment, such as: rubber gloves, hard hat, safety glasses or
face shields, flash clothing, etc., in accordance with
established safety practices.
Is trained in rendering first aid.
Hazardous voltages and stored energy.
Will cause death, serious injury or property damage.
Even if the circuit breaker and control circuits have been de-energized for a
long time, the power supply capacitors will maintain significant stored
energy. Always discharge the capacitors before maintenance. Always de-
energize and ground the equipment before maintenance.
Read and understand this instruction manual before using equipment.
Maintenance should be performed only by qualified personnel. The use of
unauthorized parts in the repair of the equipment or tampering by
unqualified personnel will result in dangerous conditions which will cause
death, severe injury or equipment damage. Follow all safety instructions
contained herein.
Stored energy and high speed moving parts.
Will result in serious injury. Fingers can be crushed by the magnetic
actuator.
Do not remove guard panel. Do not operate circuit breaker if guard panel
removed.
Further, a qualified person shall also be familiar with the proper use
of special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment,
insulation and shielding materials, and insulated tools and test
equipment. Such persons are permitted to work within limited
approach of exposed live parts operative at 50 volts or more, and
shall, at a minimum, be additionally trained in all of the following:
The skills and techniques necessary to distinguish exposed
energized parts from other parts of electric equipment
The skills and techniques necessary to determine the nominal
voltage of exposed live parts
The approach distances specified in NFPA 70E® and the
corresponding voltages to which the qualified person will be
exposed
The decision-making process necessary to determine the degree
and extent of the hazard and the personal protective equipment
and job planning necessary to perform the task safely.
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