Safety Instructions - ABB EasyLine EL3000 Operating Instruction

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Safety instructions

Requirements for safe operation
In order to operate in a safe and efficient manner the device
should be properly handled and stored, correctly installed and
set-up, properly operated and correctly maintained.
Personnel qualifications
Only persons familiar with the installation, set-up, operation and
maintenance of comparable devices and certified as being
capable of such work should work on the device.
Special information and precautions
These include:
• The content of this operating instruction,
• The safety information affixed to the device,
• The applicable safety precautions for installing and
operating electrical devices,
• Safety precautions for working with gases, acids,
condensates, etc.
National regulations
The regulations, standards and guidelines cited in this
operator's manual are applicable in the Federal Republic of
Germany. The applicable national regulations should be followed
when the device is used in other countries.
Safety of the equipment and safe operation
The device was built and tested in accordance with
EN 61010 Part 1 'Safety regulations for electrical measuring,
control and laboratory equipment' and it left the factory in
perfect condition.
To maintain this condition and to assure safe operation, read
and follow the safety instructions in this operating instruction.
Failure to do so can put persons at risk and can lead to device
damage as well as damage to other systems and devices.
Protective lead connection
The protective lead (ground) should be attached to the
protective lead connector before any other connection is made.
Risks of a disconnected protective lead
The device can be hazardous if the protective lead is interrupted
inside or outside the device or if the protective lead is
disconnected.
Potential equalization
• The external potential equalization connection of the
analyzer housing must be connected to the local potential
equalization.
• The local potential equalization must be connected before
any other connections are made.
• The connectors have a clamping range of max. 4 mm
Danger of interrupted potential equalization
The device can be hazardous if the protective lead is interrupted
inside or outside the device or if the protective lead is
disconnected.
DANGER
Explosion hazard
Explosion hazard when working on the potential equalization
or the potential equalization connection in an existing
hazardous atmosphere.
• Work on the potential equalization or the potential
equalization connection is prohibited if there is a
hazardous atmosphere.
Risks involved in opening the covers
Current-bearing components can be exposed when the covers or
parts are removed, even if this can be done without tools.
Current can be present at some connection points.
Risks involved in working with an open device
All work on a device that is open and connected to power should
only be performed by trained personnel who are familiar with the
risks involved.
When safe operation can no longer be assured
If it is apparent that safe operation is no longer possible, the
device should be taken out of operation and secured against
unauthorized use.
The possibility of safe operation is excluded:
• If the device is visibly damaged,
• If the device no longer operates,
• After prolonged storage under adverse conditions,
• After severe transport stresses.
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