Safety Information; Information For Those Responsible For The Plant Or System; The 5 Safety Rules - Siemens SIMOTICS XP Operating Instructions Manual

Safety information

2.1

Information for those responsible for the plant or system

This electric machine has been designed and built in accordance with the specifications
contained in Directive 2014/35/EU ("Low-Voltage Directive") and is intended for use in
industrial plants. Please observe the country-specific regulations when using the electric
machine outside the European Community. Follow the local and industry-specific safety and
setup regulations.
The persons responsible for the plant must ensure the following:
• Planning and configuration work and all work carried out on and with the machine is only
to be done by qualified personnel.
• The operating instructions must always be available for all work.
• The technical data as well as the specifications relating to the permissible installation,
connection, ambient and operating conditions are taken into account at all times.
• The specific setup and safety regulations as well as regulations on the use of personal
protective equipment are observed.
Note
Use the services and support provided by the local service center for planning, installation,
commissioning and service work.
This machine has been designed, built and tested in accordance with Directive 2014/34/EU
("Explosion Protection Directive") and is intended for use in industrial plants with a potentially
explosive atmosphere.
Commissioning in hazardous areas
Commissioning the machine in hazardous zones is absolutely prohibited until conformance
with these guidelines has been proven based on the appropriate certificate.
Only commission the machine if it has been absolutely confirmed that the plant or system is
in full conformance with the valid directive.
Follow the country-specific regulations when using the machine outside the European
Community.
2.2

The 5 safety rules

To ensure your own personal safety as well as to avoid material damage, always comply with
the safety-relevant instructions when carrying out any work. Also carefully comply with the 5
safety rules according to EN 50110-1 "Working in a no-voltage state" in the specified
sequence.
1MB..5/6 shaft height 71 ... 355
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