Hazards From Electrical Current - Profimess SW-08 Operating Instructions Manual

To reduce health risks and prevent
dangerous situations, observe the
safety instructions listed here as well
as the safety instruction in the other
chapters of these Operating Instruc-
tions.
DANGER!
The SW-08 (1/2") series may not
be employed in explosion hazard
zones.
These Operating Instructions
cannot cover all conceivable dan-
gers because many dangers arise,
not from the device itself, but from
the respective media flowing
through it. Always observe the
appropriate safety data sheets
when using hazardous media!
20.02.2015
Special precautions > Hazards from electrical current
2.3.1 Hazards from elec-
trical current
Electrical current
DANGER!
Danger to life from electrical
current!
There is an immediate risk to life
from electrocution on touching live
parts. Damaged electrical insula-
tion or components can be
extremely dangerous.
– Only qualified electricians
shall work on the electrical
system.
– If the insulation is damaged
then immediately switch off
and have repairs carried out.
– Before commencing work on
live parts of the electrical sys-
tems and operating equip-
ment, disconnect the equip-
ment and ensure that it
remains disconnected for the
duration of the work. Observe
these 5 safety rules when
doing so:
– Isolate (disconnect)
– Secure against switching
back on
– Check for absence of
voltage
– Ground and short
– Cover or cordon off other
live parts in the vicinity
Safety
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