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

Safety information

2.1

Information for those responsible for the plant/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. Follow the country-specific regulations when using the electrical machine outside the
European Union. 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 consequentially 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.
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.
5 safety rules
1. Disconnect the system.
Also disconnect the auxiliary circuits, for example, anti-condensation heating.
2. Secure against reconnection.
3. Verify absence of operating voltage.
4. Ground and short-circuit.
5. Provide protection against adjacent live parts.
To energize the system, apply the measures in reverse order.
1LE5, 1PC4 shaft heights 280 ... 355
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