Caution Statements; Electrical Shock Risk; System Design And Safety Of Personnel - GE ASTAT XL User Manual

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Caution Statements

Caution Statements cannot cover every potential cause of equipment damage but can highlight
common causes of damage. It is the installer's responsibility to read and understand all instructions
in this manual prior to installing, operating or maintaining the equipment, to follow good electrical
practice including applying appropriate personal protective equipment and to seek advice before
operating this equipment in a manner other than as described in this manual.
NOTE
The ASTAT XL soft starter is not user serviceable. The unit should only be serviced by
authorised service personnel. Unauthorised tampering with the unit will void the product
warranty.
2.1

Electrical Shock Risk

The voltages present in the following locations can cause severe electric shock and may be lethal:
• AC supply cables and connections
• Output cables and connections
• Many internal parts of the starter, and external option units
The AC supply must be disconnected from the starter using an approved isolation device before any
cover is removed from the starter or before any servicing work is performed.
WARNING - ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Models QLxxB0500D~QLxxX1600D: The busbar and heatsink must be treated as live whenever
the unit has mains voltage connected (including when the starter is tripped or waiting for a
command).
AVERTISSEMENT - DANGER D'ELECTROCUTION
Modèles QLxxB0500D à QLxxX1600D : Les barres de puissance et le radiateur doivent être traités
comme étant des éléments sous tension si l'appareil est relié au secteur (y compris lorsque le
démarreur s'est mis en sécurité ou s'il attend une commande).
SHORT CIRCUIT
The ASTAT XL is not short circuit proof. After severe overload or short circuit, the operation of the
ASTAT XL should be fully tested by an authorised service agent.
GROUNDING AND BRANCH CIRCUIT PROTECTION
It is the responsibility of the user or person installing the ASTAT XL to provide proper grounding
and branch circuit protection according to local electrical safety codes.
2.2

System Design and Safety of Personnel

The starter is intended as a component for professional incorporation into complete equipment or a
system. If installed incorrectly, the starter may present a safety hazard.
The starter uses high voltages and currents, carries stored electrical energy, and is used to control
equipment which can cause injury.
Close attention is required to the electrical installation and the system design to avoid hazards either in
normal operation or in the event of equipment malfunction. System design, installation, commissioning
and maintenance must be carried out by personnel who have the necessary training and experience.
They must read this safety information and this guide carefully.
None of the starter functions must be used to ensure safety of personnel, ie they must not be used
for safety-related functions.
Careful consideration must be given to the functions of the starter which might result in a hazard,
either through their intended behaviour or through incorrect operation due to a fault. In any
application where a malfunction of the starter or its control system could lead to or allow damage, loss
or injury, a risk analysis must be carried out, and where necessary, further measures taken to reduce
the risk.
The system designer is responsible for ensuring that the complete system is safe and designed
correctly according to the relevant safety standards.
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