Fundamental Safety Instructions; Operator's Obligation To Exercise Diligence - Beckhoff C9900-U332-0010 Manual

2.3

Fundamental safety instructions

The following safety instructions must be observed when handling the battery pack.
Application conditions
• Do not use the battery pack under extreme environmental conditions.
• Never use the battery pack in potentially explosive atmospheres.
• Provide openings in the control cabinet walls for sufficient ventilation of the control cabinet in
accordance with EN 50272-2. This avoids the risk of explosion due to gas escaping from the battery
packs.
• Never plug or unplug connectors during thunderstorms. There is a risk of electric shock.
• Ensure protective earthing of the battery pack.
Damage to property and impairment of functions
• Ensure that only trained specialists with a control and automation engineering background, operate the
PC to which the battery pack is connected. Use by unauthorized persons can lead to damage to
property.
• Extinguish the battery pack with foam halogens in case of fire or with a large amount of spray water in
case of large fires.
2.4

Operator's obligation to exercise diligence

The operator must ensure that
• the products are only used as intended (see chapter 2.2 Intended use [} 6]).
• the products are only operated in sound condition and in working order.
• only sufficiently qualified and authorized personnel operate the PC to which the battery pack is
connected.
• the personnel is instructed regularly about relevant occupational safety and environmental protection
aspects, and is familiar with the operating instructions and in particular the safety instructions contained
herein.
• the operating instructions are in good condition and complete, and always available for reference at the
location where the products are used.
C9900-U332-0010 Version: 2.2
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