Safety Considerations
Safety Precautions
This product is intended for professional incorporation into a complete system. If you install the product incorrectly, it may present a safety hazard. The product and system may use high voltages and currents, carry a high level of stored electrical energy, or are used to control mechanical equipment that can cause injury.
You should give close attention to the electrical installation and 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. Read and follow this safety information and instruction manual carefully.
Enclosure
This product is intended to be mounted in an enclosure that prevents access except by trained and authorized personnel and prevents the ingress of contamination. This product is designed for use in an environment classified as pollution degree 2 in accordance with
Setup, Commissioning and Maintenance
It is essential that you give careful consideration to changes to drive settings. Depending on the application, a change could have an impact on safety. You must take appropriate precautions against inadvertent changes or tampering. Restoring default parameters in certain applications may cause unpredictable or hazardous operation.
Safety of Machinery
Within the European Union all machinery in which this product is used must comply with Directive 89/392/EEC, Safety of Machinery.
The product has been designed and tested to a high standard, and failures are very unlikely. However the level of integrity offered by the product’s control function – for example stop/ start, forward/reverse and maximum speed – is not sufficient for use in
General warning
Failure to follow safe installation guidelines can cause death or serious injury. The voltages used in this unit can cause severe electric shock and/or burns, and could be lethal. Extreme care is necessary
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