Emerson 400518-01 Safety Information, Safety Precautions, Qualified Person, Enclosure

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Safety Information

Safety Precautions

This product is intended for professional incorporation into a complete system by qualified persons. 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 must 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 this instruction manual carefully.

Qualified Person

For the purpose of this manual and product, a “qualified person” is one who is familiar with the installation, construction and operation of the equipment and the hazards involved. In addition, this individual has the following qualifications:

Is trained and authorized to energize, de-energize, clear and ground and tag circuits and equipment in accordance with established safety practices.

Is trained in the proper care and use of protective equipment in accordance with established safety practices. Is trained in rendering first aid.

Enclosure

This product is intended to be mounted in an enclosure that prevents access except by qualified persons and that prevents the ingress of contamination. This product is designed for use in an environment classified as pollution degree 2 in accordance with IEC664-1. This means that only dry, non-conducting contamination is acceptable.

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 safety-critical applications without additional independent channels of protection. All applications where malfunction could cause injury or loss of life must be subject to a risk assessment, and further protection provided where needed.

Identification of Safety Information

Safety related information through out this manual is identified with the following markings.

“Warning” indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

“Caution” indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

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