ABB UNITROL 1020 - Instructions for Emergency Situations; Firefighting; First Aid Measures for Electrical Installations

 Chapter 2 - Safety Instructions
UNITROL 1020 User Manual 3BHS335648 E82 9
2.5 Instructions for Emergency Situations
2.5.1 Firefighting
All personnel must be familiar with the location of fire extinguishers and
emergency exits and must be able to operate the fire extinguishers.
Fire extinguishers are carbon dioxide (CO
2
) or foam-based.
 CO
2
fire extinguishers are intended for fighting fires in electrical
installations and may not be directed at persons.
 Foam extinguishers are intended for fighting fires in non-electrical
equipment. They may be directed at persons but must not be used
for extinguishing fires in electrical equipment.
DANGER!
In case of fire,
Be aware of voltage, toxic gases, overheating.
See the instructions below.
1 Shut down the system.
Operators must be familiar with the emergency shutdown sequence.
2 Put on a protection mask.
3 Use only CO
2
to extinguish the fire, no foam, no water.
2.5.2 First Aid Measures for Electrical Installations
In case of an emergency, follow the instructions below:
DANGER!
A person is in contact with electricity.
There is a danger of electric shock for the first aider as well.
Do not touch the person until the system is grounded.
1 Shut down the plant.
Operators must be familiar with the emergency shutdown sequence
of the system.
DANGER!
Residual voltage of the rotating machine is present immediately after
shut-down of the system.
There is a danger of electric shock.
Wait until the system is grounded.