October 2000 Important Safety Information: Siemens Manual Safety Notices 3
SIEMENS CONTROL
Operator Manual
Fadal
Important Safety Information
Siemens Manual Safety Notices
Warning The following notes are given to ensure your safety and to prevent any risk
of damage to the product described or other units connected to the
machine.
Warning When electrical equipment is in operation, certain parts are bound to
reach hazardous voltage levels.
The intermediate circuit of all SIMODRIVE modules remains at a hazardous
voltage level for 5 minutes after all voltages have been disconnected. See
the Instruction Manual for more details.
Only qualified personnel should perform maintenance on the device/
system. Failure to comply with warnings can result in severe injury or
material damage. Only suitably qualified personnel trained in the setup,
installation, commissioning or operation of the product should work on
the device/system.
Further Notes Whenever measuring or testing has to be performed on live equipment,
the regulations of Safety Code VBG 4.0 must be observed, in particular §
8 “Permissible Deviations when Working on Live Parts”. Suitable
electronic tools should be used.
Danger This symbol appears whenever death, severe bodily injury or substantial
material damage will occur if the appropriate precautions are not taken.
Warning This symbol appears whenever death, severe body injury or substantial
material damage could occur if the appropriate precautions are not taken.
Caution This symbol appears whenever minor body injury or material damage can
occur if the appropriate precautions are not taken.