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Dangers from
mains current
An electric shock is potentially life threatening and can be fatal.
Do not touch live parts either inside or outside the device.
All cables and leads must be secured, undamaged, insulated and adequately
dimensioned. Loose connections, scorched, damaged or inadequately dimen-
sioned cables and leads must be repaired/replaced immediately.
Do not sling cables or leads around the body or parts of the body.
Arrange for the mains cable to be checked regularly by a qualified electrician
to ensure the ground conductor is functioning properly.
The device must only be operated on a mains supply with a ground conductor
and a socket with a ground conductor contact.
If the device is operated on a mains without a ground conductor and in a sock-
et without a ground conductor contact, this will be deemed gross negligence.
The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damage arising from such
usage.
Switch off unused devices.
Wear a safety harness if working at height.
Before working on the device, switch it off and pull out the mains plug.
Attach a clearly legible and easy-to-understand warning sign to the device to
prevent anyone from plugging the mains plug back in and switching it on
again.
After opening the device:
- discharge all live components
- ensure that all components in the device are de-energised.
If work on live parts is required, appoint a second person to switch off the main
switch at the right moment.
Any repairs (e.g. opening of the terminal) must only be carried out by suitably
trained and qualified personnel. In the event of a fault, disconnect the mains
plug immediately and have repairs carried out by trained and qualified person-
nel.
- The device must be disconnected from the power supply before carrying
out repairs.
- Use only original spare parts
- Switch off before removing the mains plug
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