1. SAFETY INFORMATION AND CONFORMITY TO STANDARDS
1.1 Safety information
Read this manual thoroughly before proceeding with installation, connections (wiring), operation, or maintenance and inspection. Ensure
you have sound knowledge of the device and familiarize yourself with all safety information and precautions before proceeding to operate
the inverter.
Safety precautions are classified into the following two categories in this manual.
Failure to heed the information indicated by this symbol may lead to dangerous conditions,
possibly resulting in death or serious bodily injuries.
Failure to heed the information indicated by this symbol may lead to dangerous conditions,
possibly resulting in minor or light bodily injuries and/or substantial property damage.
Failure to heed the information contained under the CAUTION title can also result in serious consequences. These safety precautions are
of utmost importance and must be observed at all times.
Application
• FRENIC-Multi is designed to drive a three-phase induction motor. Do not use it for single-phase motors or for other purposes.
Fire or an accident could occur.
• FRENIC-Multi may not be used for a life-support system or other purposes directly related to the human safety.
• Though FRENIC-Multi is manufactured under strict quality control, install safety devices for applications where serious
accidents or material losses are foreseen in relation to the failure of it.
An accident could occur.
Installation
• Install the inverter on a non flammable material such as metal.
Otherwise fire could occur.
• Do not place flammable object nearby.
Doing so could cause fire.
• Do not support the inverter by its terminal block cover during transportation.
Doing so could cause a drop of the inverter and injuries.
• Prevent lint, paper fibers, sawdust, dust, metallic chips, or other foreign materials from getting into the inverter or from
accumulating on the heat sink.
Otherwise, a fire or an accident might result.
• Do not install or operate an inverter that is damaged or lacking parts.
Doing so could cause fire, an accident or injuries.
• Do not stand on a shipping box.
• Do not stack shipping boxes higher than the indicated information printed on those boxes.
Doing so could cause injuries.