Safety instructions
General safety and application notes
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Lenze · Decentralised frequency inverter 8400 motec (EtherNet/IP™ option) · EDS84DMOTEIP EN 2.0 - 10/2013
 
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2 Safety instructions
2.1 General safety and application notes
• Lenze drive and automation components ...
• must only be used as directed.
Application as directed
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• must never be commissioned if they display signs of damage.
• must never be technically modified.
• must never be commissioned if they are not fully mounted.
• must never be operated without required covers.
• during and after operation can have live, moving and rotating parts, depending on their 
degree of protection. Surfaces can be hot.
• The following applies to Lenze drive components ...
• only use the accessories approved.
• Only use original manufacturer spare parts.
• Observe all specifications contained in the enclosed documentation and related 
documentation.
• This is the precondition for safe and trouble-free operation and for obtaining the product 
features specified.
Features and variants
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• The specifications, processes, and circuitry described in this document are for guidance only 
and must be adapted to your own specific application. Lenze does not take responsibility for 
the suitability of the process and circuit proposals.
• Only qualified personnel may work with and on Lenze drive and automation components. In 
accordance with IEC 60364 and CENELEC HD 384, these are persons ...
• are familiar with installing, mounting, commissioning, and operating the product.
• who have the corresponding qualifications for their work.
• who know and can apply all regulations for the prevention of accidents, directives, and laws 
applicable at the place of use.
 Note!
It is absolutely vital that the stated safety measures are implemented in order to prevent 
serious injury to persons and damage to material assets.
Always keep this documentation to hand in the vicinity of the product during operation.
 Danger!
If the following basic safety measures are disregarded, severe injuries to persons and 
damage to material assets may result.