Oriental motor BLV Series - Safety Precautions; Understanding Safety Symbols and Warnings; General Safety Guidelines

Safety precautions
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2 Safety precautions
The precautions described below are intended to ensure the safe and correct use of the product, and to prevent
the customer and others from exposure to the risk of injury. Use the product only after carefully reading and fully
understanding these instructions.
Description of signs
WARNING
Handling the product without observing the instructions that accompany a
"WARNING" symbol may result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Handling the product without observing the instructions that accompany a
"CAUTION" symbol may result in injury or property damage.
The items under this heading contain important handling instructions that the user
should observe to ensure safe use of the product.
The items under this heading contain related information and contents to gain a
further understanding of the text in this manual.
Explanation of graphic symbols
Indicates "prohibited" actions that must not be performed.
Indicates "compulsory" actions that must be performed.
WARNING
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Do not use the product in explosive or corrosive environments, in the presence of ammable gases, in
places subjected to splashing water, or near combustibles. Doing so may result in re, electric shock, or
injury.
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Do not transport, install, connect or inspect the product while the power is supplied. Always turn o the
power before carrying out these operations. This may result in electric shock or damage to equipment.
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Do not use a motor without an electromagnetic brake in an application of vertical drive such as elevating
equipment. If the alarm function (protective function) of the driver is activated, the motor will stop
operating. This may cause the moving part to fall, resulting in injury or damage to equipment.
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Do not use the brake mechanism of the electromagnetic brake motor as a safety brake. It is intended to
hold the moving part and motor positions. Using it as a safety brake may result in injury or damage to
equipment.
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When using the electromagnetic brake motor in an application of vertical drive such as elevating
equipment, be sure to check the load condition suciently before operating. If a load in excess of the
rated torque is applied or the small torque limiting value is set, the load may fall. This may cause injury or
damage to equipment.
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Do not machine or modify the cable. Doing so may result in re, electrical shock, or damage to equipment.
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Do not forcibly bend, pull, or pinch the cable. Doing so may result in re, electrical shock, or damage to
equipment.
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Do not touch the motor or driver when conducting the insulation resistance measurement or dielectric
strength test. Accidental contact may result in electric shock.
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Do not disassemble or modify the motor and the driver. Doing so may result in electric shock, injury, or
damage to equipment. Refer all such internal inspections and repairs to the branch or sales oce from
which you purchased the product.
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Only qualied and educated personnel should be allowed to perform installation, connection, operation
and inspection/troubleshooting of the product. Handling by unqualied and uneducated personnel may
result in re, electric shock, injury, or damage to equipment.
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Use a motor and a driver only in the specied combination. An incorrect combination may cause re,
electric shock, or damage to equipment.