Siemens 8DJH

Safety instructions
6/121 Revision 05 • INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • 8DJH • 500-8067.9
2 General instructions
Important • The personnel must read and understand this manual before starting to work.
• Observe all safety instructions and warnings in this manual, and follow the instructions.
• Store this manual carefully, and so that it is accessible to the personnel at any time.
• This manual is a part of the product. When the switchgear is transferred, supply this manual
as well.
The switchgear corresponds to the relevant laws, prescriptions and standards applicable at the
time of delivery. If correctly used, it provides a high degree of safety by means of logical
mechanical interlocks and shockproof metal enclosure of live parts.
Independently of the safety instructions given in these operating instructions, the local laws,
ordinances, guidelines and standards for operation of electrical equipment as well as for labor,
health and environmental protection apply.
The switchgear operator or owner must keep the technical documents supplied with the
switchgear throughout the entire service life, and keep them up-to-date in case of
modifications of the switchgear.
Five Safety Rules of
Electrical Engineering
The Five Safety Rules of Electrical Engineering must be complied with during operation of the
products and components described in these operating instructions:
• Isolate.
• Secure against reclosing.
• Verify safe isolation from supply.
• Earth and short-circuit.
• Cover or barrier adjacent live parts.
Hazardous substances If hazardous substances are required to perform the work, the relevant safety data sheets and
operating instructions must be observed.
DANGER
The perfect and safe operation of this switchgear is conditional on:
➭ Observance of operating and installation instructions.
➭ Qualified personnel.
➭ Proper transportation and correct storage of the switchgear.
➭ Correct installation and commissioning.
➭ Diligent operation and maintenance.
➭ Observance of the instructions applicable at site for installation, operation and safety
(e.g. DIN VDE 0101/0105). (e.g. DIN VDE 0101/0105).
DANGER
Any kind of modification on the product or alteration of the product must be coordinated with
the manufacturer in advance. Non-coordinated modifications or alterations can cause the
expiration of warranty claims, and cause danger to life, limb and other legally protected
interests. The fulfillment of the type tests (according to IEC 62271-200) may not be guaranteed
anymore. This applies especially though not exclusively to the following actions, e.g in the
course of maintenance or repairs:
➭ Original Siemens spare parts were not used.
➭ Service engineers performing replacement were not trained and certified by Siemens.
➭ Parts were fitted or adjusted incorrectly.
➭ Settings were not made in accordance with Siemens specifications.
➭ After installation and setting, no final check was performed by a service engineer approved
by Siemens, including documentation of the test results.
➭ Maintenance was not done according to the operating instructions of the Siemens
products.