2 For your safety
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Merrychef conneX
®
service and repair manual 22
Re-test your proprietary voltage tester is
working correctly and test to ensure the
capacitor is discharged (dead) at the
magnetron(s) and the HV transformer(s).
CAUTION: To ensure safety, this must be
repeated every time the oven is worked
on.
Note: This is a generic HV capacitor discharge procedure for the
complete range of Merrychef equipment
2.16 Safe working when replacing appliance parts
For your safety when replacing appliance parts
Before starting service / repair work, it is essential that you familiarize yourself with the rules and hazard warning in this
chapter and follow the instructions given.
Eligibility of personnel for removal / fitting of appliance parts
Only qualified personnel from an authorized service company are permitted to remove and fit components of the
microwave combination oven.
Rules for setting up the appliance safely
To prevent hazards that arise from the installation site and environment of the appliances, the rules for setting up the
appliance safely must always be observed; see section 5 ‘Setting up the appliance' in the conneX
®
Installation and User
manual.
DANGER
Risk of electric shock from live parts.
When the appliance is not connected to an equipotential bonding system, there is a risk of electric shock from touching live
parts. When the covers of the microwave combination oven are removed, there is a risk of electric shock from touching live
parts.
Make sure that any work on the electrical system is performed solely by a qualified electrician from an authorized
service company.
Before removing the covers:
Switch the appliance off and disconnect the plug from the wall socket.
Turn off the isolator switch to disconnect fixed wired appliances and lock-off.
Take protective measures at every power switch to ensure that the power cannot be switched on again.
Always discharge the high voltage capacitors before working on the appliance using a suitable capacitor discharge
tool. See how to discharge the conneX oven in section 2.15 ‘Process for discharging the capacitors’.
Make sure that the electrical connections are intact and connected securely before putting the appliance into use.
Before preparing the appliance for use, make sure that the appliance, including all metallic accessories, is connected
to an equipotential bonding system.
Moving heavy loads
WARNING
Risk of injury from lifting incorrectly.
When lif
ting the appliance, the weight of the appliance may lead to injuries, especially in the area of the torso.
Use a forklift truck or pallet truck to place the appliance in the installation position or to move it to a new position.
When shifting the appliance into the correct position, use enough people for the weight of the appliance when lifting
it (value depending on age and gender). Observe the local occupational safety regulations.
Wear personal protective equipment.
Sharp-edged sheet-metal parts
WARNING
Risk of cuts from sharp-edged sheet-metal parts.