Notes For Personnel; Safety Instructions For Working With Electrical Equipment - zarges Z600 Notice De Montage Et D'utilisation

2.4 Notes for personnel

2.5 Safety instructions
for working with
electrical equipment
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> Check the subsurface for a possible risk of slipping caused by moisture, ice,
snow or soiling.
> Always wear appropriate protective clothing (protective gloves, safety shoes)
when working on or with the platform steps.
> Never leave the platform steps unattended in places accessible to the public.
Secure the platform steps against unauthorised access.
> Do not throw materials or tools, but pass them up or down from person to
person.
> Check the equipment for correct functioning before each use. Do not use the
product if parts are missing or damaged.
Persons under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication reducing reaction
times must not be allowed to handle or work on or with the platform steps.
The following safety instructions must be observed when:
• working with electrical equipment on the platform steps
• using the platform steps in the vicinity of electrical units
• using the platform steps in the vicinity of overhead power lines
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ANGER
D
ANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCKS WHEN WORKING WITH ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ON THE PLATFORM STEPS
Electrical equipment may only be used on the platform steps under the following conditions:
> with Safety Extra Low Voltage (48 V)
> with protective insulation (separation transformer)
> if the equipment is connected via a ground fault circuit interrupter with a
residual current of max. 30 mA
D
ANGER
D
ANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCKS WHEN WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF CURRENT
The platform steps may only be used in the vicinity of such units if the following conditions are met:
> The unit must be disconnected and secured against being switched back on.
> The section of the unit in question must be de-energised.
> The section of the unit must be earthed by means of an earthing strap.
> The section of the unit must be insulated against any adjacent current-bearing
components.
D
ANGER
D
ANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCKS WHEN WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF OVERHEAD POWER LINES
When working near overhead power lines, observe the safety clearances listed in the following table:
Rated voltage (V)
< 1000 V
1 kV – 110 kV
110 kV – 220 kV
220 kV – 380
kV or if the rated voltage is not known
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BEARING UNITS
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Safety clearance (m)
1.0 m
3.0 m
4.0 m
5.0 m