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Electrical work: a qualified electrician must carry out the elec-
trical work.
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Installation/dismantling: The technician must be trained in the
use of the necessary tools and fixation materials.
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The product must be operated by persons who have been in-
structed on how the complete system functions.
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Maintenance work: The technician must be familiar with the
use of operating fluids and their disposal.
Definition of "qualified electrician"
A qualified electrician is a person with appropriate technical edu-
cation, knowledge and experience who can identify and prevent
electrical hazards.
The operator must confirm and ensure the field of authority, the
competence and the monitoring of the personnel. If the person-
nel do not possess the necessary knowledge, they must be
trained and instructed. If required, this can be carried out by the
product manufacturer at the operator's request.
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Have electrical work carried out by a qualified electrician.
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When connecting to the mains supply, comply with the nation-
ally applicable guidelines, standards and regulations as well as
specifications issued by the local energy supply companies.
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Before commencing work, disconnect the product from the
mains and secure it against being switched on again.
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Give staff training on how to establish the electrical connection
and the methods for switching off the product.
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Protect the electrical connection with a residual-current device
(RCD).
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Observe the technical information in these installation and op-
erating instructions as well as on the rating plate.
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Earth the product.
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Comply with the manufacturer's specifications when connect-
ing the product to electrical switching systems.
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Have a defective connection cable replaced immediately by a
qualified electrician.
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Never remove operating elements.
Installation and operating instructions • Wilo-Stratos GIGA, Wilo-Stratos GIGA-D, Wilo-Stratos GIGA B • Ed.01/2024-02
DANGER
When dismantled, the permanent magnet rotor inside the pump can pose
mortal danger for people with medical implants (e.g. pacemakers).
• Follow the general behavioural guidelines that apply to handling elec-
trical devices!
• Do not open the motor!
• Dismantling and installation of the rotor may only be carried out by
Wilo customer service! If you have been fitted with a pacemaker, you
must not carry out this kind of work!