Warning of magnetic fields
Notices
2.2
Personnel qualifications
Staff must:
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be instructed about locally applicable regulations governing accident prevention,
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have read and understood the installation and operating instructions.
Personnel must have the following qualifications:
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Electrical work: a qualified electrician must carry out the electrical 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 instructed on how the complete system func-
tions.
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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 education, 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 per-
sonnel. If the personnel do not possess the necessary knowledge, they must be trained and instructed. If re-
quired, this can be carried out by the product manufacturer at the operator's request.
2.3
Electrical work
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Electrical work must be performed by a qualified electrician.
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Nationally applicable guidelines, standards and regulations as well as specifications issued by the local
energy supply companies for connection to the local power supply system must be observed.
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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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The connection must be secured by means of a residual-current device (RCD).
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The product must be earthed.
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Have defective cables replaced immediately by a qualified electrician.
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Never open the control module and never remove operating elements.
2.4
Operator responsibilities
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Provide installation and operating instructions in a language which the personnel can understand.
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Make sure that personnel are suitably trained for the specified work.
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Verify the area of responsibility and individual responsibilities of personnel.
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Provide the necessary protective equipment and make sure that personnel wear it.
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Ensure that safety and information signs mounted on the device are always legible.
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Train personnel with regard to the operating principles of the system.
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Eliminate risks from electrical current.
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Equip hazardous components (extremely cold, extremely hot, rotating, etc.) with a guard to be provided
by the customer.
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Remove leakages of hazardous fluids (e.g. explosive, toxic or hot) in such a way that no danger is posed to
persons or the environment. Comply with national statutory provisions.
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Keep highly flammable materials at a safe distance from the product.
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Ensure compliance with the regulations for accident prevention.
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