Siemens SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES Sicherheits- Und Anwendungshinweise Seite 4

1. General
In operation, drive converters, depending on their degree of
protection, may have live, uninsulated, and possibly also moving or
rotating parts, as well as hot surfaces.
In case of inadmissible removal of the required covers, of improper
use, wrong installation or maloperation, there is the danger of
serious personal injury and damage to property.
For further information, see documentation.
All operations serving transport, installation and commissioninng as
well as maintenance are to be carried out by skilled technical
personnel (Observe IEC 60364 or CENELEC HD 384 or DIN VDE
0100 and IEC 60664 or DIN VDE0110 and national accident
prevention rules!).
For the purposes of these basic safety instructions, "skilled technical
personnel" means persons who are familiar with the installation,
mounting, commissioning and operation of the product and have the
qualifications needed for the performance of their functions.
2. Intended use
Drive converters are components designed for inclusion in electrical
installations or machinery.
In case of installation in machinery, commissioning of the drive
converter (i.e. the starting of normal operation) is prohibited until the
machinery has been proved to conform to the provisions of the
directive 98/37/EG (Machinery Safety Directive - MSD). Account is
to be taken of EN 60204.
Commissioning (i.e. the starting of normal opertion) is admissible
only where conformity with the EMC directive (89/336/EEC) has
been established.
The drive converters meet the requirements of the low-voltage
directive 73/23/EEC.
They are subject to the harmonized standards of the series
EN 50178 / DIN VDE 0160 in conjunction with EN 60439-1 / DIN
VDE 0660 part 500 and EN 60146 / VDE 0558.
The technical data as well as information concerning the supply
conditions shall be taken from the rating plate and from the
documentation and shall be strictly observed.
3. Transport, storage
The instructions for transport, storage and proper use shall be
complied with.
The climatic conditions shall be in conformity with EN 50178.
Safety and operating instructions
for drive converters
in conformity with the low-voltage directive 73/23/EEC
4. Installation
The installation and cooling of the appliances shall be in accordance
with the specifications in the pertinent documentation.
The drive converters shall be protected against excessive strains.
In particular, no components must be bent or isolating distances
altered in the course of transportation or handling. No contact shall
be made with electronic components and contacts.
Drive converters contain electrostatic sensitive components which
are liable to damage through improper use. Electric components
must not be mechanically damaged or destroyed (potential health
risks).
5. Electrical connection
When working on live drive converters, the applicable national
accident prevention rules (e.g. BGV A2) must be complied with.
The electrical installation shall be carried out in accordance with the
relevant requirements (e.g. cross-sectional areas of conductors,
fusing, PE connection). For further information, see documentation.
Instructions for the installation in accordance with EMC
requirements, like screening, earthing, location of filters and wiring,
are contained in the drive converter documentation. They must
always be complied with, also for drive converters bearing a CE
marking. Observance of the limit values required by EMC law is the
responsibility of the manufacturer of the installation or machine.
6. Operation
Installations which include drive converters shall be equipped with
additional control and protective devices in accordance with the
relevant applicable safety requirements, e.g. Act respecting
technical equipment, accident prevention rules etc. Changes to the
drive converters by means of the operating software are admissible.
After disconnection of the drive converter from the voltage supply,
live appliance parts and power terminals must not be touched
immediately because of possibly energized capacitors. In this
respect, the corresponding signs and markings on the drive
converter must be respected.
During operation, all covers and doors shall be kept closed.
7. Maintenance and servicing
The manufacturer's documentation shall be followed.
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