User's Responsibilities; General Safety Information - ABB ACS580MV Hardware Manual

12 Safety instructions
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ANSI Z535.6
American National Standard for Product Safety Information in Product Manuals,
Instructions, and Other Collateral Materials.

User's responsibilities

It is the responsibility of those in charge of the bypass - drive system to ensure that each
person involved in the installation, operation or maintenance of the bypass - drive system
has received the appropriate training and has thoroughly read and clearly understood the
instructions in this manual and the relevant safety instructions.

General safety information

To maintain safety and minimize hazards observe the following:
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Before the drive is energized, make sure that:
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all foreign objects are removed from the bypass - drive system.
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all internal and external covers are securely fastened and all doors are closed,
locked and / or bolted.
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the manual release of the door safety switches is in the locked position.
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Before starting to conduct maintenance on the bypass - drive system, make sure that:
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the main and auxiliary power supply to the drive and bypass is switched off, locked
out, and tagged out.
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the bypass - drive is in non-operating state and after de-energizing.
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safety ground connections are in place for both input and output of the drive.
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MB and MSS connection are in right place.
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appropriate personal protective equipment is provided and used when required.
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everyone involved is informed.
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When working near the running drive protective earmuffs should be worn.
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Before work is carried out simultaneously on the bypass - drive and on other drive
system equipment, make sure that,
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the relevant safety codes and standards are observed.
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all energy sources of the equipment are turned off.
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lock-out and tag-out devices are in place.
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barriers and appropriate covers are used on equipment which is still live.
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everyone involved is informed.
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In case of fire in the drive room:
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Observe the established rules and regulations for fire protection.
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Only firemen with appropriate protective equipment are allowed to enter the
bypass - drive room.