General Safety Information - ABB ACS5000 User Manual

Chapter 1 - Safety
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General safety information

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To maintain safety and minimize hazards observe the following:
• Before the drive is energized, make sure that:
• all foreign objects are removed from the drive,
• all internal and external covers are securely fastened and all
doors are closed, locked and / or bolted.
• Before starting to work on the drive, make sure that:
• the main and auxiliary power supply to the drive is switched off,
locked out, and tagged out,
• the drive is dead,
• safety ground connections are in place,
• appropriate personal protective equipment is provided and used
when required,
• everyone involved is informed.
• When working near the running drive, wear protective earmuffs.
• Before work is carried out simultaneously on the drive and on other
drive system equipment, make sure that
• the relevant safety codes and standards are observed,
• all energy sources of the equipment are turned off,
• lockout and tagout devices are in place,
• barriers and appropriate covers are used on equipment which is
still live,
• everyone involved is informed.
• In case of fire in the drive room:
• Observe the established rules and regulations for fire protection.
• Only firemen with appropriate protective equipment are allowed
to enter the drive room.
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