Safety; Instructions And Safety Instructions; Safety Instructions; General Safety Information - Wilo Easy Control MS-L 1x4kW Einbau- Und Betriebsanleitung

SAFETY

• The manufacturer deems that information pro-
vided by the operator or customer is insufficient
or incorrect
• Failure to observe the safety instructions, the
regulations and requirements of German law or
the applicable local laws, or of this operation and
maintenance manual
• Improper use
• Incorrect storage and transport
• Improper assembly/dismantling
• Insufficient maintenance
• Incorrect repairs
• Inadequate construction site or construction work
• Chemical, electrochemical and electrical influ-
ences
• Wear
This means the manufacturer's liability excludes
all liability for personal, material or financial injury.
2. Safety
This section lists all the generally applicable
safety instructions and technical information. In
addition, all the other sections contain specific
safety instructions and technical information. All
instructions and information must be observed
and followed during the various phases of the
switchgear life cycle (installation, operation,
maintenance, transport, etc.)! The operator is
responsible for ensuring that all personnel follow
these instructions and guidelines.

2.1. instructions and safety instructions

This manual uses instructions and safety in-
structions for preventing injury and damage to
property. To clearly identify them for personnel,
the instructions and safety instructions are dis-
tinguished as follows:
2.1.1. instructions
Instructions are displayed in bold type. Instruc-
tions contain text that refers to the previous
text or particular sections, or highlights short
instructions.

2.1.2. Safety instructions

Safety instructions are slightly indented and
displayed in bold type. It always commences with
a signal word.
Information that only refers to property damage
is printed in gray, without safety symbols.
Information that refers to personal injury is
printed in black and is always accompanied by a
safety symbol. Danger, prohibition or instruction
symbols are used as safety symbols.
Example:
Installation and operating instructions Wilo-Easy Control MS-L 1x4kW
Danger symbol: General hazard
Danger symbol, for example, dangerous electri-
cal voltage
Prohibition symbol, for example, Keep out!
Instruction symbol, for example, wear protec-
tive clothing
The safety symbols used conform to the generally
applicable directives and regulations, such as DIN
and ANSI.
Each safety instruction begins with one of the
following signal words:
• Danger
Serious or fatal injuries can occur!
• Warning
Serious injuries can occur!
• Caution
Injuries can occur!
• Caution (instruction without symbol)
Substantial property damage can occur. Irrepara-
ble damage is possible!
Safety instructions begin with a signal word and
description of the hazard, followed by its cause
and potential consequences, and end with advice
on prevention.

2.2. General safety information

• The electricity network must be switched off
before any work is performed (installation, dis-
mantling, maintenance). The switchgear must be
disconnected from the electricity network and
secured against reactivation.
• The person operating the switchgear must notify
his or her supervisor immediately should any
faults or irregularities occur.
• Where damage occurs to electrical components,
cables and/or insulation, the switchgear must be
shut down immediately by the operator.
• Tools and other objects should be kept in their
designated places so that they can be found
quickly.
• The switchgear may not be installed in potentially
explosive areas. A risk of explosions pertains.
these instructions must be strictly observed.
Non-observance can result in injury or substan-
tial property damage.

2.3. Electrical work

DANGEr due to electrical voltage
improper procedures during electrical work
may result in fatal injuries caused by electrical
voltage! Such work may only be carried out by
a qualified electrician.
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