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Important
The information contained herein is general in nature and not
intended for specific application purposes. It does not relieve
the user of responsibility to use sound practices in application,
installation, operation and maintenance of the equipment
purchased. Siemens reserves the right to make changes in the
specifications shown herein or to make improvements at any
time without notice or obligation. Should a conflict arise
between the general information contained in this publication
and the contents of drawings or supplementary material or
both, the latter shall take precedence.
Qualified person
For the purpose of this manual a qualified person is one who
is familiar with the installation, construction or operation of
the equipment and the hazards involved. In addition, this
person has the following qualifications:
Is trained and authorized to de-energize, clear, ground
and tag circuits and equipment in accordance with
established safety procedures.
Is trained in the proper care and use of protective
equipment, such as: rubber gloves, hard hat, safety glasses
or face shields, flash clothing, etc., in accordance with
established safety practices.
Is trained in rendering first aid.
Hazardous voltages.
Will cause death, serious injury or property damage.
Always de-energize and ground the equipment before
maintenance. Read and understand this instruction manual before
using equipment. Maintenance should be performed only by
qualified personnel. The use of unauthorized parts in the repair of
the equipment or tampering by unqualified personnel will result in
dangerous conditions which will cause death, severe injury or
equipment damage. Follow all safety instructions contained herein.
Further, a qualified person shall also be familiar with the proper
use of special precautionary techniques, personal protective
equipment, insulation and shielding materials, and insulated tools
and test equipment. Such persons are permitted to work within
limited approach of exposed live parts operating at 50 volts or
more, and shall, at a minimum, be additionally trained in all of the
following:
The skills and techniques necessary to distinguish exposed
energized parts from other parts of electric equipment
The skills and techniques necessary to determine the nominal
voltage of exposed live parts
The approach distances specified in NFPA 70E® and the
corresponding voltages to which the qualified person will be
exposed
The decision-making process necessary to determine the
degree and extent of the hazard and the personal protective
equipment and job planning necessary to perform the task
safely.
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