LEGRAND Trimod MCS 10, User Manual

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2. Regulatory and safety requirements

 DANGER

Before carrying out any operation on the equipment, it is necessary to read the entire manual carefully, especially 

this chapter.

Look after this manual carefully and consult it repeatedly while using the EPS.

2.1 

General notes

The equipment has been made for the applications given in the manuals. It may not be used for purposes other than 

those for which it has been designed, or differently from those specified.

2.2 

Definitions of “Skilled Technician” and “Operator”

2.2.1 Skilled Technician

The professional figure who will carry out the installation, start up and ordinary maintenance is called "Skilled Technician".

This definition refers to people who have specific technical qualification and are aware of the method of installing, assem-

bling, repairing, commissioning and safe use of the equipment.

In addition to the requirements listed in the paragraph below for general operators, the Skilled Technician must be qual-

ified in accordance with the safety regulations in force in the country of installation on the measures to implement when 

working in presence of hazardous voltage. He must also use the Personal Protective Equipment required by the safety 

regulations in force at the country of installation for all the activities indicated in the installation and maintenance manual 

(see paragraph 2.3)

 WARNING

The safety manager is responsible for protection and company risks prevention according to what is indicated in the 

European directives 2007/30/EC and 89/391/EEC regarding safety in the workplace.

The safety manager must ensure that all the people working on the equipment have received all the instructions included 

in the manuals with particular reference to those contained in this chapter.

2.2.2 Operator

The professional figure assigned to the equipment for normal use is called "Operator".

This definition refers to people who know how to operate the equipment as described in the user manual and have the 

following requisites:

1. technical education, which enables them to operate according to safety standards in relation to the dangers linked to 

the presence of electric current;

2. training on the use of Personal Protective Equipment and basic first aid interventions.

The company safety manager in choosing the person (operator) who uses the equipment, must consider:

- the person’s work fitness according to the laws in force;

- the physical aspect (not disabled in any way);

- the psychological aspect (mental stability, sense of responsibility);

- the educational background, training and experience;

- the knowledge of the standards, regulations and measures for accident prevention.

He should also impart training in such a way as to provide thorough knowledge of the equipment and its component 

parts.

The operator shall consult the user manual at any time. He shall also follow the requirements provided to achieve maxi-

mum safety for himself and others during all operating phases.

Some typical activities the operator is expected to carry out are:

- the use of the equipment in its normal operating status and the restore of the functioning after it shuts down;

- the activation of the necessary provisions for maintaining the quality performance of the EPS;

- the cleaning of the equipment;

- cooperation with personnel responsible for ordinary maintenance activities (skilled technicians).