as well as control and power circuits, which have been assembled for a specific
application. A machine is, for example, intended for processing, treatment,
movement or packaging of a material. The term "machine" also covers a combi-
nation of machines which are arranged and controlled in such a way that they
function as a unified whole.
Manufacturer
The manufacturer is an individual or legal entity bearing responsibility for the de-
sign and manufacture of a product which is placed on the market in the individu-
al's or legal entity's name. The manufacturer can use finished products, finished
parts or finished elements, or contract out work to subcontractors. However,
the manufacturer must always have overall control and possess the required au-
thority to take responsibility for the product.
Product
Examples of a product: Device, component, part, system, software, firmware,
among other things.
Qualified Persons
In terms of this application documentation, qualified persons are those persons
who are familiar with the installation, mounting, commissioning and operation of
the components of the electric drive and control system, as well as with the haz-
ards this implies, and who possess the qualifications their work requires. To
comply with these qualifications, it is necessary, among other things,
1) to be trained, instructed or authorized to switch electric circuits and devices
safely on and off, to ground them and to mark them
2) to be trained or instructed to maintain and use adequate safety equipment
3) to attend a course of instruction in first aid
User
A user is a person installing, commissioning or using a product which has been
placed on the market.
1.2 Explanation of signal words and the Safety alert symbol
The Safety Instructions in the available application documentation contain spe-
cific signal words (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION or NOTICE) and, where re-
quired, a safety alert symbol (in accordance with ANSI Z535.6-2011).
The signal word is meant to draw the reader's attention to the safety instruction
and identifies the hazard severity.
The safety alert symbol (a triangle with an exclamation point), which precedes
the signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION, is used to alert the reader
to personal injury hazards.
Bosch Rexroth AG
Safety Instructions for Electric Drives and Controls
Brake Chopper
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