Service and maintenance
9.1 Safety information
SIMOTICS A-1FV5/1PV5 synchronous/induction motors
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Operating Instructions, 03/2014, 610.45002.40
Safety regulations
Before starting maintenance work, always observe the five safety rules.
1.
Disconnect the system.
2.
Protect against reconnection.
3.
Make sure that the equipment is de-energized.
4.
Ground and short-circuit.
5.
Cover or enclose adjacent components that are still live.
These measures described above must not be reversed until the maintenance work has
been completed and the motor fully assembly again.
Other safety-related measures
NOTICE
Personal protective equipment when using chemical cleaning agents
Chemical cleaning agents can be caustic or emit dangerous fumes.
If these come into contact with skin or if you inhale the fumes, this can cause injuries
(e.g. chemical burns on the skin or respiratory passages, or skin irritation).
During cleaning, make sure that appropriate methods of extracting fumes are in place and
that you wear the appropriate protective gear (e.g. gloves, goggles, face masks).
If using chemical cleaning agents, observe the instructions and any warnings provided in
the relevant safety data sheet. Chemical cleaning agents must be suitable for use with the
machine's components, particularly where plastic components are concerned.
CAUTION
Personal protective measures when working with compressed air
When you clean using compressed air, this can stir up dust, metal chips, or cleaning
agents, Personal injury will result.
When cleaning using compressed air, make sure you use suitable extraction equipment
and wear protective equipment (safety goggles, protective suit, etc.).
Qualified personnel
This machine must be commissioned and operated by qualified personnel only. For the
purpose of the safety information in these Operating Instructions, a "qualified person" is
someone who is authorized to energize, ground, and tag equipment, systems, and circuits in
accordance with established safety procedures.
