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Suitability for Use
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It is the customer’s responsibility to confirm conformity with any standards, codes, or regulations
that apply if the Yaskawa product is used in combination with any other products.
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The customer must confirm that the Yaskawa product is suitable for the systems, machines, and
equipment used by the customer.
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Consult with Yaskawa to determine whether use in the following applications is acceptable. If use
in the application is acceptable, use the product with extra allowance in ratings and specifica-
tions, and provide safety measures to minimize hazards in the event of failure.
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Outdoor use, use involving potential chemical contamination or electrical interference, or use
in conditions or environments not described in product catalogs or manuals
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Nuclear energy control systems, combustion systems, railroad systems, aviation systems,
vehicle systems, medical equipment, amusement machines, and installations subject to sep-
arate industry or government regulations
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Systems, machines, and equipment that may present a risk to life or property
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Systems that require a high degree of reliability, such as systems that supply gas, water, or
electricity, or systems that operate continuously 24 hours a day
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Other systems that require a similar high degree of safety
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Never use the product for an application involving serious risk to life or property without first
ensuring that the system is designed to secure the required level of safety with risk warnings and
redundancy, and that the Yaskawa product is properly rated and installed.
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The circuit examples and other application examples described in product catalogs and manuals
are for reference. Check the functionality and safety of the actual devices and equipment to be
used before using the product.
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Read and understand all use prohibitions and precautions, and operate the Yaskawa product
correctly to prevent accidental harm to third parties.
Specifications Change
The names, specifications, appearance, and accessories of products in product catalogs and
manuals may be changed at any time based on improvements and other reasons. The next edi-
tions of the revised catalogs or manuals will be published with updated code numbers. Consult
with your Yaskawa representative to confirm the actual specifications before purchasing a product.
