Specifications

Caution Statements Softstart UK
2. Caution Statements
Caution Statements cannot cover every potential cause of equipment damage but can highlight common
causes of damage. It is the installer's responsibility to read and understand all instructions in this manual prior
to installing, operating or maintaining the equipment, to follow good electrical practice including applying
appropriate personal protective equipment and to seek advice before operating this equipment in a manner
other than as described in this manual.
NOTE
The LV-DS soft starter is not user serviceable. The unit should only be serviced by authorised
service personnel. Unauthorised tampering with the unit will void the product warranty.
2.1. Electrical Shock Risk
The voltages present in the following locations can cause severe electric shock and may be lethal:
• AC supply cables and connections
• Output cables and connections
• Many internal parts of the starter, and external option units
The AC supply must be disconnected from the starter using an approved isolation device before any cover is
removed from the starter or before any servicing work is performed.
WARNING – ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Models LV-DS-0500B~LV-DS-1600C: The busbar and heatsink must be treated as live whenever the
unit has mains voltage connected (including when the starter is tripped or waiting for a command).
SHORT CIRCUIT
The LV-DS is not short circuit proof. After severe overload or short circuit, the operation of the LV-DS
should be fully tested by an authorised service agent.
GROUNDING AND BRANCH CIRCUIT PROTECTION
It is the responsibility of the user or person installing the LV-DS to provide proper grounding and
branch circuit protection according to local electrical safety codes.
2.2. System Design and Safety of Personnel
The starter is intended as a component for professional incorporation into complete equipment or a system. If
installed incorrectly, the starter may present a safety hazard.
The starter uses high voltages and currents, carries stored electrical energy, and is used to control equipment
which can cause injury.
Close attention is required to the electrical installation and the system design to avoid hazards either in normal
operation or in the event of equipment malfunction. System design, installation, commissioning and
maintenance must be carried out by personnel who have the necessary training and experience. They must
read this safety information and this guide carefully.
None of the starter functions must be used to ensure safety of personnel, ie they must not be used for
safety-related functions.
Careful consideration must be given to the functions of the starter which might result in a hazard, either through
their intended behaviour or through incorrect operation due to a fault. In any application where a malfunction of
the starter or its control system could lead to or allow damage, loss or injury, a risk analysis must be carried out,
and where necessary, further measures taken to reduce the risk.
The system designer is responsible for ensuring that the complete system is safe and designed correctly
according to the relevant safety standards.
• STOP function
The STOP function does not remove dangerous voltages from the starter, the motor or any external option
units.
2.3. Disposal Instructions
Equipment containing electrical components may not be disposed of together with
domestic waste.
It must be collected separately as electrical and electronic waste according to local
and currently valid legislation.
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