Operating Instructions

Safety instructions
Basic information on safety
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Safety instructions
Basic information on safety
Standards/directives
Our products are designed and manufactured in compliance with recognized
standards and directives. This is certified in a Declaration of Incorporation and an EU
Declaration of Conformity.
The end user or the contractor must ensure that all legal requirements, directives,
guidelines, national regulations and recommendations with respect to assembly,
electrical connection, commissioning and operation are met at the place of installation.
Safety
This device left the factory in proper condition to be safely installed and operated in a
hazard-free manner. The notes and warnings in this document must be observed by
the user to ensure hazard-free operation of this device.
All necessary precautions must be taken to prevent damage due to rough handling,
impact, or improper storage. Do not use abrasive compounds to clean the device, or
scrape its surfaces with any objects.
Configuration and setup procedures for this device are described in this manual.
Proper configuration and setup are required for the safe operation of this device.
The control system in which this device is installed must have proper safeguards to
prevent injury to personnel, or damage to equipment, should a failure of system
components occur.
WARNING
Installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of the unit must be
performed under strict observation of all applicable codes, standards, and safety
regulations.
The actuator must be installed, commissioned, operated and repaired only by qualified
personnel. A qualified person is one who is trained in:
● The operation and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems in
accordance with established safety practices.
● Procedures to energize, de-energize, ground, tag and lockout electrical circuits
and equipment in accordance with established safety practices.
● The proper use and care of personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance
with established safety practices.
● First aid.
This document does not cover every detail about every version of the product
described. It does not consider every potential occurrence concerning the installation,
operation, maintenance and use of this device.
If situations transpire that are not documented in sufficient detail, please request the
required information from the Siemens Distributor or Representative responsible for
your area.