Specifications

Siemens Mobility, Traffic Solutions

Sopers Lane, Poole, Dorset

BH17 7ER

Version 10 Page 2 of 120 Status Issued

Last Editor harry.smyth Date 03 November 2014

Document

Name

GENERAL HANDBOOK FOR HEIMDALL

DETECTORS

Doc. No. 667/HB/31900/000

Preface

Safety of Installation and Maintenance Personnel

In the interests of health and safety, when installing, using or servicing this equipment the

following instructions must be noted and adhered to:

(1) Only skilled or instructed personnel, with relevant technical knowledge and

experience, who are also familiar with the safety procedures required when dealing

with modern electrical/electronic equipment, are to be allowed to use and/or work on

this equipment. All work shall be performed in accordance with the Electricity at

Work Regulations 1989.

(2) Such personnel must take heed of all relevant notes, cautions and warnings in this

Handbook and any other Document or Handbook associated with the equipment

including, but not restricted to, the following:

(3) The equipment must be correctly connected to the specified incoming power supply.

(4) Mains voltages may be present within traffic signal heads. Before any maintenance

work within the signal head is carried out, any mains supply to it must be isolated /

switched off.

(5) Only trained / competent persons should work on this equipment.

(6) Surfaces within the associated traffic signal get hot, e.g. lamp, lens and reflector.

Therefore care should be taken when working in such areas.

(7) Any power tools must be regularly inspected and tested.

(8) Any ladders used must be inspected before use to ensure they are sound and not

damaged.

(9) When using a ladder, before climbing it, ensure that it is erected properly and is not

liable to collapse or move. If using a ladder near a carriageway ensure that the area

is properly coned off and signed.

(10) Any personnel working on site must wear the appropriate protective clothing, e.g.

reflective vests, etc.