5 Work and safety instructions
General
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Trainees should work with the circuits only under the supervision of an instructor.
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Electrical devices (e.g. power supply units, compressors and hydraulic power units) may only be
operated in training rooms that are equipped with residual current devices (RCD).
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Observe the specifications included in the technical data for the individual components, and in
particular all safety instructions!
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Malfunctions which might impair safety must not be generated when the device is operated for training
purposes.
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Wear personal safety equipment (safety glasses, safety shoes) when working on circuits.
Mechanical safety
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Switch off the power supply!
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Switch off working and control power before working on the
circuit.
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Do not reach into the setup unless it is at a complete standstill.
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Be aware of potential overtravel times for the actuators.
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Mount all of the components securely on the profile plate.
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Make sure that limit switches are not actuated from the front.
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Risk of injury during troubleshooting!
Use a tool such as a screwdriver to actuate limit switches.
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Set all the components up in a way that makes it easy to activate the switches and interrupters.
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Follow the instructions about positioning the components.
Electrical system
Risk of death in case of interrupted protective earth conductor!
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The PE conductor (yellow-green) must not be interrupted, either inside or
outside of the device.
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The insulation of the protective conductor must never be damaged or removed.
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