2.4 Notes for
personnel
2.5 Safety
instructions for
working with
electrical
equipment
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> Check the subsurface for a possible risk of slipping caused by moisture, ice,
snow or soiling.
> Always wear appropriate protective clothing when working on and with the
product (protective gloves, safety shoes).
> Never leave the product unattended in places accessible to the public. Secure
the product against unauthorised access.
> Do not throw materials or tools, but pass them up or down from person to person.
> Check the equipment for correct functioning before each use. Do not use the
product if parts are missing or damaged.
Persons under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication reducing reaction
times must not be allowed to handle or work on or with the product.
The following safety instructions must be observed when:
• working with electrical equipment on the product
• using the product in the vicinity of electrical units
• using the product in the vicinity of overhead power lines
D
ANGER
D
ANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCKS WHEN USING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ON THE PRODUCT
Electrical equipment may only be used on the product:
> with Safety Extra Low Voltage (48 V)
> with protective insulation (separation transformer)
> if the equipment is connected via a ground fault circuit interrupter with a
residual current of max. 30 mA
D
ANGER
D
ANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCKS WHEN WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF CURRENT
The product may only be used in the vicinity of such units if the following conditions
are met:
> The unit must be disconnected and secured against being switched back on.
> The section of the unit in question must be de-energised.
> The section of the unit must be earthed by means of an earthing strap.
> The section of the unit must be insulated against any adjacent current-bearing
components.
D
ANGER
D
ANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCKS WHEN WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF OVERHEAD POWER LINES
When working near overhead power lines, observe the safety clearances listed in
the following table:
Rated voltage (V)
< 1000 V
1 kV – 110 kV
110 kV – 220 kV
220 kV – 380 kV or if the rated voltage is not
known
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BEARING UNITS
Safety clearance (m)
1.0 m
3.0 m
4.0 m
5.0 m
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