GE Industrial Solutions AF-300C AC Drive - Manual (Page 13)

GEK-85718
1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING, CAUTION AND NOTE
LABELS PLACED ON THE EQUIPMENT
The following format is used on the safety and
informative labels placed on the equipment. Read all
labels and follow the directions on them whenever
working on the equipment.
WARNING: Denotes operating procedures and
practices that may result in personal injury or loss of
life if not correctly followed.
WARNING labels will be red in color with
black or white lettering.
CAUTION: Denotes operating procedures and
practices that, if not strictly observed, may result in
damage to, or destruction of the equipment.
CAUTION labels will be amber in color with
black letterina.
NOTE: Notes call attention to information that is
especially significant in understanding and operating
the equipment.
NOTE labels will be white in color with black
WARNING, CAUTION AND NOTE
PARAGRAPHS WITHIN THIS
INSTRUCTION
The following paragraphs list some general safety
reminders and safety recommendations to be followed
when operating or installing this equipment. These
safety precautions will be repeated throughout this
instruction book where applicable.
W A R N I N G MECHANICAL MOTION
HAZARD: inverter systems cause mechanical
motion. it is the responsibility of the user to insure
that any such motion does not result in an unsafe
condition. Factory provided Interlocks and operating
limits should not be bypassed or modified.
WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND
BURN HAZARD: When using instruments such
as oscilloscopes to work on live equipment, the
should be grounded and a
differential amplifier input should be used. Care
should be used in the selection of probes and
leads and in the adjustment of the oscilloscope so
that accurate readings may be made. See instrument
manufacturers instruction book for proper operatlon
and adjustments to the instrument.
WARNING STRAIN HAZARD: improper
lift practices can cause serious or fatal injury.
Lift only with adequate equipment and trained
personnel.
WARNING F I R E A N D E X P L O S I O N
HAZARD: Fires or explosions might result from
mounting inverters in hazardous areas such as
locations where flammable or combustible vapors
or dusts are present. lnverters should be Installed
away from
hazardous areas, even if used with
motors suitable for use in these locations.
WARNING E L E C T R I C A L S H O C K
HAZARD: motor bases and equipment
enclosure houslngs should be grounded in
accordance with the National
Code or
other required standards.
WARNING M O T O R O V E R S P E E D
HAZARD: Because it is possible to configure the
inverter for operation up to 400 Hz maximum output
frequency, the inverter is capable of running the
motor at up to 8 7 times its base speed. Never
operate the motor above its top mechanical speed
or a catastrophic failure may occur. Never
configure
the inverter for a top frequency above the safe
mechanical speed for the motor. Consult factory
for any application exceeding 120 Hz.
WARNING PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD:
Carry the inverter only by the body, not by the
terminals or top cover. Equipment movement
should only be performed by trained personnel.