InstallationandoperatinginstructionsWilo-EasyControlMS-L1x4kW 27
SAFETY English
• The manufacturer deems that information pro-
videdbytheoperatororcustomerisinsufcient
or incorrect
• Failure to observe the safety instructions, the
regulations and requirements of German law or
the applicable local laws, or of this operation and
maintenance manual
• Improper use
• Incorrect storage and transport
• Improper assembly/dismantling
• Insufcientmaintenance
• Incorrect repairs
• Inadequate construction site or construction work
• Chemical,electrochemicalandelectricalinu-
ences
• Wear
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allliabilityforpersonal,materialornancialinjury.
2. Safety
This section lists all the generally applicable
safety instructions and technical information. In
addition,alltheothersectionscontainspecic
safety instructions and technical information. All
instructions and information must be observed
and followed during the various phases of the
switchgear life cycle (installation, operation,
maintenance, transport, etc.)! The operator is
responsible for ensuring that all personnel follow
these instructions and guidelines.
2.1. Instructions and safety instructions
This manual uses instructions and safety in-
structions for preventing injury and damage to
property. To clearly identify them for personnel,
the instructions and safety instructions are dis-
tinguished as follows:
2.1.1. Instructions
Instructions are displayed in bold type. Instruc-
tionscontaintextthatreferstotheprevious
textorparticularsections,orhighlightsshort
instructions.
2.1.2. Safety instructions
Safety instructions are slightly indented and
displayed in bold type. It always commences with
a signal word.
Information that only refers to property damage
is printed in gray, without safety symbols.
Information that refers to personal injury is
printed in black and is always accompanied by a
safety symbol. Danger, prohibition or instruction
symbols are used as safety symbols.
Example:
Danger symbol: General hazard
Dangersymbol,forexample,dangerouselectri-
cal voltage
Prohibitionsymbol,forexample,Keepout!
Instructionsymbol,forexample,wearprotec-
tive clothing
The safety symbols used conform to the generally
applicable directives and regulations, such as DIN
and ANSI.
Each safety instruction begins with one of the
following signal words:
• Danger
Serious or fatal injuries can occur!
• Warning
Serious injuries can occur!
• Caution
Injuries can occur!
• Caution (instruction without symbol)
Substantial property damage can occur. Irrepara-
ble damage is possible!
Safety instructions begin with a signal word and
description of the hazard, followed by its cause
and potential consequences, and end with advice
on prevention.
2.2. General safety information
• The electricity network must be switched off
before any work is performed (installation, dis-
mantling, maintenance). The switchgear must be
disconnected from the electricity network and
secured against reactivation.
• The person operating the switchgear must notify
his or her supervisor immediately should any
faults or irregularities occur.
• Where damage occurs to electrical components,
cables and/or insulation, the switchgear must be
shut down immediately by the operator.
• Tools and other objects should be kept in their
designated places so that they can be found
quickly.
• The switchgear may not be installed in potentially
explosiveareas.Ariskofexplosionspertains.
These instructions must be strictly observed.
Non-observance can result in injury or substan-
tial property damage.
2.3. Electrical work
DANGER due to electrical voltage
Improper procedures during electrical work
may result in fatal injuries caused by electrical
voltage! Such work may only be carried out by
a qualied electrician.