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3.7 General warnings
ATTENTION
The equipment generates, uses and can radiate energy and radio frequencies. If not installed and used in agreement
with the indications given in this manual, it can interfere with radio communications.
- The equipment must be kept and used in accordance with the instructions given herein and as suggested from time to
time.
- The department manager must instruct the operating and maintenance personnel on how to use and service the
equipment in complete safety.
- Only specialized and specifically instructed personnel must be allowed to access the equipment for maintenance work.
All the time such maintenance work is being done, ‘Work underway’ signs must be affixed in the department that can
be seen from all access points.
- Connection of the equipment (and of any accessory devices) must include standard earthing to discharge short circuit
current and electrostatic voltages. Mains voltage must correspond to the value on the ID plate. Use of current adapters
is not allowed. When connecting pay attention to polarities.
- Any work on the equipment must be done only after it has been disconnected from the supply mains via the switch
which must be padlocked.
- When the equipment is received, or prior to switching on each time, DO NOT switch the UPS on if the batteries are
leaking.
- Tools used for maintenance (pliers, screwdrivers, etc.) must be the electrically insulated type.
- It is strictly forbidden to deposit combustible materials near the equipment. It must always be kept locked and access
allowed only to specifically trained personnel.
- Do not deactivate the safety devices or delude the indications, alarms and warnings, whether they are communicated
automatically or by means of plates on the installation.
- Do not turn the machine on without the fixed protections in place (panels, etc.).
- In the case of breakages, deformation or malfunctions of the equipment or parts of it, repair or replace immediately,
avoiding “emergency” repairs.
- It is not allowed, for any reason, to modify, manipulate or in any way alter the structure of the equipment, the devices
mounted on it, operating sequence, etc., without having first consulted the Manufacturer.
- If the fuses have to be changed, always and only use ones of the same type.
- Changing the batteries is a job for a specialized technician. Bear in mind that the electrolyte can cause irreparable
injury to skin, mucous membranes, and eyes and is toxic if inhaled or swallowed. Always work with the most suitable
Individual Protective Gear. Do not forget that the batteries must be disposed of according to the laws existing in the
country where the equipment is installed as they are toxic waste. Under no circumstances can a battery be burnt as it
would cause an explosion!
- All maintenance work, routine and extraordinary, must be recorded in a register, noting the date, time, type of job,
name of the operator and all useful information. If necessary use the pages added at the end of the “Maintenance
“chapter.
- Do not use oils or chemicals to clean with as they can corrode or damage parts of the equipment.
- Both the equipment and the work place must be kept perfectly clean.
- When maintenance is finished check carefully that no tools and/or materials have been left near the equipment before
turning the electricity back on.
3. Safety Provisions