Siemens CGZ - Manual (Page 3)

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Safety Procedures
This equipment contains hazardous voltages. Death,
serious personal injury or property damage can result
if safety instructions are not followed.
The successful and safe operation of motors and
generators is dependent upon proper handling,
installation, operation and maintenance, as well as
upon proper design and manufacture. Failure to
follow certain fundamental installation and
maintenance requirements may lead to personal injury
and the failure and loss of the motor as well as
damage to other property.
Only qualified personnel should work on or around
this equipment after becoming thoroughly familiar with
all warnings, safety notices and maintenance
procedures contained herein. Only qualified
personnel should be involved in the inspection,
maintenance and repair procedure and all plant safety
procedures must be observed.
Qualified Person: For the purpose of this manual
and product labels, a Qualified person is one who is
familiar with the installation, construction and
operation of the equipment, and the hazards involved.
In addition, he or she has the following qualifications:
a. Is trained and authorized to energize, de-energize,
clear, ground and tag circuits and equipment in
accordance with established safety practices.
b. Is trained in the proper care and use of protective
equipment, such as rubber gloves, hard hat,
safety glasses, face shields, flash clothing, etc., in
accordance with established safety practices.
c. Is trained in rendering first aid.
Danger: For the purpose of this manual and product
labels, Danger indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Warning: For the purpose of this manual and product
labels, Warning indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
Caution: For the purpose of this manual and product
labels, Caution indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It is also used to alert against unsafe
practices.
Motors should be installed and grounded per local and
national codes.
Do not operate this equipment in excess of the values
given on nameplate or contrary to the instructions
contained in this manual. The equipment (or a
prototype) has been factory tested and found
satisfactory for the condition for which it was sold.
Operating in excess of these conditions can cause
stresses and strains beyond design limitations.
Failure to heed this warning may result in equipment
damage and possible personal injury.
DANGER
Hazardous voltage.
Will cause death, serious injury,
electrocution or property damage.
Disconnect all power before working on
this equipment.
NOTE
Squirrel cage induction machines can be driven by
various types of prime movers. These will act as induction
generators. This instruction manual applies to both motors
and induction generators. However, for clarity reasons,
the machine will be referred to as a “motor”.