Sterling RT - Manual (Page 4)

3 SV01H
Safety Information
1 Safety Information
General
Some parts of Lenze AC Tech controllers can be electrically live and some surfaces can be hot. Non-authorized removal
of the required cover, inappropriate use, and incorrect installation or operation creates the risk of severe injury to
personnel and/or damage to equipment.
All operations concerning transport, installation, and commissioning as well as maintenance must be carried out by
qualified, skilled personnel who are familiar with the installation, assembly, commissioning, and operation of variable
frequency drives and the application for which it is being used.
Installation
Ensure proper handling and avoid excessive mechanical stress. Do not bend any components and do not change any
insulation distances during transport, handling, installation or maintenance. Do not touch any electronic components
or contacts. This drive contains electrostatically sensitive components, which can easily be damaged by inappropriate
handling. Static control precautions must be adhered to during installation, testing, servicing and repairing of this drive
and associated options. Component damage may result if proper procedures are not followed.
To ensure proper operation, do not install the drive where it is subjected to adverse environmental conditions such as
combustible, oily, or hazardous vapors; corrosive chemicals; excessive dust, moisture or vibration; direct sunlight or
extreme temperatures.
This drive has been tested by Underwriters Laboratory (UL) and is UL Listed in compliance with the UL508C Safety
Standard. This drive must be installed and configured in accordance with both national and international standards.
Local codes and regulations take precedence over recommendations provided in this and other Lenze AC Tech
documentation.
The SMVector drive is considered a component for integration into a machine or process. It is neither a machine nor
a device ready for use in accordance with European directives (reference machinery directive and electromagnetic
compatibility directive). It is the responsibility of the end user to ensure that the machine meets the applicable
standards.
Electrical Connection
When working on live drive controllers, applicable national safety regulations must be observed. The electrical
installation must be carried out according to the appropriate regulations (e.g. cable cross-sections, fuses, protective
earth [PE] connection). While this document does make recommendations in regards to these items, national and local
codes must be adhered to.
The documentation contains information about installation in compliance with EMC (shielding, grounding, filters and
cables). These notes must also be observed for CE-marked controllers. The manufacturer of the system or machine is
responsible for compliance with the required limit values demanded by EMC legislation.
Application
The drive must not be used as a safety device for machines where there is a risk of personal injury or material damage.
Emergency Stops, over-speed protection, acceleration and deceleration limits, etc must be made by other devices to
ensure operation under all conditions.
The drive does feature many protection devices that work to protect the drive and the driven equipment by generating a
fault and shutting the drive and motor down by removing power. Mains power variances can also result in shutdown of
the drive. When the fault condition disappears or is cleared, the drive can be configured to automatically restart, it is the
responsibility of the user, OEM and/or integrator to ensure that the drive is configured for safe operation.