Siemens 580 User Manual

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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. 
 

Hazardous voltage. 

Will cause death, serious injury, 
electrocution or property damage. 

Disconnect all power before working on 
this equipment. 

 

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”.