Safety instructions5Safety instructionsContents of this chapterThis chapter contains safety instructions which you must obey when you install andoperate the converter, and do maintenance on the converter. If you ignore the safetyinstructions, injury, death or damage can occur to the converter, the generator orother adjoining equipment. Read the safety instructions before you work on the unit.Use of warnings and notesThere are two types of safety instructions throughout this manual: warnings andnotes. Warnings tell you about conditions which can cause injury or death, ordamage to the equipment. They also tell you how to prevent the danger. Notes drawattention to a particular condition or fact, or give information on a subject. Themanual uses these warning symbols:Electricity warning tells about hazards from electricity which can causeinjury or death, or damage to the equipment.General warning tells about conditions, other than those caused byelectricity, which can cause injury or death, or damage to the equipment.Electrostatic sensitive devices warning tells you about the risk ofelectrostatic discharge which can cause damage to the equipment.High temperature warning warns about hot surfaces. Some parts insidethe converter cabinet remain hot for a while after the disconnection ofmain power.