Eaton CEAG AT-S+ Series Mounting And Operating Instructions

Also see for CEAG AT-S+ C30: Operating instructions

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52 SafetyMANUAL CEAG AUtoMAtiC tEst systEM At-s+ 40071860177 (C) December 2016 www.ceag.deWARNING!When planning a lighting system with a AT-S+ systemyou first establish wether the proposed electricalinstallations satisfy local environmental conditionsSpecial environmental conditions (e g areas subjectto explosion hazards or areas with an aggressiveatmosphere) call for special equipments and instal-lationsOnly operate the system and parts connected to it whenthey are in a technically perfect condition, and comply with• the safety and hazard information given in these assem-bly and operating instructions,• the work and safety instructions issued by the operatorof the system,• the installation and operating data given in „3 Technicaldata“ and in the CEAG Catalogue.Faults that can affect the operation or safety of thesystem must be reported immediately to the companyofficers and remediated.2.1 Inteded UseThe automatic test systems AT-S+ systems are exclusivelydesigned to monitor and control a lighting system withgeneral and emergency lighting.Their operation is program controlled. They must beprogrammed and set up by engineers with specialistknowledge of the legal and technical requirementsgoverning the assembly and operation of lighting systems.The operating safety can only be guaranteed by intendeduse of the systems.ATTENTION!Every use beyond or different than the intended pur-pose is prohibited, and therefore not in accordancewith regulations!2.2 Contents of Operating InstructionsEvery person, ordered to work with the system, has toread the instructions carefully to understand them beforework begins. This takes also place when the personhas already worked with a similar kind of system or wasinstructed by the manufacturer.2.3 Changes and Modifications to the SystemTo avoid danger and to assure optimum performance,changes and modifications to the system are not allowed,except when the manufacturer has approved them.Any work involved in extensions, conversions or repairsand which is not described in this manual must be carriedout by specially trained technical and service personnel (ofthe manufacturer CEAG or of CEAG-authorised distribu-tion and service contractors)!2.4 Responsibility of the OperatorKeep the instructions near to the system, accessible forevery person working with the system and at all times.The System must be in a proper and safe condition whenusing it. System has to be checked for intactness beforeusing it.Adhere to the information of the instructions completely!2.5 Personnel RequirementsOnly authorised and skilled personnel are allowed towork on and with the system. The personnel must havereceived instructions regarding the existing danger.Skilled personnel refers to those with expert training, withknowledge and experience as well as knowledge of therelevant regulations. He should be able to evaluate hiswork and recognize the presence of danger.Personnel without the necessary knowledge must• have received qualified and proper training,• get their tasks and activities by full description forcomplete understanding• carry out the activities under the supervision and controlof skilled and qualified personnel.2.6 Operational SafetyObserving the stated safety instructions and regulationscan avoid damage to property and people when workingwith the system.However the following organisational measurementsmust be specified in writing and be kept:• Duties of information and reporting (start, duration, endof the work)• Safety measures while the work is being carried out: e.g. standby lighting, power supply isolation and lock-out(e. g. removing the fuses, key-operated switch, safetysignage)• Safety equipment for the personnel carrying out thework on the plant (s. chapter 2.7)• Safety equipment providing protection from hazardscaused by adjacent plant (e. g. safety grilles, barriers,making safe of roads)Attend to the ESD-protection during working at thesystem!The applicable work and safety regulations are set out inthese assembly and operating instructions, and in• the management´s internal organisational instructions(example see above)• and the general and specialist technical guidelines andaccident prevention regulations.2.7 Personal Protective EquipmentWhen working on and with the system it is necessary towear:• Protective ClothesClose fitting protective clothes (low tensilestrength, no wide arms, no rings and furtherjewelry, etc).• Safety BootsBoots electrostatic conductive acc. to EN 345and to protect against heavy falling parts.