1 General information1.1 ApplicationThe ZAtop is designed as a gearless drive for traction sheave rope elevators.No other drive applications are permitted without the disengagin by the ZIEHL-ABEGG SEcompany!1.2 Structure of the operating instructionsThis manual is part of the drive and must always be kept in its vicinity for reference at all times. Allpersons involved in mounting, operation, maintenance or repair of the drive must have read andunderstood this manual. ZIEHL-ABEGG SE takes no responsibility for damage or disruption causedby disregard of this manual.1.3 Target groupThe operating instructions address persons entrusted with planning, installation, commissioning andmaintenance and servicing and who have the corresponding qualifications and skills for their job.1.4 Exclusion of liabilityZIEHL-ABEGG SE is not liable for damage due to misuse, improper use or as a consequence ofunauthorized repairs or modifications.1.5CopyrightThe copyright to this operation instructions is held by ZIEHL-ABEGG SE, Künzelsau. This operationinstructions must not be wholly or partly reproduced for competitive purposes, used in any unauthor-ised way or made available to third parties without our agreement.2 Safety instructions2.1 GeneralZIEHL-ABEGG SE electric motors are not ready-to-use products and may only be operated afterhaving been installed into machines or plants and established their safety, depending on the applica-tion, by protective grating, barriers, constructive devices or other adequate measures (see alsoDIN EN ISO 13857)!Installation, connection to the power supply and commissioning may only be performed by qualifiedservice personnel! The relevant regulations must be observed!Planners, manufacturers and operators of system parts or entire systems are responsible for thecorrect and safe mounting and a reliable operation.2.2 PictographsSafety instructions are highlighted with warning triangles and are depicted according to the degree ofhazard as follows.Danger!General hazardous area. Death or severe injury or significant property damage can occur if thecorresponding precautions are not taken!Warning!Middle or slight bodilies harm is possible if the corresponding precautions are not taken!CAUTION!Caution!Material damage is possible if the corresponding precautions are not taken.2ULJLQDORSHUDWLQJLQVWUXFWLRQVZAtop – model series SM160.30B/40B General information$7%$B*% Part.-No. 01008166-GB (EU-BD 845)4/68Compliance with the following instructions is mandatory to ensure the functionality and safety of theproduct. If the following instructions given especially but not limited for general safety, transport,storage, mounting, operating conditions, start-up, maintenance, repair, cleaning and disposal / recy-cling are not observed, the product may not operate safely and may cause a hazard to the life andlimb of users and third parties.Deviations from the following requirements may therefore lead both to the loss of the statutory materialdefect liability rights and to the liability of the buyer for the product that has become unsafe due to thedeviation from the specifications.