Generalsafetyregulations
Qualificationsoftheinstallingengineer
4 Manual FST-2XT FST-2XTs
2 Generalsafetyregulations
All important safety regulations are summarised in this chapter. These safety instructions must always be
adhered to during all work on the installation.
All persons performing installation and commissioning work on the FST controller must read this chapter and
follow its regulations.
Laws, regulations, guidelines and standards that apply in the country of operation must be followed in addition
to the safety regulations mentioned in this manual.
2.1 Qualificationsoftheinstallingengineer
The installing engineer must:
› be over 18 years of age (exception: apprentices who are over 16 years of age and are permanently supervised
by an engineer qualied for training apprentices).
› have rst aid training,
› have theoretical and practical knowledge of regulations and measures for the prevention of re and explosions
in his work area,
› be able to identify, avoid and rectify all dangers that might occur during his work in the shaft and in the operating
rooms,
› be able to identify and rectify all irregularities and faults that might occur during installation and operation of a lift
system,
› have theoretical and practical knowledge of operating principles and requirements of electric controls and drive
systems.
All installation and commissioning work on electric and electronic components of the FST controller must be
performed by or supervised by a qualied electrician.
A qualied electrician has appropriate training and knowledge of regulations that allow him to judge the quality
of the work performed and identify possible dangers (BGV A3).
2.2 Residualdangers
Danger for persons
The following shall always apply during all work on the installation:
Danger to life! Do not touch live parts while working on electrical equipment.
› Before starting work, make sure the system is off circuit.
› Only carry out any installation work on electrical components when these are switched off and in an unpowered
state.
› Only use insulated tools when working on electrical system components.
Risk of injury when lifting or moving the control cabinet if it falls down or tips over.
› Only transport and lift the control cabinet with suitable equipment (lift truck, hoisting gear etc.).
› All workers must be trained in using these aids and must observe all applicable special regulations to avoid
accidents.
Falling parts or parts protruding into the shaft. Risk of serious injury or death.
› Block the shaft access points.
› Before beginning installation work, remove all foreign parts and assembly aids that are not required from the
shaft.
Electrical hazard, leaking gas or water due to pierced supply lines. Risk of serious injury or death.
› Make sure no supply lines are in the installation location before starting any installation work.
