3For Your Safety
Nortec EL/RS Outdoor 2584597_B_EN_1705
2 For Your Safety
General
Every person who is tasked with the installation, operation and maintenance of the
Nortec EL/RS Outdoor humidier must read and understand this manual, as well as the respective
Nortec EL/Nortec RS installation, operation and maintenance manuals before performing any work.
Knowing and understanding the contents of these manuals is a basic requirement for protecting person-
nel against any kind of danger, preventing faulty operation, and operating the unit safely and correctly.
All labels, signs and marking applied to the Nortec EL/RS Outdoor humidier must be observed and
kept in a readable state.
PersonnelQualications
All procedures described in this manual must only be performed by personnel who are adequately quali-
ed, well trained and are authorized by the customer.
For safety and warranty reasons, any activity beyond the scope of this manual must only be performed
by qualied personnel authorized by Nortec.
All personnel working with the Nortec EL/RS Outdoor humidier must be familiar with, and comply with
the appropriate regulations on workplace safety and prevention of accidents.
Intended Use
The Nortec EL/RS Outdoor humidier is intended exclusively for air humidication using a Nortec-ap-
proved steam distributor within specied operating conditions (refer to "Operating Data" on page 57 and "Site
Requirements" on page 20 for details). Any other type of application, without the express written consent
of Nortec, is considered to be NOT conforming to its intended purpose, and may lead to dangerous
operation and will void the warranty.
In order to operate the equipment in the intended manner all information contained in this manual, in
particular the safety instructions, must be observed closely.
Safety Precautions that Must be Observed
DANGER!
Risk of electric shock!
The NortecEL/RSOutdoorhumidierismainspowered.Livepartsmaybeexposedwhen
the door panels are opened. Touching live parts may cause severe injury or even death.
Prevention:
The Nortec EL/RS Outdoor humidier must be connected to the mains only after all installation work
has been completed, checked for correct workmanship, and the door panels are closed and fas-
tened securely.
Only qualied personnel should perform maintenance or repairs on the unit.
DO NOT service the unit while standing on wet or icy surfaces, or in wet weather.
Follow lockout procedures whenever servicing the unit.
