Fitters and retrofitters
We assume and require that fitters and retrofitters possess the following knowledge and skills:
- knowledge of the regulations concerning occupational safety and accident prevention
- comprehension of technical correlations based on the latest scientific and technological knowledge
- knowledge of professional work steps
- knowledge of the applicable standards and directives
- knowledge and skills relating to the professional use of electrical and mechanical tools
- knowledge and skills relating to the professional fixing of technical elements
- knowledge and skills relating to the retrofitting of mechanical security technology on door elements
If the door elements are equipped with an electromechanical drive or a sensor, the following knowledge and skills are also presumed and required:
- knowledge and skills relating to the professional fabrication of electrical components
- knowledge and skills relating to the following work steps:
- connecting electrical components
- putting electrical components into operation
- checking the function of electrical components
- knowledge of the following 5 safety rules:
- disconnect
- secure to prevent reconnection
- ensure system is voltage-free
- earth and short-circuit
- cover or isolate proximate live parts
If the product is to be integrated into a building automation system, then we also require the following knowledge and skills:
- knowledge and skills to expertly network components in the home and building systems technology
If the product is to be integrated into a KNX bus system, then we also require the following knowledge and skills:
- knowledge and skills to expertly put KNX installations into operation
KFV provides training to enable you to acquire some of the knowledge and skills needed. Contact your KFV sales consultant if this is required.