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Safety information
Please read through this operating manual carefully to make yourself familiar with the safe and efficient operation of this
product. Keep this handbook for reference purposes.
This operating manual contains important regulations and information for the safe and professional operation of the
equipment/the device. It is also meant to help the operating and maintenance personnel to avoid hazards, to reduce repair
costs and failure times and to increase the reliability and the lifespan of the equipment/the device. Therefore it is very
important to guarantee access to this document for anyone who is assigned with the support of the equipment/the device.
1.1
Intended use
The equipment/the device may be used only in the intended operating conditions.
Any other use over and above that is not deemed as intended use. The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damages
resulting from unintended use.
The following are also part of intended use:
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Following and adhering to all the information from the operating manual.
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Adherence to the inspection and maintenance work.
Improper use
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damages that may be attributed to an improper use
of the equipment/the device.
1.2
Obligations of the operator
By the person responsible for safety it shall be ensured that:
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Only qualified personnel is assigned to work with the machinery and devices
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These persons always have among other the operating manual and other documents of the product documents
when doing the job and obligated to follow these documents.
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Unqualified personnel are not permitted to work with the equipment
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The rules and regulations for accident prevent that are applicable for the place of use and the adherence to the
maintenance work are followed.
Only qualified personnel who due to their education, experience and training and knowledge about the relevant standards,
regulations, accident prevention rules and operating conditions have been authorised by the person responsible for the
safety of the equipment to carry out necessary tasks and who know and can avoid the hazards may be permitted to work
with equipment.
The responsibilities of the personnel are clearly defined for the assembly, commissioning, operation, setting-up,
maintenance, storage and repair.
Trainees may work at the equipment only under the supervision of qualified personnel.
The safety information and safety requirements are described below and with this safety information no claim is raised on
the completeness of the information.
1.3
Basic safety information
The following are the basic requirements for the safe handling and trouble-free operation of this equipment/device:
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May not be used alienated from its purpose.
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No modifications may be carried out at the equipment/device. Should this happen, then the customer shall have the
sole responsibility. For desired modifications please speak to ABNOX AG.
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The safe operational condition of the equipment/device should be guaranteed at all times. An inspection on the
function and damages should be conducted regularly by the qualified personnel. The disassembly may be carried
out only by authorised personnel using the operating manual. On request we will conduct device training to bring
your personnel to the required level of knowledge.
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The customer is responsible for complying with all the necessary safety measures.
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Do not use the equipment/device when it is directed towards people.
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During maintenance work disconnect the device from the compressed air / lubricant pipe.
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All the pipes, hoses and screws must be regularly inspected for leaks and externally recognisable damages.
Remove damages immediately!
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If sensors are in the magnetic fields or exposed to such forces, it may lead to malfunction of sensors.
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The cleanliness and clear arrangement of the work area at and around the equipment/device should be ensured
and inspected through regular checks.
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The rules and regulations for accident prevention applicable for the place of use must be followed.
