Acer Wood Runner, Manual

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6 SAFETY SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND TROUBLESHOOTING
The Wood Runner system is equipped with several safety components to insure the safety of the operator
and other personnel. These components make up the Safety system and work together to shut down the
Wood Runner system when a dangerous condition exists.
NEVER modify, tamper with or remove any part of this safety system as severe injury or death may occur.
Test the function daily before operating the machine. Do not operate the machine if any part of the safety
system is not functioning correctly. Have the safety system repaired and tested before placing it back in
service.
Components of the Safety system are:
6.1 LIGHT CURTAIN
A special safety sensor containing multiple beams of invisible light which cause an E-stop to be triggered
when the beams are broken by a person or object. The Light Curtain is made up of two parts, the
Transmitter and the Receiver. The Transmitter sends out the light beams and the Receiver receives them.
Any interruption in one of the beams will trigger the Receiver. The Light Curtain detects when a person
enters the Hazardous Zone through the open side of the Perimeter Guarding and shuts the system down.
Light Curtain Receiver Light Curtain Transmitter