Safety instructions
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Assembly instructions EN
EPS Handling systems
Date 08.09.2021
Version 2.0
2.8 General hazards / residual risks
Despite the safe design of the EPS system and the technical protective
measures taken, there still remain residual risks that cannot be avoided and
which present a non-obvious residual risk when operating the EPS handling
system.
Observe the safety instructions in this chapter and in the other sections of this
manual to avoid damage to property and dangerous situations for the personnel.
2.8.1 General hazards at the workplace
The EPS system has been built according to the state-of-the-art and the
applicable health and safety requirements. However, improper use of the EPS
system may expose the personnel to the following hazards:
danger to life and limb of the operator or third parties,
on the EPS system itself,
property damage.
Always keep the assembly instructions ready at hand at the workplace!
Please, also observe:
the general and local regulations on accident prevention and
environmental protection,
the safety information sheet for the EPS system.
2.8.2 Danger due to electricity
CAUTION
Risk of injuries due to uncontrolled parts movements!
Incorrect control of the drives can trigger dangerous movements and cause
personal injury or damage to property.
Only qualified personnel may work with or on the EPS handling system.
Only operate the EPS system with functioning monitoring systems!
DANGER
Danger! Risk of electric shock!
If work on electrical components is required, ensure that the work is carried
out properly, failure to do so will cause serious or fatal injuries.
Work on the machine's electrical equipment may only be performed by
skilled electrician or trained personnel under the supervision of a skilled
electrician in accordance with all relevant electrical regulations.
