Safety instructions
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Assembly instructions EN
GE-25-P
Date 02.11.2021
Version 1.0
2 Safety instructions
2.1 General
This chapter provides an overview of all important safety aspects to ensure safe
and proper use of the gripper and optimal protection of personnel.
Safe handling and trouble-free operation of the EPS handling system requires
knowledge of the basic safety regulations.
Every person carrying out installation, commissioning, maintenance work or
operating the cantilever axis must have read and understood the complete user
manual, especially the chapter on safety instructions.
Beyond this, there are rules and regulations regarding accident prevention that
are applicable to the place of installation which must be observed.
Improper use may result in danger to life and limb of the user or third parties or
in damage to the automation system or other material assets.
Failure to follow the directions and safety instructions given in this instructions
manual may result in serious hazards.
2.2 Intended use
The GE-25-P are used exclusively for gripping and time-limited safe holding of
workpieces or objects.
The GE-25-P are intended for industrial and industry-related applications.
The GE-25-P are intended for installation in a machine. The applicable
guidelines must be observed and complied with.
When implementing and operating the GE-25-P in safety-related parts of
control systems, the basic safety principles according to DIN EN ISO 13849-
2 must be applied. For categories 1, 2, 3 and 4, the proven safety principles
according to DIN EN ISO 13849-2 must also be applied.
The intended use of the module also includes:
observance of all instructions given in this instructions manual.
compliance with the inspection and maintenance work and the
specifications in the data sheets,
using only original spare parts.
