Afag PG 12, Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual, Page: 10 / 48

Safety instructions
10 – 48 Assembly instructions EN

PG12 I PG16 I PG20

Edition 08/2020

Rev. 2.0
Risks can occur if the module is not used as intended. In the event of
damages caused by improper use the following shall apply:

the operating company shall be solely responsible for such damage, and

AFAG does not accept any liability for damages caused by improper use.
2.4 Obligations of the operator and the personnel
2.4.1 Observe the assembly instructions
A basic prerequisite for safe and proper handling of the parallel gripper is a good
knowledge of the basic safety instructions.
These assembly instructions, in particular the safety instructions contained
therein, must be observed by all persons working with the precision gripper.
2.4.2 Obligations of the operating company
In addition to the safety instructions given in this manual, the operating company
must also comply with the safety, accident prevention and environmental
protection regulations valid for the field of application of the precision gripper.
The operating company is required to use only personnel who:

have the necessary professional qualifications and experience,

are familiar with the basic rules regarding occupational safety and accident
prevention,

have been instructed in the correct handling of the precision gripper,

have read and understood these assembly instructions.
The operating company is also required to:

monitor on an ongoing basis that the personnel work safely considering any
potential hazard involved and the assembly instructions are observed,

ensure that the assembly instructions are always kept at hand at the
automation system in which the precision grippers have been integrated,

observe and communicate universally applicable laws and regulations
regarding accident prevention and environmental protection,

provide the necessary personal protective equipment (e.g. protective
gloves) and instruct the personnel to wear it.
WARNING
Risk of injury if the module is not used as intended!
The improper use of the precision gripper poses a potential hazard to the
personnel.

The precision gripper may only be used in a technically perfect condition in
accordance with their intended use and instructions in this manual as well
as in compliance with the safety requirements!

Any malfunctions, particularly those that could impair safety, must be
eliminated immediately!