ATS ULTIMATE CHUCK UC2, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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ATS Systems Ultimate Chuck Installation and Operations Manual
resulting from misapplication and unintended use. All
risk is borne entirely by the user.
Intended use includes due regard of the appropriate
operating and maintenance instructions and
compliance with the inspection and maintenance
requirements.
1.2 Users Organizational Requirements
1.2.1 Compliance with Regulations
The user must ensure that suitable actions in
organization and instruction are taken to ensure that
all appropriate safety rules and regulations are
complied with by the persons entrusted with
operation, maintenance and repair of the power
chuck.
1.2.2 Supervision of Chuck Operators
The user is required to routinely check their
personnel’s conduct regarding awareness of safety
and hazards, and the safe and proper use of the
chuck.
1.2.3 Hazard Notices
The user must ensure that the warning labels
regarding safety and hazards for the machine to
which the power chuck is mounted are observed and
that the warning labels are clearly legible.
1.2.4 Defects, faults, hazardous conditions
If faults occur at the chuck which affect safety, or
production indicates that faults are in existence, then
the machine to which the power chuck is mounted
must be brought to a complete and immediate stop
for as long as is required to locate and eliminate the
fault.
Faults may only be eliminated by trained and
authorized personnel.
1.2.5 Modifications
Do not make any alterations, add any fixtures or carry
out any modifications to the power chuck which
could affect safety without the prior agreement of the
supplier.
This also applies to the installation of safety devices.
1.2.6 Spare Parts
Only use spare parts which meet the requirements of
the manufacturer. This is guaranteed only if original
spare parts are used.
Improper repair or use of incorrect spare parts will
result in the manufacturers and suppliers exclusion
from product liability.
1.2.7 Periodic Inspection
Follow the instructions in this manual and carry out
the required routine inspections and service at the
time intervals specified.
1.2.8 Choice of Personnel, Personnel qualifications
• Work on/with the power chuck may only be
done by qualified personnel.
• Allow only personnel that have been properly
trained to operate the power chuck. ATS offers
training programs.
•
Clearly define the areas of responsibility for all
personnel for operation, maintenance and repair.
• Allow only personnel that are well informed of
the safety requirements to carry out maintenance
and repair work on the power chuck.
• Make it clear to the operator his responsibility
for safety conscious conduct. Enable him to
refuse instructions by third parties which are
irresponsible with regard to safety.
1.3 Product Safety Notes
1.3.1 Important!
These operating instructions are only valid for the
model UC2 and UC2B power chucks.