Aventics GSU16, Operating Instructions Manual

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1 About this Documentation
Documentation validity
This documentation applies to the GSU guided slide unit.
Required and supplementary
documentation
Only commission the product once you have obtained the
system documentation and understood and complied with
its contents.
For more technical data and information on the
configuration of the GSU guided slide unit, refer to the
product catalog (see www.aventics.com).
Abbreviations
Presentation of information
Warnings
In this documentation, there are warnings before the steps
whenever there is a risk of personal injury or damage to
equipment. The measures described to avoid these
hazards must be followed.
Safety instructions are set out as follows:
Warning signs and signal words have the following
meanings:
Abbreviation Meaning
GSU G uided S lide U nit
SIGNAL WORD
Hazard type and source
Consequences
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Precautions
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injuries.
NOTICE
Indicates that damage may be inflicted on the product or
the environment.
Symbols
2 Notes on safety
About this chapter
The product has been manufactured according to the
accepted rules of current technology. Even so, there is risk
of injury and damage to equipment if the following chapter
and warnings in this documentation are not followed.
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Read these instructions completely before working
with the product.
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Keep this documentation in a location where it is
accessible to all users at all times.
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Always include the documentation when you pass the
product on to third parties.
Intended use
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Use within the limits listed in the technical data.
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The GSU guided slide unit is intended for use in
industrial applications.
Improper use
It is considered improper use if the GSU guided slide unit
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is used for any application not stated in these
instructions or
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is used under operating conditions that deviate from
those described in these instructions.
Personnel qualifications
The work described in this documentation requires basic
mechanical, pneumatic and electrical knowledge, as well as
knowledge of the appropriate technical terms. In order to
ensure safe use, these activities may therefore only be
carried out by qualified technical personnel or an instructed
person under the direction and supervision of qualified
personnel.
Qualified personnel are those who can recognize possible
hazards and institute the appropriate safety measures,
due to their professional training, knowledge, and
experience, as well as their understanding of the relevant
regulations pertaining to the work to be done. Qualified
personnel must observe the rules relevant to the subject
area.
If this information is disregarded, the product
cannot be used or operated optimally.
An individual license must be obtained from the
authorities or an inspection center if the GSU
guided slide unit is to be used in a residential area
(residential, business, and commercial areas).
Further information is available on request.
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