1 About This Document
1.1 Important . . . Read This Before Proceeding!
It is the responsibility of the machine designer, controls engineer, machine builder, machine operator, and/or maintenance personnel or
electrician to apply and maintain this device in full compliance with all applicable
regulations
and standards. The device can provide the
required safeguarding
function
only if it is properly installed, properly operated, and properly maintained. This manual
attempts
to
provide complete
installation,
operation,
and maintenance
instruction.
Reading the manual in its
entirety
is highly recommended. Please
direct any
questions
regarding the
application
or use of the device to Banner Engineering.
For more
information
regarding U.S. and
international
institutions
that provide safeguarding
application
and safeguarding device
performance standards, see
on page 53.
WARNING: User Responsibility
The user is responsible to:
•
Carefully read, understand, and comply with all
instructions
for this device.
•
Perform a risk assessment that includes the
specific
machine guarding
application.
Guidance on a compliant
methodology can be found in ISO 12100 or ANSI B11.0.
•
Determine what safeguarding devices and methods are appropriate per the results of the risk assessment and
implement per all applicable local, state, and
national
codes and
regulations.
See ISO 13849-1, ANSI B11.19, and/or
other appropriate standards.
•
Verify that the
entire
safeguarding system (including input devices, control systems, and output devices) is properly
configured
and installed,
operational,
and working as intended for the
application.
•
Periodically re-verify, as needed, that the
entire
safeguarding system is working as intended for the
application.
Failure to follow any of these
responsibilities
may
potentially
create a dangerous
condition
that may lead to
serious injury or death.
1.1.1 Use of Warnings and
Cautions
This manual contains numerous WARNING and CAUTION statements:
• Warnings refer to
potentially
hazardous
situations
which, if not avoided, may lead to serious injury or death.
•
Cautions
refer to
potentially
hazardous
situations
which, if not avoided, which may lead to minor or moderate injury or
potential
damage to equipment.
Cautions
are also used to alert against unsafe
practices.
These statements are intended to inform the machine designer and manufacturer, the end user, and maintenance personnel, how to
avoid
misapplication
and
effectively
apply the EZ-SCREEN Type 2 Light Screen to meet the various safeguarding
application
requirements. These individuals are responsible to read and abide by these statements.
1.2 EU
Declaration
of Conformity (DoC)
Banner Engineering Corp. herewith declares that the EZ-SCREEN Type 2 Light Screen is in conformity with the provisions of the
Machinery
Directive
2006/42/EC and all
essential
health and safety requirements have been met.
Representative
in EU: Peter Mertens, Managing Director Banner Engineering Europe. Address: Park Lane, Culliganlaan 2F, 1831 Diegem,
Belgium.
1.3 Banner Engineering Corp Limited Warranty
Banner Engineering Corp. warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year following the date of
shipment. Banner Engineering Corp. will repair or replace, free of charge, any product of its manufacture which, at the
time
it is
returned to the factory, is found to have been
defective
during the warranty period. This warranty does not cover damage or liability for
misuse, abuse, or the improper
application
or
installation
of the Banner product.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE), AND WHETHER ARISING
UNDER COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEALING OR TRADE USAGE.
This Warranty is exclusive and limited to repair or, at the
discretion
of Banner Engineering Corp., replacement. IN NO EVENT SHALL
BANNER ENGINEERING CORP. BE LIABLE TO BUYER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY EXTRA COSTS, EXPENSES, LOSSES,
LOSS OF PROFITS, OR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY PRODUCT DEFECT OR FROM
THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT OR WARRANTY, STATUTE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY,
NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHERWISE.
Banner Engineering Corp. reserves the right to change, modify or improve the design of the product without assuming any
obligations
or
liabilities
relating
to any product previously manufactured by Banner Engineering Corp. Any misuse, abuse, or improper
application
or
installation
of this product or use of the product for personal
protection
applications
when the product is
identified
as not intended for
such purposes will void the product warranty. Any
modifications
to this product without prior express approval by Banner Engineering
Corp will void the product
warranties.
All
specifications
published in this document are subject to change; Banner reserves the right to
EZ-SCREEN
®
Type 2 Light Screen
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