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 7.
WARNING: User Responsibility
The user is responsible to:
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Carefully read, understand, and comply with all instructions for this device.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 could
result in serious injury or death.
1.2 Use of Warnings and Cautions
The precautions and statements used throughout this document are indicated by alert symbols and must be followed for
the safe use of the EZ-SCREEN LS Basic Safety Light Screen. Failure to follow all precautions and alerts may result in
unsafe use or operation. The following signal words and alert symbols are defined as follows:
Signal Word
Definition
Symbol
WARNING
Warnings refer to potentially hazardous situations which, if not
avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Cautions refer to potentially hazardous situations which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
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 LS Basic Safety Light Screen to meet the
various safeguarding application requirements. These individuals are responsible to read and abide by these statements.
1.3 EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
Banner Engineering Corp. herewith declares that the EZ-SCREEN LS Basic 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.
1.4 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.
EZ-SCREEN
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LS Basic Safety Light Screen
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