Beckhoff AG2250, Operating Instructions Manual

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For your safety
Version: 2.8 ─── 13 AG2250
Read this chapter containing general safety information. The chap-
ters in these operating instructions also contain warning notices. Al-
ways observe the safety instructions for your own safety, the safety
of other persons and the safety of the product.
When working with control and automation products, many dangers
can result from careless or incorrect use. Work particularly thor-
oughly, not under time pressure and responsibly towards other peo-
ple.
2.1
General safety instruc-
tions
This chapter provides you with instructions on safety when handling
the gear units. They cannot run independently. The gear units are
therefore regarded as incomplete machines. They must be installed
in a machine or plant by the machine manufacturer. The documen-
tation created by the machine manufacturer must be read.
2.1.1
Before operation
Keep the immediate environment clean
Keep your workplace and the surrounding area clean. Ensure safe
working.
Shut down and secure the machine or plant
Shut down the machine or plant. Secure the machine or plant
against being inadvertently started up.
Observe tightening torques
Mount and repeatedly check connections and components, comply-
ing with the prescribed tightening torques.
Use the original packaging only
Use the original packaging for dispatch, transportation, storage and
packing.
Secure feather key against loss
Secure the existing feather key against loss, for example:
• during transportation or
• during operation without mounted parts