BEUMER stretch hood® S
Intended use
BA-6090103-EN
19.08.09
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1 Intended use
Use
The packaging system comprising the BEUMER stretch hood
®
prepares stretch
hoods which are pulled over palletised load units for the purpose of securing
loads. The stretch hoods are formed from a gusseted film tube. The palletised
load units are transported by roller conveyors and/or chain conveyors. Using the
packaging system for other purposes than those mentioned above is considered
as unauthorised use.
Operate the machine/system only in technically perfect working order in accor-
dance with its intended use. The safe operation requires awareness of possible
risks and observing the operating instructions. Eliminate immediately any func-
tional disorders, especially those affecting safety!
As regards the electromagnetic compatibility, the machine/system has been
designed for the use in industrial environment. If the machine/system is used in
other environments, a special permit issued by the relevant authorities of the
country of use is required.
An intended use also involves observing the operating instructions. Special at-
tention is to be paid to the inspection and maintenance instructions.
Any modifications, additions or conversions to the machine/system which could
affect safety must not be carried out without the manufacturer's approval. This
also applies to the installation and adjustment of safety devices and valves as
well as to welding work on load-bearing elements.
Danger zone
According to the level of hazards involved when operating the machine/system,
three different areas are distinguished. Only persons authorised by the owner
have access to the individual areas.
Access area
The access area, which is defined by the manufacturer, may be entered or
reached by any persons without opening guards, activating protective devices
with sensors or using additional tools.
Working area
The working area, which is defined by the manufacturer, is the area where per-
sons work on the machine/system or operate it in normal operation (inspection,
maintenance and cleaning are excluded).
Maintenance area
The maintenance area, which is defined by the manufacturer, may only be en-
tered by authorised personnel for carrying out maintenance work. Since health
and safety of the personnel are at risk in this area, it may be entered only if the
machine/system is switched off and secured against unintentional re-start.