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Safety instructions
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DR 1500
Edition: 08/10 M 4021 GB
2.5.2 Safety contrivances
The drive unit is completely enclosed by a screwed casing. To guarantee that the drive
is only operated when the cover is closed, a safety switch is built-in. The safety switch
immediately shuts down the installation if the cover is removed.
The feed hopper RAS is equipped with a foreign-matter separator that prevents foreign
objects such as screws, nuts or similar parts from getting into the feed line.
The dosing device for small amounts is equipped with protective grids that keep people
from reaching into the agitator wheel and auger and / or the feed line.
2.5.3 Emergency stop function
The main switch that is located at the terminal box of the control unit has to be switched
to the OFF position immediately, if a dangerous situation occurs. That way the power
supply is cut and the system immediately stops .
2.6 Dangers resulting from the non-compliance with the safety
instructions
Non-observance of these instructions can cause severe danger for life and health of
people or can lead to material or environmental damages and to the forfeiture of any
claim for damages. To be precise, the non-observance of these instructions can lead to:
• Failure of vital functions of the installation
• Failure of prescribed maintenance methods
• Dangers for people owing to electrical and mechanical influences.
Never manipulte the safety devices, even if the system is not in operation
at the safety devices:
When working on the system, assure yourself beforehand that the main
switch is in the OFF position and can not be put in the ON position without
your knowledge.