ELGO Electronic GMIX2 Series, Operating Manual

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General, Safety, Transport and Storage
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4.4 Demounting and Disposal
Unless acceptance and disposal of returned goods are agreed upon, demount the device considering the safety instructions of this manual
and dispose it with respect to the environment.
Before demounting, disconnect the power supply and secure against re-start. Then disconnect the supply lines physically and discharge
remaining energy. Remove operational supplies and other material.
Disposal: Recycle the decomposed elements: Metal components in scrap metal, Electronic components in electronic scrap, Recycle plastic
components, dispose the remaining components according to their material consistence.
CAUTION!
Wrong disposal causes environmental damages! Electronic scrap, electronic components, lubricants and other
auxiliary materials are subject to special refuse and can only be disposed by authorized specialists!
Local authorities and waste management facilities provide information about environmentally sound disposal.
Safety
CAUTION!
Please read the operating manual carefully, before using the device! Observe the installation instructions!
Only start up the device if you have understood the operating manual. The operating company is obliged to take
appropriate safety measure. The initial operation may only be performed by qualified and trained staff.
Selection and installation of the devices as well as their embedding into the controlling system require qualified
knowledge of the applicable laws and normative requirements on the part of the machine manufacturer.
4.5 General Causes of Risk
This chapter gives an overview of all important safety aspects to guarantee an optimal protection of employees and a safe and trouble-free
operation. Non-observance of the instructions mentioned in this operating manual can result in hazardous situations.
4.6 Personal Protective Equipment
Employees have to wear protective clothing during the installation of the device to minimize danger of health.
Therefore:
Change into protective clothing before performing the works and wear them throughout the process.
Additionally observe the labels regarding protective clothing in the operating area.
Protective clothing:
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
… is close-fitting working clothing with light tear strength, tight sleeves and without distant parts. It serves preliminari-
ly for protection against being gripped by flexible machine parts.
Do not wear rings, necklaces or other jewelry.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES
…for protecting the hands against abrasion, wear and other injury of the skin.
PROTECTIVE HELMET
…for protection against injuries of the head.