TTX Series DC Actuator Installation & Maintenance Instructions |
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1.3 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Safety is of paramount importance during the installation and
operation of your Tritex TTX Series actuator. Throughout this
manual, content flagged with the cautionary symbols shown
below should be read carefully by installers and operators to
help avoid property damage, personal injury or death.
WARNING!
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which could result in serious injury or death if precautions are
not
CAUTION!
Indicates the information following is
necessary for avoiding a risk of damage to the product or other
equipment.
IMPORTANT
Identifies statements that provide important
information to help ensure safe and trouble-free installation and
operation.
Several general warnings and cautions follow. In addition, refer
to the AGENCY APPROVALS section for Conditions of Use for
additional limits and requirements to ensure safe installation
and operation.
WARNING!
General
Failure to follow safe installation guidelines can cause death
or serious injury. Voltages and currents in the product can
cause electric shock or burns and could be lethal. Extreme
care is necessary at all times when working with or adjacent
to the product. The installation must comply with all relevant
safety legislation in the country of use. The forces created by
the actuator could be lethal or cause severe injury if proper
protection is not provided to keep personnel away from moving
components.
WARNING!
System Design and safety for personnel
The actuator is intended as a component for professional
incorporation into complete equipment or a system. If installed
incorrectly, the actuator may present a safety hazard. The
actuator uses high voltages and currents, carries a high level of
stored electrical energy, and is used to control equipment which
can cause injury. Close attention is required to the electrical
installation and the system design to avoid hazards either in
normal operation or in the event of equipment malfunction.
System design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance
must be carried out by personnel who have the necessary
training and experience. They must read this safety information
and this manual carefully.
None of the functions or features of the Tritex TTX actuator may
be used to ensure safety of personnel. They must not be used
for safety-related functions.
For example, the actuators enable / disable, brake, stop/
start and forward/reverse functions are not sufficient for use
in safety-critical applications without additional independent
channels of protection. Careful consideration must be given to
the functions of the actuator, which might result in a hazard,
either through their intended behavior or through incorrect
operation due to a fault. In any application where a malfunction
of the actuator or its control system could lead to or allow
damage, loss or injury, a risk analysis must be carried out, and
where necessary, further measures taken to reduce the risk- for
example a fail-safe brake in case of loss of actuator braking
power.
WARNING!
Hot Surface – Risk of Burn
Exposed surfaces of the actuator may exceed 70 °C under
normal operation and can take a long time to cool, resulting in a
risk of burns when touched.
