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Requirements for product use
Festo – EXCM-40-EN – 2017-11a – English
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Requirements for product use
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Target group
Provide this documentation to the following persons:
– Design engineer
– Machine manufacturer
– Installer
– Commissioner
Only qualified personnel may perform mounting, installation, commissioning, maintenance and disas
sembly of the product. Qualified personnel must be familiar with:
– Mounting and operation of mechatronic systems
– Installation and operation of electrical control systems
– Installation and operation of pneumatic systems
– Regulations for accident prevention and occupational safety
– Documentation and mode of operation of the product
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Intended use
This product is a handling system. The handling system executes positioning tasks within machines or
automated systems with a higher-order controller.
Only use the product as follows:
– In perfect technical condition
– In its original status, without unauthorised modifications
– Within the limits of the product defined by the technical data
– In an industrial environment
Note
In the event of damage caused by unauthorised manipulation or other than intended
use, the guarantee is invalidated and the manufacturer will not be liable for damages.
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Possible misuse
Never use the product as follows:
– With unauthorised modifications or alterations to the product
– In an invalid mounting position
– With load limits exceeded
– Without a risk assessment of the complete system
– Without a safety concept for the complete system
