10
Using the equipment
DANGER
Risk of explosion due to sparks if triggered
in a potentially explosive atmosphere!
The impact velocity is over 1 m/s, the
impact energy is over 500 J.
Bear the impact velocity in mind when
dividing into zones for explosion
protection.
When dividing into zones for explosion
protection, please also pay attention to
the ATEX classification of the proximity
switch.
DANGER
Risk of potentially fatal crushing if the tank
car rolls away!
Before commencing work in the
vicinity of the tank car, make sure it is
secured so it cannot roll away.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to impact when attaching
the equipment under the tank car.
Wear a safety helmet.
Ensure compliance with all locally
applicable safety and accident
prevention regulations.
WARNING
Risk of fractures or bruises when the rail
hook is triggered.
The impact velocity when triggered is over
1 m/s. The impact energy is over 500 J.
Wear protective clothing or PPE when
working on the rail hook.
Ensure compliance with all locally
applicable safety and accident
prevention regulations.
Only enter the area under the tank car
to attach or remove the rail hook.
Preparing for installation
If the rail of the railway track does not have a 49 E1
profile, you cannot attach the rail hook to this rail. In
this case, you will need to provide a suitable
auxiliary device, with the following features:
The auxiliary device must be designed to
withstand the rail hook retention force of
1,100 N.
A tube (26) measuring 69 to 73 mm must be
available for fastening the nose of the rail hook.
The tube must be positioned parallel to the rail
(12).
WARNING
Risk of fractures or bruises if the rail hook
slips.
Ensure compliance with all locally
applicable safety and accident
prevention regulations.
With the VZ 10 rail hook, you need to take the
following steps before attaching it:
Adapt the Festo PP-6 compressed air hose to
the on-site compressed air supply.
Connect the proximity switch cable to the on-
site emergency stop system.
