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09 Jul 2020
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Safety Information
Accessing your rooflight in order to carry out routine maintenance may involve working at heights, working at an unusual angle,
being in unfamiliar locations or all of these. Before work is commenced, stop and consider the best way to carry out the task and
what hazards you might encounter.
Warning
The following warnings are here to prevent personal injury and damage to the product. Please follow them explicitly.
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The product must be properly installed and commissioned in accordance with the installation manual before it is used.
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Use the product only for its intended purpose.
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Regular cleaning and maintenance must be carried out according to the guidelines described in this manual.
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Glazing Vision strongly recommends that any work is carried out by suitably qualified individuals (e.g. Glazing Vision trained
personnel or contractors, or an experienced electro-mechanical service engineer).
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Do not touch the motors/mechanisms after operating the product as they may become hot.
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Do not walk or sit on the unit (except for the dedicated treadplate).
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Risk of crush and/or trapping injuries. Make sure that fingers and other obstructions are kept clear of the product and its
mechanisms at all times. Proximity (safety) sensors are fitted as standard, however care must still be taken.
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Overcurrent protection is designed to prevent damage to the product and its mechanisms. It should not be relied upon to
prevent injuries.
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Consider:
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How you will safely access your rooflight to carry out maintenance.
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Any openings, voids or unprotected edges that might pose a significant risk whilst working at height.
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Using an elevated platform, cherry picker or scaffolding in preference to a ladder.
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If specialist access is needed.
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What personal protective safety equipment is required.
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How you will transport equipment to the rooflight.
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How you will work so as not to drop equipment.
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Your personal capability to safely carry out the task.
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Wearing suitable clothing so as not to snag or catch on things.
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Impact of weather on the task, especially driving rain and high winds.
If in doubt, please contact Glazing Vision for assistance.
Anticipated hazards may include:
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Falls from height.
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Unsafe use of ladders.
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Equipment falling from height.
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Slips, trips and falls.
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Fragile roof areas.
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Finger or clothing entrapment in mechanical or moving parts.
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Working with electricity.
Do not attempt to repair, move or dismantle the product unless suitably competent and qualified to do so,
with the appropriate safety measures in place. Any repairs and/or movement of the product may invalidate
the warranty. Please seek advice from Glazing Vision.
Any electrical work is to be carried out by a qualified and competent electrician in accordance with Glazing
Vision’s wiring diagram(s).
