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13 Performance check
Attention!
The protective effectiveness of the compo-
nent must be checked regularly
- at least once a year
or
- in intervals according to national operat-
ing instructions
Once installed, do not loosen any bolts or
nuts or remove any pins; otherwise, the
effectiveness of the safety-related func-
tions is no longer guaranteed.
Once finished with installation tasks, carry out the following inspections:
Check all bolted connections for tightness and ensure that the bolts cannot come loose by
themselves.
Check whether the component is stuck.
Check whether all keys can be inserted and turned easily.
Check whether the
safety-relevant functions
(cf. section 7) are ensured.
Check whether all electrical connections, especially the protective earthing conductor, the cor-
rect assignment tight fit and proper execution.
Check whether after applying the control voltage to the electromagnets (Standstill signal the
machine or system) of the illuminated push button lights
Turn the switch key while pressing the glowing illuminated pushbutton and check the switch
functions ON and OFF.
Record the results of performance check.
