1 Safety
Linear actuators MC250 • MC253 • MC500 • MC503
Operating Manual
Version 2.1 - March 2011
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Ensure that every person entrusted with one of the tasks specified in these
Operating Instructions has read and understood these instructions.
1.3
Personnel
Only qualified personnel may work on these linear actuators or in their vicinity.
Qualified persons are those persons entrusted with installation, assembly,
commissioning and operation or maintenance of the linear actuators and
possessing the appropriate qualifications for their activity. The necessary and
prescribed qualifications include:
•
Training / instruction or authorization to turn on /off circuits and appliances /
systems according to EN 60204 (DIN VDE 0100 / 0113) and the standards of
safety technology.
•
Training or instruction according to the standards of the safety technology
concerning care and use of adequate safety and work protection equipment.
•
First Aid training.
Work in a safe manner and refrain from any working practice which endangers the
safety of persons or damages the linear actuator or other assets in any way
whatsoever.
1.4
Prior to starting work
Prior to starting any work, check that the type designations specified here concur
with the data on the linear actuator rating plate.
Linear actuators MC250/24, MC250/230, MC253/24, MC253/230, MC500/24,
MC500/230, MC503/24, MC503/230.
1.5
During operation
Safe operation is only possible if transportation, storage, installation, operation
and maintenance are carried out safely and materially and professionally
correctly.
Transportation,
installation and
assembly
Observe the general set-up and safety regulations for heating, ventilation, air-
conditioning and pipework design. Use tools correctly. Wear the necessary
personal and other safety equipment.
Repairs and
maintenance
Ensure that qualified personnel switch off the linear actuator prior to maintenance
or repair work in accordance with DIN VDE.
1.6
Working environment
Read the data concerning the working environment in the Technical Data.