Instron 34FM-100, Preinstallation Manual

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Chapter: Risk reduction and safe use
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Each of the following sections describes a specific hazard zone of the testing system
and lists the most common risks for testing using this equipment. Use the information in
the following sections, together with the instructions in the remainder of this manual, to
conduct your own risk assessment.
Rapid crosshead motion
Warning
Crush hazard to fingers or hands.
This hazard relates to grips and fixtures coming together as a result of rapid crosshead
motion, crushing hands or fingers.
For example, an operator inadvertently commands the system to jog or return while their
hands are in test area. This may also happen if the operator, in an attempt to be more
efficient, reaches in to remove broken specimen pieces while simultaneously returning
the crosshead to zero displacement.
Recommendations
In all situations:
•
Set up test methods so that operators do not need to have their hands in the space
between fixtures while the crosshead is moving.
•
Use the Operator Protection feature in Bluehill
®
software. This uses a reduced jog
speed (default 600 mm/min) during set up and you can set a lower jog speed if your
risk assessment requires it.
•
Set appropriate travel limits every time you change the grips and adjust the
crosshead.