Loma IQ3+, User Manual

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Safety First
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End of Life Treatment
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment recycling (WEEE) Regulations 2006 and the CE
Directive 2002/96/EC require that electrical and electronic equipment must be recycled at the
end of its useful life. This section provides some guidelines.
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Emergency Procedures
This section lists the potential emergencies that may be encountered and the associated
procedures.
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Quality Assurance
If your business is operating under an approved Quality Management System, all activities
covering the safe operation and maintenance of the metal detector will need to be incorporated
into the system to ensure continued compliance. This section provides some guidelines on what
needs to be considered.
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End User Licence Agreement
This section contains details of the End User Licence Agreement for the metal detector
software.
Safety Awareness
Loma metal detectors employ low intensity electromagnetic fields in compliance with current
legislation.
If used in close proximity to an electromagnetic field, the operation of pacemakers, cardiac
defibrillators and other life support devices can be affected.
Wearers of these devices should consult their doctor for advice on avoiding this hazard.
It is essential that all installation, operation and maintenance personnel read this guide before working
on the IQ
3
+ metal detector and comply with the instructions and information contained herein.
It is also essential that all personnel engaged in activities associated with the installation, operation,
servicing and maintenance of the IQ
3
+ metal detector have been adequately trained and are
appropriately qualified and experienced to do so.
All personnel should comply with the statutory requirements and regulations, including the provisions
of the Health and Safety at Work Act (UK), other EU relevant legislation, relevant OSHA regulations,
and any amendments that may become legal requirements.
EC Declaration of Conformity
Provided it is installed, operated, serviced and maintained in accordance with the guidelines
contained in this document and the appropriate User Guide, the metal detector addresses the
fundamental safety and health requirements of the following directives:
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EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
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EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC
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EU-Directive 1935/2004/EC (Materials for Food Contact)
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EU-Directive 2023/2006/EC (Good manufacturing practice for materials and articles intended to
come into contact with food)
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EU-Directive 2011/10/EC plus amendments 1282/2011/EC and 1183/2012/EC (Plastic
Materials and Articles intended to come into contact with food).
A signed and dated EC Declaration of Conformity is provided with each metal detector delivered.