The basis for safe handling and trouble-free operation
of this machine is the knowledge of the safety and user
information in this manual.
Serious injuries to person and damage to property
are possible with:
• incorrect installation
• improper use
• removing coverings or safety devices.
In addition, observe the general and local regulations
for accident prevention and environmental protection.
4.2 MAGNETIC FIELDS IN THE WORKPLACE
WARNING:
Magnetisation may inter-
fere with pacemakers and other
medical implants, e.g. insulin pumps.
The following individuals must keep a minimum
distance of 5m from the Universal SW at all times:
• people wearing magnetisable implants
• pregnant women
• people under the age of 16
The specified safety distance is based on the limits
stated in the German Accident Prevention Regulation
BGV B11, version June 2001, of the occupational expo-
sure limits specified for changing electrical, magnetic
and electromagnetic fields (ICNIRP), version 1998.
The machine is assigned to exposure area 1 in accor-
dance with the Unfallverhütungsvorschrift BGV B11
(German accident prevention regulation BGV B11).
When working with the Universal SW, always maintain
the following safety distances from the machine:
• People without active medical implants: s=500 mm
• People
with
active medical implants (e.g. a pace-
maker): s=5000 mm
Areas of increased exposure
The grey shaded area marks the area of increased ex-
posure. BGV B11 advises spending only short periods
of time in this area.
The operator of the machine is required to identify,
document and mark areas of increased exposure.
S/he must ensure that:
• only authorised and trained personnel work in these
areas, and
• the defined values for short-term and partial bodily
exposure are not exceeded, or that
• personal protective equipment is worn to prevent
excessive exposure.
Important: magnetic fields can penetrate walls!
The requirements stated in BGV 11 must be strictly
complied with when working in areas with increased
exposure.
Since 'areas of increased exposure' depend on the
actual situation on-site, we recommend prohibiting
access to all rooms where strong magnetic fields are
present, for people with medical implants (e.g. pace-
makers), pregnant women, and people under the age
of 16.
4.3 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
In an emergency,
push the emergency stop button
or immediately disconnect the machine from the
power supply by turning the main switch to the OFF
position (marked with “0”).
The main switch can be locked in the OFF position by
means of a padlock.
4.4 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OWNER
The owner must only allow people to work on the
Universal SW who:
• are familiar with basic requirements regarding safety
at work and accident prevention;
• have been trained in the operation of the machine;
• have read and understood this manual.
4.5 RESPONSIBILITIES OF OTHER PERSONNEL
Before working with this machine, all personnel must:
• comply with basic requirements regarding safety at
work and accident prevention;
• read and understand the instructions provided in
this manual.
Please contact the manufacturer with any questions.
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