Mecmesin MultiTest-0.5i, Operating Manual

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Mecmesin
A Guide to Safe Use of Mains Powered Test Systems
2. Installing Your Test System
2.1 Receiving and Unpacking
Before installing or operating your Mecmesin test system please ensure that no visible
damaged has occurred during the shipping process.
If any damage is present, contact your local supplier immediately who will decide the
most appropriate action and rectify the situation as quickly as possible.
Important! If any damage is discovered do not proceed with the
installation and do not connect to the mains supply under any
circumstances
Use safe handling procedures to remove heavy items from the packaging, if
you are unsure how to safely move the test system, consult your
organisation’s health and safety representative or contact your local
Mecmesin agent for assistance.
Once the test system is safely removed from the packaging, place it onto a
stable and level surface. Ensure this surface can safely carry the weight of the
test system.
We strongly recommend that you retain the packaging for the test system as this can be
re-used when the frame needs to be returned to your authorised Mecmesin distributor for
servicing and calibration. Instructions for re-packing the test system are given in your
relevant Assembly and Installation manual.
2.2 Placing and securing the machine
See your test system Installation or Operational manual for details of assembly and fixing. This
may require the mounting of anchor brackets, rubber feet, or bolting down using suitable
fixings. Note that for test frames with a height greater than 1 metre, customers in Europe are
required to ensure that for a force of 20 per cent of machine weight, or 250 Newtons
(whichever is less) applied to the top of the test system shall not be capable of toppling it, or
the test system and bench together. Suitable work surfaces to support weight of test systems
should also be ensured.
2.3 Emergency stop button (E-stop)
Ensure that access to the Emergency Stop button is never obstructed. The E-stop button
will stop all movement of the crosshead or rotating platen. Pushing the E-stop button will
override all other controls. When pressed, the E-stop button will stay latched down,