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5
Safety
5.1
Safety instructions
Phoenix Mecano Komponenten AG has constructed this electric cylinder according to the current state of the art and existing safety
regulations. However, if the electric cylinder is misused and/or operated in the manner inconsistent with the intended use or if the safety
instructions are not observed, this may result in hazards to personnel and property. Competent handling guarantees high performance
and availability of the electric cylinder. Faults or conditions, which may impair the safety, must be rectified immediately.
Every person involved in the assembly, use or operation of this electric cylinder, must have read and understood the assembly instructions.
This includes:
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understanding the safety instructions in the text, and
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being familiar with the configuration and functioning of various options of operation and application.
The electric cylinder may only be used, installed and operated by the designated, trained personnel. Any works on and with the electric
cylinder may only be carried out according to this instruction. This instruction needs therefore be kept safe and close at hand in the vicinity
of the electric cylinder.
The general, national or operational safety instructions shall be observed. Responsibilities for the use, installation and operation of this
electric cylinder must be unequivocally stipulated and observed so that no unclear situation may arise with regard to safety aspects. Before
every commissioning, the user must ensure that no persons or objects remain in the danger area of the electric cylinder. The user may
only operate the electric cylinder if it is in a faultless condition. Any change must be immediately reported to the nearest person responsible.
5.2
Special safety instructions
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Any works with the electric cylinder may only be carried out according to this instruction.
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The device may only be opened (installed / dismantled) by authorised specialist personnel. In case of any defect of the electric
cylinder, we recommend to contact the manufacturer and/or send this electric cylinder for repair.
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Power supply must be disconnected before installation, dismantling, maintenance or troubleshooting.
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The re-user must prevent pinching between guiding tube and the front suspension by means of design.
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A proper installation of the supply lines prevents the hazards posed by this application.
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Only use original accessories and spare parts.
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The re-user must prevent potential damages caused by the failure of the end position switch-off or nut breakage by means of
design.
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The electric cylinder may not be exposed to lateral forces or torques.
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Only use suitable screws (no shoulder screws). Note the hole- Ø of the cylinder mounts!
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Tighten the screws so firmly that they cannot loosen - but not too tight, as otherwise high forces would act on the mounts and
safe operation would no longer be ensured! The drive must be freely rotatable in the suspensions - tension would result in
immediate destruction of the drive!
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Loss of connection between the thrust rod and guiding tube in case of a tensile load must be prevented by means of design. It
means that, especially with suspended loads, additional safety devices (e.g.: cable, chain, etc.) must be affixed!
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During maintenance, only original parts must be used and installed by trained specialist personnel.
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For safety reasons, unauthorised modifications or changes of the electric cylinder are prohibited.
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The performance data of this electric cylinder determined by Phoenix Mecano Komponenten AG may not be exceeded (see 6.6
Performance diagram
).
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The type plate must remain legible. The data must be retrievable without effort at any time.
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Safety-relevant hazard signs identify danger areas on the product.
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Safety-relevant devices must be tested for operability, damage and integrity on a regular basis, at least once a year.
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In case of an overhead installation of the electric cylinder, the fastened loads must be secured onsite against dropping. The
danger area under the application must be marked in the documentation of the final product.
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The electric cylinder must immediately be put out of operation if the mains cable and/or supply line is damaged.
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Higher-level safety circuits (emergency stop, etc.) are required for safe operation of the electric cylinders and must be provided
and installed on site by the subsequent user / user.
