RITE-HITE FROMMELT SAFETY PRODUCTS GUARDIAN DEFENDER, Manual

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PUB. NO. DFNDRB JANUARY 2013 3
DEFENDER ™
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO CONTENTS, STORE DRY
BETWEEN 40° AND 80° F.
NOTE: The GUARDIAN DEFENDER can be installed
either as a free standing unit or mounted to a
machine structure, depending on size.
It is important to verify the following basic
information before starting with the installation.
1. Alternate dimensions in brackets are in [millimeters].
2. All hardware is Metric, except for 3/8” [10] bolts used to
fasten lower guides to header, bearing hardware and
header cross braces.
3. Does the customer wish to be present to observe?
4. How will the work area be barricaded?
5. Are any special work permits required?
6. Which workstation and which side of the workstation is the
unit to be located?
7. Can material handling equipment (forklifts) be detoured
during installation.
8. If base plates are not being used, how will the unit be
mounted to the workstation?
9. Is anything buried in the floor where the anchors go.
10. Verify unit will fit into the location, Figure 3.1.
11. Does the installation allow for clearance for robotic,
machining, welding or other types of operation?
12. Does the installation meet all applicable robotic,
machining, welding or other workstation safety
requirements such as is contained in the following:
a. OSHA Instruction CPL 2-1.24 (Mechanical Power
Presses)
b. UL Standard for Safety UL 325 (Door, Gate, Louver
and Window Operators Systems)
c. ANSI RIA R 15.06-1999 (Industrial Robots and Robot
Systems Safety Requirements)
13. If the measurements do not agree, STOP! Contact your
FROMMELT SAFETY PRODUCTS representative.
14. Can the lifting device lift the assem bly into position?
Are there any overhead obstructions?
15. Is a qualified electrician ready to bring in the power and
wire up the control box?
16. Can electrical power to the workstation be shut off without
interfering with other plant operations?
17. Check that floor is in sound condition and does not have
cracks or other flaws so that the header will be level
and the guides will be plumb.
18. Plan the installation so that it will not interfere with the
machining, welding or other work processes of the
workstation.
19. Using a hydro level, determine if the floor is level. If the
floor is not level to within 1/8" [3] shimming will be
required.
20. Install optional equipment after verifying door operation.
NOTE: Electrical prints included in the parts or control
box, supercede any prints included in this owners
manual on
Pages 26 - 35. Always check for
electrical prints.
GUIDE INSTALLATION
When working with electrical or electronic controls, make sure
that the power source has been locked out and tagged according
to OSHA regulations and approved local electrical codes.
D A N G E R ! ! !
!
Step 1:
At Ordered Door Width - measure outside to outside to place guides
Standard guide position is #2 is shown.
For all options, see drawing on Page 4.
A floor that is not sound and level may cause personal
injury and/or equipment damage due to failure or collapse
of the DEFENDER.
C A U T I O N ! ! !
!
Make sure that the assembly is securely attached to the
forklift to avoid injury due to equipment slipping or falling.
Make sure that work area is barricaded to prevent the
potential of unauthorized personnel entering the area and
becoming injured. Make sure that no one is standing under
the assembly while it is being lifted. Ensure that all
workers are wearing head, eye and foot protection.
W A R N I N G ! ! !
!
Front Side
Back Side
3.1
2 1/2” [64]
Changes based on
base plate configuration
3 5/8” [92]
Changes based on
base plate configuration
Step 2:
Anchor 8" x 8" [203x203]
base plate to floor (4)
places using minimum
3/8” [10] fastener.
Repeat opposite side.
Can be completed after
header is attached and
unit is in position.
Optional Heavy Duty Guide
(Shown on backside, can
also be mounted on outside -
add 1 1/2” [38] to each side
clearance) Standard on units
> 8’-0” [2438] tall