5. Safety
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5.1 Safety instructions
RK Rose+Krieger GmbH has built this linear unit to the state-of-the-art and in accordance with
the existing safety regulations. Nonetheless, this linear unit may pose risks to persons and pro-
perty if it is used incorrectly or for other than the intended purpose, or if the safety instructions
are not observed. Competent operation and careful maintenance will guarantee high performan-
ce and availability of this linear unit.
Faults or conditions which can influence safety must be rectified immediately.
Any person involved with the installation, use, operation or maintenance of this linear unit must
have read and understood the assembly instructions.
This includes
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understanding the safety instructions in the text
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being familiar with the arrangement and function of the various operating and application op-
tions.
Only nominated persons may use, install and operate this linear unit. All work on and with the li-
near unit may only be carried out in accordance with the present instructions. It is therefore es-
sential that these instructions are ready to hand in the vicinity of the linear unit and kept in a safe
place.
The general, national and company safety regulations must be observed. The responsibilities for
the use, installation and operation of this linear unit must be unambiguously laid down and ob-
served so that no questions of competence arise in relation to safety aspects. Before any commis-
sioning, the user must ensure that no persons or objects are in the danger area of the linear unit.
The user may only operate the linear unit when it is in a flawless condition. Any change is to be re-
ported to the nearest line manager immediately.
