SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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1.4 General safety instructions
WARNING
Ignoring the general safety guidelines
Personal injuries/damage to plants/systems
► The operating instructions contain important information on using the system.
Each user must have read and understood the operating instructions, and retain
them for later reference.
► The operating instructions are tailored to the scope of delivery from Schmalz.
They do not take into account any modifications to the system made by the
customer, which are strictly prohibited
► The system may only be connected and operations started once the operating
instructions have been read and understood.
► Use only the connections, mounting holes and attachment materials that have
been provided.
► Carry out mounting or removal only when the device is in an idle, depressurized
state.
► Only qualified specialist personnel, mechanics and electricians may perform the
installation. Qualified specialist personnel are persons who have received
technical training and have the knowledge and experience
– including
knowledge of corresponding regulations
– necessary to enable him or her to
recognize possible dangers and implement the appropriate safety measures
while performing tasks. The same applies to maintenance!
► General safety regulations, European standards and VDE guidelines must be
observed and complied with.
► Personnel and animals are not permitted to sit or stand in the danger zone
area.
► The system should be used to lift and transport suitable workpieces only.
► You are responsible for third parties in the working area of the system. In view
of this, responsibilities for the various tasks to be carried out on the system
must be clearly specified and adhered to. Responsibilities must be clear.
► Never use the lifting device to apply suction to fluids or bulk materials.
► Protect the components from damage of any kind.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to exposed vacuum suction points and compressed air
lines
This can result in serious injury.
►
Never look into the openings of suction points or compressed air lines or place
your ear or other body orifices in the vicinity of these openings.
