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2.2
Reasonably foreseeable misapplication
Any application that is not in accordance with the "Intended use" or exceeds such
intended use is considered not in accordance with the regulations, and is forbidden.
Any other use of the device is subject to confirmation from the manufacturer.
Examples of forseeable misapplication
Clamping device used on rotating systems.
Clamping widely protruding workpieces.
Clamping workpieces with a weight of over 20 kg in vertical position without an additional
safeguard to prevent the workpiece falling out.
2.2.1
Alterations and modifications
In the case of unauthorised alterations and modifications of the clamping device,
the manufacturer's liability ceases and any warranty is voided.
2.2.2
Spare and wear parts and auxiliary material
Only use original parts or parts approved by the manufacturer. Using spare and wear parts by
third party manufacturers may lead to risk.
2.3
Residual risk
The user is responsible for applying the correct workpiece tension.
New clampings have to be carefully checked by qualified personnel with relevant training.
One always needs to allow for the risk that the workpiece may slip or be dislodged, even
when the clamping device is functioning correctly. This is due to the different geometries to
be clamped, contact surfaces, clamping friction values, processing force, wrong manipulation
of the milling machine etc.
Protective devices are to be attached to the processing machine that will protect the operator
from any tool or workpiece parts that may be ejected.
It is mandatory that operators and others in the proximity of the processing machine wear
protective goggles.
Do not use methods of operation that impair the function and operational safety.
2.3.1
Jaw change
Damage may result if system jaws are insufficiently tightened.
2.3.2
Notes on clamping technology
The operator is responsible for ensuring that the clamping geometry and clamping forces
are suitable for the intended processing.
We recommend that clamping be carried out with a torque wrench in order to achieve
consistent clamping results.
The clamping forces can only be achieved if the clamping device functions correctly
and the workpiece is correctly held in the device.
Regular servicing and cleaning in accordance with the operating instructions is
mandatory in order to ensure correct function.
When clamping thin-walled elastic workpieces, e.g. tubes or packages, it is possible
that the clamping force is significantly reduced due to yielding of the workpiece.
When clamping with a high degree of force, the clamping force is significantly reduced
due to the increased frictional forces in the carriages.
