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Basic safety notes
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2.3 Ambient conditions and operating conditions
Required ambient conditions and operating conditions
Incorrect ambient and operating conditions can make the product
unsafe, leading to the risk of serious injuries, considerable material
damage and/or a significant reduction to the product's life span.
• Make sure that the product is used only in the context of its
defined application parameters, Technical data [
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• Make sure that the product is a sufficient size for the
application.
• Make sure that the environment is free from splash water and
vapors as well as from abrasion or processing dust. Exceptions
are products that are designed especially for contaminated
environments.
2.4 Product safety
Dangers arise from the product, if:
• the product is not used in accordance with its intended
purpose.
• the product is not installed or maintained properly.
• the safety and installation notes are not observed.
Avoid any manner of working that may interfere with the function
and operational safety of the product.
Wear protective equipment.
NOTE
More information is contained in the relevant chapters.
NOTE
The availability of the safety functions is ensured only after a full
system start.
2.4.1 Protective equipment
Provide protective equipment per EC Machinery Directive.
2.4.2 Structural changes, attachments and modifications
Implementation of structural changes
By conversions, changes, and reworking, e.g. additional threads,
holes, or safety devices can impair the functioning or safety of the
product or damage it.
• Structural changes should only be made with the written
approval of SCHUNK.