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2.2 Conditions of
Application
The machine or system must be
electrically controlled and it must
be possible to interrupt operation
at any time. When installing the
LGT, ensure that access above, be-
low or behind the protective zone
is not possible.
Operation and installation of pro-
tective devices are subject to the
relevant legal and official regula-
tions. These regulations vary ac-
cording to the application of the
light grid system.
2. Furthermore,
our notes,
in
particular the test regula-
tions
(see chapter entitled Tests)
in this Technical Description or
these Operating Instructions
(such as use, assembly, installa-
tion or integration into the
machine control unit) must be
observed and followed.
3.
The tests shall be carried out
by experts
and/or
persons
specifically authorized or
commissioned
to perform
these tests. They shall be docu-
mented at all times in a clear and
concise comprehensible way.
4.
Our Operating Instructions shall
be given
to the employee
(operator) working at the
machine on which our protec-
tiveon equipment is used. The
employee
shall be intro-
duced to his job
and the
equipment by an expert.
5.
This leaflet is enclosed as an
appendix and serves as a
checklist for checks carried out
by the manufacturer and fitter.
2.3 General Notes on
Safety Protective
Measures
1.
The national/international
regulations apply for the use/
installation of non-contact
protectiveon equipment as well
as for commissioning and regular
recurring technical checks, in
particular
‡
Machine directive 98/37 EC
‡
Guidelines for working
substances 89/655 EEC
‡
Machinery Safety regulations as
well as
‡
Locally Enforced Regulations for
the prevention of accidents/rules
for safety.
It is the responsibility of the
manufacturers and users of the
machine on which our protec-
tiveon equipment is used, to
discuss all safety rules and
regulations which regulations,
which may apply with the
responsible authorities and to
observe these rules and
regulations.
