2 | General safety instructions
10/2019 | ID 443149_en.00
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WARNING!
Sinking or falling of gravity-loaded axes or vertical axes after switching off the motor due to gravity!
Falling gravity-loaded axes or vertical axes can cause serious injuries or even death!
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Be aware that the holding brake of the motor does not offer sufficient safety for persons that are in the hazard area
of gravity-loaded axes or vertical axes.
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Move gravity-loaded axes or vertical axes to their lowest position and lock or brace them mechanically before
allowing people to enter the danger area.
WARNING!
Unsecured feather keys or drive elements can be thrown due to the rotation of the input shaft!
Flying metal parts can cause serious injuries!
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Mount the provided drive elements properly or remove them before a test run.
2.3.2
Thermal hazards
CAUTION!
The surface of the drive can reach temperatures over 65 °C during operation!
Touching the hot surface of the drive can cause severe skin burns!
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Do not touch the drive during operation or immediately afterward.
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Allow the drive to cool sufficiently before carrying out work on the drive.
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Wear protective gloves when working on the drive.
2.4
Prevention of property damage
ATTENTION! Damage to bearings and shafts due to improper assembly!
Never use force when installing
machine elements with fittings, e.g. hitting power transmission elements, shafts or the motor or gear unit housing with a
hammer, but rather install them in accordance with the following instructions.
ATTENTION! Shaft seal rings can be damaged by solvents!
Prevent shaft seal rings from coming into contact with
solvents when cleaning and degreasing unpainted surfaces.
