ATTENTION: instructions marked by symbol
are critical for the use of the balancer in environments with potentially
explosive atmospheres.
Plate description
1 manufacturer and relative address;
2 ATEX Marking
Ex = symbol as identified in directive 94/9/EC;
II
= group, surface;
2
= category;
GD = equipment that may be installed in zones with
potentially explosive atmospheres comprising
inflammable gas or combustible dust;
c
= protection by constructional safety “c”, EN 13463-5:2011;
II
= for all gasses;
T = max surface temp the products may attain under routine
working conditions or during a foreseen malfunction;
3 item code;
4 year of manufacture;
5 serial no.;
6 admissible lower capacity range;
7 admissible upper capacity range;
8 balancer weight
9 stroke
10 CE mark
Install the balancer before using it. This operation is to be carried out by skilled personnel who must comply with the directions
outlined in this manual: a wrong installation could cause injury/damage to people/property.
This manual contains important information that the user must adhere to in order to use the balancer safely. Be sure to
have clearly understood all the instructions before using the balancer. Failure to do so could cause injury.
The balancer was built in conformity with European Community Directives that were pertinent and applicable when the balancer was put on the
market and that entail the CE marking of the product.
Intended conditions of use
The balancers are designed to balance the weight of tools and utensils in general and are to be used by one operator at a time. The balancer
may be used in an assembly line, in single workplaces, in professional or private environments, as a hobby, etc.
Always operate, inspect and maintain this balancer in perfect working order in accordance with all regulations pertinent to balancers,
tools and workplaces.
Use contraindications
Do not permit children or people under age to use the balancer.
Do not work, transit or linger underneath the balancer.
When using balancers, always fully and duly comply with the standards and laws in force in the country in which they are used.
TECNA S.p.A. will not be held liable for any damage or problems caused by customers using these balancers for any other application.
Choosing the balancer
ATTENTION: when choosing the balancer, check that the ATEX classification on the plate is suitable to the environment, the
type of potentially explosive atmosphere and the intended use.
ATTENTION: if the balancer must work in contact with chemically aggressive powder, liquid, or gas, verify chemical compatibility
by calling TECNA spa.
Assess the total load to be balanced: tool, accessories and sections of hoses or cables to be lifted by the balancer. The overall load to be
balanced must fall within the balancer’s minimum and maximum load-bearing capacity.
Starting up the balancer
Connect the ground cable to the cap screw marked
(EN 13463-1:2009).
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Original Instructions
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