n
The operator must regularly have all safety devices checked for functionality and integ-
rity.
n
The operator must ensure that the polycarbonate lens of the Smart
Fork
®
Front
Cam
is
not exposed to direct sunlight for a prolonged period of time.
2.5
Dangers when handling the SmartFork
®
DANGER!
Risk of injury from ignition due to electrostatic discharge!
Friction during e.g. assembly and disassembly or due to the Smart
Fork
®
scraping against the load or ground can lead to electrostatic discharge
and therefore to potential differences. Significant potential differences can
result in dielectric breakdown and discharge as short, high electric cur-
rent. In this regard, there is a danger of flammable substances being
ignited in potentially explosive atmospheres. This could have fatal conse-
quences under certain circumstances.
– Always discharge your own electrostatic charge before touching any
components.
– Always provide equipotential bonding to dissipate the electrical energy
“Establishing equipotential bonding” on page 32
.
– Always perform assembly and disassembly of the Smart
Fork
®
outside
of Ex zones.
– Always avoid contact with the ground during all movements of the
Smart
Fork
®
(driving in/out, manoeuvring and transport). Drive mode
with the fork arms lowered as far as the ground is forbidden. Anticipate
the lowering and bending of the Smart
Fork
®
when loaded and position
the fork arms at the appropriate height during transport.
– Prevent friction between the Smart
Fork
®
and load at all times.
– Never subject the Smart
Fork
®
to lateral forces. It is not permitted to
drive into or out of the pallet/load at an angle, or to push the pallet/load
from the side.
– Fix all cables and cable guides in place adequately to prevent uninten-
tional movement and static charge.
Electrostatic
discharge
Safety
Dangers when handling the SmartFork®
EN
SmartFork
®
FrontCam ATEX for use in the Ex zone - BVS 20 ATEX E 108 X
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