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Testing
8.3
Regular Inspection
The described checks are intended to confirm compliance with national / international safety regulations.
NOTE!
• Regulations governing operator induction by specialist personnel must be observed before
work is commenced.
• The company which operates the machine is responsible for training.
Regular inspections must be conducted by a person who has been authorized and engaged to do so by the
company which operates the machine. The frequency (e.g. daily, at shift changes, etc.) must be determined
based on the risk assessment for the application.
DANGER!
• Work on the machine must be immediately stopped if any impairment of the safety function
is detected.
• Once the situation has been resolved, the effectiveness of the ESPE must be checked
again according to the checklist for initial start-up
(see section “12.5 Initial Start-Up Check-
NOTE!
• The supplied sticker “Instructions for regular inspection” must be mounted in a clearly
visible location close to the relevant ESPE.
• Do not clean the ESPE with solvents or cleaning agents which could damage the device
(aggressive, abrasive, scratching)
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Inspection
The ESPE may not demonstrate any visible damage.
The lens cover may not be scratched or contaminated.
It must be impossible to approach the danger zone without passing through the safety field of the
ESPE.
Cables, plugs and mounting components must be in flawless condition.
