Safety instructions
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Assembly instructions EN
DG 16
Edition 07/2020
Rev. 3.0
2 Safety instructions
2.1 General
This chapter provides an overview of important safety aspects to ensure safe
and proper use of the rotary gripper and optimal protection of personnel.
Failure to follow the directions and safety instructions given in this instructions
manual may result in serious hazards.
2.2 Intended use
The DG 16 rotary grippers are used for shock-free gripping/rotating of loads in
non-hazardous atmospheres under the ambient and operating conditions
defined for these modules.
The DG 16 rotary grippers are designed exclusively for gripping payloads that
do not pose any danger to persons, property or the environment during
manipulation. In combination with other modules the rotary grippers can be used
as a pick & place Station.
In the chemical industry and in potentially explosive areas, the use of rotary
grippers is not permitted without additional safety measures. In such cases,
please consult with the Afag technical department.
The intended use of the rotary gripper also includes:
Observance of all instructions given in these assembly instructions.
Compliance with the inspection and maintenance work and the
specifications in the data sheets.
Using only original spare parts.
2.3 Foreseeable misuse
Any use other than or beyond the intended use described above is considered
a misuse of the rotary gripper.
Especially the following use is considered a misuse:
Use in potentially explosive atmospheres
