Safety instructions
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Assembly instructions EN
DG 16
Edition 07/2020
Rev. 3.0
2.7 Changes and modifications
No changes may be made to the rotary grippers which have not been described
in these assembly instructions or approved in writing by Afag Automation AG.
Afag Automation AG accepts no liability for unauthorised changes or improper
assembly, installation, commissioning, maintenance or repair work.
The rotary grippers may not be changed or modified in any way, except with
the prior written consent of Afag Automation AG.
2.8 General hazards / Residual risks
Despite the safe design of the machine and the technical protective measures
taken, there still remain residual risks that cannot be avoided, and which present
a non-obvious residual risk when operating the rotary grippers.
Observe the safety instructions in this chapter and in the other sections of this
manual to avoid damage to material and dangerous situations for the personnel.
2.8.1 General hazards at the workplace
The machine has been built according to the state-of-the-art and the applicable
health and safety requirements. However, improper use of the rotary grippers
may cause the following hazards to the personnel:
Danger to life and limb of the operator or third parties,
damage to the rotary grippers,
property damage.
Always keep the assembly instructions ready at hand at the workplace!
Please, also observe:
The general and local regulations on accident prevention and
environmental protection.
The safety information sheet for the rotary grippers.
WARNING
Danger - Do not use in unsuitable environment!
The rotary grippers are designed for use in
non-
explosive atmospheres.
Do
not
use the rotary grippers in potentially explosive atmospheres!
