WGR
– Worm Gear Reducer
Instruction and operating manual
© Copyright by BIFFI Italia. All right reserved
MAN 684/Rev 5 Page
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1.3
Terms and conditions
BIFFI ITALIA guarantees each single product to be free from defects and in accordance to current goods
specifications and applicable regulations. The warranty period is 12 months from the date of installation by the first
User or 18 months from the date of shipment to the first User, whichever occurs first. No warranty is given for
products which have been subject to damage or corrosion due to improper storage, improper installation, misuse,
or which have been modified or repaired by unauthorised personnel.
Repair work due to improper use will be charged at standard rates.
1.4
Manufacturer’s Liability
Biffi Italia declines all liability in the event of:
use of the machinery in contravention of local Safety-at-work legislation.
incorrect installation, disregard or incorrect application of the instructions provided on the product nameplate
and in this Instruction and Operating Manual.
modification of the product without Biffi’s authorisation.
work done on the product by unqualified or unsuitable personnel.
1.5
Applicable Standards and Regulations
EN ISO 12100-1
Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for design.
Part 1-Basic terminology, methodology.
EN ISO 12100-2
Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for design.
Part 2-Technical principles and specification.
2006/42/EC
Machinery Directive.
2014/34/EU
ATEX Directive.
1.6
Installation in hazardous area
Warning
In case the WGRs are to be installed in a HAZARDOUS AREA, as defined by
the applicable Rules, it is mandatory to check whether the nameplates of the
associated ICON2000/ICON2000EC specify that the assembly is suitable to
be installed in HAZARDOUS AREA with the indication of appropriate degree
of protection.
Maintenance and repair works must be carried out by qualified personnel and
checked by responsible Specialists.
Standard
WGRs
have IP66/67/68 degree of protection according to EN 60529.
IP 68 achieved with a submersion under 15 meter for 100 hours.
