8 Commissioning
8.1 Initial
commissioning
CAUTION
Sudden movements, falling workpiece pallets
Injuries caused by falling objects.
Make sure that the product has been installed properly by qualifi ed personnel
(see page 9) before starting it up.
NOTICE
Malfunctions due to incorrect assembly and commissioning
The product can get damaged, shortening its service life.
Commissioning requires basic mechanical, pneumatic and electrical knowledge.
The product should only be started up by qualifi ed personnel (see page 9).
Failure of the conveyor chain (fl at top chain / accumulation roller chain)
Inadequate lubrication can result in conveyor chain failure or even crashing.
There is a risk of damage to property.
Lubricate the conveyor chain before commissioning, then every 1,000 h,
with Structovis GHD,
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, see page 43, 44.
Lubricate the conveyor chain after downtimes > 6 months
(e.g. long assembly time or temporary shutdown).
• Before the initial commissioning or re-commissioning of a conveyor system,
carry out a risk assessment in accordance with DIN EN ISO 12100.
• According to EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, you must equip the transfer
system with EMERGENCY STOP control devices.
• The surfaces of motors and gears can reach temperatures of over 65 °C under certain
load and operating conditions. In these cases, you must comply with the respective
applicable accident prevention regulations (UVV) by taking appropriate constructive
measures (safety guards) or by affi xing/displaying appropriate warning signs!
• Make sure that all electrical and pneumatic connections are either used or covered.
Make sure that all bolted connections and plug-in connections are properly seated.
All relevant protective covers must be fi tted.
• Only inspect and adjust continuous conveyors that are in motion or operation when
the protective equipment is in place.
• Observe DIN EN ISO 13857 when you remove or replace protective equipment
and/or bypass safety equipment.
• Test runs with open paneling should only be performed by a person with
appropriate knowledge and experience using tip switches, and if there is no
possibility of interference from other switching devices.
• Only commission the product if all safety equipment has been installed in the
system and is ready for use.
• Only commission a product that has been completely installed.
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