Operating Instructions: Interlock Blocking - IBL
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Service and Inspection
Regular inspection of the following is necessary to ensure trouble-free, lasting operation:
• Correct operating function
• Secure mounting of components
• Debris and wear
• WD40 lubricant or equivalent, should be applied to each mechanical element every 10,000 operations, or sooner, to ensure
smooth product operation and function. There are no user serviceable parts in this product. If damage or wear is found with
an assembly, please contact your local Fortress Channel Partner for a replacement. The complete device must be replaced
after 1 million operations.
Disposal
This interlock does not contain any certified hazardous materials so should be disposed of as industrial waste. Electrical
items should not be disposed of in general waste and must be appropriately recycled.
Liability Coverage is Voided Under the Following Conditions:
• If these instructions are not followed.
• Non-compliance with safety regulations.
• Installation and electrical connection not performed by authorised personnel.
• Non-implementation of functional checks.
Protection Against Environmental Influences
A lasting and correct safety function requires that the device be protected against the ingress of foreign bodies such as swarf,
sand, blasting shot, etc. The device is to be mounted away from the machine, or by the use of anti-vibration mountings, in
order to avoid the effects of vibration, shock and bump.
Use in Dusty Environments: Careful product selection is required, which is best performed under the guidance of a Fortress
Representative, in order to assess the dust type and product style required.
Use in Corrosive Environments: Careful product selection is required, which is best performed under the guidance of a
Fortress Representative.
The manufacturer reserves the right to modify the design at any time and without notice.
This guide should be retained for future reference.
Fortress Interlocks Ltd
, 2 Inverclyde Drive, Wolverhampton, WV4 6FB, United Kingdom, Tel: +441902349000, Web: www.fortressinterlocks.com
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