A Guide to Safe Use of Mains Powered Test Frames
MECMESIN TEST FRAMES HAVE BEEN DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN A
CONTROLLED SYSTEM TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT EUROPEAN
COMMUNITY DIRECTIVES.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY:
A copy of the relevant Declarations of Conformity can be
seen in Appendix 1. Alternatively, electronic copies are available at the Knowledge Centre
section of the Mecmesin website:
www.mecmesin.com
1. Receiving and Unpacking
1.1 The specification gives the weights of the test frames. Use suitable lifting
equipment to remove the test frame from the packing.
1.2 Once safely removed from the packaging place the test frame on a stable and
level work surface.
1.3 Inspect the machine for any signs of obvious transit damage.
IF ANY DAMAGE IS DISCOVERED DO NOT GO ANY FURTHER WITH INSTALLATION AND
DO NOT CONNECT TO THE MAINS SUPPLY UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
Contact your local supplier immediately who will decide the most appropriate action to rectify
the situation as quickly as possible. We strongly recommend that you retain the packing for the
test frame as this can be re-used when the frame needs to be returned to your authorised
Mecmesin distributor for periodic servicing and calibration. Instructions for re-packing the test
frame are given in Appendix 3.
2. Installing the Machine
Note:
that for test frames with a height greater than 1 metre, customers in Europe are required
to ensure that for a force of 20% of machine weight, or 250 newtons (whichever is less)
applied to the top of the machine shall not be capable of toppling the machine, or machine
and bench together.
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