0000110292/010123/B MiniMan-100 | MiniMan-100 ATEX | MiniMan-100 TopGrade
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Intended use
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The product has been designed exclusively for extracting
soldering fumes, airborne dust, fumes from solvents, TIG
welding and MIG-MAG/GMAW welding. The TopGrade type of
arm (fully white) is especially suitable for use in laboratories in
the pharmaceutical, chemical and food processing industry.
Using the product for other purposes is considered contrary to
its intended use. The manufacturer accepts no liability for any
damage or injury resulting from such use. The product has
been built in accordance with state-of-the-art standards and
recognised safety regulations. Only use this product when in
technically perfect condition in accordance with its intended
use and the instructions explained in the user manual.
Technical specifications
Do not change the specifications given in this manual.
Modifications
Modification of (parts of) the product is not allowed.
Product combinations
If the product is used in combination with other products or
machines, the safety instructions in the documentation of
these products also apply.
Installation
- The installation of this product is exclusively reserved to
authorised, trained and qualified engineers.
- During installation, always use Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) to avoid injury. This also applies to persons
who enter the work area during installation.
-
Use sufficient climbing gear and safety guards when working
on a higher level than 2 metres (local restrictions may
apply).
- Do not install the product in front of entrances and exits
which must be used for emergency services.
- Mind any gas and water pipes and electric cables.
- Make sure that the workspace is well illuminated.
- Stay alert and keep your attention to your work. Do not
install the product when you are under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medicine.
- Air containing particles such as chromium, nickel, beryllium,
cadmium, lead etc., should never be recycled. This air must
always be brought outside the working area.
Use
WARNING!
Fire hazard! Do
not
use the product for:
- polishing applications in combination with
grinding, welding or any other application that
generate sparks
(fibers from polishing or abrasive flap disks
are highly flammable and pose a high risk of filter fires when
exposed to sparks)
- arc-air gouging
-
extracting flammable, glowing or burning particles
or solids or liquids
- extracting of aggressive fumes (such as
hydrochloric acid) or sharp particles
- extracting dust particles which are released when
welding surfaces treated with primer
- sucking cigarettes, cigars, oiled tissues, and other
burning particles, objects, and acids
2. “Intended use” as explained in EN-ISO 12100-1 is the use for which the
technical product is suited as specified by the manufacturer, inclusive of his
directions in the sales brochure. In case of doubt it is the use which can be
deduced from the construction, the model and the function of the technical
product which is considered normal use. Operating the machine within the
limits of its intended use also involves observing the instructions in the user
manual.
WARNING!
Explosion hazard! Do
not
use the product for
explosion-hazardous applications, e.g.:
- aluminium laser cutting
- grinding aluminium and magnesium
- explosive environments or explosive substances/
gases
This warning does not apply to MiniMan-100 ATEX
arms
WARNING!
Do
not
use the product for:
- extraction of hot gases (more than 70°C/158°F
continuously)
-
flame spraying
- oil mist
- heavy oil mist in welding fume
- extraction of cement, saw dust, wood dust etc.
• Inspect the product and check it for damage. Verify the
functioning of the safety features.
• During use, always use Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) to avoid injury. This also applies for persons who
enter the work area.
• Check the working environment. Do not allow unauthorised
persons to enter the working environment.
• Protect the product against water and humidity.
•
Make sure the room is always sufficiently ventilated; this
applies especially to confined spaces.
• Make sure that the workshop, in the vicinity of the product,
contains sufficient approved fire extinguishers (suitable for
fire classes ABC).
Service, maintenance and repairs
• Obey the maintenance intervals given in this manual.
Overdue maintenance can lead to high costs for repair and
revisions and can render the guarantee null and void.
• Always use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to avoid
injury. This also applies for persons who enter the work
area.
•
Make sure the room is sufficiently ventilated.
• Use tools, materials, lubricants and service techniques
which have been approved by the manufacturer. Never use
worn tools and do not leave any tools in or on the product.
• Safety features which have been removed for service,
maintenance or repairs, must be put back immediately
after finishing these jobs and it must be checked that they
still function properly.
•
Use sufficient climbing gear and safety guards when
working on a higher level than 2 metres (local restrictions
may apply).
• Clean the area afterwards.
ATTENTION
Service, maintenance and repairs must be
performed in accordance with directive TRGS 560
and TRGS 528 by authorised, qualified and trained
persons (skilled) using appropriate work practices.
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Wear respiratory protection and protective
gloves during service, maintenance and
repairs.