Safety
R&S
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Instructions Handbook 1179.2948.02 ─ 01
Without gloves, you have less friction and your grip can slip if your hand is oily or wet.
As a result, the chamber can drop and crush your foot or someone else's. Therefore,
always wear safety shoes with toe cap when moving the chamber.
Always secure the door when moving the chamber, even if it is only for a short dis-
tance. See
on page 22 for details on how to do it properly. If
the door is not secured and opens while you are carrying the chamber, the center of
gravity shifts. As a result, one of the carrying persons suddenly has to bear a much
larger portion of the weight. When the sliding door hits its end position, the sudden stop
results in a powerful thrust. If the person cannot manage the extra weight or loses grip
of the handle, the chamber can drop and cause severe injuries, even death.
The chamber is heavy. Do not move, lift or carry the chamber by yourself. A single per-
son can only carry a maximum of 18
kg safely depending on age, gender and physical
condition. So at least 2 people are required. With fewer people, you risk injuries, rang-
ing from back injuries from too heavy lifting to severe injuries like contusions or limb
loss if the chamber is dropped.
If you suffer from medical problems such as spinal and back disorder, or if your physi-
cal state is not compatible with lifting a heavy chamber, do not participate in carrying it.
Use the handles to move or carry the chamber. See
on page 17 to see where the handles are located.
To move the chamber safely, you can use lifting or transporting equipment such as lift
trucks and forklifts. Follow the instructions provided by the equipment manufacturer.
For detailed instructions, see
Chapter 5.1, "Lifting and Carrying"
Setting up
Place the chamber on a sufficiently sturdy support that can bear the weight of the
chamber. Secure the support against toppling over, for example by fixing it to the floor.
Observe the specifications of the manufacturer. Always place the chamber on a flat
and level surface with the bottom of the chamber facing down. If the support is not
sturdy enough, it can collapse. If the support is not level, the chamber can slide and
drop from the support. In both cases, severe injuries are possible, even death.
When the chamber is positioned, secure the chamber as shown in
. If you do
not secure the chamber, the chamber can topple when opening the door, as described
in
"Door of the chamber is heavy"
Set up a restricted area that only trained personnel are allowed to enter. In the restric-
ted area, mark the space on the floor that is required for fully opening the door.
Route cables carefully and ensure that nobody can trip over loose cables.
For detailed instructions, see
Chapter 6.3, "Mounting the Chamber"
Chapter 6.7, "Defining Zones of Restricted Access"
Connecting to power
The chamber runs on 24
V
DC supplied by an external power supply unit that is inclu-
ded in the delivery. The power supply unit has overvoltage category II. Connect it to a
fixed installation used to supply energy-consuming equipment such as household
Potentially Dangerous Situations
