1. General notes
1 General
notes
1.1 Introduction
The texts and illustrations in this instruction manual are for the exclusive purpose of explaining how to
operate and handle the GLS metal detector. S+S accepts no responsibility for damage resulting from
the use or misuse of this equipment. All appropriate safety rules and regulations for the use of this
equipment must be adhered to. If you have any questions with regard to the installation and operation
of this equipment please do not hesitate to contact us.
This instruction manual must not be copied, saved on computer or otherwise reproduced without prior
permission of S+S. Nor should any extract of this instruction manual be similarly reproduced.
1.2 Fields of applications
Metal detectors of the series GLS are used in plastics, wood, food, chemical and pharmaceutical indus-
tries for the inspection of metallic - magnetic and nonmagnetic- impurities in packed or unpacked goods
on a conveying line without interrupting the production flow. The GLS series metal detectors can be
used in similar applications in other industry areas.
1.3 Application
reasons
•
Product liability
•
ISO 9000
•
TQM (Total Quality Management)
•
Protection of machines and operators
1.4 System
identification
The information in this operating instructions only applies to the GLS metal detector. A label with the
respective data is attached at every system.
1.5 Symbols
used
Symbol
Signal word Meaning
Danger
Warning: Possibility of severe or even fatal personal injuries.
Danger
The lightning symbol is an explicit warning that there is danger from
electric current.
Warning
Warning: Possibility of minor personal injuries or property damage.
Caution
Warning: Possibility of defects or destruction of the equipment.
Important
information
Indicates an important information for the function.
Important
hint
Indicates an important hint for the function.
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