Operating Manual
V
ACUUM
T
URNING BENCH
VWT-180-4
Chapter 1
Safety
J. Schmalz GmbH
Aacher Straße 29
D - 72293 Glatten
Tel +49 +7443 / 2403 - 0
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http://www.schmalz.de
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Status 03.2013 / Index 00
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1
Safety
1.1 Instructions for
the Owner
Vacuum turning benches of the VWT series are manufactured according to current
technical standards and are safe. Nevertheless, they will present hazards
if they are not operated by qualified or at least trained staff,
if they are used contrary to the approved applications (see 1.5)
This may result in
injuries to or death of operators and other persons,
damage to lifting device and other valuable goods.
1.2 Instructions for
the Installation,
Maintenance and
Operating
Personnel
The device must be installed and maintained by qualified personnel, mechanics
and electricians. Any work on the electrical equipment may be carried out only by a
qualified electrician.
Each person in your company involved in the installation, commissioning, operation,
maintenance or repair of the device
must have read and understood these operating instructions
and especially the chapter "Safety" herein.
Your company must ensure by internal measures
that the operators of the vacuum turning bench are properly trained,
that they have read and understood the operating instructions,
that the operating instructions are available to them at all times.
The responsibilities for the tasks carried out with the device must be clearly defined
and observed. Ambiguity regarding responsibilities must not exist.
1.3 Hazard Alert
Symbols in this
Manual
Danger
Caution
The hazard alert symbols in this manual are labelled as follows:
Identifies a hazard which can result in death or severe injury to persons.
Identifies a potentially hazardous situation which can result in minor or moderate
injuries.
1.4 Installation Site
Requirements
The unit may not be used in explosion-risk area.
The ambient temperature must lie b0°C and +40°C. Please consult the
manufacturer before using the unit at higher or lower temperatures.
Issue the appropriate instructions to ensure that the working area is kept clean and
tidy and carry out suitable inspections to ensure compliance with these instructions.
1.5 Intended Use
Danger
The device is designed for holding and turning flat parts, workpieces, plates and
boards of various materials.
The surface of the items to be lifted must not be porous.
The maximum lifting capacity must not be exceeded.
Transport of persons and animals with the load or the lifting device itself is
forbidden!
Unauthorised modification of the vacuum turning bench is forbidden for safety
reasons!
The operating, maintenance and service instructions in this manual must be
observed.
