EFA stunning device Original operating instructions
EN
Rev.01
– 01.2021
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1.3
Scope of supply
Upon receipt of the delivery, check immediately whether the scope of supply corresponds to the
accompanying documents.
Submit a complaint in the event of:
apparent transport damage immediately to the supplier,
apparent defects/missing items, to
Schmid & Wezel GmbH
.
This operating manual describes the
EFA
stunning device with all possible options, these are not necessarily
included in the scope of supply and can only be retrofitted to a limited extent.
1.4
Intended use
Danger!
Never point the device at people!
Danger!
Never reach into the area of the bolt,
you could injure yourself.
The stunning device is operated with compressed air.
Areas of application
EFA VB 215
Stunning device for the stunning of heifers, cows and bulls with an impact depth of 101 mm.
EFA VB 225
Stunning device for the stunning of heifers, cows and bulls without penetration hole (concussion shot).
EFA VB 316
Stunning device for the stunning of heifers, cows, calves and bulls with an impact depth of 121 mm.
The machine is not equipped for a different type of use. Should the user desire to use the equipment for a
different purpose than intended, please contact
Schmid & Wezel GmbH & Co
. (
S&W
). For all other types of
use, the user must be advised of the inherent accident hazard and increased wear.
In the event of non-
compliance, the liability shall be borne by the user alone.
The stunning device is only allowed to be used:
in a fully functional and perfect technical state, in line with the intended use, in consideration of all of the
safety- and hazard-relevant aspects,
with properly functioning safety devices,
with the equipment approved by the manufacturer.
Do not use materials harmful to health.
If, contrary to the intended use, materials harmful to health are to be processed then
Schmid & Wezel GmbH
must be informed in writing about the planned use and the protective measures taken by the customer/
operating company.
The customer/operating company is solely responsible for suitable protective measures (e.g. extraction
devices, respiratory protection, protective suits, etc.) and company directives.
If the EFA stunning device is not used as intended or is modified without the approval of
Schmid & Wezel
GmbH
, persons could be injured and the machine damaged.
The operating permit is invalidated.
The intended use includes in particular that you:
Observe the operating instructions and company directives;
Observe maintenance instructions and intervals;
Immediately rectify any faults that impair safety;
Do not operate the stunning device if safe working is not possible;
Do not make any structural changes to the stunning device without authorisation.