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Operation
8.1
Actuating the auxiliary release
Prerequisites
•
TX10 hexalobular wrench
•
4 mm hexalobular wrench
Approach
1.
Ensure that the actuator is not under strong tensile stress (≤ 20 N).
2.
Loosen the retaining screw with the screwdriver.
3.
Use the hex key to rotate the auxiliary release in the direction of the arrow to the
following symbol:
✓
The locking function is unlocked.
Complementary information
If a valid actuator is detected and the locking signal is active, the safety locking device
will repeatedly attempt to lock. If the locking function cannot be locked within the next
10 minutes, the safety locking device changes to the safe state.
8.1.1
Moving the mechanical unlocking mechanism back after use
Approach
b
Turn the auxiliary release back to the following symbol:
b
Screw in the retaining screw and seal it (e.g. with locking varnish)
b
Open the movable physical guard and close it again.
✓
The safety locking device operates in normal mode again.
b
Carry out a functional test.
8.2
Actuating the escape release
Approach
1.
Press the red button of the escape release as far as it goes.
✓
The locking function is unlocked.
8.2.1
Moving the escape release back after use
Approach
b
Pull the red button of the escape release back out.
b
Open the movable physical guard and close it again.
✓
The safety locking device operates in normal mode again.
b
Carry out a functional check-out.
8.3
Preventing unintentional closing of the movable physical guard
Overview
For some maintenance work, it is necessary to prevent the movable physical guard
from being closing.
OPERATION
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