1 General
1.1 About this manual
This manual enables safe handling of the Safety Lock. The manual is an inte-
gral part of the Safety Lock, and must be kept readily available to personnel
close by.
Personnel must have thoroughly read and understood this manual before
starting any work procedures. Compliance with the safety notices and other
instructions set out in this manual is essential to safe working. National acci-
dent prevention regulations and occupational health and safety requirements
apply in addition to the instructions set out in this manual.
Illustrations in this manual are intended to provide a basic understanding, and
may differ from the actual implementation.
1.2 Associated documents
You have received the following documents together with this manual:
• technical data sheet (see annex)
• EC Declaration of Conformity
• for standard designs (for special designs where appropriate): adjustment
instructions for proximity switch holders
• a dimensional drawing, where appropriate
• for modified standard designs: supplementary information
• for included proximity switches: proximity switch data sheet
Be sure to comply with the instructions and notices contained in those docu-
ments.
1.3 Explanation of symbols
Safety notices in this manual are flagged by symbols. Safety notices start with
a signal word indicating the severity of the hazard.
Symbol
Signal word
Meaning
DANGER!
Indicates an immediate danger which will result
in death or serious injury if not avoided.
WARNING!
Indicates a potential danger which may result in
death or serious injury if not avoided.
CAUTION!
Indicates a potential danger which may result in
moderate or slight injury if not avoided.
NOTICE!
Indicates a potential danger which may result in
damage to assets or harm to the environment if
not avoided.
Operating Manual
Safety Locks series KRGP
Pneumatic / compressive load
Original instructions BA-S12-en-1-15
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