Stieber Clutch
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Assembly and maintenance manual
Overrunning mode of a one-way clutch:
The one-way clutch disengages automatically the force-locked connection between the
machine shaft and the torque bracing to the machine element, when the machine shaft runs
in freewheeling direction. The contact-free operation will be ensured, when the machine shaft
is rotating above a defined speed. From this speed up the wear-free operation of all function-
relevant components is guaranteed.
2.2
Responsibility of the operator
The operator of the machine, in which the one-way clutch is installed, is subject to the legal
obligations concerning occupational safety.
The valid provisions for the site of operation as well as the safety and accident prevention
regulations of the trade associations are to be observed. This, in particular, means that the
operator:
is aware of the valid occupational safety provisions.
implements the necessary behavioral requirements for operation of the machine, in
which the one-way clutch is installed, at the site of operation.
clearly defines responsibilities for installation, operation, maintenance and cleaning
of the machine in which the one-way clutch is installed.
ensures that all staff members, who work at or with the machine in which the one-
way clutch is installed, are employed and have read and understood the operating
manual. Moreover, he must, at regular intervals, provide training for personnel on
how to handle the machine, in which the one-way clutch is installed, and inform
them of the potential dangers. In addition, the operator is responsible for ensuring
that the machine in which the one-way clutch is installed:
o
is always in perfect technical condition.
o
is maintained in accordance with the specified maintenance intervals.
o
has all its safety equipment checked regularly for completeness and
functionality.
2.3
Assembly and maintenance personnel
WARNING
Risk of injury for insufficiently qualified personnel!
Improper handling can cause significant personal injury and proper-
ty damage. Therefore:
Only ever have tasks performed by those persons to whom the
tasks have been assigned.
Qualified personnel are those persons who, owing to their training, experience and
instruction as well as their knowledge of relevant standards, provisions, accident prevention
regulations and operating conditions, have been authorized by the person responsible for the
safety of the plant to perform the requisite tasks and are able to recognize and avoid
potential dangers in doing so. Knowledge of first-aid measures and on-site emergency
equipment must also be included.
