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AFETY
W
ARNINGS
IMPORTANT:
Read this manual before attempting to install, apply
power to, or operate a ClearPath motor. Failure to understand and follow
the safety information presented in this document could result in property
damage, bodily injury or death.
P
ERSONAL
S
AFETY
W
ARNINGS
•
Do not wear loose clothing or unconfined long hair when using
ClearPath motors. Remove ties, rings, watches and other jewelry
before operating an unguarded motor.
•
Do not operate a ClearPath motor if your alertness, cognitive
function, or motor skills are impaired.
•
Always handle, and carry a ClearPath motor by the housing (don’t
carry it by the shaft or cables).
•
Be aware that in certain modes of operation ClearPath is designed
to spin as soon as DC bus power is applied.
•
Always understand how to use a mode of operation and its
associated controls before attempting to operate a ClearPath
motor.
•
Install and test all emergency stop devices and controls before
using ClearPath.
•
Before applying DC power, secure the ClearPath motor to a stable,
solid work surface and install a finger-safe guard or barrier
between the user and the motor shaft.
•
Provide appropriate space around the ClearPath motor for
ventilation and cable clearances.
•
Do not allow cables or other loose items to drape over, or rest near
the ClearPath motor shaft.
•
Never place fingers, hands, or other body parts on or near a
powered ClearPath motor.
•
Thoroughly test all ClearPath applications at low speed to ensure
the motor, controls, and safety equipment operate as expected.
CE
C
OMPLIANCE
W
ARNINGS
•
Do not open device enclosure. There are no user serviceable
parts inside this product.
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Follow all instructions and use the product only as directed.
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Safety of any system incorporating this equipment is the
responsibility of the system designers and builders.
•
The machine designers need to recognize and incorporate
required warning symbols, guards and shields for ClearPath
motors that are used in applications that can result in the