Safety
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Safety
These instructions, especially the safety and warning notices and the rules and regulations valid for
the operating site, must be observed by all persons working with the gearbox.
The following, especially, must be strictly adhered to:
Observe the instructions for transport and storage.
Use the gearbox only in accordance with its intended use.
Carry out maintenance and repair work appropriately and professionally in conformity with the
specified intervals.
Always mount, dismantle, and operate the gearbox properly (e.g. even test run only with
secure mounting).
The manufacturer of the higher-level machine shall, in accordance with its risk assessment,
install protective devices and equipment as appropriate to protect the user from the residual
hazards of the gearbox. Only operate the gearbox with intact and active protective devices
and equipment.
Only operate the gearbox with the correct lubricant (type and amount).
Prevent the gearbox from becoming extremely soiled.
Only carry out modifications or reconstructions when these are approved in writing by the
WITTENSTEIN alpha GmbH
.
Personal injuries or material damage, or other claims arising from non-observance of these
minimum requirements, are the sole responsibility of the operator.
In addition to the safety-related information in this manual, also observe any legal and otherwise
applicable rules and regulations, particularly for accident prevention (e.g. personal safety
equipment) and environmental protection.
2.1
EC/EU Directive
2.1.1 Machinery Directive
The gearbox is considered a "machine component" and is therefore not subject to the EC
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
Startup is prohibited within the scope of the EC directive until it has been determined that the
machine in which this gearbox is installed corresponds to the regulations within this directive.
2.1.2 EU directive for devices and protective systems in potentially explosive atmospheres
2.2
Personnel
Only technicians who have read and understood this operating manual may perform work on the
gearbox. Based on their training and experience, technicians must be able to evaluate the tasks
assigned to them, in order to recognize and avoid risks.
An "explosion protection symbol" indicates information and requirements for handling
in potentially explosive atmospheres.
According to Directive 2014/34/EU, the gearbox is considered a device that is
installed together with other devices in a machine. A declaration of conformity for this
gearbox can be found in the appendix (see Chapter 10.7 "Declaration of
Conformity").
Operation is prohibited within the area of validity of the directive until it has been
determined that the machine in which this product is installed corresponds to the
regulations within this directive.
