Safety
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Safety
These instructions, especially the safety instructions and the rules and regulations valid for the
operating site, must be observed by all persons working with the gearhead.
In addition to the safety specifications mentioned in this operating manual, the general and also the
local regulations on the prevention of accidents (for instance, personal safety equipment) and on
environmental protection should be observed.
2.1
EC – Machinery directive
The gearhead is considered a "machine component" and is therefore not subject to the EC
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
Operation is prohibited within the area of validity of the EC directive until it has been determined
that the machine in which this gearhead is installed corresponds to the regulations within this
directive.
2.2
Dangers
The gearhead has been constructed according to current technological standards and accepted
safety regulations.
To avoid danger to the operator or damage to the machine, the gearhead may be put to use only
for its intended usage (see chapter 2.4 "Intended use") and in a technically flawless and safe state.
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Be informed of the general safety instructions before beginning work. (see Chapter 2.7
"General safety instructions").
2.3
Personnel
Only persons who have read and understood these instructions may carry out work on the
gearhead.
2.4
Intended use
The gearhead serves to convert torques and speeds. It is built for industrial applications that do not
fall under article 2 of the directive 2002/95/EU (usage restriction of certain dangerous materials on
electro and electronic equipment).
The gearhead is specified for installment on motors that:
- correspond to the design B5 (for any divergences, please consult our Customer Service
Department [technical customer service])
- show a radial and axial runout tolerance of at least “N” according to DIN 42955 and
- have a smooth shaft
2.5
Reasonably predictable misuse
Any usage that exceeds the maximum permitted speeds, torques and temperature is considered a
misuse and is therefore prohibited.
2.6
Guarantee and liability
Guarantee and liability claims are excluded for personal injury and material damage in case of
- Ignoring the information on transport and storage
- Improper use (misuse)
- Improper or neglected maintenance and repair
- Improper assembly / disassembly or improper operation
- Operation of the gearhead when safety devices and equipment are defective
- Operation of the gearhead without lubricant
- Operation of a heavily soiled gearhead
- Modifications or reconstructions that have been carried out without the approval of
WITTENSTEIN alpha GmbH
