Amberg Technologies GRP System FX - Limits of Use; Prohibited Modification; Danger Working Within the Track Neighbourhood; Danger from the Distance Measurement Lasers

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Safety Directions User manual

3.1.3 Limits of use

Environment: Suitable for use in an atmosphere appropriate for permanent human habitation:

not suitable for use in aggressive or explosive environments.

Local authorities and safety experts must be contacted before working in explosive

areas, close proximity to electrical installations or any similar hazardous situations.

3.1.4 Prohibited modification

All changes, modifications or conversions of the product are prohibited in order to fully comply

with the law. Changes could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

3.1.5 Danger working within the track neighbourhood

It is essential to consider the necessary safety regulations of the railway company and

take all appropriate measures.

Dangerous situations can arise through work around the tracks, for example:

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Trains on the occupied track or a neighbouring track.

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Cargo from passing trains.

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Items thrown up by passing trains.

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Electric currents flowing through the railway track, catenaries or other lines.

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Steeply sloping embankments or unstable bridges.

The above is not a complete list of dangers.

The GRP System FX should only be used by staff who are authorised by the responsible person

of the railway company and all safety precautions must be observed.

The manufacturer/supplier does not take any responsibility for the safe operation of the

equipment.

3.1.6 Danger from the distance measurement lasers

If you operate the GRP System FX with the Profiler FX (configuration GRP 3000) or the

high-speed laser scanner (configuration GRP/IMS 5000), you are obligated to consider

the appropriate warning references.

Carefully read the appropriate safety regulations in the respective manuals.

3.1.7 Other dangers

Attention: The GRP System FX contains parts and devices which are operated by the user.

With intended use, the following references must be considered:

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When assembling the system, avoid placing any part of the body (e.g. fingers) between the

sections to be screwed together.

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The gauge wheel has a pressure of approx. 15kg laterally against the rail. Be careful

when releasing the gauge wheel. Ensure the gauge wheel is disengaged before lifting the

instrument off the rail.