Bosch rexroth BS 1 Series - Personnel qualifications; General safety instructions; Product-specific safety instructions

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Bosch Rexroth AG, MIT: BS 1/…, 3 842 563 815/2021-11
2.4 Personnel qualifications
The activities described in this document require basic knowledge of mechanical,
electrical and pneumatic systems, as well as familiarity with the corresponding
technical terms. Additional knowledge regarding the use of lifting gear and
corresponding slings is required for transporting and handling the product. To
ensure safe use, these activities should therefore only be performed by qualified
personnel or by an instructed person acting under the direction of such aperson.
"Qualified personnel" refers to those who can recognize potential hazards and
take appropriate safety measures based on their technical training, knowledge,
experience, and understanding of the relevant regulations pertaining to the work
being performed. Qualified personnel must comply with the relevant technical
regulations and have the necessary expertise.
BoschRexroth offers training support for specialized fields.
Youcanfindanoverview of the training content online at:
https://www.boschrexroth.com/de/de/academy
2.5 General safety instructions
• As owner, please note the following: Before commissioning the product for the
first time, carry out a risk assessment according to the Occupational Health and
Safety Act (DE).
• As distributing company/manufacturer of the machine, observe the following:
Before the initial commissioning of aconveyor system, conduct arisk assessment
in accordance with DINENISO12100.
• Observe the applicable accident prevention and environmental protection
regulations.
• Observe the safety rules and regulations of the country in which the product is
being used.
• Only use Rexroth products that are in proper working order.
• Heed all the notices on the product.
• Persons who assemble, operate, disassemble or maintain Rexroth products
should not be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication that may affect
their ability to respond.
• Use only original accessories and spare parts from Rexroth in order to prevent
hazards to people due to unsuitable spare parts.
• Observe the technical data and ambient conditions specified in the product
documentation.
• Only start up the product if it has been determined that the end product
(forexample, amachine or system) into which the Rexroth products have been
installed complies with national provisions, safety regulations and application
standards.
2.5.1 Product-specific safety instructions
• Do not attempt to modify the product.
• Do not expose the product to any mechanical loads under any circumstances.
Never use the product as ahandhold or step. Do not place any objects on the
product.
• Always secure the product against tipping over.
• Observe the transport instructions on the packaging.
• Inspect the product for obvious transport damage.
• Route the cables and lines adequately protected to prevent mechanical damage
and ensure that no one can trip over them.
• Make sure the system component you are working on is depressurized and
de-energized before assembling the product or inserting or removing plugs.
• Ensure that the system component cannot be switched back on.
General
During transport
During assembly