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2.0 Safety
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In addition, the owner or processors must ensure that the
device is in adequate working condition. They must do the
following:
• Ensure that the maintenance intervals described in these
instructions are complied with.
• Have all safety devices inspected regularly for function and
completeness.
2.3 Personnel requirements
WARNING
Danger of injury if personnel are insufficiently qualified
If unqualified personnel install, operate, or maintain the device or
are in the appliance’s danger zone, hazards may arise which can
cause serious injury and substantial damage to property.
This manual species the personnel qualications re-
quired for the dierent areas of work, listed below:
Operator
Theoperatorispartofthestaoftheoperatingcompany
and has been trained by the operating company. The opera-
tor is familiar with the regulations that apply at the operating
site of the machine and has been informed about the haz-
ards imposed by the entire system.
Theoperatoralsohasbeenveriablytrainedbytheoperating
company and based on this training he/she is able to safely
• operate the equipment,
• eliminatespecicdisruptions,
• carryoutspecicmaintenancework.
Qualied electrician
Based on his technical training, knowledge, experience and
knowledge of the applicable standards and regulations, the
Qualiedelectricianisabletoperformworkonelectrical
systems and recognise and avoid potential hazards himself.
Thequaliedelectricianisspeciallytrainedfortheareaof
responsibility he is involved with and knows the relevant
standards and regulations.
Thequaliedelectricianmustcomplywiththerequirements
of the applicable legal regulations for accident prevention.
Qualied personnel
Qualiedpersonnelisabletocarryoutassignedworkandto
recognize and prevent possible dangers self-reliantly due to
its professional training, knowledge and experience as well
as profound knowledge of applicable regulations.
User
The user uses and operates the pillar for its intended pur-
pose without other prior knowledge.
The workforce must only consist of persons who can be ex-
pected to carry out their work reliably. Persons with impaired
reactions due to, for example, the consumption of drugs, al-
cohol, or medication are prohibited.
2.4 Specic dangers
Thefollowingsectionspeciesresidualriskswhichmayre-
sult from using the pillar and have been established by
means of a risk assessment.
WARNING
Safety considerations
• If operated with a non Ewellix control unit the secondary circuit of
the controller must secure a double isolation (2 MOPP) from main
supply including a PE (earth ground)
• If external fuses are needed in medical applications they must core-
spondtoIEC60127withacurrentswitchocapabilityof1500A
• The risk of a delay between stopping signal and physical stop of
the product must be considered before usage
• The product does not contain means to release person.
• The product is intended to operated only in "touch mode".
In case of any defect the pillar has no further lifting function. If
this can cause a risk in the application, additional means must be
considered.
Electric current
WARNING
Danger to life caused by electric current!
Touching conductive parts causes a direct danger to life. In
addition, damage to insulations or individual components can
cause danger to life.
Therefore:
• Intheeventofdamagetoinsulation,switchothepowersupply
immediately and have the defective parts repaired.
• Work on the electric system must be carried out only by skilled
electricians.
• De-energize the machine for all work on the electrical system.
• Beforemaintenance,cleaningorrepairwork,switchothepower
supply and secure it against being switched on againwhile it is
being worked on.
• Donotbridgefuses,ormakethemineective.Whenchanging
fuses, make sure you use the correct amperage.
Keep moisture away from conductive parts. This can cause short
circuit.
Moving parts
WARNING
Risk of injury from moving parts
Moving parts may cause serious injuries.
Therefore:
Do not reach into moving parts or touch moving parts during
operation.
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