14 192-550004N2 ETH ATEX November 2013
Operating personnel
The following jobs must only be performed by appropriately trained and authorized
personnel:
Installation and set-up tasks on the linear actuator
Attaching safety limit switches (initiators)
Connecting the drive and testing the motion direction
Instructions for Special Hazards
The linear module must be fixed or supported in accordance with the indications in
this manual.
The operator must ensure that operation of the linear module does not cause any
danger.
If the linear module moves in hazardous areas, these areas must be safeguarded
with safety transmitter switches.
1.8.4. Safety Instructions for the Company Using the System
Supervisors must also become familiar with the entire chapter entitled "Safety" and
handling required on the linear actuator.
Supervisors must ensure that installation and operating personnel have read and
understand the chapter entitled "Safety" and the description of how to work with the
machine, and that they observe the instructions.
The manual must be available close to the linear module during the performance of
all tasks.
It is impermissible to operate the liner module if it is not in perfectly functional
condition.
Depending on the application, the operating company must provide for a suitable
separating safety fence. Access to the motion range during operation must be
prevented.
The user must make sure that the work area is protected by appropriate safety
devices.
1.8.5. Safety Instructions for Operating Personnel
Any work step that has a negative effect on the operating safety of the linear motor
module must be omitted.
Operating and supervisory personnel are required to check the linear actuator or
machine at least once per shift for externally visible damage or defects. Changes
that have occurred (including the operating behavior) that could have a negative
effect on the operating safety must be reported immediately.
Components and accessories are designed especially for this product. When
purchasing spare and wearing parts, use only original Parker parts. We note here
explicitly that we are unable to check or release spare parts or accessories that
were not provided by us. Installing and/or using such products may cause negative
changes in the required design properties in some circumstances, which in turn
could negatively effect the active and/or passive operating safety of the product.
The manufacturer is unable to accept any liability for damage caused by using
non-original parts and accessories.
Safety and protection devices are strictly NOT to be removed or bypassed or set
out of order.
Applicable requirements and national accident prevention regulations must always
be observed when installing and operating our linear motor module.
1.8.6. ATEX specific safety instructions
If the operating instructions and the technical specifications are not respected, the
declaration of conformity expires in accordance to the ATEX directive 94/9/EG.
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