SIWAREX WL200 
Operating Instructions, 07/2016, A5E02199611B-03 
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1  Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 7 
1.1  Purpose of this documentation ................................................................................................. 7 
1.2  History ....................................................................................................................................... 7 
1.3  Checking the consignment ....................................................................................................... 8 
1.4  Transportation and storage ....................................................................................................... 8 
1.5  Notes on warranty ..................................................................................................................... 8 
2  Safety instructions ................................................................................................................................... 9 
2.1  Prerequisites for safe use ......................................................................................................... 9 
2.1.1  Laws and directives .................................................................................................................. 9 
2.1.2  Conformity with European directives ........................................................................................ 9 
2.2  Improper device modifications ................................................................................................ 10 
2.3  Requirements for special applications .................................................................................... 10 
2.4  Use in hazardous areas .......................................................................................................... 10 
3  Description ............................................................................................................................................ 13 
3.1  Range of application ............................................................................................................... 13 
3.2  Design and principle of operation ........................................................................................... 13 
3.3  Nameplate layout .................................................................................................................... 15 
4  Installing ............................................................................................................................................... 17 
4.1  Basic safety instructions ......................................................................................................... 17 
4.2  Procedure for mounting the device ......................................................................................... 18 
4.3  Dismantling ............................................................................................................................. 19 
5  Connecting ........................................................................................................................................... 21 
5.1  Basic safety instructions ......................................................................................................... 21 
5.2  Connecting principle ............................................................................................................... 22 
5.3  Connecting up ......................................................................................................................... 24 
6  Commissioning ..................................................................................................................................... 27 
6.1  Basic safety instructions ......................................................................................................... 27 
6.2  Application planning ................................................................................................................ 27 
6.2.1  Planning .................................................................................................................................. 27 
6.2.2  Transverse forces and overload protection ............................................................................ 29 
6.2.3  Lengthening and shortening the connecting cable ................................................................. 31 
6.3  Adjustment and initial commissioning ..................................................................................... 33 
6.3.1  Height compensation .............................................................................................................. 33