Teknic CLEARPATH-EC - Safety Warnings; Personal Safety Warnings; Machine, Shock, and Fire Safety Compliance Warnings

C LEAR P ATH -EC U SER M ANUAL REV 1.11 6
S AFETY W ARNINGS
IMPORTANT: Please read this safety information before attempting to
install, apply power to, or operate a ClearPath motor. Failure to
understand and follow the safety information presented in this document
could result in property damage, bodily injury or death.
P ERSONAL S AFETY W ARNINGS
x Read and follow all safety information and warnings.
x Do not wear loose clothing or unconfined long hair when using
ClearPath motors. Remove ties, rings, watches and other jewelry
before operating an unguarded motor.
x Do not operate a ClearPath motor if your alertness, cognitive
function, or motor skills are impaired.
x Always handle, and carry a ClearPath motor by the housing (don’t
carry it by the shaft or hanging from its cables).
x Be aware that in certain modes of operation ClearPath is designed
to spin as soon as DC Bus Motor Power is applied.
x Install and test all emergency stop devices and controls before
using ClearPath.
x Before applying DC power, secure the ClearPath motor to a sturdy
work surface and install a finger-safe guard or barrier between the
user and the motor shaft.
x Provide appropriate space around the ClearPath motor for
ventilation and cable clearances.
x Do not allow cables or other loose items to drape over, or rest near
the ClearPath motor shaft.
x Never place fingers, hands, or other body parts on or near a
powered ClearPath motor.
x Thoroughly test all ClearPath applications at low speed to ensure
the motor, controls, and safety equipment operate as expected.
M ACHINE , S HOCK , AND F IRE S AFETY C OMPLIANCE W ARNINGS
x Do not open device enclosure. There are no user serviceable
parts inside this product.
x Follow all instructions and use the product only as directed.
x Safety of any system incorporating this equipment is the
responsibility of the system designers and builders.
x The machine designers need to recognize and incorporate
required warning symbols, guards and shields for ClearPath
motors that are used in applications that can result in the
external accessible parts of their machine exceeding a
temperature of 65 Celsius. This is required as a method to
reduce burns. A tool shall be required to remove any guards
and/or shields.
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