Safety Notes
VTK-TR-BA-072e-1 - User Manual MDS 358X Series
2 Safety Notes
This chapter summarizes the general safety aspects of the system. Further points to observe are
emphasized in the corresponding subchapters.
2.1 Obligations and Liability
In order to protect the health of personnel and to avoid unnecessary damage, all of the
recommendations of the manufacturer concerning safety must be explained to every member of
the team taking part in installation, operation or maintenance of the system.
VERMES Microdispensing does not accept any liability for material damages or personal injury
originating from inappropriate use, violation of safety prescriptions, or any procedure
inconsistent with the instructions of this manual. The general rules for prevention of accidents as
well as local environmental regulations must be in place and thoroughly followed by the
personnel.
2.1.1 Obligations of the Customer
In view of a trouble-free operation of the microdispensing system, the customer has to select his
personnel carefully:
• Unauthorized use must be prevented. Persons ignoring the fundamental requirements of
industrial safety, environmental protection and prevention of accidents are not allowed to
work with the system.
• New operators must correspondingly be instructed and trained, so that they can understand
and put into practice the instructions of this manual. For certain measures, a particular
qualification may be required.
• The manual must remain accessible at any time.
2.1.2 Obligations of the Operator
All persons in charge of the system must:
• Continuously respect the general rules for prevention of accidents.
• Be aware of the safety notes of this manual. This is necessary also for operators trained by the
manufacturer or experienced in work with similar systems.
• Consult the manufacturer in any case of doubt. Applications beyond the scope of the
specification and improvised repair work must be avoided.
2.2 Residual Risks
The microdispensing system has been developed and designed with the common requirements
of safety in mind, and corresponds to the current state of technology. In the delivered layout, it
complies with the following regulations and directives:
• 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility
• 2011/65/EU Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (RoHS 2013-01-03)
• DIN EN 61010-1 (VDE 0411) Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
Control and Laboratory
• DIN EN ISO 12100-1 and DIN EN ISO 12100-2 Safety of the Machinery, Fundamental Terms
• DIN EN 60204-1 (VDE 0113) Safety of the Machinery, Electric Installations of Machinery, Part 1
General Requirements
• DIN EN 982 Safety Requirements for Fluid Power Systems and their Components – Hydraulics