J.M. Voith SE & Co. KG/VTA | Instruction Manual
Basic Safety Information
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-performance universal joint shaft
Instruction manual (Translation)
G853 en 07/2013, Version1
2 Basic Safety Information
Please heed the following safety information before engaging
in any activities.
2.1 Product safety
The universal joint shaft has been developed and built according to
t
he state of technology as well as the applicable safety regulations
at the time it was put on the market.
Nevertheless, its use can result in danger to life and limb of the
user or damage to the universal joint shaft itself and other property.
Only install the universal joint shaft if it is in proper condition
and only for the designated use, in a safety-conscious
manner that complies with the instruction manual.
Immediately correct (or have corrected) any defects that
adversely affect safety.
2.2 Proper use
Universal joint shafts transmit torques between defined drive and
machine components. Therefore, the universal joint shaft is
intended for installation in the specific machine/system for which it
was selected.
Any other use, especially installation in other machines, is not
proper and forbidden.
Voith universal joint shafts are not approved for use in the food
industry.
In liquid media, universal joint shafts may only be used with written
permission of the manufacturer.
The universal joint shaft type we make and size can only be
regarded as recommendations.
Any improper use or activities on the universal joint shafts not
described in this instruction manual are impermissible misuse
outside of the legal liability limits of the manufacturer.
Heed the following measures to avoid misuse:
O
nly operate the universal joint shaft within the specified
speed and torque range.
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