Safety Warning; Proper Use; Operator's Obligations; Basic Safety Instructions - ABNOX AXSP-S Instructions De Service

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Safety Warning

Read this Operating Manual through carefully in
order to familiarise yourself with the safe and efficient
operation of this product. Keep this handbook for
reference purposes. This Operating Manual contains
important instructions and directives for the safe and
proper operation of the product. It should also help
operating and maintenance personnel to minimise
dangers, repair costs and down times and increase
the reliability and operational life of the product. For
that reason it is important to assure at all times
access to this document to everyone who is
assigned with the supervision of this product.

Proper Use

The product may only be used in the operational
conditions for which it is designed. Any use that goes
beyond this is deemed improper. The manufacturer
is not liable for any damages resulting from improper
use. Also included in proper use are:
• Observing and following all instructions and
warnings in this Operating Manual.
• Completion of inspection and maintenance work as
scheduled.

Operator's Obligations

The party responsible for the safety of the product
must make sure that:
• only qualified personnel are assigned to work with
the product,
• these persons have the Operating Manual ready
to hand during all of their work and are required to
follow it consistently,
• the rules and regulations for the prevention of
accidents that apply at the site of use are followed
and that the scheduled service and maintenance is
completed on time.

Basic Safety Instructions

For the safe handling and smooth operation of this
product, you must heed the following:
• The product may not be used for purposes for
which it was not designed.
• No modifications may be made to the product.
• Safe operational condition must be assured at all
times. On request, we will hold a training session
for the device in order to provide your personnel
with the knowledge they need.
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• Disconnect every energy supply when you are
performing maintenance on the product.
• All lines, hoses and screw connections need to be
checked for tightness regularly and for externally
visible damage. Any damage must be immediately
repaired by technicians and if needed replaced with
original parts.
• Safety equipment may only be removed after the
product has been completely shut down and
secured accident re-start.
• Prior to every operational start-up of the product,
all safety equipment must be properly replaced and
functional.
• The operator must provide the required personal
protective gear.
• Safety equipment and safety gear must be
inspected regularly.

Safety- and Danger Symbols

WARNING:
DANGEROUS LOCATION
Warnings are information about
dangers that can lead to bodily
injuries and/or property damage.
INSTRUCTION
The instruction symbols give you
valuable information and tips on
operation.
RISK OF CRUSHING
Warning against risk of crushing
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD
Protect the environment by properly
disposing of the various materials or
assuring they are properly transpor-
ted to disposal.
Safety Instructions for the Use
of the Product
All parts and assembly groups have been developed
and constructed in accord with the recognised rules
of safety engineering. However, if it is handled or
operated improperly, this can result in dangers to the
user or third parties or hazards to the product or to
their property.
The product must only be used:
• For its intended purposes.
• In a proper condition in terms of its safety enginee-
ring features.

Particular Types of Dangers

Electrical Energy
ELECTRICAL VOLTAGE
Warning about electrical hazards
that can lead to bodily injury and/or
property damage.
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Energy
HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATIC
SYSTEMS
Warning about hydraulic and
pneumatic hazards that can lead
to bodily injury and/or property
damage.
Hazards from hydraulic and pneumatic energy
The product works, depending on configuration, with
high hydraulic and pneumatic pressure (see technical
information). System sections such as pressure lines,
valves or consumers that must be opened must first
be depressurised before the start of repairs. There
may be no residual pressure.
Hazards from lubricants
The safety instructions form the lubricant manufac-
turer must be heeded and its instructions strictly follo-
wed. The manufacturer of this product rejects any
liability for incidents that result from failure to follow
the rules, instructions and recommendations of the
lubricant manufacturer.
Maintenance, Service and
Troubleshooting
• Prescribed calibration and maintenance work
following the maintenance schedule must be
completed in a timely fashion.
• Inform the operating personnel prior to any
calibration or maintenance work.
• Turn off the main switch (if there is one).
• Disconnect the energy supply from the main net-
work and secure against unintentional reactivation.
• Pneumatic and/ or hydraulic systems must be
de-pressurised.
• Check all screw connections and armatures for
proper fit.
• Once all work is completed check all safety
equipment and operational functions.
CAUTION
Any and all work on the product
may only be carried out when it is
idle.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
The various materials/liquids are to
be handled properly and separately
disposed of in compliance with the
applicable national regulations.

Warranty and Liability

Warranty and liability claims are excluded in cases of
personal injury and property damage if they derive
from one or more of the following causes:
• Improper use of the product.
• Work completed by unqualified persons.
• Improper transportation, storage, assembly,
operational start-up, operation and maintenance of
the product.
• Failure to heed the instructions in the Operating
Manual regarding safety, transport, storage, assem-
bly, operation, operational start-up, maintenance
and equipping the product.
• Operating the product if safety equipment is
defective or not properly installed or if the safety
and protective equipment is not functional.
• Structural modifications to the product.
• Changing the pressure ratios in the pressure safety
and operating at pressures higher than those for
which the product is designed.
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