Hazardous Areas; Safety Precautions - TE Connectivity AT-SC MK II Mode D'emploi

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Hazardous Areas

1. Hazardous Area: Area of interchangeable crimping dies
Person at risk:
Type of Hazard:
2. Hazardous Area: Opened machine
Person at risk:
Type of Hazard:
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Safety Precautions

Please observe the national regulations according to the minimum age of the personnel operating the
pneumatic Parallel Crimp Machine AT-SC MK II. Allowing younger persons access to the machine is
strictly prohibited.
 Every machine operator, who is working with the machine, must read and understand the operating
instruction. During the work on or with the machine, the operator has to follow the guidelines of the
operating instruction.
 The operation instruction must be constantly within reach of the pneumatic Parallel Crimp Machine
AT-SC MK II.
 Do not operate the pneumatic Parallel Crimp Machine AT-SC MK II until you have studied and fully
understood all the instructions described in this operating instruction.
 Operate the pneumatic Parallel Crimp Machine AT-SC MK II in a dry and dust free environment only.
The crimp machine is only allowed to be used when it is in completely functional condition.
 Do not modify the pneumatic Parallel Crimp Machine AT-SC MK II nor use it for any purpose for which
it was not intended.
 The compressed air connection tube must not be longer than 1 m and has to have a coupling
connection.
 The use of a chain hoist or lifting device is recommended for transporting the crimping machine.
 Use the T handle for the transport by hand! Wear suitable safety shoes when transporting the
machine.
 Tubes must not be damaged.
 Wear suitable safety shoes when transporting and installing the machine.
 Position the pneumatic Parallel Crimp Machine AT-SC MK II on a flat surface and assure the stability
of the machine. Ensure that the table or bench is stable enough to support the machine in normal use.
 Assure an appropriate table height. The table height, is dependent on the position of the operator,
(work in sitting or standing position) according to prEN 894-4:2004, Table A.1.
 Assure an appropriate illumination of the working place. (EN 1837:1999 – chapter 4.2: "The general
value of illumination has to be 500 lx [...]").
 Place the tubes on the floor or out of the way so that they do not cause a trip hazard.
 Do not lay the double foot pedal in aisles or walkways.
 Assure free access to the operating elements of the machine, especially the double foot pedal and the
release button. In the case of imminent danger immediately, press the release button. The release
button must be within the direct reach of the operator. It must not be covered.
 Before starting maintenance, disassembly or repair work, the crimp machine must be disconnected
from air supply.
Operator
Hand injuries
Installation engineer
Direct or indirect contact with movable parts of the machine
Hand injuries (cuts from sharp edges)
Hand injuries (risk of crushing)
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