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Operating Instructions: Single Action Escape Release Head & Handle 

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Service and Inspection

Regular inspection of the following is necessary to ensure trouble-free, lasting operation:

•  Correct operating function

•  Secure mounting of components

•  Debris and wear

•  WD40 lubricant or equivalent, should be applied to each mechanical element every 10,000 operations, or sooner, to ensure 

smooth product operation and function. There are no user serviceable parts in this product. If damage or wear is found with 

an assembly, please contact your local Fortress Channel Partner. The complete interlock must be replaced after 1 million 

switching operations.

Disposal

This interlock does not contain any certified hazardous materials so should be disposed of as industrial waste.

Liability Coverage is Voided Under the Following Conditions:

•  If these instructions are not followed.

•  Non-compliance with safety regulations.

•  Installation and electrical connection not performed by authorised personnel.

•  Non-implementation of functional checks.

Protection Against Environmental Influences

A lasting and correct safety function requires that the device be protected against the ingress of foreign bodies such as swarf, 

sand, blasting shot, etc. The device is to be mounted away from the machine, or by the use of anti-vibration mountings, in 

order to avoid the effects of vibration, shock and bump.

Use in Dusty Environments: Careful product selection is required, which is best performed under the guidance of a Fortress 

Representative, in order to assess the dust type and product style required.

Use in Corrosive Environments: Careful product selection is required, which is best performed under the guidance of a 

Fortress Representative.

The manufacturer reserves the right to modify the design at any time and without notice.
This guide should be retained for future reference.

Fortress Interlocks Ltd

, 2 Inverclyde Drive, Wolverhampton, WV4 6FB, United Kingdom, Tel: +441902349000, Web: www.fortressinterlocks.com   

September 2020 - v1.0

Summary of Contents for Fortress amGardpro

Page 1: ...dle Escape Release Handle EI2 Left Escape Release Handle EI4 Right Escape Release Handle Allowing Closing of Door From Inside EJ2 Left Escape Release Handle Allowing Closing of Door From Inside EJ4 Ri...

Page 2: ...4 Prevents insertion of actuator when locked out amGardpro Escape Release Handle Safety Functions Part No Safety Function 1 Provides link from interlock to door EI EJ Safety Function 2 Internal handle...

Page 3: ...E DATE 25 02 2020 ISSUE 0 AMGARD PRO I7 A7 ESCAPE RELEASE HEAD DIMENSIONS DWG NO SD 00018 DROPDOWN LOCKOUT OPEN DROPDOWN LOCKOUT CLOSED I7 ALL IN ONE ESCAPE RELEASE HEAD WITH PADLOCKABLE DROPDOWN LOCK...

Page 4: ...GARD PRO ESCAPE RELEASE HEAD AND HANDLE DWG NO SD 00018 RELATIVE MOUNTING DIMENSIONS BETWEEN I6 I7 A6 A7 ESCAPE RELEASE HEAD AND EI EJ ESCAPE RELEASE HANDLE Operating Instructions Single Action Escape...

Page 5: ...5 1 1 Scale of Mounting Hole Positions...

Page 6: ...either by vibration or by personnel using standard tools 7 Ensure each of the three M8 head fixings are used to guarantee correct operation and maximum head retention force 8 The installation and ope...

Page 7: ...plate guard in the appropriate location Cut 3 x M6 threads into plate guard using the panel cutout dimensions given below in Figure 9 Insert red escape release handle through 50mm hole and secure hand...

Page 8: ...A7 type Head The A6 and A7 type heads require no additional resetting procedure after an escape release operation Closing the guarding door and re inserting the tongue into the head using the exterior...

Page 9: ...ns Installation and electrical connection not performed by authorised personnel Non implementation of functional checks Protection Against Environmental Influences A lasting and correct safety functio...

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