Slew Drives
Safety
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Moreover the customer is responsible for ensuring that the
component is always in faultless technical condition; consequently
the following applies:
The customer must ensure that the maintenance intervals
described in this operating manual are observed.
The customer must have all safety devices inspected regularly
for function and for completeness.
The seals in the slew drive are subject to a certain amount of
wear. From time to time it is necessary to check the seals for
trouble-free seat and function. However depending on system
runtime it may also be necessary to replace the seals. Thus the
system manufacturer must ensure that sufficient space and
accessibility for inspecting and replacing the seals are available on
the total circumference of the slew drive.
3.4
Personnel requirements
Unauthorized person
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
Unauthorized persons should not enter the work
area! Unauthorized persons may cause dangerous
situations.
Specialized personnel
Specialized personnel are personnel who thanks to their specialized
training, skills, and experience, as well as knowledge of the
applicable regulations are capable of executing the tasks assigned
to them and of recognizing possible hazards on their own.
Qualified electrician
...is a person who thanks to his specialized training, skills, and
experience, as well as knowledge of the applicable regulations is
capable of executing work on electrical equipment and of
recognizing possible hazards on his own. The qualified electrician is
especially trained for the work environment in which he is active
and knows all relevant standards and regulations.
In Germany the qualified electrician must meet the requirements
set forth in the accident prevention guideline BGV A3 (e.g. master
electrical contractor). Similar regulations apply in other countries.
3.5
Personal protective equipment
Wearing personal protective equipment is required to minimize the
health hazards when working with the device.
Always wear the protective equipment necessary for the
respective task when working with the device.
Follow the instructions that have been posted in the work area.
Always wear
For all tasks always wear:
Protective work clothing
is tight-fitting work clothing with low resistance to tearing, with
tight sleeves, and without projecting parts. It is primarily used as a
protection against entanglement by moving machine parts.
Do not wear rings, chains, or other jewelry.
