Assembly and Operating Manual
Pneumatic Swivel Head type SRH
5
Date printed 30.09.11
1.4
Safety notes
There are potential risks associated with the unit, for example if:
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the unit is improperly used, installed or serviced.
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the unit is used other than for the intended purpose.
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the EC Machine Directive, the accident prevention regulations, the VDE
guidelines or the safety and installation instructions are not observed.
All personnel who are responsible for installation, commissioning and servicing must
have read and understood the entire operating manual, in particular the chapter on
»Safety«. It is recommended to have this confirmed in writing.
Installation and dismantling, mounting of the proximity switches, connections and
commissioning may be carried out only by authorized personnel.
Work procedures that impair the correct functioning and operational safety of the
product are prohibited.
Do not move any parts by hand when the unit is connected to the power supply.
Do not reach into the open mechanical parts and the area of motion of the rotary unit.
The power supply cables must be removed for assembly, modification, maintenance
and adjustment of the unit.
Carry out all maintenance, modifications or attachments outside of the danger zone.
During installation, connection, adjusting, commissioning and testing, measures must
be taken to prevent the risk of inadvertent activation of the unit by the fitter or other
persons.
Protective covers must be provided for the use of all handling modules in accordance
with EC Machine Directive, Section 1.4.
There is a danger due to falling or ejected objects. Preventive measures must be
taken to prevent the falling or ejection of potentially dangerous objects (machined
workpieces, tools, chips, debris, waste, etc.).
Additional bore holes, threads or attachments not offered by SCHUNK as accessories
may be mounted only after obtaining the approval of SCHUNK.
Rotary units with internal springs can have parts that are under spring tension.
Therefore, special care is necessary when dismantling such a unit.
In the event of emergency shut-down the rotary unit can still move due to a drop in
pressure. If such movement is not desired, the position of the unit in the event of
emergency shut-down can be secured in any end position with the use of SCHUNK
SDV-P valves.
In addition, the applicable safety regulations and accident prevention regulations must
be observed.
