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Vers. 005 Feb 2020
Safety instructions
The instructions and especially the safety information must be read carefully prior
to assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance.
All plants and components must be installed in accordance with the applicable
accident prevention regulations.
The machine must be shielded correctly in relation to the current Machine
Directive, and as such make it impossible to get in touch with moving parts. The
shielding may only be removed by using tools. These must be fitted before the
machine is put into operation.
The motor must be properly protected with overload protection equipment, and
the chain conveyor must be properly fitted with a suitable potential equalization.
For any repair or maintenance, disconnect the power source from the drive
motor.
Intermediate outlet may start automatically. Beware of fingers and limbs. The
intermediate outlet must be connected to lockable main circuit breaker.
When the chain conveyor is running you should not be able to put your hand or
fingers into the drive device or elsewhere.
There must always be shielding over pit down to the inlet, and here there is a
requirement for an applicable mesh size of up to 120mm, with a safety distance
of minimum med 850mm. This must be observed in relation to DS/EN ISO 13857.
Shields such as guard for belt and shields for inlet for prevention or elimination of
risks must be maintained on a regular basis.
The machine must be installed in a way that provides good ergonomic
conditions for service of the machine.
The safety equipment that has been removed during repair, cleaning and
maintenance work must re-established before the plant is put back into
operation.
All screws, bolts and attachments must be properly tightened.
If the machine is stuck / is clogging, the transmission might be overheated.
The chain conveyor must only be put into operation, when it is assured that it is
not defective. The operator is obliged to only operating the installation when it is
in perfect condition.
SØBY is not liable for damages arising from abuse or technical alterations of the
installation and breach of the instructions given in this user guide.
If the chain conveyor is placed in areas classified as potentially explosive,
specially approved motor and gearbox must be used for the zone in question. If
you have any questions, please contact SØBY for further information. It must be
ensured that the ambient temperature in the area, where the equipment is
installed, remains within the permitted limit values of the equipment -20° ≤ TA ≤
40°. Therefore, when installing the unit, it is necessary to consider any external
