Responsibilities Of The User; Operating Personnel; Indicating Residual Risk And Hazards; Information Plates And Labels - THOMSON WM60-370ZRT Instructions De Montage Et De Maintenance

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Responsibilities of the user

According to EU directive for the use of materials 89/655/EEC Art. 6(1) and 7, and the
fundamental EU directive 89/391/EEC Art. 1(1) and Art. 6(1), the user is committed to instruct
the persons who will be engaged in the mounting, operating, maintenance or dismantling of a
linear drive unit, not only generally, but also in safety regulations.
In addition, according to the EU directive for the use of materials, 89/655/EEC Art. 4a the user
is committed to check the unit before commissioning after repairs and malfunctions.
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Operating personnel

The linear drive units are built according to state-of-the-art technology and are in line with
applicable safety regulations. Nevertheless, dangerous situations may occur when they are
used. Therefore the units may only be assembled and operated by competent, qualified
personnel, and used only for the authorised application.
Any person required to assemble, operate, service, repair or dismantle a linear drive unit must
have read and understood these instructions, and in particular Chapter 1 "Safety".
Work on parts under electrical current, such as:
Installation of limit switches,
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Mounting of a drive, and
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Checking its direction of rotation
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must only be carried out by trained electricians.
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Indicating residual risk and hazards

Should a risk of damage to material or injury to persons remain despite the structural safety of
the unit, the user must draw attention to such hazards by means of suitable warning notices
or written instructions indicating safety precautions.
1.6

Information plates and labels

Keep lettering, information plates and stickers completely legible, and follow them at all times.
Renew any damaged or illegible information plates and labels.
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Modifications and alterations

The linear drive units must not be altered either in design or with regard to safety without our
written permission. Any unauthorised alteration of this kind frees us from any liability.
Worn and spare parts may only be replaced after consultation with our service technicians, or
by them personally.
It is not permitted to disassemble or disconnect any safety or protection device.
When using special accessories, you must observe the manufacturer's assembly instructions!
The following regulations must be complied with:
the relevant regulations for the prevention of accidents,
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generally recognised safety regulations,
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EU guidelines and
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national regulations.
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