Festo CPX-CM-HPP Description page 14

Contents and general instructions
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Holding brakes controlled by the drive controller alone
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are not suitable to ensure personal protection!
Protect vertical axes additionally from falling or sinking
after switching off the compressed air and load voltage,
such as by:
- mechanically locking the vertical axis,
- external braking, safety catch or clamping devices or
- sufficient weight compensation of the axis.
If used in safety-relevant applications, additional
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measures are necessary, e.g. in Europe the standards
listed under the EC Machinery Directive must be
observed. Without additional measures in accordance
with legally specified minimum requirements, the
product is not suitable as a safety relevant component
in control systems.
Protection against pressurised lines
Warning
Danger of injury due to incorrect handling of pressurised
lines!
Accidental movements of the connected actuator
technology and uncontrolled movements of loose tubing
can cause injury to people or material damage.
Do not disconnect, open or cap pressurised lines.
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The tubing must always be vented before removal
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(release compressed air).
Use suitable protective equipment (e.g. safety goggles,
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safety shoes, etc.).
Festo CPX-CM-HPP-EN 2017-06b English