General Information; Purpose Of This Manual; Glossary, Terms And Symbols - BONFIGLIOLI VF Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1

PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL

This manual has been prepared by the manufacturer in order to provide information regarding the safe
transport, handling, installation, maintenance, repair, disassembly and disposal of the gearbox/gearmotor.
All necessary purchasing and design information is provided in the sales catalogue. Follow good
engineering practices, read the information in this manual thoroughly and apply it rigorously.
Information on any electric motor coupled to the gearbox must be obtained directly from the
motor's own installation, operation and maintenance manual.
Failure to observe the information provided in this manual may result in risks to personal health
and safety, as well as damage to equipment.
This information is originally provided in the manufacturer's own language (Italian), but may be made
available in other languages to meet legal and commercial requirements.
This manual, along with all other relevant documentation, must be stored by personnel appointed
to do so, in a suitable location, and in such a way that it is always available in good condition for
consultation. In case of loss or damage, request a replacement directly from the manufacturer,
quoting the code of this manual.
This manual reflects the conditions prevalent at at the time the gearbox was introduced.
The manufacturer reserves the right to modify, supplement and improve this manual in future, without this
present revision being considered inadequate for that reason.
1.2

GLOSSARY, TERMS AND SYMBOLS

Some of the most frequently used terms in this manual are explained below to define their meaning clearly.
Scheduled maintenance: a set of operations required for maintaining the functionality and efficiency
of the gearbox. These operations are usually scheduled by the manufacturer, who also establishes the
competences and procedures required.
Unscheduled maintenance: a set of operations required for restoring the functionality and efficiency
of the gearbox. These operations are not scheduled maintenance operations. In order to maintain the
proper functioning and safety of the gearbox/gearmotor, we recommend that users have unscheduled
maintenance performed by the manufacturer or by an authorised, specialist service centre. Contact the
manufacturer's technical assistance service. Failure to comply with this requirement during the warranty
period automatically invalidates the warranty.
Expert maintenance technician: an authorised technician who has the necessary qualifications, skills
and mechanical and electrical training to perform scheduled maintenance on the gearbox.
SYMBOLS:
Particularly significant sections of the manual and important specifications are highlighted by symbols
whose meanings are given below.
DANGER - WARNING
This symbol indicates situations of danger which, if ignored, may result in risks to personal health
and safety.
CAUTION - ATTENTION
This symbol indicates the need to adopt specific precautions to avoid personal injury as well as
damage to equipment.
IMPORTANT
This symbol indicates important technical information.
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IOM Manual VF-W_ATEX_gb - Translation of original instructions in Italian - Rev 03_0 - 30/09/16