Foreseeable Misuse; Safety Function According To En Iso 13849 - Festo MS6-SV-E Operating Instructions Manual

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1.3

Foreseeable misuse

The following foreseeable misuses are among those not approved as intended use:
– use outdoors
– use as a press safety valve
– bypassing of the safety function
– use in reversible operation (reversal of supply and exhaust air)
– vacuum operation
Note
In the event of damage caused by unauthorised manipulation or use other than that
intended, the guarantee is invalidated and the manufacturer is not liable for damages.
1.4

Safety function according to EN ISO 13849

The electro-pneumatic soft-start/quick exhaust valve has control technology features with which a
performance level e can be reached for the safety functions.
The product has been developed and produced in accordance with the fundamental and reliable safety
principles of EN ISO 13849-2.
The following requirements apply for the operator:
– Specifications on mounting and operating conditions in these operating instructions must be ob-
served.
– For use in higher categories (2 to 4), the requirements of EN ISO 13849 (e.g. CCF) must be con-
sidered.
– The product must be switched off at least once per month to ensure the safety function.
– The basic and proven safety principles of EN ISO 13849-2 relating to implementation and operation
of the component must be satisfied.
– When using this product in machines or systems subject to specific C standards, the requirements
specified in these standards must be observed.
– Before using the product, a risk evaluation corresponding to EN ISO 12100 in accordance with Ma-
chinery Directive 2006/42/EC, appendix I, paragraph 1 and 1.1.2 is necessary.
– The user is responsible for coordinating all applicable safety regulations and rules with the respons-
ible authority and for complying with them.
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