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2 Safety
Designated use:
Vacuum fixing devices of series VAC are
used for quick fastening of vibrators to
smooth and, to a limited extent, also to
rough and curved surfaces.
They are used in combination with vibra-
tors for the emptying of transport contain-
ers or drums, for the cleaning of pipes etc.
Vacuum fixing devices are used where
conventional fastening methods for vibra-
tors fail, frequent relocation of vibrators is
required and welding or bolting is not pos-
sible.
Any other use is considered improper use.
There are no built-in safety devices.
kÉííÉêVibration does not assume liability for damage or injury resulting
from technical modifications to the product or failure to observe the
instructions and warnings in this operating manual.
CAUTION
Not every pneumatic vibrator is suitable to the vacuum fixing device. Applicable
vibrators are listed in chapter 6 „Mounting of vibrator and hose set".
When choosing a different vibrator a preceding consultation is required.
CAUTION
Source of danger:
In case of an unexpected pressure drop the vacuum
fixing devices may come loose.
Possible consequences of non-observance:
A fixing device dropping down can cause bodily injury
and/or damage to property.
Avoiding the danger:
The vacuum fixing devices VAC 8 and VAC 10 are by
DANGER
customer secured against drop down.
From series VAC 11 the vacuum fixing devices are
fitted with an adjustable safety rope. This rope must
be pre-tensioned as short as possible using a bulldog
grip. Should a vacuum fixing device come loose it
should never drop into a slack rope.
Qualification of the personnel:
Assembly, start up, maintenance and
repair
of
the
performed only by authorized qualified
personnel.
Any handling of the pneumatic impactors
lies within the responsibility of the opera-
tor.
Accessories which ensure the correct
operation and safety must provide a
protection type required for the specific
use.
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impactors
must
be
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