HANSA Press VKA-110 Operating Instructions Manual page 5

1. Safety
1.1 General information:
The VKA-110 four-ball tester incorporates state-of-the-art technology. It is safe to operate
if it is used as intended and the safety requirements are adhered to.
Though the design of the machine is state-of-the-art and safe to operate, there may still be
risks if:
 the operating personnel is not properly trained or has not been properly instructed;
 the machine is not used as intended;
 the machine is not properly maintained or serviced.
Each person involved in installing, operating, maintaining, repairing and servicing the
VKA-110 must have read and understood these operating instructions and the safety
requirements.
The operator of the VKA-110 must properly train and instruct the operating personnel to
protect their health and safety. In addition the operator must train and instruct the
operating personnel in operating, servicing and maintaining the machine properly and
safely.
1.2 Intended use
The VKA-110 four-ball tester is used to mechanically test lubricants.
Permissible ambient temperature +5 to +40 ° C
Working temperature +5 to +150 ° C
Any use beyond this scope is considered improper. The operator / user of the machine is
liable for any damage caused by improper use.
Intended use includes observing the
 safety information
 operating information
 servicing and maintenance information
provided in these operating instructions.
If you modify the electrics or mechanics of the VKA-110 four-ball tester, you will
forfeit the warranty.
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